The flash of light lasted for about thirty seconds, leading to complete blackness.
"Jack, what happened?" Kate asked in a panic.
"I think we are somewhere else. And by somewhere, I mean some point in time," Jack replied.
The two looked around the pitch black room. Kate stood up and hit a light switch. The room illuminated in a sudden brightness.
Jack went to the window and peered out into the street.
"Kate, I think we are back where we started. Everything looks like it looked the day we came back to the island."
"So I suppose we should go back and find out where we are?"
"Yeah, I think that's the best bet," Jack sighed.
"Then let's go," Kate said as she headed for the door.
"Kate."
Kate stopped in her tracks; hand on the door, knowing what was coming.
"Who was she?"
"Who was who, Jack?"
"You know what I am talking about. Why did Beth call you mom?" Jack asked in an even tone.
Kate looked back at him and did not say a word. She thought about how she wanted to break it to him. She was terrified that he would be upset or disappointed.
"Please," Jack pleaded. "Tell me. I need to know. Is she your daughter in the future?"
Kate looked down and spoke lightly.
"Our."
"What?"
"She's our daughter, Jack."
Jack stepped back for a second. His mind racing. He opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out.
Kate stepped forward and put her arms around him.
"I didn't want you to know yet. Or if ever."
"Why? Why would you keep this from me?" Jack grew angry.
"Because Jack…you never meet her in the future. And I didn't want you to know that. I didn't want you to know that you die and leave me pregnant and alone."
"Wha…when? How? Do we…?"
"The night you found me in your room. When I was devastated because of Aaron," Kate let out. "I'm pregnant now, Jack. With your daughter."
"Kate, I…I don't know what to say. I…"
"You don't have to say anything. If you're disappointed, I understand, and I'm sorry. It was my fault for coming to you that night. For sleeping with…"
"Kate. Stop."
Kate stopped mid sentence. Her face masked with confusion.
"I. Love. You. So damn much." He grabbed her face and pressed his lips to hers. Tears began to stream down her face. Jack embraced her further.
Kate then pulled away her lips from his.
"Jack. I'm so scared."
"I know. But you are going to have to tell me everything Beth told you because I am going to try like hell to change what will happen."
"I love you, Jack. We must stop the events of the future."
And with that Kate told Jack everything that Beth told her. From the story of Jacob and the Man in Black to the happenings of the rest of the survivors of Oceanic 815. She then explained what happened when Jack stayed to "take care of the island", not only what happened to him but what happened to her and their daughter.
Jack's astonishment grew.
"I guess this is not what I thought would happen. I thought we had a destiny," Jack lamented.
"I still think we may. Our destiny is to save our child. And we are going to do it together." Kate grabbed is hand tightly and looked into his eyes. Jack nodded. And with that the couple journeyed back into the jungle, ready to find when they were and who was around.
*Next chapter up soon. Thanks for the reviews. The next chapter may have Kate and Jack bump into their future selves!"