Pairing: Jack & Kate

Rating: T

Warning: Possible finale spoilers! Read at your own risk!

Author´s note: It´s hard to believe the end is around the corner, isn´t it? Six wonderful years, a great journey, lots of new friends, and, of course, the best tv couple in the history of television – that´s the result of this amazing show. I have no doubts that the finale will be rewarding, and that our couple will, once again, show exactly how epic they can be.

While we´re waiting Sunday, I decided to write a little something about what I think could happen in the finale. It is based on some spoilers, but none of them are exactly clear, so I´m not saying it will go this way. It´s just my version of how I´d, maybe, like it to be. It´s gonna be around 4-5 chapters long.

Happy finale week! JIF!

Chapter 1

He opened the door for her and she entered, looking around. They were in a fancy hall, hundreds of tables scattered around, waiters, flowers, expensive chandeliers… She turned to face him.

˝Why did you bring me here? ˝

˝I want you to meet someone. ˝

˝Meet who? ˝she asked, irritated.

He just smiled. ˝Our table is this way. ˝

She watched him leave, stunned. She knew she should leave this place, but, in a way, he did save her from jail. Plus, she had to admit she was a bit curious about the reason behind all of this; so she took a deep breath and followed him.

She heard him say Oh, we meet again. One would think you´re stalking me. and then saw him shaking hands with a woman. The woman had her back turned towards her, so she couldn't see her face, but she could see that she had blonde hair. She heard her let out an awkward giggle then say Uhm…nice to see you too. The woman turned around and Kate was finally able to see her face. It was the pregnant woman from the cab. Claire.

Desmond snapped her out of her shock. ˝Oh, there you are. Kate, I´d like you to meet…Claire, is it? ˝he asked, and Claire nodded, recognizing Kate and smiling at her. Kate smiled back.

˝I know. ˝she said. ˝We…we already met. ˝

Desmond looked first at one, then at another. ˝Oh, did ya´? How interesting. ˝

Deciding to pass to ask what was that interesting; Kate placed herself next to Claire. If she was honest with herself, that Desmond guy freaked her out a bit.

Then, a young boy joined them.

Claire smiled. ˝Uhm…this is my…well, nephew, I guess. ˝she said, and they both smiled awkwardly. Kate found that cute.

David shook hands with Kate and Desmond. ˝Nice to meet you. I´m David.˝

˝David´s playing tonight. ˝Claire announced proudly.

˝Oh, really? What are you playing? ˝

˝Piano. ˝he replied; then looked around the hall, searching for someone.

˝You´re looking for Jack? ˝Claire asked, noticing his gaze.

˝Yeah. ˝

˝Jack? ˝Desmond asked and Claire looked at him, finding him a bit rude.

˝My dad. ˝David explained.

Desmond looked at the concert manifest that was placed on the table. ˝David….David…David Shephard? ˝

David nodded.

˝You dad is Jack Shephard? ˝Desmond asked, secretly looking at Kate, making sure to emphasize the name. He saw her flinch and smiled.

Kate frowned. Jack Shephard. There was something about that name…She couldn't quite put a finger on it, but there was something oddly familiar…

˝Everything worked out fine? ˝she heard Claire ask; and she snapped out of her thoughts.

˝Sorry? ˝

Desmond smiled knowingly. So far, his plan was going great.

David turned towards Desmond. ˝You know my dad? ˝

˝Yeah, I…we were on the same plane. ˝he explained, distracted. ˝Listen, I think I saw him down in the lobby, I´m gonna go and get him, okay? The concert´s about to begin. ˝he said and got up, disappearing before either of them could say anything.

(…..)

˝Excuse me…Jack, right? ˝

Jack turned around. Surprised at first, he smiled. ˝Yeah. You´re…Desmond, right? ˝

˝Right, brotha. ˝Desmond said, shaking hands with Jack. Jack smiled, shaking his head.

˝What? ˝

˝Nothing, it´s just… I can´t remember the last time I was at some place and you weren´t there. ˝

Desmond grinned. ˝And seems like coincidences never end. ˝I´ve just met you son and sister. ˝He nodded towards the table. ˝Apparently, we´re at the same table. The show´s about to begin, so they sent me to find you. ˝

˝Yeah, sure. ˝

They started leaving, but suddenly Jack´s pager went off. He looked down at it.

˝Sorry, I have to take this. Hospital. ˝

Desmond nodded. He listened to Jack talk with someone.

˝Rose, it´s not the best moment. My son is having a concert and…. can´t you call someone else? ˝Pause. ˝Okay…fine. I´ll…I´ll be there in 20 minutes. ˝

Jack hung up, looking down at his cell phone.

˝Sorry, I have to go. There´s been a crash, ten injured, they need me back at the hospital. Could you…could you tell David I´m sorry? ˝

Desmond nodded. ˝Sure, brotha. ˝

˝Thanks. See you. ˝

Desmond watched him leave; then turned back to look at Kate.

˝Figures. ˝he muttered; then headed back to join them at the table.

p.s. I know nothing important happened in this chapter, but I promise more exciting stuff in the next ones. Please tell me what you think and if it´s worth continuing. If I get enough reviews, I might be motivated enough to update it later tonight ;)