I'm guessing his talent will be fleeting. It would be too convenient otherwise. I like that Hurley is effected by this and I look forward to more of him and Desmond interacting.
Tonights episode was great: Lots of action, an intriguing flashback, and it caught us up on some of the other main characters. The Polar Bear was a bonus.
In Canada, Lost is broadcast on two channels: ABC and CTV, which adds its own Canadian commercials and promos. Interstingly, each has different previews for next week's episodes.
While the ABC promo showed Ben torturing Sawer and questioning Kate's feelings for him, here's what the CTV promo had:
Kate has escaped and is trying to free Sawyer from his cage. He is pleading with her to leave him and run. (Time is running out!) Then we see Ben leading Sawyer up a hill on the island because he wants to show him something. Whatever it is, Sawyer looks gobsmacked. Honolulu perhaps?