I just watched the episode. I also felt no concern for Micheal - I mean, come on...just kill him off already! It did explain a few things though. Still, I really hope Rousseau isn't dead. We haven't seen her side of how she got onto the island through flashbacks.

I wonder who attacked her, anyway? For some reason, my instinct tells me it is the Others who left Ben to go to this 'safe place' he sent them to. Ugh. I dunno. >_>