Chapter 2: Reminders

Ana-Lucia sat on the same spot of beach she always sat on, waiting for Jack to come and discuss the next stage of his plan. Vincent would run up to her every now and then to play catch or for her to give him a simple pat on the head. In a way she enjoyed the dogs attention, after all it was about the only friend she had after what had happened. On the other hand it only served as a reminder of it's previous owner, the women she killed.

"Hey Ana, How's Vincent?" said Jack as he took a seat beside her.

"Energetic."

Ana's comment brought a smile to Jack's face. He enjoyed her company. It was simple and straight forward, with her what you seen is what you got, and in an island full of surprises Jack found it refreshing.

"So captain, what's the plan for today? More island exploration?" said Ana.

"No, not today" Laughed Jack, "I was thinking that we should talk to Sayid. He was a solider after all, maybe he could help."

Ana noticed that the last part of the sentence was much more sombre. Jack realised that it would be difficult for both Ana and Sayid to put aside what happened, but in his eyes the survival of the camp was more important.

Before Ana could agree or object to Jack suggestion she heard a familiar southern accent behind her.

"Well well, what do we have here? If it isn't GI Joe and Jane. How goes the war effort?" said Sawyer.

"What do want, Sawyer?" snapped Jack.

Recently Jack had less and less patients for Sawyer and his wise cracks. He was slightly jeaslous at how much time he had been spending with Kate, and how she would be smiling every time he saw them together.

"Easy there Doc. I just came for my antibiotics, don't want me getting sick now do we?"

"Don't we?" said Ana with a slight grin.

"Aw Rambina, now I know you didn't mean that. Y'all would miss me if I left. Just too proud to admit it."

Sawyer stared at Ana with a cocky smile after his statement. She wouldn't admit it but she did enjoy the banter she had with Sawyer. He reminded her of the guys she use to hang out with when she was younger. They had all the arrogance in the world but still managed to be attractive and charming.

"Here's your antibiotics, is that it?" said Jack, breaking the eye contact Sawyer had made with Ana.

"For now. You two continue to fight the good fight and all that." Sawyer said with a sarcastic salute.

Ana watched Sawyer saunter of along the beach as she contemplated Jack's earlier suggestion. Finally she decided that she couldn't let what happened to Shannon stop her from living her life on this island. She would have to face Sayid sooner or later, and she wasn't one to back down.

"So when do you want to talk to Sayid?"

Jack was surprised at Ana eagerness, but happy that he wouldn't have to persuade her. He assumed she wasn't one to argue with.

"No time like the present." said Jack.

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