Olivia finally knew why Ethan was so confident that he would find her. Even though Connor couldn't speak, he wasn't a fool. He had lived on this island for a week, so he recognized it!
Thus, Ethan didn't have to waste his time searching every island. He only had to find the island that Connor reacted the most strongly to.
Just like right now. Even before Connor got out of the helicopter, he waved his limbs excitedly. He kept mumbling, "Mama, Mama, Jerry, kitty …"
He said all the words he knew