Tia's Story: After the Island

by bowmaiden

Tia's Story returns after the finale of Lost. The crew who escaped the Island after the defeat of The Man in Black try to start their lives over with a return to civilization. Now Tia battles for custody of Ji Yeon as Sawyer tries to convince Cassidy that he can take care of Clementine. They have to work together to achieve their goals in more ways than one. Abandoned continuation.

10. Flashback: Emotionally Damaged

"So what, you two are living together?" I overhear Miles say to James.

"Yes, Ghostbuster, we are," James says. "But I don't see how that's any of your business."

"Hey, you're my friend, man. I just don't want to see you jump into water you can't swim in. That chick is emotionally damaged. Jin told me all about her. First that guy from the crash, and there's no way you can convince me nothing happened between her and Sayid."

"Nothing did happen between her and Sayid. Sayid got married when they got off the Island then he went on a killing spree."

"Whatever, man. But Tia, she's emotionally damaged. And after Juliet, you're not so hot yourself. I'm just looking out for you."

"I don't need you to look after me. You don't know her, but I do. Maybe being with her will help me through this, you ever think of that?"

"Yeah, a million times. And the only outcome I can find is serious regret for the both of you."

I've heard enough. I make my presence known by clanking the beer bottles I went to get for us and act like I never heard a thing. Because Miles is right. I am emotionally damaged and I'm digging myself a hole I may not be able to crawl out of.