The Incident Part 2

ME AND MY CHEVY VAN

Okay maybe it’s not a Chevy but regardless, inside of it, Jack tells Hurley to take them to the Swan station. He tells them he has a plan and it is the only way to save Sayid’s life. He also tells Jin that it is the only way to get him back to his wife. Just to try and get Jin on his side because Jack really has no idea. But like he said a few episodes ago he was plucked out of a plane and landed on an island in 1977 so what isn't possible at this point?

WHAT IS IT WITH YOU PEOPLE?

Sawyer asks Rose and Bernard why they didn’t meet up at the creek three years ago after the flaming arrows. In all of the commotion that was going on at the time, Bernard says that they didn't hear Sawyer yell that. Sawyer explains that he had Jin out scouring the island looking for them on a regular basis for the past three years. They said that they knew that as well and apparently they just wanted to be left alone. They say that they are retired and wanted to leave all of the running around nonsense behind them. Kate tells them about Jack’s plan and Rose comments that it is always something with you people. I didn't Rose was racist, did you? Nah she's not a racist (she's married to a white guy! duh!), but she was right! They always have some type of drama when all of them get together and the reunion specifically of Kate, Jack, and Sawyer can only be bad. Nothing good can come of that. Bernard tells Juliette that he doesn’t care about dying as long as he is with Rose. Juliette watches Sawyer look at Kate when he says this and you can tell she was hurt by Sawyer looking at Kate at that moment and not her. Before she leaves, Bernard asks her if she wants to stay for tea. Almost as if he knew that if she was to stay it might help her avoid what was to come next. Unfortunately, Juliette doesn’t stay for tea. As the three of them walk off, did you notice Juliette holding her stomach? Pregnant? Please discuss.

THE ROOF THE ROOF THE ROOF IS ON FIRE

We get more discussion about the contents of the box as Bram tells Frank that they need to show it to someone so they know what they are up against. Bram tells Frank that they are the good guys. Where have we heard this before? Is he telling the truth or is Frank right about his observation about the people who say they are the good guys? The group arrive at Jacob’s cabin and they notice the ring of ash has been disturbed. So what was the ash ring for? I'm going with the theory that the ash was keeping the MIB inside and it was him that Locke originally heard say “Help Me” inside the cabin. Once the ash was broken, the entity was allowed to leave and he took the form of Christian but it knew Richard wouldn’t take Christian to see Jacob because Richard had no idea who Christian was. It took the form of John Locke, who it knew Richard was keeping an eye on. All of this goes along with my other theory that the MIB needed Christian to convince Locke to turn the wheel and get off of the island where Locke could be killed because the island would not allow Locke to be killed while there. Inside Jacob’s cabin Ilanna sees the picture of the dog on the floor and a machete stuck into the wall. She takes the piece of material and leaves. She tells Bram that Jacob hasn’t been there for a while. Someone has been there though and she tells them to burn the cabin. She shows Bram the tapestry that has the statue on it and he says that now they know where they are going next.

HOME SWEET HOME

Locke and company arrive back at the old 815 camp. Locke sits down with Ben and asks him about the first time they went to Jacob’s cabin. Ben admits that his conversation with Jacob was all for show. Ben says he was surprised when things started to fly around the cabin. Ben tells Locke that he was embarrassed by the fact that he had never actually seen Jacob so he lied because “that’s what I do”. In fact, at the beginning of the scene, Ben snidely remarks to Locke that he is a Pisces which is a lie because Ben would be a Sagittarius Ben asks Locke why he wants him to kill Jacob. Locke goes on to point out all of the shitty things that have happened to Ben. All of them very good reason why Ben should want to kill Jacob. The MIB is very sly, if you didn’t know ahead of time, you would certainly think this was John Locke and not someone pretending to be Locke. The MIB is able to retain some of Locke’s memories as evidence when Locke tells Ben that the quarantine sign on the door is where they first met. The MIB is a little sentimental?

WHAT‘S THAT IN THE ROAD, A HEAD? NO, JUST, A, MISPLACED, COMMA,.,

Sayid tells Jack that he altered the bomb so it will explode on impact. He also tells Jack that he is not going to be able to stop Sayid's bleeding and he is going to die. Miles and Jack argue over exactly what the bomb is going to accomplish. Hurley suddenly brings the van to a stop because standing in the road blocking their way is Kate, Sawyer, and Juliette.

5 DOLLAR FOOT LONG

Locke’s group halt their trek and Richard says he has something to show Locke. Locke says that it is a very nice foot but wants to know why they are there. Richard says the foot is where Jacob lives. Dun dun dun!!

EVERYBODY WAS KUNG-FU FIGHTING

Sawyer tells Jack that he owes him at least five minutes of talk time. Jack agrees. Sawyer tells Jack the story of his parents death. He tells Jack that happened one year ago and that he could have left the island and stopped it but “what’s done is done” which is what his uncle told him the day of his parents funeral. Sawyer drills Jack about why he is trying to do what he is trying to do and what it is he wants. Jack says that Locke told Jack that this was their destiny and Sawyer tells Jack he doesn’t believe in destiny. Jack tells Sawyer that he had Kate and he lost her. Sawyer tells Jack that he doesn’t have to do all of this to get her back that all he has to do is tell her and that she is right there on the other side of the trees. Jack says that it is too late for that and their five minutes are up. Sawyer makes one last effort to stop Jack by telling him that if what he says is going to happen actually happens then they will be strangers and Kate will be in handcuffs. Jack says that if it was meant to be than it was meant to be. The part of John Locke is being played by Jack Shephard and Sawyer takes the Man of Science role in the argument this time. This was the Jack and Sawyer confrontation that was a long time coming. Finally, they get to go all dukes and ruffians. This could be the last fight we will see between these two as I believe they will be firmly on the same side when we begin next season and will definitely work together. (or will as soon as Sawyer gets his shit together after the episodes horrible ending.) Sawyer tells Jack that he had a life on the island and hits Jack with a low blow. Sawyer mounts Jack (not as hot as it sounds) and pummels him until Juliette stops him. She tells Sawyer that Jack is right. Sawyer asks her what the deal is because she was on the stop Jack band wagon just a few minutes ago. She calls on her woman’s prerogative and says she changed her mind.

WHATEVER WE DENY OR EMBRACE FOR WORSE OR FOR BETTER; WE BELONG, WE BELONG, WE BELONG TOGETHER - THE GREAT PROPHET PAT BENETAR

Juliette’s parents tell her sister and her that they are getting a divorce. She says they still love each other but sometimes people just don’t belong together. (just like her and Sawyer) She tells Juliette that when she grows up she will understand. Some people have already asked me why Jacob wasn’t in Juliette’s flashback and some say that maybe he was and we just didn’t see him there yet. I don't know about that one, it's more than likely he was never there. Why would he be? She wasn’t important to the island, she was brought there by Ben in order to fulfill his dark fantasies. Jacob wouldn’t know or care about her either way. Unfortunately for Juliette it would appear she is the most lost of them all. Maybe the most expendable as well. Sawyer tells a grown up Juliette that he deserves to know why she changed her mind. She tells him that she saw the way he looked at Kate. He says that he doesn’t care about any look and that he loves her. She says that she knows that he loves her and that is why he would stay with her forever if she let him. She tells him that it is possible that they were never meant to be together and it’s possible that Jack can make everything right again. She ends the conversation by telling him that if she never fell in love with him she would never have to worry about losing him. The beginning of some of the hardest scenes to watch in the history of LOST. Well, for me they were anyway!

TIME FOR ONE MORE JACK ATTACK

Phil warns Radzinski that Jack and his group are heading to the Swan. Radzinski calls for backup. Jack asks Kate why she made him promise to never ask about Aaron. She tells him that she was angry with Jack for making her go back to the island. She says that she came back to the island for Aaron in an attempt to reunite him with his mother. Jack tells Kate that if his idea works Claire will be back with Aaron and they will be safely in L.A. Hear the power and confidence Jack has in his own words when he tells Kate that he has never felt anything “this right” in his life before. Jack asks Kate one last time if she is with him and she says that she is.

PLACES EVERYONE

Miles comments that Sayid doesn’t look too good. He's so observant. Jack says that at the Swan, the drill hit something and it is almost time for him to go. Sayid says the bomb must go off as close to the pocket of energy as possible. Jack says that this is going to save Sayid, Sayid says nothing can save him now. Sayid knows he is damned no matter what happens. Nothing can in fact save him now. The last few moments Kate and Jack share was a little like the moments they shared in the first episode of the series when she was sewing up Jack's wounds from the plane crash. Jack see Sawyer one last time before he heads towards the Swan site. Jack tells him he will see him in L.A. One of the best Jack lines EVER!

CLIMBING JACOB’S LADDER

Night has fallen outside of Jacob’s foot and Richard asks Locke if he is sure he needs to do this. Almost as if Richard knows what is going to happen. Could Richard know but is powerless to stop it? Locke says that he is tired of waiting and wants to go now. Ben says to Sun that the statue was the way it is when he arrived on the island. Which she doesn't know if she should believe, but I think he is telling the truth there. I don't think we ever saw the statue in Dharma time so it is more than likely that the statue was already gone when Ben got there. Locke tells Ben that it is time for them to go. Richard says that Ben can‘t go because only the leader is allowed to go to see Jacob. Locke says that if it is a problem he will take it up with Jacob when he sees him. Richard opens the door and tells Locke to tell Jacob he says "Hello". Inside, Locke gives Ben a knife and tells him that things will change once Jacob is gone. I thought for a moment that Ben might stab Locke right then.

START THE COUNTDOWN TO SEASON 6 AS OF RIGHT NOW

Miles asks what if what Jack is about to do is the incident. This is an interesting question that I guess we will find out about next season. Phil shows up with reinforcements and Sawyer asks Juliette what she wants him to do. She says “live together die alone” and they go to help Jack. Phil spies Jack making his move and they open fire on the good doctor. Jack’s support comes to the rescue and saves his ass. Sawyer whacks Radzinski over the head and grabs Phil all in one swoop. Chang takes Radzinski’s gun and actually helps Sawyer. Sawyer tells Jack to "do his business". Chang says the drill won’t stop and that the pocket of energy is pulling it down. Jack looks at Kate as she nods her approval and Jack drops the bomb, literally. Sawyer and Juliette share one last look of love and goodbye. They all wait and ... nothing frigging happens! Or at least nothing like the explosion that Jack and the rest had expected that would bring them all to L.A.X. The electromagnetic energy goes crazy and begins to pull all that is metal down into the shaft.

We wrap it all up in a nice neat bow and shove it up our asses and incubate it for 8 or 9 months tomorrow.