It all began on a warm calm night.
And it all ended on a windy morning at the beach.
Kate remembered as Jack, Sawyer, and Sayid carrying her as everyone came running towards her. Concerned faces came closer as everything began to blur and fade. Kate mumbled to herself as they carried her further up the beach. For a brief second she saw Locke come running over and helped hold her. Jack began yelling for them to place her underneath one of the huts and to give them some air. Within seconds Sawyer began yelling as well, telling people to back off or he would slug them. Kate looked up as her eyelids fluttered and stared up at Jack and Sawyer. Both never looked so worried or scared before.
Kate stared up at them and knew deep down inside her heart that she loved them both very much…but she wasn't meant to be with either one of them. Together they were the perfect man…apart she knew the truth.
Being laid down on some blankets, she stared up at a makeshift roof on one of the huts. Laying there a terrible pain rushed through her and she weakly cried out.
That's when she heard Desmond screaming.
Laying there it suddenly hit her, looking up she saw Sawyer sitting beside her squeezing her hand. For the first time in awhile she looked him in the eyes and saw he truly was scared for her.
"Hey Freckles, don't you worry…"
His voice trailed off, looking to the other side she saw Jack yelling at Sun and Claire to get his supplies. Glancing down, she saw most of the crowd were being held off by Locke who told them to go about their way…this wasn't a circus show. Kate watched as her friends tried to stretch their necks and watch what was going on. Finally after Locke screamed at them for the third time they began walking away. Charlie and Hugo stayed still watching with worried eyes.
She then looked down at her jeans and saw the blood.
This wasn't happening…
She told herself as another horrible pain filled her. Shutting her eyes everything began to play backwards on how she did indeed ended up on his island. Thinking of all those years of running and the pain. For a brief moment she even thought about Kevin and how badly she wished he was here with her.
Desmond…
She thought, she didn't want him to see this.
Just then he appeared, most likely he was taking his morning jog down the beach when he heard the yelling. Nearly tumbling down in the sand he came running and skidded to stop. His eyes were wide as he approached the opening of the hut.
"What's happening?!"
His thick accent sounded, right away he stared down at Kate and all color drained from his face.
"No…"
His voice was shaken as he collapsed on his knees by her feet. Breathing heavily he kneeled there before trying to reach and take her hand.
"Kate…"
"Desmond you need to leave!"
Jack snapped, Kate felt another horrible cramp and shut her eyes. She had never felt pain like this before. Crying she felt Sawyer's grip on her hand tighten before Desmond moved up and almost knocked him over.
"Hey!"
Sawyer yelled, Desmond leaned over her with his bangs hanging down over his eyes. He looked scared to death.
"Desmond?"
Kate said weakly, that when Sayid appeared and Jack asked to be alone, he needed to help her. Sayid nodded before motioning for Sawyer and Desmond to leave with him. Right away Sawyer shook his head.
"Screw off doc, I ain't leaving her!"
Kate let go of Sawyer's hand and weakly grabbed onto Desmond's shirt. She had so many things to say right now yet she couldn't find the strength to speak. Jack was shaking badly now before Sun ran over with the bag of medical supplies and some bottled water.
Her eyes found Kate's for a second as they traced down her and then looked away. That's when Jack asked her to sit with her. Standing up he quickly ordered that Sawyer and Desmond would speak with him outside. Desmond acted as if he hadn't even heard him. Kate laid there feeling awful cramps go through her body as he softly whispered into her ear that everything was going to be all right. His hand gently touched her forehead and she saw he was shaking as well.
"Everything is going to be all right love…I promise."
Finally Jack yelled and Sayid took hold of his arm. Desmond fought him for a second before Sayid yanked him up to a standing position. Both Sawyer and Desmond stood together in the hut before Jack snapped again for them to talk with him outside. Kate wanted to tell them not to leave her but the pain was getting worse.
Sun sat beside her and gently began rubbing her arm.
Sawyer and Desmond gave a very uncertain look before they finally turned around and disappeared through the opening and into the bright blinding sunshine.
