(This theory was inspired by a post on the ABC LOST forum by vincentfan1, who mentioned that the LOSTies would now be "TTing all over the place, trying to fit in or trying to change a future event." Yes, I'm a big fan of all things sci-fi on tv, and could probably come up with more than just two tie-ins like this if I really thought about it... )

The Losties are "striving to put right what once went wrong, and hoping each time, the next leap will be the leap home!" Jacob is Sam Beckett, Smokie is Ziggy, Richard is Al, MM is Logos (the force behind the "evil leapers")...