Chapter Nineteen: A Reunion

October

Claire awoke a bright sunny October morning to Charlie planting soft kisses up and down her neck. Claire giggled as his beard tickled her neck. His hands and fingers held hers as they lay upon her stomach.

"May I help you?" Claire asked. Charlie ignored her and kept on kissing. "Charlie."

"Yes love?" he asked looking at her. She turned and smiled at him. He smiled back and kissed her lips.

"Never mind," Claire said as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Their kiss deepened but Claire pulled away when the baby kicked her hard. "Ow!"

"What's wrong?" Charlie asked.

"The baby kicked me," Claire said.

"Now little one, your mummy and I are trying to have some fun. And we would like to have it before your big brother gets up," Charlie said to her stomach. Claire giggled and Charlie smiled at her. He leaned back down and kissed her more softly and romantically.

"I love when we can have time to ourselves like this," Claire said looking into Charlie's blue gray eyes. Charlie intertwined his fingers with hers.

"Mm, I know what you mean. Can we have sex really quick?" Charlie asked. Claire giggled.

"You're so horny Charlie," Claire replied. Charlie just answered back with a kiss. The doorbell interrupted their kiss.

"Who the hell is that at nine in the morning?" Charlie asked. Claire shrugged and sat up. She grabbed her robe and went down the stairs followed by Charlie. Claire went to the door and opened it.

"Surprise!" Kate, Shannon, and Sun all yelled. Claire screamed in delight right next to Charlie's ear. He winced and grabbed it.

"What are you all doing here!" Claire exclaimed hugging them all. Charlie was annoyed. Now that his wife's friends were here, he would never get to spend time with her now.

"We came to visit and throw you a baby shower!" Shannon exclaimed. Claire squealed in delight.

"That's all very nice, but come back later and do that," Charlie said grabbing all three women and pushing them back out the door. He closed it and ran back up to Claire kissing her. Claire pulled away.

"Charlie!" she said and opened the door back up. Shannon, Kate, and Sun walked back in.

"I can see Charlie is still the same horny guy," Shannon said sarcastically. Charlie made a face at her.

"Can I ask please, why all of you are here at my house at nine in the morning?" Charlie asked. The girl ignored him. "Why do I even bother?"

"Women, they are always here to annoy us, aren't they Doc?" Charlie turned to see Jack, Sawyer (who made the comment), Hurley, and Boone all walk in.

"Guys! What are you doing here?" Charlie asked.

"Well, we figured you wouldn't survive here a couple of days with all these women so we came to keep you company," Jack said.

"Thanks I do need that," Charlie said.

Later...

"Oh Sun! It's beautiful! Thank you!" Claire said revealing Sun's gift. A handmade quilt to use for the baby's room.

"I'm glad you like it. As soon as Kate told me you were pregnant, I started making it," Sun replied.

"Well, thank you so much. This is definitely going in his or her crib," Claire said.

"Open mine Aunt Claire!" Megan said handing over a box.

"Okay," Claire said. She ripped the wrapping paper off and opened the box to reveal a little pink dress. "Megan, this is really pretty! Thank you honey!" she kissed Megan's cheek.

"She was so sure you were going to have a girl so she picked it out herself," Karen said.

"Well, I could have a girl, you never know," Claire said seeing Megan's gift was the last. "Thanks you guys, you want to come see the new ones room?"

"Yeah!" they all said standing to go see the new nursery.

Outside...

"Guys, I can't believe we are fighting over this again!" Charlie said exasperated.

"What, I'm being very serious here," Jack said.

"Dude, could we please finish up the 27th Island Open today!" Hurley said. Jack then took out a club and finally hit the ball into the cup.

"Lucky shot," Sawyer said. "You're turn Charlie."

"Aidan, you're my good luck charm, wish me luck," Charlie said. Aidan was in his playpen watching the guys.

"Go Daddy!" Aidan said giggling. Charlie smiled and hit the ball. It went into the cup.

"Yes! Thank you that is par gentlemen!" Charlie said. He went over to Aidan and kissed his cheek. "And thank you good luck charm."

"You guys did this all the time on the island?" Liam asked.

"Well, yeah, when we weren't busy," Charlie said. Liam smirked at him.

Inside...

Claire opened the bathroom door to see Kate standing there. "What's up?" Claire asked.

"I need to tell you something," Kate said pushing Claire back into the bathroom. Claire sat on the side of the bathtub as she watched Kate pace.

"What's wrong Kate?" Claire asked. Kate looked at Claire.

"Sawyer and I...had sex last night," Kate said. Claire raised her eyebrows.

"What?" Claire asked not believing it. "But what about you and Jack?"

"Claire, I told you ever since we got rescued, Jack and I aren't a couple," Kate said. "I've always like Sawyer, and last night we just went a little too far. What do I do?"

