don't worry, I was thinking the same thing...female lead or not, I wouldn't really miss her. As for Locke, I don't think that his story is done yet...he's still got lots to learn about the island, and I love his character, so I'm hoping he stays around a while yet. And while Sawyer has resolved his issues with the elder Sawyer, I really hope they don't kill him off...my girlfriend has stated she will stop watching if he goes, so he needs to stay!