Disclaimer: I don't own Lost, blah, blah, blah. We all know I'm not that talented.

"After all wars
We lie, as shelter falls
The world is but Hell
A place darkened out by time
Submit to the fall"

Paradise Lost

Chapter Four: All the Things She Wish She Said

When we reached the hatch, Jack was already there, holding the door open. I gave him a grin and grasped his hand to show my thanks for second before Sawyer and I passed him.

"Take her to the bed Sawyer. I need to get a few things." Jack ordered as he went into the bathroom to collect his supplies. Sawyer made a face at his back, and I laughed… well I laughed as much as I could for not being able to talk. Sawyer smirked and took me to the bed. I crawled in and leaned against the headboard, bringing my legs up to my chest. Sawyer sat in the middle of the bed, his back leaning against the window, which was filled with artificial sunlight. Jack came bustling in a minute later with a while bunch of stuff in his arms. He dumped it all on the table and began sorting through everything. "Kate, I need you to lie down." Sawyer got up and looked down on me as I got situated.

"Need anythin' Freckles?" I shook my head. "Alright then. Doc, let me know when you're done with her." Jack gave him a nod, not looking up from what he was doing. Sawyer disappeared into the hatch, carefully closing the door behind him.

"Kate, I need you to get undressed please." He glanced over at me and saw my incredulous look. He gave me a small grin. "Keep your underwear and bra on. I'm just going to make sure nothing else is wrong with you." I nodded and did as I was told.

The next hour or so was filled with silence. Never once did Jack look up from what he was doing to say anything, or even to give me a look of encouragement. When he was done, he gave me a nod and I put my clothes back on. I got up from the bed and had my hand on the doorknob when he finally spoke.

"Kate." I turned around to face him, letting my hand drop from the knob. "I'm so glad you're alright." He choked on his words as he walked forward and wrapped his arms around me. I quickly responded, holding him tightly, truly grateful for his friendship. "God Kate, when you were gone… Man, I felt like my entire world was collapsing. I had to get you back, I knew I had to, but the island wouldn't let me." His eyes filled with tears as he grasped my hands. Damn girl, you made two men cry in less than a month. Jack continued.

"I wanted to find you so bad. Hell, maybe I needed to find you, but when I couldn't, I almost died. I never want to lose you again. Never, ever again." The tears spilled over and ran down his face, making me feel a little choked up. I pilled him to me and gave him another hug, a hug to assure him that I wasn't going anywhere. I let go of him and grasped his face between my hands and gave him a small kiss on the cheek. He looked at me like he wanted more, but I shook my head. I turned around and opened the door, only to find Sawyer standing there.

"I see how it is now Kate. Second one mans gone, you go for another. It's not like we, I, have feelin's or nothin'. With that, Sawyer turned and hurried out of the hatch. I tried to call after him, but that's right…

I can't talk!

A/N So… do you like it! I hope so, cause I'm really lovin' it. It there anything you want me to add, clear up, anything like that? If so, leave me a review and let me know!

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