The battle has begun! Percy and Annabeth wake up some statues. Percy is having a Hot Boy Summer. He also has his first flirt. Erin’s boyfriend the Minotaur makes a return, and he’s gotten a look upgrade (another trip to Claire’s?). Annabeth takes a knife for Percy, which leads to the hurt/comfort situation of our dreams. We finally learn about Nico’s mom, and it makes us sad and also angry.