Episode 2
EXT. JUNGE – DAY
Sawyer slowly opens his eyes. He is lying on his back, in the middle of the jungle, and one side of his head is covered in blood. He turns his head and see's Miles sitting nearby. He tries to call out to Miles but it comes out as a croak. Miles hears him and rushes over. Sawyer struggles to sit up.
MILES
Take it easy, take it easy. Here, this will help.
Miles pulls out a canteen and places it to Sawyers lips. Sawyer gulps the water gratefully.
SAWYER
What happened?
MILES
I don't know. I think you must have hit your head on something. You've been unconscious since I found you.
SAWYER
Where are the others?
MILES
I haven't seen them.
SAWYER
You haven't seen anyone?
MILES
No. I woke up in the jungle alone.
SAWYER
How long have you been awake?
MILES
Maybe an hour. I was wandering through the jungle when I found you.
SAWYER
Help me up.
Miles helps Sawyer get to his feet. Sawyer groans. Miles starts to turn away, but Sawyer grabs his arm. Miles sees the serious look on his face.
MILES
What is it?
SAWYER
(Hesitantly)
Is Juliet here?
MILES
What? No, man. She fell into the hole. Don't you remember?
SAWYER
Of course I remember! But you can hear people, right. You can hear them after they…they die. Can you hear her now?
Miles concentrates.
MILES
No, she's not here. I'm not even sure where here is. It feels different. I don't think we're in the 70's anymore.
SAWYER
Well we sure as hell aren't at LAX.
They hear Hurley shouting for help in the distance. Miles and Sawyer follow the sound of Hurley's voice. When they reach him, they find Hurley and Jin trying to help Sayid, who is lying on the ground still bleeding from his gunshot wound. Hurley see's them.
HURLEY
Dude, help us. Sayid is dying. Where is Jack?
MILES
We don't know.
JIN
What happened? Did the bomb go off?
MILES
I don't really know.
SAWYER
It must have.
HURLEY
How can you be sure?
SAWYER
Bright light, excruciating pain. Us waking up in the middle of the jungle. Do you have another explanation?
HURLEY
But if the bomb went off then we're not supposed to be here.
SAWYER
Yet here we are. That's what we get for listening to a mad scientist.
Sayid lapses into unconsciousness. Jin checks his pulse.
JIN
He's going to die unless we find help.
HURLEY
I don't think we're going to be very welcome back at the barracks.
MILES
If the barracks are even still there.
They all look to Sawyer, who seems reluctant to giving any ideas on how to help Sayid.
HURLEY
(Pleading)
We can't just let him die.
SAWYER
(Reluctantly)
I know where we can take him.
MILES
Where?
SAWYER
To the same place we took Ben after he (pointing at Sayid) shot him. We gave Ben to Alpert, and Alpert took him somewhere that healed him.
HURLY
You saw it?
SAWYER
No, I saw the direction Alpert carried his body. Does anybody have any better suggestions?
The group creates a makeshift stretcher and follows Sawyer as he leads them to where he gave Alpert Bens wounded body in season five. When they reach the place, Sawyer stops.
SAWYER
This is where we handed Ben over to Alpert. From here he headed straight that way. (Pointing)
JIN
Are you sure that the others will help us? It is Sayid who shot Ben.
SAWYER
Only one way to find out
MILES
(Sarcastically)
Right. Four guys in DHARMA uniforms are invading the hostile's territory, carrying the guy who shot their leader. What could go wrong?
SAWYER
Do you want to stay behind?
MILES
No, but I hope we are doing this for a better reason than just helping out this murderer.
SAWYER
Maybe we can get some answers, like when we are.
HURLEY
(Confused)
When we are what, dude? Oh, I get it.
SAWYER
We'll ask the others when we get there.
EXT. JUNGLE – DAY
Jack and Kate are hiking through the trees when they come upon the cabin.
JACK
There's the cabin. This is where Alpert was shot.
KATE
What happened to his body?
JACK
I don't know.
KATE
It's funny knowing that he's dead. I thought of him as part of this island, the way he never aged. I wonder how many years he spent here.
JACK
We'll probably never know.
Locke's voice comes from behind them, making them jump with surprise.
LOCKE
What are you two talking about?
JACK
(Pointing his gun at Locke)
Who are you?
LOCKE
You know who I am.
JACK
You are not John Locke! I saw him in his coffin. I know he's dead. Don't try to tell me that you've come back from the dead.
LOCKE
(Calmly)
You're right Jack. Calm down. I haven't come back from the dead.
KATE
What's that supposed to mean?
LOCKE
It might be easier if I let Alpert explain. He can verify that I am who I say I am.
JACK
Alpert's dead. He was shot.
Locke seems completely unfazed by this news. He continues speaking nonchalantly:
LOCKE
Did you see who shot him?
Kate looks at Jack expecting him to say yes, but Jack is too mistrustful of Locke. There is a long awkward pause.
KATE
Listen, John, if you have—
JACK
(Interrupting)
Kate, that's not John Locke.
LOCKE
It is me. I can prove it. Kate, the last time we spoke was at your house in Las Angeles. Do you remember the last words you said to me?
KATE
Yes.
