Chapter 1

Kim took a deep breath as she looked at the building in front of her. It's been so long since she's been here. Two years to be exact. She didn't want to come here, but sometimes things have to be done and she had to do this. Although it'd be awkward speaking to him after two years, Kim was prepared. She was going to talk to him and get him to agree with her. It will be hard, but how hard will it be talking to Jack Brewer. Her ex-husband. She could remember their break up like yesterday. Things were thrown, words were exchanged. Then she could remember the divorce court, both having joint custody of their daughter, but Kim ran away with her, knowing Jack would never see her again.

Big mistake.

Now she lives in a quaint two bedroom apartment on the other side of Manhattan. And, worse of all, their daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and Jack had no clue. She just found out a few months ago, and sat in her room deciding if she should tell him or not. Finally she came to the decision of telling him. Oh how hard she knew it'd be. Jack would probably take her from her care and declare she's a terrible mother. Kim didn't want that, no. Maybe she still loved him, who knew? Not anyone she knew. And obviously, not Jack. She didn't have stable job, but it was enough to pay her bills and put food on the table for her and her daughter. Jack had more. He owned his own companies around America and had strings of dojos around it too. All Kim had was her daughter, a home to live in, a job and food for the both of them.

Taking a deep breath, Kim walked into the revolving doors and walked to the first desk. The female looked up, with wide eyes. "Kim?" She questioned uncertain of herself.

Kim forced a smile. "Hey Kelsey," She said.

The woman couldn't believe her eyes. Before her was her ex-best friend, Kim Crawford. And what was she going to do? Hug her of course! Kelsey hugged the blonde tightly, and Kim was hesitant to return it. She slowly returned the hug, it felt awkward. Kelsey let her go and smiled. "What are you doing here?" She asked her.

Kim thought for a moment. Yeah, she was scared to say she needed to see her ex-husband, but it has been long overdue and she knew Jack should've stayed in their daughter's life. It was heartless and cold of her to make him never see his daughter again so unexpectedly. She even changed her phone number and make sure it was never in phone books again. That's how scared she was of Jack's wrath. "Kim?" Kelsey questioned.

Kim looked at her and nodded. "I need to see Jack," She said.

Kelsey nodded, not wanting to ask why; she decided to show Kim to her ex-husband's new office. Kim followed, neither wanted to start a conversation. Both knew the awkwardness would sweep in, and none wanted it. The elevator doors opened, and both female's walked in. Kim felt the urge to cry. What would he say when he saw her? Yell? Scream? Or just be plain calm about it? Kim didn't know and was scared to find out. Kelsey clicked the button for the 37th floor. The highest floor in the building. Kim took a deep breath and closed her eyes. "You he misses you," Kelsey said quietly, "he's angry, but he misses you."

Kim didn't believe that. She couldn't. He was Jack. He held plenty of grudges and Kim knew she was in his grudges book. She shrugged, not wanting to speak. Oh to hell with it! I'm scared! Kim thought. The doors opened and they walked out. All eyes turned to them as they walked out. People were whispering about Kim. She knew it. The benefits of being his ex-wife, she thought bitterly. It wasn't a benefit, it sucked. Good thing the press forgot about her. Kelsey walked up to the last door down the hall and knock. Heads were poking out of offices and staring at Kim. She could feel them. "Come in," She heard a gruff voice.

The person sounded like they needed sleep. I can't do this! Kim thought. It was too late though. They were walking in and Kim was pretty scared. Kelsey blocked Kim from her boss' view. "Jack." Kim inhaled sharply. "Someone's here to see you," Kelsey said, "it's urgent."

Kelsey said that before he could rush her out. "Leave and close the door. Make sure everyone gets back to work too," He said.

Kelsey nodded and turned to leave. She whispered 'good luck' into her ex-friend's ear and walked out. He had his chair facing the window. Thank goodness, Kim thought. "State your problem so you can leave," Jack said.

Kim said down on one of the chairs and nodded to herself. "It's about our daughter Claire," Kim said.

Hearing the name Claire, his chair turned around in a flash and he glared at the blonde in front of him. It was a cold one too, but you could see specks of unreadable emotions swirling around in his eyes. Boy was he pissed. "Kimberly?" He sneered.

Kim flinched. You knew he was mad when he used her full name. "Jack-"

He stood up and walked around his desk so he was in front of her. Even at 27, Jack was still gorgeous. His brown hair bounced as he approached the blonde. She was forced to look into his beautiful brown eyes. At times, her eyes would just drop to his lips. "What happened to my daughter? Where is she?" Jack yelled.

Kim flinched. Now, tears were about to fall, and there was nothing she could do about it. "Wait," Kim said, "I need you to come to the hospital with me."

