5.10 He's Our You

1. Tikrit, Iraq--a father tells his son to act like a man, he's urging his son to kill a chicken, his son says he doesn't want to, but he says to do as your father asks, he makes his son stay outside until he does, but the son's younger brother comes, puts his arm around him, he takes birdseed and feeds the chickens, then grabs one, snaps its neck, the father comes and congratulations his son on killing the chicken, says good for you, you did it, but the first son says that it wasn't him, the father realizes that it was his younger son who killed the chicken, he says at least one of you will be a man, the younger one is Sayid, the father says well done. From Lostpedia
   
2. "Well, at least one of you will be a man. Well done, Sayid." Sayid's Father
3. Sayid in cell, a camera is focused on him, Security station, Ben comes in, he says hey Phil, says he brought another sandwich for him, Phil says he doesn't think it's the menu, he's just not eating, Ben says that Horace told him to, Phil asks why he cares, says that the guy is a hostile, Ben says that doesn't mean that he's not hungry, Phil says whatever.
4. Ben brings Sayid his sandwich, and a book, A Separate Reality, he says that he read it twice, it's good, Sayid says thank you, Ben asks if Richard sent him, asks he's his leader right, Sayid looks at the camera that is watching them, Ben says that it's just a camera, that they can see but they can't hear, Ben says that four years ago, he ran into the jungle, and Richard found him, he said he wanted to leave, that he wanted to join them, so he's been patient, and if Sayid is patient too, he thinks he can help him. From Lostpedia
   
5. "Did Richard send you? [Sayid turns to look at young Ben.] Richard. He's your leader, right? [Sayid looks up towards the surveillance camera and makes a small nod in its direction.] It's just a camera. They can see, but they can't hear. Four years ago I ran away into the jungle and Richard found me. I said I wanted to leave. That I wanted to join you. So I've been patient. And if you're patient too, I think I can help you." Ben
   
6. Moscow--man running through door, in apartment, someone is chasing him, he locks the door behind him, goes in another room, security code, opens a safe, Sayid busts the door down, points his gun at him, the man offers him money, Sayid shoots him anyway, with a silencer on the gun, he leaves, it's night, he goes through a gate, Ben is waiting, Sayid says the man tried to bribe him, that it didn't work, Ben says of course it didn't, Sayid asks where to now, Ben says nowhere, that he's done, Sayid asks what he means, Ben says they're done, Andropov was the last one, he says that Sayid has taken care of everyone who posed a threat to his friends, he says that it's been a pleasure working with him, Sayid says so that's it, he killed all those people for him, and now he's just walking away, Ben says he didn't kill them for him, that he's the one who asked for all those names, Ben says that there's no one else in Widmore's organization that they need to go after, he says congratulations, mission accomplished, Sayid asks what does he do now, Ben says that he supposes he should go live his life, he tells Sayid that he's free. From Lostpedia
   
7. "So, that's it? I killed all those people for you, and now you're just walking away?" Sayid "You didn't kill them for me, Sayid. You're the one that asked for their names. There's no one else in Widmore's organization that we need to go after. Congratulations! Mission accomplished!" Ben "What do I do now?" Sayid "I suppose you should go live your life. You're free, Sayid." Ben
8. Radzinsky and Horace meet with Sayid, Horace tells him to put out his hands, he cuts off his handcuffs, Sayid says thank you, Horace says it's nice to finally hear your voice, says his name is Horace, now is the part where you tell me your name, he says he needs Sayid to tell him what he was doing out there, Radzinsky says to ask him about the model, Horace says he has it, he says those handcuffs, asks if he's having some kind of problem with his people, because either he's having some sort of disagreement, which makes him want to help, or he's a spy trying to infiltrate them, Horace asks Sayid so which is it, Sayid doesn't answer, Horace says he'll give him an hour, to decide whether he wants to talk to him, but if he decides he doesn't want to, then he's going to have to take this to the next level.
9. Sawyer comes into the kitchen, which has bacon burning on the stove, Juliet looking out the window, Sawyer asks what's on the TV, Jack and Kate are outside the window, Juliet asks if it's over, she says isn't it, this, us, playing house, all of it, says they never actually thought they'd come back, Sawyer says it hasn't changed anything, Juliet asks what if Sayid says something, Sawyer says he won't, he says he has this under control, there's a knock at the door.
10. Horace says he just spoke to the prisoner, that they have a problem, La Fleur asks why, what did he say, Horace says that he said nothing, which is what worries him, he needs him to tell why he violated the truce, he's going to have to have Oldham do his thing on him La Fleur says that psychopath, no way, Horace says that it's his only choice, La Fleur says to let him have a go at him, he'll talk to him.
11. Security station, La Fleur tells Phil to take his lunch, Phil asks if he's going back there alone, La Fleur tells him to leave, he asks Sayid how he's doing, Sayid says that a 12 year old Ben Linus brought him a chicken salad sandwich, asks how does he think he's doing, Sayid asks how he could live with him here, Sawyer says he doesn't have a choice, Sayid says is that so, Sawyer says to see how you feel after three years of living in the 70s, that it's lucky for him, he spent that time getting in a position to save his ass, he says sorry to Sayid, then hits him, he says he's going to tell them that he got a confession, he needs them to believe that he didn't get it easily, Sayid will say he was trying to defect, that he'll offer intel in exchange for living with them, Sayid asks why in God's name would he want to do that, Sawyer asks what the hell else he's supposed to do with that, Sayid says to let him go, asks him why not, Sawyer says these people trust him, either he cooperates and joins the party, or he's on his own, Sayid says then he guesses he's on his own.
12. "These people trust me! I've built a life here--and a pretty good one. I let you go, all that goes away. So you got yourself a choice, Chief. Either you cooperate and join the party in DHARMAville, or you're on your own." Sawyer
    
