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Changes of Scenery

"Hand me that shirt." Kate pointed behind her as she hung her shirt up on the clothesline.

As she hung up another article of clothing she reached back and awaited for the shirt she had asked for. Feeling the material between her fingers she grabbed it and began to hang it up with the others.

"You think you got enough clothes drying?" Sawyer asked looking at the line as it drooped under the weight of the clothes.

Wiping the dripping sweat from her brow she turned around with a smile across her lips.

"No."

"Same as the last time you asked Sawyer." She growled changing her mood instantly.

Sawyer stepped back with her bite.

"Well I'm sorry I asked." He sighed.

"You should be." She shot turning back to the line.

"Somebody is testy." Sawyer muttered setting the clothes in a basket.

Kate pretended to not hear his comment. She tried to justify her attitude by telling herself it was the pregnancy and not her. Instead she continued to hang clothes up. She was perfectly content with what she was doing until she glanced up and was caught by the sight of Jack walking up. In a perfectly cheery mood.

"Morning." He smiled kissing her on the cheek.

His action got a groan from Sawyer. Passing it off he leaned down. Leaving a kiss on Kate's stomach. She looked down to him in almost complete disgust.

"Morning." He whispered to her stomach.

Standing he was put off by seeing Kate standing with her hands on her hips. Seeing him she rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"Could you stop obsessing over my stomach for two seconds?"

"I was just letting the baby hear my voice." Jack said.

"I think it knows by now Jack."

His eyes became wide with her jab. Hearing a giggle Jack looked past Kate to see Sawyer trying his damnedest to keep it in. Looking up he gave Jack a grin as he looked away again with a laugh.

"I'm sorry." Kate apologized wiping the sweat from her brow again.

"I've been a bit moody lately."

"Moody?' Sawyer question catching both of their attention.

"That's an understatement.' He laughed.

Kate's eyes narrowed before she turned back to Jack.

"It's ok. It's normal to be moody." Jack smiled letting it go.

"Normal?" Kate questioned.

"How would you know?"

"Do you have a ten pound baby sitting on your bladder?" She asked.

Again, Sawyer tried his best to keep his laughing in. It was so hard for him. After him having to deal with her for the last two days, Jack deserved it.

"I doubt it's ten pounds Kate. I mean there is no way at seven months it's te-"

He quickly stopped seeing she was getting more annoyed.

"But what do I know." He looked away rolling his eyes.

Lowering her head she sighed in exhaustion.

"I'm sorry. I'm just not in the best of moods." She sighed.

"It's ok.' He smiled reassuring her with his hand upon her shoulder.

He could see her immediately change. Her eyes wondered down to his hand. Quickly he lowered it to his side. He took it as his time to go.

"See you later.' He smiled giving her a quick peck on her cheek.

As he walked past her, she watched after. Sawyer's eyes followed him as well. When he was far enough away Sawyer busted into laughter. Jack disappeared and he looked back to Kate who was not amused.

"What?" He questioned.

She just rolled her eyes and turned back around.

She knew she was being harsh, but she just didn't have it in her that day to be nice. She was pregnant, it was hot, and she had to pee every five minutes. It just wasn't her day.

"He annoyed you didn't he?" Sawyer asked.

"What?" Kate questioned turning around.

"What makes you think that?'

"The way you acted."

"How'd I act?" She questioned trying to act innocent.

"Pissy." Sawyer breathed folding clothes.

"Pissy?"

He nodded his head as he lowered it. He felt her gaze, but it was nothing to intimidate him.

"You try having a baby pressing down on you while you stand out in 1000 degree heat and see how you feel."

"I think I'll pass." Sawyer grinned.

"Of course. You can't handle responsibility." She sighed turning around.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?"

"It means-"

Kate became dizzy as she turned around. Quickly she lost her balance and began to fall.

"Whoa." Sawyer called out putting his hands out to catch her.

Helping her stand, he looked her over. Making sure she was all right.

"Are you ok?"