LOCKE
Well look how far I've come. I'm surprised to see you here. You must have left Aaron, who you raised as a son, even though Clair was his real mother. She gave birth to him right here on the island, and I built his crib with my own hands while we were living at the beach. I remember these things, and everything else that's happened to me. If I look like John Locke and I sound like John Locke, and I have John Locke's memories, then what else can I be but John Locke. Can you say any different?
JACK
Then who was in your coffin?
LOCKE
I have an errand to run. If you would like to go with me I will do my best to answer any questions you have.
JACK
We're not going anywhere with you.
KATE
Jack—
LOCKE
Jacob told me you would want answers, Jack. Maybe you shouldn't throw this opportunity away so rashly.
KATE
Who is Jacob?
LOCKE
You can think of him as the leader of the others.
KATE
I thought Ben was their leader.
LOCKE
Everyone has a boss.
JACK
And how would this Jacob know I want answers?
LOCKE
That's a question I would be happy to explain on the way. It will only take…uh…it will only—
In the middle of his sentence Lock falters and then collapses to the ground. Kate rushes forward to help him. Jack stays back.
KATE
Help him, Jack.
Jack relents, and checks Locke's pulse and other vitals.
KATE
What's wrong with him?
JACK
I don't know. His pulse is erratic. Help me lay him out.
The two straighten Locke's unconscious body. Jack tries to revive him. Kate looks at the cabin and see's the cabin door slowly open. She sees the silhouette of a man standing just inside the door.
KATE
Jack!
Jack looks at Kate and sees the scared expression on her face. He follows her gaze to the open cabin door, but the silhouette is gone.
EXT. JUNGLE - DAY
Sawyer, Jin, Hurley, Miles, and Sayid arrive at the temple wall. It is carved with strange hieroglyphics. In front of them is the stone door that Alpert carried Ben's unconscious body through in season five.
HURLEY
Dude, what is this place?
SAWYER
I don't know.
MILES
Are we sure that we really want to go in there?
HURLEY
Sayid doesn't have much time.
MILES
I don't care about your crazy friend.
HURLEY
How can you say that?
MILES
Considering what he's done, it's pretty easy. Maybe we should rethink this whole idea.
HURLEY
But Sayid needs—
MILES
(Interrupting)
What good are we going to do him (pointing at Sayid) if we go in there and get shot?
JIN
I'll go. If they are willing to help I will bring them out to you.
SAWYER
Are you sure about this?
JIN
Yes.
Jin walks to the door and begins to push. They are all so intent on Jin that they do not see Ben come out of the Jungle toward them. He speaks, startling them.
BEN
I wouldn't do that.
All of them jump in surprise at his voice.
HURLEY
Why not?
BEN
Because there are people behind that wall who will kill you if you do.
Miles gives Hurley a 'told-you-so look'. Ben notices their DHARMA clothes.
BEN
What are you wearing?
JIN
We need help. (Points to Sayids unconscious body)
BEN
What happened to him?
SAWYER
He was shot
BEN
By whom?
HURLY
(Without thinking)
The DHARMA Initiative.
BEN
What?!
MILES
Ignore him.
JIN
Can you help Sayid?
BEN
How is he my concern?
HURLEY
Dude you owe him. He told me that he worked for you for, like, years.
BEN
Yes, he did, Hugo. And he also threatened to shoot me the next time we saw each other.
HURLEY
Really? That's kind of strange, man.
SAWYER
Hugo, shut up.
BEN
Why is that strange?
HURLEY
Well…he kind of did.
MILES
Will you SHUT UP, you idiot!
SAWYER
You're not helping your cause here, Jumbo.
Ben looks at them and their DHARMA uniforms thoughtfully. Finally he speaks up.
BEN
No, he's right. Odd as it may sound, I do owe one last debt to Sayid. Follow me.
He pushes the door open.
BEN
Beyond these trees is what we call the temple. You will be the first outsiders to see it in a very long time.
They enter the door and are immediately challenged by two sentries with guns. Ben walks forward and the sentries relax.
BEN
This man is wounded. (He indicates Sayid) Please take him to our doctor.
The two sentries exchange a confused look at this obviously unusual request. Then they take the stretcher with Sayid and disappear through the trees. The rest continue walking and soon the trees end. They find themselves at the edge of a very spacious clearing. It looks like the ruins of an ancient plaza. The plaza is ringed with a number of ancient stone buildings. On the far side of the plaza is a very large stone outcrop. Built into the face of this outcrop, and extending beyond it is the temple. The temple is build from large stone blocks, and though it is quite weathered, it still shows signs of intricate workmanship. The façade of the temple has the same megalithic look as the other ruins found on the island. It is covered with decorative carvings and heiroglyphs.
EXT. JUNGE – DAY
Jack and Kate are outside the cabin, waiting for Locke to regain consciousness.
KATE
So what do we do now?
JACK
Well, when Locke goes on his errand, I'm thinking maybe we should go with him.
KATE
You said you weren't going anywhere with him.
JACK
I know what I said, Kate, but I've had some time to think it over. If he can answer our questions then maybe it's worth a shot.
KATE
Not our questions, Jack, your questions.