Outside the air was thick with the scent of salt water. Further down the beach everyone watched and tried to figure out what was going on. Outside of the tent Jack, Sayid, Locke, Sawyer, and Desmond stood.
"What's wrong with her brother?"
Desmond asked, his eyes wide and on edge, he looked worried.
Jack stood there for a second sighing before rubbing the stubble that had grown over his face and neck.
"She's having a miscarriage…"
Sawyer and Desmond fell silent. The expression of shock showed through their eyes. Locke simply looked away as Sayid sighed. Finally Sawyer shook his head in disbelief.
"What?"
Jack nodded.
"I need some time alone with her, Sun will help me…she just needs to be alone."
"Wait…she was pregnant?"
Sawyer couldn't believe it, anger showed though his eyes. Jack looked just as angry yet tried his hardest to stay calm. It seemed as though everything was spinning around them and out of control.
"The bleeding seems heavy and I need to stay with her…looks as though she was maybe a month or so along…"
Locke glanced at Sawyer and he caught it.
"Hey Mister Clean, don't look at me…"
Locke kept a calm face.
"Like what?"
"Like you feel sorry for me or something…I ain't the daddy…"
Sayid rolled his eyes and mumbled something before Sawyer took a step closer to Locke and Jack.
"Me and the lady might have had a few rolls in the hay, but that was a million years ago…"
"You shut your mouth!"
Desmond yelled at him, Sawyer looked over slightly suspired by this outburst. Sawyer who was really hiding the fact he was scared for Kate pretended to put his toughest face on before turning towards Desmond.
"And why the yell are you here buttons? You ain't got nothing to do with this…"
Right away it clicked for Sayid and Locke, standing back they watched it unfold.
"I told you to shut your mouth brother, I won't tell you again."
Sawyer tried taking a step close to Desmond, his hands all ready made into fists. Quickly Jack came between them as they glared at each other.
"Enough! Now isn't the time! Now Locke…you tell everyone Kate is all right, nobody has to know anything more then that. Sun and I will stay with here…Sayid?"
Sayid looked over.
"Could you make sure nobody tries snooping around?"
Sayid nodded, he was good friends with Kate as well. Jack then flashed his eyes at both men and spoke in a stern voice.
"Now listen! This isn't a pissing contest! Enough is enough! All that matters is that we make sure Kate is all right okay?"
Sawyer and Desmond glared at each other past Jack's shoulder before Sawyer mumbles something.
"Yeah…sure…"
Jack nodded before Desmond spoke up, his voice shaken.
"I…I would like to stay with her."
"And what the hell is that?"
Sawyer asked looking at him, right away Desmond looked at the other men before pushing his hair back and sighing. It took all his strength to not break down and cry then.
"Because…I…think I'm the father."
Jack turned around and faced Desmond along with Sawyer. The most overwhelming glare of anger filled both men's eyes before Sayid saw this and spoke up.
""I think that would be fine, as long as you stay out of Jack's way."
Desmond quickly nodded before looking at Jack with pleading eyes. Finally Jack dropped his eyes and stared down at the sand.
"Fine…but give me a half an hour, then you can sit with her."
Desmond's eyes looked completely heartbroken yet he thanked Jack and sat outside the hut. Right away his eyes became serious as he stared straight ahead almost in a trance. His breathing was heavy.
Locke, Sayid, Sawyer, and Jack all stood there for a second before Jack started towards the hut. Sawyer stood there for a second, looking at Desmond in disgust. Going inside, Jack knew he looked at Desmond again he might do exactly what Sawyer what to do…
Kill him.
Inside the tent Jack's eyes adjusted to the dimmer light and say Kate laying there on the blankets. Sun was cooing her softly and rubbing her arm. Kate's eyes would flutter open whenever a cramp would come and her face would crumple up before relaxing. Jack eyed the crotch of her jeans and saw the blood soaking through.
