Summary: I won't let her down. Boone's thoughts when he accepted Locke's offer to join the Claire/Charlie search party.

Characters: Boone.

Pairings: Claire/Boone friendship.
Distribution: lost-forum
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"I could use another hand if your up to it."

Claire was missing.

Blood pounded in his ears and bile rose in his throat.

I have failed her.

She had told him her baby was in danger. If only he'd gone to Jack earlier. He trusted her judgement, he knew she hadn't made it up.

I should have protected her.

She was his friend, his only and best. She was the only person he'd ever let in, even more than Shannon.

I will help her.

"I'm up to it."

I won't let her down.