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Lyrics belong to 12 Stones song, "Let Go"FLASHBACK:
His bags were packed and sitting by the door. He had a flight back to L.A. that he had to catch in two hours.
Kate had come knocking on his door ten minutes earlier to say goodbye.
When he had seen her standing in his doorway, he was surprised. They hadn't talked to each other since the helicopter ride off the island.
Whether this was because they had nothing left to say, or they didn't know where to start was beyond him.
He hoped it was the latter. Sure, he and Kate had had their unresolved issues, but that didn't mean they couldn't work them out. Right?
He didn't get a chance to answer his question though, because right after he'd opened the door, Kate had thrown herself at him.
She wrapped her arms tight around his neck and, unlike the caves, he could actually hug her back.
So he did.
He wrapped her in his arms and pulled her close, burying his face in her hair.
"Charlie told me you were leaving." She whispered into his shoulder. Then she looked up at him and said, "Why didn't YOU tell me?"
He stepped away and turned his back to her. He couldn't answer her question.
She grabbed his arm and turned him back.
"Why, Jack?" she demanded.
"Why did I not find out you were leaving until just an hour ago? Why have you been avoiding me for the past two weeks? Why aren't you even talking to me?"
He gulped and ran his fingers through his air. How could he tell her the truth? What if she didn't feel the same way? He would look like a fool.
"Answer me, Jack."
He looked at her and saw all he had ever wanted, all he would ever need, in her eyes. He knew what he had to do.
"Because I was afraid I'd do this." He whispered.
He took a step closer to Kate and lifted his hand to her face.
She closed her eyes and leaned into his touch.
It was now or never.
He closed the gap between them and caught her lips in a passionate kiss. Her arms slid around his neck and she pulled him closer.
They reluctantly pulled apart a few seconds later. He looked down at her and gave her a small smile.
She smiled back. "And what exactly was so frightening about that?"
He laughed. "Nothing really. I just didn't think you'd actually enjoy me kissing you."
Kate sighed. "I understand. Ever since we opened the case, things between us were… different."
"That would be an understatement."
"Jack-"
"It's okay Kate. I didn't mean it like that. You don't have to apologize. If it was anyone's fault, it was mine. It's not exactly like I tried to patch things up."
"That's the problem Jack. The whole thing WAS my fault. If I'd been honest with you from the beginning, none of this would've happened and we wouldn't be standing here having this argument!"
Jack sighed and threw his hands in the air. "You know what Kate? You're right. It's your fault. I blame you for everything. I blame you for being the way you are, for killing whoever it was that you killed, for being on the damn plane! I blame you for things you had no control over! If you want to think it's your fault that we're in this situation, fine. Maybe now I'll be able to sleep at night."
"What's that supposed to mean?" she yelled.
"You really want to know?"
"I want to know everything."
"I can't sleep at night because whenever I close my eyes, I see you. The same image flashes through my mind, you crying because of me. Because I was angry with you. Because I wanted so bad to be able to trust you. Because I wanted to make you see that I would force the truth out of you if I had to. Because I was in love with you but knew we could never be together."
Kate just stared at him, speechless. The last thing she had expected to get when she had come to Jack's room was his confession to being in love.
With her.
Not that she minded him telling her, but he said WAS in love with. That was past tense. Did he still love her? Or had she REALLY screwed things up this time? There's only one way to find out.
"There's something you should know," She began. She looked up and locked eyes with Jack.
"I love you, too."
They held each other's gaze until they heard the pounding on the door and the shouts of "Open up!"
Kate looked back to him, and he instantly understood what was happening.
"The authorities." She whispered, her voice full of fear.
He grabbed her hand. "Kate, whatever happens, you have to know that I'll always be there when you need me. Never doubt that."
"Jack-"
"Now's not the time, Kate. Stand back."
"What are you doing?"
He looked back to her. "I'm saving you."
Then he opened the door and the authorities rushed in. He put up a pretty good fight, knocking out one of the officers and delaying the other two. But he was no match for them. They threw him into the wall and grabbed Kate.
By the time he got up, they were dragging her away.
"Kate!" he shouted
She stretched out her hand; in it was a folded piece of paper.
He grabbed it just as the officers pulled her away and slammed the door behind them.
He stood there for what seemed like hours. Then he sank to the floor, buried his face in his hands, and cried…
END FLASHBACKJack blinked back the tears that were forming in his eyes. He missed her so much. He needed to see her face, hear her voice. He couldn't survive without her. Look what his life had come to. He was drinking again, getting to work late. He was turning into his father. He needed to turn things around. He needed to get his life back.
He needed Kate.
Cause I pray that you believe in me.
You gave me my strength
To face another day alone
And I need you now my friend,
More than you know
When will we meet again?
Cause I can't let go of you…
So there's chapter two folks. I hope you liked it. I'll try to update a lot this week, cuz I have NO SCHOOL! That's if you all WANT an update…maybe if you review, I'll know! What a great idea! Please review! Even a little short thing would be nice…