Ep 12. Whatever the Case May Be

In Lost season 1 episode 12, "Whatever the Case May Be," the focus is on Kate's backstory and her efforts to retrieve a mysterious item from the wreckage of the crashed plane. Kate, played by Evangeline Lilly, is one of the central characters of Lost, and this episode gives viewers a deeper understanding of her motivations and past.

The episode begins with Kate and Sayid discovering a case buried in the sand beside the wreckage of a passenger plane. Inside the case is a gun and a halliburton case. Kate is hesitant to reveal what's inside the halliburton case, but it's clear that she has a personal stake in retrieving it. When they return to camp, Kate avoids questions about the case's contents and takes it to a secluded area to open it.

As she looks through the contents of the case, Kate flashes back to a time when she was a fugitive on the run, befriending a man named Tom, who helps her rob a bank. The contents of the case are revealed to be a toy airplane and a key. In flashbacks, we learn that these items have sentimental value to Kate and are linked to her criminal past.

Despite her attempts to keep the items a secret, others in the camp begin to notice that something is up with Kate. Jack confronts her about her behavior, and she eventually reveals that the items are linked to a man named Tom and their shared past. Kate decides to return to the wreckage to search for another item she believes will help her understand the significance of the plane, but she is ambushed by another survivor who is also searching for the contents of the case.

The episode showcases the complicated and conflicted nature of Kate's character, as well as her skillset as a strong and capable survivor. It also emphasizes the show's theme of how the survivors' pasts shape their actions and motivations on the island.

"Whatever the Case May Be" is a character-driven episode that adds depth to Kate's backstory and motivations, while also emphasizing the mystery and intrigue of the island. It's a showcase for Evangeline Lilly's acting abilities and an important installment in the overall mythology of Lost.