Yes, this is a dream sequence. I based Jack's outfit off of his "Havana Jack" look from Season 1. One of my favorites. :)
Chapter 2: Is this Heaven?
I was woken up by a ray of sunlight shining on me. It was warm and brighter than usual. I struggled to open my eyes. Where am I? Am I dead and this is heaven? The fact that my body didn't hurt anymore convinced me I had died. I was only 25 years old. I thought of my family, my parents, my brother, my friends, Jack. Jack. He was the love of my life and I left him. He begged me to get out of the building. He clearly was more concerned with my safety then recovering the book. And I ignored him. And now I'll never see him again. I looked up at the bright blue sky and I started to cry. I sat up and buried my face in my hands and sobbed. I couldn't believe I was so stupid and foolish to take a risk with my life like that.
Suddenly, a hand touched my shoulder, "Brooke, honey, why are you crying?"
I turned around, wiped the tears off my face and looked up. "Jack!" He was the most beautiful thing I'd ever laid eyes on. He was wearing a khaki suit jacket and pants over a light blue dress shirt. His silver hair shone in the sun and his brown eyes glistened at the sight of me along with his smile that always melted my heart. I didn't think I'd ever see him again and here he was.
"Oh my god, is it really you?" I jumped up and hugged his waist tight. I felt his arms wrap around me and it was quite possibly the greatest feeling in the world. I sobbed again, apologizing profusely, "I'm sorry, Jack. I'm so sorry I didn't listen. Please please don't be mad at me. I love you, I'll always love you."
"Shhh, it's okay" he whispered and stroked my hair. Finally, I pulled away.
"Oh no, if I'm dead and you're here, then that means.." I couldn't even get the words out. I froze.
"It's a dream, sweetheart. You're not dead, and neither am I, don't worry."
He pulled me into a hug, "I'm not mad. Everything's going to be okay, I promise"
He started to sit down and pulled me with him. It was then I realized where I was. We were on a gorgeous beach, just the two of us. I linked my arm under his and rested my head on his shoulder.
We sat there quietly listening to the sound of the ocean for what felt like hours. Finally, Jack stood up.
"You're leaving?" I asked him.
He held his hand out, "Walk with me".
I took his hand and we walked along the beach.
We arrived at a spot with a huge blanket, picnic basket and a set up for a bonfire.
"What's this?"
Jack walked ahead of me and went and sat down on the blanket next to the picnic basket.
"It's a picnic on the beach. Look, we even have a fire and can watch the sunset." He patted the blanket for me to join him. I sat down next to him and he opened the picnic basket that was filled with sandwiches, fruit and a bottle of wine with two glasses.
We ate and watched the sunset by the fire. I laid down on my back, looking up at the stars, and said, "If this is a dream, I don't want to wake up yet."
Jack leaned over and touched the side of my face, "Then don't" He stroked my hair and kissed me softly on the lips and held there waiting for me to kiss him back. I did and wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him on top of me. We made love right there on the beach, under the stars and the moonlight and it was so beautiful.
Afterward, he hovered above me and smiled. I saw a tear in his eye as he said quietly, "Please don't leave me, Brooke. Come back, baby. I love you."