Last nights episode was great! This show is probably my favorite on TV now (especially now that 24 jumped the shark by turning the story to Audrey putting the world in peril).

This episode answered some questions, and raised some more (who is Jacob? Why didn't Locke hear him when he spoke to Ben, or Ben hear when he spoke to Locke?). Why is Alpert apparently unaged? Why were we able to see Jacob in the chair for a brief second? Why does he need help?

The episode ended with Locke shot by Ben, laying in a grave. It didn't show Locke being dead, so I'm sure he's not. He can't be. He's really the only character that seems to *need* to be on the Island for the show to function. Well, he and Ben until (I think) Locke starts to lead The Others.

But, someone(s) will need to die before the season is over. Who will it be? Charlie? Only so many times Desmond can save him. Kate? Her role has been pretty marginal lately. Claire? Jin?