Chapter 31- Farmer Jack and Marilyn Monroe

"Kate, where did you get these from?" Jack asked.

Kate shrugged, "We needed a disguise."

"Did you steal them?"

Kate frowned, "Jack, I'm a lot of things but I'm not a thief."

"I know your not,"

Kate pulled the cowboy hat off, the hat that she and Jack had found in the back of Taylor's truck. "I went into the store, and there was no one in there, so I grabbed these two costumes…and then left some money on the counter. It works out better that way."

Jack reached for the Halloween costumes. "A farmer?"

Kate nodded, "It comes with a beard and overalls too,"

"We're going to attract attention to ourselves, I thought that's what we didn't want."

Kate reached for Jack's costume, "As long as we aren't recognizable, and besides a farmer is slightly normal." She then pulled out the beard, and then placed it on Jack's face.

Jack smiled, "It's itchy,"

Kate looked around for some tape, "You're going to have to wear the cowboy hat too…pull over there Jack,"

Jack looked around, "You know this place is deserted…maybe the gas station might be empty."

Kate raised an eyebrow, "I doubt that…with recent events everyone is filling up on gas,"

"But no one lives here,"

"Jack stop arguing with me," Kate teased.

Jack nodded, "Fine Kate," He pulled over. "So I'm curious, what costume did you pick up for you,"

Kate's cheeks turned red.

"Are you blushing?"

Kate shook her head, "Oh, I found tape!"

"What costume did you get?"

Kate placed the hat over Jack's hair, and then used the tape to fix the beard on his face. "Now all you have to do is put on the overalls, and the handsome man that I know is…"

Jack smiled, "Handsome?"

Kate shrugged, "Huh?"

"You called me handsome,"

Kate looked down, "Jack, what are you talking about, I didn't…"

Jack nodded, "Okay Kate, let's play games."

"It feels good to play games, after…you know everything we've been through."

"Yeah, it definitely does, I'm going to drive the truck in a little further okay,"

"Sure,"

Jack drove the truck in further into the woods, and then killed the engine. He opened the door, and then hopped out. "We're going to look like loons,"

"Who cares, as long as we don't look like criminals featured on America's Most Wanted."

Jack nodded, "I guess, but what did you pick up Kate?"

"Oh, I just grabbed something really quick…It's a little embarrassing, and if it makes you feel better then I will look like a bigger fool than you."

"Hey Kate, I just thought about something…we don't have any extra money."

Kate frowned, "Okay Jack, I stole it, but I have full intentions of paying them back."

"Kate, Kate, Kate,"

Kate looked down, and then looked back up. "Are you going to scold me?"

"No, why would I do that,"

"Because you would never steal."

"I wouldn't unless I had to, and no I wouldn't scold you…but if it was Sawyer on the other hand…"

Kate laughed, "You would turn him in."

"In a heartbeat," Jack joked.

Kate walked over to him.

Jack stood there, looking foolish with his cowboy hat, and scruffy beard.

"I'm Marilyn Monroe."

Jack grinned, "Really?"

Kate nodded slowly, "Yup, Jack you're going to fit right in, but I am going to look like some idiot impersonator."

"Or I could just go in the station, and fill up the gas, and you could wait for me in the car."

"Well that's no fun, what if someone recognizes you? I would be able to rescue you easier, if I was right by your side."

"Save me huh?"

Kate nodded, "Yes Jack, do I have to bring up that cop in the woods a while back."

"Oh yeah, I thought he wasn't breathing after you did that little move on him."

"This one," Kate gently grabbed Jack by his arm, but it was strong enough to turn him around.

"You're too fast for me,"

Kate smiled satisfied, "You need to pick up the pace old man,"

"Hey,"

Kate playfully pushed Jack, "I'm just kidding, even with that scraggly beard, and that ridiculous hat, you look…"

"Handsome?" Jack filled in.

"In a hillbilly kind of way, I'm going to go and get changed, you better not laugh at me Jack,"

"I won't."

"Good, I'll be right back, oh, maybe I wouldn't look as stupid, if I just wore the wig?"

"Marilyn Monroe is fun,"

"Fun…Jack Shepard is talking about fun,"

"C'mon Kate, you already got me out of my shell, singing to "Life is a Highway" on our way here, stealing Halloween costumes, and now joking around in the woods, I think I'm having too much fun."

"There's no such thing." Kate said. "At least when you and me are involved."

"You're flirting with me,"

"I don't flirt."

"Are you sure Kate?"

"Call me Marilyn…Marilyn Monroe."

Jack grinned, "I never see this side of you."

"I usually don't either, I'm going to get dressed up like a fool, put on some make-up, and then we'll be ready to go."

Jack pulled off his shirt.

Kate liked what she saw.

"I thought you were getting dressed?"

"I was, but I was slightly distracted."

Jack pulled his pants down.

Kate's mouth dropped open.

"I feel like I'm performing a strip show here Kate, are you going to get dressed or…"

"Don't stop on the account of me," Kate said continuing to look on.

Jack smiled, "If someone catches us here in the woods then we could be in serious trouble,"

"You're right." Kate pulled off her shirt.

Their roles reversed, and Jack looked on very interested. His mouth was agape, and he couldn't tear his eyes away from Kate.

"Finish getting dressed hillbilly,"

Jack focused on getting dressed.

Kate laughed, "I am going to look so ridiculous,"

"If we go to jail then we should write a story Kate, I think it would be a best seller."

