-1Jack stood outside of Irina's apartment and contemplated turning around. He didn't know what had happened to them. He couldn't understand how they could go from being together and being close enough to make a baby and then not talking to each other. They hadn't really talked since after her doctor appointment nearly a week earlier and there was plenty that still needed to be said.

Taking a shallow breath Jack rang the doorbell.

"Coming," a voice called from inside. "Hello-" Anastasia began as she opened the door but quickly shut it.

Jack stood outside the door confused about what just happened and knocked on the door.

"What do you want?" Anastasia said opening the door but standing in the way so Jack could not come in.

"Is Irina here?"

"Momma who is it?" Irina asked walking up behind Anastasia. "Jack? Mother."

"What?" Anastasia asked with fake innocence turning around.

"Let him in," Irina told her mother.

"Fine," Anastasia said opening the door and glaring at Jack. "I'll be in the back Irina."

Irina waited to speak until her mother was out of sight, "Sorry Jack."

"Yeah," Jack said entering the apartment.

"She's upset you tried to kill me," Irina explained pushing her hair behind her ears.

"Oh."

"Do want something to drink or eat? I'm not sure how much I have. Tea? Cola? Water?"

"I'm fine thanks."

"Okay," Irina said turning around and facing Jack. "Why are you here?"

"You called in," Jack replied.

"And you wanted to make sure I didn't run?" Irina concluded.

"No," Jack unwilling smiled shaking his head. "I wanted to make sure you were okay."

"Oh," Irina said smiling. "I'm fine. Sick but fine."

"Everything alright?"

"Yeah, morning sickness but longer lasting. I just didn't feel like being stuck at a desk," Irina explained sitting down. "You came all this way to see if I okay?"

"Not solely."

"Do you want to sit down?"

"I'm not going to stay long," Jack declined. "Cate wants to have the whole family together for Christmas."

Irina didn't speak and just sat staring at him unsure of what he could be getting at.

"I know Nadia really wants to meet my family. I was thinking we could tell them that you survived the accident but were injured and lost your memory. You investigated your life and found Sydney and I a year ago and we've been trying to see what happens."

"Do you think that will work?"

"My family isn't analytical. The only person who may ask questions is Keri but I'm sure even she'll be too caught up with everything to really pay attention."

"So I'll be Laura," Irina said looking away.

"You can be Irina or ….Giselle," Jack suggested. "If had amnesia there is no reason to imagine you'd remember your name."

"Yeah," Irina said nodding in agreement.

"I haven't mentioned it to Nadia-" Jack informed willing to offer an out.

"No. No it's a good idea. She'd love it. I don't know it's just going back there…..it was a lifetime ago."

"You don't have to come…."

"No. You're right. Nadia will love it and I want to do that for her. When are you leaving?" Irina said forcing her attention to Jack.