13. In the DHARMA cafeteria, Geronimo Jackson poster on the wall, Hurley with food, he brings Jack and Kate breakfast, dipping sauces, he's a DHARMA chef, he asks them what's going on with Sayid, Jack says that he doesn't know anything yet, Kate says that he was at Sawyer's last night, Jack says he told him to leave him alone and let him do his job, Hurley asks if he's going to, Kate says she'll talk to Juliet, see what she'll tell her, Hurley asks why Juliet would tell them anything if Sawyer won't, Kate asks why, Hurley says because they're together, like living together, like not as roommates, together like Jack and Kate were, he says that he thought it was kind of obvious, who couldn't see that coming, Jack stops him, Hurley says he's going to make some more waffles, Kate asks Jack if he knew, he says yeah.
    
14. Roger Linus cleaning up Security station, talks to Sayid, he says that he can't figure out how the hell he got caught, that his people are supposed to be smart, and how dumb is he that he got captured by these idiots, Sayid says and yet he's the one mopping up after them, Roger says he'll see how cute he is once Oldham gets done with him, Ben comes in with food, sees his dad there, says he was bringing him a sandwich, Roger says he's never made a sandwich in his life, Ben says he made one for himself, Roger grabs him, hurts him, Ben says he made sandwich for him, Roger asks who told him, Ben says he just thought, Roger tells him to go home, that he'll tell him what to think.
15. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic--Sayid working on houses, Ben shows up, Sayid asks how he found him, Ben says he looked, Sayid asks what he wants, Ben says that John Locke is dead, that he thinks he was murdered, Sayid asks why anyone would kill him, Ben says that he'd say it was retribution for the work they did, so then Sayid is in danger, if he can find him, so can the people who found Locke, just like they're watching Hugo, he says that a man in a Sedan has been there all week, just waiting, presumably for Sayid or him to show their faces, Ben says that's why he's there, Sayid says he actually came all this way to suggest that he kill this man, Ben asks if he doesn't want to, Sayid says what makes him think that he wants to, Ben says because he's capable of things that most other men aren't, that every choice he's made in his life, whether it was to murder, or to torture, hasn't really been a choice, that it's in his nature, it's what he is, he's a killer, Sayid says that he's not what he thinks he is, that he doesn't like killing, Ben says that then he apologizes, that he was mistaken about him. From Lostpedia
    
