Author's Note: HA HA I have posted the story of Rocky and Casey's relationship. So if you liked them in this story check out, Our Story: Rocky and Casey by yours truly. I only have the first chapter posted and currently am working on the second. I may not get that one updated as quickly as I did this one being that this one was nearly done when I posted it. So I'm writing the other one as I go. But I'm hoping that it just flows along and I get it done quickly. LOL Well hope you enjoy this one!
Shoutouts:
TKGGgirl- Sorry that I offended you with my last chapter. Just to clear things up a little bit (Not that it would help with your opinion) in my fiction world there are small side room around the power chamber. So it's not like they were in plain view of everyone, they were in a room. They did not know that anyone could hear them. As for being disrespectful, it's like having sex in your bedroom at your parents house. How many teenagers do that? LOL Also I would like to state that I am not the only writer to have a ranger couple have sex at the power chamber or command center. It happens quite a bit in fics. But again, I'm sorry it offended you, but I thought it was funny. Hope that it didn't turn you off my story completely. I tend to find things like that hilarious as well as lots of sexually natured jokes. That's just my humor.
fudge2428- Glad to hear that you liked the ending. I thought about leaving it serious, but couldn't resist a little humor thrown in there. Things were getting way too serious for my tastes. LOL I tend to try and keep things light, hence the use of Rocky and Casey in this story. There's still a bit more to Nikki's story as you'll see in a couple more chapters. I originally was going to end it on the next chapter, but I'm really getting into this story and want to take it as far as I can, well not too far. Only a few more chapters. I'm already sitting at over 100 typed pages for this story and I still have a few more to write LOL Well at least you guys are enjoying this story.
CoolDiva- Glad that you liked the last chapter. I'm also glad that most of you guys share my stupid sense of humor. It just makes my day to know that I made someone laugh. :)
zeopurple- About Nikki, there's still one more step in her story. She still has to be sentenced. Even though Kat has said she doesn't want maximum charges brought against her doesn't mean that the judge will listen or agree. Just have to wait and see. LOL As for Kat apologizing, I'm basing that off what I would have said. I always felt that my personality (well except for the humor part) was and still is very much like Katherine's. I always apologize to my friends for any pain they have even if it's not my fault and I believe that Katherine would have been the same way. Especially toward Kim who gave her just about everything she had as a ranger. Even though Kat didn't cause Kim's pain directly she still would feel guilty over having been a part of her pain at all. Well that's just my take on it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. LOL Hope you like this chapter.
icekrim91- I'm glad that you liked the talk the two women had. I always felt that there was something unsaid from Kimberly and even Katherine about the whole situation. So I decided to bring that to light and resolve it in my own way. ;) Now with Rocky, I think he's just too fantastic to not have as the comic relief. I originally was going to make it just Adam that heard them, but decided that Adam would never have said a word to anyone about it. So I brought in Rocky. Which worked out perfectly. (Laughs evilly) I have a very similar sense of humor to Rocky, which is why he's one of my favorite and easiest characters to write. (One could say that I my personality is a morph between Rocky and Katherine, kind of scary combo, but hey. That's me!)
DistantDream07- As like I felt with Katherine, Kim and Tommy would have had a lot of unsaid things. So again, I decided to bring a light to it and resolve it in my own way. Which of course doesn't involve them making up, (like most have it) but instead building back up their friendship.
bankel1- Thanks for taking the time to review. Here's the next chapter, hope you enjoy it too.
Tommy smiled as he finally wheeled Katherine out of the hospital. Over a week after she had awaken from her coma, she was going home. George and Tina had taken the twins from the hospital for the first time earlier that day. Mitch had stayed to help get Katherine home.
"You're finally going home Kat!" Tommy exclaimed as the bitter December air hit them. "Christmas is only five days away! You'll be home for Lex and AJ's first Christmas."
"You're calling them by Rocky's nicknames?" Kat laughed.
"I have to admit that they're pretty good." Tommy admitted.
"He didn't do bad this time." Kat agreed. "You know I just wish that I were out of this stupid chair in time for the Christmas party."
"That'll come with time Kat. First you have to build your muscles back up. That doesn't happen over night."
