The Lost Diary: The Man from Tallahassee

Time for another edition of the "Lost" Diary.

This week's comments were fun to read since someone tossed out the theory that Jack and Claire's dad, Christian, could be "him" or Jacob. There are two things that support this (and a dozen probably don't). First, he is involved in the flashbacks of Jack, Claire, Sawyer and Ana Lucia. That's a lot of coincidences there. Second, when Jack found his dad's coffin among the plane wreckage, it was empty. So I'm not saying ... I'm just saying.

For all you "Lost" Diary newbies, here's how it goes. I gather with a group of friends watching "Lost," writing what happens on the show as it happens, and throwing in my two cents along the way. This week I am with the usual crew of Ari, Lauren, April and Matt. Lauren is giddy to the point where she might pass out. Let's roll:

10:00 -- It's Locke flashback time. Fans are divided on almost every character on this show, but does anyone hate Locke? He's most people's favorite character.

10:02 -- Picking up where we left off, Locke, Sayid and Kate are watching Jack frolic with the Others. Later, Locke spots Jack shaking hands with Henry Gale, who is now wheelchair bound -- something Locke can surely relate to.

10:06 -- Kate wants to storm the Others compound, guns blazing -- proving again that she's an idiot. What are the odds she gets captured during this episode and held at gunpoint? Cause that hasn't happened in a few weeks.

10:07 -- Locke settles Kate down, using reason and logic, which certainly went over her head. The more Locke is in this show, the happier we'll all be.

10:08 -- "How many kidneys do you have?" -- Peter Talbot. You know what they say: The way to a man's heart is through his kidney.

10:09 -- Apparently, Locke's dad is swindling this guy's mom. I have nothing interesting to add here, except this thought that keeps going through my mind: After last week's great episode, and with everything that is going on, I don't think anything I see this week can shock me. If they showed me Jack salsa-dancing with a polar bear, I wouldn't blink.

10:10 -- So Kate and the crew failed miserably at trying to "rescue" Jack -- and Kate was held at gunpoint. Shocker. Did you notice how cold Jack was? When he said, "Just answer the question, Kate," I got chills. I love not knowing what's going on. If there wasn't a Jack flashback a few weeks back, wouldn't the two days we didn't see Jack make for a great flashback episode? Like they did with Claire when she was missing? Maybe later in the season.

10:13 -- Locke -- because he's the man -- went straight for Henry Gale and he's looking for the submarine. Don't know what to make of that just yet. Locke is the only person who doesn't actually want to get off the island.

10:17 -- So now Locke has Alex hostage in a closet while Mr. Friendly fills-in Henry Gale on what's gone on. Did you notice the line, "What about Juliet and Shepherd? Tomorrow..." and then he got cut off. I am telling you, Jack is about to be taken off the island and he doesn't want Kate and the rest of them to screw it up. I feel good about this prediction.

10:18 -- "I want you to bring me the man from Tallahassee." -- Henry Gale. He can make anything sound cool. Like the next line, "No John, unfortunately we don't have a code for 'There's a man in my closet with a gun to my daughter's head. Although, we obviously should." Any scene between Locke and Henry Gale is gold. Gold!

10:19 -- Back in the flashback, Locke is back to stalking his dad again. Good times.

10:20 -- Locke tells his dad off, big moment and all, but now seems like a good time to mention something: If I don't find out why Locke is paralyzed in this episode, I will lose it. I've been good, I watch the show every week, this is what I want. Maybe even more than Charlie dying. Well ...

10:21 -- Henry Gale figured it out before I did. I am such an idiot. Locke doesn't want the submarine to get off the island -- he wants to blow it up so he never leaves the island!!! Man, I love this show.

10:22 -- Henry Gale knows how Locke ended up in the wheelchair and I don't?!?! No fair!!! But, on the plus side, that probably means we'll find out soon. I am almost too excited to type.

10:23 -- "Tell me John, did it hurt?" -- Henry Gale.

10:24 -- Jack goes to see Kate, but not before being tipped off about the fact the Others are watching by Mr. Friendly. Interesting.

10:27 -- Alright, the scene between Jack and Kate -- where to begin? First off, if you didn't love this scene, you probably also kill puppies for fun. Awesome scene on just about every level. It had a little mystery, a little romance, a little of everything. Phenomenal. Jack, like I said, didn't want Kate come back for him because he didn't want to face her; he felt bad he was leaving her behind. Just a great scene.
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10:32 -- Peter Talbot is dead. No shock there.

