Why Jack Should Be With Kate

They were the original couple - the natural couple. ‘Jackate’ were designed to be separate, then get together, then break up only to increase demand for them to get together again. That’s the way television works. Heck, presumably their names were chosen to sound good together. The formula is tried and true for a reason. It’s hard to shake that overriding feeling that they are destined to be together, and since when does destiny not have a reassuring appeal?

As long as Kate and Sawyer are together they’ll both have moments of overwhelming joy but neither of them will be truly happy. Kate and Sawyer are almost too close to see the big picture clearly. Jack and Kate can live together, work together and plan together because they’re calm enough together to do things the right way rather than the chaotic way. It’s not like their sex life seemed passionless when they lived together, with him peaking at her when she was in the shower and her leaping into his arms in her underwear. But that was only one part of their relationship and always has been, allowing them to have fuller and happier lives together.

If they’re going to eventually get off the island Jack can provide a good life for Kate. She’s got ten years probation and confinement to the state of California. To make matters worse she’s not in the state of California. She got on a plane and left. That could land her in big trouble when she goes back. That’s to say nothing about whatever repercussions come from Aaron’s disappearance. For most women pursuing a career is a very real possibility. Kate may have limited options. As crass as it sounds the fact that Jack has money and wants to support her might be something to consider while she figures out what she can do.

If they’re not going to get off the island together Jack is still a more stable, serious option than Sawyer. The only way Kate could get back together with Sawyer is if he betrays Juliet after three years. But if he does that then he will have proven once more and for all time that he’s not trustworthy. She can’t rest easy with him. He may never get his act together. Nobody needs that in their life. Jack is still the one who’s going to build a life with her. If she enjoys being with him as much as she sometimes seems to then she’s lucky and she shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

As for Jack, well, it’s Kate or a stack of medical books and a bottle of hooch. She may be reckless with his emotions sometimes but being alone and a mess isn’t going to make him feel like a million dollars either. She’s easily his better choice.

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-Henry Jenkins, BuddyTV Staff Writer
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