I don't know how everybody else feels but for some reason I believe Desmond will be playing a big role in the ending of this show. He has been viewed as special ever since the start of Season 3 and Faraday even tells him he is special in the opener for season 5, but from mid season on he is basicly written out. Why would they say he is so special and then just end it at that? He will be a great key in solving the whole "time and space" questions that we think about it. And IF IF IF they were able to start all over again and land in LAX then Desmond's special abilities would make him able to remember everything... intresting to think about. This would also be in support to those who feel that they will land in LA but have some memories from the island and they all try to piece it together... We ll see in about 4-5 months...ugh haha