I am starting to think part of Daniel's problem in the beginning was because he was not a good liar and wanted to help these people even though that was not why they were coming.. I think now that he has earned a small amount of trust with some lostie's he is going to be a good character.. I really liked him from the first time they introduced him..

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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.