The same day – having washed, Claire and Kate talk a walk along the beach.

Kate – Claire, are you ok? Your quiet.

Im fine Kate, just thinking replied Claire.

Kate looks interested but doesn't say anything.

Claire – Kate, can I talk to you about something?

Do you really have to ask that? responded Kate, sure…..

Sorry, silly question, guess its false of habit stated Claire. Its just these last few nights…

Kate – You mean when you've woken up, startled and confused?

Claire – Yeah, well they've been a mixture of dreams and nightmares.

Oh replied Kate.

Claire – I know its sounds weird…..

Kate – Not at all. You want to tell me about them? It might help

Claire – Actually if you don't mind?

Kate – Lets go and sit over there (points to a shaded part of the beach)

Claire – Ok.

Claire and Kate head towards the shaded area by the trees.

Right, I'm all ears started Kate

Claire – When I fall asleep, they start off as dreams, well not really dreams but memories of things that have happened since we crashed…..the only thing is they have been memories of conversation with Charlie.

Kate – Oh really?

Claire – Yeah, the only problem is they start off involving Charlie, but then somehow Thomas creeps in there.

Which turns it into a nightmare added Kate

Claire – Exactly and its scaring me. Things have been rough on the island, but you, Jack and Charlie have made it bare able at lease.

Kate – Especially Charlie (Kate gives Claire that look)

Claire just sits and smiles as she remembers moments with Charlie

Claire, how do you feel about Charlie? Asked Kate…….

Claire gives Kate a confused look.

….. you like him don't you?

Claire – Yes I do, OK I've said it.

Kate – Finally, its about time you admitted it.

Claire – Kate, I like him, its just everything is so confusing what with the baby, being here and I don't know how he feels.

Kate – Claire listen to me, Charlie likes you too its obvious. He never leaves toy side, he's worried about you all the time….Claire, you need to tell him.

Kate I can't…. what if the same thing happens like it did with Thomas stated Claire.

Because Charlie isn't Thomas and you know that. Claire, you have just got to trust your instincts…. What do they say about him? Questioned Kate

Claire – That he cares about me.

Kate - … and the baby.

I guess replied Claire.

Kate – Well I think you've your answer then

Thanks Kate, it helped to talk to someone.

Kate – Anytime, but just talk to Charlie.

Claire – I will, just not yet, I need time… you wont say anything will you?

Of course not, my lips are sealed replied Kate. Come on lets get back to the caves.

Claire – Yeah sounds like a good idea. Thanks again

Kate gives Claire a hug and they head off to the caves.