Kate gets up and walks away. She enters the cabin and begins searching it, looking for some clue. She mutters to herself:
KATE
What were you doing in here, John Locke?
Outside Locke regains consciousness. Jack immediately goes to him and checks his vitals.
JACK
How do you feel?
LOCKE
Nauseous.
JACK
What's wrong with you, John?
LOCKE
You called me John.
JACK
Can you stand?
LOCKE
If you help me.
Jack helps Locke to his feet.
JACK
Are you sick?
LOCKE
Yes, but it's temporary. It will wear off soon.
JACK
And when it does are you still planning to leave on your errand?
LOCKE
I can't wait that long. I'm leaving now.
JACK
Where are you going?
LOCKE
That way. (He points) I know you said you weren't coming with me, but I should be easy to catch up with, if you change your mind.
Locke shoulders his pack and begins his journey. He moves slowly and painfully. Jack watches him disappear into the trees, and then goes to talk to Kate, who is standing outside near the cabin door.
JACK
Locke woke up and left.
KATE
Are you going after him?
JACK
Yes.
KATE
I'm not going with you.
JACK
Kate…
KATE
I came here to find Claire, Jack, nothing more. You go hiking through the jungle with Locke. I hope you find the answers you think you need.
JACK
Okay.
Jack begins to leave, but stops and turns back to her.
JACK
I'm sorry that the bomb didn't work, Kate. It was my plan, and it failed. I'm sorry that that makes you angry.
KATE
You think that's why I'm angry? You have a lot of catching up to do, Jack. I've been angry with you for a long time.
JACK
Why?
KATE
Why?! How can you ask me that? We had a life together. We were happy and engaged and you threw all that away. You couldn't even tell me why you were so miserable. You just destroyed yourself until Aaron and I couldn't be around you anymore. And then, when I finally begin to heal, you pop back into my life. I know that we've been through a lot together these last few days, but that doesn't change the fact that you broke my heart.
JACK
(With remorse)
What's done is done, Kate. I would take it back if I could. I'm sorry.
Jack walks away in the direction Locke went. Kate looks like she might call out after him, but changes her mind. She looks thoughtful and unhappy, but her contemplation is interrupted by the sound of the cabin door creaking open. She looks up and again see's the silhouette of a man in the doorway.
[FLASHBACK]
RUINS – DAY
Three men are studying the ancient ruins of a building. There is not much left. Large blocks of stone are piled on top of each other to form a doorway, and other pillars of stone are arranged in a circular pattern. In the center of the ruins is a circular altar about four feet high and four feet in diameter. Two of the men, Jarvis and Bailey, are measuring the dimensions of the structures. The third man, Carmen, is drawing a picture of what the ruins might have once looked like. Milton emerges from the Jungle and joins the men.
CARMEN
Hello, Professor Milton.
MILTON
Hello Carmen.
JARVIS
(Softly, so only Bailey can hear)
We've been on this island for almost 2 years and he still insists on us calling him professor.
MILTON
(To Carmen)
You asked for me to come here. What is it you need?
CARMEN
Over here. I would like you examine the writings on this altar.
Carmen leads him to the stone altar. The altar is made up of a circular base that is constructed of many stones. The top of the altar is one solid stone that placed over the base like a capstone. Its top surface is smooth, but the edges of the stone are carved with hieroglyphics.
CARMEN
We were hoping you could translate this. I don't even recognize the language.
MILTON
Let me take a look.
Milton puts on a pair of reading glasses and begins to study the writing.
CARMEN
Sorry to call you away from the temple
MILTON
Don't be.
CARMEN
Not making any progress?
MILTON
Very little. (He runs his hands over the stone) It's good to take a break; to study a language that I understand.
Time passes. The workers are resting, and Milton is still studying the stele with intense interest. He comes across a particular section of writing and looks up excitedly.
MILTON
Why were you interested in this particular altar?
CARMEN
The ruins indicate that there was once a structure here. The layout suggests that it was centered around this. (Indicates altar) What does it say?
MILTON
I'm not finished yet, but it does make several references to the 'power below'.
CARMEN
What does that mean?
MILTON
I believe it is literal. There may be another system of caverns below this very spot.
CARMEN
You mean like the one before?
MILTON
I wouldn't know.
Jarvis and Bailey have been resting, but when they hear this exchange and gather around the altar
JARVIS
(To Milton)
Are you going to tell the captain about this?
MILTON
Why wouldn't I?
BAILEY
Because he will want to dig.
MILTON
I don't think we will have to dig. This isn't an altar. (Pointing to the round top stone) It's a capstone. I believe the base is hollow. It may extend all the way down to the caverns.
BAILEY
For all our sakes, Professor Milton, don't tell the captain. Let's leave this place and never come back.
CARMEN
We are here to uncover the mysteries of the island, Bailey, not to run away from them.
JARVIS
But he goes too far! Who knows what new demon he will unleash upon us?
CARMEN
Watch yourself, Jarvis.
JARVIS
I will not be silenced. You, and those like you, violate sacred sites and the rest of us pay the price.
From the jungle they suddenly hear the sound of tree branches snapping in half, and they see the tops of the trees swaying back and forth as if something large were shaking them. They hear the Smoke Monster sound (the one that sounds like an insect). The men are about to run for then lives when the swaying and noises suddenly stop. A minute later Jacob emerges from the trees.
