**LOST 5/24 Episode SEASON FINALE**

[RacersEdge]

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So...this means Gale DID press the button..right? He said he didn't, and that it just reset and all.

Now, why would he press the button (meaning he wants them to not miss pressing the button), but yet, he tells Locke he didn't press it. Which, would make you think he doesn't want Locke to keep pressing it.

I'm confused.

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There is some kind constraint on the "game" where Gale wanted to sabotage the Losties , but he could only do it via psychological ploys - like his little stabs at Locke about Jack being the one in charge. For whatever reason, he wants the button to not be pushed, but it has to be the Losties decision not to.