They are totally setting up a conflict between mer and Maggie. It is obvious that Maggie has developed feelings for riggs, which is probably why there has been the delay in getting Riggs and mer together. This will also put stress on the mer and hunt relationship which will also be stressed by the Amelia issues. And…

You missed the worst thing in episode… Child Rip's aweful accent… I think even Dick van Dyke was embarrassed for that boy. It hurt my eardrums… I don't know how the English actors allowed it…