Obviously, Ward's sudden death in episode six is one of the most shocking moments of the season, but throughout the rest of the episodes I couldn't help but wonder if it was actually real. My suspicions were eventually proven true when Ward reveals himself as alive to Sarah Cameron at the very end of episode nine. Even now, I can't help but wonder how this will play out in a potential third season. After all, he did cover for Rafe and confess to the murder of Sheriff Peterkin before faking his death.