Hey guys! I'm back and extremely happy after a depressing week! My cousin had a baby yesterday! He's so adorable. I was kind of hoping she would've had the baby on Wednesday so her baby and Claire's could've had the same birthday! Oh well, here's chapter 12.

Chapter Twelve: Congratulations

A couple days later

Claire ran over to the ringing phone. Camille on her hip crying and Aidan complaining that he was hungry. Claire had been trying to get lunch together for them when the phone rang.

"Hello?" Claire asked out of breath.

"Claire, you okay?" It was Sawyer.

"Fine, what's up?" Claire asked.

"Well, seeing as how you are a best seller now, Kate and I would like to treat you to a meal later tonight. Charlie too," Sawyer said. Claire sighed.

"I don't know, I really have to clean the house tonight when the kids are asleep. It's tough when they're awake," Claire said.

"Please? Freckles and I just want to have fun with you and Charlie tonight," Sawyer said. Claire smiled; she wasn't going to win with Sawyer.

"Okay, I could drop the kids off at Jack's for the night," Claire replied.

"Good, Kate and I will be around to pick you guys up at 7," Sawyer replied.

"Sounds good to me," Claire said. They hung up and Claire lifted Camille higher on her hip.

"Mummy, I'm hungry!" Aidan said pulling on her pants leg. Claire smiled.

"Come on Aidan," Claire said and led him to the kitchen.

Later

"What should I wear tonight?" Claire asked holding up two outfits in front of Charlie. He was lying on the bed reading a magazine instead of getting ready. Charlie looked up and then smiled.

"How about nothing?" Charlie asked. Claire smirked at him.

"That'll look cute in public," she said. Charlie laughed. "Seriously."

"I don't know, whatever you want to wear," Charlie replied. Claire sighed. She decided on a skirt and nice shirt. She took her t-shirt off and looked at Charlie.

"Are you planning on getting dressed sometime tonight?" Claire asked.

"Eventually," Charlie said staring at her. Claire leaned down and kissed him. "Why are you teasing me?"

"Because I feel like torturing you tonight," Claire said. She kissed him again and Charlie reached behind her for her bra strap but she pulled away.

"Claire!" he complained and groaned. Claire giggled and kept getting dressed. Charlie pouted for the next couple of minutes before getting up and getting dressed.

An hour later

"So, where are we going?" Charlie asked wrapping his arm around Claire. They were in the back of Sawyer's car.

"To a restaurant," Sawyer said.

"That's helpful!" Claire said. Charlie smiled he knew exactly what was going on. He smiled at Claire, glad she was clueless.

They arrived at Sawyer's Place a few minutes later. Claire looked out the window. "You couldn't think of any other place?" she asked.

"Sorry, I'm fresh out of ideas," Sawyer said. Charlie laughed and helped Claire out of the car.

"What's going on? I know you know something," Claire said. Charlie smirked.

"I know nothing," Charlie said. Claire smiled and they walked inside. The whole restaurant was pitch black.

"Damn, forgot to turn the lights on," Sawyer said. He flipped the switch and the room lit up with light.

"Surprise!" the whole group of people screamed. Claire looked at the people and screamed in excitement.

Everyone was there including her dad. A big banner over the bar read 'Congrats on Your New Title Claire!'.

"Charlie Pace, I knew you knew something!" Claire said. Charlie smiled.

"Surprise," he whispered kissing her cheek. Claire hugged him and kissed him. Claire then went around to everyone.

"Dad!" Claire said. They hugged each other. "How are you?"

"Fine, how are you and Charlie and the kids?" Mr. Littleton asked. "I've missed you guys so much since I've been on that cruise."

"We're all fine. Actually, Charlie went to get Cammie and Aidan from Jack. We thought we were just going to dinner. Or at least I thought I did," Claire said. Charlie walked up with the kids.

"Hi Charlie," Mr. Littleton said.

"Hi Greg," Charlie replied. "You want to take one of these rugrats?" Mr. Littleton laughed and took Aidan from Charlie's grasp.

"Go have fun tonight," Mr. Littleton replied.

"Are you sure? I haven't seen you in a while either," Claire replied.

"I'm sure," Mr. Littleton said. He hugged and kissed her. "Go on." Claire smiled and walked away.

Claire spotted Jack with a girl she had never seen before. Claire decided to go over and see who it was, her curiosity getting the best of her.

"Hey Jack," Claire replied.

"Hey Claire," Jack said hugging her. "Charlie find you with the kids?"

"Yeah, I just came over to see who this was you were talking to," Claire replied.

"Yeah, Claire Pace this is my new girlfriend Lisa Alexander," Jack said. Claire stuck her hand out. Lisa shook it gently. Lisa had blonde hair, bright blue eyes, and the body of a model.

"So, you're Jack's new girlfriend. It's nice to meet you," Claire said. She didn't feel right standing next to Lisa. She was really intimidating and much more beautiful than what Claire thought she was.

"Charmed," Lisa said not really caring. Claire was reminding of the first time she met Shannon. She felt exactly the same way.

"Lisa, you want something to drink?" Jack asked.

"Yeah," Lisa said. Jack left the two girls standing there. They stood there in uncomfortable silence for a few minutes before Charlie came up.

"Hey!" He said putting his arm around Claire. "I was looking for you." Claire smiled at him thanking that he was saving her. "Who's this?"

"Charlie this is…" Lisa cut her off.

"I'm Lisa Alexander," Lisa said sticking her hand out. Lisa's eyes were bright and hooked on Charlie. Claire felt a pang of jealousy.

"Oh right, Jack's new girlfriend," Charlie said.

"Right," Lisa said downheartedly.

"It was nice to meet you, come on Claire," Charlie said. Charlie led her away from Lisa. But Claire knew her battle with Lisa was not over yet.

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Okay, looks like Claire's got competition. Aw, she can kick Lisa's ass any day! Hope you guys liked the chapter! And guess what? I brought back the review responses! Yay! Enjoy!

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