Disclaimers – I don't own anything to do with Lost (characters or otherwise), although if Dom becomes available…….
NB: This is my first Charlie/Claire fic, so comments welcome. Devoted to all the girls on the CC thread on (you know who you are).
Everyone is by the fire that had been lit, talking. Claire is sitting next to Charlie, who is talking to Jack and Kate. She soon drifts off to sleep.
Claire's subconscious
Charlie – " Your husband, was he on the flight?"
Claire – " Oh no I'm not married. …. I know how modern of me".
Charlie – Who needs me right? Bloody useless".
Later that day, writing in her diary;
Dear Diary,
How cute is that guy, Charlie who helped me earlier? Out of everyone, he's been the first one to help me with my stuff and not avoid me like the plague because im pregnant. But can I really trust anyone after what Thomas did to me?
Reality:
Claire has fallen asleep on Charlie's shoulder and even though she is asleep, she looks comfortable. Charlie, Jack and Kate are still talking, when Kate notices Claire's position.
Kate – well someone looks comfortable!
Jack and Charlie look at her confused – What are you on about?
Kate looks at Claire
Charlie – I never even felt her fall asleep on me. Wonder how long she's been like it?
Jack – A while probably, she looked like she needed a good sleep.
Yea she's been getting so tired lately replied a concerned Charlie.
Kate – Jack, how long do you think she's got…..
What until the baby comes? finished Jack. Probably another couple of weeks, so we've got to stay prepared.
Charlie/Kate – Ok.
Jack – Actually Kate, I think when the time comes, it would be nice for Claire to have you there with her.
Why? replied a stunned Kate.
Jack – well you know, another female.
Kate – Sure, whatever makes her more comfortable, but she may want someone else there instead of me!
Who? Piped up Charlie, with a confused looks on his face.