"I know, but it's frustrating." Kat sighed.
"Hey at least you have the strength to hold the twins now." Tommy reached down the put the brakes on Kat's chair.
She was stuck in a wheelchair until only God knew when. During the rush to relieve the pressure on her brain and treat the twins, there had been an oversight as to how much damage had been done to her body. She suffered minor damage to her spinal column leaving her with only limited use of her legs. The doctors had said that they could repair the damage with surgery and therapy, but they wanted to wait a while before putting her through yet another surgery. The were expecting mid January.
Both Tommy and Kat knew that it would be a while before she would be out of the chair, but they took comfort in the fact that at least she could stand for a while and even take a few steps with support. It was enough to shower or change the twins at the changing table. Katherine was determined to have herself out of the chair as soon as she could and Tommy supported her every step of the way. He knew with her determination that she would be back to her old self someday. Until then he just enjoyed the fact that she was alive and well.
Kat looped an arm around Tommy's neck as he helped her stand and move the last couple feet to the car. She slipped into the back seat and Tommy gently closed the door. Mitch was already folding up the chair and putting away so Tommy got in the other side of the back seat, scooting next to Kat. He wrapped an arm around her waist and she rested her head on his shoulder. Mitch got in behind the wheel.
"It's so good to have you coming home Katty." Mitch said before starting the car. They drove home to Kat and Tommy's house in a comfortable silence. Once they got there Kat noticed all the cars parked on the street. She knew her friends were there waiting for her.
"Looks like a full house." Kat commented gesturing toward all the cars.
"Can you blame them Kat? We've been waiting for you to come home for over seven weeks. That's nearly two months!" Tommy replied.
"I know, I just…" Kat bit her lip.
"What is it Angel Eyes?" Tommy asked concern laced in his voice.
"It's just… I don't want them to see me like this." Kat cried. Tears began streaking down her ivory cheeks.
"Oh honey." Tommy soothed as he wiped the tears away. "They're our friends. They won't judge you being in a chair."
"I know that… I just don't want them to see me so weak and helpless." Kat hiccupped.
"Kat, they saw you in a coma." Tommy shook his head. "You can't get anymore weak or helpless than that. They've seen me in the state of helplessness for six weeks. So trust me when I say that no one will mind you in a chair at all. They'll just be so happy to have you home."
"I agree with Tommy. You're friends are behind you one hundred percent Kat, they only want you to recover quickly." Mitch said as he got out of the car.
"You're right, it'll be just fine." Kat slightly smiled. Tommy nodded and got out of the car as well. He walked around the car and opened the door for Kat. He helped ease her out of the car onto her weakened feet. She glance toward the house.
"The stairs." she cried. Tommy looked over his shoulder toward the house. They had all forgotten the stairs onto the front porch.
"Well then looks like I'll just have to carry you over the threshold. Good practice." Tommy grinned as he slipped a hand behind her knees and lifted her off the ground. Mitch folded up the wheelchair once again and followed Tommy. "Good thing your light." Tommy joked as he walked up the stairs with his angel in his arms.
"You know if I wasn't so scared that you'd drop me, I'd slap you right now." Kat laughed.
"That's right, and you don't you forget it Ms. Hillard." Tommy grinned as the door flew open.
"Don't you two look so cute together." Casey squealed as she stepped aside to let Tommy carry Katherine inside. Tommy gently sat Kat down in her favorite recliner as Mitch set the wheelchair off the to side, then disappeared into the kitchen.
"Welcome home Kat." Came a chorus of voices as she looked around the room.
"Hey Kat. Good to see you back in your own home." Rocky grinned. He rushed in to the be first one that gave her a hug.
"It's so good to be home." Kat grinned.
"Girly, if you ever scare us again…" Tanya began as she gave her best friend a hug,
"Did you and the hubby sort everything out?" Kat asked in a hushed tone.
"Oh honey, you bet. As much as I hate to say it, we're heading to LA in the fall. Probably right after the little comes."
"Hopefully not before, that's a long drive with two babies. And you know I want to be there." Kat smirked.
"Girl, I'll have myself induced if I haven't had the baby by then. I want the baby born here in Angel Grove."