CARMEN
Jacob?
JACOB
I was looking for Professor Milton.
MILTON
Hello, Jacob. We've made an interesting discovery.
JACOB
Oh?
MILTON
There may be another system of caverns below us. (Points to the capstone) We'll have to move this to be sure.
JACOB
That can be accomplished. (To Jarvis) Jarvis, may I speak with you?
Jarvis walks to Jacob nervously. He has been shaken by the sudden appearance of both the Smoke Monster and Jacob so soon after.
JACOB (CONT.)
Fetch a work crew from the temple. Make sure they bring block and tackle.
JARVIS
(muttering)
Aye, captain.
[PRESENT]
EXT. LIBRARY CLEARING – EVENING
Sun and Lapidus are tied up in the Library clearing. Around them the DHARMA personnel are unloading weapons from the large metal crate and preparing for a firefight. Ilana watches the preparations with satisfaction.
SUN
(To Lapidus)
We should make a run for it.
LAPIDUS
We've fallen in with a pretty bloodthirsty crowd. How far do you think we'd make it before they shot us in the back?
SUN
Then what do you suggest we do?
LAPIDUS
Right now? Nothing. They're keeping us alive. Let's wait until we get a clearer idea of what's going on.
Ilana sees them talking and calls over one of her men.
ILANA
Rossi!
ROSSI
Yeah?
ILANA
(Pointing at Sun and Lapidus)
Put those two in the Library.
Rossi forces them up and marches them toward the Library hatch. Ilana walks over to Timon and Bram, who are busy inspecting the weapons as they unload them from the crate.
ILANA
(To Bram)
The rest of our people should have made it here by now. Find out what is causing the delay?
Bram pulls out his radio and steps away.
ILANA
(To Timon)
Any problems with the gear?
TIMON
The case was jolted pretty hard during landing. The weapons are fine, but the satellite uplink is a bit more delicate. I haven't had a chance to test it yet.
ILANA
We won't need it until after we secure the temple.
TIMON
And how exactly do you plan to do that?
BRAM
(Interrupting)
The second group is almost here. They said they ran into some problems at the beach.
ILANA
What problems.
A group of people emerge from the trees, swelling the number of New DHARMA to around twenty five. With the group is a pair of men carrying a stretcher with a wounded man lying on it.
BRAM
See for yourself.
Ilana hurries over to the men, Bigsby and Cook, who are carrying the stretcher
ILANA
What happened?
BIGSBY
We spotted a camp on the beach when we were coming over. We stopped to investigate. It looked like it had been abandoned recently. While we were searching the nearby jungle some of them must have circled back around, because they stole one of our canoes. We chased after them, and Smith was shot.
ILANA
Did you take them prisoner?
BIGSBY
They uh…got away.
ILANA
You let them shoot one of ours and then get away?
BIGSBY
I'm not really sure what happened.
COOK
They disappeared right in front of our eyes.
BIGSBY
No, they couldn't have. That's impossible
COOK
You saw it just as clearly as I did.
ILANA
Which direction were they heading?
BIGSBY
Toward the north shore.
ILANA
(To Bigsby)
Take two men and go there. If you find them, kill them.
BIGSBY
(Pointing at the man in the stretcher)
What about Smith?
ILANA
(Feeling Smith's pulse)
It's too late for him. He is dead.
Ilanas gaze searches the new group until she sees a woman whose hands are tied, and who is wearing a bag over her head. She see's Bram take the woman and lead her to the Library hatch. Ilana seems reassured by this. She walks back over to Timon.
ILANA
I have an errand to run. Please make sure that everyone is prepared by the time I get back.
TIMON
An errand?
ILANA
And see that Smith's body is buried.
Ilana leaves. Inside the Library, Sun and Lapidus are tied up and sitting in a corner. There is a disinterested guard standing watch nearby. The metal door opens and the woman with a bag over her head is led into the room. Her hands are retied and she is plopped unceremoniously onto the floor near Sun and Lapidus.
SUN
(Quietly to Lapidus)
Do you know her?
LAPIDUS
I don't think so.
EXT. JUNGLE – NIGHT
Jack and Locke are sitting around a small fire. They each have a can of food that Jack took from the Library. They finish their meal, but do not seem ready to sleep yet.
LOCKE
You've been awfully quiet since we left. Is everything all right with you and Kate?
JACK
(Ignoring his question)
Why don't you tell me what you know about the island.
LOCKE
I wish you had shown this kind of interest in the island before you left; it would have saved us both a lot of heart ache. But you deserve to have your questions answered. What would you like to know?
JACK
Everything. (Locke chuckles) Is there something funny about that?
LOCKE
I will tell you all I can, Jack, but I certainly don't know everything.
JACK
What about Jacob? Isn't he supposed to have all the answers?
LOCKE
No, he's just a man like you and me. But he was studying this island long before you and I were born.
JACK
He told you this?
LOCKE
Yes.
JACK
What else do you know about him?
LOCKE
He arrived by ship in the mid 1700's. He had heard legends of a mysterious island with properties that were unknown in all the rest of the world. So he searched out every clue he could find as to its whereabouts, and when he felt confident he could find it he and a group of scientists set sail.
