Sorry it took sooooo long for this chapter to come out but my computer crashed and was down for awhile. now i must thank my reviewers!
Nikki- yes i added more but sadly is wasn't soon! LOL! i hope you stick to this story as a regular reviewer! thanks so much!
shadycowgirlxo9- Boone will come back and so will Claire's family. They will all have roles to play in the future. I'm glad you like my story and hope you become a loyal reviewer! thank you!
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Charlie stared at the wall across from his hospital bed. It seemed like the only thing to do until Jack came into the room.
"I think I'm starting a record for how many times one person can go into the hospital for something different overtime," Charlie chuckled.
Jack laughed. "We'll have to check with the Guinness Book of World Records." Jack laughed some more before he turned back into the serious doctor. "How are you feeling," he asked.
"I guess okay," Charlie shrugged. "Besides a broken arm and minor concussion," Charlie added sarcastically.
Jack smiled but was interrupted by a knock on the door. "Come in," Jack said.
A black haired woman appeared the door. It was Regina, Thomas's girlfriend.
"Can we have some alone time? I need to talk to Charlie," she asked Jack politely.
Jack nodded and turned back to Charlie. "Yell for me if you need me," he said and Charlie nodded. Jack nodded to Regina than left the room. She took a seat beside his bed.
"First off, I want to tell you I'm so sorry for what Thomas did to you. I never knew he could be such an asshole. He told me that Claire woman died when Jacob was just a little baby, not that he left her while she was pregnant. Another thing is about Jacob. I know you love him and well pretty much your his rightful father. I want you to take him. Thomas is in the slammer now for you know...beating you and abusing Jacob," Regina explained.
Charlie listened to the young woman. He felt his heart leap when he heard she wanted him to have Jacob. "Well,...thanks so much Regina," Charlie smiled.
"So you'll take him," She asked.
"Of course I will," Charlie replied.
"That's great. He is such a good kid. So sweet and adorable," she smiled.
Charlie nodded. "He is...he gets it from his mother."
"Well, I have to go. Jacob is with Kate. She's a very nice woman. I hope to see you again. Bye," she said going towards the door.
"See ya," Charlie waved. He let his arm drop back down on his bed. A smile spread across his face. He was getting Jacob back. It was music to his ears.
"What was that all about," Jack asked, walking back into the hospital room.
"Regina wants me to have custody of Jacob," Charlie said with a gleaming smile.
"That's great buddy'',Jack said, slapping his friend on the shoulder.
"I guess things are finally starting to come together for me," Charlie grinned.
Later that day Charlie was released from the hospital and it was settled. Jacob was to stay with Charlie.
"Daddy," Jacob yelled, hugging his father.
"Hey Jakie," Charlie laughed, picking up his son.
"I turned 5 you know," Jacob said.
"I know you did pal. I have something for you," Charlie said carrying Jacob over to the corner of Kate and Jack's living room. He pulled a poorly wrapped package out from behind a coffee table. He put Jacob down to open the gift. Jacob furiously tore the wrapping paper to find a shinny new acoustic guitar. Jacob played with strings and laughed at each sound that came from the guitar.
"You can be like your dad now," Charlie said.
"I think he sounds a lot better then his dad," Jack laughed from behind the duo.
"Shush Jack," Charlie spat. Jack just shrugged and laughed continuing into the kitchen where Kate sat at the table with Lilah.
"Daddy guess what," Lilah shouted.
"What sweetheart," Jack said searching through mail and not even paying attention to his daughter.
"Tomorrow is my birthday," she said gleefully.
Jack looked up from what he was doing. He looked to Kate who shrugged with furrowed brows.
"Really. Tomorrow is July 16," Jack asked.
"The day your daughter was born," Kate said sarcastically.
"Sorry I guess it kind of slipped my mind," Jack shrugged.
"Like everything else," Kate said getting up from the table.
"What do you mean," Jack asked confused.
"Oh nothing," Kate smirked, stirring a pot of cream of wheat. "How's Charlie doing."
"His arm is broken is two places but that will heal. He had a concussion and has a black eye but otherwise he's fine," Jack explained, taking a place at the table.
"That's good," Kate said. "Has he said anything about getting a house or a job yet?"
"No. He just got custody back over Jacob. Their both in the living room now," Jack said.
Kate whirled around from her gaze at the stove. "Really that's fantastic," she side with wide and eyes and an even wider smile. "You know what! We should have a double birthday party for Jacob and Lilah AND a welcome home party Jacob all combined in one party," Kate suggested.
"Yeah let's have a huge party in our one bathroom two bedroom apartment," Jack said rolling his eyes.
"No silly we cant rent out a hall or something," Kate giggled, happily getting up from the table and turning off the stove. "Oh it will be so much fun!".
"A blast," Jack said unenthusiastically. "Damn those pregnancy hormones."
PLEASE R&R!