Okay…my story's on page 8 so I think it's time that I bless you all with an update! And some bad news as well…

As you guys might have picked up on, I have an EXTREMELY busy schedule. I have Model UN (2 countries! 1 I haven't started, and a speech for the other for next week!), A HUGE final project for my college class, loads of history homework, AND I'm going to be out of town for Model UN Dec 7-9…AND another model UN is the next week (Dec 14-15). So, I think it's safe to say that I will NOT be updating till at least Dec. 16th, if not later. I'm very sorry, but as you can see, my schedules a little insane. I'm just taking a little break from homework to update all of my stories now since it'll be 2 weeks before I update again. But, as I come up with ideas, I'll jot them down so I can get a chapter up ASAP for you guys! By the way, I've totally caught up now, so I might be adding stuff from previous episodes as well…

Kate walked up to Claire and smiled as she tried to rock baby Aaron to sleep.

"Please…just go to sleep for mommy…" she whispered and Kate laughed slightly.
"Won't sleep for you?" She asked, walking into her tent.

"He was sleeping…"

"Want me to try? I don't bite…I promise." Kate said, holding out her hands to the baby. Claire smiled warmly. "Okay…" she said, handing the baby to Kate, who kissed his forehead. She saw Jack walk by and she smiled at him, waving with her free hand.
"Do you need some time to yourself Claire?" Kate asked as Jack came up behind her and put his arm around her waist.

"That would be nice…" she said.

"Go. Jack and I will baby sit…just go take a walk for an hour or so."
"You sure?"
"Absolutely! Go!" Kate said and Claire smiled.

"Thank you." She said, kissing Aaron's forehead and walking out onto the beach, joining Charlie. She took his hand and they walked into the jungle.

"They go well together." Kate said and Jack nodded.
"Yeah they do. So do we." He said and Kate smiled.

"Do you want to go sit on the beach?" he asked and Kate nodded. They sat on the warm sand. Jack put his backpack beside him and stretched his legs out in front of him. Kate rested Aaron's head on her shoulder and kissed the top of his head once again.
"You'll make a great mom someday." Jack said, looking at Kate and she grinned.
"You think so?"
"I know so." he said, smiling.

"Did you and Sarah have any kids Jack?"
"No. She was pregnant but had a miscarriage after 3 months."
"Oh. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked."
"No it's okay. Don't be. It's probably better that we didn't….you know?"
"Yeah….I thought I was pregnant, but no." she said, shaking her head. "I was married, Jack." She blurted out.

"Why didn't you tell me?" he asked.

"It was all based on a lie. I don't like to relive that part of my life."
"Did you love him?"
"Yes."

Jack nodded his head slowly. "Do you still?"
"No. Jack…our pasts doesn't matter. All that matters is who we are now. And let me tell you…I've fallen in love with the man that you are Jack Shephard."

"I love you too Kate." He leaned in and kissed her and she grinned.

"If we weren't on the island, would you marry me?" he asked.
"Are you proposing?" Kate asked and he shook his head.
"Not yet. Just asking."

"Yes I would."

Jack nodded. "Cause if we weren't on this island…I know I'd marry you in a heartbeat."

"Me too Jack." She looked down at Aaron.

"He's actually asleep. He went to sleep for me…" she laughed and Jack smiled.

"Do you want to hold him?"
"Do you think that would be such a good idea? You JUST got him to sleep!"
"You know you want to hold him…" Kate started and Jack smiled.
"I've never been great with kids…"
"Well if you're going to marry me someday Jack Shephard, you need to be good with kids. Cause I want them." Kate said, handing Aaron to Jack, who wrapped his hand protectively around the infant's back. He instinctively kissed the top of his head and Kate smiled.
"I'd say that you're father material…" she smirked.

"How many kids do you want Kate?" Jack asked.
"Ten." Kate said.
"I hope you're joking."
"Yes. I'm joking." Kate laughed. "Seriously?"
"Yeah. Seriously."
"I've always thought three or four."
"Four's a good number." Jack said.
"Four it is." Kate agreed and smiled.

"I better go get ready for tonight." Jack said and smiled, getting up.

"Oh yes. Dinner and a movie." Kate laughed.
"Technically, we COULD watch a movie in the hatch."
"Just spending time with you is enough for me." Kate said. Jack handed the baby to her and kissed Kate's cheek. "I'll be by your tent in about an hour. Okay?"
"Okay." Kate whispered.
"I love you!" she yelled after him and Jack turned around and laughed.
"Love you too!" he yelled back, running off.

"How's Romeo?" A voice asked, sitting by Kate.

"What do you want Sawyer?" she asked, irritated.
"You and Jack-o stuck playing house?" he asked, gesturing to the baby.

"We're babysitting for Claire." She paused for a moment. "Really…what do you want?"
"I'm sorry for yesterday."

"You're apologizing? That's unheard of…" Kate said sarcastically and he laughed.

"Well…Ana Lulu thinks I should be a little nicer. Although she's not exactly Mother Theresa either."
"Mother Theresa?" Kate asked, amused.
"Yeah you know…she was…nice…" Sawyer said and Kate rolled her eyes.
"Admit it. You love her and you're trying to convince her that you're not the jerk everyone says you are."

"I'm just trying to apologize for causing Romeo and Juliet to need counseling." He held up his hands, defending himself.

"We don't need counseling! I don't know what gave you that idea! We're just great, thanks…" Kate said, rolling her eyes.
"You're forgiven. Now get out of here. I have to go get ready for a date."
"With who?" Sawyer asked dumbly.
"My extremely hunky boyfriend." She grinned.
"Me? I'm flattered Freckles, but won't Doc be jealous?"

Kate rolled her eyes. "I'll see you later Sawyer." She said, getting up and walking back to Claire's tent with Aaron. She put him in his crib, then began to search through Claire's clothes for something to wear.

"What are you doing?" Claire asked.

"I'm sorry!" Kate said, turning around and looking at Claire who laughed.
"What do you need?"
"I want a nice top for tonight."
"What's tonight?"
"I have a date!"
"Jack's so sweet…you got lucky Kate."
"Thanks."
"Don't let him go."
"Never." Kate said, shaking her head.
"Now…let's get you something to wear…" Claire said, rummaging through her belongings.

I hate to end it here, but I have to! I'm soooo sorry! Next chapter will be the date! When it'll be up, I don't really know. Like I said, probably after the 16th…but who knows…maybe I'll have some time to write…

REVIEW! Goodbye for now!

Hugs, Renee.