A/N: Disclaimer. Kim Possible, Ron Stoppable, Josh Mankey and the other characters that were in the Disney Show Kim Possible belong to the Disney Corporation and not me or anyone else who I know. Also I make no claude from this little hobby.
I again want to thank CajunBear73 for his excellent beta work. If you can read it thank him.
I also want to thank Rye Bread, readerjunkie, CB73, EnterpriseCV-6, Classic Cowboy and Earl Alison for the reviews, I really appreciate them.
OK to tell you the truth this is sort of a set up chapter, but I hope you all enjoy it.
ST-103
Revenge and Reversal
Chapter 29
The Ronald and Kimberly Stoppable home. Middleton, Colorado:
"Mrs. Kimberly Stoppable?", a voice asked over the phone.
"Yes this is she. What may I do for you?", she asked.
"I am Marshall Funderburk, I work for Judge Snobblestone as his clerk. He would like to invite you and your family out to dinner at your convenience.", Funderburk informed her.
"Well Sir my husband gets back into town tomorrow evening. We have a dinner planned for Kimberly's at eight. Would that be too late? Since Ron owns the place we are regulars and it would be our treat.", she replied.
"Well the Judge wanted to thank you, but seeing you already have plans I'll pass the invitation on to him.", the clerk stated.
"Do you know what this is about so that I know who else to invite?", Kim queried.
"Yes Ma'am it is about the annulment. It has been granted and finalized, and his Honor thought that you and your family would like to celebrate that fact.", he responded.
"Then I'll invite my lawyer, his wife and both my and Ronald's parents. We'll even get one of the private rooms.", Kim laughed, "I can't believe it, I'm finally free of those people! Gosh will Ron be happy. Thank you so much Sir, you just made my day. Thank you so much."
Kim was between calls for the next evening's dinner invites when her phone rang.
"Hello Stoppable residence.", Kim greeted the caller while finishing up her list.
"Kim it's Hope we're a couple of hours out.", a voice told her.
"That's good, how's Tommy doing?", Kim asked.
"He was great last night.", Hope's voice seemed to sigh.
"Thanks for sharing that with me, I'll be sure and let the guys know. They should be waiting for you when you get to the condo.", Kim replied, "Oh, and we have a dinner planned tomorrow night at Kimberly's do you want to be there? Some good things are going to happen from what I've been told."
After a moments pause the woman's voice came back on, "Sure Kim we'll be there, I just had to check with the boss." Kim could hear coughing in the background.
"We'll see you later Kim.", Hope told her as she hung up.
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"Boss? Me?", Tom Wilson asked in shock as he glanced over to the flirty woman sitting next to him.
"Yeah too bad we can't go inside when we get in and have about an hour to ourselves before everyone shows up, but I guess it's better this way.", Hope replied.
"Yeah it is, we want to get unloaded and have the truck turned in before night. Then we can unpack your things tomorrow.", Tom explained.
"Well considering that Mike is helping this won't take long. He might not be the brightest bulb in the lamp, but he's nice and loyal and is the strongest three men I have ever met.", Hope giggled, "Wait to you see what he can do."
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Wanda and Suzie's:
"Hello.", the tall Japanese woman stated.
"Wanda this is Kim. Would you tell your menfolk that Tom Wilson will be back in town in a couple of hours with the truck?"
"I will Kim-san, do you wish for Suzie and myself to help?", Wanda asked.
"Uh no they have enough hands; oh we are having dinner tomorrow night at Kimberly's. You're invited and it's at eight. Will that be a problem?", Kim asked.
"We do not have any plans for that night Kim-san. We will notify the men and put it on the calendar.", Wanda replied.
"Good I have to go. I'll see the boys later.", Kim told her.
'See the boys later?', the ninja mused, 'She is going to help move her friends in! In her condition?'
"Albert-chun, your friend will be back in a couple of hours. Suzie and I will accompany you in helping to move Tom Wilson-san and Hope-san into their home.", she told him as she walked into the kitchen.
"I thought that you and Suzie were going shopping honey?", he replied.
"We can all go after we get them moved in, more hands will make the work go faster.", she responded looking at her childhood friend who was staring at her.
"Sure honey, whatever you say.", Bert replied not catching the look between them.
"Good tomorrow night we have dinner at Kimberly's at eight. Make sure you wear a sports jacket.", she instructed.
"Yes Ma'am."
"And slacks."
"Of course Dear."
"And nice shoes."
"Anything for you honey."
"And a tie."
"A tie?", Bert asked and Walt sat wide eyed.
"A tie that I pick out.", Wanda clarified.
"Oh I understand. Yes my dearest sweetheart what ever you want.", Bert succumbed.
"Ah Bert...what just happened?", Walter asked.
"Walter-chun?", Suzie asked.
"Yes honey what do you want.", he answered lovingly.
"Make sure that tomorrow night that you wear a sports jacket.", she instructed.
"And slacks and nice shoes and a tie that you pick out?", he asked not being stupid or oblivious.
"Of course Dear.", she replied with a smile, before uttering in Japanese, (See mine picks up fast Wanda-san.)