"Of course." Kat laughed. "But knowing how stubborn her momma is, I think the baby will learn to listen. She'll come on time."
"She?" Adam cut in having over heard this.
"I just have a feeling." Kat smiled.
"Don't be filling her head with ideas Kat. You know how much she listens to you." Adam started only to be cut off by a jab in the ribs from Tanya.
"Adam, you should know that Tan doesn't listen to anybody. The day she does is the day that pigs grow wings and fly."
"I'll take that a 'Tanya is very independent' and then take it as a compliment, so Thanks,"
"See what I mean, she hears what she wants to hear." Kat playfully rolled her eyes.
"Hey where are AJ and Lex?" Rocky asked.
"Sleeping in their crib." Kim answered.
"Where's my Mom and Dad?" Tommy asked.
"They're asleep as well." Jason said. "They looked so exhausted. Kim and I said we'd listen for the twins so they could catch up on sleep."
"Thanks you guys."
"Kat your kids are so adorable." Aisha grinned as she leaned back into a familiar man.
"Zack!" Tommy exclaimed. He hadn't realized that he was there.
"Here I was thinking that I was chopped liver. About time you realized I was here!" Zack laughed as he let go Aisha and slapped hands with Tommy. "How's it going bro?"
"Oh you, know one day at a time." Tommy smiled. Zack then stepped past Tommy to greet Kat.
"Kat, you seem to get prettier every time I see you." Zack said as he placed a kiss on the back of her hand. "Welcome home."
"Hey man, step off my girl." Tommy grabbed Zack and playfully pulled him away from Kat, causing everyone to laugh.
"A little concerned there Tommy?" Zack teased.
"Now, I know you weren't putting the moves on the mother of my children while your girlfriend is standing right here." Tommy playfully raised an eyebrow.
"Not at all, I'll wait till both of you are out of the room." Zack grinned before slipping his arms around Aisha. "Love you baby."
"Mmm-hmm." Aisha smirked as Zack placed a kiss on her cheek.
"In that case, my feet are planted firmly here." Tommy said as he sat on the arm of the chair Kat was sitting in. More laughter filled the air.
"You know when we all get together, there sure isn't a dull moment." Jason mused.
"That's for sure. Who would have thought we'd have so many comedians in our group." Kimberly replied.
"You know it's kind of weird how we all seem to be drawn back to Angel Grove. It's like we can't leave." Trini added.
"I know what you mean, it's an unexplainable phenomenon. We have all tried to leave but end up back here." Billy concluded.
"This place will always be home for all of us, no matter where life takes us." Rocky said. Everyone stared at him with wide eyes. "What?"
"Who are you and what have you done with my Rocky?" Casey laughed.
"What?" Rocky repeated.
"You were just so serious and sentimental." Tanya replied.
"I didn't know you could be that way. I thought Rocky DeSantos was only a quirky jokester." Jason added.
"Come on now, even the hilarious Rocky can have serious moments from time to time." Rocky stated.
"Hilarious is a little too strong there Rocky. And stop referring to yourself in third person." Casey poked his rib as she spoke.
"Oh come Case, you think I'm funny."
"Funny, yes. Hilarious, sometimes. And what did I say about 'Case'."
"Would you prefer 'doll'?"
"Use that word and you'll be eating through a straw the rest of your life." Casey threatened. Everyone laughed at the couple noting Rocky's look of shock. "So shall we tell them our fantastic plan?"
"What plan?" Rocky replied with a look of confusion.
"Rocky DeSantos! Don't tell me you've forgotten already!" Casey gasped in mock horror as she smacked the back of his head.
"Oh wait, you mean 'the plan'." Rocky held up his fingers in quotation marks as he said 'the plan' for emphasis.
"What plan?" Kat asked.
"We decided to not wait anymore to get married." Casey grinned.
"Really? So when's the big day?" Tommy asked.
"We're actually shooting for Christmas Eve." Rocky answered.
"Awe that'll be so sweet." Tanya cooed.
"Can you really throw together a wedding in that short amount of time?" Adam questioned.
"We already have." Rocky replied.
