In the Beginning
Chapter Ten
Chapter Ten: Till Death Do Us Apart
1988
The forest was quiet. Too quiet. Danielle looked around one last time to make sure no one was looking. Then she began digging around in one of the few small bags that had survived the wreck.
Two months her team had been on the island. Two months of little food, many fights, and hell. Danielle spent most of the days alone, exploring the island as well as she could though usually with Robert breathing down her back the entire time. But Robert wasn't her concern now.
An odd behavior had overcome her team. Some were truly sick, and some were as well, but in a different manner. Fights would start over who took whose place around the fire, and who hid whose luggage; and if Danielle could say so herself, it was quite pathetic.
Danielle had found a few wild herbs and plants that she knew would help with her pregnancy, head aches, and nutrition. She had secretly grown the seeds to make juice that she was about to drink.
I thought I told you that you shouldn't be alone, came a smooth voice being her.
Danielle groaned.
I'm entitled to do whatever I please, Danielle replied, trying her best to hold it together.
Nevertheless, Robert approached her, hands in pockets. Despite the island's heat Robert was wearing a black trench coat. He finished the cigar he had been smoking and threw it aside.
I thought I told you to listen to me, Robert retorted.
The smell of smoke was heavy on his breath as he continued to move closer to Danielle. Finally they were just inches away, and he took no time in forcing Danielle into a kiss, which she quickly broke.
Not out here, she told him softly.
Why not? Robert asked, leaning forward again.
Danielle pushed him back.
What was that for? Robert sounded outraged, though the push was barely a shove.
Danielle didn't reply. She knew what was happening. The same thing that had happened to Bruno and Luc before they murdered each other. In her reply, Danielle brought her leg around swiftly, kicking Robert in the ribs.
Robert exclaimed for the ground.
She kicked him as he tried to get back up, which brought her to her own pain coming from her stomach. Danielle took off running but soon regretted it, for only a few yards later, she collapsed on the trail. She managed to scoot behind a bush just as Robert ran by, quick on his feet as if nothing happened. Breathing heavily, Danielle noticed that her pants' leg was wet. She immediately knew what was happening: she was going into labor.
2004
Danielle didn't hesitate to shoot Damon in the leg. Damon screamed in pain and fell to the floor. Quickly, Danielle worked fast, moving around the room she had been held in, searching for anything that might be useful to the survivors, and her own bag and rifle. She found her rifle hidden behind a table in a corner and placed the strap around her shoulder. Next she found her bag, though it was empty, on a desk and began to randomly fill it with contents around the room. On the floor, Damon was floating in and out of conscious shouting incomprehensible words that sounded like: and . Danielle ignored him, though on the way out she tossed Damon a roll of medicine tape that she had found on the table beside the cot. She wasn't going to have another murder on her conscious.
In the jungle, five minutes earlier
Jack, wait up!
Jack turned around to see Kate hurrying to catch up with him.
Why am I not surprised? Jack asked himself out loud.
I got Alex to tell me where you were, Kate explained, slowing to a walk beside him, and then she said she thought something was wrong.What do you mean? Did Alex have some kind of premonition? Did she say anything else?
A loud piercing cry for help echoed through the jungle. Jack and Kate stopped, but as soon as the scream erupted, it was dead silent again. Too silent. Jack turned to Kate.
Go to the caves, he told her, make sure Alex is safe. Kate protested immediately with a shake of the head, I'm coming with you.We don't know what we're about to face, Jack pointed out.
I don't care, Kate looked up at him, dead serious.
Jack sighed.
he agreed, it's probably nothing anyway.
He sounded as though he were trying to convince himself that that was the truth.
Do you have a gun? He asked Kate.
Kate nodded.
Just as she was about to reach for it, a voice came near them, calling their names. Jack and Kate looked around, trying to find the source until Charlie practically ran right into them.
What's wrong? Jack asked immediately.
It took Charlie a moment to catch his breath, and then..
There's been an attack! He's panted. On the beach- someone showed up. I mean, no one's hurt or anything, it was just a fight. Between this guy and-What about the caves? Jack interrupted. Is Alex okay? Charlie shook his head. That's what I came for! Someone took her!That's it, Jack sighed, m going back.What about- Kate began.
If we don't help-Actually we know where Alex is, Charlie cut in.
Jack and Kate stopped their argument and turned to Charlie.
