A/N: Well I'm back… this chapter is a tad bit pointless but necessary as well. I promise that I will have a little more angsty Jate in the next chapter but for now… read.

(Jack's point of view)

Why does she have to be so pretty? I wish I could get her smile out of my head but it's no use. Sure Ana Lucia makes good company but I can't imagine spending the rest of my life with her. I can't even imagine kissing her! Kate is definitely a different story. I just wish I knew why she had such a strong instinct to run. She's always running away from something, I know from personal experience. I really need to stop thinking so much about Kate though because she's distracting me from whatever it is that Locke is up to. I saw him break all those plates in a fit of anger and something told me that he was upset with me. I'm even finding myself thinking dark thoughts in his direction. I don't know, maybe we're threatened by each other or something. It's strange how two people who got along great can turn into enemies so quickly. The island does things to you and it's working its magic on the two of us now.

(No point of view)

Night has settled on the island and those on the beach lounged about comfortably. At least they were before there were the sounds of Charlie yelling like a lunatic.

"Jack! Locke! Someone! Michael's back!" Charlie yelled as he ran frantically down the beach. Charlie was so worked up that he didn't realize that he left poor Michael alone on the beach confused. Everyone heard the Drive Shaft member and instantly began running in the direction that Charlie was coming from. Jack, who happened to be off duty from the hatch and Gale, reached Charlie first.

"Where is he Charlie? Where's Michael?" Jack asked eagerly but somewhat skeptically. Charlie's face dropped and he looked guilty.

"Umm… uhh… yeah…" Charlie mumbled and pointed to where he assumed Michael was still standing. Jack rolled his eyes and took off at a sprint in that direction along with Kate, Jin, Sawyer, and Charlie himself.

"Well it's about time someone showed up for me!" Michael exclaimed as the small group reached him at last.

"Sorry Michael, I was just so surprised to see you were back that I kinda spazzed out on you," Charlie apologized. Michael nodded and Charlie wasn't sure if it was an understanding nod or an annoyed one. His answer was quickly answered.

"Well next time I show up from being lost in the freaky jungle I'll be sure to warn you in advance," Michael replied with a slight smirk. Charlie grinned at this and all was well between them. Sawyer rolled his eyes but remained silent.

"What happened!" Jack demanded. Michael shifted uncomfortably and looked at the ground.

"I couldn't find him," Michael whispered painfully. "I looked everywhere… absolutely everywhere Jack but I just couldn't find Them or Walt." Michael looked extremely depressed at this point and Jack looked sympathetic for a moment. Even Sawyer looked saddened by the news and Kate put a reassuring arm around Michael. Jack tensed slightly at this contact between Kate and Michael but let it go. Jin just stood silently as he absorbed the information that Michael gave all of them. Suddenly he spoke out loud.

"Okay," was all he said to Michael but it really meant "It's okay, you'll find him." Many different emotions crossed Michael's face and he could only shake his head.

"I wish I could believe it was that simple buddy," Michael muttered but was only met by a confused stare from Jin. This time all he said was "No!" and shook his head vigorously to demonstrate the meaning to Jin. Jin's face darkened but he remained silent.

"Come on lets go back to the beach," Kate suggested and everyone agreed. They walked in silence until Sawyer broke the silence by laughing hysterically.

"May I ask what's so funny Sawyer?" Michael inquired coldly. Sawyer was laughing so hard that tears fell down his face.

"I-I'm sorry b-buddy," Sawyer choked in between laughs, "It's just that this whole situation is so hilarious. Think about it…" At first the others just stared at him like he was crazy but once Kate began to giggle a little bit they all joined in.

"Dudes… like what's so funny?" Hurley asked with his trademark blank stare.

A/N: Okay so now you've read it and I expect some reviews… at least from hersheygal because I know she's reading this at least. Thanks!