[KatesFate]

I love this new side of Sawyer we are seeing. He is still the quintessential bad boy in every way, but in this episode we see a glimpse of the softer Sawyer. The self-centered Sawyer had been replaced with Super Sawyer.

He saves Claire's life, calls her sweetheart and takes her and Aaron to the beach with him. Now he is surviving, protecting, and leading. Then Sawyer threatens Locke that if he so much as harms one hair on Hurleys curly head he will kill him. That was a great moment. Sawyer is evolving while still being able to face the bad guys and kick some major butt. I love the direction the writers have taken with him. He has taken on the big brother role to Hurley and Claire. Which is interesting, since in reality Jack is Claire's real brother.

The title The Shape Of Things To Come could apply to Sawyer here as well if this is the side of him we will be seeing in future episodes. I have always loved Sawyer. If it's possible, this episode has made me love him more.