16. "I'd say it was retribution for the work you and I have been doing. So you're in danger, Sayid. If I can find you, so can the people that found Locke. The same people who, even as we speak, are sitting outside Hugo's mental institution." Ben
17. "What makes you think I want to?" Sayid "Because, Sayid... to put it simply, you're capable of things that most other men aren't. Every choice you've made in your life, whether it was to murder or to torture, it hasn't really been a choice at all, has it? It's in your nature. It's what you are. You're a killer, Sayid." Ben
18. They come to get Sayid out of his cell, La Fleur says this is his last chance, asks if he has anything to say, Sayid says nothing, so La Fleur zaps him, says to take him to Oldham,
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19. In a DHARMA van, Horace, Radzinsky, Phil, take Sayid out of van, music is playing, a tent, fire, Billie Holiday, they call Oldham out, ask if he's ready, Sayid asks Sawyer who is that man, Sawyer says he's our you, Oldham comes out, takes out a needle, injects something into a sugar cube, possibly some kind of LSD, he says they'd better put him in the restraints, they handcuff Sayid to a tree, he fights them, Oldham says don't worry, they're for his protection, he says there are side effects to what he's giving him, he tells them to open his mouth, he puts the sugar cube in, they force Sayid's mouth closed, Oldham tells Sayid not to be afraid, to turn his mind off, and let it take effect, he says that it's beyond his control, so fighting it is a poor use, whether he struggles or not, one thing is for sure, he will tell them the truth. From Lostpedia
20. Back at the Long Beach Marina, Ben tells Sun that there's someone here in Los Angeles, that he take to them there, that it's the same place that will tell them how to get back to the island, Kate asks if that's what this all was about, says he's insane, that they're all crazy, Ben asks where Sayid is going, Sayid says that he doesn't want any part of this, and if he sees them again, it will be extremely unpleasant for them both.
21. Sayid in a restaurant bar, a woman comes to sit down, it's Ilana, she asks if they have a menu, Sayid asks for another MacCutcheon, please, she asks what's that run him, Sayid says excuse him, she says that scotch, what does a glass run him, Sayid says that whatever it is, it's worth it, Ilana says she doesn't understand why anyone would pay $120 for a glass of anything, Sayid says if she knew what his drink costs, why she asked him, she says the same reason she's eating her dinner at the bar, instead of at a table, she says she'll have the rib-eye bloody, Sayid asks if she's a professional, Ilana says a professional what, asks if he thinks she's a prostitute, she says she's not a professional anything, she just thought he looked sad, and she likes sad men, Sayid says he's sorry to hear that, she moves closer, she says so other than drinking alone at bars, what he does, for a living, Sayid says that he's between jobs at the moment, Ilana asks what did he do, Sayid says it was the only thing he was ever good at, she asks then why did he quit, he says he's trying to change, she says that she knows why he's sad now, that when you are that good at something, there are always going to be people who tempt you into staying the same, Sayid asks how she knows so much about temptation, Ilana says to buy her a glass of that scotch and she'll tell him. From Lostpedia
    
22. "I know why you're sad now. When you are that good at something, there are always going to be people who tempt you into staying the same." Ilana
23. Horace talks to Sayid, Oldham says he's going to ask him a few questions, that he wants him to relax and answer them truthfully, not that he'll have any choice about it, Oldham asks what is your name, he says Sayid Jarrah, Oldham asks why was he in handcuffs when they found him, he says because he is a bad man, Oldham asks was he running away form his people, Sayid asks what people, Oldham says the hostiles, he says he is not a hostile, Horace asks then where did he come form, Sayid says that he came on a plane, Oldham asks what plane, Sayid says it was Ajira Flight 316, and that's how he returned to the island, Oldham says returned, asks Sayid if he's been there before, Sayid says the first time he was on Oceanic Flight 815, he says he was there for 100 days and then he left, he says to ask Sawyer, Oldham says who's Sawyer, Radzinsky says who cares, to asks him about The Flame, Oldham asks Sayid what he knows about their stations, Sayid says he knows The Flame was a communications station, The Pearl was to observe other stations, The Swan was to study electromagnetism, but of course, that was before the incident occurred, Radzinsky wonders how he could know the name of The Swan, they haven't even built it yet, he says that he told them he saw the model, he knew it, he is a spy, Horace says to cool it, Sayid says they're all going to die, gong to be killed, Horace asks how exactly he would know this, Sayid says because he's from the future, Oldham says maybe he should've used half a dropper, Sayid laughs, says he used exactly enough. From Lostpedia
    
