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Previously on LOST

• “You seem to have a connection to the island”
• Juliet is working for The Others
• The Others Break camp and leave John

Random Notes/Moments/Quotes as I’m watching:

Flashback (Ben-centric, finally!)

• Emily giving birth – to Ben
  • Emily is 7 months PG (7 mos x 4 wks/mo = approx. 28 weeks PG)
  • Father is Roger – Workman? From the VW van?
  • In the woods
  • Portland – 32 miles away
• Mr. Horace Goodspeed greets the Linus’ (Ben is older now)
• There is a volcano on the island
• Natives = hostiles
• Roger = disgruntled
• Annie gives Ben a gift (we see the swing set)
• Ben’s birthday is remembered as the day his mother died
• Voices/whispers of the natives as Ben approaches the fence?
• Emily at the fence conversing with Ben
• Ben leaves the compound
• More voices, then suddenly…
• Richard in the jungle?
• Ben had Daddy issues of his own
• Ben chose sides in the Dharma vs. Natives battle

Present time

• Appears Locke took the recorder (or probably was given the recorder by Richard…) and is operating on his own or possibly with Richard
• “We all answer to someone, John”
• Mikhail returns seeking Ben for the first time since his ‘death’
  • Explained as the fence not at lethal level
• The Others turning against Ben?
• Ben being called a liar again
• “Don’t you people want to be rescued?”
• “We have some catching up to do”
• What is the powder?
• “We’re here”
• Empty chair, but Locke hears him
• Surprise ending, but I don’t think it’s the end of that story line.

Good Stuff
[My head is spinning. I can't even begin to put all these thoughts into words.]

We see Ben actually express fear when he realizes his recorder is potentially missing. Richard was supposed to leave it for Juliet with Ben’s instructions. It seems Ben feels threatened by John when he does return with his father on his back. Lots of backstory revealed and new implications.

On the beach, we see that Juliet has confided in Jack and shared The Other’s plans. Can we trust her now? From the previews, it looks like Sayid will be blowing something up and tackling someone…

Again, so much to digest and I’m not sure what to make of it yet.

[After watching Evangeline Lily (Kate) on Jimmy Kimmel, she said that tonight's episode is just the start and that the intensity is going to continue through the finale. She also mentioned that a big reveal in the finale gave her goosebumps. The final hours of the season sound promising!]

Motifs/Symbolism
Power struggles and peace (or illusions of peace)
More Daddy issues
Trust issues
The Wizard of Oz

Questions

• What was Richard doing in the jungle – not having aged between the flashbacks and present time?
• What was with Ben’s mom in the jungle? Another manifestation?
• Why do The Others need Ben?
• What will become of Locke? and Jacob?
• What the heck was Jacob?
• What happened to Annie before the later flashback?

Answers/Explanations

• (Orientation tape) Compound surrounded by sonar fence to protect from the ‘wildlife’ on the island… “There are properties on this island that exist nowhere else on earth. Our mission is to study these properties for the benefit of mankind...” Of course, that wasn’t really new info.
• Naomi must be working for Penny, not The Others…
• Roger Work Man is Ben’s biological father – he was on the way to the Pearl station

Next week on LOST

• Charlie on the chopping block
• Lostaways decide to fight back when The Others come for Sun
• DS (Drive Shaft) ring -
• Sticks of dynamite
• “My people, they’re coming right now!”

Do you have theories? Did you post a recap? Please leave a link in the comments… I am so curious to know what you think!

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By TVJunkie Jenn