She thought the question over. Her head was suddenly throbbing. Her body shook as she tried to stand in his arms. Sweat was running down her forehead and the rest of her body. Honestly she felt awful.

"I'm fine.' She hissed pulling from his grip.

She thought it best in that moment to go and lie down. As he lowered his hand she fought herself to walk away.

Stumbling, she walked through the sand. She was going slower then she thought she was. Second by second she began to feel worse. It became hard to keep her eyes open as the world swirled around her. Her knees began to go weak as she tried to stand.

"Kate…" He called after her.

Slowly she turned around to face him.

"No Saw-"

Before she could finish his name, she gave out. It felt as if her legs were falling from under her. A sour feeling came over her stomach. Her eyes fluttered shut instantly. The last thing she saw was Sawyer and Michael running to catch her.

"Kate!' Sawyer yelled as he rushed towards her.

Michael came up behind him as he kneeled down to catch her. As he head hit his arms her weight almost became too much.

"Get her feet!' Sawyer demanded Michael.

Taking her feet, Sawyer wrapped his arms under hers. In one swift moment they picked her up. Her body was limp in their arms as they stood there wondering what to do. Their eyes wondered around and then to each other.

"My tent."

Together they stumbled over to Sawyer's tent. Coming inside they walked over to his bed. All this time horrible thoughts ran through Sawyer's head. Slowly and gently as possible they lowered her to it. Sliding their hands from under her, Michael backed up, as Sawyer got closer.

He leaned over looking to her face. Sweat glistened her skin. His fingers came to the crook of her neck searching for a pulse. It was there, but faint. Quickly he panicked not knowing what happened or what to do. Only one thing came to his mind.

"Get Jack."

With that Michael was on his feet. Racing out he left Sawyer to worry about Kate. He kneeled at her side staring her in the face. His eyes wondered her body ending at her stomach.

What if there was something wrong with the baby?

He couldn't help to think this was his fault. The fighting. Him avoiding her.

Had he brought this on?

All he could do in that moment was punish himself and worry.

Within minute Jack rushed in. Sliding his backpack off his shoulder he kneeled in the sand. Pushing Sawyer out of the way he leaned in over Kate.

"What happened?" He questioned running his fingers over her skin.

"She just dropped. I don't know what caused it."

"Michael said you to were fighting." Jack pointed looking over his shoulder.

Sawyer's face lowered.

"That isn't the problem here Doc."

Taking a deep breath Jack turned back to Kate. Opening his pack he took out a water bottle and a shirt. Soaking it in water her wiped the side of her face. Resting it on her head he took out another. Drenching it he draped it over chest.

He was trying his best to cool her down. He suspected that the heat got to her. She was sweating more then she should have been and her breathing was slowed.

Draping another clothe over her arm his focus turned to the baby. He doubted it had been harmed, but there was a possibility. If Kate stayed in this state longer then an hour it could block oxygen to the baby.

Taking a deep breath he cupped her face. Caressing her skin he hoped his touch would wake her. In his efforts to wake her he had completely forgot Sawyer sitting behind him. Looking over his shoulder he saw him sitting there in worry. Biting his thumb he rocked back and forth waiting to hear her. He was as worried as Jack. He almost felt sorry for him.

"You did the right thing."

Sawyer looked up with his words.

"What?" He questioned taken back by his words.

"You did the right thing by brining her in here. Thanks."

"I didn't do it for you."

They held an intense gaze.

"Jack?"

Jack looked back to see Kate coming to. Her eyes wondered around trying to put together where she was. Seeing the two hovering over her she began to worry.

"Hey." Jack smiled.

"Where am I?" She questioned as she saw Sawyer come up next to Jack.

Even he looked happy to see her.

"Sawyer's tent. You fainted." Jack explained.

"Fainted!" Kate questioned as she struggled to sit up.

"The baby? Is the baby o-"

Jack and Sawyer both helped her back to the bed. If she got too excited she could faint again.

"It's fine." Jack assured her.

With a sigh she lowered her head. Raising her hand she rested it atop her stomach. She felt better knowing it was safe.

