I like the idea that Ben knew based on some information given to him.

That actually reminded me that in one of Charlotte’s flashbacks last season, we saw her in the desert discovering a Dharma polar bear. A desert, kind of like where Ben ended up, right?

So if the island has been moved before by one of their trained polar bears and those remains were traced and located, then it makes sense that Ben might have an idea of where he was going. Which if he had that information, the “when” would be plausible too.

Nice thinking there.

And yes, Ben’s line of “Haven’t you learned that I always have a plan?” is by far one of the best – perfect ‘Ben’ delivery and a serious hint at what’s going on!

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Ben seemed to know where to start off and how to begin his mission. That is why I think he had to have known in advance. His mission, given he set free the ’06′ was to then to attempt to even the score with old Widmore, et al., and retrieve the ’06′ back to ‘the island’.

I am convinced Ben knows exactly what he’s doing.

AES is correct, you should run with a theory. I think you would do it justice.

My take on Juliette is this; Juliette is motivated to get off of ‘the island, however I suspect she has a hidden agenda we are unaware of at present.

Remember, Ben sent her to be with ‘the losties’ and Ben ALWAYS has a reason! Don’t take your eyes of Juliette!

I think you are right with Juliet. She is the most un-predictable character on the show (next to Locke).

When Locke refuses to pull the trigger and explains ‘He is one of my people’ I wonder if he has any regrets later when he learns who Jones is.

I think Juliet was driven by two things. The hope of rescue and being re-united with her sister again. That hope would pretty much be dead right now.

…And a developing affection for Jack (which she pretty much gives up on in season 4 after the Tempest. She knows he is in love with Kate.)

Kimberly, you call her devious. Yes. There are still things we do not know about Juliet, like where did she get that killer right hook? Or learn Judo? Up until her husband dies she is such a mousey little thing. I guess some Ben rubbed off…

The thing about serial television is that the writers have to come up with a new character arc for each actor each season. Juliet is a quiet survivor, but her past motivations no longer apply.

What will she do next?

Too early. Here is a character who is going nowhere right now. Unless they take this guy straight to the Black Rock I see nothing he can contribute to the conversation…
(‘Just walked over a fresh grave…’ Indeed!)

I think Kate in seasons 1, 2, 3, got over most of her running issues.

Think of Aaron as therapy for her. When she got back she decided (for his sake) to face up to her past. She reconciled with her mother (a big one) and agreed forcefully to serve her sentence with traveling restrictions… An added incentive to be good?

She has obviously been pretty good. When she tells Sawyer that she is NOT pregnant on the island I felt she was not relieved, was even offended that he was. I think Aaron is someone she can look at and not see her father or Sawyer, or Jack and especially not herself. He is a clean slate. A fresh start.

She settled with Jack and (I think) was committed to him. Now, ironically, others are going to pressure her to break her parole and go back…