I"m not in denial, actually I don't care a whole lot about Vaughn but realistically speaking, I don't think Michael is dead and there's actually a very high chance that either Syd, Jack or Irina had something to do with it. Yes, I'm still anxiously waiting for Irina to come back. So far no luck, haven't found her name in the first 5 episodes' credits yet. Back to my daily hoping and praying ritual... Maybe they need a sacrifice.. Lol...