diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c5e7cc9..2eab6be 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,15 +7,14 @@ An immersive RPG extension for browsers that tracks character stats, scene infor
 
 ## 🆕 What's New
 
-### v3.3.0
+### v3.3.1
 
-- Small upgrades to the combat system.
-- Regex fix.
-- Fixed External API logic.
-- Even more minor bug fixes.
+- Thought bubble can now be collapsed into an icon.
+- Fixed a bug for Past Events being parsed incorrectly.
+- Added event emission on when the tracker generation is complete.
 
 **Special thanks to all the other contributors for this project:**
-Paperboygold, Munimunigamer, Subarashimo, Lilminzyu, Claude, IDeathByte, Chungchandev, Joenunezb, and Amauragis.
+Paperboygold, Munimunigamer, Subarashimo, Lilminzyu, Claude, IDeathByte, Chungchandev, Joenunezb, Amauragis, and Tomt610.
 
 ## 📥 Installation
 
@@ -268,7 +267,7 @@ If you enjoy this extension, consider supporting development:
 ## 🙏 Credits
 
 **Contributors:**
-SpicyMarinara, Paperboygold, Munimunigamer, Subarashimo, Lilminzyu, Claude, IDeathByte, Chungchandev, Joenunezb, and Amauragis.
+SpicyMarinara, Paperboygold, Munimunigamer, Subarashimo, Lilminzyu, Claude, IDeathByte, Chungchandev, Joenunezb, Amauragis, and Tomt610.
 
 ## 🚀 Planned Features
 
diff --git a/manifest.json b/manifest.json
index 97a1a31..6cc5b3c 100644
--- a/manifest.json
+++ b/manifest.json
@@ -6,6 +6,6 @@
     "js": "index.js",
     "css": "style.css",
     "author": "Marinara",
-    "version": "3.3.0",
+    "version": "3.3.1",
     "homePage": "https://github.com/SpicyMarinara/rpg-companion-sillytavern"
 }
diff --git a/settings.html b/settings.html
index a04a767..11548d6 100644
--- a/settings.html
+++ b/settings.html
@@ -43,12 +43,12 @@
                     <i class="fa-solid fa-users"></i> <strong>Contributors:</strong>
                 </div>
                 <div style="opacity: 0.8; font-size: 0.9em;">
-                    SpicyMarinara, Paperboygold, Munimunigamer, Subarashimo, Lilminzyu, Claude, IDeathByte, Chungchandev, Joenunezb, and Amauragis.
+                    SpicyMarinara, Paperboygold, Munimunigamer, Subarashimo, Lilminzyu, Claude, IDeathByte, Chungchandev, Joenunezb, Amauragis, and Tomt610.
                 </div>
             </div>
 
             <div style="margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; opacity: 0.6; font-size: 0.85em;">
-                v3.2.6
+                v3.3.1
             </div>
         </div>
     </div>
diff --git a/src/systems/rendering/infoBox.js b/src/systems/rendering/infoBox.js
index 89f39de..6790500 100644
--- a/src/systems/rendering/infoBox.js
+++ b/src/systems/rendering/infoBox.js
@@ -498,19 +498,19 @@ export function renderInfoBox() {
     if (config?.widgets?.recentEvents?.enabled) {
         // Parse Recent Events from infoBox (supports both JSON and text formats)
         let recentEvents = [];
-        if (committedTrackerData.infoBox) {
+        if (infoBoxData) {
             // Try JSON format first
             try {
-                const parsed = typeof committedTrackerData.infoBox === 'string'
-                    ? JSON.parse(committedTrackerData.infoBox)
-                    : committedTrackerData.infoBox;
+                const parsed = typeof infoBoxData === 'string'
+                    ? JSON.parse(infoBoxData)
+                    : infoBoxData;
 
                 if (parsed && Array.isArray(parsed.recentEvents)) {
                     recentEvents = parsed.recentEvents;
                 }
             } catch (e) {
                 // Fall back to old text format
-                const recentEventsLine = committedTrackerData.infoBox.split('\n').find(line => line.startsWith('Recent Events:'));
+                const recentEventsLine = infoBoxData.split('\n').find(line => line.startsWith('Recent Events:'));
                 if (recentEventsLine) {
                     const eventsString = recentEventsLine.replace('Recent Events:', '').trim();
                     if (eventsString) {
diff --git a/src/systems/rendering/thoughts.js b/src/systems/rendering/thoughts.js
index c916fc7..4815ef3 100644
--- a/src/systems/rendering/thoughts.js
+++ b/src/systems/rendering/thoughts.js
@@ -1847,9 +1847,9 @@ export function createThoughtPanel($message, thoughtsArray) {
             }, 100);
         }
     } else {
-        // Desktop: show panel, hide icon with class
+        // Desktop: always start with panel expanded on page load/refresh
         $thoughtPanel.css('display', 'block');
-        $thoughtIcon.addClass('rpg-force-hide');
+        $thoughtIcon.addClass('rpg-force-hide').removeClass('rpg-collapsed-desktop');
     }
 
