Rating: T
Summary: Carol Littleton wanted the perfect life: Married with 2 kids. It was so close to happening, but sometimes dreams don't come true. This is the story of Claire's mom, her relationship with Christian, and the surprising character connections she has. This is to fill in the gaps of how Jack and Claire are brother and sister.
Disclaimer: I don't have anything to do with Lost; they belong to JJ, Damon, Carlton, and ABC. I just like writing fanfics.
A/N: All of the chapters will be told from Carol's POV. I've wanted to write a story about her and her side of things, since I came up with the theory that Jack and Claire were brother and sister!!! Which I am SO happy was true!!!
Chapter 1 – New Beginnings
It was a hot September day in the fall of 1981. Carol Littleton looked around that the place she was now calling work. A junior high school library, where she had loved working. Having a love for books made her want to share it with children. There were books stacked all round Lincoln Valley Middle School's library in a wide range of subjects. Tucking her blonde hair behind her ears, she noticed how messy some of the shelves were.
"I'll definitely have to do some rearranging." She laughed, with her Australian accent.
Carol had just moved to Los Angelus for college with the money her parents had saved for her. It was dream they had, for their daughters to make their dreams come true, and she wanted to go to the US. But a deep part of her longed for her mother and father to see her now. They were taken away to soon by the car accident when she was 14. Which left her big sister Lindsey to take care of her. Having a job as a librarian would help pay for college, and she finally convinced Lindsey to let her go.
"Miss Littleton?" An older man asked from the doorway.
Carol turned her head and smiled. "Yes. You must be Mr. Briggs? The principal?"
The man nodded, shaking her hand. "Yes. Welcome to Lincoln Valley Middle School. I hope you're making yourself comfortable."
"I sure am. I really think I going to like it here." Carol said hopefully, with her blue eyes wide.
16 pairs of little eyes stared at Carol, making her somewhat nervous. A class of the 6th graders was brought for their library time. She had already met with most of the 7th and 8th grade, now it was the 11 year olds turn.
"Hello everyone! I'm your new librarian Miss Littleton. I guess I'm not the only one who's new either. You all just came from elementary school, and now are with the big kids. Who I must say some are actually taller than myself." The students laughed, making Carol feel more comfortable. "Does anyone notice I have an accent?"
Everyone's hands went up. She decided to pick a little boy with red hair.
"Where are you from Miss Littleton?" He asked.
"Australia." Some of the kid's mouths dropped. "It's not that far away." She chuckled. Then asking the boy another question, "What's your name?"
"Mark Silverman." He smiled proudly.
"Nice to meet you Mark. Which brings me to introductions. I want all of you to say your name and what your favorite class is." She smiled excitedly.
The children answered, saying their favorite classes were lunch, recess, music, or gym. When it came to a little boy with dark brown hair and brown eyes, he shyly lifted his head.
"My name is Jack Shephard and I really like science class." He said quietly sitting next to Mark.
Suddenly a boy yelled, "Because Jack's a DORK!"
Carol saw Jack's face turn down and go red from shame. She had to say something.
"Phillip, that is NOT a nice way to talk about your classmates. You should apologize before I send you to the Principal." She disciplined.
Phillip lowered his head. "Yes, mamn."
Carol looked back towards Jack. "Science is loads of fun. You don't have to worry what others say of you."
Jack looked back up at her and smiled.
When the kids found books to read a while later, Carol walked over towards Jack. "Hey Jack. What are you reading?"
He looked up with his large brown eyes. "About bugs!"
She giggled at how excited he was to be reading about bugs. "I've got something to show you? I think I know some more books you'll like."
"Ok." Jack sat the book down and followed Carol.
They went to a section of the school's huge library. "You see all of this Jack? This whole area is the science section."
Jack's eyes grew large as he looked around. "Wow!"
Carol was so happy to see him excited. "There is everything from bugs, plants, animals, dinosaurs, the solar system, and medicines. Anything you want to look up is here."
Jack smiled widely. "Thank Miss Littleton!"
"You're quite welcome." Carol said proudly. Life here in LA was off to a great start.
"So how is life going in the States?"
"I love it here. It's just like back home, but everything is backwards. I had to concentrate so hard on driving." Carol laughed into the phone.
"You're not into any trouble?"
"Lindsey, I'm fine." Carol said with disgust. "Stop acting like mum."
"I am your older sister and I'm worried about you."
"You don't have to be. The school I work at is great, the kids are adorable, and my classes are fun."
"Just don't hang around the me. They can't be trusted."
Carol laughed. "I'm getting off the phone now. Bye sis. Love you."
"Love you too Carol."
She hung up the phone laughing and went back to studying for an up coming test in her psychology class.
A/N: Let me know what you all think of it so far!!! I've always had a feeling Carol and Jack knew each other. Next chapter, Carol meets Christian for the first time.