(Mine is older, he has more to unlearn...But he is progressing nicely.), Wanda giggled and leaned forward and kissed him on the lips.
Walter spoke up, "I hate it when they do that."
"Yeah me too, we gotta learn Japanese.", Albert replied.
"Hey we have a couple of hours. I wonder what we can do in that time.", Walt asked as he leered at his fiancée.
"I have an idea Walter-chun. We'll see you in a while.", she told the other two adults as she snatched her man up and made a beeline for her room.
Wanda was almost as fast as she grabbed on to her man nearly spilling the coffee in his cup as she headed the opposite way.
"Don't make so much noise this time.", Wanda called over her shoulder after her friend.
"Like you're one to talk.", Suzie taunted back with a flick of her hips almost causing poor Walter Harris to drool all over himself.
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Global Justice Headquarters:
"Well, well, well if it isn't Dr. Blue Boy and Professor Midget.", Shego snarked as she stood alongside Deputy Director Du causing him to choke back a laugh as the two got off a hover jet.
"Shego...I see that you haven't lost your caustic attitude since I saw you last.", Drew Lipsky moaned back to her.
"Oh dry up Drewbie, it's only been three weeks since our last little get together.", she laughed
"Three weeks, has it really been that long?", he mused while stroking his chin.
"The marks from the riding crop should be just a memory by now Doctor.", Shego laughed even harder.
"Uh you didn't hear that right gentlemen?", Dr. Drakken asked knowing that his green girlfriend didn't care who knew.
"Not a thing Doctor.", Will smiled seeing how relaxed they were around him now.
"The next time, I'll film it. If everyone else can get rich doing it why can't I?", Shego continued to torment her former boss.
"Oh c'mon Shego, why don't you pick on Demez for a change?", Drew asked.
"Cause he's married...well he was, and has enough problems of his own.", Shego continued to harass Drakken, "But that is a valid question. OK midget as long as you've been away from your wife, why don't you try to get any?"
Losing his German accent he replied, "Because all women pale in comparison to Helga dear lady. If I even see another woman I know that she doesn't even come close to my beloved." 'And it is a warning of what they can turn into as well.', he thought knowing he could try out for the Catholic Clergy at this point of his life if he was the religious type.
"Damn...he actually said that?", Shego looked astonished not being able to read the short ex-villain's mind.
Wanting to keep the little reunion from getting out of hand Will Du asked, "Why don't we go inside so that we can go over the evidence that we have from the raid in Japan."
"OK Mr. Stick-in-the-Mud, lets go then.", Shego motioned for the men to lead her into the complex.
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"Dr. Load I think you all know everyone here?", D.D. Du asked him.
"Dr. Lipsky, Miss Goth, and Professor Demez...It's good to see you all again and I want to thank each of you for helping out over the years since the invasion.", Wade told them.
"Is Frau Stoppable still mad at me for taking those cheap shots at her?", Demez asked.
"I think she got over that a long time ago Professor. What was done to her by Dr. Hall, her former husband and this Mr. Fukushima was so much more evil than anything you ever thought up...Well I really don't have words to describe it without swearing and I have tried to give that up for Jonnie.", he informed them.
"Jonnie? Your dating a guy Load...I never woulda thunk it.", Shego snorted.
"Jonnie Rockwaller is a woman, a very beautiful, nice young woman. And in time if things work out we'll get married.", Wade clarified.
"Oh I'm sorry.", Shego tried to reply.
"She's not sorry Dr. Load, just horny. And until she gets some, she's going to be like this. I've been dealing with it for about ten years.", Drew explained.
Demez saw his shot, "Toyz only du zo much for der green fraulein?"
"Shuddap runt.", Shego grunted as she lit up.
"Ah Shego do you and Drew want to go into the back room for a few minutes to relieve some stress while the rest of us get ready for the presentation?", Will asked.
"Yeah, we'll be right back don't start without us.", Shego grabbed Drakken and dragged him into the back room and locked the door.
They heard some thumps and bangs before it got quiet. Wade explained, "It's soundproofed. I'll set up the DNA scanner and get the rats out...Uh I forgot they're in the room with the two love birds. Sigh, Never mind, let's go out for a soda, this could be a while."
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Tom Wilson and Hope Chang's Condo. Middleton, Colorado:
"Wow look at all those people this is going to happen fast.", Hope looked in awe as she noticed eleven people standing out in front of the condo including one of largest and strongest men she knew or ever met for that matter.
Hope got out as the truck started taking charge, "Alright before we off load why don't we move some stuff around inside first so that we have room to put things."
After opening the door most of them followed her inside to do her bidding since she was the 'woman of the house'.
Tom, Ben and Big Mike stayed out side and moved Hope's car into the garage, then took the trailer off the back of the moving truck.
In thirty minutes they had begun to move boxes into the house. Seeing this, Albert Harris went outside and helped with the big stuff. Someone had really thought about how things were going to be placed because boxes were labeled. Tom for his part had cleaned out a bedroom and had moved a lot of his things into the basement.
