Lost revealed

A remarkably coherent dream last night revealed to me the hidden secrets of the television series Lost

Whilst I don't want to spoil the outcome for anyone, suffice it to say that the resolution involves, in no particular order, wooden vials containing a small amount of a precious serum, a mysterious infection which threatens all of humanity, whales, and a missing suburb of London transported to the island over a century ago without anyone noticing.

I'd explain it all in more detail, but alas, I have to go off and do my taxes now....