Chapter 2: Official Love

Hey everyone, I'm back with chapter two. You finally get to read their vows! YAY! LOL! I'm very proud of myself… I've been updating pretty well lately. I will update Everyone Else Can See after I update this again, since I have chapter 3 already written. Okay, I hope you enjoy…

Kate handed Claire a small piece of paper that contained the vows she had written and Claire read what was on it. "Charlie, as I stand before you, our kids, friends, and family… I think how lucky I am. I have never loved anyone as much as I love you. I remember the first time we met. I was a lonely pregnant girl trying to lug a suitcase up the beach. You came over and helped me, and since then you have never let me down. I love you so much, and I want to live my life with you by my side to hold my hand, to hold onto when I'm scared, and to wake up to every morning. After knowing you for almost four years, I still get butterflies in my stomach when I see you. My heart beats for you… you died for me and came back to love me. You make me feel beautiful inside and out. You are amazing, as is our love. You give me a reason to smile, a shoulder to cry on, and a love to depend on. I am ready to marry you, the love of my life, and give our love story a happy ending." Claire ended with tears brimming her eyes. Charlie gave her hands a comforting squeeze and pulled them to his lips. He kissed them gently, and the minister then cued him to say his vows.

Charlie began: "Claire, I stand in front of you with no written vows. I knew that no words could ever be good enough. I decided to let our love talk for me. I love you, Claire, more and more each day. I couldn't survive without you… you are my love, my heart, my passion. When I look at you, I see all the good in this world combined into one… one perfect creation. At night, I'll stay awake just to watch you sleep, and as I watch you, I wonder how anyone could ever hurt you. I couldn't Claire, I wouldn't. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I couldn't stand to lose you. I need you, I love you… and I too am ready to give our love story the happy ending it truly deserves." Charlie finished and squeezed her hands gently once again. She let out a happy laugh as she looked at his wide smile and beautiful grey eyes looking at her.

"Now you exchange rings." The minister announced. Jack gave Charlie the ring and slid it onto her finger, kissing her hand after doing so. Kate gave Claire the other ring and slid it onto Charlie's finger.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Charlie wrapped his arm around her back and pulled her close. She giggled and closed the space between their lips. Everyone clapped and they parted, both smiling at each other.

Claire and Charlie entered the reception laughing.

"Congratulations." Kate said walking up to them.

"Thanks." Claire said giving Kate a hug.

"Where's Jack?" Charlie asked her.

"Over there, dancing with your daughter." Kate said pointing to the dance floor.

"I'm going to go steal her back." Charlie said laughing as he walked away.

"You look happy." Kate said smiling at Claire.

"More than I ever thought possible." Claire said, seeing Jack and Charlie walking towards them.

"That was quick." Kate said turning to Jack.

"Yeah well, Faith was asleep, so I just let Jack keep her." Charlie said laughing.

"Let me… you couldn't take her if you tried."

"Claire, do you ever think Jack may be too attached to our daughter?" Charlie asked laughing as he turned to look at her.

"Yeah, if she ever goes missing… blame Jack." Claire agreed laughing also.

"Kate, did you tell them my plan?" Jack teased.

"No, they're just very intelligent." Kate said wrapping her arms around him.

"So, where's Adam?" Claire asked looking around.

"Right here." Sawyer said walking up with Adam walking next to him, holding his hand.

"Hi honey." Claire said picking him up.

"Hi Mommy." He said with a bright smile.

"I was giving Blue tips on picking up women." Sawyer said with a smirk.

"You better not be." Claire said laughing.

"Yeah, at least wait 'till he's four." Charlie chimed in.

"Hey, everyone is settled in." Locke said walking up to the group. "It's show time."

"Alright, luv, let's go." Charlie said taking Claire's hand and leading her towards their table. Sawyer took Faith and Locke took Adam. Jack and Kate followed Charlie and Claire to the table. Kate was seated as Jack tapped his glass to make his speech. "Well, as the best man, I have to make a speech, so here it goes. Charlie and Claire have been the model couple of perfection since they first met on the island. None of us would have guessed they would have become so inseparable, but they did, and we learned to accept the fact that when you talked to one, you talked to the other. They were an unlikely couple, Claire a lonely pregnant girl, and Charlie a heroine addict that bravely dropped the habit within weeks. After time we have come to know they are the perfect match, never to be separated ever again. I remember, and I'm sure others do, when Claire was taken and Charlie hung. After we brought him back, he would sit on this rock in front of the jungle everyday, and just stare at the tree line. I also remember thinking he was going through post traumatic stress, but I soon realized he was suffering from a broken heart. Charlie believed Claire about being attacked and I didn't, and that shows me the connection they have. They can see the truth in each other's eyes. Charlie is the reason Claire is with us today, and I think it's safe to say Claire is the reason Charlie is here also. They saved each other with their unconditional love, it's strong. Thank you for showing all of us what love truly is. We love you." Jack held up his glass. "To Claire and Charlie, the perfect couple and friends." Everyone clanged glasses and took a drink. Charlie stood and gave Jack a hug.

"Thanks Jack."

"No, thank you. You have been a joy to have as a friend." Jack said putting a hand on his shoulder.

"You haven't been so bad yourself." Charlie said laughing.

"I don't know if some of the others would agree."

"They would." Sawyer said walking up to them with a smirk.

"Now I've heard everything." Charlie said laughing.

"Listen Hero… I know I always gave you a hard time, but I do appreciate what you've done for everyone. You're a good man." Sawyer said shaking his hand. "Just don't let anyone know I was actually kind. I have an image to keep."

"Sawyer, your jackass reputation was broken the moment you held Adam." Charlie said nodding his head.

"He's right." Jack noted smiling and shrugging his shoulders.

"Well damn." Sawyer said smirking.

"I'll pretend you beat me up if you want to be hated." Charlie said joking.

"That's tempting, but I'll just have to suffer through my new reputation."

"How will you ever manage?" Jack asked smiling and rolling his eyes.

"I don't know, but don't worry Hero… I'll find a way to deal with it." They all laughed. Kate got up from her chair and walked behind Jack. She put her hands over his eyes.

"Guess who." She said smiling.

"Hurley, you've got soft hands." Jack teased.

"Very funny." She said as he turned to look at her.

"I'm full of humor."

"Since when?" Claire asked laughing as she joined the group.

"Charlie… please make your wife be nice." Jack said laughing.

"Hey, I'm staying out of it." Charlie said putting his hands up in defense.

"That's a first." Jack teased.

"Yeah well, I'm still waiting for the first time you actually are funny." Charlie retorted laughing.

"Oh low blow." Kate said laughing.

"Yeah doc, they're double teaming you." Sawyer added laughing.

OK, hope you liked it. Liam will be in the next chapter as a major part. And the unwritten chapter four will have a surprise I have been plotting. It isn't for sure yet, but I'm thinking of bringing someone in, who's unexpected… I've said too much… oh well. So who will it be? Take your guess in your review.

OK, thanks to these people for reviewing chapter 1:

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