'Hi, my name is Herman, and I'm a LOSTaholic' (too!). OK, now for my question. What was the deal with Jack's message to Kate at the end of the episode? Why did he want her to repeat the story he told her on the day they crashed? (I'm assuming it's the story about being afraid after cutting a patient, counting to five, letting his fear have its moment, then sewing her back up.) Why that story, instead of 'I'm free!' or something? Just wondering what you guys think is the significance of his earlier story. Thanks!