Spoilers and Theories

Well, not really theories so much as guesses. Definitely don't want to read this if you haven't watched the most recent episode. I'm not really sure what to make of the ending- was it that the girl was never Penny in the first place (in any of Desmond's flashbacks, I mean) or that saving Charlie actually changed the entire course of events? And, in either case, is it possible that Penny was on the helicopter anyway? Is she in the middle of the ocean? And why is no one arguing with me about John Locke?

But seriously- and if you didn't catch this, you can always review the episode online tomorrow- did anyone else notice the lady in the picture with the padre on his desk at the monastary? I was very pleased that it occurred to me to rewind and check. Oh, if you didn't see it, I won't spoil it. Just go back and watch.

Any theories on who the mystery parachute gal is? Did anyone recognize her? She's not Nadia is she?

In closing, I would like to say that I am actually surprised to find myself not irritated with the Sawyer/Kate/Jack triangle.