Chapter 6- Four Months Later

I'm back again, since I am giving all of my stories an update this weekend. I find it really easy to write when I'm listening to Evanescence. Especially when I am skipping the middle man between the computer and I. Usually I write my rough draft on paper and change it 50 billion times, but now I am writing JUST on the computer. I still delete a lot, but at least I don't rewrite the whole story over and over. Ok, so I'm rambling now… Just wanted to let other writers know what makes it easy for me to write, so maybe it can help them. Turns out killing off Claire's mom was a big deal, in a good way. You guys really didn't like her did you? Did I write her that horrible! LOL, anyways she's still dead so let's have a moment of silence (doesn't even pause for a second) Ok, that's enough. Here's chapter 6… After a few more words from me.

MUST READ: Ok guys, this takes place four months after the funeral, so Claire's had time to get over it. (With Charlie's help, of course!)

Four months later and things were definitely looking up for the happy family of four. The kids were growing quickly according to Claire and Charlie. In actuality they were growing just as fast as any other child. Charlie, Liam, and the rest of the gang released their final album which hit number one on the charts the first week out. They couldn't have asked for it to go any better. Publicity for the families sky rocketed, seeing as Charlie was a survivor of flight 815 and Liam was the brother of a survivor. The crash was the reason the album sold so well, but the buyers were immediately addicted to the new kind of music that Driveshaft had conjured up. For once Charlie felt he had talent and Liam as well, they felt like "rock Gods" this time though, it wouldn't go to their heads. Thanks to the women in their life they stayed down to earth good guys.

Boone had come in town with Shannon and Sayid. The three had learned to get along, thanks to Locke. Boone and Shannon were close as brother and sister only. Sayid and Shannon were engaged and Sayid even asked Boone to be the best man, he agreed of course. They were currently taking the kids on a mini vacation to a carnival; even though Faith wasn't old enough to enjoy the rides… she would still get ice cream (against Claire's orders).

Charlie and Liam were sitting on the couch in front of the couch at Liam's house. Claire and Karen were out at a restaurant called "House of the Rising Sun" which was a very fancy place to dine. Sun and Jin owned this restaurant, he got to name it. Sun got to name the hotel they owned, she called it "The White Flower." This was referring to the flower Jin gave her in the airport before the plane crash.

The phone rang once… twice… three times… still no answer. Claire hung up the phone and let out a sigh. "Still no answer." She said putting her cell phone on the table.

"Maybe they're at my place." Karen said picking up her phone off the table and dialing the numbers of her home phone.

"What?" Liam asked shoveling a handful of chips into his mouth.

"Is that anyway to answer the phone?" Karen asked smiling.

"Karen, what are you up to?" Liam asked getting off the couch and walking into the kitchen.

"I was just about to ask you the same thing."

"Well, Charlie and I are watching soccer."

"Oh… is your team winning?"

"No, but they never do."

"Then pick a new team." Karen said laughing.

"No love, this is about loyalty."

"You're ridiculous."

"Aw… I love you too."

"Whatever."

"So why'd you call? Are you checking in on us? Cuz Charlie and I are adults you know, you don't have to."

"Claire you have to hear this…" Karen said smiling at her.

"What?" Claire asked breaking a smile.

"Liam claims him and Charlie are adults."

"Well that's news." Claire said rolling her eyes. Karen laughed.

"What'd she say?" Liam asked opening the refrigerator, taking out a couple of sodas for him and Charlie.

"Let's just say Claire and I think a lot alike." Karen replied with a laugh.

"Great, Charlie!" Liam called to his brother still watching the game intently on the couch.

"What?" Charlie called back impatiently.

"Karen's warped your wife's brain!" Liam yelled and then held the phone out so Karen could hear Charlie's response.

"Doubtful, Claire's too hard headed!"

"He's in denial." Liam replied to Karen laughing. "When are you going to be home?"

"We're leaving right now."

"Ok, I'll see ya then."

"Bye honey… oh and Claire says to tell Charlie she loves him."

"Charlie!"

"What?"

"Claire wanted me to tell you she loves you."

"Tell her I love her too."

"He's says he loves her too."

"He says he loves you too." Karen said turning to Claire who was grinning. "Bye Liam."

"Bye."

The two returned home, but Claire and Charlie left immediately upon their return, since it was getting really late. When they got home they noticed the lock on the door was broken. Charlie looked at it for a few seconds and then at Claire.

"What's wrong?"

"The lock's broken."

"It was fine when we left." Claire said furrowing her eyebrows. "Do you think someone's in the house?"

"I don't know, but I'm gonna go find out."

"Charlie…"

"Claire, it's gonna be fine… just call Liam, so you won't be out here alone." Claire took out her phone and did as told.

"Hello?"

"Liam, can you come over?"

"Claire, are you okay?"

"Yeah, the lock on our door is broken… Charlie wanted me to call you, so I wouldn't be out here alone."

"Alright, I'll be right over."

"Thanks." Claire said ending the call.

"Liam, what's wrong?" Karen asked as he ran out the door.

"Call the cops and send them over to Claire and Charlie's house!" He yelled back at her. She quickly picked up the phone and called the cops.

"Claire!" Liam yelled running up to her.

"Liam, thank goodness."

"Where's Charlie?"

"Inside." She said crossing her arms as a tear slid down her cheek.

A gunshot rang off inside the house, which made Liam dart inside followed by Claire. They ran up to Claire and Charlie's bedroom where Charlie was holding his shoulder.

"Charlie!" Claire yelled.

"Claire no! Liam, get her out of here! He's in the…"

Things went by so quickly it was hard to tell how it happened. A man came bursting out of the closet grabbing Claire and holding a gun to her head.

"Don't move or she dies!" Liam looked the man over.

"Lenny?"

It ends there! HA! I love cliffies so much! I hope you liked this chapter, because I really like it. Just to refresh your brains,Lenny is the band member that was excluded. He's out for some revenge! I'll try to update soon, since this a HUGE cliffy!

Thanks to these people for reviewing chapter 5:

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Now isn't this even bigger DRAMA! I love DRAMA!

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