Disclaimer: I don't own Lost...and that's probably a good thing.

"Wait for me, I'm going to find you." His words repeated themselves over and over in her head, as they had for the past few days. Kate tried to push all thoughts of Jack aside but, considering the circumstances, that was quite impossible.

Kate opened her eyes to find herself starring at the dull and empty walls of her cell. She kept telling herself to get used to the sight, this was all she would see for the rest of her life, this was her new home. But images of the island filled Kate's mind. Pristine sandy beaches, dazzling waterfalls, lush jungles, and...Jack.

"Who am I joking," Kate muttered to herself, "he's not coming. He's just like every other guy in your life. Every other guy who makes a promise and isn't afraid to break it." But, the more Kate told herself this, the more she didn't believe it. She knew perfectly well that Jack wasn't at all like any other man she had known. Jack was different, and when he made a promise she knew he would follow through with it.

It was just a matter of time before he found her, Kate thought. Just a matter of time...

And with those thoughts Kate drifted into a restless sleep.

the next morning

Kate awoke to the sound of clanking metal. Then, before she knew what had happened, She was starring into Jack's eyes.

Kate sat up quickly, throwing her arms around Jack in the process.

"I was beginning to think you weren't coming, " Kate whispered.

"Well, you're a hard person to find I have to say. You know how many jails there are in this city?"

Kate just smiled at him. Then she suddenly remembered where she was.

"Wait, how exactly were you able to get in hear Jack?"

"Well, lets just say that I pulled a few strings and you're free to go."

Kate's eyes filled with tears. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Free? She never thought she would her those words made in reference to her.

"But, how...how did you?...never mind...I don't want to know...thank you"

"Your welcome Kate."

Kate looked at Jack. It finally occurred to her just how much she needed him. He had gone through so much just to get her free, no one had ever done anything like that for her before. None of the other survivors had come to visit her, or had even shown any attempts at trying. Her own family hadn't even shown up to say hello. They were probably wishing that she hadn't made it off the island alive. Yet, here, in front of her, was this one man. This one man that had made all of the difference in Kate's life for the past few months. He had entered her life as a complete stranger and had ended up healing her. He had taught her how to love.

With this last thought Kate leaned into Jack and kissed him more passionately than she had kissed anyone before.

Jack was surprised by this sudden movement, but he didn't pull away. Jack loved Kate, he'd felt it from the moment he'd met her. But then something occurred to Jack that made him end the kiss. He pulled away, knowing he had to ask Kate the question sometime.

Kate eyed Jack with a hurt look.

"I just need to know why you chose me Kate."

"What do you mean?" said Kate, confused.

"I mean, on the island I always thought that you really wanted to be with Sawyer. I was always jealous of how he made you laugh and how you seemed to enjoy being around him."

Kate was about to laugh at the thought of Jack being jealous of Sawyer, but then she realized form his look the he was serious.

"Jack, I thought I wanted to be with Sawyer too. In fact, I thought it was him the I was in love with. That all changed when the boat came. Yeah, Sawyer had been great on the island, but when it really mattered he wasn't there for me. When the boat came he was down rejoicing in the water with everyone else, and I don't blame him. But, it didn't even seem to cross his mind that rescue meant jail for me. It didn't even seem to occur to him that he may never see me again. At that moment I felt so alone, like no one cared about me at all. When it really mattered Sawyer wasn't there for me, no one was, except for you. You could have cared less that you were about to be saved form the island, all you cared about was comforting me: making sure that I was going to be all right. That was when I realized that it was you I really loved. I love you Jack."

By now Kate had tears covering her face. Jack wiped them away with his thumb.

"I love you too Kate," he said, pulling her into another kiss.

A/N: yes, yes I know it's short but I don't feel I can write any more without ruining the story. I mean, they're in love, what more needs to be said?