Rose awoke briefly to see Officer Lowe waving the flare. And then once again just as they rowed up to the CARPATHIA. But what was the use of day without Jack.

When they reached the CARPATHIA both Rose and Jack were asleep. The officers thought it best to leave them that way. Jack was brought to the nurses station because of the severe frozen state of his body. Rose was laid on a bench in the steerage section.

When Rose awoke she was frightened for a moment. Then she realized where she was. She sat up. Rose was freezing so she pulled her blanket up around her head. That's when she saw him, Cal walking right behind her. Looking for her no doubt. She pulled the blanket even tighter around her and watched him search unsuccessfully for her. Finally he gave up and walked back to his section of the ship. There was the most horrible pain all over Roses body now. She knew exactly where it was coming from. Jack. The one person in her life who could really see her, was gone. And the pain of that crippled her.

Jack's eyes slowly opened. His blurred view could barley make out the shapes in the room. Gradually his vision cleared."Rose" he said struggling."Rose,Rose" Jack was speaking barely above a whisper.

"Is there something the matter son?" A women in her mid 30's stood above Jack's cot.

"Rose" he said again.

"Not quite dear, I'm Mary" she assumed Rose was someone he had lost.

Jack finally realized what was happening. The women talking to him was a nurse.

Jack sat up. "Is Rose okay?"

Mary looked sadly at Jack."I'm sorry son but I'm afraid I can't help you with that question. They brought you in here alone." She stopped and thought for a moment."You'll have to go look for her. But first you need your strength. Here." She handed Jack a cup of soup she had just brought in for him.

"Thank you." Jack took the soup even though he would rather go find Rose, but he knew Mary was right about him needing strength. He was already feeling light headed.

"I'm sorry to leave you so soon, but I have many people to see." Mary smiled."I have a feeling you'll be gone when I come back."

Jack nodded and replied "most likely"

"Well I hope you find your Rose." Mary left the room and closed the door behind her. That left Jack alone with his thoughts.