Hey guys i hope you enjoy this, Philadelphia i hope you like what i did this chapter, i thought they it was a little too soon for them to be meeting face to face yet. Thanks again for you reviews and here's the next chapter, the next one should be up soon too, if you want it R&R please :D x
Chapter 9.
After Jack had walked Aaron back to Kate's car and put him in his car seat, and promised that he'd see him soon, he was left to say bye to Kate. It was the least awkward moment so far since they broke up, both smiling slightly at Aaron still waving and saying bye daddy Jack. Kate tells Jack to come round when ever he has time. Jack nods and watches as Kate get in the car and drive off.
It was 8.30 at night Jack was working overtime, he laughed at the thought that working past eight was overtime now. He was just filling in some paper work and was nearly finished when; the phone went off and stopped him from his work.
Jack: "Hello. Dr Shepard speaking." He spoke formally.
Kate: "Hey- its Kate- I tried both your cell and home phone but I couldn't get through, figured you was still at the hospital."
Jack: "Why, what's wrong, is Aaron okay?" He asked quickly. Kate chuckled slightly.
Kate: "Aaron's fine Jack. He, err, he actually- he wants you to say goodnight. I told him you couldn't come round right now, so – phoning you was last resort, he's fighting his sleep. So- err, could you…"
Jack: "Err, sure. Put him on."
Kate went of the phone; the next Jack heard was a long yawn, then a small voice.
Aaron: "Hi daddy, say night night." He says through yawns again, Jack chuckles slightly he must be really tiered.
Jack: "Night night Aaron. Go to sleep now okay buddy."
Aaron yawns some more.
Aaron: "Okay daddy, love you."
Jack: "Love you too Aaron. Now go to sleep."
The line went silent, it was not until he heard Kate sigh and say, hey that he realized the phone had not gone dead.
Kate: "Hey- I'm sorry if I interrupted you from your work- he- I… I'll let you get back now- Thanks Jack."
Jack: "It's fine honestly; I could've finished this work over an hour ago."
Kate: "Well- err, I…God I don't know what to say Jack, what can I say- I don't- I don't know what…"
Jack: "You say whatever you want Kate, you can curse me, you can- you can say anything- I don't deserve anything. You letting me see you- Aaron, after all…
Kate: "We all deserve a second chance Jack, you told me that."
Jack: "I never wanted to hurt you Kate- I know I did, but I- I think I needed to reach my highest point, so that when I reached my lowest, I knew there was something worth reaching for, I had to face my demons and let go of the island, or risk loosing you forever."
Kate: "Yet you still lost me Jack." Tears forming in her throat.
A tear falls down Jack's cheek he knew that. He lost her the day he walked out.
Jack: "… I should get going- if I want to get home tonight…" He says trying to hold back more tears.
Kate: " Jack, I- I didn't…"
Jack: "It's fine Kate, I know, I- I'll call you tomorrow, speak to Aaron."
Kate: "Jack, let me…"
Jack: "I… Bye."
Kate: "God damn it Jack. Let me speak!"
She waited, when she did not hear the noise indicating the line had gone dead, she continued.
Kate: "I never said you lost me forever, I… I'm still waiting to be found Jack."
She had took the first big step, it was up to Jack now if he wanted to work things out.
Silence took over the phone again; Kate asked if Jack was still there.
Jack: "Yeah, yeah I'm here Kate- I… do you- do you want to be found."
Kate smiles through her tears.
Kate: "Only if it's by you."
She hears Jack chuckle slightly, she laughs a little too. Finally, it looked as though things were turning a corner.
Jack: "You know I was never good at that tracking thing. Maybe- you could, meet me half way."
Kate figured this was Jack's way of saying to take things slow.
Kate: "I can do that. We can go at your pace Jack."
Jack smiles, although she could not see it, she knew him better than anyone.
Jack: "Okay. I'll- I'll phone you tomorrow then."
Kate: "I'm here all day." Jack chuckles again.
Jack: "Good to know. I- bye Kate.
Kate: "Bye Jack."
They both put the phone down, smiling, happy that they may finally be reunited. Things were starting to look good again.
So they finally had a real conversation. I hope it was okay, and not to I dunno- soon. ?? They won't be jumping in each others arms as soon as they see each other again, as they said they are gonna try and takes things slow, but how slow can they take things, when they've already waited so long to be with each other. Let me know what you think your opinions always welcome :) Lauren x