10:33 -- Locke and Henry Gale have a great conversation about why and how Locke started walking again. I am thiiiiiiis close to not even caring about "Lost" anymore and just wishing they'd spin off a show about Locke and Henry Gale as roommates who work together at an ad agency, who have to live in all-girl apartment building in the city, so they dress up as women ... oh wait, that was "Bosom Buddies." Nevermind.

10:34 -- Oh yeah, Sayid. Alex gets his pack and Sayid plays the mom card.

10:35 -- "We have two giant hamsters running in a massive wheel at our secret underground lair." -- Henry Gale. He'll be here all week. Don't forget to tip your waitress.

10:36 -- "Picture a box. You know something about boxes, don't you, John? What if I told you that somewhere on this island there is a very large box, and whatever you imagined, whatever you wanted to be in it -- when you opened that box, there it would be. What would you say about that John?" -- Henry Gale.

10:37 -- "I'd say I hope that box is big enough to imagine yourself up a new submarine." -- Locke.

10:38 -- "Because you're in a wheelchair, and I'm not." -- Locke.

(I had to throw those lines as separate entries, they were too good.)

10:39 -- Ok, how do I sum up this scene between Locke and Henry Gale? Every time they are on screen together, I don't breath and everyone in the room stops talking. I think that sums it up.

10:43 -- Henry Gale tries to talk Locke out of blowing up the sub by telling him what we all know -- that the sub can't come back because they can't communicate with the outside world (and Mikhail said something about the homing beacon being destroyed). We're all debating whether the sub is really the only way off the island. The consensus: no.

10:44 -- Locke goes to blow up the sub and Rousseau gets her first glimpse at Alex. Will Locke blow up the sub? I'm going with yes.

10:45 -- "Your friends are only here to rescue you, but you seem to be doing a good job of rescuing yourself, so ..." -- Henry Gale to Jack. Ouch.

10:46 -- "I'll let them go, just as soon as you've left the island." -- Henry Gale. Interestingly worded, don't you think? Henry Gale is completely playing Locke -- he wants the sub blown up so Juliet can't leave. I might have to bump Henry Gale up on my Best Characters on Television list.

10:47 -- Jack and Juliet run into Locke on the pier and the sub explodes. Why is it that things always seem to blow up right on cue on this show?

10:49 -- Locke is back to confront his dad -- who drinks MacCutcheon whiskey. This won't end well for Locke.

10:50 -- Ow. I mean seriously, ow. I'm not ready to talk about this yet. I need a few minutes.

10:53 -- I'm not going to lie: watching Locke's first encounter with the wheelchair left me a little verklempt. Talk amongst yourselves. I'll give you a topic. Henry Gale's name is neither Henry, nor Gale. Discuss.

10:54 -- Locke is handcuffed to a drainpipe, like Mel Gibson in "Lethal Weapon." I can't even focus when Henry Gale and Locke are talking.

10:56 -- "You're not going to start talking about the magic box again, are you?" -- Locke.

10:57 -- "No, John. I am going to show you what came out of it." -- Henry Gale.

10:58 -- Oh dear lord, what is in the box? This is most excited I have been about the contents of a box since "Seven." It has to be one of two things, I think: another submarine or Locke's dad.

10:59 -- "Dad?" -- Locke. For the second straight week, THAT IS HOW YOU END AN EPISODE OF "LOST."
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So what did we learn this week? A few little things, maybe, but one big thing: "Lost" is back. And I am thiiiiiiis close to challenging to fight anyone who says otherwise. Or a game of Connect Four. Because I am awesome at Connect Four and terrible at fighting.

But seriously, I was talking to a friend last week and we were both saying how we wanted "Lost" to be good again, because at its best there is nothing on TV like it. If "The Shield" isn't great, "The Wire" will be. If "Scrubs" isn't funny, "South Park" will be. But can anything on TV right now fill the void of "Lost"? I don't think so.

This episode is a definite A. Locke and Henry Gale were amazing. We had two utterly heart-wrenching scenes, fantastic writing and a shocker of an ending. What more can you ask for?

Allow me to answer my own question. We found out this week how Locke ended up in the wheelchair -- which, as you may know, is the one thing I wanted to learn more than anything. I have to say, it felt a tad anticlimactic. It was no real shocker that his dad had something to with it. I felt a little letdown by the reveal, but I am not sure what would have left me satisfied -- a tie-in with someone else on the island might have done it. Oh well.

So now that the mystery has been solved, I need a new "one thing I really want to learn." And I'm going to cheat and pick two things: I want to know who Jack's wife left him for, and I want to know who the original Sawyer was (Locke's dad has always been my theory).

