I would say at this point its 50/50 if he or his mother bought the ticket.. She could have but she does seem hurt and upset with Jack at this point and maybe she didn't want to... He is a sucessful surgeon.. I'm sure he has the money..

Also just an FYI this info is from 5/8/07 when I was putting the list and reasons together, if some of the info is old I'm sorry it was a quick copy and paste job... LOL

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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--
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