Kate paced in the sand near Sawyers hut, a nervous feeling invading her stomach.

"Sit down, Freckles, have a breather." Sawyer said, patting the seat next to him. She shook her head. She just wanted to know that Sun was okay, she knew labors weren't the easiest thing, but Claire's labor went much faster then this. Dread overwhelmed her, she was scared...terrified something had happened. Jack didn't want anyone in the Hatch except those who needed to be there. Ana Lucia tried to weasel her way in but was quickly shot down. Locke went with Jack, and of course Jin had to be there. But other then that, Jack didn't want anyone around. Sun wouldn't have minded Kate being there, they were very close. But Kate wasn't exactly sure she could handle seeing another Labor at this point, Claire's was plenty to help her understand the whole thing. Besides, seeing another labor would just scare her into keeping her legs closed and never having the baby.

Finally Jack emerged, walking towards Kate. Half the camp stood, waiting for him to speak.

"Mom and Baby are fine." Jack smiled. "Everything went fantastic."

Kate smiled wide, then gave Jack a hug. Sawyer rolled his eyes.

"Its a little girl."

"SHIT!" Hurley exclaimed.

"Pay Up, Paco." Sawyer beamed. "Guess I'll be eatin those chocolate bars after all." He added.

Libby gave Hurley a smirk. "Yes, you can gloat about me not winning. Now I can't screw up my diet, blah blah blah." Hurley sulked as Sawyer pointed to a pile of clothes.

"Better start scrubbin' now, muttenchops. Some of those shirts I haven't washed since we been here."

"Fuck dude, that's sick." Hurley said, collecting the clothes.

"Betting on Babies?" Jack laughed.

"I know, something about it doesn't seem right. He's already got one going on ours." Kate stated, shaking her head at Sawyer.

"See, its a pattern, Boy...Girl...then Boy. Ours is a boy. I just know it." Sawyer said, giving a toothy grin. He bit into the chocolate bar in his left hand and gave an exaggerated "Mmmm" in Hurley's direction.

"Ass." Hurley muttered.

"Did you want to come see the baby?" Jack asked Kate. She nodded with a wide smile.

Jack motioned for her to follow then resting a hand on her shoulder to guide her along.

"Hey Doc," Sawyer yelled, Jack turned to face him. "Keep your hands off the merchandise."

Kate rolled her eyes and grabbed Jack's hand, dragging him along.

"He's playing big bad boar, you know, gotta fight off any males that interfere with his breeding." Kate muttered. It got rather embrassing at times, and didn't comfort her decisions to stay with Sawyer either. Though he wasn't as much of an asshole to Jack at Kate's wishes, he'd still let it slip every now and then.

Jack sighed and panned his mind for the right thing to say. "You sure you're doing the right thing?" He finally asked.

"What do you mean?" She asked, raising her eyebrows. There were a few ways this could be heading. "Look, there aren't exactly abortion clinics in the jungle Jack." She snapped back.

"Kate, No, that's not what I meant." He apologized. She lowered her guard a little. "I mean...Sawyer."

Kate didn't even bother to respond.

"Look, just because you're having his child doesn't mean you need to be in a relationship with him. You're a strong woman, Kate, you don't have to do what you don't want to."

Kate knew exactly where this was heading. "Jack, I've made my choices and yes, I'm happy with them."

"Are you really happy though, Kate?"

She could tell him to fuck off, anger being her defense, but she let her guard down and the question he asked echoed through her mind.

"I...I don't know."

A part of her just wanted to dive into his arms, that very moment. But most of her longed for her happily ever after with Sawyer, even if she was terrified of it not coming true.

Jack stopped and reached for her hand, holding it in his and giving it a gentle squeeze. She felt comforted by his presence.

"I just want what's right..."

"You should want what's best for you, for you and your baby."

Confusion overwhelmed her. She loved Sawyer, she KNEW she did! Or did she? Was she fooling herself?

Rational thought evaded her as suddenly her lips were touching Jack's. They lingered there for a while, and though they both were a bit overwhelmed at the rash action. They gave in, giving a long passionate kiss.

"Jack...I..."

But before she could finish, Sawyer emerged from the shadows.