"Jack, that's not funny," Kate slipped on the poofy white dress, and then slipped on the wig. "How do I look?"

"Crazy,"

"But I don't look like Kate right?"

"No, you don't look like Kate,"

Kate smiled satisfied, "I rather get away looking like a clown instead of getting caught trying to stroll into a gas station as myself."

"Taylor has some make-up in the car…not that you need it."

Kate beamed at Jack.

"Natural looks good on you Kate…but since we are disguising ourselves in Halloween costumes in early September then…"

Kate looked down, "Maybe we're crazy?"

Jack shrugged, "You know I am."

Kate walked over to him slowly, "No, you're not crazy."

Jack placed his hands on Kate's arms as she walked over to him. "I've made a decision Kate,"

Kate smiled, "You did?"

Jack hugged Kate. "I want to go with you…wherever you go, I want to go."

Kate held her breath and then wrapped her arms around Jack. A relieved smile crept across her face. "I love you Jack,"

"What?"

Kate's eyes widened, "Oh I um…"

Jack placed his hand under Kate's chin, and then stroked her cheek. "We should go before we lose anymore time."

"Yeah," Kate reached for Jack's hand.

Jack slowly let go, "I need you to keep me sane, From now on Kate I'm enlisting you as my psychologist."

Kate grinned, "Psychologist…is that all?"

Jack gave Kate a meaning glare for a couple of seconds, "Let's go Marilyn."

"What was that look for Farmer Jack?"

Jack shrugged, "You tell me,"

"I would hate to be wrong,"

"Me too," Jack replied.

"Okay, Sawyer do you want the skirt and the tank top, or the broom skirt, and pink graphic tee, that's my favorite." Taylor joked.

Sawyer scowled, "C'mon Taylor, you got any man clothes around this place."

Taylor placed her hand on her hip, "How about a tee shirt?"

"It better not be ten times too small," Sawyer complained.

"You don't appreciate anything you know that."

"Well, I'm not into playing dress up…ask Doc he might be, but I don't have time to play."

Taylor sighed, "Okay, I'll see what I can find."

"Peekaboo!" Chloe exclaimed coming from under the bed.

Sawyer sighed, "Hey Precious, can you leave me alone for a sec, I got a headache the size of Tennessee."

Chloe giggled, "You're funny, mommy he has a headache the size of Tennessee, well he must have a big head!"

Sawyer glared at the child.

Taylor smiled, "He does have a big head."

Sawyer's mouth dropped open, "What is this? Team up on Sawyer…"

"She's just kidding Sawyer, don't be so sensitive." Taylor replied.

Sawyer wrinkled his nose, "Well I don't find it so funny,"

"Can you read me a bed time story!" Chloe squealed jumping on Sawyer's lap.

Sawyer tilted his head backwards, "What part of headache the size of Tennessee don't ya understand?"

Chloe stared back at Sawyer blankly, "Can you read me a bed time story?"

"Taylor, do you got any damn whiskey!" Sawyer yelled.

"I'm still looking for some clothes for you…by the way Sawyer, what trouble are you in now…you never directly told me."

"Don't you watch t.v. Blondie?"

Taylor shook her head, "I don't really have the time…you're on t.v.?"

"I think," Sawyer responded.

Taylor's mouth dropped open, "Sawyer, what did you do?"

"It don't matter now honey, 'cause we're leaving in the morning."

"No you're not." Taylor stated. "You're staying here until you get on you're feet."

Chloe tugged on Sawyer's shoulder, "Read me a story…pretty please,"

"Fine, Fine, Fine, what do ya got…and it better not be no Fairy tales…I can't stand them darn fairy tales…"

Chloe's eyes dropped, "I want to read a Happily Ever After."

Sawyer opened his mouth to tell Chloe that Happily Ever After's didn't exist, but he stopped when he realized that Taylor was still at the door.

"Fine," He grumbled.

Taylor smiled, "Kids have always loved you for some odd reason."

"Well the feeling ain't mutual."

Chloe rested her head on Sawyer after she gave him a copy of "Hansel and Gretel". "Thank you."

"You're welcome," Sawyer said.

"Aww," Taylor cooed.

"This ain't cute." Sawyer replied quickly.

Taylor nodded, "Yeah it is, I think it is the most adorable thing I have seen in my life…by the way, where are Jack and Kate?"

"People aren't even looking at us?" Kate said in surprise.

Jack smiled, "Your right?"

"This is an odd town."

Jack wrapped his arm around Kate's waist and pulled her close.

"What are you doing? Not that I'm objecting though."

"Keeping you close, just in case we have to make a run for it."

Kate nodded, "Or just in case you need me to put some cops to sleep?"

"That too."

Kate rested her head on Jack's shoulder, "What made you change your mind?"

"A lot of things..."

"Like?" Kate asked looking around at the small group of customers that still weren't paying them any attention.

"You make me laugh,"

"And…"

"I never laugh, or crack a smile, so you got a magic touch Kate."

"So do you Jack…so do you."

(Hey guys, thanks for the reviews! Last chapter was one of my favorites…and I'm glad you'll liked it. Forgotten-Kiss, that's awesome you downloaded that song, it seemed to fit perfectly for the scene…and I think it's time again for a BREAK…not for the story, but for Jack, Kate, and Sawyer, they will camp out in North Carolina for a while, and I'm going to do a lot more working on their relationships, and letting them settle into a slightly normal life…before danger greets them again. Thanks once again for the reviews!)