I asked this question once before and a lot has happened since then, so I'll ask again: What is the one mystery you want solved more than any other? And don't cheat and pick two like I did. See you next week.

Comments

First things first - LOST is BACK!!! Excellet episode last night.

The one mystery I want answered - what's up with the black fog/smoke? I haven't seen vaper winds like that since I last ate at Taco Bell.

Posted by: Rich Deberg | March 22, 2007 03:34 PM

My number one question at the moment (and it changes often when I get an ah-ha moment during the show and think of something else) is where are michael and walt? Did they actually get back to civilization or are they going to pop up somewhere again unexpectedly?

Posted by: smcbroom | March 22, 2007 03:40 PM

It's been several episodes since the numbers (4,8,15,16,23,42) have appeared. It's obvious these numbers will play a huge role in unlocking (un"Locke"ing?) any of the isalnd's secrets.

So, my question is - when, where, how and why will the numbers next present themselves?

Posted by: Lost fan | March 22, 2007 03:54 PM

My number one: why exactly are the others there??? Colleen says they're there to "watch" but what are the watching?? and why does Henry Gale say that some of them want to know that they have the option of leaving?

Posted by: lost_junkie | March 22, 2007 03:59 PM

First a possible connection to another Lostie -- Hurley a few weeks ago was talking to someone in an office or something and a body flew by the window, Locke?

As for my question -- How the heck do the Others know everything about everyone on that flight? Were they all put on that flight on purpose?

Posted by: Lost Addict | March 22, 2007 04:11 PM

Okay, I remember reading (or watching) an interview with the Lost creators at the very beginning of Season 3 and they said that the show was not going to go in a Sci-Fi direction. How much more Sci-Fi can it get than a magic box? Don't get me wrong, I want it to be a little sci-fi (how else can you really explain the smoke monster?). Besides, do you think the magic box made locke's dad appear, or could he have been on the island already?

Also, if the french woman has been on the island for however many years, isn't there a chance that she would know if there was some kind of "War" between the dharma people and the hostiles? just a thought.

Posted by: Jessica | March 22, 2007 04:20 PM

I want to know what's so special about Claire's baby. Remember when the psychic told her that she had to keep it, and only she could raise it?

Posted by: Jessica | March 22, 2007 04:31 PM

First, let me say I love your blog.
My #1 question: Where are Walt and Michael?
My #2 question: Is it possible that the polar bear, Eko's brother, etc.. were all manifested via the "magic box"?
This show gets freakier all the time. That's why I love it. I only hope next week's episode is as good as this one. Can't wait until Wednedsay.

Posted by: I-heart-Sayid | March 22, 2007 04:46 PM

First let me say that I love your Lost diary. I look forward to reading it every week...second my two questions currently are
A)What has happenned to Alex's boyfriend???He just disappeared.
B)Is it really Charlie that Desmond is trying to save, or is it Claire????
Im loving it!!!

Posted by: Laura | March 22, 2007 05:54 PM

first of all, correction on Colleen -Cindy was the one that told Jack they were there to watch (she was the flight attendant for oceanic flight 815!)...

anyways...did anyone see a glimpse of what might be a new tattoo that jack has??? it's under his arm...or was that just me?!

Posted by: lost_junkie | March 22, 2007 05:58 PM

I forgot to add that Kate is a hussie and hasn't really been tied to anyone on the island that I can recall so I would like to know where she is connected besides being the hussie in distress all the time.

Posted by: Laura | March 22, 2007 05:59 PM

We finally know how Locke got in a wheelchair!

But what might have trumped that for me in this episode was the come back of Henry Gale.

Henry Gale is, by far, the best character to ever grace television. However, as Ben Linus, he was kinda lame... but finally, FINALLY, Henry Gale is back!!!

My mystery: Why coudln't Desmond leave?

Posted by: Tracey Nygren | March 22, 2007 07:02 PM

Personally, I hate John Locke. He's one selfish bastard. Therefore, I have made Locke and Ben my OTP, even though I don't ship.

Posted by: pink_raindrops | March 22, 2007 07:14 PM

What episode did Hurley see a body go by the window? I sorta remember something like that but I can't recall it. I don't think he was in any office buildings in the Tricia Tanaka episode.

