Sorry I didn't update when I had the chance to. It was getting really late and I needed to get sleep for school. I can't wait until school's over so I don't have to go to bed and I can stay up as late as I want! Anyway, this story seems to have a good turn out so far. Friends, don't fail me now. Here's chapter three.

Chapter Three: Familiar Faces

Three weeks later

"What's up with Shannon fixing Easter dinner?" Charlie yelled to Claire as he pulled a shirt out of the dresser. Claire was down the hall getting Camille dressed.

"I don't know, she said she wanted to give it a try. Why do you think Kate and I are going over there way early? To help," Claire yelled back. Charlie appeared at the doorway shirtless (yum).

"You think you two could help cook dinner?" Charlie joked. Claire playfully glared at him and threw a pair of socks at him. "Hey! Just joking love!" Claire giggled. Charlie pulled his shirt on.

"I'm ready," he said. Claire looked at his state and noticed his hair sticking up in different places.

"You are after you fix your hair," Claire said.

"Come on Claire, these people were stranded with us for seven months. They've seen worse! Don't forget Jack saw your downstairs for goodness sakes," Charlie said shuddering at the memory.

"Please, spare me," Claire said kissing him softly. "But please fix your hair. For me?" She pretended to pout. He smiled at her and walked back to their room. Claire came back over to the changing table where Camille lay staring out the window at the sky.

"Come on Cammie, let's go get your brother and daddy," Claire said picking the little girl up. Camille cooed as Claire placed her on her shoulder. "Aidan!" Claire called.

"What?" he asked from his room.

"What are you doing?" she asked coming to his doorway. Aidan was sitting on the floor playing with some of his toys. "You ready to go and see Uncle Jack?"

"Yeah!" Aidan said jumping up and down. Claire smiled and held out her hand. Aidan grabbed it and pulled her down the hallway.

"Hold on, we have to get daddy," Claire said. "Charlie, are you ready?" Charlie walked out from the bedroom chewing on something.

"What's in your mouth?" Claire asked.

"I stole some candy from Aidan's Easter basket. You know he won't eat them all," Charlie said smiling hesitantly. Claire giggled and kissed him. "Claire, she looks beautiful!" He picked Camille up in her little purple dress and kissed her forehead.

"What about me daddy?" Aidan asked. Charlie kneeled down to Aidan's height.

"You look cute too little man," Charlie said kissing his cheek and ruffled Aidan's blonde hair.

"And me?" Claire asked. Charlie stood.

"You just look really sexy my love," Charlie said kissing her. Claire giggled.

"You look unbelievably sexy too," Claire said.

"Well, I try," Charlie commented. Claire laughed. "Come on, let's go before we get a call saying Shannon burnt down her apartment."

At Shannon's...

"Hey, we didn't think you guys were going to make it," Kate said holding Camille as Claire took off her jacket.

"Why not? Couldn't let Shannon hurt herself," Claire said. They heard Shannon laugh sarcastically from the kitchen.

"It's nice to know, you all have faith in me," Shannon said. Kate and Claire laughed.

"We do Shan," Claire said. Charlie grabbed Aidan and Camille. "Where are you going?"

"I'm going to take the kids. You guys have fun cooking, plus Aidan wants to see his Uncle Jack," Charlie said. Claire nodded and kissed Charlie's cheek. Charlie took the kids into the living room.

"Guess what?" Shannon asked.

"What?" Kate asked putting her hair up.

"Boone is bringing someone for dinner. Apparently he has a new girlfriend," Shannon said peeling carrots.

"What's her name?" Claire asked.

"Lucy," Shannon said. "That's all I know. Boone likes to keep secrets."

"Well at least we all get to meet her today," Claire said. "You want me to set the table Shan?"

"Yeah, there are eight of us, nine if you want Aidan to sit at the table," Shannon said.

Claire got out plates and set the table. She decided to sit Aidan on her other side so she could help feed him.

"Did Boone say when he would be coming?" Kate asked.

