Theory: Laura is the dreamer, Sarah the abuser. The latter part is a theory I haven’t seen elsewhere (although I admittedly haven’t searched extensively). I’m curious what others think and would appreciate it if anyone could direct me to any sites/links where you have seen this theory expounded. The (relatively) concise version is this:  Sarah is Laura’s abuser (or perhaps co-abuser). Season 3 represents Laura’s awakening to this ugly reality triggered by the events and imagery of her prolonged “dream”.  “Cooper” (a mender by standard dictionary definition and sexy individual by “urban dictionary” standards) is the creation of Laura’s psyche – originally for serving as her hero of sorts, an “agent” of her subconscious who would unmask and mete out justice to the individual she believed to be her (sole) abuser/threat (Leland) as her subconscious seeks a pre-emptive strike against what she consciously fears is inevitable and imminent – her own death. But as triggered by Laura’s subconscious no longer being willing to accept fantastical/invalid explanations and resolutions to her inner turmoil (as though about as reliable and plausible as a green-gloved comic book hero), in season 3, Cooper becomes a primary “agent” of the surfacing into conscious recognition of the face of her true (or other) abuser and of the person who most has her fearful that she is going to die. The shriek of horror at the conclusion of E18 signifies the completion of this figurative awakening as her mother literally awakens her on the day that she fears she will die… and then proceeds to kill her. “Lights out.” Without elaborating, particulars (some major, some minor) that could support this theory include; pretty well everything to do with “Mother/Judy/”The Experiment”, how Laura could well have been sent by “The Fireman” to stop not BOB, but “mother”, a young Sarah (presumably) swallowing the insect, how Laura/Carrie reacts uncomfortably not to the suggestion that her father’s name is Leland but that her mother’s is Sarah, Cooper’s bewilderment in the end, how Sarah (especially her hair) has come to resemble BOB far more than Leland ever did, etc. – all contributors from her subconscious to the surfacing of an even more unspeakable reality (for Laura) than what her instincts had previously led her to posit/accept – but tragically arriving too late.

In addition, this theory could co-exist what I find the most intriguing theory I’ve come across – the bomb cage theory – that the bomb cage mission is also a creation of Laura’s psyche/”dream” world .

Corroborating evidence and ridicule are equally welcome as , like the rest of you, I continue my search for answers. Thank you in advance for your comments.