Here's chapter twenty. Yes, already. I've been bitten by the creative bug...

Anyway, I hope everyone enjoys.

On with the fic...

(Saturday)

Tommy sighed that next afternoon as he picked up his car keys and shook his head.

Rachel Oliver looked at her husband in concern. "What's wrong, honey?" Jade's party would soon be starting and they were about to head over to Jason and Kim's.

Tommy looked at his pregnant wife. "It's just that... well, I can't even tell you how bad I feel for Jase. I mean, his father came back without warning and now Gina... . It's just a lot to deal with." Of course, Tommy, Rachel and Jason's other friends had no idea yet that Gary supposedly had liver cancer and Gina'd brought along a special "friend". Jason had informed his friends of Gina's return last night.

"Yeah, I know. I can't believe Gina came back. I was under the impression she was never gonna show her face again," Rachel said.

"I was under the impression she wouldn't have the nerve to," Tommy said.

"Poor Jason," Rachel said, shaking her head. "It's gonna be hard seeing her again. I really hope things doesn't get ugly."

"Same here," Tommy said. "And, if she actually decides to stay, I hope she doesn't mess things up between Jase and Kim."

"So do I," his wife said.

"Well, let's roll," Tommy said, opening their front door.

Linda Hillard sighed and shook her head as Kat went over instructions for the fourth time. Billy and Kat were about to head over to Jason and Kim's and Kat's mother was watching baby Amber for them. Anyway, Kat seemed to be having early separation anxiety.

"Sweetheart, I know you're new to this. But, everything will be fine. I can handle it. After all, I raised a wonderful daughter myself," Linda said with a smile.

"She's right, Kat," Billy said.

"But it's so soon. What if something happens-" Kat was saying.

"Your mom has everything under control, honey," Billy said in an assuring tone.

"Now, you two go on ahead to your friends'," Linda said, shooing the couple away.

Kat looked down at her sleeping daughter, then, at Billy. "Maybe we should call Jason and Kim and tell them we can't make it. They'll understand when we explain."

"Kat," Billy said with a half-sigh, half-laugh.

"She needs us, Billy," she said.

Billy looked to Linda for help. Linda gave her a son-in-law an assuring smile, then, looked at her daughter.

"Katherine, Amber will be just fine. I promise you that. Now, I really think you two should head over to Jason's and support him in his time of need," she said, touching Kat's arm.

Kat looked from her mother to her husband to her baby, then, sighed and nodded. "You're right, Mom. You're right."

Billy breathed a sigh of relief.

Zack, Trini and their kids arrived at Jason's the same time as Adam, Tanya and their kids. Hellos were exchanged when they got out of their cars.

"I really hope nothing goes wrong today," Trini said as they all headed up to the house.

"Neither do I. I really can't believe she's back," Adam said, shaking his head.

"You have to hand it to her. She has some nerve," Tnaya said.

"And Jade might get hurt all over again. Isn't she lucky to have such an amazing mother?" Zack said sarcastically. Gina had better not say anything to him. That's all he knew.

The party had been going on in the backyard for over an hour now. There were kids running all over and playing, parents watching and reprimanding. Gina had arrived with Chad thirty minutes earlier. Needless to say: awkward. The couple was sitting off to themselves in the backyard, looking and feeling uneasy.

Kim was in the kitchen getting more plates and cups. Aisha came in, then.

"Hey, girl. Just wanted you to know that six more party guests have arrived," she said.

Kim laughed. "That backyard's gonna be packed."

"Tell me about it. All those kids. It's gonna be a zoo out there," Aisha said with a laugh. Then, she took a turn for the serious. "Are you okay?"

Kim sighed. "I'm trying, Ishe, you know. But I can't get rid of my desire to strangle her."

"Neither can any of us. Rocky can't stop giving her the evil eye," Aisha said.

"Go, Rocky," Kim said with a smile. Then, she shook her head. "I'm just worried about Jade more than anything. She's so happy Gina's here and she has a right to be. But, she's so young, Aisha. If Gina leaves again, that little girl's gonna be so crushed. I couldn't stand that."

Aisha just wordlessly pulled her friend into a hug.

Jason was standing by a tree with Zack and Tommy, watching the party currently in progress. Jason smiled when his eyes landed on Jade. She looked radiant. He loved seeing her that way. Then, his gaze slid over to Gina and her boyfriend and the smile dissolved.

Tommy clapped him on the shoulder. "I'm just really sorry about all this, man."

"Same here. I know you feel like you're in a nightmare right now, bro," Zack said.

"You said it. I'd love to wake up anytime now. There's more, guys. As far as my fa- Gary's concerned," Jason said.

"What's up?" Zack and Tommy asked in unison.

"He says he has liver cancer," Jason informed them. His friends gaped at him. "Yeah. He says he needs a partial transplant."

"Whoa. That's pretty heavy," Zack said.

"I'll say. Do you think he's telling the truth, bro?" Tommy asked.

"I don't know," Jason said with a sigh.

Gina walked over to Kim- who was now sitting in a chair, drinking a cup of water. The brunette looked up at Gina and her eyes flashed.

"What do you want, Gina?" she asked in annoyance.

"Look, I don't wanna cause a scene, okay? I just think maybe you should go," Gina said.

"Excuse me?" Kim said.

"I just don't think you being here is such a hot idea, Kim," Gina said.

"Why? Because you don't wanna see any reminders that Jason was with another woman?" Kim said, setting her cup down on the ground. "I really don't care what you want, Gina. Jason and Jade want me here."

"That's just it. Jade. She's so attached to you. I don't think you should be spending so much time with her," Gina said.

Kim smirked and stood. "Why? Because I'm such a bad influence? You think I'm gonna have her all wild and smoking cigarettes on the side of the house? Have her sneaking off to rock concerts? Motherly concern. How sweet." Her voice was laced with bitterness and disgust. Kim was filled with so many powerful emotions right now.

Gina's eyes darkened. "Just find somewhere else to be. You shouldn't even be living here. It's only a matter of time before you turn Jade against me."

"You won't need my help with that one if you decide to check out again. Now, will you kindly get out of my face?" Kim said.

"I. want. you. to. leave. now," Gina said, her voice steel.

"Get away from me, Gina," Kim said in a dangerously low voice.

"You need to-" Gina was saying.

"I said get away-" Kim cut in.

"You shouldn't be-" Gina cut in.

"Leave me-" Kim cut in.

"I mean it. Go-" Gina cut in.

"If you don't-" Kim cut in.

"Don't try to replace me!" Gina yelled before she could stop herself.

"Get the hell away- ahh!" Kim shrieked, clutching her stomach. "JASON! Ahhh!" It couldn't be. Not now. Labor pains... .

Everyone looked over in concern. Jason, his mother and the former rangers hurried over to Kim and Gina just gaped in disbelief. Jason put his arm around Kim and looked at her in worry.

"Kim, what's wrong?" Aisha exclaimed.

"Kim, are you all right?" Tommy asked at the same time.

"What happened?" Zack exclaimed.

"What did you say to her?" Rocky yelled, glaring at Gina.

"I-I-I-" Gina stammered. "I didn't- Jason, I-"

"Shut up. Get away from her," Jason snapped venomously. Then, he refocused on a groaning, whimpering Kim. "Pinky, what's wrong?"

She looked up at him, her eyes wide with horror. "My water just broke."

Stay tuned. Cya!