Title: Thicker than Water
Rating: T
Summary: Family is the most important thing. Jack and Claire Shepherd depend on each other through all their tough times. This is the story of two siblings and their journey through love, death, birth, and life. Teen Jate, PB&J, some Conmamma reference, and Sana (AU)
Disclaimer: I do not own Lost, the characters, or anything to do with the story. This is just a fanfiction written by a fan. But I did changed Jack's last name to have it spelled as Shepherd.
Chapter 1: Brothers and SistersBlood is thicker than water. Whoever said that could have meant the Shepherd family. Many things have happened to them, but through it all, they stayed together. Christian was the head, and tried everything he could to give his children good lives. However, he had made many mistakes.
Christian was a young doctor when his whole life changed. Margo, his wife, had just given birth to their son Jack. He was excited about being a father, but the stress got to him. It's what drove him to drink. Christian thought it would take him mind off of the pressure for awhile.
He loved Margo, but after having a son, she spent most of her time with Jack. Feeling left out, Christian would go drinking and find women. He knew it was wrong, but felt like he couldn't control himself. That's how his relationship with Lindsey started.
Lindsey Littleton was a beautiful blue eyed blonde. Christian loved her Australian accent. When he met her, he felt like a kid again. It helped him to forget he had a 4-month-old son at home, for a while. While Margo thought he was working late at the hospital, he was really with Lindsey. Then one night changed their whole lives forever.
"I'll get it!" Margo stated as she went to get the door. When she opened it, she saw a blonde in her 20's holding a little baby.
"Hello. Is Christian Shepherd here?" The blonde asked with an Australian accent.
"Yes. Come on in. I'll just go get my husband." With that Margo left, thinking it was a patient.
Lindsey was shocked. I had no idea he was married! She thought. Just then Christian came in the living room with a 13-month-old boy with brown eyes.
"What can I do… Lindsey!" Christian said shocked. "What are you doing here?" It was then that he noticed her holding a little newborn. Jack squirmed in his arms trying to see the new baby.
"I didn't know how to tell you" She started.
"Tell me what?" Christian asked.
"Is that your son?" Lindsey asked. "Why didn't you tell me you were married?"
"I was going through a phase when I was with you. And yes this is my son Jack."
"Well, this is your daughter!" She yelled and motioned to the baby in her arms.
Christian was shocked. He hadn't seen Lindsey in months. What was he going to do? He sat Jack down carefully and moved close to the new child.
"Are you sure?" He asked.
"Yes. I wasn't with any bloody one else." She handed her daughter to her father, all while Jack was watching. The little girl opened her eyes and Christian saw his own blue ones. He smiled at her.
"Her name is Claire." Lindsey added.
"What is going on Chris?" Margo asked angry. She had heard the whole conversation. "You cheated on me and have a daughter?"
"Let me explain" Christian tried to tell her, but Margo wouldn't take it.
"I don't care! You lied to me! I can't believe you!" She was about to slap him when Jack and Claire started crying from the loud noises. Margo turned and picked up Jack and stared at the little girl. She was so innocent in all of this. Christian rocked her and the babies stopped crying.
Lindsey then spoke up. "This isn't the only reason I came. I'm dying."
Christian and Margo were both wide eyed shocked.
"I have cancer." She continued. "They found it after Claire was born. It's all through me and I don't have much longer. My daughter needs parents to take care of her. She's innocent in all of this. That's why I came. Claire needs her father. And I'm actually glad your married. She'll need a mom, and brother."
Margo started to sympathize. No baby deserved to loose its mother. Plus, this is Jack's sister. Can I take on this responsibility? Love a child that isn't mine?
"This is all so sudden." Christian stated. He took Claire and sat down on the sofa. This day had so many shockers. He looked at his daughter and she smiled up at him.
After taking a few moments to think, Margo replied "Your don't have to worry. We'll take care of Claire like our own."
"Thank you." Lindsey was shocked and she was so thankful for them to do this. All of Claire's things were brought to the house and Lindsey said her final goodbye to her daughter. Weeks later, the cancer took her.
Things were being finalized fast. Christian and Margo had legally gotten full rights to Claire Shepherd. They had even had a long talk about their marriage and Christian swore to keep off the alcohol and never cheat again. Which he kept his promise and changed for the better. Margo even came to love Claire as her own daughter. The doctors had told her after Jack was born that she might never have any more children. This was why she was thankful to have Jack and Claire. Her son and daughter.
One night, Margo heard both Jack and Claire crying. Jack was now 18 months and Claire was 5 months. They both couldn't sleep, so Margo picked them up. She carried them to the rocking chair, one in each arm. They both clung to her as she held them tight. She loved these two so much.
Christian then came in. He had just come home from work. The sight of Margo, Jack, and Claire was heavenly. Both babies were asleep in Margo's arms. He bent down and whispered to his wife "I'm so sorry for everything. I love you so much and won't hurt you ever again."
"I love you too." Margo was touched. Christian rarely said that he loved her openly. He really was changing.
With that, he kissed Margo, Jack's forehead, and then Claire's. He left the room for a minute and go the camera. He had to get a picture for his office.