Recon

My laptop crashed again as I was finishing the Lost blog. I have been hoping for the last 3 hours that every time I push that little silver button that the start-up chime will sound, alerting me that the crisis has been averted once again and that the computer is fine. But doubt has sunken in and I will try once again to bring the genius that was typed once before. As you can see, it already isn't working! :) Oh well, on with the show.

Summary

If Kate episodes are for the boys, then Sawyer episodes are for the girls. We were treated with half naked Sawyer, in bed Sawyer, angry Sawyer, sullen Sawyer, repentant Sawyer, undercover cop Sawyer, hot pursuit Sawyer...it was heaven! Although the episode felt a little like a filler episode around the edges, it was still good to see how his life changed off island. I also like the fact that SM Locke gives us straight answers. Not sure how true they are, but at least he is less evasive as others have been. Sayid gave me creeps as he just stared as Claire attacked Kate. I liked him either as someone trying to change or just a bad ass, zombie Sayid is disturbing. I don't believe that Claire is truly sorry and wonder what her end game with Kate will ultimately be.

Connections

There were so many connections this episode that I could barely write them all down. The numbers were visible on the alarm clock (8:42), on the apartment door, and on the Ajira plane. Watership Down, one of my favorite stories when I was a kid, was on Sawyer's dresser. Its the story of rabbits trying to find a new home in paradise. It ends up being a farm with humans and rabbit traps and they have to work together to survive. That book and others were also with him on the island. Sawyer is watching Little House on the Prairie now and in his past. Sawyer says he wants to be a cop because of the movie Bullet. Steve McQueen played a young, hip cop that was insubordinate but ultimately one of the good guys. Movie also known for it legendary car chase scene throughout the streets of San Francisco. The female con called Sawyer “Dimples” which was his nickname for Kate. The pigeon drop was the con that he was a part of in his previous flashback. La Fleur was the code word to signal back up and also Sawyer's surname in 1970's Dharmaville. Miles and James were also both part of the security force in the 70's. Miles mentioned his dad worked at the museum indicating they know each other and have a good relationship. Charlotte is still an Archaeologist in both timelines. Anthony Cooper was Locke's dad name and the man who supposed conned Sawyer's parents, using the alias Sawyer. It will be interesting to see who the Anthony Cooper in this timeline will turn out to be since Locke's dad may not still be a con in this timeline. Charlie's brother Liam was at the police station to pick up Charlie.

Questions

Widmore/SM Locke – Guessing by the security system that Widmore was having place around the sub, they don't want SM Locke to be able to leave using it. Widmore has been trying to get back to the island and has finally made it. But who's side is he on? Why stop SM Locke from leaving and why are they are odds? I think Widmore saw the island as a financial goldmine. And SM Locke's ability as something that could be studied and replecated. I think Widmore was behind Dharma which was sent to investigate the island. So perhaps Widmore's place in all this is to exploit both Jacob and SM Locke. Jacob is there to protect the island from outsiders and SM Locke is there as the yang to his ying. The balance. SM Locke doesn't care, he just wants off. But Widmore can't let him leave because perhaps he is too integral a part of the island?

Newer Characters – I was a little disappointed in how the newer characters are being integrated into the story. It makes me think the writers truly didn't have a plan and are just building as they go. Or is it as simple as re-writes because the original characters weren't available? I mean we have gotten Doggen, Keamy, Charlotte and Miles in recent weeks. What about Boone, Shannon, Ana Lucia, Libby, Ecko, Michael, Walt, more Rose, Bernard and my dearly departed Charley. Hell I would love some Juliet, Desmond and Faraday for that matter! And I know that some of those characters are coming back, I wont say who specifically in case you don't know so I don't spoil it. But only 8 episodes left! What are are you waiting for?!?

Flashbacks – The first few seasons, each episode focused on the present and a piece of the Losties past. This new time line is their present past and present as well. The past is just different then where their present lives are. So the new time line is their future. The bomb worked to change history creating the new timeline with far reaching effects. But how do they go from their lives on the island to the future we see now in LA?

SM - He said that it is either kill or be killed. He sees things in black and white. I believe the SM just wants to leave the island. But his essence is something that must be harnessed. That is why they are protecting the island from him since he is a dark force. And they can't let him be free. So he has been contained on the island. Widmore is there to study or profit from the essence of him and the island. Jacob is trying to protect the island from both of them.


Conclusion

Rebecca Mader came out with an interview the same day as she was on the episode. Luckily I didn't know Charlotte's real name so it wasn't spoiled for me. But the blogosphere is teaming with spoilers. So watch where you surf! Next week, its Richard's story. I am more interested in what will transpire off the island than on at this point. It should be interesting to finally learn more about his relationship with both Jacob and SM Locke. More details to come in the next few weeks about the season finale shindig. I want an obscene number of you to show this time. Its the end, we should experience it together. That's all for now. If you are in SD, stay cool. Its been a beautiful last few days. Everyone else, take care...have a great week. Until next time, c-ya!