Ben Linus, John Locke and others in “Confirmed Dead”

Ben Linus

James. Look at yourself. Yes, on this Island you're brave, daring, handsome, you're someone, but if you left with them, back in the real-world a low-life scam artist like you could never compete with a first class surgeon. I think Kate was really upset when you made your choice to come with us. Thank god she has Jack there to comfort-

John Locke

James! Don't!

Don't what!? Anyone wanna tell me why we're keeping this guy alive?

John Locke

We're keeping him alive because he's been on this Island a lot longer than any of us. Because he has information we need. And because apart from his mouth, he's completely harmless.

His mouth put that hole in your gut?

John Locke

Okay, James. Let's execute him, right here, right now, in front of his daughter.

It's only a matter of time before he gets us, Johnny. And I bet he's already figured out how he's gonna do it.