The Man in Black and Ben Linus in “Dead Is Dead”

The Man in Black

[as Locke] We're going to your old house, aren't we?

Ben Linus

Yes. It's the only place I can summon it... the "monster." Once it arrives, I'll either be forgiven... or I won't.

The Man in Black

I think you're lying.

Ben Linus

Lying about what?

The Man in Black

That you want to be judged for leaving the Island and coming back because it's against the rules. I don't think you care about rules.

Ben Linus

Then what do I want to be judged for, John?

The Man in Black

For killing your daughter.