JACK
He did all that based only on legends?
LOCKE
I suppose those were more adventurous times.
JACK
And look how it turned out for him. He's trapped here and needs you to help him. Do you want to know the curse of this place, John?
LOCKE
Do tell.
JACK
It's a place that makes you feel important when you're not. You think that you are going to accomplish great things, but in the end nothing you do matters at all.
LOCKE
That's not true, Jack. For you, or for Jacob. He and his crew were here for just five years. And in that time he was only able to conduct three experiments, but each of those experiments have played an integral role in shaping all our destinies here on this island. You've seen their results with your own eyes.
JACK
Is this supposed to be helping me understand?
LOCKE
If you want answers, Jack, then try this: forget for just one night that you don't believe in any of this mystical nonsense. Just for tonight believe that there is more to the island than this. (He picks up a handful of dirt and lets it run through his fingers.) The island will speak to you if you let it. Are you willing to do that?
Jack does not answer Locke. He seems to be struggling with what Locke has said. The silence stretches out.
[FLASHBACK]
RUINS – DAY
It is the same location as the previous flashback, but time has passed and there have been changes to the area. The large capstone has been fitted with ropes where it overhangs the base, and the men are setting up wooden beams to support a block and tackle system that will lift the capstone free. Jacob and Magnus are observing the activity.
JACOB
When will we be able to move the capstone?
MAGNUS
We'll have the tackle ready by late afternoon. What does our friend Professor Milton make of this? (He points to the well.)
JACOB
He suspects that it will descend all the way down to a series of caverns below
MAGNUS
The men are wagering as to how deep it goes.
JACOB
I'm less interested in how deep it is than in what is at the bottom.
Bailey, Jarvis, and a few other men are standing apart from the others, and watching the progress with resentment.
BAILEY
Did they learn nothing from the last time!
JARVIS
This has to stop.
BAILEY
There's no talking sense into them, especially the captain.
JARVIS
It's no longer the time for talking.
Jarvis takes out a pulley block and shows it to the others. He points to an area on one of the support pins that has been filed down, creating a weak spot.
JARVIS
We'll send the stone crashing down on their heads.
BAILEY
Are you mad? That's likely to kill one of us.
JARVIS
No. Make sure our people are on the main rope. We'll be safely out of the way.
BAILEY
(Pointing at the filed down section)
Magnus will notice that. He has eyes like a hawk.
JARVIS
We will see.
Jarvis grabs the pulley block and takes it over to where the men are just finishing setting the support beams. Without a word he begins to thread the ropes through his weakened pulleys. He works quickly, trying to inconspicuous. He glances over at Magnus, and sees with alarm that Magnus is watching what he is doing carefully. Magnus scowls, and begins to walk toward Jarvis, but is interrupted by Jacob asking him something. Reluctantly, Magnus turn away, toward Jacob. Jarvis quickly finishes his business and walks briskly away. When Magnus looks up again the block and tackle is in place, ready to lift the stone.
MAGNUS
We're ready, Jacob.
JACOB
Great!
The lifting apparatus consists of one main rope to lift the stone in the air, and a second rope that will be used to swing the stone away from the base. Everyone takes their place at the rope. One sailor starts to walk toward the second rope, but is surreptitiously stopped by Jarvis and guided to the main rope. Jacob takes his place at the secondary rope alone. Magnus, acting as foreman, stands back and takes stock of the situation. Everyone appears ready.
MAGNUS
Heave!
The men strain against the rope, and the stone slowly begins to lift. Magnus shouts encouragement to the men and they pull harder. The stone hovers a foot over its base. Jacob pulls on his rope. One of the wooden beams acts as a pivot, and the stone ponderously begins to swing away from it's base. Jacob is having difficulty moving the immense weight. Magnus sees his trouble.
MAGNUS
Mr. Daniels, help the captian!
Daniels, who is unaware that his fellow sailors have sabotaged the pulley block, rushes to help Jacob. Jarvis and Bailey can only watch in horror. With Daniels' help the stone pivots to the side. The rope creaks ominously. Jacob and Daniels back themselves up against a small tree, and the stones momentum keeps it gliding inexorably toward them. Suddenly the pulley block snaps, sending the stone crashing down toward Jacob and Daniels. Jacob dives to the side, but Daniels is caught under the stone. With no more weight on the main rope, the men pulling it are caught off guard and fly backwards into a pile. When Jarvis and Bailey are able to extricate themselves from the mess, they rush over to their fallen comrade. They see Jacob kneeling over Daniels, who has had both legs crushed under the stone.
JACOB
Daniels, can you hear me? We need help over here!
Jacob rushes over to a wooden pole lying on the ground and wedges it under the stone to act as a lever. He heaves, trying to pry the stone up. Other men follow suit, and soon they are able to pull Daniels out from the stone. The men gather around Daniel, and Professor Milton shoves his way through them to examine the damage.
MILTON
You men, make a stretcher. We need to get him to our camp immediately.
JACOB
How badly is he hurt, professor?
MILTON
His legs are crushed. We will have to amputate them immediately if he is to have even a small chance.
JACOB
Take him to the temple?
