Hey everyone, sorry I didn't update in forever. I feel horrible because I haven't. But I am updating today and I am presenting to you chapter 10! Yay! So without further ado, here is chapter ten!

Chapter Ten: Finished Product

Three weeks later

Charlie was worried about Claire. She spent almost all of her free time on the computer. He was concerned about what she was doing on there all the time.

What Claire was doing on the computer was of course finishing her book. She had finally picked a title and was simply calling it 'The Island'. She was very proud of it and she really wanted to see what she and the others had gone through on the island.

The only thing Claire hadn't done yet was call everyone to get permission from them to use their personal stories in her book. Claire looked over at Charlie; he was playing with Aidan on the floor. They were building with blocks.

Claire decided to tell him what she was doing now. She hadn't told him since she started writing the book. Claire sat down next to Charlie on the floor. Charlie smiled at her and kissed her softly.

"What's up?" he asked.

"Charlie, I've been working on a little project for the past month and a half, would you like to hear it?" Claire asked. Charlie put down the blocks he had in his hand and looked at Claire.

"Of course," Charlie said. Claire took a deep breath.

"I've been writing a novel about when we were on the island. Basically like a memoir of sorts," Claire said. Charlie smiled at her.

"I think that's great!" Charlie said hugging her. "I'm so proud of you!"

"Really?" Claire asked. Charlie nodded. "Well I just wanted to know so I could use some of our personal stories from there in it."

"Of course you can," Charlie said. "I can't wait to read it."

"Great, I'm done with it. But, I need to get it published first," Claire replied. Charlie got up to read it on the computer.

"No, I'm going to read it now," Charlie said. Claire laughed and grabbed his arm.

"Nope, you're going to have to read it when it gets published. I'll even sign a personal message in it for you," Claire whispered in his ear. Charlie smiled as Claire kissed his neck.

"Okay then," Charlie said kissing her. Claire kissed him back.

"I have to go call everyone I associated with on the island. I have to ask if it's okay to use their stuff in the book," Claire said.

"Okay, I'll go back to playing with Aidan," Charlie said rubbing her back. Claire sat on the couch with her phone and her and Charlie's address book calling up everyone.

Claire dialed Kate's number. Charlie smiled at her as Kate picked up.

"Hey Kate, can I ask you a question?" Claire asked.

The next day

Claire had gotten everyone's permission to use the book and sent it off to the publishers. She was so nervous about getting it published, but she sent it off with high hopes that it would get published.

"You ready to go?" Charlie asked Claire later that day.

"Yeah, come on Aidan," Claire said picking him up. "It's time to go see your new cousin."

Karen had given birth to the new Pace baby the night before and Charlie and Claire were going to go visit them in the hospital.

"Going to see a baby?" Aidan asked as Claire put him in his car seat.

"Yeah, he's name is Liam Jr. And Karen said he's cute. Ready Charlie?" Claire asked as he put Camille in her seat. Claire climbed in the front seat as Charlie climbed into the driver's seat.

They drove to the hospital and got out of the car. Charlie carried Aidan up the stairs and Claire carried Camille. They walked down to Karen's room and walked in.

"Hey, feel like some visitors?" Claire said. Karen smiled and sat up in bed with Liam's help.

"Hey guys," Karen said. Claire hugged her.

"You look great," Claire said. Karen smiled.

"Thanks," Karen said. "Want to see him?" Claire nodded. Liam picked Liam Jr. up from his bassinet.

"Here he is, you want to see Aunt Claire?" Liam asked. The baby was placed in Claire's arms and she smiled.

"He's so adorable!" Claire said. Charlie looked over her shoulder at his nephew.

"Looks nothing like you Liam, I'm thankful for that," Charlie said. Liam glared at Charlie. Charlie smirked and held his arms out. "Let Uncle Charlie hold!" Charlie held Liam Jr. and showed Aidan the baby and Megan told Charlie and Aidan everything about him.

"So how you been Claire?" Karen asked.

"Okay, I wrote a book," Claire said. Karen looked at her.

"What?" Karen asked. Claire proceeded to tell Karen about her book. "Claire, that sounds like a great idea."

"Thanks, I'm really excited about it. I sent it out to the publishers today and I hope it does get published," Claire replied.

"I hope it does get published too," Karen said looking at Camille who was playing with her Aunt's hands. Claire smiled at her sister-in-law and smoothed back Camille's hair on her head.

Two weeks later

Claire came home that day from work to see Charlie was home already. Charlie had the kids outside. Aidan was running around the yard and Camille was sitting in her walker on the patio watching. Charlie chased Aidan around and then would come back and play with Camille.

Claire looked through the mail and found a letter from her publisher sitting in the middle of the stack. Claire opened it and read it.

'Dear Claire Pace,

We are pleased to inform you that we loved the idea of your novel and agreed to publish it and release it to the public. Congratulations on your novel. The novel will be release on July 29. Please call us if you would like to reserve copies for family members, friends, and others. If you have any questions please call us.

Sincerely,

Blake Publishing'

Claire smiled throughout the whole letter. She felt excitement shoot through her body and she ran outside to see Charlie.

"Charlie! I'm published!" she yelled. Charlie looked at her and ran up to her.

"You're what?" he asked. Claire showed him the letter.

"They published my book! I'm a writer!" Claire said. Charlie smiled and laughed out loud. He picked her up and spun her around kissing her.

"Love, I'm so proud of you!" Charlie said. Claire giggled and Charlie put her down.

"Thanks," Claire said. "I have to call everyone." Charlie smiled and picked up the kids and brought them into the house to help Claire celebrate.

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There you have it! Claire's a published writer! The story is going to get good now! Hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for all the reviews for chapter nine!

Until next time,

Bloomy Angel