Lost Season Six Episode 14 Lost Episode Summary
Jack states heroically (blech) that he'll help get everyone on the sub, but that he's not leaving the island. Just 'cause he's special. Sawyer makes Jack pinky-swear (well, not quite....) that he'll make sure that Fake Locke doesn't make it on the sub, no matter what it takes.
Speaking of the challenge, it was interesting to watch as the heroes took a crazy lead and then threw it away because of interpersonal difficulties. It's funny, watching the hero camp trying to be "good" on a show that can only be played with ill intentions. With the loss of the challenge, by the time they got to Tribal Council, the Heroes were at each other's throats. I thought for sure they would vote out James, as he was being rude and just obnoxious to everyone. But, in the end, the vote was swayed by superstition.
Don ends up at the bar with Ed Baxter, sharing a drink. "I've been telling Ken you should get out of the business altogether," Ed says to Don. "Why's that?" Don asks, sneaking a glance at another executive. "I'd introduce you to him," Ed says, gesturing to the guy, "But I don't want you to waste your time." Don's confused. "He's on the board. He obviously likes my work," he says. "He loves your work. They all do. But they don't like you." Don looks like he's been kicked in the groin. "What?" "This crowd. They bury your desk in awards, but they'll never work with you. Not after that letter. How could they after you bit the hand?" Ed sees Don's look, and gives a weak apology before buying them another round. Don is devastated at this news.
Watch Episode Finally, I was very glad to see Ms. Sugar get the boot at the end of the episode. I can't stand her at all. She seems like she's 12 years old and constantly whines. She must have been picked for the show just so they would have someone to vote off in the first episode. It was hilarious watching Colby try to distance himself from her. Yikes! Getting turned down by Colby. Not good.
Peggy pays a visit to Joan's office, pretending to be there on official business. Joan figures out that something's bothering Peggy and has her shut the door. Peggy confides that something is up with her and Abe, and that the phone call she received earlier was a testy Abe, insisting that they have dinner at a nice place in the Village. She's worried that Abe intends to break-up with her, but Joan sets her straight, explaining that "men don't take the time to end things. They ignore you until you insist on a declaration of hate." Peggy is blown away by this, but only because she can't fathom the possibility that Joan has ever been dumped. Peggy is grateful for the advice, and leaves Joan's office happy.
A third storyline develops the following Monday when Peggy, eating alone at a diner, is brushed-off by Ken Cosgrove, who shows up with a man she doesn't recognize. She gets her feelings hurt, assuming it's a client. If so, this is a breach of a pact the two have made, promising to help one another whenever possible. Ken hasn't broken their pact. Rather, the meeting was with an editor interested in buying some of Ken's science fiction stories. It turns out he's still writing, but keeping it a secret.
The next morning, it's more champagne at the office, with Don and Megan the center of attention. Peggy comes to work in a blah kind of mood. It's not what I was expecting, based on the way her dinner with Abe ended. She runs into Joan at the coffee machine, and we realize what's going on. Peggy's afraid of Joan's judgment on her, that Joan will be disappointed with the result of the dinner. It's a sign that Peggy is ambivalent about her feelings for Abe (another sign? How about the tryst during Born Free?). Joan surprises Peggy with her gracious response to Peggy's news that they are only moving in together. Joan spins it well, seeing it as evidence that Abe wants to be with Peggy, no matter what. Peggy seems happy with this pronouncement and thanks Joan for the gift.
