I forgot the background info for Matt and Ana so:
Matt Parkman 32 – Police officer, partners with Ana.
Ana Lucia Cortez 28 – Police officer, partners with Matt.
Chapter 3 – Not So Smooth (Or Sick)
Tuesday May 7 – 4:00 PM
Linderman Mansion, Midtown NYC
"I said this was unnecessary!" Nathan Petrelli yelled as he was practically dragged out of Linderman's office into the main hall of the mansion. Audrey Hanson was the one pulling at his collar, tugging as hard as she could while Kate and Peter watched, very amused.
"When I say get out Petrelli, I mean get out," Audrey said gritting her teeth. Their investigation wasn't able to find any new evidence in the last few hours and Nathan was getting on Audrey's last nerves.
"Fine, I'll leave. Just let go of me! Jeez!" Nathan said. Audrey let go and Nathan regained his composure, shooting Audrey a death glare. Audrey smirked and went back to the office.
"Can we get out of here? It's starting to smell like….death," Kate said shuddering.
"Really? I hadn't noticed," Peter said and Kate smiled.
"I guess I'm just super observant, that's all," she said. They moved toward the front door, when suddenly, a woman came through. She was young, about Nathan's age, with blonde hair and a beautiful dress (a designer dress, Kate noticed.) Nathan stared at her, completely blind sighted. So much in fact, that he didn't notice when he knocked into a vase on the table.
"Nathan!" Peter said. He stopped Nathan from going further while Kate managed to catch the vase before it hit the ground.
"What are you doing?" Peter exclaimed when Nathan finally snapped to his senses.
"What? Sorry….wasn't paying attention," Nathan said. He was still staring at the blonde woman. She walked toward the office just as Officers Hanson and Jarrah walked out.
"What the hell is going on?" she asked. She seemed scared, frightened even.
"Who are you? How did you get in?" Audrey said, her voice suspicious.
"I live here!" the woman said, clearly shocked at the questions.
"Can you tell us your name ma'am?" Sayid asked. He seemed more polite at interrogating people then Audrey was.
"My name is Niki Linderman. Why are you in my home?" she said.
"You're Mrs. Linderman then?" Sayid said. She nodded.
"Let's see," he said, looking at his notes, "It seems you've been out of town the last few days."
"Yes. My son and I went to visit his grandmother. She lives in Nevada," Niki said.
"You're son…Micah?" Sayid questioned and Niki nodded again, "He's from you're first marriage, am I right?"
"Yes, his father died 5 years ago," Niki said. "Why are you asking me this?"
"Well Mrs. Linderman, you are under out list of suspects. We'll need to check you're house for any incriminating evidence," Sayid continued. His face stayed in a calm stare, never changing.
"What? You think I'm a suspect? This is ridiculous. I was out of town," Niki said angrily.
"Until we confirm your alibi, Mrs. Linderman, we suggest you hire a lawyer," Sayid said. Niki looked at him blankly.
"You can't be serious. I didn't kill my husband," Niki said, still in shock.
"I'm afraid to inform you that I am being dead serious, Mrs. Linderman," Sayid said. He and Audrey then proceeded out the door leaving Niki alone and at a loss for words.
"Maybe…maybe we should talk to her…," Nathan said, his voice still trailing off. Kate had never seen him like this. He wasn't keen or witty. He was star struck.
"Is he always like this around women?" she asked Peter.
"No, this is a first. He's usually quite the womanizer," Peter said grinning.
"Hey Nathan," Kate said poking his shoulder. He turned around quickly, a goofy smile on his face.
"Are you going to go talk to her?" she said pointing to Niki.
"No, oh no. No," Nathan said quickly. He blushed. "I think we better get going. It's already," he looked at his watch, "5 o' clock."
"I think I'm going to go home then. I'm meeting my friend Sun for dinner tonight," she said and with that she left.
"Where do you want to go then?" Peter asked.
"I don't know. Diner, maybe?" Nathan said.
"Yeah, sounds good," Peter said smiling.
Tuesday May 7, 5:00 PM
Apt #D11, 47th and 6th, NYC
"Hello?" Claire Littleton called as she entered the apartment. She put her bag on the coffee table, and headed into the hall. That's where she saw him. He was sitting in darkness on the couch, still in his pajamas and watching TV. He reached for the tissue box next to him while Claire edged into the room and turned on the light.
