Yes, the post-cemetery scene needs to be extended, more speculation as to who the guy is and so forth.

It was the original owner of the sword, who remains nameless. I'm guessing he passed it off to a normal human to hide, but then because he wasn't Methos, he couldn't find it again.

Hey, if you want to remix and stuff, go ahead. My Methos voice is sorely lacking.

and YES! If *anything* is accomplished by this story. YES, Joe and John must be related! Eeeeee more fanon!! :D