"We decided to have a small ceremony. Just all of us and family." Casey explained. "I already had my dress picked and Kat's dress ordered. It'll be in tomorrow they said. Rocky and Adam's suits are ready for fitting whenever we give them a call. And I've already managed to rent out the ballroom at the hotel. Thank God someone didn't have it for a Christmas party yet."
"Easy enough." Tanya whistled. "But why the rush?"
"We decided not to wait anymore. This is the first Christmas that we can be together and we wanted to spend it as husband and wife." Rocky said as he clutched Casey's hand.
"Aww." Aisha sighed. "You two are so cute."
"So you only have one bridesmaid?" Kimberly asked. She herself had had all the female rangers as bridesmaids, but then again as the first ranger couple to get married Jason and her wedding had been massive.
"Yeah, we had that planned from the beginning. We always planned a small wedding."
"Maybe you should ask your sister Casey. I don't think that I'm going to be a very good bridesmaid." Kat sniffled as she gestured toward her wheelchair.
Casey's eyes softened to a sympathetic look as she rushed over to Katherine. She knelt down in front of her and took her hands in her own. "Kat, listen to me. I don't care that you are in a chair. I asked you to be my maid of honor because you meant so much to Rocky and out of all his friends you are the one that I connected with the most. Please Kat, it doesn't matter if you don't walk down the aisle. I just want you there beside me."
Kat let a few tears escape down her cheeks. She smiled and nodded. "Okay. I'll do it. Thank you Casey."
"No thank you Kat." Casey smiled as she hugged her friend. "I hope you don't mind a red dress."
"Red is just fine." Kat replied.
"We're going with Christmas colors. You in red and the boys in green."
"Hey, that's my color!" Adam grinned.
"I should be in red." Rocky huffed.
"Oh stuff it ape man." Casey replied without looking at him.
"I take it that she knows." Zack laughed beside Rocky. Rocky simply shrugged and nodded.
"Hey you guys. I have some lunch ready if you're hungry." Mitch called into the living room. "I think I made enough for everyone, so long as you get in here before Rocky."
"Hey!" Rocky pouted.
"I'll get you a plate Kat." Tommy said as he stood from the chair. He placed a kiss on the top of her head and walked away.
"Ah finally. Now I have my chance." Zack joked as he rushed over and took Tommy's place. "You know it's not too late to run away with me Kat." Kat giggled as Aisha came over and grabbed hold of his ear.
"Come along Zack-man." Aisha huffed. "You're terrifying the poor girl."
"I was not! She's considering it!"
"Hey what did I tell you about my girl!" Tommy laughed as he walked back into the living room. Zack just grinned.
"Hey I call dibs if things don't work out between you two."
"Zack!" Aisha growled.
"I love you Ish!" He cocked his head and grinned at her. She playfully rolled her eyes and walked away.
"You're gonna have to make it up to me!" She shot over her shoulder.
"How?"
"You'll just have to wait till we get home."
"Why do I have a feeling that you're going to enjoy it more than I will?" Zack mumbled as he walked behind her into the kitchen.
"Poor Zack." Adam laughed. "Sha, can be so mean when she wants to be."
"Maybe he shouldn't be hitting on Kat then." Tommy shrugged as he rested back on the arm of chair once again. Kat just laughed.
Soon everyone had a plate and was sitting around the living room just talking amongst themselves. After lunch Adam helped Mitch load the dishwasher and everyone bid their farewells.
After all their friends had gone, Mitch joined his daughter and Tommy in the living room. "Tina, George and I were talking and we're going to be checking into a hotel tonight. It's been a while since you two had any time alone, plus this is only a two bedroom house."
"Dad, you don't…"
"We've already made the reservations. As soon as Tina and George are awake, we'll head out, but if you need anything we're just a phone call away."
"We already are awake." George said from the hallway. "We have everything packed and ready to go."
"Dad, you guys really don't have to go."
"Tommy, were are all of us going to sleep?"
"I can sleep out here, you and mom can take the bed, and Mitch can keep using the air mattress."
"And Katherine? She really should be sleeping in a bed." George shook his head. "It'll be fine Tommy. Like Mitch said, we're only a phone call away if you need. Your mother and I are going to be heading back tomorrow as well."
"So soon?"
