A few days later Kate and Desmond found themselves by the falls enjoying their afternoon together. Much to everyone's disgust Juliet had come to their camp and was welcomed with open arms by Jack. The others supposedly just packed up and left…taking Locke with them. Much confusion was going around the beach, and Kate couldn't believe how stupid Jack was being. Everyone was still shaken by the recent events of what had happened and seemed on edge the last couple of days.

Kate meanwhile stayed close with Desmond while in the back of her mind knew something was wrong. The day before Desmond had gone into the jungle with a couple of the men and returned with news that Eko was dead. He took Kate aside telling her not to create panic, but it seemed as though the island that killed him. Having heard and seen stranger things Kate took his advice and didn't say a word. That same day Desmond had ran out onto the beach and dove into the water. There he saved Claire from drowning, when Hugo and Charlie asked how he knew Desmond simply said he had heard her calling for help.

But Kate was on the beach…and she hadn't heard anything.

That same night Locke left them, and it was the same night Desmond returned to their tent drunk and crying. Both Charlie and Hugo looked embarrassed as they helped lay him down.

"Dude he's had way too much to drink…"

"Yeah sorry Kate, he just seems upset…"

Before Kate could say anything they quickly left, leaving her with Desmond in the dim light of one of the lanterns she had. Crying he turned away from her shaking his head, telling her he was sorry. Kate then placed her hands on him and asked him what was wrong. There he turned over and looked up at her with pain filled eyes. He told her he couldn't help it…that ever since he stepped foot on this bloody island everything had gone wrong. About how he finally saw how stupid he had been and how indeed he had landed up here and how no matter what he did…he still made the same awful mistakes. Wiping away his tears he looked at her before clearing his throat.

There he told her that maybe…just maybe the reason why he did indeed repeat the same mistakes in his past was because it was fate that brought him here. Maybe…it was a reason why he came here and met her. Kate shook her head telling him it wasn't true, that he was upset and needed some sleep. That's when he took her arm and looked scared.

Softly he told her that since he had turned the key down in the hatch…things had been different.

He explained the flashes and visions, how painful they had become and what he saw before he woke up in the jungle. There he took her hand, tears still spilling down his cheeks. Looking at her he explained he had a vision the night they first slept together on the beach. The vision had her standing in the surf with blood running down her legs. Shutting his eyes he rubbed his temples and laid back telling her that he knew something was going to happen to the baby…but just didn't want to believe it. Looking at her his voice was broken and unsteady.

"I killed our baby Kate…it's my fault."

That's when Kate slapped him.

Desmond looked stunned before Kate sat back, her face set to stone.

"What happened to the baby was an accident, while it was happening those were the words that you said yourself…don't you dare blame yourself."

Desmond said nothing as he stared up at her. Taking a deep breath Kate finished.

"I know you still love that woman Penny…and I know you curse the day you came here. But don't give me any bullshit about fate, spare me at least."

Kate attempted to stand and leave, hot stinging tears burning in her eyes. Instead Desmond gripped her arm tightly and brought her back to him. Running his fingertips over her face he wiped away her own tears before leaning in close.

"Penny has moved on…she's part of my past. I don't know how much more I can tell you this Kate…but I hate this island and I hated every minute I've spent on it expect…for when I finally met you."

Kate began to cry harder as Desmond brought her in close. Hugging her he explained he was just scared from the flashes. Holding him, Kate rested her chin on his shoulder and breathed deeply.

There she told him that she loved him. When he lifted his head to look at her she cupped the sides of his face and brought him in for a kiss. Shutting her eyes she tried her hardest to just forget about everything and become lost in him. His kiss began getting rougher as his hands began lifting up her shirt. Breaking away for a second both gasped for air. Looking at each other Kate smiled at him and brought her thumb to his lips and softly rubbed them.

"You have nothing to be scared of Desmond…"

"Expect loosing you."

"You're not going to lose me Desmond, not ever."

Smiling finally he began kissing her again.

Today though they found themselves alone in the jungle. Both had woken up early when Desmond said something about going hunting. Dressing, Kate asked if she could come along. Grinning down at her as he grabbed his gun he told her the company would be lovely. For the first hour or so they finally walked through the jungle together. Kate's worries were now faded but she saw how careful Desmond was being. Kate suspected it was because of what happened to Eko. Finally they reached the falls and decided to take a little rest.

Sitting on one of the rocks, Kate had taken off her tank top and now sunbathed. Over the falls there was a clearing and beautiful rich warm sunshine washed over her. Laying there with her shirt crumpled underneath her head as a pillow, she relaxed as Desmond walked close by still looking for wild boars.

Finally Kate heard footsteps and opened her eyes. For a second the sun blinded her, lifting her hand to shield the blaze she saw Desmond standing there with his rifle by his side.