"Let's get her undressed…"
Jack said softly, Sun's eyes met his before nodding. He knew this wasn't the smartest thing to bring a expecting mother to help him, but he trusted her. Sun's eyes didn't look worried at all, just simply full of pity whenever Kate cried out from the pain. Without speaking she began to help Jack.
Outside of the tent Desmond simply sat and stared ahead at the ocean. His eyes had no emotion at all. Sawyer meanwhile had paced back and forth in front of them before looking down. Using all his strength to control his anger he finally began talking.
"When the hell did you and Kate…"
Desmond's eyes lifted and cut off Sawyer's words. Starring at each other for a few moments without speaking finally Sawyer turned and began walking back towards the others. He couldn't stand it any longer.
Back further down the beach where everyone else was, Locke was in the middle of trying to control the overwhelming amounts of questions that were being thrown his way.
"What's wrong with Kate?"
"Is she hurt?"
"What happened?"
Finally Locke told them straight out that Kate was having a miscarriage. That she's with Jack and Sun and their doing everything they can for her. That he didn't know anything else and wished that they stopped and minded their own business. That he was sure none of them would of wanted to be talked about if the same thing was happening to them.
Right away mumbles came from everyone and Locke heard a few things…
"Must be Sawyers…or Jack's…"
"I can't believe it. I didn't even know she was pregnant."
"How far along do you think she was?"
"Not very far from the looks of it…did she say anything?"
Finally Locke heard one last thing.
"Why is Desmond over there?"
Locke told them to settle down and go on with their day. A few people stood around, worried and uncertain before they began moving around again. Claire stood with Charlie holding the baby and looking as though she was on the verge of tears.
Sayid meanwhile stood on the other side of the tent. Glancing over at Desmond he decided not to say anything. He had watched what had happened with Sawyer. Standing there he then knew why Jack had wanted him to keep guard.
Desmond meanwhile had his head lowered and looked to be praying.
Inside the tent Kate's pants were stripped off and the bleeding still was heavy. Sun soaked some old rags and placed them on her forehead. Jack meanwhile watched her and kept checking her pulse. He knew she would settle down soon and most likely sleep the whole day away. He had seen this happen before.
Trying to pretend his emotions weren't getting in the way, he sat beside her and gently brushed back some of her fallen hair. Kate was crying now.
"Desmond…"
She said weakly, right away Sun and Jack exchanged a look.
A half an hour later Jack covered Kate up and saw that the bleeding would become lighter by the morning. She was now in a feverish state and drifting in and out of sleep. Sitting there with Sun, he sighed.
"She seems okay, bleeding is going down a bit."
"How far along was she?"
"A month…maybe two."
Sun slowly nodded.
"I should bring back some herbs from the garden might help her cramps."
Jack stared ahead, his eyes blank.
"Yeah…that sounds good."
Sun tried to give Jack a small smile before standing and leaving the tent, Jack followed. Right away Desmond stood up, his eyes still wide and scared. Sayid walked over as well. Standing there Jack sighed.
"She lost the baby…there was nothing I could do."
Desmond's eyes dropped before Sayid cleared his throat. Sun meanwhile walked in the opposite direction.
"When…when did it start?"
Desmond asked.
"She was washing up when I heard her screaming…I ran down and saw her standing in the surf…thought she had cut herself on a rock or something became of all the bleeding…"
Desmond looked as if he was going to be sick.
"I ran over as fast as I could…and so didn't Sayid and Sawyer, she was standing there with her hands in-between her legs holding herself. She was saying something but a terrible pain and then I saw the bleeding…that's when we carried her up here."
"Jesus…"
Desmond mumbled. Jack rubbed the back of his own neck before looking at Sayid.
"Does everyone know?"
Sayid shrugged.
"I suppose…word travels fast around here."
Desmond looked completely ashamed before Jack reached out and touched his shoulder.
"Could you wait until nightfall to see her, Sun wants to give her something for the cramps and I think she should be alone…"
Desmond nodded before looking at him.
