LAST EDITED ON 03-15-07 AT 12:18 PM (EST)

We knew...or put it together when Jack's dad was with Anna and he went knocking on the door asking to see his daughter just before he died. Then he was in the bar with Sawyer and Anna went her own way.

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One question I have is WHY the fence? Why would anyone need to build such a security system on an uninhabited island?? I assume it was Hanso since it is so high-tech. Was it to keep people out, or maybe to keep people in? (Also seemed a bit simplistic that something so kickass could be circumvented with a leaning tree.)

Seeing Jack playing catch was a shock, but not a huge one. Seems over time that Jack started connecting on an individual basis instead of seeing them all as evil. When Juliette shot one of their own, his time with the large man (who was playing catch with him)…I dunno, seemed more "real" to me than just brainwashing.

And I don't understand at all why Locke has chosen to keep his wheelchair so secret. What possible downside is there to anyone knowing that?? (Also, the russian…and all the Others…don't seem all that shocked or interested in the fact that a paralyzed man can walk on the island. Hmmm.)

Good question about the fence, Jimbo. I think it is another indication that Dharma and the Others aren't the same. The barracks were either the living quarters of the Dharma employees and the fence kept the Others out before the purge OR it was where the Others were caged in to be studied by Dharma. Either way, Dharma wanted protection from the Others.

And, Silverstar, don't worry; very few of us remember everything we'd like. That's why this site is so nice to read!

I'm also puzzled by Locke wanting to keep his wheelchair and paralysis a secret. Given next week's previews, I sense it has to do somewhat with the HOW he became paralyzed.

Given that he was bent on swaying everyone about the island's special powers, you'd think he'd have been itching to tell them all about how "it healed" him.

LAST EDITED ON 03-15-07 AT 12:52 PM (EST)

Why the fence? Because there are/were indigenous people on the island (aka "the hostiles") to keep out.

That's what I was thinking Ice.

I've noticed something. Maybe it's nothing, but remember back in season 1 when the kids were kidnapped. Remember how those peeps were all barefoot? It seems to me that the hostiles are a different group of people from the others at otherland. However, they must somehow be working with them, because the kids are at the work/zoo island.

I've also noticed a different look/composure of some of the sneakies. Maybe asian? or Thai? And did someone once say that when they didn't want to be seen, they wouldn't be?

Who are the ones that whisper in the woods? Maybe these indigenous Thai?Asian? peeps?

What do ya'll think?

Maybe it's nothing, but remember back in season 1 when the kids were kidnapped. Remember how those peeps were all barefoot? It seems to me that the hostiles are a different group of people from the others at otherland. However, they must somehow be working with them, because the kids are at the work/zoo island.

Back then though, even the others were dressing in primitive costumes...wasn't it claire who found the fake beards and ragged clothing? Not sure if they were pretending to look like some other group (hostiles) or what.

LAST EDITED ON 03-15-07 AT 12:42 PM (EST)

Not sure if it showed up on the ABC preview for next week, but here in Canada, we got a couple of interesting bits (warning, potential spoiler below)

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One, is Kate confronts Jack in a house (or something like it). He tells her to "get out of here now" like he is annoyed with her. Not surprisingly, she is discovered and subsequently captured (like that never happens to her *sigh).

Second clip is of Locke entering a room where Ben is laying on the bed. Ben looks shocked. Locke says something along the lines of "I'm not here to rescue Jack. I'm here for the submarine."

Hmmmm.... I liked this weeks episode. We'll see where next week leads (my guess: more questions).

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LAST EDITED ON 03-15-07 AT 12:45 PM (EST)

I thought it was another strong episode.

1) We got the answer to the "Are Claire and Jack siblings?" question. We also now know that Ben isn't the Big Cheese with the Others. Both are things that were assumed to be true. Now we know.

2) The back story tied nicely to the events on the island, this is 2 weeks in a row now. They're getting back to more of a Season 1 vibe with the flashbacks.

3) We're getting a larger picture with the Others. A couple of interesting new questions came to mind last night. Why were they so concerned about the Losties not "crossing the line", when they have a defense perimeter? Also, how is it they know so much about the Losties?

3a) Mikhail said Kate wasn't "on the list". Clearly she was on the list given to Michael. Did Ben just make up his own list without consulting "Jacob"? We know he at least added Jack (for selfish reasons, no doubt). Did he pick up on the romantic tension around Jack, Kate, and Sawyer while in custody and completely set up that scenario so it would play out more or less as it did? Step 1: Put Kate and Sawyer in one place and Jack in another. Step 2: Make Sawyer and Kate labor so they grow closer while isolating Jack and proposing the offer of freedom for services. Step 3: Give Sawyer and Kate the opportunity to consummate their relationship and give Jack the opportunity to witness it. Leading to the inevitable Step 4: Jack takes the deal.

Is Ben a genius or just lucky? But more importantly, were ANY of the 4 taken on "Jacob's list"? Did Jacob even have a list of fuselage Losties?

4) I'm starting to think Locke isn't as dumb/impulsive as he's being made to look. Think about it. This is a guy who, from Day 1, has felt like it's his destiny to be on this island. He knocked out Sayid when he was trying to send a radio signal. He clearly doesn't want to be rescued, as he believes the island gave him his legs back. So it makes perfect sense that he'd blow up the communications facility if given the opportunity. Now we know that he knew that the place was wired with C-4. I'm sure he put some in his bag in case there was another communications facility in The Barracks. As for Mikhail/Patchy, he seemed to know about Locke's paralysis and was about to spill the beans. Locke also clearly doesn't want anyone to know about his previous condition, as they then might question his motives (as well they should). So, sending Patchy into the electric fence makes perfect sense. Either he'll die (which is what would be expected), or he serves as the proverbial canary in the coal mine giving them the all-clear to cross the barrier. Now that he's dead, he can't share his little secret with Kate and Sayid.

5) Jack is either A) converted/brainwashed, B) tricking the Others to believe he's been converted/brainwashed (probably in league with Juliet), or C) biding his time until Ben recovers so he can be sent home.

Guess we'll find out next week.

The mention of "the list" was interesting. I forgot that part.

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