MILTON
No, we'll take him to my tent. I have the tools necessary.
JACOB
I said take him to the temple!
Milton stares at him, mystified. The men arrive with a makeshift stretcher. They transfer Daniel onto the stretcher as carefully as possible as he cries out in agony. He reaches out with a bloody hand and grabs Jacob by the shirt.
DANIEL
Help me, Captain. Don't let them take my legs. I'd rather die!
JACOB
Daniels, listen to me. You're not going to die. The island will save you.
DANIEL
Thank you captain, thank you.
Daniel lapses into unconsciousness and the men carrying the stretcher hurry off in the direction of the temple. Jacob notices that all the men are staring at him, and only then realizes the enormity of what he has promised.
[PRESENT]
EXT. TEMPLE GROUNDS – DAY
Hurley, Miles, Jin, and Sawyer are staring at the temple.
MILES
Who built this?
BEN
I don't know.
HURLEY
How could you not know that?
BEN
It's been here for thousands of years.
HURLEY
Is there stuff inside? You know, like treasure, or mummies or whatever?
SAWYER
Who cares?
JIN
I would like to check on Sayid.
BEN
He is in our infirmary, over there. (He points to one of the ancient stone structures.) Now if you will excuse me I have some things to discuss with my people.
Ben begins to walk away.
HURLEY
You're just going to leave us?
SAWYER
(To Ben)
Hey wait a minute!
BEN
What is it?
SAWYER
I don't plan on joining your little cult. I said good riddance to this place and I meant it. I plan on leaving, and something tells me that you know a way off this rock.
BEN
Yes, I can help you with that, if you like.
JIN
(To Sawyer)
He's lying. He has never been interested in helping us get off the island.
BEN
Oh, it's not out of the goodness of my heart. I think we can help each other.
JIN
I will not help you.
BEN
Meet me in the infirmary in fifteen minutes and I'll change your mind.
Ben walks away toward a group of Others. Sawyer and Jin head for the infirmary to check on Sayid. Miles and Hurley do not follow them. They seem more interested in the temple.
MILES
Do you really think there is treasure in there?
EXT. TEMPLE GROUNDS – DAY
Ben approaches a group of others. The two men who Ben ordered to take Sayid to the infirmary are with them, and they are talking with the rest of the group. They are obviously recounting Bens strange orders as they point at him and shake their heads angrily. When Ben reaches the group they stop talking and stare at him coldly.
BEN
How many of us are not here at the temple?
OTHER #1
(Reluctantly)
There are two hunting parties out.
BEN
Is that it?
OTHER #1
Alpert was here, but I think he left. And of course, Locke.
BEN
Bring in the hunting parties as quickly as possible.
OTHER #2
Perhaps we should wait for Locke.
BEN
Did Locke say something to you?
OTHER #3
Nothing. He showed up out of the blue a few days ago and then left for Hydra Island without a word of explanation.
OTHER #2
(To Ben)
That doesn't mean that we start taking orders from you again.
BEN
Waiting for John Locke would be a mistake. He isn't here now, nor does he know what I know.
OTHER #2
(Skeptically)
Really? And what is that?
BEN
That there is an incursion of DHARMA soldiers here on the island.
OTHER #2
DHARMA?! That's ridiculous.
OTHER #1
How could they possibly have found the island again?
BEN
They are not acting alone. One of us is helping them.
OTHER #2
Has anyone else seen this supposed invasion?
BEN
You'll see them soon enough.
OTHER #1
How did they get here?
BEN
They arrived on an Ajira Airways flight that landed on Hydra Island 3 days ago.
The men in the group share a surprised look, and appear less skeptical of Ben at this new information.
BEN
I take it you saw the plane?
OTHER #1
Yes. But how do you know that one of us is helping them? Did you see who it is?
BEN
No.
Other #2 scoffs loudly.
BEN (Cont.)
But it is simple enough to figure out. It's Charles Widmore.
The others look nervously at each other as they consider the implications of this news.
OTHER #3
(Pointing at Miles and Hurley)
Why did you bring them here?
BEN
I brought them because they may prove useful. Now are you going to take my advice or not?
The members of the group glance at each other, considering their course of action. Finally Other #1 speaks up.
OTHER #1
I'll call in the hunting parties
OTHER #3
(To Ben)
We'll spread the word.
INT. INFIRMARY – DAY
Sawyer and Jin are in the infirmary. The building is ancient, but there are modern gurneys and other medical amenities that have been installed. Sayid is lying unconscious on one of the gurneys. A man is just finishing bandaging Sayid's stomach. On a tray next to the gurney is a pair of forceps and a bloody misshapen bullet.
JIN
Can't you do anything else for him?
DOCTOR
Like what? I've removed the bullet and bound his wound. He's a lot better off now than he was before.
SAWYER
I thought this place had some kind of special healing power. When Ben Linus was brought here as a kid he was halfway to the other side. Don't try to tell me that all you did was bandage him up and hope for the best.
DOCTOR
What happened to Ben was…different.
JIN
Why don't you do for Sayid what you did for Ben?
DOCTOR
Even as a child, Ben had been chosen as our leader. What the island did for him it would not do for your friend. He wouldn't be accepted.