     // Handle viewport changes between mobile and desktop
@@ -1880,24 +1880,62 @@ export function createThoughtPanel($message, thoughtsArray) {
         wasMobileView = isMobileNow;
     });
 
-    // Close button functionality (mobile only) - support both click and touch
+    // Close button functionality - support both click and touch
     $thoughtPanel.find('.rpg-thought-close').on('click touchend', function(e) {
         e.preventDefault();
         e.stopPropagation();
-        // Only hide/show in mobile view
-        if (window.innerWidth <= 1000) {
+
+        const isMobileView = window.innerWidth <= 1000;
+
+        if (isMobileView) {
+            // Mobile: hide panel and show icon
             $thoughtPanel.fadeOut(200, function() {
                 // Make sure icon is visible and clean state when panel closes (use selector, not variable)
                 const $icon = $('#rpg-thought-icon');
                 $icon.removeClass('rpg-hidden dragging');
                 $icon.data('just-dragged', false);
             });
+        } else {
+            // Desktop: collapse to icon at panel position
+            const panelRect = $thoughtPanel[0].getBoundingClientRect();
+            const $icon = $('#rpg-thought-icon');
+
+            // Position icon where the panel is
+            $icon.css({
+                top: `${panelRect.top}px`,
+                left: isRightPanel ? `${panelRect.left}px` : 'auto',
+                right: isRightPanel ? 'auto' : `${window.innerWidth - panelRect.right}px`
+            });
+
+            // Mark as collapsed desktop state (session only, not persisted)
+            $icon.addClass('rpg-collapsed-desktop');
+
+            // Hide panel and show icon
+            $thoughtPanel.fadeOut(200, function() {
+                $icon.removeClass('rpg-hidden rpg-force-hide');
+            });
         }
     });
 
-    // Icon click/tap to show panel (mobile only)
+    // Icon click/tap to show panel
     const handleThoughtIconTap = function(e) {
-        // Skip if we just finished dragging
+        const isMobileView = window.innerWidth <= 1000;
+        const $icon = $('#rpg-thought-icon');
+
+        // Desktop collapsed state: expand panel and hide icon
+        if (!isMobileView && $icon.hasClass('rpg-collapsed-desktop')) {
+            e.preventDefault();
+            e.stopPropagation();
+
+            // Remove collapsed state (no need to save, state is session-only)
+            $icon.addClass('rpg-force-hide').removeClass('rpg-collapsed-desktop');
+
+            // Show panel
+            $('#rpg-thought-panel').fadeIn(200);
+            return;
+        }
+
+        // Skip if we just finished dragging (mobile only)
         if ($thoughtIcon.data('just-dragged')) {
             return;
         }
@@ -1995,3 +2033,4 @@ export function createThoughtPanel($message, thoughtsArray) {
         }
     });
 }
+
diff --git a/style.css b/style.css
index 9580df4..92d93a8 100644
--- a/style.css
+++ b/style.css
@@ -4732,11 +4732,16 @@ body:has(.rpg-panel.rpg-position-left) #sheld {
     }
 }
 
-/* Force hide class for desktop mode - overrides media query */
-#rpg-thought-icon.rpg-force-hide {
+/* Force hide class for desktop mode - overrides media query (unless collapsed) */
+#rpg-thought-icon.rpg-force-hide:not(.rpg-collapsed-desktop) {
     display: none !important;
 }
 
+/* When collapsed in desktop, show icon */
+#rpg-thought-icon.rpg-collapsed-desktop {
+    display: flex !important;
+}
+
 /* Hidden state that allows transitions */
 #rpg-thought-icon.rpg-hidden {
     opacity: 0;
@@ -4780,10 +4785,10 @@ body:has(.rpg-panel.rpg-position-left) #sheld {
     color: var(--rpg-highlight, #e94560);
 }
 
-/* Hide close button in desktop view (panel doesn't close) */
+/* Show close button in desktop view for collapsing */
 @media (min-width: 1001px) {
     .rpg-thought-close {
-        display: none !important;
+        display: flex !important;
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/template.html b/template.html
index bcfd34a..c01e87e 100644
--- a/template.html
+++ b/template.html
@@ -948,7 +948,7 @@
 
             <h4 style="margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><strong>Special thanks to all the other contributors for this project:</strong></h4>
             <p style="margin-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;">
-                Paperboygold, Munimunigamer, Subarashimo, Lilminzyu, Claude (???), IDeathByte, Chungchandev, Joenunezb, and Amauragis.
+                Paperboygold, Munimunigamer, Subarashimo, Lilminzyu, Claude (???), IDeathByte, Chungchandev, Joenunezb, Amauragis, and Tomt610.
             </p>
 
             <div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: center;">