As usual I think you have something here... Hurly is going to play a role in getting "the lostie hero's back" He know's where they were before he was sent back... Locke being the hunter is going to have to check out everything before he just jumps into running after the hero's so I think he will enlist Hurly as his "little buddy"

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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.