JIN
So we just wait for him to die?
DOCTOR
Don't give up hope. He is no longer bleeding. I've seen men, who would certainly have died anywhere else in the world, heal from terrible wounds here.
[FLASHBACK]
EXT. TEMPLE ENTRANCE – NIGHT
A group of men, including Jarvis, is gathered around the entrance to the temple. Magnus is standing outside at the gate, barring the way. The group is waiting anxiously. Milton exits the temple and exchanges a few private words with Magnus.
JARVIS
(Calling to Milton)
Well?
MILTON
No news.
JARVIS
What do you mean no news? Where's the captain?
MILTON
He is staying in there with Daniels.
MAN 1
(To Milton)
Is Daniels dead?
JARVIS
Of course he's dead. We all saw his mangled body. What kind of game is the captain playing? Let us in there so we can at least give him a proper burial.
The rest of the group murmur their agreement.
MILTON
He is not dead.
MAGNUS
The captain wants to be alone with Daniels. You're not getting in there.
JARVIS
If he's not dead then what is the captain hiding?
The captain exits the temple in time to hear this last comment
JACOB
(To the group)
I'm not hiding anything. What are you all doing here?
JARVIS
(Angrily)
We want to see Daniels.
JACOB
(Calmly)
Tell me Jarvis, why do you find it so hard being here on the island?
Jarvis looks embarrassed at being singled out by the captain in front of the men, but he doggedly answers.
JARVIS
This island has cursed us.
JACOB
Cursed us?
JARVIS
That's right. We have desecrated its sacred places and it is punishing us. First it sent the demon, and now look what's happened to Daniels.
MILTON
(Bursting out)
What is this ridiculous talk of sacred places and curses!
Jacob holds up his hand to silence Milton.
JACOB
You're wrong, Jarvis. Let me show you how wrong you are.
Jacob points toward the temple entrance. At the entrance stands a shadowy figure. The figure emerges into the torchlight and we see that it is Daniels. He makes his way down the stairs. He has a severe limp, and each step pains him, but he does not seem at all in danger of dying. The men are awed. They part silently as he walks through them. Jarvis looks at Jacob, totally abashed. Jacob gives him a forgiving nod. One of the men puts his arm around the limping Daniels, helping him to his quarters. The men follow him, firing questions at him: 'what happened in there? How do you feel? Did the captain heal you?' Unnoticed, Jacob slips away. In the moonlight he walks through the jungle until he reaches the site of the accident. He peers into the now-exposed well mouth, trying to see something in its depths. Finally, giving up, he heads back the way he came, but behind him a light flickers on for a brief moment. He turns quickly. For a while nothing happens, and then the light flickers again. It is coming from the well. He hurries over to it. He tries to look down the well but the light is too bright. He holds out his hand over the opening and marvels as it is bathed in the eerie light.
[PRESENT]
EXT. TEMPLE GROUNDS – DAY
Miles and Hurley are examining the temple facade. It is covered with strange glyphs and mysterious bas relief carvings. Miles runs his hand over the carved stone.
HURLEY
I don't know if you should touch it, dude.
MILES
Why not? I'm not going to hurt it. It's rock.
Hurley hesitantly reaches out and touches the rock. Phillip, a member of the Others, comes out of the temple gate and sees them.
PHILLIP
Hey!
Hurley guiltily snatches his hand back. Phillip hustles over to them.
HURLEY
Oh crap.
PHILLIP
(To Miles)
You're name is Miles right? Miles Straume?
MILES
Uh, yeah. How do you know me?
PHILLIP
You came here three years ago on the freighter, right?
MILES
Listen, I had nothing to do with those commando guys who—
PHILLIP
(Waving his worries aside)
No, no. Of course not. But I saw your file. Very interesting stuff. I hoped that you would end up here.
MILES
Okay…I'm glad to make your day. I think we have to go away now.
Miles tries to walk away, but Phillip stops him.
PHILLIP
You need to come with me. It's important.
HURLEY
I don't think you should, dude.
PHILLIP
(To Hurley)
You can come too. Let's go. Come on. Come on.
Thoroughly confused, and not daring to antagonize him, Miles and Hurley follow Phillip as he enters through the temple gates.
HURLEY
Where are we going?
PHILLIP
Into the temple
HURLEY
Really? Is that, like, allowed?
PHILLIP
Of course.
They enter the temple. They make their way through ancient stone rooms decorated with carvings and down a long corridor lit by lamps. There are many rooms leading off from the corridor.
HURLEY
What are all these rooms for?
PHILLIP
Unfortunately the original purpose of most of these rooms has been lost to antiquity.
HURLEY
Ben told us that this place is thousands of years old.
PHILLIP
The section we are in now, yes. It's difficult to give a precise construction date, but we know it was made by the builders, which puts it at least 2500 years ago.
MILES
Who are the builders?
PHILLIP
There have been many civilizations on this island. Some last longer than others. The builders were master craftsmen. They are responsible for most of the ruins on this island.
MILES
What happened to them?
PHILLIP
I don't know.
HURLEY
You said that this section was made by the builders. What do you mean?
PHILLIP
You'll see.