"Kate I want you too try and go back to sleep."

"Jack I'm fine." Kate tired to protest.

"No you're not. If you push too hard you could hurt the baby."

His words were all she needed to get her to stay put. She wasn't going to do anything to hurt the baby.

"Just rest ok?"

Kate nodded her head as she lay back down. Leaning in Jack kissed her on the forehead. As he stood her lids became heavy. With one breath she was asleep again.

Standing up Jack let out as sigh. Looking away from Kate in sleep, Sawyer came to his side. Putting away his thing Jack looked up to him and could see he was still worried. With a comforting smile he patted him on the back.

"Keep an eye on her."

"Will do." Sawyer sighed rubbing the back of his neck.

It was silent for a moment between the two. Kate's near labored breath were louder than their own. They tried hard not to concentrate on her. Still Sawyer couldn't help but stare down to her.

"How long will this last?" Sawyer questioned.

Jack turned back and looked to him. Glancing away from him, he stared to Kate as if he was trying to make an assessment.

"Don't know. She could be out all day or an hour…" He began.

"But she can't be on her feet for at least a day. Not with this heat."

Sawyer looked to his with wide eyes of question.

"So she has to stay for a day or more?"

Jack nodded his head. He could see Sawyer disappointment written all over his face. He wasn't up for this.

"She has to stay here Sawyer."

"What about her tent?" Sawyer asked.

"She needs to be close to someone incase the heat gets too much. Plus I wouldn't even take the risk of letting her walk across the beach."

Sawyer let out an aggravated sigh.

"You don't want something to happen to her or the baby do you?"

"No." Sawyer breathed.

Turning towards the exit of the tent, Jack prepared to leave. With a heavy breath he turned around.

"Change the cloths every hour or so to keep her temperature down. Push her to eat and drink even if she protests." Jack ordered.

"I'll be back tonight to check on her." He finished lowering his head as he turned and walked out onto the beach.

Still looking over her, Sawyer tried to take it all in. With a heavy sigh he lowered himself into an airplane seat next to his bed. Slumping down he rested his head in his hand. Looking away from Kate's deathly state he closed his eyes.

Mid afternoon the next day she woke up. She had been up off and on the night before, but no longer than an hour. After Jack came and checked on she went out like a light. She barely moved the whole night, which worried Sawyer to death. He didn't have the guts to close his eyes. Scared she'd die in the middle of the night.

Against his protests and Jack's, she now sat outside his tent under the tarp in one of the airplane seats. She couldn't stand the sight of his tent anymore that morning. Now she was perfectly content sitting and watching everyone. Although she did feel bad that she couldn't get up and help, it was better than laying around.

As the sunset she became desperate. All day she pulled people away from their chores to come and talk to her. All were willing, but some didn't help the matter. Shannon talked about herself, Walt asked too many questions, and Locke scared her by telling her what was happing to the baby. All in all it was a waste.

She almost gave up hope until Hurley walked by. Hurley could always cheer her up.

"Hurley.' She called waving him over.

He looked around for a moment making sure she was actually calling him. As she waved him over again he slowly began to walk over to her. Pulling down his headphones he took as seat next to her. At first he had no idea what to say.

"So how are you and the baby doing?"

"Good. But we kinda have to stay put with the heat and all." She sighed.

"Dude that kinda sucks."

"Having to sit around with Sawyer all day." He snickered.

"He isn't that bad." Kate tried to defend him with a smile.

It got quiet between them. They had never really had a conversation with each other. It was hard.

"So what's up with you?" She asked trying to break the tension.

"Nothing much. Same old same old stuff." He smiled.

"That's good."

That awkward silence hit them again. Letting it go it became too much.

"Well I better be going." He said getting up.

Kate really didn't want to go, but it wasn't like she could stop him. She had no reason.

As he got up her eyes followed his movement almost like a lost puppy dog. She didn't want to be alone. Glancing to his hand she got her reason for him to stay.

"Wait." She called out causing him to turn around

He noticed her eyes were focused on his hand. Looking down he saw she was staring at his CD player.

