He wasn’t supposed to come back yet. No one is ready for him. He has nothing to lose, no one he trusts, and revenge on his mind. Not exactly the insta-boyfriend you were promised he would be. Ashley took the knife home as a joke, but there’s nothing funny about her attraction to an angry and possibly homicidal utensil. Maybe some knives deserve to be left in the drawer. His lack of memory of the events that led to his unit being trapped in silverware isn’t cutting it. Ray is the reason your mother always told you to be careful with knives. Play with him and he might hurt you without even meaning to. But when danger starts circling, and you need protection, it’s wiser to reach for a knife than a spoon.