Forces of nature
Summary: Jack has to go back to the island with the others from the chopper, and it's forced to take Jaden with him
Chapter 3: Decision
Mark left with extreme sadness or so Jack thought. He had never seen Jaden act like this . not even when he was drunk
"Jaden. He's gone, please open the door" Jack bent against the door. He heard the lock switch and the door open , but Jaden was already on his bed
"not talking huh?" Jack sat next to him on the bed, stroking his hair
"am I going to stay with Mark?" Jaden asked, he hoped his plan had worked "can I go back with you?"
"Jaden…" Jack started "it's too dangerous for you". Jaden turned around. His eyes were watering
"please daddy, don't leave me alone!" he hugged Jack tightly, his father kissed his forehead
"I…" Jack was speechless. He didn't know how to react. He had missed having his little guy around, but it would be suicidal to take him to the island.
Hours later…
Jaden heard noises coming from his father's room. He got out off bed and walked cautiously towards it. It was a woman's voice. His prayers had been heard. Kate had returned. But where was Aaron. He returned to his bed, not wanting to ruin the moment. He could wait until tomorrow
The sun hit Kate's face. She turned around, the other side was empty. She stretched out of bed and headed downstairs. The house was quiet. Too quiet, Jaden couldn't be up yet
"Kate!"Jaden tackled her . she held him close
"hey baby" she said sweetly . "hey" she was cut off by Jack's kiss
"what are you doing here?" the little boy asked "where's Aaron?"
Jack eyed Kate. She just smiled sweetly. Placed Jaden on the counter and sat next to Jack
"what time do we have to be at the airport?" Jack asked. Kate stood up and whispered in his ear
"what about Jaden?" she knew the most important thing in Jack's life was his son's well being
"I'm going to take him with us" Kate's face broke
"what?!" she snapped. Jaden shivered. Jack smiled
"I have to Kate, there's nobody else who can take care of him" she watched him in disbelief
"what about your mom?".Not. "Mark?". Not.
"are you okay?" Jaden was standing next to Kate. She stared at him in fear. She couldn't imagine Jack's sweet angel in the claws of the others
"I've already made my choice Kate" Jack said firmly
"I still believe this is wrong" Kate said . Jaden had returned to his breakfast which consisted on lucky charms "who's going to protect him. The island is not a playground Jack"
Jack remained thoughtful. it was already too late to change his mind
