A/N: Thanks again for the reviews! This chapter still sad, but lets just say it brings people closer!

Chapter 19: Say Goodbye

The funeral for Christian was done in the best way it could be. Many people came to pay their respects. Marty and her family, the Shepherd's friends, Christian's colleagues from the hospital, and even Kate's mother Diane came. Everyone gathered at the Shepherd house afterwards. Diane and Sam helped out with food, since Margo was grieving heavily. Diane saw her friend looking out the window in the kitchen.

"How are you holding up?" Diane asked.

Margo looked over with tears in her eyes. "Not good Di. I'm glad you're here."

Diane hugged her longtime friend. "I should have come sooner. I'm so sorry for everything. It's hard to imagine Chris being gone."

"It's hard, but I'm starting to understand it was part of God's plan. I just worry about the kids."

Diane nodded. "At least Jack has Kathrine. I can tell the love each other so much. We'll probably be panning a wedding soon."

Margo smiled at the thought. "Your probably right. I just worry about Claire and the baby."

"Claire will be fine Mar. She's strong and has all of us. This baby will be a big help to her too."

"I hope so." Margo replied.

Claire was sitting in her room. She had to get away from all the people downstairs. Her hands were full of pictures of her dad. A knock suddenly came to the door.

"Come in." Claire said rubbing her eyes.

"How are you Claire?" Charlie asked as he came in. "I was a little worried when you disappeared."

"I couldn't handle the people starting at me. So I came to find pictures."

"I had a feeling you would. That's why I got you this." He handed her a picture frame as he sat next to her.

She looked at him confused. "How did you know what I was doing?"

"I did the same thing when my mum died. I needed to find a good picture to look at everyday."

Tears came to her eyes, but she still smiled. "Thank you so much. I forgot this happened to you too."

"Your welcome love." He then leaned in and kissed her forehead. She blushed afterwards. That was new. "Did you find one?" He asked.

"Yeah." She handed him the picture. It was a younger Christian giving Claire a piggyback ride while hugging Jack from behind at the same time.

"How old were you two?" Charlie asked smiling.

Claire smiled too and said, "4 and Jack was 5."

"You both look like him."

"Really?" Her eyes widened.

Charlie laughed at her shock. "Yeah. Jack has the same built and hair, but you have his eyes."

Claire's smile widened. "I guess we do."

"How's turniphead?"

Claire rolled her eyes. "I can't stand that nickname. But he's fine. You want to feel him kick?" She needed something happy.

"Sure." Claire picked up his hand and placed it on her belly. A big thump hit against his hand. "Wow!"

"He says hi!" Claire giggled as Charlie laughed. It felt good to laugh again.

Jack couldn't take it anymore. He had to get out of the house. People were starting to leave, so Jack figured people wouldn't miss him. He took off his suit jacket, tie, and loosed his shirt. He walked to his favorite spot on the beach and just sat. He stared out at the ocean, but he had questions and didn't know how to get answers.

God, why did You take him? I just don't understand Your timing! I need my dad. Claire needs him too and so does mom. Why? Just answer me!

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will open for you." Kate said from behind. As she sat down next to Jack she said, "Matthew 7:7."

He looked at her shocked. "How did you know?"

"I've had many conversations with God over what happened to me. That's when I got my Bible and read. I found out Dinah and Tamar went through the same things as me with the rape. Everything you need is in the Bible." She took his hand. "Just read. Especially James 1:2-4. It talks about trials. Your father's death is a test we all have to go through. It effects us in different ways, but hopefully will change us for the better."

He was amazed by what she said. He knew was faithful, but it was stronger than he first thought. "So, this happened to bring something good out of me."

She nodded and gave a small smile.

Tears came pouring out all of a sudden. "Thank you Kate. Thank God I have you."

She pulled him close in a hug and couldn't stop her tears as well. After the broke the hug, Jack tucked loose hairs behind her ears.

"I love you so much." He said straight into her green eyes.

She looked back into his brown. "I love you too." They leaned in and gave each other a soft kiss each one needed.

A/N: The next chapter as always will be Tuesday. Here's a preview of next week:

It's time for the baby to come, is Claire ready?; is Jack going to give Kate that ring?; what's going to happen at prom?