"Can I see it?"

He stared at her with a raised eyebrow.

"Please. Just for a minute."

Hesitantly he took off his headphone and handed it to her. Taking it from her she held it in her hands for a minute. Studying it. Then taking the headphones she wrapped them around her stomach.

"Dude, what are you doing?"

"An experiment." She smiled.

He looked to her confused.

"What CD is in here?"

"Drive Shaft."

"Charlie pushed it on me, but I have to say it's pretty good."

"Perfect." Kate continued to smile.

"Do you know which is "You All Everybody"?"

"I think three." Hurley replied.

Skipping to the track she listened to make sure. Hearing the right lyrics she took the phones and put them back to her stomach. She waited for the baby to react. She didn't have to wait long. Within seconds the baby was moving. It almost like it was dancing.

"Oh my god." She cooed.

"What?" Hurley questioned with worry.

"Come here."

Reluctantly he came over. Reaching up Kate took his hand and placed it on his hand. He tried his hardest to wiggle free, but she wouldn't let him. She wanted to share this. He quickly gave in as he felt the gentle kick against his hand.

"What is that?' He asked.

"The baby."

"The little dude likes it." He smiled.

"Or he hates it and wants me to turn it off." Kate giggled.

"It think he likes it." Hurley said.

"Let's hope so for Charlie's sake." Kate smiled.

The two sat there for the longest time feeling the baby dance. It made them both giggle like little girls, which kinda scared Kate.

"What in the hell are you doing?" Sawyer questioned walking up.

"Feeling the baby dance." Kate smiled looking up to him.

He had been gone all day. Oddly she hadn't wondered where.

"You wanna feel?"

"I ain't falling for that trick again."

"Dude it's really cool." Hurley assured him.

"Well I guess if he approves…"

"Come over here Sawyer!" Kate demanded.

With a groan he walked over. The minute he came to her side she took his hand. Hurley moved away as she placed Sawyer's hand to her stomach. As it kicked again Sawyer stood motionless confusing Kate.

"Well…"

"Well what?" He asked.

"Didn't you feel it?"

"All I felt was some weird bump."

"That was it. That was the baby kicking." She exclaimed.

"It was?"

She nodded her head.

"That is what you've been all worked up about?"

"You're just no fun are you?" She groaned lowering his hand.

"Guess not." He grinned.

Picking up the CD player he looked it over.

"What CD is this anyway?"

"Drive Shaft. Charlie's band." Hurley announced.

"The little reject has a band?"

"Haven't you been listening to him at all? That's all he talks about." Kate said.

"Well then I don't want the baby listening to it." Sawyer said taking the headphones off her stomach.

Kate stared up to him almost shocked.

"Don't want that shit screwing him up like it did "Charlie"."

Handing it to him, Hurley got the hint to leave. He could see Kate was about to go off on Sawyer and didn't want to get in the way. He came to his feet as she stumbled to hers.

"Dude see you later."

"You too." She smiled hugging him.

As she let him go he was off as fast as he could go.

"What do you have against Charlie?" Kate asked folding her arms across her chest.

"Nothing. He just irritates me. And from what I heard his music sucks. So I don't want him listening to it." He explained.

'Him?" Kate questioned letting the argument about Charlie slid.

"The baby." Sawyer said looking to her stomach.

"So you think it's a boy?" Kate asked approaching him slowly.

"Yeah. What do you think it's a girl?"

"No I actually think it's a boy too. Jack thinks it's a girl. Actually he more wants as girl."

"Why?" Sawyer questioned with a sour face.

"He wants a small me." She replied only telling him half the reason. She couldn't really tell him the full reason.

"That is exactly what we need. A small you." He smirked.

She crossed her hands again over her stomach trying to act hurt by his comment.

"And all we really need is a small smart ass who gives everyone cute nicknames and walks around with peroxide and bandages everywhere he goes?"

"You want a boy too there Freckles." He smirked again.

"I'm beginning to change my mind." She sighed.