I don't know how, Charlie was stumbling over his words by now, in a hurry, Sayid said he had an idea of where.. Jack said, not even bothering to ask how Sayid knew this kind of information. Take me there. Charlie said, stopping Jack as he began to hurry back down the trail, Sayid has a plan..but he only needs Kate. That's why I'm here.
Jack and Kate glanced at each other and Kate quickly made up her mind.
I'm going, she stated confidently.
Kate, no, Jack a the split second later.
She looked up at him again.
Trust me.
Jack sighed and nodded.
I'm going to go check up ahead, he said, nodding up the path ahead where the scream came from- he looked back at Kate- good luck.
Kate nodded and then left, being led back down the trail by Charlie.
At the Black Rock
Danielle hoisted herself out of the hatch that let to the underground tunnels that she had just walked through The jungle reeked of gun powder and the sky was a hazy gray.
1988- Sixteen Hours Later
She had a girl. A baby girl. Her baby. Danielle was shock even though she had gone through nine months of pregnancy. Now that she was able to hold her child in her hand, to name it- Alex- it was so surreal. She was expecting to wake up in France any moment now. But she had bigger problems now, like finding a place to hide. A few shots had been fired in a near distance and the smell told Danielle that at least one member of their team was dead. Standing up, she lifted Alex to her shoulders and began to move carefully down the path. The Black Rock was only ten minutes away, she knew, and there there would be plenty of hiding places.
2004
David Heater had known about the island for twenty years. His plane had flown off-course, crashing him and his three passengers on the island. They were on the island only three months before they were able to rebuild their plane and fly off. However their planed failed and the plane crashed in the ocean only ten miles out.
He still remembered the impact of the aircraft and the rush of events afterward: escaping the crash and finding the second island shortly after. The people on the island being some kind of scientist and offering them a spare boat. Making it back to land. And then last- being approached by one of those very scientist about an offer- a deal- that he couldn't refuse' and he hadn't.
Now in present time, David was heading back to a small clearing in the woods where he had just left seconds ago. He had left because he had sensed that feeling of paranoia of someone following you, but he was unable to find a trace of proof that his feels had been correct. David had tied the girl whose name he hadn't known to a tree and left her there while he had gone off in the woods. The only harm he was done was knocking her out- a gun to the head. She would live, she was sure of it. However, David knew she wouldn't live to see the island again.
Stepping closer he saw that the girls head was tilted to her chest, her dark brown hair fallen over her face, nearly touching the ground. Carefully David lifted her head up, and nearly jumped back in surprise.
It was a different girl. This one was clearly older with a paler face, though lighter eyes(from what he could make out in the dark).
he was hardly able to find his words, you're not her.
The girl smiled at him wickedly.
I know.
Elsewhere In the Jungle
Once Charlie had informed Sayid of what Jack was doing, Sayid had raced out into the jungle after him, just in case Jack ran into any trouble. He stopped thirty minutes into his run to listen for any clues. A bird cried out near by, and though that was really know sign of any troubles, Sayid decided to follow it. Sure enough, the call led him to a nearby path where a bird flew right by him as Sayid ran up to where Jack was tied up and Sawyer was trying to help free him. He had nearly forgotten that of Sawyer's one man search party.
Jack yelled as the rope around him loosened. It's a distraction!
Hesitantly, Sayid ran on and found the Black Rock only a few yards from Jack. The hatch he had heard about that led to some kind of underground tunnel was partially opened, and Sayid looked from the hatch to the ship, trying to estimate which would lead him to whomever needed his help.
At the Caves
Alex breathed heavily but silently as she edged around the cave walls. No one was left at the camp. Everyone had either fled to the jungle or lay hidden in some rather private caves towards the back. Alex knew Jack and Kate's cave would be unoccupied and Alex also knew that Jack kept a gun hidden under the second suitcase to the left of the entrance for emergencies. She had no clue what happened to her own gun, which Sawyer had taken to shoot the attackers at sea, but she had a feeling that it wasn't lost forever. Glancing around one last time, Alex stepped into the caves, but didn't far.
Someone grabbed her from behind. Alex immediately recognized him as the man who had kidnapped her earlier. She was knocked out and then must've been tied to a tree, because when she woke up, Sun was freeing her and then she had helped her back to the caves, where Sayid was giving Charlie some instructions. Charlie had then run off into the jungle, and Alex wasn't sure if he had ever made it back.
