S02E12: 'Fire + Water'

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Light Summary: When Charlie’s vividly surreal dreams lead him to believe Claire’s baby, Aaron, is in danger, Locke suspects Charlie may be using again. Meanwhile, Sawyer encourages Hurley to act on his attraction to Libby.














































Full Summary: Flashback: As a young boy, Charlie wakes up on Christmas morning and watches his brother, Liam, unwrap presents. Charlie, however, is shocked to find out what his Christmas present is. In a strange turn of events, Charlie seems to re-live his childhood – quite literally…

Back on the beach, Charlie's visions continue. What is going on? Charlie rushes around in search of Aaron and Claire. He soon finds them - together with Locke…

In an attempt to turn back the hands of time, Charlie talks to Claire and apologises for his actions. Claire, however, doesn't reciprocate.

Flashback: In a maternity ward, Charlie visits his newly born niece, Megan. Liam is no where to be seen leaving Charlie making excuses for him. Charlie isn't impressed when returning home to find Liam in a state.

Hurley starts to enquire about Libby while Sawyer starts to theorise about Jack and Ana Lucia's friendship. Charlie hears the distant cries of a baby for a second time and spots baby Aaron being washed out to sea in his cradle. Apparitions tell him that he 'must save the baby'.

Holding the baby in the dark of night, Charlie is brought back to reality with a bump. Later, Locke again confronts Charlie about his drug habit.

Flashback: Charlie and Liam's band, Drive Shaft, attempt to film an advert – not everything goes to plan and it's all down to Liam.

Hurley and Libby continue to build on their friendship whiel Charlie talks to Eko about his situation. Does Mr Eko have the answer to Charlie's problems? Realisation hits. Charlie knows what he has to do - Locke looks on…

Flashback: Charlie does his best to comfort his brother, Liam, after his wife, Karen, kicked him out after dropping their daughter. Charlie takes to the piano to showcase the latest piece he penned. Could this be what the pair need?

Locke startles Charlie in the jungle. Collecting Charlie's stash, Locke makes his way back to the beach.

Claire discusses the possibility of baptism with Locke. Will Locke reveal Charlie's secret to the doting mother?

A fire rages in the bushes near the beach and while the group attempt to extinguish the flames, Charlie makes his way toward baby Aaron.

Flashback: Charlie returns home to find his prize possession missing and Charlie and Liam finally reach a crossroads in their relationship.

Near the sea, Charlie stands holding baby Aaron in the hope that Claire will listen to him. Will anybody listen to his pleas?

Claire talks to Eko and realises what she has to do while Locke ensures Charlie's statues are safely hidden away.