Board Thread:WARNING ALL USERS False Info\Spoilers/@comment-4091815-20140206182134/@comment-13965604-20140902002801

2.25.133.132 wrote: Season 3(a) - Aug and Sept 2011

So going back to 2004 means the entire year of 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, and 10.. which makes 6 years. Now, since it's set near the end of August, it would be 6 years and 8 months, or 6 years and 9 months if September. Now, she could have died at any time in 2004, meaning the longest time would be 7 years and 9 months.

But when someone is asked how old they are, they wouldn't say, for example, 20 years, 4 months, 11 days and 19 hours, would they? They'd say 20, or 20 and a half if it's closer. Thus he'd say 8 years rather than get all complex. It's basic human nature.

And referencing what Stiles' father said to him, we don't know why she died. It could have been an accident. He's playing on the road, she comes out to see him, has an accident, etc.

In addition to everything Paul.rea said, when someone dies you tend to underestimate how long ago they died, not over estimate. Consciously, I know my grandfather died in 2001, but if I'm randomly asked, I say a decade ago. Same with my great aunts. It applies to other events too, not just deaths. I feel like my friend Heather got married about a year ago, but I look at the invitation I kept and it's been 3.