Chapter 4- The Moment

Ok… Another chapter here for you guys. I think you will enjoy this one, I put it another flashback… you guys seemed to like the other one. I will try to put more flashbacks in later chapters too, let's just hope you don't get sick of them. As far as Hearts Grow Fonder is going… I admit that I am using this story as my excuse to slack off on it. I'm sorry… really. Before I update this story again I will update Hearts Grow Fonder. The last chapter too. Geez… time flies. Well, here's the new chapter!

Charlie sat on the beach, rocking Aaron. He had been doing so, since Claire fed him almost an hour ago. He was asleep now, his eyelids closing slowly as Charlie looked down at him. Claire walked up behind Charlie and smiled down at her son in his arms. It was late and the only light left was from the fire, making their faces glow. Claire scooped Aaron up from Charlie's arms and headed back to the tent. Charlie stood and followed close behind. Claire laid Aaron in his cradle and smiled at Charlie as she looked up at him. They sat down on a blanket that was lying under their tent.

"The stars are beautiful tonight." Claire commented, as her eyes sparkled looking up at them.

"It's amazing; you always find the good in situations." Charlie said smiling at the sky.

"Why drowned in the bad?" She asked looking over at him with a small smile.

"Well luv, I guess it's easier to find the bad than the good." He said looking into her eyes. "But I'm lucky really."

"And why is that?" Claire asked interested.

"Because I have you and Aaron." He said with a hint of a smile. Claire smiled at the sand. Charlie looked away from her. "You know, there's a plane full of heroine out in the jungle. Sayid showed me it when we were looking for Aaron." Charlie looked over at her once again. "And when I was standing there looking down at all the small baggies full of heroine, I thought about you."

"Me?" She asked laying her hand on his forearm.

"Yeah, Claire. Well, it's just… I made you a promise and I would never break a promise to you." He admitted.

"Thank you Charlie." She said smiling at him and then kissed his cheek. Charlie smiled, and his blushing was hidden by the dark. Claire moved her hand from his forearm to his hand. She laced her fingers in his and both of them tightened their grip. Claire laid her head on his shoulder. "I'm glad you're here Charlie." She said closing her eyes.

"I'm glad I'm here too." He said leaning his head on hers. Claire slowly drifted off to sleep and when Charlie was fully sure she did, he laid her down gently. He took off his hoodie and placed in under her head. He smiled down at her and pushed a free strand of hair behind her ear.

Claire's tears soaked the newly applied blindfold. All she could see was Charlie hanging, her mind wouldn't let go of the image. Claire stomped on through the muddy jungle, the rain beating down on her. Claire stopped, only to be nudged forward by an anonymous hand.

They came to a stop under some sort of shelter; Claire guessed it was a cave. Someone removed her blindfold, which revealed her surroundings to truly be a cave. Another tear slid down her cheek as she shuddered, feeling the cold wind rush into the cave. Claire heard foot steps walking her way and looked down quickly. Ethan walked in front of her, staring at her until she looked up at him.

"Are you hungry?" He asked, his voice making her jump. Claire kept looking at him, but was unable to speak. Ethan walked away, heading back to the group in the back of the cave. He returned moments later with rope and fruit. He laid a few pieces of fruit on a shirt, and then grabbed hold of her feet. He tied them together, figuring Claire wouldn't be able to undo them, seeing as she was very pregnant. "You should eat." He said walking away once again.

"Why did you kill him?" She asked staring at the wall across from her, her voice emotionless. Ethan stopped and looked at her.

"We didn't need him." He said with no remorse.

"And you need me?" She asked with a clear sound of anger and sadness mixed into her tone. She turned her head to look at him.

"Yes." He said firmly.

"Why?" She asked, as tears streaked her cheeks red. Ethan walked back to the group and Claire buried her head in her hands. "Why?" She repeated to herself, wiping away the tears.

Claire woke to the sound of Aaron crying, only to see Charlie rush in moments later. He scooped Aaron up from his cradle and shushed him as he lightly bounced him up and down. Claire sat up and smiled at Charlie.

"Good morning luv." He said returning her smile.

"Good morning." She said taking Aaron from him.

"Did you sleep well?" He asked smiling down at Aaron in her arms.

"Oh… um… yeah." She lied.

"Good." He said giving her a smile. Claire put Aaron in his crib. She and Charlie grabbed some fruit and talked as they ate. Sun entered the tent with a smile. "Hello Sun." Charlie said standing up.

"Hello, do you need me to watch him?" Sun asked looking at Aaron.

"Yeah." Claire said with a thankful smile. "That would be nice."

"Would you mind if I take him for a walk?" Sun asked as Claire stood.

"No, that would be fine, but be very careful." Claire warned in a motherly tone.

"I will, where are you going?" Sun asked picking Aaron up from his cradle.

"There's a pond with a waterfall in the jungle. Kate knows where it is, so if you need us, just ask her." Charlie explained.

"Okay, have fun." Sun said with a smile.

Charlie and Claire arrived at the pond, both smiling as they talked. Claire peeled down to her swim suit and Charlie to his boxers. He walked into the water, Claire followed behind him.

"It's cold." Claire said swimming towards Charlie who was already out in the middle of the pond. Charlie laughed at her. "What's so funny?" She asked reaching him. He just shook his head and smiled at her. She swam over to him and returned his smile. She quickly dunked him and swam over to the waterfall. Charlie emerged from the water and swam after her. She giggled as she climbed onto the rocky cliff behind the waterfall. Charlie reached the rocks and climbed up to where Claire was standing. She backed away from him laughing, as he slowly walked towards her.

Claire's foot slid off the ledge and Charlie quickly grabbed her arm, stopping her from falling off the ledge. He pulled her to him; her body was now pressed up against his. She looked up at him and wrapped her arms around his neck. Both were breathing heavily. She looked up at him and he looked down at her. Their lips inched towards each other's slowly, until they finally met. Charlie brought his hand to her face and brushed her cheek lightly with his thumb.

They parted moments later, both breathless, both smiling. Charlie placed his forehead against hers and then brought his head up, to kiss the top of her head.

"I love you, Claire." He said brushing his fingers along her arm.

"I love you too." She said kissing his lips gently.

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