[quote=@Vilageidiotx]
That was the first time i've been taking by surprise in that show for quite a long time. As far back as Ned, perhaps, since I started reading after season 2 and had the Red Wedding spoiled even before that.

Helluva thing. 
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When Selyse broke down and ran for Shireen. Wow. I would agree with folks that think what happened is out of character for Stannis (he doesn't have an heir now), but an emotional scene nonetheless.[/hider]