Disclaimer: I do not own Passions, I do not write for Passions….although sometimes I think I should. Tee hee…we all love Passions but ya gotta admit it can get pretty irritating.

Authors note: This is my first Passions fic. I started it back after the scene with Miguel and Kay in the hospital…when he told her it was all a horrible mistake...blah blah all that…before I knew Kay was really gonna be pregnant on the show…freakish, huh?..*laughs* No…just predictable. With my story…forget what you think you know…and go with my flow. I hope you like it…if you don't…oh well. If you do, drop me a line and let me know so I can be motivated to write more…Be Cool, Be Real and Behave Baby…this is Justy…and I'm out…

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"I remember you, do you remember me too? Born on the fourth of July, the smell of roses made her cry. Though you're going far from home, rest assured you're not alone. Cause I would give everything that I own, I'd give you my heart and this skin and these bones. The sun the moon the Earth the sky, I've never even stopped to wonder why. I would do anything and I would give everything to be your everything." Stereofuse - Everything
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"Asia! Asia, honey come back over here so mommy can see you!" Kay Bennett smiled to herself she watched her two year old daughter run through the leaves of the playground.

Coming home to Harmony hadn't exactly been on the top of her list of favorite things to do but Jessica was getting married. What kind of sister would she be if she skipped out on that? Besides, mom and dad had been begging her for quiet sometime now to see her and their granddaughter.

Her close family had been the only people Kay had told about her pregnancy when she left Harmony. Even though they begged her to stay, Kay wanted to start a new. After telling Miguel the truth about all the things she'd done, she doubted anyone in Harmony wanted anything to do with her anyway. She had started a new life in LA, just her and her daughter.

Her daughter. She smiled at the thought. She never knew one could love so much until Asia came along. Asia showed her the true meaning of love.

"Kay?" Simone Russell's rich voice brought her from her reverie.

"Simone." Kay smiled as she stood from the wooded bench and enveloped her long lost friend.

"How are you?" Simone returned her hug.

Kay brushed her hands over the fabric of her jeans as she sat back on the bench. "I've been good. You?" She nodded letting her eyes wonder back to her daughter who was busy playing with leaves and rocks.

"I've been really good. I'm so happy to see you again. It's been a while." Simone took a seat next to Kay on the bench, letting her purse slid to the ground beside her.

"It's good to see you again too, Simone." Her eyes never leaving Asia. Suddenly, Kay leapt to her feet, running over to her daughter. "Asia, sweetie, no, no, no." She rushed as she pulled the rocks from her hand. Lifting Asia from the ground she settled her on her hip. "Baby, we do not eat rocks." She chuckled as she made her way back to the bench.

Asia pointed over her mothers' shoulder. "Wok!" She exclaimed as she wriggled in her mothers' arms.

Kay sat her on the ground then pulled a pink stuffed bunny that looked to have seen it's better days from the large diaper bag, holding it out to Asia she wiggled the stuffed creature. "Wanna play with Mr. Wiggles?" She poked her bottom lip out. "He sure misses you."

Asia squealed as she took the bunny, wrapping her arms around it and hugging it closely to her tiny body.

Kay took her seat back on the bench; she smiled at Simone's wide eyes. "She's such a hand full." She chuckled.

"Kay." Simone started slowly, her eyes never leaving the small little girl in front of her. "Whose…whose child is that, Kay?"

Kay took a deep breath as she brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. This is what she had called Simone here for in the first place. She figured she'd start with her best friend before she unleashed the news of Asia on Harmony. "Well." She paused, wetting her lips she began again. "She's my daughter, Simone. Meet Asia." She motioned to Asia who looked to her mother with wide excited eyes.

"Oh, Kay." Simone breathed as she shook her head. "I can't believe this." Then turned her gaze on Kay, her eyes narrowing. "You're not back in Harmony a day and you're already plotting to get Miguel, again."

"Wha..." Kay's mouth dropped in disbelief. "What are you talking about Simone?"

Simone stood from the bench, pointing to Asia. "You've borrowed someone's child to make Miguel feel sorry for you. What were you thinking, Kay? That he'd drop everything and run to you?"

Kay sat stunned for a moment before she rose to her feet. "You know what, Simone?" She turned to lift the diaper bag and her purse to her shoulder then turned back to Simone. "I'm not even going to justify that with an answer." Picking Asia from the ground and settling her on her hip she stormed to her car.

The nerve of her, she was speechless. First of all, she'd given up on Miguel a long time ago. One of the main reasons she left Harmony, to get over him. Secondly, how dare Simone suggest she would use someone's child to try to get Miguel? Sure in the past she had conjured the forces of Evil, but she would never use a child.

