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For?

Much of anything these days. She really pisses me off, sometimes.

I'm not sure any of us are cut out for most of this.

How does she piss you off?

Oh, trust me, the livin' in the wild thing ain't a problem. I ain't afraid of the dark and I shot a polar bear. I think I got that part down. *grin* It's dealin' with people that drives me crazy.

She's just... it's... well you've seen how she is. She's... Kate. It's a natural reaction to the things she does, I think.

Well maybe you should kill us all and live here on your own, James.

She is Kate and you are you. What are you going to do about it?

*grins* Don't think the thought ain't crossed my mind. You're a bunch of irritating people sometimes, you know that?

There ain't nothin' TO do about it. She's gone back to try and run off with Dr. DoRight, I'm sure. Watch your ass. She's gonna be gunnin' for you big time, I'd imagine.

Is she? I thank you for your concern, but I can take care of myself. Unless you doubt that?

Well, I can't say for certain, but I'd bet the house on it.

And I don't doubt you can take care of yourself. I'm just sayin don't underestimate her.

I wouldn't dare underestimate Kate. I remember every word I've read about her.

Maybe you're the one underestimating her?

*raises an eyebrow* How the hell's that, exactly?

You're doubting her.

I'm d... like hell I am. I have NO doubt she'll go cryin' ta Jack about what an asshole I am. Ain't like it hasn't happened before.

Maybe so, but you're still doubting the way she feels about you.

Well maybe if she hadn't knocked my ass six ways ta Sunday, I wouldn't.

*locked*

You want the God's honest truth? I know how she feels about me. I also know how she feels about Jack. What I ain't sure about is which one of us matters most. She needs his approval. I understand it, but it don't make me like it any more.

locked.

You have to let Kate figure Kate out before you ever will. I realize that's not a pleasant thought, but it's all I can offer you. And you need to make sure she knows you're there.

...

You know, I was about to ask you why you even gave a damn, but I know. Smart girl. You'd make an pretty good little con artist, Jules, I gotta say.

How's you and your Romeo doin' out there in the wild?

Not everyone lives their life by ulterior motives.

Yeah, well Jungle Jane, you ain't everyone, that's for damn sure.

And you didn't answer my question.

No, I'm not.

And I'm not sure I understand the question, either.

Right.

I don't think any of us are.

Hey, mamacita. You been doin' okay?

How'd you think I'm doing?

I know. It'll get better, kiddo.

Better? Tell me Sawyer how is it going to get better? Can you turn back the clocks and change what's happened?

No, can't say that I can. You got a lotta people here who care about ya, Claire. I know I ain't the nicest person in the world ta be around, especially lately, but you know... my door's open if ya need it. And I'm sure Hugo won't mind.

It's just so hard, I keep thinking I'm going to turn around and he'll be there holding Aaron or sitting there watching me. I can't believe he's gone Sawyer.

I know, sweetheart. Much as he got on my last nerve sometimes, it's hard not havin' him around.

You know he loved you. And he was crazy about Aaron. There ain't nothin' that is gonna take that away from you. Either of you.

I know. I do.

How's Hurley doing?

Hu... you sure you don't wanna live-in babysitter, Claire? Hugo is killin' me. You ain't ever heard something like his snorin' in your life. Gives that crazy jungle monster a run for it's money.

He's alright.

You want to move in with me? *frowns just a little before laughing* He means well Sawyer, besides it's a lot to get used to being back in beds.

That's good to know

I meant Hugo. *smirks* And I know, I know. I ain't used to it myself, but then again, I didn't mind roughin' it so much. Used ta go campin' with my daddy back when I was just a little squirt.

It seems funny, homes, beds, cups, part of me almost misses the beach.

Well, not me, sister. I'm a pretty big fan of bein' about to brew a cup of coffee in the ~~afternoon~~ mornin' when I wake up.

Oh no, I'm not saying it like it's a bad thing it's just, well, we lived on that beach for so long.

Kinda started to feel like home, huh?

As much of a home as it could be.

Well, yeah, what with all the monsters and polar bears and crazy people runnin' around.

Though, I'm startin' ta get more than a little ticked off at ol' Faithful. It'd be nice to know exactly what the hell's goin' on.

What John? Yeah. Something really isn't right there.

You think so, too huh?

Well he's just, I don't know, talking about seeing older Walt.

Well, I've seen some crazy stuff on this island, so maybe seein' things ain't surprisin' ta me, but I mean... what the hell's he doin' with Ben? And that guy, Miles?

Oh you mean now everything's changed?

I don't know, I tried to get him to let me talk to Miles, have someone softer talk to them and he said no.

I guess it has. One minute I'm playin' horseshoes with Hugo and the next thing I know, I see Ben walkin' around like he ain't done a damn thing wrong. Hell, he's tried ta kill me half a dozen times and...

Wait. Why'd you wanna talk ta Miles?

To find things out.

C'mon Sawyer, there's more to all this than we know. We know they are here because of Ben but who are they, if that's not Penny's boat don't you want to know who's boat it is?

Jesus, you sound like Kate.

*sigh* And yes. I do wanna know. But he ain't exactly prone to givin' out answers. ~~And I promised Juliet I would look out for you. So PLEASE do not tell me you wanna put yourself in danger, because that means I'm gonna have to be an asshole.~~

I'm nothing like Kate. But you've got to look at it, I'm not the one who has killed anyone or threatened any of them. I've probably got a better chance than any of them.

I didn't say you WERE like her. I said you sounded like her. And I meant it as a compliment.

AND ya proved my point. 'Cause no matter how crazy of an idea that is, it's a good one that I'm pretty sure I agree with... reluctantly.

You sure she ain't rubbin' off on ya? *grin*