Kate entered through the front door. She saw Jack sitting on the couch; he immediately stood up as she came into the room. She placed Charlie in the playpen inside the kitchen and returned to the living room to talk.
Jack attempted to hug her but she shoved him away. Jack let out a heavy sigh.
"So, what happened last night?" Kate asked.
"I got pretty drunk. I know I told you I wouldn't but I just lost control."
"You don't remember the girl?" Kate asked
"Girl, what girl?" Jack replied confused.
"I saw pink lipstick smeared around your mouth last night when I was putting you to bed Jack. Care to explain it?" Jack placed his head in both of his hands.
"Shit, I really fucked up last night."
"You don't remember any of that?" She asked.
"No, honestly, I don't"
"Jack, what made you lose control last night?"
"I can't tell you."
"Jack, you can tell me anything." Jack sighed before continuing.
"I've just, I've been having a hard time lately. I've been thinking a lot about the people we left behind and Charlie, not the baby, the man we crashed with. I've been having nightmares at night. It's driving me crazy. And, last night the alcohol was, I don't know, I guess comforting." Jack looked at Kate as she closed her eyes trying to block the tears.
"You think I'm crazy." He said defeated.
"No, I don't think that at all sweetie." She placed an arm around him.
"We've been through a lot and it's normal for you to have a little bit of sadness and guilt. But Jack, if you feel like this you've got to tell me. I'll help you." She leaned in to kiss him gently, and Jack returned the kiss.
"Jack, would you be ok with going to see a psychiatrist? I think it could really help you."
"I guess it wouldn't be too bad, I need some help getting over this thing. So do you forgive me?" He asked her.
"Yes, but I have to warn you, you've broken some of the trust we used to share. It's going to be hard for me to get over it completely."
"I won't do anything like this again, I promise."
They both smiled and leaned in for a sweet kiss that turned into a fierce make out in seconds. Both were interrupted when they heard a small cry coming from the kitchen. After getting Charlie, ready for bed they both laid beside each other and drifted off into an amazing sleep