Response to Reader BT

My cousin, who posts under the name "BT," had this question (in 37 parts - just kidding, Cuz):

Why have we not seen more of Matthew Abaddon? I was sure that we’d get more of him in ‘Something Nice Back Home’ to connect him to Jack’s eventual breakdown.

As of now, we’ve only seen him twice (in the first and second episodes of this season):

1) Discussing the recruits with Naomi, telling her that “Every member of the team was selected for a specific purpose, everything relies on you [Naomi], getting them in, getting them out, and preventing anyone from getting killed” and
2) Soliciting information from Hurley, posing as an Oceanic Airlines attorney when he asks in a panic, “Are they still alive?”

It seems clear to me that whatever happens to everyone to get the O6 back to civilization, the freighter-people will not be leaving the island, as Abaddon would likely have made contact with them once reaching mainland to be fully debriefed.

So, my question is: Did Abaddon only go after Hurley because he was in a vulnerable state in the mental hospital and figured he could get more information out of him? Why has Abaddon not tried to get information from the other 4 survivors (minus Aaron who wouldn’t have any answers for him)? Should we anticipate seeing him over the remaining episodes this season, or will it be in Season 5, when we’re presumably going to be dealing with off-island action as ‘Present’?Thoughts/Theories?

Or am I crazy to be asking for MORE characters/plotline?

Well, BT, first things first. I have good news for you - according to the Internet Movie Database (imdb.com), Lance Reddick will be reprising his role as Matthew Abbadon in this week's installment of Lost, entitled "Cabin Fever." For more on why this is particularly interesting, click here to see what I have to say on the spoilers blog.

As for why only Hurley? It would appear that Sayid may not be so easy to track down, Sun is likely protected by her father's powerful corporate juggernaut (which may or may not be either in cahoots with or adverse to Widmore/ Abbadon), Aaron is, as you noted, roughly 18 months old, and Kate and Jack are just a little too strong to be the first approached. This leaves only Hurley, who, as you note, is "vulnerable" during his voluntary commitment.

Finally, I tend to agree with you - however the O6ers get back to civilization, it is likely not accompanied by too many freighter folks.

Looking forward to this week's ep!

Namaste