Ab Aeterno

Since the beginning of time. The Richard-centric episode. Episode nine of the final season of LOST.

Nestor Carbonell is back to reprise his role as Richard Alpert. I can not help but wonder how many mysteries will be resolved into this episode. RUmor has it this episode will reveal a lot not only with Richard but also the Island itself. The fact that we know nothing about Richard or his back story, this is a must see episode.

Here are some of my questions:

• Why is Richard not aging?
  
• Why did Flocke (Fake Locke) Said to Richard on the Season 6 premiere: "It's good to see you out of your chains"
• I can't remember the episode but I believe it has something to do with Ben's back story. When Young Ben decided to run away from the Dharma Iniative camp, he saw Richard in long hair and dirty clothes. Why does he look that way?
• What is Richards role for Jacob??
• Why did Ilana call him Ricardus? Does that mean anything, or probably how old Richard is.
  

SPOILER ALERT:
Kristin Dos Santos (Entertainment Weekly correspondant): Jacob will reveal what the island is. It is a four letter word with no "A" or "E" but has an "O." DarkUFO posted an image of a corked champagne bottle and said it was the answer to a huge mystery, leading many to believe the word is "cork."

Ryan Ozawa (Hawaii resident, spoiler source): Things do not end well for the prisoners on the Black Rock. Richard filmed a scene at the Russian hospital where Ilana was staying.

DarkUFO (Spoiler source): Jacob and his nemesis are both connected to Richard, and he has met both of them. In a flashback in the 1800s, Richard and Jacob have a fight involving a special knife.

DarkUFO (Spoiler source): Hurley and Richard filmed a scene on the beach. Ben, Kate, Jack, Hurley, Sun, Miles, and Ilana filmed a scene at a rebuilt beach camp.

DarkUFO (Spoiler source): Black Rock props and sets were being constructed. Extras in baggy prisoner clothes were seen.

DarkUFO (Spoiler source): Richard and Jacob's nemesis filmed a scene on the Black Rock in the 1800s. According to an unconfirmed rumor, Sayid, Locke, Kate, and Claire are prisoners on the ship.

DarkUFO (Spoiler source): A number of Latino Catholics and other Spanish characters are being cast.

DarkUFO (Spoiler source): Titus Welliver (the man in black) is filming scenes.

Various spoiler sources: The title Ab Aeterno is a direct translation from the Spanish, derived from Latin, for "Since the beginning of time" and (figuratively) "Since a very long time ago."

HERE's A clip for the upcoming episode:



Can't wait for this episode!! What are your other theories??
Again These are just my stupid thoughts.
GTG!! -Oneng