[jthig32]

Glad to see the "other show" or "alternate reality" is getting some discussion finally. I thought it was fascinating. I found it particularly intriguing when Desmond disappeared right after Jack saved Charlie. In "our" reality, Charlie died so Desmond could live. In the "new reality" Charlie was "supposed to die" (as he said) in that bathroom, and when he didn't, Desmond disappeared.

Now that may just be a subtle nod to the old story line. Desmond may have just moved seats completely innocently. But I thought it was interesting.

BTW, I don't know how much of a difference this makes, but Esau is not "inhabiting" Locke. Locke's body is on the beach for all to see. He is simply taking his form, no? Just as he's done with other dead people on the island? Now, why he knows John's thoughts I have no idea.

I thought it was cool to see the source of Richard's non-aging. And seeing the island under water was ultra-cool.