24. "I came on a plane." Sayid "What plane?" Oldham "Ajira flight 3-1-6.And that's how I returned to the island." Sayid "Returned? You've been here before?" Oldham "Oh, yes. The first time, I was on Oceanic flight 8-1-5. It crashed. I was here for a hundred days. Then I left. Ask Sawyer." Sayid
25. "I know the Flame was a communication station. The Pearl was to observe other stations. The Swan was to study electromagnetism. But, of course, that was before the incident--" Sayid "The swan?! How could he know what we were gonna name it? We haven't even built it yet! I told you! He saw the model! You see?! He is a spy!" Radzinsky
26. "You're all going to die, you know." Sayid "What?" Horace "You're going to be killed." Sayid
27. Juliet shows Kate around the Motor Pool, car talk, asks how she is with a flat-four engine, Kate has no idea what she's talking about, Juliet says it's okay, she asks Kate if Jack told her about them, Kate says no, that it was Hurley actually, Juliet says it's kind of a relief, she wasn't quite sure how to do it, without sounding like she was telling her to stay away.
28. "It's kind of a relief, actually. I wasn't quite sure how to do it without it sounding like I was telling you to stay away." Juliet
29. They show up with Sayid at the barracks, bring him back to Security.
30. They have a meeting, Horace asks what they do with him, Radzinsky says they kill him, La Fleur says hold on, that they're not killing anyone, Horace says that he violated the truce, La Fleur asks since when did they start acting like them, he says that they're civilized, Horace says they are, that they have a rule of law, and they've given him every opportunity to defend himself, Radzinsky says he's seen things, that he's obviously a spy, La Fleur says he was escaping, that he obviously has problems with his people, Radzinsky says and sharing secrets are the quickest way to solve those problems, Horace says he's going to need a little time to consider, Radzinsky says the longer he's among them, the more danger they're in, La Fleur says he can talk to him, that he just needs more time, Radzinsky says he had his time, tells Horace they need to vote, make a decision, either that or he'll call Ann Arbor, and they'll make it for them, Amy says Radzinsky's right, she tells Horace please, that she can't sleep with one eye open, they have a baby now, they have to think about Ethan, they have to think about all the children there, she asks how are they going to feel safe with this man around, she says that she doesn't know what he's up to, but they can't keep him there, she says that they have no choice, Horace says okay, he says that they'll put it to a vote, he says all in favor of Radzinsky's solution, to raise their hand, everyone raises their hand except La Fleur, Horace says he'd really like to say it's unanimous, La Fleur raises his hand begrudgingly. From Lostpedia
    
31. "Since when did we start acting like them? We're civilized." La Fleur
32. Sayid and Ilana making out, she says just for the record, she was really just having dinner, he asks if she's afraid he'll get the wrong idea, she says she thinks it's too late for that, Sawyer holds her boot, Ilana says to take it off, but she kicks him in his face, they fight, she pulls a gun on him, says if he so much as flinch and he's dead, she says that he asked earlier if she was a professional, she is, that she was hired to bring him to Guam, Sayid asks who hired her, she says the family of Peter Avellino, the man he killed in cold blood last year, on a golf coarse, he asks if she's a bounty hunter, Ilana says it doesn't matter what she is, that he's going to answer for what he's done.
33. "Who hired you?" Sayid "The family of Peter Avellino--the man you killed in cold blood last year on a golf course in the Seychelles." Ilana "You're a bounty hunter?" Sayid "Doesn't matter what I am. You're going to answer for what you've done." Ilana
34. Sawyer visits Sayid in his cell, tells him to hit him in the face, that he owes him one anyway, so make it a good one, Sawyer says he'll take his keys out of his pocket, let himself out, that Phil is outside, he tells Sayid he's a dimwit, that he reckons he can get his gun without him noticing, Sayid says that he appreciates what he's doing, but he's fine right there, Sawyer says they're going to kill him, they took a vote, that even a new mom wants him dead, Sayid says that he's going to stay here, calls him James, Sawyer says this morning, he was begging him to let him go, Sayid says because, when he woke up in the jungle, and he realized he was back on this island, he thought there was no purpose to it, but now he knows why he's here, Sawyer says to get shot, says he's out of his mind, he leaves.
35. "Because...when I woke up in the jungle and I realized I was back on this island...I felt there was no purpose to it. But now I know exactly why I'm here." Sayid
36. Sawyer goes to Kate's house, asks her why she came back, he says that Sayid just fulled his ears with some crap up his damn purpose, and he wants to know, why they came back, Kate says she doesn't know why everyone else came back, she just knows why she did, they hear a noise.
37. "I don't know why everyone else came back. I just know why I did." Kate
38. A DHARMA van comes barreling through the barracks, on fire, crashes into a house, sets that on fire, Kate and Sawyer go to rescue, Kate pulls people out of the window, Sawyer goes to the water hydrant, tells people to grab the hose, wrenches, fire gear, asks for help, Jack comes, Sawyer says three years, there were no burning buses, and they're back for one day, Jack uses a hose to put out the fire, Sawyer gets another one, calls Phil at Security on his walkie, La Fleur, they have a fire, to get to building 15, Phil hears on his walkie, says he's on his way, he leaves the Security station unmanned. From Lostpedia
    