"Hey!" he said, turning to see who had turned on his light.
"Why are you still in your pajamas?" she asked him, putting her hands to her sides.
"What's the point of changing? I stayed home all day anyway," he said. His voice was nasally and he seemed tired.
"Jack, being sick does not give you the excuse to sit in your pajamas all day," she said. "And that doesn't mean your allowed to put your feet on the table." She said pointing to his feet. He sighed and moved them.
"What, are you my mother now?" he said sarcastically.
"No, but I'm your sister. Isn't that close enough?" she said smiling. She sat on an armchair next to him, relaxing and stretching her feet.
"Long day, huh?" Jack said sympathetically. Claire nodded.
"I mean teaching's hard enough, but teaching my own son…" she said, trailing off.
"Where is Aaron, anyway?" Jack asked, looking around for him.
"Oh, he, Molly, and Micah are at Walt's house. God bless Michael, its bad enough when they all come over here," she said looking around the apartment. It was certainly spacious. It had 1 master bed room and 2 smaller rooms, perfect for the four occupants that lived in it. But it was also messy, but that's what Claire got for living with 2 men and a 9 year old boy.
"If it helps, I think I'm getting better. I might even return to work on Friday," Jack commented, changing the subject.
"Well, the hospital needs you. You save lives!" Claire said enthusiastically. Jack laughed. Suddenly, the door opened and they heard the soft thud of foot steps.
"Hello?" the man said. He walked into the room to find Claire and Jack on the couch.
"Sawyer!" Claire said happily. Sawyer grinned.
"Nice to see you too Blondie. How you doin' Jacko?" he directed his question to Jack.
"I've been better," Jack said. Sawyer moved into the room and flopped down on the couch, straight onto the tissue box.
"Ow! Jesus!" Sawyer jumped up quickly. Claire and Jack laughed.
"It's not funny. Not you're best pranks," Sawyer said. He was amused and a little angry all at once.
"I didn't plan that. Hell, how was I supposed to know you'd sit on it?" Jack said, grinning.
"I don't know. I'm not a doctor," Sawyer teased. Jack threw a pillow at him and Sawyer retaliated by throwing it back.
"You two are children, really," Claire said with mock disapproval.
"When have we ever acted as adults?" Sawyer said cheekily. Claire sighed. She was about to reply when the phone rang.
"I'll get it," Jack said. He reached for the phone on the table and held it to his ear.
"Hello," he said. Claire and Sawyer listed in, being at their nosiest. But all Jack did was say a few "Yeah's" and "Sure's" and then he hung up.
"Who was that?" Claire asked eagerly.
"It was Nathan. He wanted to know if we were up for some diner food," Jack said.
"I'm in. I'm starved," Sawyer said rubbing his stomach.
"I can't. I have to pick up Aaron. Are you sure you can go Jack?" she asked him with concern.
"I'm feeling better. Besides, I could do with some fresh air," Jack said.
"But-" Claire tried to argue.
"No buts. He is a doctor right? He's gotta know what he's talking about," Sawyer interrupted.
Claire glared at him and said, "Fine. Go have fun. And tell Peter and Nathan that I said hi."
"How do you know Peter's going to be there? He just said Nathan," Sawyer teased.
"I have a feeling he'll be there, Sawyer," Claire said.
"Alright then. Get changed and we'll go," Sawyer said to Jack. Jack stood up and turned to face Claire.
"You want us to bring you back some food?" he asked.
"Oh, you're trying to be a good brother aren't you?" Claire said.
"So I take it that means a tuna sandwich?" Jack said.
"You know me too well," she replied, grinning.
Alright! I've introduced my favorite Losties, the wonderful Jack and Sawyer. I'd love some reviews, pretty please?
Background Info for Chapter 3:
Niki Linderman 31 – Wife of Mr. Linderman and mother of Micah.
Jack Shepard 30 - Doctor and older brother of Claire and adopted brother of Sawyer.
James "Sawyer" Ford 30 – Conman and adopted brother of Claire and Jack.
Claire Shepard 25 – Teacher and sister of Jack, adopted sister of Sawyer and mother of Aaron.
And even though he doesn't make an appearance, he is mentioned:
Aaron Shepard 9 - Son of Claire and nephew of Jack and Sawyer.