In The Other Woman Ben took Juliet to the Flame, this was right after 815 crashed. Mikhail made conact with Richard so that Juliet could see that her sister and the baby was fine.

Why was Richard off the island? I dont think he left just for Juliet's sake. Was he searching for Locke? Did he visit an old friend, Widmore, Abaddon or Eloise? Any ideas?

Actually the scene at the Flame was in "One of Us". :)

You are right sorry!