Hey everyone I'm so very sorry for not posting any updates college is really kicking my but. Anyway, here is the next chapter, enjoy!
The time had come for Kat to leave on her birthday trip home to Australia for two weeks. Tommy and Jake are at the airport to say goodbye to Kat. It's very late and Jake is pretty tired.
"Are you sure you're going to be okay by yourself?" Tommy asked for the millionth time
"Yes, I will be fine, I can handle myself." Katherine replied
"Ok, just checking." Tommy said with a smile as Jake walks up to Kat
"I'm going to miss you." The four year old said
"I'm going to miss you too sweetheart" Kat said lovingly to the little boy she treated as her own.
"How long will you be gone?" He said looking up at her
"2 weeks but I promise we can do whatever you want when I get back." She said to him
"Really?" He asked
"Really, Really" She replied quoting another one of Jake's favorite movie
"Buddy, it's getting late, aren't you tired?" Tommy asked his son
"No." Jake said with a yawn.
Tommy and Kat chuckle as Jake yawns again and rubs his eyes. The announcement for Kat's flight sounds over the loudspeaker.
"Flight 777 to Australia now boarding." The loud speaker sounded
"I don't want you to go." Jake said on the verge of tears
"Honey, two weeks will be over before you know it." Kat said crouching down to Jake's level
"Okay." Jake said staring at the floor
"Now give me a hug." Kat said opening her arms
"Bye Auntie Kat, I love you." Jake said sweetly
"I love you too sweetie" Kat replied hugging him tight
After she reluctantly let Jake go, Kat turns to Tommy
"You be careful now." Tommy said
"I will, I promise, no worries. You just take care of my god-son." Kat said
"You got it." Tommy said with a smile
"Ok well, give me a hug." Kat said opening her arms to hug him
"Call me as soon as you land." Tommy said softly in her ear
"I will." Kat whispered
As they separate Jake walks up to Kat
"Don't forget to take pictures." Jake reminded her
"I won't forget." She promised
"Last call for flight 777 to Australia." The loud speaker sounded
"I have to go, see you guys in two weeks." Kat said as she hugged them one last time and heads to her gate.
"I miss her already daddy." Jake said once Kat was out of sight
"Me to buddy, me too" Tommy said as they turn and leave the airport
The next day Kat has landed in Australia and is looking for mother and older brother Wyatt. She quickly spots them and runs over to them, he big brother engulfing her in a big hug.
"Hey sis long time no see!" Wyatt said lifting her off the ground
"I know, it's been a while." Kat said as her brother let her go
"I thought mum was going to have coronary when you told her you were coming." Wyatt laughed
"Oh hush Wyatt, I was just happy that my baby was coming home finally." Katherine's mom Karen said
"Yeah it was time…long overdue." Kat said
"Come here and give your mum a hug." Karen said engulfing her youngest daughter in a big bear hug. "Look at you, I can't believe how thin you are."
"Oh mum don't start, I'm fine ok?." Kat assured her mother
"Be happy you got thin, she's been harping on me about being fat." Wyatt interjected
"Well I wasn't going to say anything but you are chubbier than the last time I saw you." Kat said teasingly
"Hey! You could have stayed in America for that." Her brother said in mock annoyance
"Love you too." Kat said
"Ok you two that's enough bickering, let's go get Katherine's bags shall we?" Karen interrupted
They walk through the airport to baggage claim as they continue their conversation.
"So where is dad?" Kat asked
"He couldn't get off work, he'll be home for dinner though." Kat's mother answered
"Good." Katherine stated simply
"Such a daddy's girl." Wyatt mumbled
"And you know this mama's boy." Katherine said sticking her tongue out at her brother
"I resent that." Wyatt replied while playfully pushing his baby sister
"You would." Kat said while rolling her eyes
"So how are Tommy and his family?" Karen asked changing the subject before more bickering ensued
"They're good, Jake is getting so big, I can't believe he's going to kindergarten" Kat said
"Do you have pictures?" Karen asked
"Tons." Kat said with a smile
"Has Tommy left Beth?" Wyatt asked
"Nope." Kat said
"He should, she's such a bitch, she doesn't even know how to be a good mother." Wyatt began to rant.