"Do you know if it was a boy or a girl?"
Jack shook his head.
"She was too early…I couldn't tell."
Desmond nodded, his eyes almost in a daze.
"All right brother, I'll come back at nightfall…"
Desmond's words trailed off as he began walking down the empty side of the beach, his head down. Sayid and Jack stood together for a second before Sayid stared at him.
"That takes a brave man to do what you did."
Jack make a dry laugh with little humor in it.
"Sayid I didn't do anything…Kate miscarried that's all."
"Did you know about the pregnancy?"
Jack looked at him.
"No…why would I?"
Sayid shook his head.
"Never mind…"
"Go back with Locke, if anyone is asking too many questions tell them to screw…Kate needs to be alone."
"Sure."
Sayid nodded and walked away. Left alone, Jack looked at the ocean and felt like crying himself.
A few hours later at dusk everyone was settling down. The talk around the campfires were about Kate's miscarriage. Everyone was questioning it and felt sorry for her. The biggest topic was who the father was. Most bests were leaning towards Sawyer and then Jack.
But they were all wrong.
As the sky turned a beautiful red and gold color, Desmond sat back on the beach completely alone. He didn't want to talk to anyone.
Sitting there, thinking to himself about what had happened nearly two months ago on that warm fateful night. So much time had been wasted on this island, and all Desmond could see was tragedy and death. Sitting there alone he thought back to Penny and then what had happened in the hatch. Breathing deeply he sat back watching the sun set and thought of Kate.
He remembered he was taking a midnight jog underneath the moonlight. He had been pretty depressed lately and didn't know how much longer he could go on like this. That's when he heard crying and saw her further back near the trees.
He really hadn't gotten close with anyone on the island, nor knew that much about her. She was attractive and strong willed, but other then really exchanging names he knew nothing about her at all. Stopping, he went over before she looked up.
"Hey…you okay?"
Kate quickly wiped her eyes before nodding. Desmond took a seat beside her on the sand. The stars seemed to be sparking out.
"I'm fine thanks…"
Desmond looked her over and saw how bloodshot and raw her eyes were from crying. Tilting her head back she rubbed her face and sighed.
"I'm so tired Desmond."
"Of what?"
"Of history repeating itself."
Desmond made a dry laugh.
"I'll check off on that one sister."
Kate looked over and both locked eyes before they began laughing. Kate gave a nervous laugh before both began cracking up for no reason at all. Their laughter filled the jungle and the lone moonlit beach. Holding onto each other and almost crying from laughing so hard, they finally got control after a few minutes. Still giggling, Kate brushed back some of her fallen hair and looked at him.
"Do you think you've wasted your life Desmond?"
Desmond sat there and had to think hard. Finally he looked at Kate and saw how beautiful her eyes looked in the darkness. Crickets chirped in the darkness.
"Not at all."
Kate looked suspired before turning more towards him.
"But the hatch…and everything that's happened to you since you came here…"
"Oh there was plenty of tragedy in my life before I even came here…"
Desmond them took the photograph out of his back pocket and showed Kate.
"See her?"
"She's beautiful…"
Desmond sighed gazing at the photograph.
"That's my one true love…and sitting here tonight I think looking back at everything, I understand what I have to do now."
"And what's that?"
"Let her go."
Kate just stared at him before Desmond sighed.
"I'm sick and tired of looking back at my mistakes and the past…it's just enough for one lifetime you know?"
Kate slowly nodded before looking at him.
"I know I know exactly what you mean."
Desmond tucked the photograph back before looking over at her.
"So…why were you crying love?"
Kate was struck by how handsome his eyes were and how beautiful his voice sounded. Sighing she sat back in the sand.
"Sawyer…and Jack…I guess everything."
"What about them?"
Kate looked at him, she hadn't told anyone what she had really thought. All this time on the island she kept it bottled up inside her.
"I don't love them…I know they love me, and I do care about them…but I could never love them."
"Have you ever loved before?"
"Once I guess…but I had to leave him simply because of that."