Her former kidnapped must not of been prepared to find her so quickly, for he held a gun a hand that dangled at his side. This gave Alex a free opportunity to make a grab for the gun, and she was able to successfully wrestle it out of the attackers hands only moments later. She aimed the gun at the man and for a second wanted to pull the trigger out of revenge, but held back. The attacker seemed grateful when she didn't shoot. He just stood there, panting, his hands raised over his head.
I don't want to kill you, Alex assured him, I just want to talk to you.
At the Beach
Danielle returned to camp a few hours later and was surprised to find it abandon. Another day had past and night had fallen. Her torch stood out against the black of night, and a gut feeling told Danielle that she should put it out.
1988
The Black Rock was a mess. Boxes had been overthrown, supplies spawn about. Unable to find her way through the junkyard, Danielle climbed the nearest set of stairs, clutching Alex closely all the way. A bright sun greeted her as she stepped onto the deck of the ship and Danielle looked out to the peaceful ocean in front of her. That's when she noticed it.
About fifty feet from the vessel stood a radio tower that must've reached fifty feet off the ground. Danielle knew the only way off the island was to climb it. She looked at Alex. Knowing it would be too risky to take the baby up with her, Danielle hid the child in the cabin of the ship, laying her down in one of the seats and placing a jacket from her bag over the shivering baby. For now Alex was asleep, and Danielle hoped she'd stay that way, at least until she got back down.
Once on the ground Danielle looked up at her destination. She then inhaled deeply and let it out. Stepping up onto the first step to the top, Danielle began her journey.
Black Rock- 2004
Sayid moved as quickly and quietly as he could through the interior of the ship. No one else appeared to be around, but nevertheless, Sayid kept a tight grip on the gun at his side.
Cried a familiar voice. Get me out of here!
Jumping over the creates in his way, Sayid found himself standing in front of a wooden door, where Boone's frantic screams were coming from. Sayid tried the knob and just as he had assumed it would be, the door was locked.
Boone shouted again.
Hold on! Sayid yelled over Boone's voice.
Sayid searched the room until he found what he was looking for: an axe.
Stand back! He warned Boone. I'm going to break down the door
Lifting it up, Sayid distanced himself a few feet from the door and then with all the strength he could muster, brought the axe down against the door, breaking the wood apart. A couple of swings did the job and Sayid soon saw Boone standing in what looked like a storage closet, coughing from the sawdust. He held out a hand to lead Boone through the wreckage. When Boone was out of the closet, Sayid was surprised to find that whoever had kidnapped him hadn't bothered to tie him up.
Who did this? Sayid asked immediately.
I don't know! Boone exclaimed as if he were yelling over ocean waves and had been asked the same question a hundred times. But whoever it is, they know about the hatch!Did you tell them? Sayid inquired, incredulous.
Boone cried. They already knew! It was confusing I- I don't remember!
It was clear that Boone was lying and why he was doing so was oblivious to Sayid.
We've got to get back to camp, Sayid told him, there's been some sort of attack.
Boone nodded and followed Sayid out of the ship, exhausted and moving sluggishly.
At the Caves
Alex sat across from the man who had now tried to kidnap her a second time. She had kept the gun beside her and surprisingly, whoever the guy was hadn't tried to take it. The man now just stared at her, waiting for Alex to begin.
What's your name? Was the first thing she came up with.
David Heater, from his voice Alex knew he wasn't lying.
Where are you from? Alex changed her mind after asking the question. Why are you here?
David took a deep breath.
He said. I'm from England. You can't tell by my accent?
Now that he had mentioned it, Alex could.
I used to be a pilot, he continued, flew cross country or years until I crashed here with three other passengers. We rebuilt the plane, escaped.
Alex was unable to reply, so she just sat there, gaping at him.
To make a long story short we ended up on another island, David continued, there was a group of scientist there. They lent us a boat and we were back to the mainland in days. A few months later I was approached by one of those scientist who made me an offer I couldn't refuse: to work for him. For the island. To protect it.
Alex was confused, but decided to save those questions for later.
He stays on the island, we protect it, David went on.
Alex repeated. Who's My former passengers and I, David explained, I believe you've met one of them. Old guy? Grizzly white hair?
Alex nodded in remembrance. The one who had kidnapped Jack and Kate. The one who had attacked their ship.
