LAST EDITED ON 02-19-10 AT 09:09 AM (EST)Interesting the numbers:
4 (Locke) 8 (Reyes) 15 (Ford) 16 (Jarrah) 23 (Shephard) 42 (Kwon)
I can't help but notice the number sequence. Locke was the "first" chosen one....he was able to hear "help me" in the cabin, and then he was given direction by Christian in the cabin and again under the orchid with the donkey wheel. Clearly, he was able to be directed by "the Island" before anyone else. His number was the first of the others in the sequence.
The next number of the sequence is 8 - Reyes. Now, it is Hurley that Jacob is appearing to and directing. I wonder if he will advance through our hero's according to their number sequence...or, perhaps it will not advance so far.
Notice XLocke is "recruiting" not Hurley, because he is "safe" behind the white ash, but the next one in the number sequence who is not....James.