"Yeah, a half hour ago, but he has yet to show up," Shannon said. The guys walked in then.

"Where are the kids?" Claire asked as Charlie slipped his arms around her waist.

"Cammie is sleeping and Aidan is watching Sesame Street," Charlie said. "They're fine." Claire nodded as Charlie kissed her cheek.

"Hello? Shan?" Boone asked. They heard the front door close.

"In here Boone!" Shannon called. Charlie began nuzzling Claire's neck and Claire giggled.

"Charlie! Stop! Boone is bringing his new girlfriend," Claire said.

"So?" Charlie asked kissing her softly. Boone appeared around the corner with a girl about his height, with brown hair and green eyes.

"You must be Boone's girlfriend, I'm Shannon, his sister," Shannon said shaking the girl's hand.

"Nice to meet you," she said. Charlie's ears perked up. He knew that voice. But from where?

"Everyone this is my girlfriend, Lucy Heatherton," Boone said. Charlie looked up. Standing before him was the girl he stole the cigarette case from, the one who said he never take care of anyone.

"Lucy?" Charlie asked. Lucy looked over at Charlie. Her smile fell.

"Charlie...Charlie Pace?" she asked trying not to look disgusted. They all looked at the two.

"Charlie, how do you know her?" Claire asked. Charlie looked down at Claire opening his mouth to talk but Lucy beat him to it.

"It's actually a very funny story, you see he stole from me and my father about four years ago. We use to date, and I thought he really liked me, but he just wanted to steal," Lucy said.

"What is she talking about Charlie?" Claire asked wanting to know why this girl thought Charlie was a thief.

"Claire, I can explain. It was back when I was a junkie, I wanted to steal to get money for my drugs," Charlie said. Claire looked at the girl.

"Fast advice to you," Lucy said to Claire. "Dump your boyfriend because it's obvious he's lying to you."

"He's not my boyfriend," Claire said.

"We're married Lucy," Charlie said putting his arm around Claire. Lucy's face was in shock.

"Oh," Lucy said.

"I'm sorry you guys, I had no idea," Boone said.

"Oh Boone, it's not your fault," Claire said.

"Yeah, just a strange coincidence," Kate said butting in on the conversation. There was silence for a moment until Sawyer clapped his hands together.

"Well, I'm getting hungry. Sticks, is dinner almost ready?" he asked. Aidan wandered into the kitchen and ran up to Charlie.

"Daddy, Sesame Street over," Aidan said. Charlie picked him up. Lucy looked at Charlie.

"Daddy?" she asked. "You have a kid?"

"Two actually," Shannon said not really helping at all. Another awkward silence fell over the room.

"Well damn, this is getting interesting," Sawyer said. Kate looked at Sawyer and elbowed him. "Ow! What?"

"Don't help," Kate said. "Jack, Sawyer, help me finish setting the table. Claire, I'll check on Cammie for you."

"Thanks Kate," Claire said. Shannon looked around.

"I'll be over here," Shannon said getting into the refrigerator. Boone stood there looking at his feet. Claire stared at Lucy. Charlie looked at Aidan, and Lucy looked at Charlie.

"Say something please! The silence is driving me crazy!" Shannon said freaking out. They all looked at her and then at each other.

"Lucy, I'm really sorry for what happened. And if Claire agrees, we'd like you and Boone to come over for dinner one night. Would you like that?" Charlie asked. "Claire?"

Claire looked Lucy over, she didn't really want to get to know any his ex, but she decided it wouldn't hurt if Boone were there.

"Yeah, Boone, is it alright with you?" Claire asked looking at her friend.

"Yeah, fine with me," Boone said smiling softly. Claire smiled back equally as softly.

"Whatever, if it will tie up loose strands," Lucy said. Claire rolled her eyes; this was going to be a night to remember.

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Okay, so I brought back another character. I hoped I made Lucy seem bitchy enough. Wait until you see what happens in the next chapter! Thanks for all the reviews. They make my days!

Until next time,

Bloomy Angel