Yes, that is another reason for me liking it. Also Sydney's plot with the "journalist" because though in retrospect it's obvious, he's a good enough actor, and though she is more callous than in season 1, she can't NOT reat to his pain.

Lauren: this is one of the last eps where she has her original characterisation, before the grand retcon of season 3 happens and poor Melissa George has to wear lots of mascara. More about that once you get there. Wish they'd stuck to what we see here.