For Those in the Background (A Song for All Lovers, John Denver)

Hurley: No. I bought those seats, all 78 of 'em. I'm Hugo Reyes. They're not open. They're mine. Check and see.
Woman: Yes, I see that. Sir, these people just want to get to their destination. Why would you not want them to be able to travel?
Hurley: You know, it doesn't matter why. They can take the next plane.
- 316

One of my favorite Hurley moments came in 316 when it was revealed that he had bought all of the remaining tickets on the flight to the Island in order to ensure that there would be as few redshirts as possible this time around. I'd say that there are a lot of people out there who owe Hurley their lives. Here's a song to the tune of John Denver's A Song For All Lovers in which Hurley makes his decision.

For Those in the Background

I’ll stop those people from boarding Ajira,
From boarding 316, from boarding that bomb.
I've seen the danger for those in the background,
For those who don’t know it isn’t going to Guam.

Imagine the carnage upon our return.
An uneven landing is cause for concern.
I know I’ll survive it; I know that’s my fate.
For most of the others, rescue may come too late.

They’ll drown in the ocean. They’ll burn in the plane.
They’ll fall to the monster. They’ll crumble in pain.
They’ll wither in sorrow. They’ll tremble in fear.
Yes, that’s what awaits them unless they stay here.

What’s the point of my millions if I can’t do some good?
If I’m able to spare them, then I’m sure that I should.

They’ll wither in sorrow. They’ll tremble in fear.
Yes, that’s what awaits them unless they stay here.

So I’ll stop those people from boarding Ajira,
From boarding 316, from boarding that bomb.
I've seen the danger for those in the background,
For those who don’t know it isn’t going to Guam.
For those who don’t know it isn’t going to Guam.