A/N: Thanks again for the reviews! The kiss in the last chapter was supposed to be rushed, that way you get this chapter.

Chapter 11: Beaches

Hynanis, Massachusetts

"Wow!" So this is the JFK Memorial?" Kate asked as she stared up at the monument with former President Kennedy's face on it.

"Yeah. The fountain over there has some of his quotes on it." Jack pointed to it.

Kate got her camera and took some photos. It was beautiful especially with the ocean in the background. She was also glad the awkwardness from last night and the kiss was gone. "Dad will like these." Sam was a collector of Kennedy things. He looked up to that family as so many in Massachusetts did.

"We'll be able tot see the Kennedy Compound on the boat ride to Nantucket." Claire added. "You can get some nice shots there."

"Thanks. This might sound stupid, but why don't you all live here? It's beautiful." Kate asked.

Christian answered. "My family moved to LA when I was young. My father was also a doctor, and after college, I decided to stay. Marty missed it though, so she moved her family back."

Kate understood, but she would love to come back again.

An hour later, the 5 were on a ferryboat to Nantucket Island. They could the Kennedy Compound, Martha's Vineyard Island, and Nantucket in the distance. The ferry they were on was able to hold many people and cars too. Claire was with Jack and Kate looking at the view by the railing, when she felt sick.

"Mom!" She rushed over to Margo. "I think I'm going to be sick!"

"It's OK honey. It probably just seasickness. We'll be in the bathroom." Margo led Claire to the bathrooms below the deck.

Kate was taking more pictures. "It's so beautiful here Jack!"

"It is great isn't it." He said with a smile.

"I don't know if I want to leave." She laughed.

"Well, we have 3 more days before the ride back to the airport."

"I hope they last long." She touched his hand on the railing.

He moved his to stroke her palm with his thumb. "Me too."

Nantucket Island

"Do you feel better Claire?" Kate asked as they got off the ferry.

"Yeah. I feel fine now. I guess I just needed to get it out." Claire told her.

"We're here!" Christian said.

"Oh my!" Kate was stunned. She had never seen a place like it. Nantucket looked like it was still in the early 1800's. The roads were still made of cobblestones. The only difference showing it was now was the cars, people, and electricity. "This is going to make great pictures!"

"Kate? Are you still wanting to be a photographer?" Margo asked.

"Yes! I would love to do this professionally."

The Shepherds and Kate spent a great day of shopping, sightseeing, and eating on the island. Jack got Kate to even try clams.

"Try it Kate." Jack told her at the restaurant.

"They are so good!" Claire said as she ate more. "Just as long as there are no bellies." There were 2 main ways to eat clams. Either exactly how they come from the shell, or cut up into tiny strips.

"That's why I got the strips. Go on Kate." Jack stared at her.

She looked at the clams. They looked like mini chicken strips and didn't look too bad. "OK. But stop giving me the puppy dog eyes Jack!" He laughed at her comment. She picked one up and ate it. A smile came to her face. "These aren't that bad!" She ate some more.

"I told you so." Jack smiled.

"Try them with ketchup. It's way better. Claire added.

When they were done, the family headed back to Cape Cod, and the timeshare.

West Yarmouth, Massachusetts

"Is it OK if I just stay here by the beach today?" Kate asked. She wanted to check out the private beach and maybe swim.

"Sure. Jack, why don't you stay with her." Christian replied.

"That's fine with me." Jack said.

"OK. You girls ready?" Christian asked Margo and Claire. They were going shopping at the many stores on the Cape.

"Yeah. Have fun you two!" Claire winked at them. Kate did everything she could not to laugh.

The 3 left leaving Jack and Kate alone.

"So, Kate. What do you want to do?" Jack asked.

"Let me think." Kate joked putting a finger to her lips. "Swim. I've never swam in the Atlantic."

"OK. Just change and I'll meet you out there." Jack said.

They headed off to get their swimsuits. Jack, when he was done looked for Kate, but she wasn't in the house. He got to the living room and saw her. She was standing by the ocean.

Jack made his way to the beach. "What are you doing?" He asked when he joined her.

"Sinking." She said when she turned to him. Her feet were in the sand and the ocean waves were making them go lower.

"The new way to swim." Jack joked.

"I used to do this with my mom." She smiled at the happy memory of when her parents were still married.

"You ready?" Jack asked taking his shirt off and running towards the ocean.

"That's not fair! You didn't wait for me!" Kate said as she ran after him.

Jack dove in first with Kate right after him. She caught up fast. They splashed each other and swam for awhile.

Later that afternoon, Jack and Kate were drying off on the beach. Her hair was blowing in her face, so Jack brushed it back.

"I want to thank you all again for the trip." Kate started but Jack stopped her.

"It was my dad's idea Kate. I just wish I thought of it."

"Jack, I'm sorry for kissing you the other night." She looked down where she said it feeling regret for rushing it.

Jack thought about it for awhile. "I'm not."

Kate looked up when he said this. She was stunned. He was the one who backed away.

He continued, "I just wish I did this." Jack placed his hands on Kate's face and leaned in. She did too and they both closed their eyes. Their lips met in a soft kiss. When they parted they smiled at each other and Kate laid her head on his shoulder as they watched the waves.

Little did they know the remaining Shepherds were back and saw this. The youngest being so excited and the elders smiling.

A/N: As again the next chapter will be on Tuesday. Here's a preview of next week:

Claire life gets turned upside down; the freinds get together to make some music; and a school project is given