Desmond nodded looking ahead at the dark ocean.
"I guess your right love, we're just two people…lost in the darkness."
Kate's eyes drifted up to him before she leaned over and kissed him. The kiss only lasted a few seconds before she broke away and waited for his response. Desmond sat there for a few seconds without saying anything. Right away Kate wanted to kill herself for being so forward and stupid. Before she could open her mouth to apologize Desmond leaned over and covered his mouth with hers. Right away his beard scratched up against her smooth skin as their mouths opened and closed. Finally when then kiss broke, Kate looked at him…his heart pounding.
"This is a mistake…"
Desmond reached over and touched her cheek gently before smiling.
"There's no such thing as mistakes anymore Kate…"
That's when his arms went around her and they began kissing again. Kate felt herself get lowered into the sand as her hands opened up his shirt and pressed up against his chest. Both began breathing heavy as he touched her and gently kissed her down her neck.
The rest of the night in the darkness of the beach the two made love in the sand. Kate only remembered laying there, her fingernails digging into his tanned back and thinking how different this was. When they finished, he rolled off her and gathered her in his arms. He kissed her before wrapping his arms around her and for once…she felt safe.
The next morning, shortly before dawn both woke. Kate nuzzled up against to his chest before looking at him. His eyes opened and smiled.
"Good morning love…"
Kate smiled before she hiked herself up on her elbow and began kissing him. Desmond's hands went on her and both sat up as they began kissing. Kate was completely out of breath as she held onto him and began working her way down his stomach kissing him. A small coy smile on her lips, she laughed as she kissed and tickled him.
Then she heard something. Freezing she looked down the beach and saw Sawyer and Jim walking through the surf, most likely up early to go fishing. Kate and Desmond were hidden by a slight slope in the sand. Freezing she watched them before quickly getting off Desmond and grabbing her clothes. Desmond sat there watching her in disbelief.
"What's wrong?"
"Shhh!"
She snapped at him before pulling on her pants. Sawyer and Jin were a good distance away, but she knew they would be walking in this direction. Desmond sat there for a moment, watching her and feeling confused before he looked behind him and saw Sawyer and Jin. Sighing, he then understood. Kate finished dressing before looking at him. She tried to find the words before Desmond waved his hand.
"Don't worry about it love…I won't say a word."
"Desmond…"
"No…it's all right."
Kate looked at him with pleading eyes before nodding. Turning quickly she began cutting through the jungle without being seen. Desmond meanwhile grabbed his pants and zipped them up before laying back in the warm sand and watching the sun start coming up.
He knew that nothing would go any further then what had happened. It was just a little fling, something to make Kate forget about her worries for a couple of hours.
Desmond shook his head.
How could he have been so stupid.
By the time Sawyer and Jim past him, Desmond was getting his shirt on.
Sawyer cocked a grin at him.
"What's wrong buttons…lonely night?"
Desmond said nothing and got up heading back to the others who were just waking up. Later that day when Desmond did see Kate again she pretended he wasn't there and acted as though everything was perfectly normal. She hung around with Sawyer and the others. Desmond meanwhile stayed by himself and on the outside…as always.
Twice he caught her looking at him, but every time she would look away once their eyes met. Desmond decided not to bother her so he went his way, and she went hers. They didn't speak for nearly a month until she came to him.
She asked if they could talk alone, so he brought her out where the hatch used to be. Both sat looking down at the huge hole of rubble. Kate looked upset and as though she had been crying. Desmond finally sat down and she looked him right in the eyes.
"I'm pregnant."
The words stuck out in the silence. Desmond didn't say anything. At first he didn't think he heard right.
"What?"
"I'm pregnant…
Desmond sat there before looking at Kate as though he had just been hit with a freezing bucket of water.
"Are…you sure?"
"There's no more pregnancy tests, but I'm late…and I'm never late, also I've been feeling pretty awful in the morning…I'm pretty sure."
Desmond's eyes lowered.