"Hey, I'm on vacation, you know, relaxing. You're making me worry." Kat replied
"Sorry sis." Wyatt said as they approach baggage claim
"Let's talk about something else…..How's Sarah?" Kat asked
"Miserable she's ready to deliver." Wyatt said with a sigh
"I bet, if I was carrying twins I would be too. Are you ready for two babies?" Kat asked
"As ready as I can be, I hope I don't get them mixed up." Wyatt replied
"I keep telling them to find out the genders." Karen butted in
"You should, you may not be having two of the same gender." Kat said as she spotted and grabbed her bag
"I know but we want to be surprised." Wyatt responded taking Kat's bag
"Do you guys have names picked out yet?" Kat asked
"Yeah, Ayden and Dominic for boys and Alison and Sabrina for girls." Wyatt responded
"What if you have one of each darling?" Karen asked
"Then it would be Ayden Dominic and Sabrina Alison." He said
"I like it." Kat replied
"Yeah but they need to hurry up and get here." Wyatt said anxious for his kids to be here
"She only has about two weeks right?" Kat asked
"Yeah." Wyatt replied
"Don't worry, she'll go into labor when she's ready." Kat said comforting her brother.
"I'll go get the car from the valet." Kat's mom said as she walked away
"Sometimes I forget that you've through it all before." Wyatt admitted
"Lucky you." Kat said deadpanned
"Oh man, I'm upsetting you." Wyatt said mentally kicking himself
"No, I don't think I ever want to forget." Kat admitted for the first time out loud
"You're a lot stronger than I am." Wyatt told his sister
"I've always been the stronger one." Kat said with a smile bringing back the playful mood
"Oh whatever." Wyatt said rolling his eyes
Meanwhile in Angel Grove, Tommy is just getting in from the gym with the guys to see Beth yelling at Jake.
"Jake this is the last time I'm going to say it SIT DOWN AND DON'T MAKE A SOUND I AM SICK OF HEARING YOUR VOICE!" Beth screamed a the little boy
"But mommy I was just practicing my Karate like daddy told me to." Jake replied on the verge of tears
"Just sit down, be still, and be quiet…read a book or something." Beth said fast becoming annoyed at the little boy
"But I don't know how to read." Jake said has he stared at the floor
"Ugh! You're just useless." Beth exclaimed throwing her hands in the air
"He's four there's a lot of things he can't do." Tommy said making his presence known and making Beth jump 3 feet in the air
"DADDY!" Jake exclaimed running up to his dad
"Oh great Tommy make me look like the bad guy." Jake said folding her arms across your chest
"You do that on your own." Tommy said as picked up his son
Tommy takes Jake and heads upstairs
"Why don't you go play in your room while I take a shower, then we'll go out just you and me." Tommy said
"Okay daddy." Jake said as he headed t his room
20 minutes later Tommy is fully dressed and walking out of his bedroom when he see Beth walking up the stairs. They both walk into their bedroom.
"Tommy we need to talk." Beth stated
"About?" Tommy asked
"Us…Honey I'm sick of fighting with you." Beth stated simply as she sat on the edge of the bed
"I don't like it either Beth." Tommy said standing in front her leaning against the dresser
"That's why I think we need a fresh start." Beth said
"What do you mean?" Tommy asked
"I think we should renew our vows…and maybe move to a different palce." Beth said with caution
"Whoa whoa whoa ...move? You want to move?" Tommy exclaimed
"Yeah, I mean it'll be a new and fresh start on our marriage when we renew vows so why not a new house free from all the drama?" Beth suggested
"Beth, that's not going to solve our problems." Tommy said with a sigh
"Why not?" Beth said getting upset and standing up from the bed
"We can't just pretend these issues don't exist, renewing our vows or moving won't make them magically disappear." Tommy said getting a little frustrated
"Then what will Tommy ? Us sitting here making each other miserable? Or you sleeping around again?" Beth said
"Oh my God Beth that was one time and I haven't done anything like that since. I thought you had forgiven me." Tommy said getting a little more frustrated with Beth and annoyed that she bought up his one night stand with Kat.
"I have forgiven you Tommy; I just want to know what it will take for us to be ok again. How can we go back to the days when we were ok?" Beth asked
"I don't know, but what I do know is moving or renewing our vows is not the way to do it." Tommy said as he turned and walked away
"Well answer me this is the reason you don't want to try and save our marriage Katherine?" Beth asked,
Tommy turned around and faced her.
"No Beth, the reason why is I'm not sure I want to be in this marriage anymore." Tommy said, glad to get it off his chest
"What do you mean?" Beth asked
"Beth we haven't been okay for the last 2 and a half years and you haven't showed any interest in "saving" our marriage. Now, I don't think there is much left to save." Tommy said running his hand over his face
"Are you saying that you want to end our marriage Tommy? Have your feelings for me changed that much?" Beth asked
"If your asking me if I love you then the answer is yes, I wouldn't be here right now if I didn't . But if you're asking me if I want to stay in this marriage then I can't answer that because I don't know myself." Tommy said seriously
"Well let me know when you find out." Beth said angrily as she gets up and leaves the room.
Tommy stay in his spot as Beth storms down the stairs, the front door slams, and even when Beth pulls out of the driveway.