Posted by: LostLilOne | March 22, 2007 07:18 PM

I noticed the new tatoo too. Great episode!!!Benry is a great actor. I think he has become my fav. I was on the edge of my seat the whole show. Interesting thought that Jacks Dad is the big Kahuna. But who is Jacob? I dont remember that. What a trip to see Locke's Dad in the box !!I beleive that the others are capable of anything! I also dont think that the sub is the only way off the island. How did they get Locke's Dad there? And so fast. wasnt it great to see his Dad so scared.Remeber the big Ship that we saw in the background when they moved Benry from one Island to the other.?I had mentioned that I slo motion the previews. They go so fast that you miss alot. Last night we noticed a pouch full of diamonds. I think that the stupid girl is going to die.And what is up with Sun?????Cant wait till Wed. Thanks so much for this site. I so look forward to it. I was bummed this morning when I checked and it wasnt updated. Definetly an A plus.

Posted by: bobbi | March 22, 2007 07:37 PM

A+ show... A+++ post!

You know, I still want to know the connection with Libby and Desmond. She gave him his boat to sail. What was that about? Also the kids who were taken from the plane? What about them? Where are they? I guess they are the next generation? Because the Others are unable to conceive anymore? Finally, is it possible Alex and her bf are actually related?????

One of the "Unnecessaries" will be killed next week, either Nikki or Paulo, my guess is Paulo, since not only is he an "unnecessary," he is an unbeliever, and a major drag.

Someone mentioned that Christian Shepard couldn't be the Others' leader because he's an alcoholic; someone else said that Jack saw his dad dead in the morgue. My new theory is that the dad started the Dharma Initiative, and maybe the Others. Maybe he was sent home and became a drunk? And now Jack is the new leader, or he was the leader before, oh I don't know... there's something there though, I think.

Can TV get any better than Henry Gale and Locke? I don't think so. So next week won't be as good. Unless Charlie dies. That would be cool. But I don't think it's gonna happen.

Posted by: Jo | March 22, 2007 07:56 PM

No was has considered religion in the equation. I know "politically correct & all" but being a good little Catholic gal, how bout the island being a kind of purgatory, & Ben (Henry) sure could be the devil-not wanting anyone to leave, and trying to get the rest to "come around" Would explain a lot about Locke & Mr Echo battles w/their consiences. And "the Box" could indicate our worst nightmares & or battles we have to overcome or defeat in order to move on. Jack had gotten a free pass off the island for his good deed, much to the dislike of the Devil, I mean Henry...think about it?

Posted by: kinda lost but luv it | March 22, 2007 09:07 PM

Where are Rose and Bernard??? Rose was cured just like Locke that is a big deal so where are they.
Are the other's stealing kids because they cant have any of there own?

Posted by: Laura | March 22, 2007 10:31 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but did anyone else hear a man respond to Ben saying something like "ARE YOU OKAY, DAD?" - if so, WHO said that? Tom? Or someone else? Does Ben have more kids than just Alex?

Question I'd like answered: Who is the father of Sun's baby!!!

Posted by: Dianne | March 22, 2007 11:32 PM

Okay hi all..recent finder and now loyal lover of LostDiary.com! Although been a Lost show lover since the first episode!

Quick comment to "kinda lost but luv it" -- I had the same notion about the island being purgatory b/c I read that idea on an msn.com story, but in the interview with the writers in the beginning of this season they shot down that theory! I was kinda bummed b/c I think it could have been good....

Anyway....I wanted to know if Alex & Danielle Rousseau were related outside the show b/c goodness they look a lot alike...so I headed over to imdb.com and they list both actresses to have the same last character name (no real life connection though) -- so hmmm...why would the show list Alex as 'Alex Rousseau' and not 'Alex Linus'.... is Ben not her biological father, does Alex have the Rousseau last name currently...but then why wouldn't she question where it came from? Just wondering.....I want to know more about Danielle Rousseau...I hope they start doing flashbacks on her!

Posted by: Kandace | March 23, 2007 03:16 AM

Love the lost-diaries, I always rush to read it! Agree that this epi was one of the best, if not THE best, of the season so far.

I want to know so many things, I don't know how to narrow it down.

But I'd have to agree with last poster - I would love to get the scoop on Danielle Rousseau. Get the feeling that not everything is as it seems with her. What if she was an "ex-communicated" Other?

Posted by: Fellow Lostie | March 26, 2007 03:44 PM

I want to know what the hell Libby was doing in Hurley's psych ward?!?!

Posted by: nyquil32 | March 27, 2007 10:48 PM

Awesome episode.

I want to know how the others knew the polar bears only took 2 hours to find the fish biscuit? Especially since the polar bears were a Dharma project and the others are not part of that project? If they weren't how did they know it only took the polar bears 2 hours?

AND--- was Kate's horse a runaway from Mikhails station?

Answer me that?

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