Kay let out a frustrated sigh as she reached in to her purse with her free hand to retrieve her keys. She should have known Simone would react this way, she should have known. Simone had always thought the worst of her.

Opening the back passenger side door, Kay placed Asia in her car seat. After buckling her in, she brushed a hand through Asia's dark curls and kissed the top of her head. "Mommy loves you." She whispered as she looked into her daughter's big brown eyes.

"Kay!" Simone's voice from behind her caused her to turn. "Kay!" She ran up to her and caught her breath.

Kay rolled her eyes as she saw Simone run up to her. "What is it, Simone. I don't have time for anymore of your accusations."

"I'm sorry." Simone breathed as she placed a hand on Kay's arm. "I really am, Kay. I don't know what came over me. Forgive me?"

Kay shook her head as she blew a puff of air through her lips. "Simone, I've changed. I'm not the same person I used to be." She turned her gaze on Asia through the car window. "I have more important things to worry about now."

Simone smiled apologetically. "I'm sure you have, Kay. How about we go to the Book Café and catch up over coffee?"

Kay nodded as a small smiled played over her lips. "I'd like that. We'll take my car. Hop in." She motioned to the passenger side door.

The ride to the Book Café was filled with small talk. When Kay had arrived, how her trip was…basic chitchat. Once at the Café, Kay turned the ignition off and opened her door. Glancing behind her she smiled at Asia. "Mommy's coming to get you, sweetie."

"Kay?" Simone asked as she stepped from the car. "Can I get her?"

"Sure." Kay slowly nodded. She felt her self almost tear up as Simone reached into the car seat, lifting Asia from the car. Simone whispered sweet baby talk to her as she grabbed the diaper bag from the floorboard. It felt so good to be able to share her daughter with her best friend.

"So Kay." Simone started as they walked up the steps to the Café. "Who all have you seen since you've been back?"

"Well, I saw mom and dad this morning when we first got into town and now you." Kay smiled as she held the door open for Simone.

As they walked into the small Café that was bustling with all kinds of people, some familiar faces from high school Kay remembered and some she didn't. It felt somewhat good to be home. They found their table and after requesting a child's high chair they sat across from each other.

"So Simone." Kay started as she sat the cup of coffee Beth had just delivered to her in front of her. "Catch me up on what all is new with you."

"Well." Simone smiled widely. "I just started a residency at Harmony Hospital."

"Oh that's great, Simone!" Kay exclaimed as she rested her elbows on the table, resting her head in the palm of her hands. "Any certain special guy?"

Simone shook her head. "No, well there's been a few dates here and there but nothing serious. I just haven't had the time to really get serious with someone." She lifted her cup to her lips and allowed the hot coffee to pass through her lips. Setting it back down on the table she grinned at Kay. "What about you." Glancing at Asia she rose an eyebrow. "Obviously there is a lot new with you."

Kay chuckled. "Yeah, everything is new. I'm an executive producer at Harris Productions in LA. Chad really helped me get on my feet." Her voice suddenly lowered at the mention of Chad's name. She remembered how hard Simone had taken it when she learned the news of Chad and Whitney.

Simone patted her friend on the arm. "It's okay, Kay. I've gotten over that. It's almost been two years for goodness sakes." She cocked her head to the side and grinned at Kay. "Any certain guy in your life?"

Kay only shook her head. She had several dates and several potential serious relationships but one glance at Asia and the guy couldn't run fast enough.

Asia's restlessness in her highchair drew Kay's attention from Simone's question. Reaching into the diaper bag she brought out a small plastic bag with animal crackers. She placed a handful on the surface of the high chair, which immediately satisfied Asia.

Simone chuckled as she shook her head. "Wow. Kay Bennett a mother." She turned her eyes to Asia who was chewing happily on a cracker. "She's so beautiful, Kay."

Kay swept her hand over her daughter's face, brushing a few of her dark curls out of her eyes. "Thank you." She turned back to Simone. "Who would have thought, huh?" She laughed lightly.

Simone let her fingers trace over the table in front of her. "How old is she, Kay?"

Kay took a deep breath. Here come the questions. She thought to her self. She had prepared for this, she knew coming back to Harmony with a child would raise many questions. Some she just wasn't ready to answer. "18 months."

Simone's eyes widened. "Kay." She said slowly. "I'm not a brilliant person but I know my math. Were you…" She paused as she hesitated. "Were you pregnant when you left Harmony?"

Kay's mouth dropped at Simone's forwardness. Her mind raced with an answer other than the correct one. She wasn't quite sure Simone could handle the truth about Asia, she wasn't really sure she was ready to tell it.