Plot weirdness? Naaaah.... just a compelling story that BOTP would have been darn lucky to call its own! The only 'crime' here is the continuity, which would have been a killer for a syndicated show.

That being said, I can feel Jason's pain (which is considerable, given the nature of the show) and his desperate hope. I am crossing my fingers that he gets to meet up with one of his parents, somehow... Tatsunoko amination restrictions aside.  I'm eagerly waiting for the next installment!