What really happened...The Other 48 days!

After Sawyer, Michael, and Jin were thrown into the pit, they were joined shortly after by a woman who identified herself by the name Ana-Lucia. When she questioned who they were, they explained how they were the survivors of a plane crash and to their surprise, her response was "815?" It turns out that the tail section of the plane crashed on the opposite side of the island, with almost 22 passengers who survived. These tailies have actually had it worse off than the other survivors. Since the first night they have been dealing with attacks from "the Others" and more than twelve of their own have been kidnapped and taken god knows where! When "the Others" came back the second time, one of them met their fate and a list was discovered that had everyone's name on it! This instantly caused trust issues between the tail survivors and their leader, Ana-Lucia, was not taking any chances. If there was a possibility that one of them was posing as a survivor she was going to figure it out. After a few more survivors died from infections, it was time to move inland and seek better sources of food for the remaining seven castaways. Ana was convinced that the trader was Nathan, but before she could figure out she was wrong, he was killed by Goodwin, the last person one would think was one of "the Others"! When Ana finally put it all together she decided to question Goodwin as to how long he was going to keep up this charade. She remembers him running out of the jungle ten minutes after the crash, he wasn't wet, he was never even on the plane! He admits to her that she is indeed right and when she inquires as to what really happened to Nathan he says that "Nathan was not a good person...that's why he wasn't on the list!" They have a bit of a struggle, which ends with Goodwin accidentally throwing himself through a wooden stake. Finally, the remaining five are safe, but they still have the first 48 days to remind them of trusting people who seem like they're harmless.

Two Sides to the Puzzle

It took not even half a week before Desmond decided to make a run for it. I guess after being locked away for so long he decided his chances were better in the jungle. Locke has made it his personal responsibility to push the button every 108 minutes. He claims it's his "destiny"! I find something peculiar about him and it might have to do with the fact that he was in a wheelchair before the crash. He wheeled passed me in the airport and last time I checked, paralysis wasn't cured overnight. I also find it odd that he hasn't shared this information with anyone. It's not my business to tell, but I know if I had been paralyzed and suddenly could walk again I would be so ecstatic I'd tell everyone I met, I mean, what a great story! The least he should do is tell our resident miracle worker, doctor Jack. He could definitely provide his medical opinion in regards to this rapid change.
Another thing that bothers me is that there seems to be a select few that get any real information around here, and the rest of us are left being the last ones to find out, or having to spy and eavesdrop to find out what's going on! I'd like to know who appointed Hurley the one in-charge of all the food in the Hatch? I certainly never got a vote, but I guess this island community doesn't believe in democracy. I just hope that Michael, Sawyer, Jin and Walt find rescue soon. Maybe in a few days I'll be drinkin mimosas and feasting on a variety of the worlds delicious flavors.

What really happened!

After Michael and the gang set off on the raft, it wasn't too long before they had the first real face-to-face encounter with "the Others". Something that appeared to be some kind of boat, showed up on the radar and when it approached them, their hope for a rescue was tarnished when these people kidnapped Walt, shot Sawyer and blew the raft to pieces, leaving Michael, Sawyer, and Jin for dead!

Meanwhile at the bottom of the hatch. Kate and Locke come across a man named Desmond who has lived in solitude for over 3 years. He claims that it all has to do with an organization called the Dharma Initiative and he must enter a code into the computer every 108 minutes in order to save the world! The code is also coincidently the same numbers Hurley used to win the lottery. Ironically, when Jack makes his way down the hatch he recalls meeting Desmond one night long ago when they both happened to be running in the same stadium. Desmond shows Locke and Jack the orientation tape that gives a basic job description of duties inside this hatch, which is known as "the Swan". The last order is to wait for one's replacement, but from the looks of things it seems that nobody is coming anytime soon. Desmond also seemed to be curious why none of the survivors had gotten sick, because he was under the impression that outside the hatch was quarantined! If this all wasn't weird enough, back at sea, Michael and Sawyer try to survive on a few broken pieces of the raft. Jin is nowhere to be found and the current drifts the other two back to the island, which they have both become too familiar. Onshore, Jin comes running at them with his arms tied behind his back screaming "others", but it is too late! About six people dressed in ragged clothes knock all three of them out and throw them into a ditch. Are they these "others" who've been terrorizing them, or like Desmond, are they people that have been here all along?

Almost Rescue

After weeks of trying to build the raft, Michael, Sawyer, Jin, and Walt finally managed to successfully get off the island. Although they were leaving the rest of us behind we were all praying they would find a rescue soon. I came close to bargaining my way onto that vessel, but my history at sea is not so hot and I trust myself better on land than water! Although I did survive a plane that crashed into the water.
While they looked for rescue at sea, Locke, and Kate the bounty hunter went exploring inside that mysterious hatch that was found. I don't know what it is about her, but she always positions herself in the middle of all the action! Strange enough, they found someone living inside the hatch, someone who had not been outside in over 31/2 years! And that's not the half of it! There is running water, electricity, and most importantly, food! Locke stopped hunting boar weeks ago and my belly has definitely felt better days. But I'm floored that an entire living space has been discovered under the jungle! Does this have some connection to "the Others"? Can we trust that this man is being honest with us about his true identity? Most importantly, what do all the creepy emblems with the word "Dharma" on them represent? I began this day anticipating a rescue, but now I'm left feeling abandoned, just like the hatch buried in the ground.