Chapter 25: The Perfect Day

Tommy and Kimberly were sitting in Kimberly's living room after she got the girls off to bed. She was leaning against his chest with a sigh. "Tommy…" she murmured.

"Yeah?" He answered.

Kimberly closed her eyes. "When do you want to get married?" She asked. Tommy tilted his head back slightly.

"You know…I haven't really thought about it," he replied.

Kimberly giggled as she sat up and sat in his lap. She pressed her forehead against his. "How about tomorrow night?" She asked. Tommy gave her a quizzical look.

"Isn't it a bit soon?" He asked.

"No, been waiting nine years for this," she replied.

Kimberly laughed when he turned over so he was on top of her. "So do I take that as a yes?" She asked. Tommy smiled and kissed her neck.

"You know it," he replied.

Kimberly giggled before pushing him back. "Not here," she insisted. She had him sit up before getting off the couch, grabbing him by his hand, and leading him to her room. She opened the door and had him go inside first before she followed him, closing and locking the door behind her.

Later that night, Hannah woke up to the sound of rocks hitting her window. She got up and walked over to her window. She opened it to see Conner there. "Hey," he called quietly. Hannah pushed her hair behind her ear.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" She asked.

"Came to see you. Come down here, I wanna take you somewhere," he replied.

Hannah smiled as she closed the window. She pulled on jean shorts, a green tank top, and she put a headband in her hair. She climbed out window. She gasped when she slipped from the side of the house. Conner caught her in his arms with a grin. "Nice fall," he commented.

"Nice catch," she answered.

Conner set her down on the ground. Hannah smiled and held Conner's hand as he led her to his car. "Where are you taking me?" She asked.

"You'll see," he replied.

Hannah sighed and Conner drove off.

They came to the beach and Hannah looked at Conner with a quizzical look. "Conner?" She asked.

"You'll see," he answered.

They got out of the car and Conner led her to a cave. "Conner…" she trailed off.

"Don't worry," he assured her.

They walked through the cave and Conner stopped near an opening. "I found this the day after you fell from the parallel bars," he informed. They turned a corner and found a pool of water with a small waterfall inside. "Conner…it's beautiful," she murmured. Conner wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed the side of her head.

"Just thought it'd be perfect for your birthday," he commented.

"What? My birthday's not till…" Hannah trailed off.

Conner held up his watch which read midnight. "Till today," he answered. Hannah smiled and held his hand. "Happy birthday, Hannah," he murmured. She leaned back against his shoulder and closed her eyes with a smile on her face.

(Next Night)

Kimberly took a deep breath as she looked at herself in the mirror. "This is it, no turning back," she murmured. She looked up when there was a knock on the door. Blake came in with a smile.

"Hey, mom," he greeted.

Kimberly stood up. "What are you doing here? I thought you were over in Europe?" She asked. Blake laughed and hugged her.

"You think I'd miss my mom's big day?" He asked.

Kimberly kissed his cheek. "You got here awfully fast," she commented. Blake grinned.

"I have my ways," he assured her.

Kimberly smiled and looked up when the door opened. "Ready?" Captain Mitchell asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be," she replied.

Blake left the room first and Captain Mitchell led Kimberly out of the room.

The wedding was taking place in Kimberly's backyard that overlooked the ocean. It was the perfect view. Enough seats were set up for everyone that was coming. Tommy stood there feeling nervous and smiled when Kylie came down the aisle first, then Hannah and Conner, Hunter and Tori, and Trent and Kira. He felt the air leave his lungs when he saw Kimberly coming down the aisle. "Beautiful," his mind told him.

Kimberly's dress was simple yet elegant. It was strapless, went about five inches past her knees, there was a belt around her waist, and it was lightly outlined with pink. Her hair was pulled back in a bun with white flowers surrounding it. Instead of a veil she wore a tiara.

They stopped when they came close to Tommy. "Who gives this woman to this man?" The minister asked.

"I do, William Harrison Mitchell," Captain Mitchell replied.

He kissed Kimberly's cheek with a smile before handing her off to Tommy. Kimberly bit her lip as she handed her bouquet off to Hannah and held onto Tommy's hands.

The ceremony was going smoothly, nothing could ruin this day. When it came time for the vows, Kimberly felt a lump rise in her throat as she started hers. "I…um…I never thought I'd see this day. I've pictured it over and over in my head for nine years. I was torn when I wasn't near you. Tommy, you are everything I have ever wanted and have ever needed. I give you my life, my heart, my soul, I give you everything I have, because you mean that much to me. I love you so much and I'm happy to become your wife today," she explained. Tommy smiled and gave Kimberly's hands a gentle squeeze.

"Kimberly…Beautiful…whenever I think back on us, my mind always drifts back to the day I first laid my eyes on you. I saw you staring at me at the karate expo when I first came into town. You welcomed me with that beautiful smile, and those glittering eyes. Even today, you welcome me home with that beautiful smile and those glittering eyes. I'm happy to know that you have given our daughter a life, as well as these kids. You are the greatest person in the world, Kimberly Ann Hart. That's why I'm glad that you're mine and I'll love you to no end," he explained.

The minister nodded his head. Kimberly felt a tear fall down her face and she tried to keep herself from crying. "The rings," the minister instructed. Conner handed the minister the ring. "Tommy, you will place this ring onto Kimberly's left ring finger and repeat these words after me," he instructed. Tommy took the ring and started to place it onto Kimberly's finger. "With this ring, I thee wed," the minister informed.

"With this ring, I thee wed," Tommy answered.

Kimberly took the other ring and she felt her throat tighten. "Kimberly, you will do the same," he informed. She nodded her head slowly and she started slipping the ring onto Tommy's finger. "With this ring, I thee wed," the minister repeated.

"With this ring, I thee wed," Kimberly answered.

Kimberly looked at Tommy to see him let out a sigh of relief and she giggled slightly. "By the Powers invested in me in the state of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife," the minister announced. Tommy wrapped his arm around Kimberly's waist and kissed her gently.

"And it's about time," Jason called out.

Everyone laughed, including Tommy and Kimberly. "Ladies and gentlemen I present to you Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Oliver," the minister announced. Everyone stood up clapping and cheering for the couple that were together at last after nine years of separation. Kylie put her basket down and ran up to her parents. Tommy picked her up with a smile and kissed her cheek.

"Am I still a Hart?" Kylie asked.

Kimberly smiled and she touched Kylie's cheek. "You're an Oliver now," she replied. Kylie smiled and she hugged them both tight.