A/N: Thanks for all the reviews! I hate to say it, but the last chapter will be upon Tuesday. But don't fear! I have a new story thattakes place during season 3! It's called Family Ties and please read + review it!

Chapter 27: Shepherd's Flock

5 Months Later

Jack came into his apartment to find Kate cooking. She normally didn't cook, so it had to be a special occasion. It was Friday so she was blaring the 80's music, which their local radio station played every Friday night. He could hear her singing an older INXS song and she had no idea Jack was home from class.

Jack walked behind her and hugged her. "Hey beautiful!" He kissed her neck, which always made her giggle. "What's with the cooking?"

"I didn't hear you come in." She turned the music down a little. "We're celebrating!"

He was confused now. "Celebrating what?"

She kissed him and said, "You'll know later."

Jack still had no idea why Kate was doing this, but he went along with it.

After they ate, Jack really wanted to know what was going on.

"So, you going to tell me now?" Jack asked.

"Wait right here! I'll be right back." Kate said as she left the table to head towards one of the bedrooms. She walked back in with a gift.

"Christmas was last month Kate." Jack teased as she handed him the box.

"Just open it!" She smiled with excitement.

He looked at her confused, but opened it. What he lifted out was a soft, small, yellow sheep stuffed animal. Jack was really confused now.

Kate just smiled.

"What's this for?" He asked.

"When a new Shepherd comes, they need their sheep."

Understanding finally hit him. "You're pregnant?"

Kate's smiled grew wider. "Yes!"

Jack was so excited. He picked her up when he hugged her, kissed her, and spun her around. When he put her down he asked, "When did you find out?"

"This morning at my yearly doctor's visit. I was so surprised, and I'm so happy! It's different than when Claire was pregnant. I'm not sick one bit."

"We're having a baby!" Jack had never been this happy. "You're going to be a great mom Kate."

"You're going to be an awesome dad." She replied.

"I love you, both of you so much." Jack said cupping her face in his hands.

"We love you too!" Kate then kissed her husband.

Meanwhile, Claire, Charlie, and Aaron were over at Liam and Karen's. They were now officially engaged and Claire had a ring to prove it. Charlie was in the process of adopting Aaron, since his birth father Thomas mysteriously disappeared. However, Charlie and Claire decided to keep Aaron's last name as Shepherd, to honor Christian.

8 month old Aaron was playing with his soon to be cousin Megan, who was now 4. The adults were talking at the same time.

"Karen? You're originally from Australia right?" Claire asked.

"Yes! I grew up there. Liam and I sometimes go back to see my family."

"I've told you about my birth mum?" Claire asked and Karen nodded. "She was from Australia. I've never been there."

"Anytime you want to talk we can. I've got loads of pictures. Maybe you can go on holiday with us sometime?" Karen offered.

Claire smiled. "That would be great. Thank you." She really liked Charlie's brother, his wife, and Megan.

Charlie dropped her and Aaron off. "I'll see you later love." He kissed her and kissed Aaron's head.

"Bye!" Claire shut the door. She walked into the living room and saw her mother, brother, and sister-in-law.

"This is surprise! I've hardly seen you two since you got married." Claire teased.

"We'll have to stop by more often." Jack laughed.

Kate walked over to Claire. "Can I hold Aaron?"

"Sure." Claire handed him over and the little boy clung tight to his aunt.

"You also mind if Jack and I borrow him for 7 months? We need to practice." Kate winked.

"Does that mean what I think it means?" Claire asked wide eyed.

"Yes." Jack chucked at how excited his sister was. "You're going to be an aunt! We just got done telling mom."

"Oh my God! You hear that Aaron! You're going to have a cousin!" Claire spoke to her son. She hugged her best friend. "This is so awesome Kate!"

"Thanks!" She replied.

Claire walked over to her brother and hugged him. "I'm so happy for you Jack! I know how much family is important to you."

"Thanks sis."

"I'll leave the 3 of you to catch up." Margo said as she left the room.

Kate sat down on the couch between Jack and Claire. Jack put his arm around her as she still held Aaron.

"So much has changed in 1 year." Kate said astonished. "Jack and I got married. We're now having a baby."

"I had a son and I'm engaged to a wonderful guy." Claire added.

"And dad passed away." Jack said remembering.

"But the 3 of us are still close." Kate said on a happy note.

"We're family." Claire smiled.

"Always." Jack finished as Aaron started trying to talk.