Jack raised a brow. You could tell he wanted nothing to do with the blonde. "Why?" He asked.

Kim sniffled, this would be hard. A tear slipped down Kim's cheek. Jack noticed that she was paler than before. Her eyes were dull. No emotions were in them or on her face. Only sadness showed. "Claire's in the hospital," Kim said.

Jack was angry. What had she done to his daughter to put her there? "What did you do?" He hissed.

Kim sat up straight. "Nothing! It was nature playing tricks on me!" Kim screamed, "Claire has leukemia! I need you!"

Jack's heart raced. He knew he still loved this woman. At first he thought she needed him physically (although it could help, she looked like hell), but he remembered what she just said about their daughter and shook the thought of being physically with her, away. He moved away from her and grabbed his jacket. Kim looked confused as Jack put it on his coat. "W-what are you d-doing?" Kim stammered.

He adjusted the collar on his coat and walked towards the door. "Where else? Get your car ready. We're going to see Claire," Jack said.

Kim stood up and followed him. "I can't afford one! I took the bus here!" Kim exclaimed.

Jack stopped and looked at the woman behind him. "Where do you work?" He asked.

He was already worried about her weight. She looked like a walking talking pale stick. Now she didn't have a car? Seriously, he was worried. "Kim," He said when she wouldn't answer.

Kim bit her bottom lip. Jack could feel his pants tighten. He knew what was happening. She was turning him on. Jack looked away and opened his office door. "Forget it. We're taking my car," Jack mumbled.

Kim nodded. She knew it. Jack didn't appreciate her presence no more. They walked towards the elevator, Kim once again grabbing the attention of his employees. Jack glared at them hissed for them to return to their work. They quickly returned to typing or whatever they were doing, much to Jack's pleasure. Jack pressed the elevator button and they waited for it. "About Claire…" Kim whispered, "I'm sorry."

Jack didn't even take a single glance at Kim. He just shrugged. "I should've let you see her after the divorce," Kim continued, much to Jack's displeasure. "You don't-"

The elevator door opened and Jack walked in. Kim followed him, knowing he wasn't listening to her. The ride down was awkward and Kim wanted to die. Will we ever be able to get along ever again? She thought sadly. Her twisted her foot awkwardly and glanced at what Jack was doing. Like before when they were married, Jack was on his phone, working. Maybe that's why were divorced… and he asked me why I wanted one, Kim thought. She felt her phone vibrate and she pulled it out of her back pocket. "Flip phones are out," Jack murmured.

Kim rolled her eyes and answered it. "Hello?" She questioned.

There was a sigh heard from the other end. "Kim! Claire's awake and asking for you… and Jack," Her mother whispered the whole thing.

Kim looked at Jack. She had to hold back a gasp when she saw Jack staring intently at her. He caught her gaze and quickly looked away. As Kim continued to talk to her mother, Jack was looking her outfit. And may he say that it disgusted him. Maybe she's poor? Jack thought. But how'd he know? He hadn't seen her in years. Kim hung up her phone and placed it in her purse. "What did she want?" Jack asked as the elevator stopped in the garage. They exited it and walked to Jack's car – however Kim was too shy to say anything. Jack rolled his eyes. You'd think after two years of being divorced, she wouldn't be scared to talk to me, he thought. "Well?"

Jack halted in front of a red Porsche and Kim's mouth dropped. "You drive this?" She asked.

Jack shrugged and nodded. "Get in and tell me what she said," Jack said.

Kim got into the Porsche and silently sat with Jack. He began driving and Kim sat awkwardly in her seat. "Tell me what your mother said!" Jack yelled.

Kim flinched. Okay, we need to learn to get along again, she thought. "Uh, Claire really wants to see you. My mom told her that I was going to get you and Claire started squealing in excitement," Kim replied.

Jack relaxed and rested his hand on his lap. "She's five. She doesn't deserve this," Kim sobbed.

If this were the days they were married, Jack would've stopped the car to kiss her until she felt better. But they weren't and he had to go for the latter. And it was going to sound rude. "Shut up, Kim," Jack said harshly.

Kim's sobs ceased and became sniffles. Okay, so maybe her ex didn't like her anymore, but she had to get along with him for the sake of their daughter. And she knew it was going to be harder than she thought.

L.A.L.

Jack and Kim walked in to the hospital, side by side, in awkward air. Kim could literally feel herself suffocating in the journey to their daughter's room. They arrived on the floor for cancer patients and immediately went to the front desk. "Hello," The woman said snobbishly. Her snobbish attitude disappeared as she looked at Jack. "Hello, Mr. Brewer."

