A/N: Sorry for the short chapter. It just seemed like a good place to end it. Don't worry, I got more CC stuff in here!

Chapter 5

Claire walked over to Rose who was holding Aaron.

"Thanks so much for watching him." She said.

"No problem hun. Whenever you need a babysitter, give me a call. So I hear we got Locke back." Rose spoke.

"Yeah," Claire conversed, "We set up some blankets by Sawyer's tent. It's just with Jack gone; we don't know how to help him."

"How is he doing?" Rose asked.

"Well a few scrapes and bruises. I don't think anything too serious luckily."

"If I know Locke, he should be up soon, trying to regain his independence. That man cannot stay still." Rose laughed.

"Yep, I bet your right." Claire bounced Aaron in her arms.

"It looks like Charlie's moving back in." Rose changed the subject.

"Um hmm, I figured I'd let him have a second chance. He's really good with Aaron."

The sun had long since vanished behind the horizon and the sky was pitch black.

"I'd better put Aaron to sleep." Claire said goodbye to Rose.

"Claire," Rose called as she walked back to her tent.

"Yes?"

"Just remember Charlie really cares about you." Was all Rose said.

Claire nodded and smiled. She knew. Charlie would do anything to protect her and Aaron. It was just every time she thought about getting involved with a relationship, she remembered Thomas who had left her heartbroken and alone. Claire had believed that she loved him and that he would do anything for her, it was such a shock to see his true nature.

Claire returned to her makeshift lean to and fed Aaron. Then she set him in his crib and he quickly fell asleep.

She spotted Charlie with his guitar also sleeping. Claire rarely saw him asleep. He had told her he never got much rest at night. Claire remembered the night before when she had kissed him. It felt so right, like they would fit together perfectly. Claire realized that Charlie could have died at the hatch that day and then he would be gone forever. How could she live with herself if he was gone?

Charlie's main concern was about her and the baby. Sure he had made some mistakes and lied to her, but now Claire was learning to appreciate all the things he had done for her.

Claire laid down next to Charlie. He stirred a bit but remained sleeping. She closed her eyes and finally felt safe in this wild territory that had claimed so many lives. As long as they stuck together things would work out okay. Claire drifted into a peaceful sleep.

Jack ran through the forest, following Jin. They both fled away from the hatch, moving as fast as they could to Desmond's boat. Jack kept his ears sharp, listening hard for any gunshots or voices. He also looked behind himself frequently for any glimpse of Kate.

"Uh hurry!" Jin spoke the English word to Jack.

They continued through the jungle coming up on the small village built by the Others. Jin halted and crouched down. His eyes watched the busy people below. Their small fires flickered in the night.

Instead of making their way to the sailboat immediately, Jack had insisted that they wait in the brush awhile and watch the hatch. Finally when the sun had set, Jin had persisted that they return to the boat.

The people down in the village seemed to be none the wiser of their escape which lead Jack to believe that they had no communication with the hatch. Carefully, Jin and Jack skirted around the camp, moving in the darkness. Jack could almost see the boat. Its white sails glowed in the shadows. They crossed the rocky terrain, jumping over crevices and sharp coastal rocks.

Just a few more yards and they would be there. Jack could see a figure standing on the boat. It must be Sun. As they drew nearer, Jack could see another dark figure in addition. One was very close to the other. As the moon emerged from behind a cloud, the soft light hit Sun's fearful face. In another second, Jack understood why. Henry had his arm around her neck.

"Jin!" She screamed.

A/N: I like cliffies. They are so cool because I know what happens next! Thanks for the reviews. Chinchillas are friends not furs!

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