Wait- you were with them, Alex recalled. On the ship- you're the one who attacked Sawyer.As I was, David sighed, and he would've shot me all the same.What's your connection to the island? Alex asked.
I do whatever he wants me to, David said.
Who's I do not know a name, David admitted, all he gave me was a code name: Red.
So what's something you've done? Alex questioned. Besides kidnapped at least two of us?
1988
Danielle was nearly at the top when she heard the voice.
Freeze and drop the gun!
Frozen at the top, nearly forty-five feet from the ground, Danielle struggled for balance. She had forgotten all about the gun on her shoulders. Carefully she reached for it was her left arm, acting like she was turning around. The man below soon found himself the target of a perfect shot. That man was Robert.
Drop the gun! Robert shouted, pointing his own weapon at her. Or I'll shoot!
Danielle turned the safety off, whimpering so Robert wouldn't hear the click.
I'm serious! Robert yelled.
Danielle aimed the gun at his chest but Robert shot before he could pull the trigger. Or so he thought. Not bullet rang through the air, no blood leaked from Danielle's heart; but a second shot later, the exact thing happened to Robert and he fell to the ground, dead.
In the Jungle- 2004
Jack and Sawyer trekked back to camp in the dark, not speaking a word. Had he been walking with Kate he would've suggested making camp for the night but no way was he going to suggest this with Sawyer. He spoke no word of the kidnapping and Sawyer spoke no word of the rescue. By no, being captured and fighting was like second nature to Jack and hardly bothered him anymore. Sawyer cursed out of nowhere and stumbled back, having tripped on something. Jack shown his flashlight towards the spot Sawyer had tripped on: it was the body of Jin.
Black Rock- 1988
Danielle had to shoot two more of her team on the way back to the Black Rock as Robert had obviously sent a group after her. The smell of death filled the air as Danielle reached the ship. She ran through the interior and up the steps to the deck and flew open the door to the cabin. When she was the inside Danielle dropped to her knees as silent tears began to fall from her eyes. Alex was gone.
At the Caves- 2004
Sixteen years ago a shipwrecked here, David said, talking in a low, dark voice.
Alex was going to mention that that was her mother's ship, but decided to let David continue.
A child was kidnapped, David went on, it was a man who took her.
Alex found herself staring deeply with hatred into David's eyes, because she had a strong feeling of what he was going to say next.
That man? David continued. Was me.That girl you took? Alex said, echoing David's tone. Was me.
David stared at Alex in a similar way that Alex had him.
My life was completely ruined, Alex went on in an angry realization, because of you. I mean- my mom could've been rescued! You had a boat! And my life- fell apart! By now, Alex was on the verge of tears. I wasn't even a day old! David seemed at lost for words,
They sat in silence for a few moments before David spoke again.
We- you, he struggled to find an explanation, we needed proof. So they'd stop looking for the island. So the scientist- well, Red- could carry on his research. He's the only one that's still here. This island it's- different. You're- different.What are you trying to tell me the island made me psychic? Alex's head was spinning, she was hardly able to keep up.
It did and it didn't, David said, where we kept you, where you were- it did something to your brain, but when you left the island, the activity stopped.No it didn't, Alex spoke up, no- when I was twelve-Yes, yes, David waved the conversation on, that's how most psychic powers develop.So you're saying that this place, Alex said, addressing the island, is like what, my destiny?Only if you believe it, David shrugged, it can be considered home', the place where you were born and temporarily raised. The press believed the story we gave them and the topic has scarcely been researched since. As for other crashes on the island? We'd move the wreckage- bodies- to different locations so that it wouldn't appear that aircrafts, vessels, kept disappearing in the same locations.
Alex commented.
After that the two sat in silence for a moment until Alex spoke up again.
You know, Alex said, I feel like I should hate you right now- she looked up at David with a pained expression on her face, but all I want to do is forgive you.
She looked confused at what she was saying even as she said it, like Alex didn't want to believe her words.
David said, I don't deserve it but if there's anything I could do to make up for it..
Alex thought about it. David clearly hadn't expected her to say anything and Alex was expecting to answer until she thought of something.
she said thoughtfully, there is.
In the Jungle
Boone and Sayid were walking back to camp when Sayid ran straight into somebody. The person cursed loudly. Turning, Sayid stopped when he saw who he had ran into.
He said in disbelief.
