Kate stood in the closet once again, but this time with determination. She was trying to pick out an outfit. She finally gave up and picked out a simple outfit, a t shirt and jeans. She could hear cartoons playing downstairs and Claire singing as she cleaned up the kitchen from breakfast.
Kate put on her shirt and then went to put on her jeans when she realized they didn't fit.
"That's odd." Kate murmured. She tried in vain to get them on but they just wouldn't zip. Kate sighed and looked in the mirror. She did feel like she had gained some weight, but she wasn't really eating any different. She grabbed a pair of sweats from her drawer and went downstairs.
Claire noticed immediately that Kate was wearing sweats. "I thought you were leaving the house today."
Kate tied her hair up with a band and grabbed a glass out of the cupboard. "My jeans don't fit." She said simply.
"What?"
"Yeah."
"Well, you've been feeling pretty sick lately right?" Claire asked.
"Yeah." Kate sat down at the island in the middle of the kitchen.
"Maybe you should see someone." Claire suggested.
Kate gave her a look.
"Not like that. Like a doctor." Claire said.
Kate looked down at the mention of the word doctor.
Claire grabbed Kate's hand. "Kate, you need to go. You know I wouldn't be forcing you if I didn't think you needed it."
Kate nodded. "I know. You're right. I'll go tomorrow."
"Really?" Claire asked, surprised.
"Yeah. I will." Kate assured her.
"All right then." Claire smiled at her. "I have to take Aaron to school, you're sure you'll be okay at home?"
"I'll be fine." Kate smiled back. "I'll clean up a little. I know I haven't been too helpful around here lately. I'm sorry."
"It's okay. I understand. I was the same way after Charlie-"Claire stopped herself. "I was the same way."
The two shared a look before Claire left with Aaron.
Kate went into the bathroom and opened the medicine cabinet and stared at the top shelf. She knew what was wrong with her. At least she thought she knew.
"Is it ready yet?" Jack asked excitedly as he paced their bedroom back and forth.
"No not yet."Kate was sitting on their bed, smiling at Jack's enthusiasm.
"Well when?"
"One more minute. Sit down Jack." Kate laughed.
"Why aren't you nervous about this?" Jack asked as he sat beside her, taking her hand in his, more for his own comfort than for Kate.
"I am. I'm just good at hiding it." Kate grinned.
Jack returned her smile. "Is it ready yet?" He asked again.
She looked down at her watch. "Ready." She looked back up at him.
Jack took her face in his hands and kissed her softly. "No matter what happens after this, we're gonna be okay."
"I know." Kate nodded. "Ready?"
"Ready."Jack smiled.
Kate looked down at the pregnancy test. "It's negative."
"Oh." It was all that Jack could muster.
Kate's eyes filled with tears. She couldn't bear to look up at Jack again.
"I'm sorry." She whispered.
"Why are you apologizing? You have nothing to be sorry for. We're going to have a baby someday." Jack promised and took her in his arms, and they cried together.
Kate's heart beat out of her chest as she waited for the test results. She sat on the bathroom floor, anxiously tapping her fingers against the cardboard box.
"Where are you when I need you?" Kate asked to herself. Jack had appeared to her several times since she had first seen him, and although she knew he wasn't real, she couldn't help but enjoy those moments he was there.
She glanced at her watch and realized that it was time. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes, counting to five, before looking at the result.
A/N: Thanks for reading and reviewing! I'll update in a few days! Suggestions are always welcome! Claire chapter coming next!