He was smiling.

Kate smiled up at him.

"Enjoying the view?"

Desmond looked down at her still smiling.

"Oh yes…"

Sitting down beside her, Kate sat up and playfully punched Desmond in the arm. Laughing he set his things aside and looked her up and down, bare chested and all ready showing color from the sun. Desmond stared ahead at the falls before sitting back with her.

"Beautiful…"

"Yeah, it sure is…"

That's when Desmond began unbuttoning the rest of his shirt and throwing it aside. Kate watched him as he kicked off his boots and began working on his belt. Smiling, he felt somewhat amused.

"Going someplace mister?"

Desmond then undid his pants before standing up, Kate shifted the sun again by her hand and looked up at him trying not to laugh.

"I guess I'm enjoying the view as well…"

Desmond grinned before diving into the crystal clear water. With a splash he surfaced and slicked his hair back.

"Come on in! It's wonderful!"

Smiling Kate began undoing her pants before standing up herself. Putting her hands on her hips she watched him swim.

"How do I know there isn't piranhas in there?"

"Come on sister, don't ya like to live on the edge?"

Desmond said trying not to laugh as he swan backwards. Licking her lips Kate did see the temptation and within seconds dove in herself. The cool crisp water felt amazing against her skin. Swimming over to him she felt their bodies touch underwater. Laughing and feeling as though she was just a kid she swan closer and helped brush back his dripping wet bangs from his face. There she leaned in and began kissing him.

"Well, well, well…if it ain't freckles and buttons swimming in the local love nest pool."

Right away Kate and Desmond looked over and saw Sawyer drinking a beer and watching them from the rocks. Right away Kate felt Desmond's arm underneath the water cover her breasts. Kate seemed embarrassed as if they were caught doing something wrong. She didn't like the way he was looking at her.

"What are you doing here?"

Kate hissed at him. Right away Sawyer held up his hands in defense.

"Whoa…don't need to get testy…just taking a stroll and couldn't help but see the little show you two were putting on."

Sawyer have a cocky grin that made Kate sick. She felt dirty knowing she had fallen underneath his charm once. That's when Desmond looked at Sawyer and swan slightly in front of her.

"You mind taking off then brother…I don't think Kate likes being on display."

Sawyer mumbles something before rolling his eyes and standing. Tossing his empty beer can into the water he began to walk away.

"Like I haven't seen it before…"

He mumbled before disappearing back into the jungle. Kate could see Desmond was furious.

"That bastard…"

Kate quickly touched his shoulders and swan against him, wrapping her legs around him before resting her head on his back.

"Don't pay any attention to him…"

"And why's that?"

Kate began running one of her hands through his wet, yet beautiful long hair.

"Because he's jealous…"

"Of what?"

"Of me being in love…"

Softly she began kissing up his back and in-between his two shoulder blades. Finally relaxing she heard Desmond laugh before swimming. Riding his back she held onto him tight as he dove underwater. Turning around while still being under she looked at him and smiled.

Both kissed as bubbles floated to the top.

Once they dried off and dressed they returned to the beach. Everyone was getting ready for lunch by then.

Walking hand and hand, Kate couldn't help but notice Juliet and Jack talking beside Claire's tent. Looking over she saw Kate was fast asleep while Charlie rocked the baby with worried eyes.

"What do you think is going on?"

"Don't know…looks like Claire is sick…"

Walking over to Charlie, they asked what was wrong.

He explained that Claire hadn't been feeling well and how Juliet said something about helping her. Both Desmond and Kate exchanged looks before walking back to their own tent.

"You think something might be wrong?"

Kate softly asked.

Desmond casted eyes back at Juliet before walking forward, his hand still holding hers.

"I don't know love…maybe…"

Jack meanwhile watched them.

Once they reached their tent Kate changed shirts as Desmond tried brushing back his hair with his hands. Kate giggled watching him before sitting down beside him. The two were completely alone in their tent.

Slightly yawning underneath her hand, Kate tried searching for another shirt when Desmond's arms wrapped around her waist.

"Let's lay down for a bit love…I'm tried."

Kate couldn't agree anymore. Laying down on the blankets both settled down before Desmond began kissing the back of her neck. Laying there Kate felt worried for Claire and hoped Juliet wouldn't do anything harmful to her.

"I love you Desmond…"

"I love you Kate…"

Desmond said before kissing up her arm and finally resting himself against her. Feeling his beard against her skin Kate smiled and shut her eyes.

The two slept for the rest of the afternoon.

Once Jack stopped by, wanting to see if Kate was around to tell her what was going on. Pulling back the tarp he found Desmond and her fast asleep together. Looking at them Jack sighed before walking away.