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*SPOILER ALERT* This blog may cleverly deduce the ending of this season’s Lost

First things first.

I am a recent devotee of ABC’s Lost, drawn into the definitely-different from mainstream television series by mysterious chatter of my co-workers (I’ll give them pseudonyms to protect their identities: Com Tollins and Beryl Crink).

Beryl: Com, did you watch last night’s episode?

Com: Yes, I think I’ve figured out what the black smoke monster is.

Beryl: Really?

Com: Yes. (Dramatic pause) It’s a Genie.

Beryl: Oh. As in Barbara Eden in I Dream of Genie.

Com: No. the Persian version.

Me: What?

Com: It’s too complicated.

Beryl: You need to watch the season from start to finish. Don’t worry about it. Hey! On an unrelated note, I’m making chocolate chip muffins tonight. How about if I bring you one. You deserve a muffin.

Com: Anyway, I think . . .

And the confusing banter inevitably continued throughout the year, until finally, I decided I must experience the Lost phenomena.

Needless to say it’s been a confusing year for me: I mean, what the heck is the black smoke?

How come John died and then came back to life?

What is Richard?

And so on . . .

But after watching last night’s episode . . .

*Spoiler alert*

I think I’ve figured out this season’s ending.

Last night’s episode had John leading the Others to a meeting with the mysterious Jacob.

I think Jacob will turn out to be Richard.

And John will kill him.

Stay tuned to see if I’m right.