Oh thank God! Michael exclaimed, laughing. You wouldn't believe how happy I am to see you!Where's Walt? Sayid asked quickly.
I don't know! Michael began rambling, similar to how Boone had earlier in the ship. We were separated, I never saw-He's right here, said an approaching voice.
The three men turned to find Locke walking towards them, carrying something, and smiling.
I found him sleeping on the beach, Locke explained, I figured you got separated.How'd you find me? Michael asked, gratefully taking Walt.
Locke stole a glance towards Boone.
My secret, he said mysteriously.
Michael laughed and lifted Walt to his back, wrapping the child's arms around his shoulders, and walked with the others back to camp.
At the Caves
It was only one hour ago
Most of the survivors had eventually moved back in. Now Jack and Sawyer were entering late at night, exhausted, warned out, and each a million other things. Kate spotted Jack entering the caves and ran up to him, throwing her arms around his neck.
It was all so different then
Sawyer nodded a goodbye and walked over to Sun who was talking to Michael. Michael greeted him with a handshake.
There's nothing yet has really sunk in
Though both surprised and happy to see Michael and Walt alive, Sawyer reluctantly pulled Sun over to the side and quietly told her what happened. She broke down and tears and fell against the side of the cave. Sawyer reached out to help her up but she refused, remaining on the ground.
Looks like it always did
A Beach On the Other Side of the Island
This flesh and bone
Alex was standing beside a running motorboat. She had contemplated leaving, David had offered taking her back to the mainland, but Alex realized that she'd have nothing to go back to except a life interrupted. Her friends were here, family and as David had mentioned, this was technically home. Now David was lifting a body into the boat: Adam's body. They had dug him up and David had agreed to take it back to New York and bury him.
It's just the way that you would tied in
That's all then? David asked her, wiping his hands on his jeans.
Alex shook her head, write a note about us, about where we are. Hide it somewhere- in a library book, candy bar, wherever- or anonymously mail it to some random police station- she looked up to David, promise me you'll do that.
David looked at first like he was going to protest but then agreed.
Of course, he promised.
They hugged and David was soon off in the boat, speeding towards the horizon.
Now there's no-one home
Jungle- 1994
I grieve for you
Danielle walked through the jungle lone, depressed, and homesick. Homesick for her child she had lost years ago, homesick for another person. Though she had come to terms with Alex's kidnapping she refused to accept the thought that Alex may be dead.
You leave me
Beach- 2004
Sun cried into Michael's shoulder as Sawyer threw the last shovel-full of dirt onto Jin's grave which they had dug a few yards off the beach where they had at one time built the raft together.
Let it out and move on
so hard to move on
Michael stroked her hair and threw a sympathetic look towards Sawyer, who shook his head, and began smoothing out the dirt over the grave.
Still loving what's gone
They say life carries on
At the Caves
Carries on and on and on and on
Boone noticed Shannon glancing towards him from across the caves. He assumed that she had come up here for protection that night, though he knew the next morning, she'd be right back at the beach.
The news that truly shocks is the empty empty page
On the Beach
Jack sat alone, thinking about that night. The kidnapping. Jin's death. These thoughts eventually led to other things: the feud with his father, his father's death, the crash..
said a soft voice behind him.
Turning, Jack was surprised to find Alex approaching him. He had so many questions for her but asked none as she sat down next to him in the sand. She was crying. All Alex did was stare out to sea for a few moments before finally talking, and when she did her voice was cracked, dry, from crying.
My father didn't want me, she finally croaked out, he..he..didn't love my mother. Not like he said he did.
While the final rattle rocks it's empty empty cage
Alex looked down to the sand, most likely embarrassed by her tears.
My mother didn't want me, Jack finally admitted in an attempt to make Alex feel better, she walked out after I was born.
Alex looked up at him.
I'm sorry, she whispered sincerely.
And I can't handle this
And that was it. Alex burst out in tears more furious than before and now, unsure of what to say, all Jack could do was offer her a shoulder to cry on.
At the Caves
Hurley gave Walt a huge bear hug when he saw him in the caves. Walt had woken up and, of course, had demanded to know where his father was.
I grieve for you
Sayid noticed Shannon sitting alone in the caves. He was about to approach her when he realized that she was watching Boone leave.
You leave me
Down In the Hatch
Locke sighed. He felt as if everyone was keeping some big secret from him, something that he should know. He couldn't bring himself to go to Jin's burial: he was exhausted though he had barely participated in the events of the day.
