Hey guys, sorry I haven't updated in forever. I've been sick and busy with school! But have no fear! I return with chapter six. So I don't want to keep you all waiting. Here's chapter six.

Chapter Six: Unfinished Business

Three weeks later

With the thought of Thomas reappearing, Claire was trying to get on with her life. She just couldn't believe that he was out of jail already, she thought he would get more time. But no.

Claire grabbed her jacket and put Aidan and Camille in their joint stroller. Charlie walked in and leaned against the door frame.

"Where are you going?" he asked. Claire stood and looked at him.

"Don't worry, Kate and I have to go do something. I thought you had to go help Sawyer find a job today?" Claire asked walking over to him.

"I am, he's suppose to be picking me up in a few minutes. When will you be back?" Charlie asked placing his hands on her shoulders.

"I'll be back in an hour, two tops," Claire replied. Charlie kissed her softly.

"Okay, can you handle both of the kids?" Charlie asked.

"Yes, I can. Besides Kate will be with me and she'll take care of one while I have the other," Claire replied. Charlie smiled.

"Okay," Charlie replied.

"Besides, you already have enough on your hands with helping Sawyer. Where is he getting a job at anyway?" Claire asked.

"No clue. He doesn't know what he wants to do," Charlie said. "I should be gone only two hours as well. That is if Sawyer doesn't take that long."

"Okay, when we get back maybe we can watch a movie and cuddle and spend some time together," Claire suggested. Charlie smiled and kissed her.

"I would love that," Charlie said. Claire kissed him. Then there was a honk outside. "That would be Sawyer."

Charlie helped Claire outside with the stroller and helped her into the car. "Bye love," Charlie said. Claire kissed him and then pulled out of the driveway and to Kate's while Charlie got into Sawyer's car.

With Claire and Kate….

"So, where are we off to?" Kate asked buckling her seatbelt. Claire sighed and pulled out of the parking spot.

"We're going to go see the psychic Richard Malkin," Claire said.

"Wait a minute, isn't that the psychic who told you to give up Aidan?" Kate asked looking back on the sandy headed toddler looking out the window.

"Yeah, don't tell Charlie. He's probably going to give me crap about it," Claire said.

"I wouldn't say that. He would probably just want to know why you were going to see him," Kate said. "Okay, never mind, I want to know why you are going to see him."

"I just need him to see that Aidan isn't what he said he wasn't going to be," Claire said.

"Well, didn't he say that no one should raise your baby but you?" Kate asked. Claire nodded.

With Sawyer and Charlie…

"Face it Charlie, I'm never going to find a job," Sawyer said. "No one would ever hire me after what I've done."

"Sure they would," Charlie said. Sawyer was busy looking out the windows. He then slowed the car down and parked. "What? Do you see another help wanted sign?"

"No, something better!" Sawyer said hopping out of the car and running across the street. Charlie watched him and jumped out and ran after him.

"What is it Sawyer?" Charlie asked. Sawyer ran almost until he was on the beach. He stopped in front of a building. Charlie looked up at it.

"This is perfect!" Sawyer said smiling that sneaky smile of his. Charlie looked at him.

"Sawyer are you sure?" Charlie asked. Sawyer ignored him and ran inside. "Sawyer!"

With Claire and Kate…

"Here it is," Claire said parking and turning the car off. Kate looked at the house. "Come on Kate."

The girls and the babies walked up to the front door. Claire hesistated knocking on the door. Kate looked at her.

"Claire, you don't have to do this," She said touching her friends arm.

Claire didn't listen and knocked. They waited a few seconds and the door was opened by Malkin.

"Ms. Littleton?" he asked. Claire nodded.

"It' um…it's Mrs. Pace now," Claire said.

"Well, come in," Malkin said. He let the girls in. He led them to his study which was very familiar to Claire. She saw the chair she sat in and everything, still there in it's correct place from almost three years ago.

"So, what can I do for you?" Malkin asked. Claire turned to Aidan and picked him up.

"Mr. Malkin, this is my son Aidan. The one you said couldn't be raised by anyone other than me," Claire said. Malkin looked at the boy and smiled.

"I'm glad you took my word for it," Malkin said. "As a token of that I will read you and your friend for free."

Claire's eyebrows raised and she froze. "Oh no, Mr. Malkin, you don't have to."

"Please, let me?" he asked. Claire looked at Kate who smiled and nodded.

"Okay, I'll go first," Claire said. Kate took Aidan and placed him in her lap as she sat down. Camille stayed asleep in the crib. Claire sat down and placed her hands on Malkin's.

"I just want to say I'm glad that you and your friends were rescued from that island," Malkin said. Claire nodded. Kate looked at her surprised.

"Yes, did you know about the crash?" Claire asked. "Is that why you told me to go to L.A.?"

"Yes," Malkin said. He closed his eyes and sat in silence for a moment. "There is something I want to tell you about you and your husband Charlie."

Claire froze again. She started to pull her hands away but Malkin grabbed them.

"It's nothing bad, trust me. I just wanted to tell you that I can see you and Charlie will be married for fifty years and many more after that," Malkin said. Claire breathed out and smiled.

"Good," Claire said.

"Oh, Thomas is out of jail?" Malkin asked. Claire nodded. "How long?"

"Three weeks," Claire said.

"I want to tell you this, I want you to tie up loose ends with him. I know you don't want to but you need to settle the score. If not he'll be tied to your life forever," Malkin said. Claire sighed.

"I'll think about that Mr. Malkin," Claire said. She then thought of someone else. "What about my mum?"

"You and your mum are two completely different people. You'll make up with her but not for a couple more years," Malkin said. "Have you and Charlie ever thought of having a big family?"

"Yes actually," Claire said.

"Good, because you will," Malkin said. Claire smiled. "That's all I see for you right now."

"Thank you," Claire said. Malkin nodded. "Your turn Kate." Kate smiled meekly and walked over to the chair.

With Charlie and Sawyer…

"I don't know about this Sawyer," Charlie said pacing.

"Come on, it's a great idea!" Sawyer said signing the paper.

"It is, but do you really think Kate is going to like you doing this?" Charlie asked. "It takes a lot of work and away from home time."

"I know, but Freckles supports me no matter what," he said. Charlie sighed.

With Kate and Claire…

"Alright Ms. Robinson, just lay your hands on mine," Malkin said. Kate did so. Malkin closed his eyes and sat in silence. Kate looked over at Claire who was smiling at her.

"Alright, you are dating a man named Sawyer Taylor, right?" Malkin asked.

"Yes," Kate said. "Please don't tell me anything bad about him." Malkin laughed.

"Nothing bad, Mr. Taylor will be spending some time doing something else but he will always have you in his heart," Malkin said.

"That's good, anything else?" Kate asked. Malkin nodded.

"Yes, marry him," Malkin said. Kate looked at him, eyes wide.

"What?" Kate asked.

"You two are going to get married, so I'll tell you now," Malkin said. Kate giggled. She then jumped up and hugged Malkin.

"Thank you! So much!" Kate said. Malkin laughed and Claire smiled.

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Okay, hope you all liked this chapter, told you we wouldn't see the end of Thomas! Sorry guys. Thanks for all the reviews for chapter five.

Until next time,

Bloomy Angel