Sitting up in bed, Kate looked down to one of Sawyer's magazines in her lap. It wasn't something she was interested in, but it was keeping her sane at least. She had been bed written for a day and a half. It was a complete bore sitting there watching Sawyer walk around. Hearing the people outside drove her mad.

Flipping over another page she sighed. She wanted to get up and walk around.

Hope soon lifted her sprits as Jack walked in and sat down next to her. He looked down to her with a smile. A smile that hopefully brought good news.

"Car Extreme?" Jack questioned taking the magazine from her.

"Not something I expected you to read, but…"

"It's the only thin keeping me sane." Kate smiled.

Sliding his backpack over his shoulder he sat it between them. Unzipping it he searched through it.

"You hungry?"

"I already ate with Sawyer." She announced.

"Oh…"

"Don't worry I threw it up. Should be hungry in an hour."

"It's not that. I'm just I'm surprised he fed you." Jack said with a raised brow.

"Jack…" Kate called out shaking her head.

Jack apologized with his laughter shaking his own head with judgment upon himself. Still it did surprise him.

"So…"

"What's the new?" Kate asked knowing Jack was struggling to look her in the eyes.

When he finally did she saw uneasiness.

"I want you to move to the caves."

"Jac-"

"Kate you know it would be better for you and the baby."

"I know, but I like the beach. The caves are just too morbid." She wined.

"I know you don't like them."

"This isn't a question of like anymore. It's about safety. It's so much better at the caves. It's cooler and you'd be closer to me for when the baby comes." He explained trying to convince her.

"I don't know Jack…" She sighed.

He could see her unwillingness. She hated the caves from the start. But this wasn't her choice anymore. The safety of the baby was at stake and Jack was going to do whatever he had to do to insure it was ok. Along with Kate. Still with all at risk he didn't have complete authority over her.

"Just promise me you'll consider it?" He asked resting his hand over hers.

"I will." She smiled.

With his own smile he stood. Bending down he kissed her forehead. Standing up still with his smile, he turned and left her to read about cars. He knew in his heart he didn't have to worry, because she'd make the right decision.

"Kate."

She heard her name in the dark. At least she thought she did. When it didn't come again she put it off and tried to settle back into sleep. Then came a rustling sound. It aroused her too. Still she put it off as it ceased.

"Kate."

It came closer to her this time. Somebody was really messing with her and it was pissing her off. She wasn't in the mood to be bothered while she was sleeping.

"Freckles."

Her eyes shot open. It was Sawyer. The rustling came again as he called her again. Turning her head she looked over to see him kneeling in the sand next to the bed.

"What. Do. You. Want?" She asked.

He continued with whatever he was doing and played off her question. She couldn't make out what he was doing in the night. It bothered her to not have an idea what was going on.

Suddenly he stopped and turned to her.

"Get up." He said.

"What?"

"Come on get up." He repeated standing up.

"Why?" She questioned.

"Just come on." He said grabbing her hands.

With a tug he got her to sit up. With more encouragement he got her to her feet in the sand. But it would take a little more to get her out of the tent.

"I have something to show you." Was all he said as he took her hand and led her out.

They were out in the jungle for ten minutes before she said anything. She had been quiet the whole way. Too tired to say anything. And the dark factor didn't help much. Neither did the fact that Sawyer was leading her into the jungle in the middle of the night and she had no idea why.

"It is the middle of the night Sawyer. I'm not in the moo-"

"Don't worry Freckles." He said leaning to his side and then quickly standing strait.

She could tell he was carrying something.

"What are you carrying Sawyer?"

"Don't worry about it."

How could she not worry about it? She was being drug out into the jungle. In the middle of the night by Sawyer. And it was dark. There were things in that jungle that ate people and that was unsettling to Kate. Still she tried to take his word and trust him.

She fought not to let sleep win. And she almost lost until the lit up entrance of the caves caught her. Lifting up her head she stared down the narrow passage way. She became somewhat aware of what was happing when she glanced over to see Sawyer readjusting her bags over his shoulder.

The moment they walking under the entrance way she saw Jack, Charlie, and Michael waiting.

