Chapter 14- Because I'm Broken

Hey guys. I have another chapter here… obviously. It was very easy to write and full of emotion like the previous chapter. I hope you enjoy.

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Charlie hadn't slept that night. How could he? He kept thinking of Claire's words to him. She had never asked him to leave her alone before. She was still in the medical tent, and wasn't allowed to leave it until tomorrow. Faith had cried a few times during the night and Charlie would rock her back to sleep. Adam fell asleep with his head on Charlie's lap, but never woke up when Faith cried.

Charlie was sitting with his back against the cave wall and Faith in his arms, asleep. Adam was awake, eating a banana, that Charlie had picked the day before. It was still early and Charlie knew Faith would be getting hungry soon. He hoped Claire would talk to him, but he didn't think she would. She was too upset.

Adam took a big bite of his banana and started to choke. Charlie laid Faith down quickly and ran over to him.

"Adam, chew it." Charlie said panicked. Adam did as told and swallowed. He looked up at Charlie.

"Are you okay? Is it all gone?" Charlie asked quickly. Adam nodded his head and Charlie let out a sigh of relief. Charlie brought him into a big hug as Faith started to cry.

"Okay bud, we need to take Faith to mommy. She is hungry."

"Why can't she have bananas?"

"Babies don't have teeth to chew like us."

"Then what do they eat?"

"I'll tell you when you're older." Charlie said scooping Faith up in his arms. "Are you ready to go see your mum?" Charlie asked Adam, rocking Faith. He nodded and walked with Charlie to the medical tent.

"Hey!" Jack said meeting up with them.

"Hey." Charlie said, not even attempting to smile.

"Charlie are you okay? You look like you haven't slept." Jack said worried.

"I'm fine." Charlie snapped.

"Charlie…" Jack said, knowing he wasn't being honest. Charlie looked down at Adam and then over at Kate who was sitting near by.

"Adam, why don't you go see what Aunt Kate is doing." Charlie said faking a smile.

"Alright." Adam said running over to Kate. Charlie looked back at Jack.

"I'm worried about Claire." Charlie admitted.

"Why?" Jack asked worried.

"I think she's depressed… She was talking about how we are never going to get rescued. She was pretty upset and asked me to leave."

"I should take a look at her." Jack said worried.

"Why is this coming on now? We have a beautiful daughter and son… you would think she would be happier with the new baby." Charlie said looking down at Faith in his arms.

"Faith being born made her realize there is a chance Adam and Faith will grow up here… unless we get rescued." Jack said shrugging his shoulders. Faith began to fuss again.

"I need to get her to Claire." Charlie said as a tear rolled down his cheek.

"We will watch Adam… take care of yourself Charlie." Jack said walking over to Kate and Adam. Charlie began walking to the medical tent.

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When he got there, Claire was awake, staring into space.

"Claire." Charlie said to get her attention. She looked at him and put her arms out. He placed Faith in her arms.

"How you feeling?" Charlie asked, in hopes she would talk to him. She began to feed Faith and looked up at Charlie. "Are you going to talk to me?" Charlie asked, sticking his hands in his pockets. She didn't answer. "Claire… please talk to me. I'm worried about you… You've never shut me out before."

"I just…" Claire began.

"… Want to be alone?" Charlie finished for her. She nodded her head. "I thought we were happy." Charlie said in a hurt tone.

"We are."

"No Claire… we aren't. You are upset and refuse to let me help you."

"I know…" Claire said as a tear rolled down her cheek. "I'm sorry Charlie, but I can't take this anymore… I don't want to be here." She said, getting angry.

"None of us do." Charlie said raising his voice. "Do you think any of us want to be here Claire? What makes you so bloody special?" Claire looked up at him.

"Leave." Claire said angrily.

"Claire…" Charlie said in a regretful tone.

"Leave." Charlie looked at her and then at Faith. A tear slid down his cheek, but he quickly wiped it away. He walked away… his face full of sadness. Claire kissed Faith's forehead as a tear rolled down her cheek and fell to the ground. Her face was full of guilt, but she couldn't bring herself to let Charlie in… and she didn't know why.

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Charlie was walking along the beach with his hands in his pockets. He stopped and looked out at the ocean.

"Charlie!" Hurley called out, noticing something was wrong.

"Hey Hurl." Charlie said turning to face him and digging his hands deeper in his pockets.

"Dude… what's wrong? Last time I saw you… you were the happiest man alive." Hurley saw the tears, threatening Charlie's eyes. "Did something happen? Is the baby alright? Claire and Adam… are they alright?" Hurley asked worried. Charlie took his hands out of his pockets and wiped his eyes.

"Charlie… talk to me man."

"She doesn't want to talk to me Hurl…"

"Claire?" Charlie nodded. "Why?"

"She is depressed."

"But why is she pushing you away?"

"I don't know. I thought we were happy, but she's too upset about being on this bloody island."

"We all are."

"That's what I tried to tell her, but I made things worse."

"Maby Jack should talk to her…"

"I don't know what to do." Charlie said as more tears escaped his eyes.

"Charlie… it's going to be okay…" Hurley said putting his hand on Charlie's shoulder. "Give her time. Claire loves you… that is stronger than everything else." Charlie sat down, with his knees bent and his arms resting on them. Hurley sat down also. "Have you slept?"

"No."

"Ate?"

"No." Charlie said looking at Hurley. "I need to go get Adam."

"I'll watch Adam…" Hurley put his hand on Charlie's back. "You get some rest and eat." Hurley said standing up. "Is Adam with Jack and Kate?" Charlie nodded his head, keeping his eyes on the ocean. "Alright… take care of yourself man." Hurley said standing there a few seconds longer, looking at Charlie, then walking away.

Charlie kept his stare at the ocean, as he remembered his talk with Claire. He had never raised his voice at her before. He remembered his words to her. "What makes you so bloody special?" He had said. Charlie stood up and turned to see Hurley playing with Adam. He walked over to them.

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"Hey bud." Charlie said faking a smile.

"Hi daddy." Adam said walking up to him.

"Are you having fun with Uncle Hurley?"

"Yeah." Adam said as Charlie picked him up.

"I'll see you tomorrow. I love you." He said kissing Adam's forehead.

"I love you too." Adam said as Charlie put him back down.

"Bye bud."

"Bye." Adam said waving. Hurley gave Charlie a worried look, but he ignored it. He began to walk to the medical tent.

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When he got there, Claire was rocking Faith to sleep.

"Do you want me to take her?" Charlie asked, with dark circles under his eyes. Claire looked up at him. She noticed he looked tired and gave him a worried look.

"No, I've got her." Claire said avoiding eye contact.

"Alright… I love you both." He waited for her to respond, but she didn't. He gave her one last look and walked back to the tent.

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I know it's a sad place to leave off… sorry guys. If you didn't hate me before… I bet you do now! LOL!

And of course I must thank these people for reviewing chapter 13:

Esmarelda Gamgee- Yes, I am mean… BUT you are the one yelling at your dog! LOL!

Lara Chubb of Deephollow- Glad you like the name and hmmm… yes… what is wrong with Claire-Well now you know!

CharlieandClaire- Now you know what's wrong with her. Glad that you forgave me and yes this story is continuing. Hmm… should there be a sequel… that is something to ponder.

Charlie Rox My Sox- Yes it is sad. AND I wish the best for them also.

bluejolteon- Glad you are glad! LOL! I like to include your guys' input when possible.