(A/N: The last chapter of Conversation (Depending on how you look at it) There will be two endings. A happy one, and a sad one. I hope you guys had fun reading this while it lasted! Also, if you guys are into Gilmore Girls, I just started up a new fic about them, so be sure to check that out:) Also, I'm working on a new story, and, to all you Saving Kate fans, would you like to see a sequel? (I'm thinking rescue-fic ;) ) If you would, e-mail me, and we'll talk about what can go in it. I'd like to get your input on it. :) Also, if you're interested in a sequel to this, e-mail me.)
-Conversation-
-Chapter 9-
-The End-
"How do you pick up the threads of an old life? How do you go on, when in your heart, you begin to understand, there is no going back? There are some things that time can not mend. Some hurts that have gone too deep, that have taken hold." –Frodo
Jack made his way up the beach, searching for Kate. His eyes caught sight of her, leaning back against a log, whittling something into a worn piece of wood.
"What do you want?" She said, her voice showing no pity for him.
"…I'm sorry." He managed to get out. "For everything." His voice turned on him, and soon his legs felt like jell-o.
Kate looked up at him, her eyes shining with tears. "I'm not."
An awkward silence followed the two harsh words, seeming like their world had just gone vertigo.
"…But why?" Jack nearly broke down right there, "Why? What did I say?"
Kate sighed and looked out over the ocean, trying to avoid his prying eyes. "You want me to never change. That I can always stay the same old Kate, never growing up."
"Kate…" He mumbled. "I fell in love with you the minute I knew you. I never wanted to move on, I just wanted to stay right there, in time."
"That's the problem, Jack. You have to move on. It's not a choice in life, it's an agreement." Kate sighed, still avoiding his eyes.
"Kate… I still love you. I can't let you go." Jack said, his voice tearing.
"You're going to have to." She replied. "I fell in love with the old you, the one that I never knew about. I can't go on, knowing everything that'll happen." She shook her head. "It wouldn't be fun, for me or you."
"I can change, Kate." He tried to protest, but he knew where this was going. He had finally lost.
"No… you can't." Kate broke down, and got up. "I don't want you to ever change." She kissed him lightly, and took off. She did what she does best. She ran.
Jack stared after her retreating body, wishing this was all a horrible dream, and that when he woke up she's be right by his side, just sleeping. But life didn't work out that way.
(A/N: God, made myself cry. Ok, time for happy ending! Next chapter, which will be up in about 5 minutes.)