"Look what I found wondering in the woods?" Sawyer said calling attention to them.

All of them turned and rushed up to Kate.

"What is all of this? Kate asked Jack hoping to get an honest answer.

"Well…' He began taking her from Sawyer.

Wrapping his arm around her back he led her across the caves. Everyone seemed to follow them.

"We were hoping this could change your mind about moving to the caves." He finished brining her over to one of the smaller caves.

The sight before her put her back. The cave was decorated with baby things and toys. A small man made crib sat in the corner across from a cot draped with Kate's blankets. All her stuff from her tent was there. This was obviously a nursery.

"Oh my god." Kate gasped.

"You guys did this?" She asked turning back to them.

"I built the crib." Michael said.

"I found the baby things." Charlie announced.

"I brought your things.' Jack said.

"And I was the messenger." Sawyer smirked.

"Thank you guys." Kate cried walking up to each one of them.

First she hugged Michael. Then Charlie. Leaving him with a kiss on the cheek. Sawyer's lingered on before she turned around and walked up to Jack.

"Thank you.' She smiled wrapping her arms around him.

"You're quite welcome." He assured her.

Pulling back he rested his hand on her back as she turned and looked to the cave.

"Does this change your mind?" He asked.

"I might consider it." She smirked with a raised eyebrow.

Holding her tight for a minute in joy that she had given in they headed over to the cave. Charlie followed them wanting to point out the stuff he found. Michael wondered off with Walt to ready for sleep. Sawyer stood for a minute watching them in their joy. He wanted to join them, but realized it wasn't something he wanted to do.

After looking the area over and seeing everything Charlie found twice Kate wondered out. Immediately she spotted Sawyer sitting by himself in front of the fire. She thought eh had headed back to the beach.

Looking back she saw that Jack and Charlie were preoccupied. So she slowly wondered over. Glancing up Sawyer saw her. In instinct he took her hand and helped her sit down beside him. Letting go he turned back to the fire.

His stare was intense almost unearthly. It worried Kate. It worried her that he was again feeling left out. It made her feel worse that she was leaving him.

"It's really nice." He said looking over her shoulder to the cave.

"Yeah." She said joining him in looking.

"As long as you like it I guess…."

Slowly he turned back to the fire worrying her again.

"Are you going to be ok?" She asked.

"Without you on the beach? Of course." He smirked.

"Might get some sleep finally."

She had to laugh seeing that he was smiling. Deep down she knew he was hiding something. But she wasn't going to push him. So with a sigh she turned to the fire. Their motionless shadows cascaded down the cave walls.

The two sat silent for a while. Not being interrupted. Both had their minds consuming them in the same manor, yet bother had different thoughts. Yet still they were on the same level.

"Well…" He sighed letting his mind get the best of him.

She was quiet as she watched him stand. His eyes hovered over her with the color of fire filling them.

"I guess I'll see ya."

Before she could say anything he bent over her. In a moment his lips came to the top of her head. Leaving a quick kiss amongst her hair. Standing back up he stood for a moment. Her eyes wondered up to meet his.

"Good night Kate." He whispered.

No smirk guided his words. It confused Kate. Then as odd as the kiss he turned without another word and walked away. No explanation.

She sat stunned watching him walk away. Every minute he plunged further into the darkness.

"How do you like it?"

Kate looked back to see Jack now beside her. His face bright and smiling. Unlike Sawyer's, which was brought down and saddened.

"Yeah it's great.' She smiled.

Slowly she turned thinking she might see Sawyer still walking away. She didn't. He was gone and on his way to the beach. Still she sat looking into the darkness.

"He'll be ok." Jack assured her wrapping his arm around her.

Kate slowly turned back to Jack. His face was endearing and honest. She couldn't help, but think he was right. Sawyer was going to be all right without her. It wasn't going to hurt that they were apart. Still she couldn't help but think he felt left out and alone without her on the beach.

"He'll be ok." Jack repeated.

"I know." Kate sighed resting her head on his shoulder.