Jack spent a long time thinking about the situation before he finally came to a decision. He would support Kate through the pregnancy and, if they were rescued before she gave birth, they would decide what to do then. What with them being on the island he thought it best to take it one day at a time.

He stood up looking around and then headed for the water hole. He filled up two bottles and went in search of Kate.

Kate was sitting at the computer in the hatch singing quietly to herself. Charlie had been only too happy to let her take over pushing the button, though he had expressed some concern at her evident misery.

"I'm fine," She had assured him. He had been reluctant to believe her, but he longed to go back to Claire, so now Kate was here alone.

She typed the numbers into the bleeping computer wearily and ran her fingers through her long wavy hair.

There was a shuffling noise from down the corridor and Kate looked up to see Sayid.

"Sorry," he mumbled. "I saw Charlie leave and didn't think anyone else was down here."

"S'ok," Kate replied. Sayid looked exhausted. He hadn't eaten or slept for days. Not since Shannon had died.

"How're you and Jack doing?" Sayid asked, a note of bitterness in his voice. Kate new that he was secretly wishing that it was him and Shannon still together and at the same time hating himself for wishing it. Kate sighed.

"Not so good," she said quietly. "We've had a bit of a problem…"

Sayid looked up curiously.

"Oh?" He said.

"It's nothing… I hope…" Kate continued carefully. "Just a rocky patch, I mean, we're on an island in the middle of nowhere…"

Sayid nodded, sitting down on the couch that was next to the record player. He began to flick through the books aimlessly and Kate suddenly wished she could make him feel better. She hated seeing her friend wishing that he had what she did, when Kate had been wishing, only ten minute previously that she wasn't in this situation.

She stood up slowly, coming to a decision. Even if she was going to be the worst mother in the world, Kate was stuck with this baby and the best thing for it was a stable family. Or as stable as you could get on an island in the middle of nowhere.

"I've gotta go find Jack," Kate said quietly. "Will you be alright?"

Sayid smiled weakly.

"Yes," he got up to head for the computer, which Kate had just vacated. "I might even force myself to eat something."

Kate smiled back before heading for the door and pulling it open to leave. Jack was stood just outside and she almost ran into him.

"Hi," she said grinning. Jack put his arms round her and she softened into the hug.

"You ok?" He asked, his voice wobbling.

"Yeah," she replied, finding herself close to tears. She pulled away to look at him. "I'm sorry."

"For what?" Asked Jack, handing her one of the water bottles he'd been holding.

"For everything," Kate said shrugging.

"It's not your fault," Jack said. "Although I'll admit it was a shock when I first thought about it. I didn't know if I was ready to be a dad."

"I don't know if I'm ready to be a mum," Kate said sadly, thinking of all the things she'd done. "But I know one thing. This baby, if I am pregnant, deserves the best life we can give it."

Jack nodded in agreement.

"You want to make a go of this?" She asked, feeling the tears rolling down her cheeks. This time though, they were tears of happiness.

"Yeah," He grinned at her, his own eyes watering. They hugged again, feeling the warmth of each other and breathing in each other's scent.

A few hours later, Sawyer had very kindly let them borrow some tarp to set up a shelter on the beach. Jack had wanted Kate to move to the caves immediately, but Kate refused saying that after what had happened to Claire she didn't really want to stay there when she was pregnant. Jack understood and managed to persuade Sawyer to help them.

Sun came to see what they were doing and Kate reluctantly broke her promise to herself and told her about the pregnancy.

"That's wonderful!" Sun exclaimed. "I'm very happy for you both."

She smiled at Jack who returned it gratefully.

Sawyer looked on longingly as Jack helped Kate set up shelter next to his tent. He wished it was him and not Jack with the gorgeous brunette, but he knew that Kate would only ever love one man. That didn't help Sawyer with his own feelings. He'd never loved anyone before, not properly, and he finally understood what real love meant. For once he was on the receiving end of the pain, rather than delivering it.

He sighed. He wasn't going to tell Kate, she had enough to deal with, he'd just have to get over her gradually. At least Kate and Jack were friends with him; he could see them whenever he wanted.

He watched them together and saw how perfect a couple Jack and Kate made. That's what infuriated Sawyer most, the fact that they were so perfect. He knew it would never have worked between himself and Kate, she would always have ended up with Jack, at least this way Sawyer wasn't responsible for hurting her.

It didn't take long for news to spread round the island that Kate had been 'knocked up' by the do-gooder Doctor. The whispering weren't nasty, but some people were more harsh then others. Claire and Charlie spent a lot of time with Kate, letting her look after Aaron.

Kate was holding Aaron in her arms and watching as Charlie and Claire demonstrated how to put a nappy on. Rather than using the baby, which would have been more sensible, Claire was currently strapping Charlie up. Kate couldn't help smiling as they argued.

"Will you keep still?" Claire said as Charlie shifted uncomfortably.

"If you pull it any tighter then I'm never gonna be able to have my own kids!" Charlie complained.

"If you don't quit complaining then I'll hang you from a tree!" Claire replied, smiling slightly.

"Oh, ha ha," Charlie folded his arms and Kate burst out laughing. Charlie frowned at her. "What?"

Claire stood next to Kate and admired Charlie, giggling as well. The rock god looked funny. A grown man in a huge white nappy. Charlie rolled his eyes when he realised what they were laughing at.

"You're supposed to be learning how to put a nappy on!" Charlie grumbled to Kate. Then he turned to Claire. "And you're supposed to be showing her!"

"Fancy dress party?" Jack asked, returning from the caves with water. "What've you come as?"

Charlie stormed off after that. Claire rolled her eyes and took a snuffling Aaron from Kate.

"I better go after him," she said smiling. "Be back later for your lesson on clearing up sick."

Kate grinned.

"Ok," When Claire had caught up with Charlie and evidently made up with him, judging from their hug, Jack sat down next to Kate.

"Not too hot are you?" He asked concerned.

"No," Kate said rolling her eyes much the way Claire had done.

"I'm only worried about you," Jack said resentfully.

"I know," Kate said, threading her hand into his, and stroking her stomach subconsciously with the other.

Sawyer watched them once again. He wished he could feel their happiness. A sudden thought struck him and he wandered over.

"Hey Kate?" He asked standing in front of her and Jack.

"Yeah?" She looked up expectantly.

"Having any cravings for anything?" Sawyer gave Jack a fleeting smile as he said this.

"Chocolate," Kate sighed. "Not that I'm going to get any on an island."

Sawyer ran back to his tent, returned a minute later and sat on the opposite side of Kate to Jack. He handed her a chocolate bar.

"Saved it from the hatch food," He smiled as Kate took it.

"Thanks," she said, realising how lucky she was to have both Jack and Sawyer on her side.