"You've married a world-class surgeon; even if you wanted the part of an eternal couch potato, think you've already got appearances set, doc-in-law," Sawyer points out. As far as he's concerned, however lightly the joke's made, there's a great amount of truth in it as well— having the right people by one's side always helps one go further. Even on the island, people play favorites. The very nature of the Council election seems to further that.

"Then again, guess you ain't the type who much likes to be a trophy."