Author's Notes: Ranting will go up because of this chapter. Nothing too major, I promise, but still I want to be on the safe side. You'll see what I mean as you read the chapters. Girls should enjoy this one! And I apologize if the women seem out of character, but I wanted to have fun in this chapter.

Chapter Five: Girl Talk:

"Is this enough?" Sun asked Kate as she walked up to her with a bunch of flowers in her arms.

"It should be." answered Kate. "Let's spread them out all over the place."

Sun nodded. She was helping Kate decorate the area where the wedding would be held. They used large flowers and leaves for decoration. The two women didn't have to worry about running out of supply. The island was covered in them.

"How about where the guests will sit?" Sun asked as she continued to spread out the flowers.

Kate stopped a moment, placed her hands on her hips, and gave that some thought. "How about we make a circle of that area so they know where they'll sit because they'll be brining their blankets out here."

Sun did as told. While Kate went to gather some more flowers. When she came back, another woman joined the group. "It's looking great you guys."

"Claire, you're not suppose to be here. You're suppose be resting. We wanted this to be a surprise." Kate told her.

"Don't worry about it. Besides, I wanted to help."

"Can I help too?"

Sun, Claire, and Kate all turned to their right to see Shannon standing before them. She gave them a weak smile. Claire walked up to her and gave her a embrace. "I'm glad you could help."

When Claire parted, she led Shannon to join the others. "What can I help with it?" Shannon asked.

"We're working on the flowers now." Sun answered.

"I can go some more if you want me to." offered Shannon.

"That would be great." Claire told her with a smile.

Shannon then left the group. When she was gone, Kate said: "I'm glad she's here. Sayid must have talked with her."

"How about these?" Shannon asked when she returned. She held many different colored ones that were very beautiful.

"They'll do." said Kate. "Where would you like them Claire?"

Claire looked around. She then walked between the area where the guests would be sitting. "How about a path of petals right around here."

Sun and Kate helped Shannon make the path of flowers. "Brilliant."

Kate turned to her and laughed. "You're starting to sound like Charlie now."

"Well, I can't help it." Claire replied. "As the saying goes, you are who you hang with."

"Where's your baby at Clarie?" asked Shannon.

Claire turned to her and answered. "He's with Sawyer."

"You trust your baby with that creep?" Kate asked.

"Believe it or not, I do." said Claire. "He's not that bad. Turniphead really likes him." That's when Claire smacked herself in the face. "Bloody hell, I'm going to have to give that child a name. We can't keep on calling him that. That's about to drive me up the wall."

"Have you thought of any names?" Sun asked.

"Some, but nothing really seems to fit him." she told her.

"Have you talked to Charlie about it?" asked Shannon. "I mean, since he helps with him and all."

Charlie shrugged. "Not really. I would feel weird talking to him about something like that. It's not is..."

Kate heard the sadness in her voice and pointed out: "It may not be, but I beat he'll be willing to take it on as it's own."

Claire smiled at that comment. It was somewhat true. Charlie had helped her out with Turniphead from day one. It didn't look like he was going to lose interest any time soon.

"Where is Charlie?" Sun asked, bringing Claire out of her thoughts.

"He's with Jack." she answered. "And Locke. Apparently Jack wants him to wed us. I just hope those two will get along."

"I'm sure they will." Sun assured. "Jack would not do anything to ruin tomorrow's events."

Kate couldn't help but glance at Sun as she said that. There was something different in her voice as she spoke about the doctor. Kate even saw her smile when she mentioned Jack's name. She had a feeling that something was going on between Jack and Sun. Kate shook her head. She wouldn't let it bother her. She had someone else on her mind...

Shannon could feel the tension that was starting to grow, so she changed the suject and asked some more questions: "What time should we all meet up here tonight and where is the recieption going to be?"

"I'm going to have everyone come around sunset." Claire said. "And we're going to have to find things like dresses, or make up we have left up here as well." she paused, then added: "I'm going to have the recieption down at the beach. Remind me and I'll talk to Jack about that."

"If you don't mind, I can have Jin take care of that for you." suggested Sun. "He's a good cook. I'm sure he wouldn't mind for something like this."

"That would be great. Thank you, but I'll still ask Charlie or Jack to help out." Claire replied. "Jin could probably use the help anyway."

Sun sighed. She was hoping Claire wouldn't through Jack into the mix. She worried if Jin would try anything if he ever found out about their date. Sun prayed that nothing would happpen.

"I think we're done guys." Shannon announced when she placed the last petal in place. "What do you think Claire?"

Claire stood infront of the decorations. The other women joined her. "It's beautiful. I wouldn't have it any other way."

"Now, we have some time to kill." Kate pointed out.

Shannon then mentioned something that caused everyone to laugh. "You know, it's a shame we don't have any strippers."

"Tell me about it, wouldn't that be fun?" asked Claire with another laugh.

"I used to know some people down in LA who were not so bed on the eye." Shannon told them. "Just don't tell Sayid that."

Kate laughed. "Don't worry we won't. Hey, we should use him. He's not bad looking at all."

"And he's sweet too, so that gives him another bonus." Shannon added.

"Well, as much as I love Charlie," said Claire. "I wouldn't mind seeing Sawyer take it off." she did a little dance. "He's a fine piece of man too." Claire then turned to Kate: "Don't you think so?"

"I plead the fifth on that one." Kate said.

All though, Claire was right. Sawyer might be a royal pain in the ass, but he was very attractive. Kate pushed some naughty thoughts that were coming into her head. She didn't want to get too carried away with those.

Kate then changed the subject: "At least you won't be worried about tonight."

Claire laughed. "This is true. I'm far from being a virgin." she stated. "All though, I am a little bit nervous. Charlie is really the one I ever really cared for... So..."

"Don't worry. I'm sure everything will be fine." assured Kate.

"Plus, if you worry about too much, then you won't have any fun." Shannon said, and gave Claire a wink.

Claire smiled at her. She was so glad that she could come out here. And she could see that she was having a great time. "Okay, I think we're done here. Let's go ahead and go back before it's too late."

Claire led the way and the others followed. She couldn't help but smile. One more day, and she would be Mrs. Charlie Pace.

TBC...

Author's Notes: See why I had to go up with the ranting with this one? Hehehe. Wouldn't you love it if the guys would go stripper for a split second? I would love to see Sawyer. I'm sorry but he is one fine piece of man, and Jack too. They're all so good looking, it's hard to chose! LOL! Next chapter coming soon.