Let it out and move on
On the Beach
Alex sat with her head on Jack's shoulder. Suddenly she wished that she hadn't let David take Adam's body. All she wanted to do was run back to that beach and swim until she caught up with David's boat.
Missing what's gone
If you don't mind me asking, Jack said to break the silence, how did your father die?
Alex did move as she told the story.
It was when I was twelve, Alex began, he worked at..at this office building. He'd come home around dinner so he'd usually bring home something to eat. I called just as he was pulling into this pizza place..I ate pizza for lunch, so I didn't want it again. So he said okay, he'd get hamburgers. They say he pulled out of the parking lot thirty seconds later..just as a drunk driver swerved off the road and hit him head on. The car rolled into a ditch. He..he died from the impact.
Alex breathed in heavily.
It was all my fault, she added softly.
No it wasn't, Jack said, you couldn't of known-If I hadn't been so selfish- Alex exclaimed, shoving away from Jack. She looked at him, hating herself. He'd still be here.
Jack was at loss for words. He had no argument, but wasn't ready to admit it.
They say life carries on
Alex got to her feet.
But you know what? Alex went on. I've forgiven him. Forgiven him, the drunk driver, all of it. Want to know why? Jack didn't answer. Because all of it led me here.
With that she left, leaving Jack to wonder if that statement was meant as an accusation towards him.
They say life carries on and on and on
Just then he noticed Kate walking across the beach.
He called, stopping her.
Life carries on
In the people I meet
Kate turned around and waited for Jack to catch up.
What's up? She asked when he reached her.
In everyone that's out on the street
In all the dogs and cats
Some Christmas, huh? Jack joked lightly.
Kate agreed.
They stood in silence a few moments later.
You know, Jack said, I know it's a bad time, with Jin's death and all-
In the flies and rats
In the rot and the rust
Sawyer and Michael were going to bury him, Kate added in quietly.
Jack looked down to the ground, we should still..do something. To celebrate, I mean.
In the ashes and the dust
I thought you didn't celebrate anything, Kate reminded him.
Jack shrugged.
On special occasions I do, he said in a joking tone.
Life carries on and on and on and on
So what do you want to do? Kate asked, giving in.
Jack looked around for an idea.
Life carries on and on and on
Finally something came to Kate's mind.
You don't really know how to use a gun, do you? Kate asked slowly.
Jack was surprised at being caught.
he admitted, what gave me away?The fact that you never use one, Kate rolled her eyes, come on, I've got an idea.
She pulled her towards the jungle, smiling at whatever that idea was.
At the Caves
Alex sat next to her mother in the caves, though she had no real intention of talking to her.
It's just the car that we ride in
A home we reside in
And then suddenly, as if someone were controlling her, she blurted everything.
I know what happened, she admitted.
Danielle looked at her.
The face that we hide in
The way we are tied in
With dad..the kidnapping, she continued, all of it.
When Danielle never responded, Alex went on.
I'm not sure I can forgive you now, Alex said, but I might if you give me time.
And life carries on and on and on and on
Not sure of what else to do, Danielle nodded.
And life carries on and on and on and on
All right, she agreed.
Did I dream this belief?
Or did I believe this dream?
Now I can find relief
I grieve
Author's Note: Yay for cheesy endings! Yep, that's the end, and I have no clue what I just wrote- it's almost 4:30 A.M., so I'm hoping it all made sense. I'll reread it later to make sure. That's was sort of a two for one chapter. I was going to divide it in half but I decided I wanted an even, ten chapter fic. Now I need to get some sleep so I won't be all tired tomorrow night when it comes time for The 4400 and Dead Zone season finales! I hope you guys enjoyed it! Thanks soooo much for reviewing! You guys rock!
Coming up in my next fic, As You Like It:
You'll find out what Kate's idea is and you'll get all the couples and alliances you've ever wanted- and didn't want-..as you like it. I know, cheesy. I think there'll be Jack flashbacks and you'll see my take on his mother and all of that. I'll try not to insult Shakespeare with this, I promise!
Oh, and tell me if you liked me establishing the scene like I did. I think I liked it better than putting (space). Oh, and on the Jack gun thing..the average American most likely doesn't know how to use one. This is just something I did for the purpose of my fic. I'm still not really sure what I think about Jack being able to use a gun and all.
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Until next time..
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