CHAPTER 2
The life I want is the life he's getting

10:25am

The sun came through the bedroom window hitting him straight in the face he rolled over trying to avoid it, then his nose was full of the scent of strawberries. He instinctively wrapped his arms around his wife's waist she stirred in her sleep and into his arms Tommy couldn't help but stare at her. Kim was the most beautiful women he had ever seen in his life he smiled at her and kissed her lips.

Her eyes fluttered open and she smiled then leaned forward to kiss him. He moaned when her tongue claimed his mouth and shifted his weight to lay on top of her, she giggled when he started nibbling on her neck.

"Tommy stop" she said with love in her voice.

"Can't, I love you to much" he answered back still kissing her neck.

"I love you too, but we can't" she said, trying to restrain her self from kissing him back.

"Why not" he wined as the door of the bedroom flew open. Kim laughed and pushed him off her.

"That's why" she whispered in his ear. Tommy laughed as his 4 year old son Jason ran in.

"Mommy, Daddy" Jason screamed as he jumped on the bed and tackled his dad into a big hug then excitedly lunged at his mom.

"Honey calm down please, I don't want you to hurt someone" Kim said trying to calm her son.

"Oh come on Kim, he's too little to hurt either of us" Tommy said amused as he started a tickle assault on his son who jumped up and ran out of the bedroom.

Tommy went to chase him but Kim grabbed his arm and yanked him back to lay next to her on the bed. "Tommy I'm pregnant" she said. Tommy looked at her in shock then pulled her into a hug.

"I love you so much Kim" He stated with tears in his eyes.

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Tommy woke up disorientated he looked around then looked at the picture in his lap and tears came to his eyes. He brought the picture up to his lips and kissed Kim's face. He took it up to his room and placed it on his bedside table, so he could look at Kim every morning and night.

He took a shower then went down stairs to pick his mail. He flipped through the envelopes as he walked to the kitchen to make his morning coffee.

Bill, school loan, bill, school memo, bill, bill…Tommy was interrupted by his cell phone vibrating on the table, the caller ID read Jason Scott. He flipped the phone open and brought it to his ear.

"Hey bro, what's up" Tommy said

"Well, actually, I have some news for you" Jason said

"What's going on" Tommy asked

"Well, you know Trini and I have been going out for awhile now…and…well…I asked her to marry me and she said yes"

"Wow, congrats man, I'm so happy for you guys" Tommy said with a grin on his face but a small ache in his heart. He really was happy for his best friend but he was also jealous that Jason was getting the life that Tommy wanted.

"Thanks man, but anyway, that's not the only reason I called. You've been my best friend since high school and I was hoping you would do me the honor of being my best man" Jason said

"Hell yeah, I'll definitely be your best man" Tommy said

"Great, that should stop Trini from worrying for awhile" Jason said relieved.

"Why is she worried" Tommy asked

"She's terrified that Zack will hire strippers for the bachelor party" Jason said

"And he probably still will" Trini yelled from her spot on the couch causing both men to laugh as 'Angel of Mine' began to play in the background.

"Hey man, you better answer your phone" Tommy joked

"Yeah, like I would ever put a Monica ring tone on my cell, it's Trini's. Hey just so you know, Kim is going to be there, actually she's the maid of honor. Do you think you can deal with being in the same room with her all day?" Jason asked

"Yeah I can deal with it; to tell you the truth, I've been thinking about her a lot lately" Tommy said

"Really" Jason asked in a questioning tone

"Yeah bro, I miss her more than anything. If she shows up alone I might talk to her, see if maybe she wants to try again."

Jason smiled "I'm glad to hear that bro, I'd like to see you two together; but anyway, I've got to get off here and get ready for work. Start working on your speech, the wedding's in a month."

"Damn, you move fast. I'm on top of it. Talk to you later." Tommy said

"Later bro" Jason said as he ended the call.

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Jason's Apartment

"So what was that grin all about" Trini asked as she hung up her phone.

"Huh, oh it was just something Tommy said" Jason said smiling at Trini as he stood up.

"Care to elaborate" Trini asked grinning at him.

"Nope" Jason said laughing. "Who was that" he asked.

"Kim, just checking on what time we are going dress shopping" Trini answered threading her arms around Jason's neck. "Stop changing the subject and why is the grin is back?"

"We were talking about Kim" Jason said grinning at Trini's worried look. "Its ok he wants to see Kim, he misses her"

"No that's not good, I want them to both be happy…it's just…a lot has changed for Kim" Trini said looking worried for her friend.

"Okay babe this has gone on long enough. What is going on with Kim and don't tell me you don't know anything because I know you do" Jason said looking Trini in the eyes.

"I can't tell you Jase, please just leave it at that. I love you but I promised Kim I wouldn't say anything and I won't break that promise" Trini said with tears.

"Ok, ok, I won't ask any more babe, I'm just worried about her. She's my little sister and I love her" Jason said as he pressed his lips to her forehead.

"I know just give her time and I promise she will tell you when she is ready. Anyway if you don't leave right now you are going to be late for work"

"Crap" Jason said letting her go to go grab his jacket and keys, he ran back over to Trini and kissed her.

"Love you" he whispered as he ran out the door.

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Thanks again to my beta kimtom4eva