"Well, you could talk to him instead of standing in a bathroom pouring all your feelings out to a seven months pregnant married woman. Go talk to Sawyer," Claire explained. Kate smiled.

"Okay," Kate said. "I'll talk to him tonight. Thanks Claire. Who knows, in a couple of months, you and Charlie could be dancing at my wedding."

Claire snorted. "Yeah, Sawyer getting married, that's funny." Kate stuck her tongue out at her and they left the bathroom.

Outside...

Hurley groaned. "Dude, I'm never going to get good at this game!" Charlie patted his shoulder. "Dude, don't give me the sympathy pat!"

Charlie pulled back. "Jeez, sorry! Just thought you needed some reassurance! Just because I'm winning."

"Charlie," Jack said not wanting to hear him gloat.

"Come on mates, it's all just fun, right?" Charlie asked. They all looked at Charlie and Sawyer grabbed the hose. "Guys?"

Inside...

The girls were all sitting around talking and reminiscing when they heard a yell come from outside. Claire stood worried.

"That sounded like Charlie! I wonder if he's hurt!" Claire said starting to rush for the door. Charlie stumbled through the back door soaking wet. Jack followed with Aidan who had a squirt gun in his hands. Sawyer followed with the hose. The others close behind.

"Claire! Help!" Charlie yelled rushing for his wife. He hid behind her.

"Hey! No spraying water in the house. That goes for you Sawyer Lawrence, Jack Shephard, Boone Carlisle, Liam Pace, and Hugo Reyes!" Claire said. They all looked at each other and then retreated back outside downhearted.

"We'll go calm them down," Karen said.

"And save Aidan while we still have the chance," Kate said. Claire smiled and then turned to Charlie who was shivering.

"What happen?" Claire asked moving his wet bangs out of his eyes.

"I won at golf and they were mad so they started squirting me," Charlie said.

"He was gloating Claire!" Jack yelled from outside. Claire laughed.

"Whose word do you trust, his or mine?" Charlie asked. Claire kissed his wet face.

"Yours of course, come on let's go get you changed," Claire said leading him up the stairs. They went to the bedroom and Claire sat on the bed while Charlie changed his clothes. Claire rubbed her belly and stared off into space, something she hardly did when Charlie was changing.

"You okay love?" Charlie asked sitting next to her. Claire looked at him and nodded.

"Just scared," Claire said. Charlie looked at her.

"Why are you scared?" Charlie asked. Claire sighed and placed her head on his shoulder. He wrapped his arm around her waist supporting her.

"We're going to have another baby in two months. I'm scared about labor again, being there for the baby. I mean we're going to have two babies at the same time," Claire said.

Charlie kissed her head. "Don't be scared about labor, I'm going to be there with you, helping you, holding your hand, just like last time."

"Yeah but you remember how hard my labor was last time," Claire said. "I'm scared I'm going to be in that much pain again." Charlie looked at her as a tear ran down her face.

"Claire, you are going to be fine, remember at the hospital they have a thing called drugs," Charlie said. Claire giggled as Charlie wiped the tear with his thumb. "And as for us having two babies, that's okay. We'll manage, we have enough love to give to both of them, equally." Claire smiled up at Charlie and kissed him.

"I love you," Claire said.

"I love you too," Charlie said. He then kissed her stomach. "And I love you." Claire giggled.

"Come on, let's go back to the party downstairs," Charlie said. He stood and helped Claire stand and they walked down to the back yard.

Okay everyone, the next chapter is going to take place in December! Can't wait to see what happens! Here are the long awaited review responses. They are back!

REVIEW RESPONSES

Ponyboysgirl1- Thanks for the review

legolasfreak2- Don't worry, I'll be taking care of the boys name. Thanks for the review!

DracoScrewer- Yeah, Charlie's just awesome anyway! Lol! Thanks for the review!

Kat- Thanks so much! And I don't know how Charlie knows how to use a gun but not a copier. Lol. Lost was okay this week, I do like how Charlie and Claire went on a walk, and how she said she dreamt about him.

LunaAqua- So far everyone likes Claire's dad much better than her mom. He will be showing up again too. Thanks so much!

Dom-Monaghan-Fan- I'm glad you like Claire's dad. And as for the reunion you got it! Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for the review!

CCLover4ever- Can you take him home? I'll ask him for you. Lol. Thanks for the review!

Esmarelda Gamgee- Thanks so much for the review. This is one of my fav chapters, but their wedding comes first on my list!

MusicMonkey88- I brought the responses back! Yay! I'm so glad you like Mr. Littleton better. He's much more awesome! He'll be showing up in the sequel, oops, did I say sequel? Yeah! There is going to be a sequel to this story!

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Bloomy Angel