Against her judgment, she becomes romantically involved with him, just as the other survivors mysteriously start to disappear.
Claire is new to practicing her psychology, but she largely operates under correct professional ethics.
Then I find my way back to the truth.
Realizing she would never see him again, she chooses to remain awake with him.
Eric also arrives, and as Claire takes him and Shannon to her apartment, he tells Claire that he recalls an engine blowing up.
Claire then visits Eric, rides on his motorcycle, sails on his boat, swims with him, and finally sleeps with him.