I've also thought about that, and yes I also probaby would have let it go to zero also... I just think I would have to work up more courage to not push the button than to communicate with someone else... Got to remember most of them want off the island... Michael wanted to talk to Walt more than he cared what would happen if someone knew or found out he was using the computer to communticate

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Please don't give up, Des. Because all we really need to survive is one person who truly loves us. And you have her. I will wait for
you. Always. I love you, Pen

DESMOND: I love you, Penny. I've always loved you. I'm so sorry. I love you!
PENNY: I love you too.
DESMOND: I don't know where I am, but--
PENNY: I'll find you, Des--
DESMOND: --I promise--
PENNY: --no matter what--
DESMOND: --I'll come back to you--
PENNY: --I won't give up--
BOTH: I promise. I love you.