Author's Notes: As the saying goes: "All good things must come to an end", and this is the finale chapter of "Getting Hitched". There will be no more after this. All though don't worry, I'll continue on writing LOST fics because LOST rocks. Plus, I want to work on other fic ideas that I have running through my mind. Curse those plot bunnies! Ahem Anyway: thanks for all the reviews. You guys so rule! bows to you Now, ladies and gentle hobbits (had to do it one more time) enjoy.
Chapter Ten: Turniphead No More:
"Charlie, can I speak to you about something?" Claire asked as the two danced. Charlie nodded. Claire pulled away from him, and walked a few feet away from everyone else.
"What is it love?"
"I've been thinking about the baby-"
"Is Turniphead okay?" Charlie asked.
"Yes, he's fine." assured Claire, turning her head over to Michael.
During the celebration, Michael agreed to take care of her son. He was playing with him, along with Walt. Claire smiled at them. Then she turned back to her husband. She smiled even more at the thought of that. Charlie being her husband officially was still slowly sinking in.
"Anyway, I'm really sick of all you calling him Turniphead." Claire stated.
"I'm sorry, it's just that you haven't named him yet."
"I know, I know." replied Claire with a sigh. "That's my fault. I was just scared because you knew I didn't want him at first, but now that I look at him... I just... I just... fell in love with him, and I can't give him up." Claire went on. "That's why, I've decided on a name."
"Really?" he asked. "That's awsome. What's his name?"
"If you wouldn't mind, I would like to share this with everyone."
"Not at all." Charlie said. "C'mon!"
Charlie and Claire headed towards Michael and Walt. "Thanks so much for watching him." Claire replied.
"Hey, no problem." Michael replied. "I think he likes me a little bit."
"Just not as much as Sawyer." stated Walt.
"True, but at least he was quiet through out the wedding." Michael pointed out.
"You guys did great." Claire assured them. "Do you mind if we steal him back for a minute?"
"Be my guest." said Michael.
Claire went to reach for her son, but Charlie beat her to it. He picked her son up and held him. "Hey there little man, I'm your dad now." Claire's little boy smiled up at him.
"And he finally gets a name." Claire said.
"Cool. What are you gonna name him?" asked Walt.
"I'm going to need the other's attention first." Claire replied.
"I'll handle that." declaired Walt. "HEY EVERYBODY! CLAIRE'S ABOUT TO NAME HER BABY!"
Everyone stopped dead in their tracks. They then gathered around her. Claire smiled at them. They had all been waiting for this moment for a long time.
"It took me awhile, but I finally came up with a name for him. I have decided to name after two wonderful people." Claire replied. "His name will be Charlie Boone Jr."
Claire eyed Shannon as she mentioned her brother's names. Shannon smiled and Claire noticed a few tears drop from her eyes. "Thank you..."
Shannon's voice was barely above a whisper but Claire could hear her perfectly. She whispered back: "Your welcome..."
"You're naming him after me?" Charlie asked.
Claire turned back to him. "As long as you don't mind."
"No." Charlie answered. He smiled and kissed her lightly on the forehead. Once he parted, he looked down at little Charlie. He didn't mind his new name at all. Charlie had always considered him his son from the start. He was proud to be this little guy's father.
"I can't wait till this little guy gets older. I can teach him to sing, and to play..."
Claire laughed. "We have a little ways to go on that."
Their friends laughed as well. After Claire made her annoucement, it was time to play Pass The Baby. Everyone wanted a turn. It wasn't long before he was back into his mother's arms.
Locke too had gathered with the other islander. He looked at his friends before him. There he saw, Claire, the mother, Charlie, the father, and Charlie Boone Jr., the son. He smiled. The Pace family was now complete.
...END...
Author's Notes: (continued): Yes, the baby is finally named! I was sick and tired of her son not having a name so I took matters into my own hands. I thought the whole Charlie Boone Jr thing was a good idea. Hope you guys did as well. And I hope you enjoyed the fic too!
Challenge: I would love for someone to write a honeymoon fic for this story, that way it would be considered a trilogy. I'm terrible when it comes to writing M rated stories. If anyone would like to take this challenge I would like the fic to full of fluffiness and tender love and care. None of that kinky stuff in you please. Whomever wants to write this let me know, and email me the story. I will give you credit and all that jazz! Thank you again.