Prequel to "Need You Now"

For Crystal ;) and Suzanne :D...and Andry, thanks for BETA-ing :D

Disclaimer - I own nothing...enjoy

Juliet smiled as the song on the radio played Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood. The song always reminded her of James, he was her cowboy and she loved it. She quickly flipped a pancake and glanced at the pouring coffee. She never made this big a breakfast on Friday mornings but since she was going away to a medical conference for a week, she thought she'd do something nice for James. She hummed playfully with the song, swaying her hips as she finished the breakfast.

"Well, hello there." James smiled as he walked into the kitchen.

"Hi." Juliet smiled as she turned to face him. He wrapped his arms around her waist and placed a soft kiss on her lips.

"Something smells nice." Sawyer smiled as Juliet twisted in his arms to finish the pancakes.

As the two sat at the table to eat, Sawyer watched Juliet open the newspaper and hand him the sports section.

"I will be leaving around noon but I should be back on Sunday night." She said to him.

"Alright," Sawyer smiled, "what is this medical conference about anyways?" He asked.

"I'm only attending because I was invited to give a lecture, I might even attend a few lectures for fun." Juliet smiled back. A smile spread on Sawyer's lips as Juliet returned to her newspaper. She sat back in her chair, right leg crossed over the left, paper in one hand, coffee in the other. She soon noticed his eyes on her.

"What is it?" She asked seeing his grin.

"Nothin'." Sawyer replied. She gave him a sweet smile before standing.

"I'm going to finish getting ready," Juliet said as she walked up to him. Sawyer pulled her down to sit her on his lap. "I'll see you Sunday, be careful at work." She added kissing him.

"I always am." He smiled as she stood again. "Have a good time at your conference." He added as she walked out of the room.

"Dr Juliet Burke." She said to the teen boy working at the front desk. She quickly noticed his wandering eyes and closed the top button of her shirt. He smiled at her with flushed cheeks and handed her her room key.

"Room 504," He said. "Have a good stay Dr. Burke." She took her key and bags and made her way to her room. Before the elevator door closed, a dark haired man walked in with suitcases.

"Hi." He smiled at her.

"Hey." She smiled back. She looked at him from head to toe. He was quite tall and had dark hair.

"Beautiful day." He said again trying to make small talk.

"My floor." Juliet said brushing past him as the doors opened. Juliet walked into the large room and immediately threw open the curtain. She smiled as the sunlight kissed her face. After a quick glance at her watch, she changed into her black dress and made her way to the conference room where she was to attend an orientation. After picking up her identification and welcoming kit, she walked to the bar and ordered a martini.

"Hey!" She heard a guy say behind her. Juliet turned around and smiled as her eyes met elevator guy's eyes.

"Hi." She smiled at him. He motioned to the seat next to her. Juliet shook her head and he sat down next to her.

"I didn't know you were here for the conference." He smiled.

"I'm a fertility specialist; I'm here to give a lecture." Juliet smiled back.

"I'm Jack, by the way," He said putting a hand out, "Jack Shephard."

"Juliet Burke." She said shaking his hand.

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