Was this how Sayid knew the Italians name?
It cud well be. This episode makes you look at all the other in a slightly different perspective.
It cud hint strongly towards Ben use of 'time skipping'. He cud of said to Sayid you will be approached by Mr Italian guy on the gold course. This cud also be why he was so nancholaunt in killing a man in broad day light. I know it was quiet, but still, Sayid was relaxed.
