It doesn't take a flash-forward to uncover Lost's secrets. Just a trip to Hawaii and a few pry­ing interviews. Here, a sextet (in honor of the Oceanic Six) of spoilery insights. — Shawna Malcom

1) Others leader Ben (Michael Emerson) has been called many things — Master Manip­ulator, Bug-Eyed, Captain Bunny Killer — but an action hero? In the April 24 episode, Ben leads the resis­tance against the freighter fiends working for cranky billionaire Charles Widmore, while in his flash­forward adventure, he does battle in the Tunisian desert and spies on a funeral in Iraq. Emerson was as surprised as anyone by this unexpected turn of events, not to men­tion a little anxious. "Stunts, languages — all sorts of spe­cial skills were asked of me," he says. "feel like I've done everything but the kitchen sink in this episode. God only knows what's next."

2) In one scene witnessed by TV Guide, Sawyer, Miles (Ken Leung) and a banged-up Claire, holding baby Aaron, make a ghastly discovery in the jungle: one dead body and an extra dismembered arm. Surprisingly, the con man turns all Big Brother on the single mum. "Since Charlie's died, feel like no one's protecting Claire," Holloway explains. But can anyone really keep Claire from joining the island's body count? After all, Aaron's calling Kate "Mommy" in the future. De Ravin claims she hasn't received the dreaded phone call from producers. "Maybe just let the baby go first," she says. "Or maybe fall off the helicop­ter. But if that's the case, I'm not shooting that scene. Stunt double, please!"

3) Remember that water­color painting an insti­tutionalized Hurley was working on when Charlie appeared in the season pre­miere? Jorge Garcia painted it himself. He also decided what to paint — an Eskimo fishing outside an igloo. "I was like, 'hope peo­ple think this means something,'" says the prankster. Mission accomplished: After the episode, fan sites buzzed with theories, including one he expected: "I hoped people might think it had something to do with the guys [in the Season 2 finale] speaking Portuguese in the snow."

4) TV Guide caught a scene shot for the May 1 episode in which Jack collapses, unconscious, on the beach. Expect Juliet to take charge and perform emergency surgery. "get to go into Jack's guts!" says a glee­ful Mitchell, who adds, "After reading this episode, realized that Juliet really does truly love him." Even so, Jack's flash-forward revolves around Kate. We're sworn to secrecy but will let slip that fans of "Jate" are in for a long-awaited happy twist of events.

5) Coming attractions: The return of ageless Other Richard Alpert (Nestor Carbonell). A trek to Jacob's cabin. In the future, Hur­ley imparting a chilling message from Charlie to Jack. Christian Shephard reaching out to both (!) of his children.

6) The producers' ambitions for the season finale were so epic, they had to ask ABC for an additional hour (Part 1 airs May 15; the second and third hours will air May 29). "All we can say is, at the end of May 15, viewers will be left wondering how the hell in two hours are the Oceanic 6 all going to be together and off the island?" executive producer Damon Lindelof says. But get off they will. And as a result, expect Lost to be a whole new ball game — again — when it returns for Season 5.

Ben likes to stroke his polar bear.

an action hero? In the April 24 episode, Ben leads the resis­tance against the freighter fiends working for cranky billionaire Charles Widmore, while in his flash­forward adventure, he does battle in the Tunisian desert and spies on a funeral in Iraq. Emerson was as surprised as anyone by this unexpected turn of events, not to men­tion a little anxious. "Stunts, languages — all sorts of spe­cial skills were asked of me," he says. "feel like I've done everything but the kitchen sink in this episode. God only knows what's next."[/quote]

Ben is Arnie: yes
So here we go again with a military connection as Ben globetrots on a mission. As he said himself everyone has a boss. Excellent. Ben a good guy with a mean streak. A true hero. I love it. Go kick ass Ben

[QUOTE]Originally posted by smokeysbandit:
Remember that watercolor painting an institutionalized Hurley was working on when Charlie appeared in the season pre­miere? Jorge Garcia painted it himself. He also decided what to paint — an Eskimo fishing outside an igloo. "I was like, 'hope peo­ple think this means something,'" says the prankster. Mission accomplished: After the episode, fan sites buzzed with theories, including one he expected: "I hoped people might think it had something to do with the guys [in the Season 2 finale] speaking Portuguese in the snow."
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Gotta laugh at that.

Do you think they use stunt bunnies?

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6) The producers' ambitions for the season finale were so epic, they had to ask ABC for an additional hour (Part 1 airs May 15; the second and third hours will air May 29). "All we can say is, at the end of May 15, viewers will be left wondering how the hell in two hours are the Oceanic 6 all going to be together and off the island?" executive producer Damon Lindelof says. But get off they will. And as a result, expect Lost to be a whole new ball game — again — when it returns for Season 5.

All exciting stuff Smokey.
I've been wondering how Sayid is going to get off that boat for ages.

Something I've been thinking all season is are they going to concentrate on only the O6 next season and not show us anything about the people left on the island? I hope not because I want to see all the on island action too. Oh and yes I admit it, I would really miss Desmond. I really don't know what they are going to do with that character but I'm hoping he be left standing at the very end of it all.

Do you think they use stunt bunnies?

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Oh and yes I admit it, I would really miss Desmond. I really don't know what they are going to do with that character but I'm hoping he be left standing at the very end of it all.

me too

and mee!!! good old Dessy's one of my favourites!!

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Ben is Arnie: yes
So here we go again with a military connection as Ben globetrots on a mission. As he said himself everyone has a boss. Excellent. Ben a good guy with a mean streak. A true hero. I love it. Go kick ass Ben

FINALLY...someone agrees about my Benny Wenny...*basks in the glow of justified smugness*

No you don't want Ben! Sawyer's the hot one, honestly Omen

Sawyer may be attractive but in a few years he will have a kangarroo paunch and no hair. All you would get for conversation would be a grunt.

Ben would have all the spontaneity and intelligence for old age.

Me personally I would love an Alex and Kate sandwich

A Des and Sayid sarnie for me please. With a little bit of Jack on the side.

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Ben would have all the spontaneity and intelligence for old age.

Yes indeedy...that twinkle in his eye that says "i may ask you to kill your own father...but i also like fluffy animals"...*sigh*

...But i also wouldnt say no to a slice of Sawyer...baby!!

Sawyer will always be hot

Is there enough of Sawyer to go around you all?

btw Lizzie I think your right he does have the kind of face that would age well. The body I'm afraid will go the way they all go. South.

less talk of whos hot and who not... more SPOILERS please...

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less talk of whos hot and who not... more SPOILERS please...

Sawyer's hot woops sorry horsey

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Originally posted by sawyer's hot:

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Originally posted by Black Horse:
less talk of whos hot and who not... more SPOILERS please...

Sawyer's hot woops sorry horsey

ok hottie...you can have that one!

thank you! although i will say this - i love him even more after epi9!

Major spoiler here from an american blog that has consistently provided good info.

Christian is the person in the coffin.

Makes sense as it is after this we see jack going into depression and kates why would i go. She probably wouldnt as even though he is aarons grandfather, she doesnt know him and of course we still wait to see what his island connection is!

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Christian is the person in the coffin.

I really hate to state the obvious but if it is Christian why did Jack say to the man in the funeral parlour that the person was not a friend or family member? Also why was there no other people there as Christian has a wife and I would have thought that Jack's ex - wife Sarah would have turned up?
I know we have yet to find out what Christian's connection with the island is and what effect that would have on his and Jack's relationship.

Although if it were Christian it would explain Jack's emotional response , why this persons death was worthy of being in the newspaper ( important doctor ) and maybe even why Jack was talking about his father in the hospital.