"That night…"
Kate nodded.
"Yeah…"
Both didn't say anything for awhile before Desmond look at her and a smile appeared on his face. The last thing Kate thought she would see. Standing up he walked over to her grinning from ear to ear. He leaned over and hugged her tight. Kate meanwhile felt uncomfortable and simply sat back stunned.
"That's wonderful Kate…"
He said softly in her ear as he hugged her. Kate then pulled back looking at his expression.
"You're not angry?"
Desmond thought of what he had said. He was tried of looking back in the past. There had all ready been so much wasted time. He hoped…in fact he prayed wherever Penny was she was happy and had children of her own. He was shocked, yet kept looking at Kate and knew even though it had been a mistake and he had no idea how she felt about it…he was happy.
Desmond laughed.
"Why would I be angry…that's great news."
"Desmond I don't think you understand…I'm pregnant."
"Yes…you just told me."
"But don't you know what this means?!"
Desmond stood back folding his arms with a smile still on his face.
"That we're going to have a baby."
Kate just sat there in shock before she shook her head.
"No…"
She stood up, pushing him away.
"This isn't supposed to happen…"
Desmond took her by the shoulder and looked at her.
"Kate…don't you remember what we said? No more regrets…"
"But Desmond I don't even know you…"
"Well we have the rest of our life's to catch up."
He tried to gather her into his arms but she pushed him away.
"No!"
Desmond stood back, his smile faded as his eyes became serious. Kate shook her head again.
"This wasn't supposed to happen! Not like this!"
Pushing past him she began to run. Desmond yelled after her but she was gone. Standing there in the ruins of the prison he had been in for three long years, he looked at the sunshine drifting in through the trees. Sighing he then thought of the baby and smiled.
He had always wanted to be a father, yet never got the chance.
Walking back to the beach, he knew he would have to talk to her.
But she wouldn't have any of it. He tried twice pulling here aside from everyone else and wanted to talk with her. But she refused. She told him each time that she didn't want to talk. The last time Desmond got a bit angry and snapped at her.
"Well sooner or later we do have to discuss this!"
With that he walked away from her leaving her alone.
A few days past and they didn't say a word to each other. Finally nearly a week later Desmond found Kate in the jungle throwing up. She was having terrible morning sickness. Dry heaving into the bushes, Desmond walked behind her before pulling back her hair gently and placing his cool feeling hand against her warm neck.
"Leave me alone…"
She said before throwing again. Desmond simply smiled before leaning closer and gently kissing her on the earlobe.
"Please talk to me Kate…don't shut me out of this."
Spitting, Kate turned and wiped her mouth. She looked drained of all energy before looking him in the eyes.
"I can't believe this is happening…"
She said. With that he gently ran his fingertips against her face and began to lower himself in front of her.
"Desmond what are you…"
She stopped and watched him. He held her hands yet kneeled down in front of her and nuzzled her perfectly flat stomach. Pressing himself against her, he stayed there for a few moments and closed his eyes.
He could almost see that tiny thing growing inside of her. Part of him…their baby.
Kate stayed silent watching him before he lifted himself up again and stared at her. With that he simply kissed her on the lips and pressed his forehead against hers, leaning down slightly.
"What are we going to do?"
Kate asked, her voice scared. Desmond laced his hands into hers as they stood together in the jungle and told her softly that he would love her…that's all.
She pulled away and told him she needed time to think, just a week or so. Then they would sit down together and figure out what they were really going to do. Desmond looked down at her flat stomach and thought of their baby. Smiling he told her he would wait.
They decided to stay away from each other so nobody would know what was up. He did his thing, she did hers. Time past and everything seemed normal. But Desmond would watch her from afar…thinking that this was the woman that was carrying his child.
He wanted so badly to tell her he loved her.
But then…that windy morning on the beach came.
