A/N: Thanks again for the reviews!!! Sorry for the delay. Starting a new job and all these training classes I have to take is proving to keep me really busy. LOL But I'm back now, and hopefully will be able to update a lot more!!!

Chapter 10: 2 Week Notice

Those 2 weeks after Claire was born was two of the best weeks of Carol's life. Having Chris with them made it feel like a real family. Carol went along with the façade, just because she knew it wouldn't last. Chris would always go back to his real family.

He had told her his divorce wasn't happening now. He and Margo didn't want Jack to go through that. However, Carol had a hunch it was more for Chris' reputation. This would ruin anyone's public image.

But for the 2 weeks, the subject wasn't brought up. Claire's needs were first.

Claire was already such a good baby. She wasn't really fussy, and if ever awoken, "Catch a Falling Star" had her fast asleep.

Even with Chris there, it wasn't until Lindsey went home that Carol felt better. Lindsey kept arguing about what to do, pretty much wanting Chris out of their lives.

"All you are going to do is destroy her life! Have you thought at all about when Claire's older?" Lindsey yelled at Chris 3 days after Carol and the baby came home.

"She is MY daughter, not your, so you don't get to tell us what to do." Chris spat back angrily.

Carol hated them fighting, so when Lindsey left, she told her older sister, "Everything will be fine. We'll be ok."

"Just promise me that when something bad happens, you'll come home. You shouldn't be here." Lindsey was so worried.

Carol agreed, but didn't think anything would happen. "I promise."

It was Chris' last night there and Carol watched him gently put Claire down for bed. Her latest feeding was done and she would be asleep for about 4 hours. Carol spoke to him in the hallway as he left Claire's room.

"Thank you so much Chris. You don't know what it means for us." She hugged him, and he held her close.

"Anytime." He kissed the top of her head, but didn't let her go.

Carol stayed in the protection of his arms for a while, feeling safe. She didn't want him to leave. Maybe it was selfish, but she still loved him. Leaning her head upwards, Carol kissed him. It was short, but heartfelt. He wanted her to deepen their kiss, but reality set in.

Carol backed away and let go of him. She slowly went to her room and paused to look at him. Seeing the man she loved, but would never be able to have. Giving Chris a small smile, she turned and shut her bedroom door behind her.

The next morning Carol woke up to help Chris get his things ready. She went into Claire's room and picked up her now awake daughter.

"Hello sweetie! Time for breakfast!"

Carol took Claire downstairs to the kitchen, but at once noticed Chris was gone. However, he left a note.

Carol,

I felt maybe it would be better if I left during the night. You need to rest and take care of Claire. I promise I'll call soon to check in and tell you the latest about Jack. Hopefully, I'll be able to see my girls soon. Tell Claire I love her.

Chris

Claire started crying loudly, but Carol joined in as well. It was just the 2 of them now, and a scary reality to face. Chris wouldn't be there that much. They were alone.

A/N: Next Chapter, someone has sent a spy to watch Carol!!!