Since anything is possible in fiction, including bringing people Back From the Dead (even in fiction grounded in Real Life), fans often expect characters not to stay dead, or even assume the character isn't dead at all (as this often is how a character is brought back). But sometimes, the anticipated resurrection doesn't happen yet; the reaction to this forms this trope. This trope is loathed by some, but thought of as perfectly normal Wish Fulfillment by others. Like most tropes, it's all in how it's handled. Examples of He's Just Hiding include: