The (frozen donkey?) wheel was cool – it seemed to be a way for Jacob to see into the Losties' lives – which of course led Jack to destroy it. It was the first Jack-centric episode in a while, and I have to admit, I like his less-annoying state of late.
The "alternate" Jack has a teenage son, David. The main question we're obviously supposed to be asking is, "who is the mother?" Clearly it's not Sarah, because that would be too obvious, wouldn't it? It must be someone we know. My mind kept going back to Juliet. After all, the key to the house was hidden under a ceramic rabbit. Get it? Juliet the fertility doctor keeps her key under a rabbit! It could be someone totally unexpected, of course – like Libby! Time will tell, I'm sure.
Up until now, Jack has always had daddy issues. Only here, that turns into son issues. It's just that Jack is better about communicating with his son than Christian was. The alternate Jack seems to have improved as a human being. I'm not sure the same can be said of all the others (Kate? Locke?) but this Jack is more honest and humble.
Back on the island, the "new" Claire is a bit scary. Don't get too defensive around her, or she'll stab you in the chest with an ax. The skull she kept in Aaron's crib seemed right out of a horror movie. The revelation that Fake Locke is her "friend" isn't exactly surprising – but I'm wondering how much she knows about him. If she were dead or infected or haunted, wouldn't she have an inkling about others in the same boat?
Other observations:
-Of course Jack runs into Dogen off island. How long until he encounters Desmond?
-At the recital, David plays the same song Farraday played as a boy. Hmmm, could their stories intertwine somehow?
-Jack didn't recognize his appendix scar, just like he didn't recognize the cut on his face in the premiere.
-Looks like we're headed for a Jin/Sun reunion at the temple.
-Hurley's comment that maybe the Adam & Eve skeletons are actually themselves – obviously a nod to fan theories. But does that mean he's correct? B
2 comments:
Jonathan, I feel I have to ask this question:
How many times have you watched the previous seasons!??!?!!! If you say twice or three times only, I may have to kill myself, because I'm totally missing half this stuff. Rarrrghh...
I think Juliet is a good guess for David's mom. Although, since Libby's storyline was never really wrapped up (right?), it might be kind of interesting if she were the mom. Although she did have another husband before she was on the island, in the "real" universe...hmmm. I feel like I'm watching a board game I only know half the rules of.
Actually, I think I've only seen most episodes twice, and that's iffy. I think I only really re-watched the first and third seasons. But sometimes I read message boards, and that can make me think of things.
What you say about Libby is true - though if everything is a little different in this reality, then she could easily be Jack's wife. I kinda hope she ends up with Hurley, though. :)
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