Season 2: Episode 5

Flashback: We get a bit of insight about Jin and Sun before they met and how their lifestyles differed. We also get to see how they ended up meeting after Sun found out she was being used. But, Jin and Sun are cute, so it equals out.

On the island there is more involving Jin and Sun; Sun lost her wedding ring. She is distressed throughout the episode until she ends up finding it. But, before she does, many of the survivors offer her help. Because of this we learn about Jack's failed marriage and a little about Sun's dog because of a conversation she had with Hurley. Locke ends up giving her the best advice; he says the way to find something is to stop looking for it. She finally finds it while talking to Kate about the bottle of messages that she buried to keep people from reading the messages. (Doesn't do much because Kate reads most of them looking for Sawyer's.) 

On the other side of the island, Jin, Michael, and Sawyer are becoming a part of the other survivors' lives. Things between the two sides remain peaceful until they find out that Michael has run off on a search for Walt. In the end, a group goes out looking for Michael. Sawyer has trouble keeping up with the rest of the group because of the bullet wound in his shoulder. After they find him he decides to give up the chase. 

How does Ana Lucia's leadership differ from Jack's?

SH: Ana Lucia is much more forceful and often times stubborn. She seems like she has adopted the "my way or the highway" system of doing things. Jack is considerate of others feelings and needs. He also takes action he believes will benefit the group as a whole, not himself individually. 

OK: Jack is caring and doctorly in his decisions where as Ana Lucia is by the book, follow a plan, strategic leading.

What observations have you made about people in the group of other survivors?

SH: Mr. Eko appears to be distant from the group. I like him because he is different and that interests me. He is much more trusting than the rest of the group and he is a genuinely kind soul. 

OK: I think Eko is the Locke of the tail, but less set on a fateful agenda. I am still conflicted on Ana Lucia.

Do you think it was okay for Kate to read the messages?

SH: Even though Kate reading the messages caused Sun to find her ring, I still don't think it makes up for the fact that Kate read the messages. Like Sun said, the messages are private; Kate shouldn't be allowed to read them just because she has a stupid crush on Sawyer. 

OK: I just don't like Kate. She is so entitled. Plus, Sawyer is stupid anyway.