They continue down the corridor until they come to an archway. Beyond the archway the construction looks different. While the previous construction was made from smooth sided large blocks of stone, the hallway past the arch looks like it has been hewn out of the existing outcrop of rock. The sides are rougher. Phillip continues on, through the archway.
PHILLIP
This is what we believe to be the original temple. It is much older than the additions we just walked through.
They run into Thomas, an Other, who is carrying a torch and approaching from the other way.
PHILLIP
Hey, Thomas.
THOMAS
(Noticing Miles and Hurley)
What are they doing here?
PHILLIP
They have just as much a right as us to be here.
THOMAS
This place isn't for sightseers.
MILES
We don't want any trouble.
PHILLIP
(To Miles)
There's no problem here, really. (To Thomas) Can I have a word in private?
Phillip and Thomas walk a short distance away and speak softly.
PHILLIP
Do you know who that is?
THOMAS
No, who?
PHILLIP
That's Miles Straume.
THOMAS
From the freighter? That was three years ago. What's he doing here now?
PHILLIP
Who cares? I'm taking him to the door.
THOMAS
Are you sure that's a good idea?
PHILLIP
Look, we haven't had an opportunity like this since the boy, and I intend to take advantage of it.
THOMAS
Fine, but it's on your head.
Phillip returns to Miles and Hurley, who look very uncertain about their current activity. Thomas continues down the corridor toward the entrance to the temple. He stares intensely at Miles as he walks by.
PHILLIP
Like I said, no problem. There is a special room I would like you to see. It's just ahead.
MILES
Look, I don't really know what's going on here, but if us being here upsets your people then we'll just go, okay.
PHILLIP
No, no, no. It's fine. Really.
MILES
I don't know. (He looks to Hurley)
HURLEY
I kind of want to see the room, dude.
PHILLIP
There we go! (He slaps Hurley enthusiastically on the shoulder)
Through another archway they enter a large circular room. The room is lit by torches in sconces along the wall. The ceiling is a dome about twenty feet high. On one side of the room, water cascades out of a fissure in the wall. It is channeled by a stone spout into a pool. The pool is about ten feet in diameter. Its depth is uncertain. The sides of the pool are built up with stone to waist height and shaped like a bowl. The pool overflows into a fissure in the ground where the water disappears. In the center of the room is a highly decorated stone altar. The far side of the room has no lit torches and is shadowy and difficult to make out.
HURLEY
(Looking around the room)
Whoa!
PHILLIP
That's what I think every time I come here, and I've spend hundreds of hours studying this place.
MILES
So why did you bring us here?
PHILLIP
Because I've read your file, Miles. They say that you can communicate with the dead.
MILES
So?
PHILLIP
So I want you to concentrate.
MILES
It's not a superpower. I can't just turn it on and off.
PHILLIP
You shouldn't have any problems in here. Just open up your mind, or whatever it is you do.
There is a long silence. Phillip waits expectantly, while Miles and Hurley look uncomfortable and not sure what to do next.
PHILLIP
Well?
MILES
Well what? There's nobody here but us.
PHILLIP
(Becoming upset)
Come here.
Phillip grabs Miles roughly by his shirt and drags him across the room.
HURLEY
(Alarmed)
Hey!
MILES
Get your hands off me!
Phillip ignores their protests. He continues to manhandle Miles forward until they reach the middle of the room. Miles can now make out the far wall, which had been obscured by shadows earlier. There is an ancient stone doorway in the wall. Beyond the doorway is only darkness. Phillip turns Miles to face this doorway.
PHILLIP
Now tell me what you hear.
MILES
Nothing.
PHILLIP
You're lying.
MILES
I'm not! I don't know what you want from me, but it's not going to happen.
PHILLIP
Have it your way!
Phillip storms out of the room in complete disgust, leaving Miles and Hurley alone.
HURLEY
That was weird.
MILES
No kidding. (He points at the doorway) What do you think is through there?
HURLEY
I don't know.
MILES
Well aren't you going to go see, Mr. 'I want to see the room'?
HURLEY
We're in the room. I didn't say anything about going down some creepy dark corridor.
MILES
You're a wuss.
HURLEY
You go, then.
Miles takes a torch from the wall and heads toward the mysterious doorway. When he gets to about ten feet from it he hesitates. He pushes his torch forward and tries to peer into the opening, but the light does not penetrate its dark depths. He thinks he hears something. The strange sound effects and jerky camera movements that accompanies his 'hearing dead people' begin, and then intensify until Miles grabs his head in pain. He cries out. Hurley rushes forward to help him.
HURLEY
You okay dude?
Hurley grabs Miles and begins leading him away. He suddenly sees someone out of the corner of his eye. He quickly turns but the figure it gone.
HURLEY
Is someone there?
He sees another figure, but it too disappears before he can get a good look. Without warning the whole room is filled with phantom people whose features he cannot quite make out. Hurley hears their voices, but cannot understand what is being said. It is just an indistinguishable murmuring that is getting louder and louder. Miles is completely incapacitated, and cries out again in anguish. Hurley tries closing his eyes, but the sounds continue to build and when he opens his eyes the room is filled wall to wall with the ethereal people.
HURLEY
(Shouting toward the rooms entrance)
Can anyone hear us?! Somebody help! Help!