The next few days, Jack tried his hardest to keep Kate from the beach, and far from Sawyer. She knew eventually she would need to talk to him, but she didn't know how.

All Sawyer knew, was that if Jack said one word to him, he'd rip his tongue out and feed it to Vincent.

Kate made herself busy by helping Sun with her daughter, Ki Min when she could, and walking with Jack to work on Sun's garden as well.

Ana Lucia was being far too friendly for Kate's liking. It bothered her and she had a feeling Ana Lucia was up to something, but couldn't be bothered trying to figure out what exactly it was. She still harbored resentment towards Ana for the fight they had goten in months earlier, the fight which Kate believed was the reason she miscarried the other baby.

Months Earlier...

Kate stopped, took a deep breath and forced herself to go on. She didn't like her new, weakened state, this pregnancy made her feel miserable, and she didn't want to look unreliable on this exploration with Jack, Ana Lucia and Locke. She had begged to come along, claiming it was good for her and Jack had no idea why he even let her go in the first place.

"Can't keep up?" Ana asked, turning and giving Kate a smirk. She was getting a kick out of seeing Kate like this, especially because she knew how the whole pregnancy hurt Jack, and gave Ana the edge over her in just about everything...including romantically.

"I'm fine." Kate growled back.

"Obviously somebody should have kept her legs closed." Ana said, under her breath, but loud enough that Kate could still hear.

Kate had already had enough, and as shitty as she felt, she still grabbed Ana Lucia by the hair and pushed her down into the dirt.

Ana was shocked, but of course had to retaliate.

She grabbed Kate's arm and flung her down into the dirt next to her. Jack and Locke ran over, trying to separate the girls. Kate threw a rough punch into Ana's jaw, and Ana pinned her down, kneeing her hard in the stomach.

Kate cried out in pain as Jack and Locke pulled Ana off of her. Kate curled up into a ball, holding her stomach and moaning in pain.

"Shit." was all Ana Lucia could say. She wasn't thinking, the adrenaline of the moment had got the best of her.

Jack shook his head, casting her an angry look as he picked Kate up, running her off to the Hatch.

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Sawyer didn't want to be bothered by anyone, or anything. Well, except Vincent. He'd share his food and give him a good rub down anytime the dog came by. Otherwise he'd stick a middle finger up to any passerby and angrily smirk at them.

Charlie however, wasn't persuaded by his return to the asshole act.

"Guess you're a proud new member of the reject club, eh?"

"You gotta put it that way, Chuck?" He gave Charlie a strange look as Charlie sat next to him. "Not like I'm stealin' my girls baby or anythin'"

Charlie didn't even dignify the comment when a response.

"The conman got conned. Fitting." Sawyer mumbled.

"I haven't seen Kate and Jack around much." Charlie finally said.

"She ain't got no reason to be around. Now that she's got good ole' superDoc there to take care of her." Sawyer took a swig of the water by his side. "And Doc's just a pussy. He knows he shows his face around me, he wont go back with anythin' worth lookin' at."

"Hostile." Charlie mumbled.

"Yeah Bub, like your fist ain't clenchin' right now lookin' at good old Locke over there talkin' to the little lady." Sawyer said, motioning to a smiling Claire, talking to Locke in the distance.

"It doesn't bother you? He's Old! And bloody strange!"

"Don't bother me enough to get me to stop thinkin' about Kate." He sighed. "I'm hopin' the kid will be born with a scalpel, grinin' like Jack so I know I have no attachment."

"I don't think you'll get that lucky." Charlie replied.

Sawyer shrugged.

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"Kate?"

She rolled over on the small bed, feeling Jack breathing against her neck behind her.

"Kate?" His whispered again. She forced her eyes to open, almost thankful he woke her when he did.

"Yea?" She finally replied.

"You were having a nightmare."

It was typical, she had them every night now. Dreams that made her question he decisions every damned day. She dreamed about the same young girl every day, she dreamed about her children and their severe hatred for her and her decisions.

"You all right?" Jack asked.

"Yeah, I...I'm fine." She stood up, stretch a little bit and started out the door. "I'm uh...I'm going to go to the bathroom."

She was actually surprised Jack didn't get out of bad and busy himself in the kitchen or something to he could somewhat keep an eye on her. Instead he rolled over and fell back asleep. She quickly put her shoes on and started off through the jungle. It was a humid night and quickly peeled off her overshirt. The hatch was always either much cooler or much warmer then the jungle, so she was slightly over dressed.

She made her was to the beach where it was quiet except for a few whispers here and there and some snoring.

She could hear Sun humming to Ki Min. Tonight was their first night back at the beach, as Jack and Kate took their place in the bunk.

She made her way to Sawyer's shelter. She listened for a second before letting herself in. He was sound asleep, in nothing but boxers. He heart skipped a beat as she watched him sleep. She missed him, and the last few days without him weren't sitting well on her shoulders. Jack's constant hovering was getting to her, she needed her space, her freedom, and the only way she could escape was to sneak out as he slept.

"Shit." Sawyer yelped as he turned to see a figure looming over him. When his eyes focused on Kate, he wanted to smile, seeing her beautiful, pregnant belly and gorgeous face. Instead he decided to come up with a smart ass remark.

"Better head on home, freckles, don't want the search party swarmin' cuz you got a little saucy."

Kate rolled her eyes.

"I'm sorry, Sawyer."

"Sorry, I ain't currently acceptin'' apologizes. Make a mornin appointment and come grovel a bit. I still wont be in an acceptin' mood but watchin' you beg might make me feel better."

"Sawyer you're such an ass." Kate growled.

"I'm an ass? AM I?" He shot back as he sat up. "I wasn't the one kissin' on anyone else. I didn't run away and HIDE when the situation got a little tough."

"You DIDN'T Hide?" Kate scoffed. "I haven't seen you come around and try to say anything to me!"

"Freckles you know exactly where I'm gonna be. Right here. 'sides, I'd say its not a good idea for me to see Doctor Do Right anytime soon." He looked up at her and as much as it hurt him to make her go, letting her stay wasn't good on the emotions either. "Now, I'm tryin' to sleep. You got somethin' important to say? Say it now, otherwise, goodnight." He said, laying down and rolling over onto his side.

Kate sighed and left the shelter.

She started to cry as she made her way back to the Hatch. Who knew a simple kiss could lead to so much pain? She dried her eyes as best she could before she returned to the Hatch. She walked into the bunks only to find Jack wasn't there.

She looked around the Hatch, and Jack emerged from the bathroom.

"Where'd you go?" He asked. She was relieved her didn't come after her.

"Just went outside, I felt a little sick so I got some fresh air."

Jack nodded, though he didn't believe her, he didn't want to start anything. She had enough stress to death with.

"Midnight snack?" Jack asked her, as grabbed a box of goldfish crackers and poured them into a small bowl.

Kate smiled, and rubbed her belly. When DIDN'T she want a snack at this point? He poured her a glass of water too and motioned for her to follow him to sit at the table with him.

She followed and sat across from him, he smiled as he watched her eat.

"What?" She asked with a sly smile.

"You're beautiful." He said, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

She felt uncomfortable, but still smiled at him. She knew, in her heart this wasn't right. She wondered if Jack knew it too, but ignored his conscience for once because of how strongly he felt for her. Even with Jack sitting before her, Kate never felt so alone in her life.