She winked flirtatiously at him and he scowled. "Where's Claire Brewer's room?" He questioned rudely.

She smiled and licked her lips seductively. Kim could feel her jealously rise. Wait – why? I don't like or love Jack anymore! Kim thought. "Down the hall. Room 345-"

Jack grabbed his ex-wife's upper arm and dragged her to the room. They stopped in front of the room and Jack let Kim go. Kim opened the door and mentioned for him to follow her. As soon as Jack's face came in to view, a loud shout of excitement was heard. "Daddy!" The little girl in the room screamed happily.

Jack raced to the bed and hugged the girl. He kissed her forehead and cheek repeatedly. "I missed, baby girl," Jack whispered.

Her tiny hands wrapped around his neck and Jack smiled. Kim had to, it was too irresistible, and she smiled at the scene in front of her. Kim's mom left the bedside and went to stand by her dad. "Should I start planning the second wedding?" She whispered jokingly to her daughter.

Kim laughed a little. "No, it's fine," Kim said, "I don't love him anymore."

Her mother looked at her. "Sweetheart, you're debt because of these hospital bills! And look at you! You lost over 20 pounds in the last few months! If anything, another marriage with Jack will help."

Kim shook her head. "Mommy," Claire's bubbly voice called.

Kim smiled and walked to her daughter's bedside. She kissed her cheek and Claire smiled. "Are you alright?" She asked.

Claire pouted and Jack smiled. His eyes drifted towards his ex-wife's cleavage her shirt was showing off. She couldn't keep the jacket on? Jack thought. He looked at his daughter who was touching her bits of hair on her head. "Mommy. Daddy. Look at me! I ugly! I have no more hair to bounce around!" Claire cried.

Tears fell down her face and tears threatened to come out of Kim's eyes. Jack saw this and shook his head. "No, you're not. Let no one make you think otherwise, you're beautiful, Baby girl. You look just like your mom, hair or no hair, you're beautiful," Jack said.

Kim blushed. D-did he just imply I was beautiful? She thought in awestruck. Claire wiped her tears away and smiled. "What will happen to me, Daddy?" She asked.

Jack shrugged and kissed her forehead. "I honestly don't know," Jack whispered.

Claire pouted sadly. "Will I die, Daddy?" She asked.

Jack and Kim's heart stopped. I won't allow it, they both thought. "No!" Jack accidently yelled, scaring his daughter. Claire and Kim's eyes widened. "I mean, you will not. Claire, you'll live to see your seventh birthday." He kissed his daughter's knuckles, "I promise."

Kim stood up. "Jack can we talk?" She asked.

Jack nodded and followed Kim out the room. "What?" Jack asked.

Kim took a deep breath. "Can you see if you're able to donate one of bones to Claire?" Kim asked, "my family would try, but when my mother did, she only got ¼ of the same bone type, my brother got three quarters and I got half."

Jack nodded and Kim sent him a small smile. "Thank you," Kim whispered.

She walked back into the room and Jack stared at the spot she was just standing in. I will. For you and my daughter, Kim. I'd do anything for you two.

L.A.L.

Jack and Kim sat together in the waiting room waiting for Jack's results. The nurse came and sent them a small sad smile. "Half," She said. They groaned and Kim began crying. Jack hugged her and rubbed her back. "Is it possible…?"

Jack looked at her. "What?" He asked.

The nurse bit her lip, "Do you guys have another child?"

Jack's heart stopped and Kim looked at her and shook her head slowly. "Just Claire," Kim said.

The nurse nodded. "Well then… maybe you guys should call the rest of your families. It'd really help," She said.

The parents both nodded and the nurse left. Jack let Kim go and walked back into Claire's room. He sat in the chair by her bedside and kissed her forehead, "Will I be okay, Daddy?"

Jack rubbed his daughter's cheek and held her tiny hand. "We don't know yet… we have to call the rest of the family," Jack replied.

Claire coughed violently and Jack had to stop himself from demanding they put her in surgery quickly. Jack rested his forehead on the bar of Claire's hospital bed. "Daddy, I'm going to die, aren't I?" Claire asked in a small voice.

Jack felt a tear escape his eye. He shook his head and stood up. "I have to make some calls, Sweetheart," He said.

He kissed her forehead and left the room. When he got out there, Kim was on the phone speaking to her family already. Jack dialled a number on his phone. After several rings, the person finally picked up. "Hello?" They said.

Jack looked at his crying ex-wife. "Yeah, mom. I need you and dad to come to the hospital," Jack said resisting the urge to hug and kiss Kim's pain away, "it's urgent."

Ugh! Haven't written one in a long time… how'd you guys like it? I hope I get reviews… just hope.

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