"Tommy we've used up all our vacation time to be here for you and Katherine. I'm supposed to be back to work the day after tomorrow. We'll be back for Christmas. We're only three hours away."
"Oh yeah, I forgot about work."
"Speaking of work, do you still have a job to go back to?" Kat suddenly cut in.
"Of course." Tommy nodded. "The school board understands our situtation and we're on Christmas break right now. I may return after the first of the year."
"There is no 'maybe' Mr. Oliver! You will return to work when school resumes." Kat said with a raised eyebrow.
"But Kat…"
"There is no buts Tommy. You are going back to work. End of story."
"I'm not going to win this argument am I?"
"Of course not."
"What about you and the twins?"
"We can figure out something, but you really have to get back to work. You've taken your summer pay already to stay with me at the hospital. You have to go back to work."
"Katty's resourceful, she'll figure out what to do while your at work." Mitch added.
"What about you Dad? When are you going home?" Kat asked.
"After Christmas. I've been lucky that I can handle my business online and over the phone, but I really need to be getting back to my office." Mitch explained.
"Well at least you'll be here for Aidan and Alexis' first Christmas." Kat sighed. She really hated her father being so far away, but she understood that he had a job and a life back in Australia. He had transferred back to Surry Hills after Katherine left for London. While he enjoyed Angel Grove he had missed his home and all his other family and without Kat at home there was nothing holding him back in America.
"I'll have to take lots of pictures to show the aunts and uncles back home." Mitch grinned. "You know I never thought I'd see the day when your friend Rocky would settle down." Mitch suddenly began to chuckle. "I sure hope that Casey knows how to cook for that boy. He eats enough to feed a small army."
"Casey is a great cook Dad." Kat smiled. "I think her cooking skills and humor are what drew Rocky to her."
"Speaking of weddings, have you two decided when you'd like to get married?" Tina asked jumping into the discussion.
"Umm. Summer possibly." Tommy shrugged. "We haven't really talked about it lately. I think we want to wait for Kat to be fully healed."
"Before all of this, we had decided on an outdoor wedding in June. I still like the idea." Kat added.
"Oh, that would be so beautiful. Flowers everywhere, green grass…"
"Have to cut you off there Mom." Tommy started. "Kat and I wanted a beach wedding."
"The beach?" Tina asked.
"Yes the beach. It had meant so much to us. We spent a lot of time there together."
"Ah the sunsets you two used to watch together." Mitch smiled. "Kat always loved the sunsets, even as a little girl. She used to sneak out of the house after dinner and go to the beach and watch the sunset."
"You snuck out of the house?" Tommy laughed. "I always thought you were the good little girl." Kat stuck her tongue out at Tommy.
"Well kids, we're going to head out." George called. "How about if we all go for dinner tonight? The whole family?"
"What do you think Kat?" Tommy asked. He wasn't sure if Kat would be up to it having just gotten out of the hospital and all.
"I'd love it!" Kat grinned. "I could use something other than hospital food."
"We'll be back at four to help you guys get the twins ready to go." Tina nodded as she made her way toward the door.
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do." Mitch teased as he grabbed his suitcase that George had brought out to the living room.
"That leaves us with a lot to do." Kat shot back with a laugh. Mitch just smiled at his daughter and waved before walking out the door.
"Behave you two." George winked as he too left the house with his and Tina's suitcases.
"Alone at last." Tommy sighed as he sank to ground next to Kat's chair. Kat let herself fall back against the comfortable recliner.
"It's so good to be home." Kat sighed contentedly. Their relaxation was interrupted by the familiar wails of the two newest members of the Oliver family.
"I'll get them." Tommy grinned as he rushed off down the hall. Kat waited, as Tommy quickly changed both babies and brought them both to the living room. He was becoming skilled at handling a baby in each arm. He gently handed Alexis to Kat and set off for the kitchen with Aidan still curled up in his arm. He returned a short time later with two bottles. He handed one to Kat and then sat down the couch to feed Aidan his.
Tommy's glance went between Aidan, then Alexis, and finally Kat. She was watching Alexis suck away at the bottle with a soft smile on her lips. Tommy inwardly grinned. Life couldn't get much better, they were a family. The way they always should have been and always would be.