The night before Kate told Desmond briefly at the campfire that she wanted to talk to him the following night. She had done a lot of thinking and wanted him to know what was going on. That morning Kate woke early and decided to wash up. Crossing down the beach she saw Desmond in the distance all ready up for his morning jog. He was making him way down the opposite side of the beach. Watching him, Kate's heart ached. She knew nothing about him…yet she was pregnant. Thinking back on the warm dark night all worries of Sawyer or Jack finding out were gone.
Maybe this was really meant to be.
It was strange thinking she was preprint, in fact she was pretty scared. Walking down the beach towards the surf she thought for a brief second how lovely it would be to have a daughter.
Taking her shoes off and rolling up her pant legs she went into the surf, her toes digging into the mushy sand. Looking at the early morning, she let the warm water go up to her ankles. Thinking of Desmond…she then had a horrible cramp.
Freezing she stood there for a second.
Then another one came, so badly she almost fell in the water.
When the next one came she doubled over and held her stomach before crying out. The pain was getting worse.
That's when she looked down at herself and saw the blood.
The baby…
She thought. That's when she began to scream and everyone came.
Now Desmond sat watching the sunset. Sitting there he thought of the baby.
His face crumpling up, he lowered his head and began to cry. For the first time in awhile he let himself cry. He no longer cared about his horrible past and all the mistakes he made. He was now crying for Kate and his unborn child. Crying, he couldn't control himself. This island would never let him leave…and would never let him be happy.
That's when Jack came, pausing for a second and then telling him that Kate was asking for him. Desmond quickly wiped his eyes and got up, the sun was almost completely down now. Passing Jack, Desmond heard one word…
"I'm sorry…"
Desmond went straight ahead and then into the hut.
Kate was covered in blankets and sleeping peaceful. Desmond's heart ached as he sat down beside her and stared down at her. Tears blurring his vision, he held back from crying out and took one of her soft beautiful hands. Gently kissing it he held it up to his face.
"I'm so sorry love…so sorry…"
That's when her eyes weakly opened, she looked at him.
"Desmond?"
Desmond straightened up and looked down at her.
"Shhhh, it's all right…don't move…"
"The baby…I lost the baby?"
Kate asked. Desmond lowered his eyes before nodding. Kate began to shake her head as silent tears rolled down her face.
"Shhh…"
Desmond said through his tears and held onto her hand tighten.
"It's okay though…your all right and that's all that matters…"
"I'm so sorry Desmond…"
Desmond kissed her hand again before brushing back more of her hair from her face. He was crying now and didn't even care.
"I'm so sore…"
"Jack said you'll be okay after you rest a couple of days…"
Kate closed her eyes for a second before sniffling in. That's when Desmond looked down at her.
"I love you."
Kate opened her eyes and looked at him.
"I love you…"
Her words trailed off before more tears came. With her free hand she covered her face and hitched in another cry before he leaned down and softly kissed her forehead. Both sat there crying for a little while before Kate looked up at him.
"So what now?"
Desmond moved closer and gathered her up in his arms. He let her lay against him while holding her.
"I'll take care of you…"
Kate looked up at him and saw he really meant it. Sighing, she took his hand that was laced with hers and kissed it. He smiled through his tears before she simply laid there and drifted off to sleep. An hour or so later when it was completely dark out Jack poked his head in.
He saw Kate fast asleep in Desmond's arms.
"She okay?"
He said softly. Desmond nodded.
"Fell asleep just like that…"
"How's her bleeding?"
Desmond motioned towards her lower half that was covered with the blankets.
"Fine…I checked a few times."
"Okay good…she'll sleep through the morning, then I would like to take a look at her."
Desmond nodded.
"Thank you."
"For what?"
"For looking after her…"
Jack just stared at Desmond before nodding.
"All right, I'll be down the beach…if you need me…"
"I know brother, thanks."
Jack nodded before taking one last look at Kate and leaving.
Alone in the darkness, Desmond gently rocked Kate back and forth in his arms and stared down at her sleeping face. He now knew the reason why he had come to this island in the first place.
To meet her…and take care of her.
Kissing her one last time, Desmond shut his eyes and slept.