"Not wrong, just...off."

Feeling unmotivated today – and my mind’s a little blurry – so I think I’ll just (essentially) transcribe my notes from last night’s ep and maybe come back to it later. I actually quite liked the episode – especially all the Hurley/Libby stuff – but I just can’t find the motivation to devote a few hours to theories and other thoughts like I have the past few weeks. Maybe tomorrow.

The episode’s title, “Everybody Loves Hugo” is a callback to “Everybody Hates Hugo” in the same way earlier this season “What Kate Does” called back to “What Kate Did”

I knew that voice was Pierre Chang as soon as I heard it!

Very funny opening scenes that were quickly juxtaposed with Hurley on Boone Hill talking to Libby’s grave. Because I have been able to avoid looking at the guest starring credits when I watch the beginning of the episode, I wasn’t even sure that Cynthia Watros was going to appear. It was, in fact, very good to see her.

The whispers! And the return of Michael! Unfortunately, I read a headline the other day that Harold Perrineau was returning this week, so he was less of a surprise, even though I did not know in what capacity he was returning.

“You don’t remember me, do you?” – Libby. That line gave me the chills. Is it in moments of vulnerability that the Sideways people can see the Island world? If Libby is on some kind of meds at Santa Rosa, does that make it easier for her? When Hurley and Libby kissed, he saw the Island past – is that because he was so vulnerable at that moment?

Ilana references the outrigger again! More teasing!

My jaw literally hung open until the commercial break when Ilana blew up. I. Was. Shocked. Funny, because I thought she was going to be the one that was shot when they eventually get to the outrigger. Oh well. Definitely a “Holy shit!” moment though.

What was the book that Hurley picked up on the raft? And, continuing the visit to all the hallmarks of past seasons, of course we had to see the raft.

Desmond was #42 at Mr. Cluck’s. Of course he was.

The boy that MIB and Desmond saw – was that a different boy or an older version of the other boy? I actually thought that this boy looked quite a bit like the elder Jacob, but he had dark hair, so I dunno.

“Jacob says we have to talk to Locke.” – Hurley. Why does he trust Michael?

Love that Hurley is standing up to Richard and going with his gut.

Jack, continuing his character transformation: “I can’t ever fix it.” and “Maybe I’m supposed to let go.” Does this qualify as the second “Holy shit!” moment of the episode?

The Whispers are explained! And it makes perfect sense! Michael (and others) are stuck on the Island because of what he/they did – they can’t move on. Hey, the Island kinda IS like purgatory!

LOVE Hurley and Libby scenes, especially the beach scene, where they got to have the picnic that they never did on the Island. (At least Hurley remembered the blanket this time!)

“No, not wrong, just…off.” – Libby

The Hurley and Libby kiss was the third “Holy shit!” moments for me. That whole beach scene was just so well played by both Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Watros. Oh, and once again, all you need is love.

MIB brings Desmond to the well. Or is it just “a” well, since he seemed to indicate that there were many of them?

MIB throwing Des into the well was not unexpected because that’s what I thought would happen as soon as they got there. Does MIB just want to trap Des somewhere so he can’t interfere with his plans? It doesn’t seem like the best idea to throw Desmond (of all people) down a well that is likely over one of those pockets of energy. Is there a frozen donkey wheel down there too?

Sideways Desmond hitting Locke with his car was another odd development. I mean, I guess Des knows what he’s doing, but still, kinda weird. Is Sideways Locke really that dangerous?

A solid episode for sure, but it ventured into some weirdness at the end (even for Lost, I think) that either I’m not processing correctly or that we need more information to understand.