39. After Phil leaves, Ben Linus enters the Security station, Sayid asks what happened to his glasses, Sayid says for bringing him the sandwich, he says he knows, that his father was a hard man as well, Ben says he really hates it there, asks Sayid if he lets him out, will he take him with him, to his people, Sayid says yes, Ben, he will, that's why he's here.
40. "I really hate it here. If I let you out...will you take me with you, to your people?" Ben "Yes, Ben, I will. That's why I'm here." Sayid
41. At LAX, attention passengers, Ajira Airways Flight 316, Sayid with Ilana, asks her if she's sure they're going to Guam, where else would they be going, Sayid sees Hurley and Jack, asks her a favor, sees Kate waiting to board the plane, he asks can they get the next plane, he says that he's very superstitious when it comes to flying, Ilana says she'll buy him a rabbits foot at the gift shop, Sayid sees them all on the plane, Ilana says that she's sorry about the handcuffs, but at least they're in business, they hear someone say wait up, please, thank you for not closing, Sayid sees Ben get on the plane, asks Ilana if she's working for Benjamin Linus, she asks who that is, Sayid says that he's a liar, a manipulator, a man who allowed his daughter to be murdered to save himself, a monster just short of genocide, Ilana asks why she would work for someone like that, Sayid says that he did.
42. "Are you working for Benjamin Linus?" Sayid "What?" Ilana "Are you working for him?" Sayid "Who's Benjamin Linus?" Ilana "He's a liar, a manipulator...a man who allowed his own daughter to be murdered to save himself...A monster responsible for nothing short of genocide." Sayid "Why would I work for somebody like that?" Ilana "I did." Sayid
43. Ben opens up Sayid's cell door, they leave the Security station, run through the jungle, Ben follows Sayid, a van pulls by on the path, Sayid tries to hide Ben, but the van stops, Jin gets out with a flashlight, Sayid sees him, Jin asks what he's doing here, how he got out, Sayid says that Sawyer let him go, that they were going to kill him, on walkie, Phil says that the prisoner escaped, to be on the lookout, he could be armed, Sayid says they don't know that Sawyer released him, please, he needs to keep moving, Jin says okay, let him talk to him first, he calls La Fleur, says it's Jin, but Sayid knocks Jin out, Ben is surprised, says whoa, asks where he learned to do that, he tells Sayid to come on, that they'd better go, Ben says he called La Fleur, Sayid takes Jin's gun, tells Ben that he was right about him, that he is a killer, Sayid shoots Ben in the chest, even seems somewhat remorseful about it, Sayid cries, then takes off. From Lostpedia
44. "You were right about me." Sayid "What?" Ben "I am a killer." Sayid

Questions:

1. What happened to Sayid's family?
2. How long was Ben supposed to wait after his first meeting with Richard?
3. What danger did Widmore's associates pose to the Oceanic 6?
   
4. Who is Ilana working for? What is her purpose?
   
5. What authority did she have to handcuff Sayid and escort him to Guam?
6. Why does Ilana put Sayid on the plane that's going to the island?
7. Why is Ilana going to the island?
8. Does Ben remember that Sayid shot him?
   

Favorites:

1. "I brought another sandwich for him. Chicken salad this time." Ben "Yeah, I don’t think it's the menu. He's not eating. Save yourself the trouble kid." Phil
2. "I think your bacon's ready." Sawyer
3. "Take your lunch, Phil." Sawyer
4. "A twelve-year-old Ben Linus brought me a chicken salad sandwich. How do you think I'm doing?" Sayid "Sweet kid, huh?" Sawyer
5. "Fresh off the griddle. And don't forget to try the dipping sauces. They really bring out the ham." Hurley
6. "Together as... They live together. Like, not as roommates. You know, together like you guys were. I thought it was kind of obvious. I mean, who couldn't see that comin'?" Hurley
7. "You know what I can't figure out? Is how the hell you got caught. You hostiles are supposed to be the kings of the jungle. And how dumb are you that you got captured by these idiots?" Roger "(laughs) And yet you're the one who mops up after them." Sayid
8. "John Locke is dead. I think he was murdered." Ben
9. "A professional what? You think I'm a prostitute? I'm not a professional anything. I just... Thought you looked sad. I like sad men." Ilana "I'm sorry to hear that." Sayid
10. "I'm between jobs at the moment." Sayid
11. "Maybe I should've used half a dropper. Oops." Oldham [Sayid begins to laugh uncontrollably.] "You...You used exactly enough." Sayid
12. "Because I am from the future." Sayid "Maybe I should've used half a dropper. Oops." Oldham
13. "Hit me in the face." Sawyer
14. "They're gonna kill you. They just took a vote. Even the new mom wants you dead." Sawyer
15. "Three years--no burning buses. Y'all are back for one day..." Sawyer
16. "Are you sure we're going to Guam?" Sayid
17. "Can I ask you a favor? Can we get the next plane?" Sayid "Why?" Ilana "I'm very superstitious when it comes to flying." Sayid "I'll buy you a rabbit's foot at the gift shop." Ilana
18. "Whoa! Where'd you learn to do that?" Ben

Notes:

1. We have never seen Sayid as a child, nor any of his family before this episode.
2. In One of Them, we are told that Sayid's commanding officer was the head of a Chemical Warfare Battalion in the North, and that he personally supervised Sarin gas on a village where Sayid had relatives living. I always wondered about Sayid's family because they are almost never mentioned. 
3. Some people were bothered by Sayid's sudden childhood flashback. It may seem quite ridiculous that Sayid's brother refused to kill a chicken, because obviously it's food for them, but I don't think that is the point. The point, however, is that some people have it in them to kill and some people don't. Sayid's brother obviously did not possess that quality. Sayid showed at a young age that he did. This illustrates how and why Sayid has it in him to kill or torture when he becomes a man. If it was just for food, obviously his father could have killed the damn chicken himself. 
4. Ben first met Richard Alpert in the jungle in The Man Behind the Curtain.
5. Cool hat, Ben. Very... Russian?
6. That psychopath, Sawyer? Really? Psychopath? That's how you'd describe Oldham?
7. Hurley is clearly speaking on behalf of the audience when he asks who didn't see a relationship between Sawyer and Juliet coming.
8. As much as young Ben creeps me out, you can clearly see, per example his father, Roger Linus, how he got that way.
9. Really, Ben, you think John Locke was murdered?
10. Sayid is such the ladies man off-island. Even when he's sad.
    
11. Radzinsky is SO ANNOYING. Shut up about the damn model!
12. Naveen Andrews' acting is superb in the drug scene. Every time he starts laughing and says "You used exactly enough!" I start cracking up. His face and the way he says it is so hilarious.
13. This episode is one of the few times I actually even remember Sayid smiling, let alone, I can't ever remember him laughing like that. The closest thing I remember is "We've got a bar!" in The Pilot, Part 2.
14. Man, no doubt Sayid is a ladies man, but his relationships with women REALLY don't turn out well.
15. You have to think that, for just a second, maybe Sayid thought that Ilana liked it rough.
    
16. This is probably the worst episode of Season Five, though not because of the acting, or because it's a Sayid-centric episode. In fact, Sayid is, without a doubt, my absolute favorite original survivor of Oceanic Flight 815. He's deep, dark, and his stories are compelling. He's a killer with a heart of gold. In fact, Naveen Andrews' acting is probably one of the few things that actually held this episode together for me, and gave me a few shining moments. However, it's the story-telling that is lacking here. I'm sorry, but it has to be said. Oldham is not their Sayid. He's not even a damn torturer. He's a guy that gives LSD to someone to make them tell the "truth," which, by the way, I've done LSD, and I don't recall it being a frakking truth-serum. If Sayid and Oldham had a torturer's showdown, Sayid would DESTROY him in seconds. He would snap that dude's neck without anyone even noticing. How in the world could they even begin to compare this one-dimensional character to Sayid? Oldham never even thought to torture Sayid to get the truth out of him. He could not possibly compare to the brilliance of Sayid as a character. Nope, he's not your Sayid. He's your sugar cube guy. There. Rant over. Oldham=LAME.
17. By the way, taking LSD doesn't last like 30 minutes. It lasts FOREVER.
    
18. I remember how shocking it was when the end of this episode came. I personally thought that Sayid shooting young Benjamin Linus would be a game-changer, but now, I realize that it probably always happened.
19. I still don't care if Ben is a little kid. I would shoot him too.