Illusions of the island *A LOST fanfic*

Chapter 25: A little piece of home

"This is for you Jules."

Looking up, Juliet gingerly took the photo from David and glanced at it.

"Is this my sister and Julian? Oh my god. He's beautiful."

David took her hand and squeezed it.

"That's not all Jules. I have something else for you. Someone you haven't seen in a few years."

Procuring a small photo in his left hand, David placed it into her hands. Juliet stared at the photo, and staring back at her were a set of sparkling blue eyes and a tangled mess of blonde curls. Feeling herself lose her balance for just a moment, Juliet felt the weight of David's hands at her elbows, steadying her.

"Whoa. Here. Let's sit down."

David led her over to a stool and helped her sit down.

"I'm sorry David. It's just been a really long time since I've seen Hayley. My baby is growing up."

Clutching the photo closer to her, Juliet fingered it with a delicate touch.

"You know, Rachel has been asking me if I had your phone number, so she could call. I told her I didn't know it. Of course, why would I? I had no idea where you were or even how to contact you."

Juliet kept fingering the picture of her miniature mirror and gave a watery smile.

"She's getting so big. Does she know anything about me?"

David nodded his head and sat down next to her on another stool.

"Rachel tells her stories about you all the time. You should see her dance. She's beautiful."

Juliet dried her tears and put her lips to the picture and kissed it.

"Baby, your beautiful. I just wish I could be there to watch you grow up."

Grabbing for a tissue, Juliet wiped her eyes and then threw it in the garbage. Walking over to the sink, Juliet turned the tap on. Putting her head down, she let the steam from the hot water hit her face. David placed a hand on her shoulder and looked concerned again.

"Maybe you should sit down again. Clearly this is affecting you."

Shaking her head no, Juliet planted her feet where she was and kept her head in the steam and breathed it in.

"No it's not about Hayley. I'm actually feeling kind of dizzy."

Juliet could feel David's larger hand on her left shoulder.

"Here, sit down. You have been working non-stop lately Juliet. You need rest. Doesn't Ben realize that?"

Turning her gaze to David, Juliet felt her shoulders slump.

"Will you help me come up with a plan to get out of here David?"

David hadn't been on the island long, but he was starting to get the feeling that this place had some strange effect on Juliet.

To Be Continued...