WOW. I am SO fucking pleased that the island isn't something gay like limbo, and that everything is believable. Pens' Dad was the guy who's "race" it was.. maybe he has something to do with funding the project because he's well, loaded and that might explain her connection? The whole thing is just so bloody clever! I hope Desmond isn't dead, I like him. (also, anyone else notice he's in 24 season 5?) I expect all the 'others' are something to do with Dharma, but I'm not exactly sure what I think they are up to.. Maybe when Michael and Walt are rescued, their story will reach Pen and she'll track down exactly where Desmond is and save everyone! (Or not, probably.. not). Do you think Mr Echo and Locke are dead? I'll be sad if Locke is dead, but I'm not so bothered about Mr Echo; although the story about his brother etc is ace, I'm not too keen on him lately. ...Maybe the others wanted Sawyer, Jack and Kate because they're the hottest people on the island?