Like many I too think whatever he whispered to Kate dealt with his daughter. It would be normal for Sawyer's feelings for his daughter to become more intense as he helped cared for Aaron.

Sawyer's mix of mischievous adolescence, growing emotional maturity - yet still a wall to protect himself (and of course those dimples & blue eyes) just pulls you in. The fact that Josh Holloway is able to blend it all effortlessly = incredibly talented