Two hours later everything was out of the truck and Mike was reattaching the trailer. A few minutes later Ben followed Tom out as he drove over to the We Haul ® Store to turn the truck in and pay the final fees.
By the time they returned most of the boxes and Hope's furniture had been moved into at least temporary locations in the condo.
Ben walked in the new love nest, "Damn this doesn't look like a bachelor's pad anymore Tommy. I think you've been domesticated."
"WOW does the place ever look good now.", Tom laughed as he looked around.
"You like sweetheart?", Hope asked seeing her man's eyes opened wide.
"Y...Yeah. Wow, I mean really wow.", Tom was at a loss for words not knowing that Tara, Becky, Bonnie and Kim had already been shopping a couple of days earlier for some things that they knew that Hope would like in her new place.
"With descriptions like that I know we did OK.", Kim laughed, "Now how about us leaving these two and let them get settled in, I have pizza being delivered over at our house. Tara, Bonnie and Luki are icing down soda as we speak."
"How about us?", Hope asked.
Kim looked at her watch and the doorbell rang, "Yes, right on time are we good or what? I believe your pizza is already here."
Becky cut in, "Check your emails tonight and your voice mails. We have a dinner at Kimberly's tomorrow night. Ladies dress like ladies, gentlemen, jackets and ties."
"And slacks and nice shoes too.", Albert and Walt chorused, "And ties that the women pick out."
"See they can learn. What did you guys use for reinforcement?", Becky laughed.
"Asian secret.", Wanda confided.
"Some secret.", Suzie laughed.
"Come on lets get out of here and let these two have some peace and quiet.", Becky implored them.
"I'll go home and get Justine and the kids.", Mike told them.
Chris Campbell spoke up, "Charlie and I have to go get the wives. See ya in a little while."
"Good idea guys go get Beth and Joann. Mike, Bonnie's looking forward to seeing your daughter again though it's only been a day.", Kim told him, "She really likes little Kimmie."
"I know that's why she's Kimmie's Godmother and why Felix is Kimmie's Godfather.", Mike replied softly.
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The Army War College:
"Colonel Jackson, how are you this evening?", Ron Stoppable asked, seeing a man he admired come into his office as he was preparing to leave for the evening.
"Coming over to invite you to dinner. Welch wants you and me and our wives to meet him for dinner.", John Jackson informed him.
"Sir, KP is in Middleton and I really don't want her traveling until after the babies are born.", Ron replied, 'A few months after the babies are born.'
"I know, but I had to make the invite that way.", Jackson informed him.
"Sir could you extend my regrets? I..I want to go back to my place and call home. I miss her and Anna.", Ron asked.
"I think that you could spare the CO a little of your time Stoppable. They'll be alright. Actually I called Kimberly earlier tonight and she's at home with some friends eating pizza. She told me it was alright.", he replied.
"Oh alright Sir, let me get my coat then.", Ron told his former S-2.
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"OK where's Ranger boy at Kim?", Monique looked around the other Rangers who paused while eating their pizza and looked at her, "Sorry guys, it's a habit of mine."
"And one which you should think about breaking too.", Bonnie laughing as she took another bite, watching her favorite girl.
Kim looked sideways, "Sometimes I even agree with Bonnie, but Ron was invited to a dinner tonight, I think he should be finding out right about now since his office hours just finished."
"Oh what's that all about?", Monique asked.
"I don't know, I guess he'll call me when he gets in.", she shrugged her shoulders, "Now where is my daughter?"
"She's with Mike, RD and Ron-san, they're playing some game.", Tara pointed towards the room that was used as a Anna's play room for now."
"I didn't see Yori. Are she and Hirotaka here.", Justine asked.
"They're meeting with some friends about something.", Kim replied without giving out anymore information of their activities in Middleton.
"Well I can see how they are able to leave him with friends, he's a very well behaved boy.", Tara observed.
"And his cousin keeps a close eye on him too.", Kim noted as she nodded over to the door of the room the kids were playing in.
"So your sister-in-law is getting some practical experience?", Bonnie mused to Kim.
"Yeah something like that. You see Luki like Hanna are more like big sisters to Anna than anything else. And when you think about it the only child in that room besides Mike (a chorus of snickers) who isn't related to her is RD.", Kim explained.
"How did Ron's study come out?", Bonnie looked around not knowing who else knew.
"Great B, you know I took over his office when we needed another bedroom, now he's got it back with a vengeance. Brick's Dad, Buster, did a really great job. I hope that Ron is gonna be happy with it.", the red head replied.
"That's great, Ron needs a place where he can study. Now why are we going to Kimberly's tomorrow?", the teal eyed brunette asked wanting to know what was going on.
"A couple of reasons, but I think of it as a get together with our family and friends right before the Holidays. Cause we might be busy.", Kim answered cryptically, "Not only that but little Kimmie has developed a taste for prime rib."
"What hasn't she developed a taste for.", Bonnie snorted.
"Sometimes the best foods are the simplest though.", Justine came over and sat down.
"Last night I made macaroni and cheese, I added onions and olives, some little smoked sausages. She and RD loved it."
"You can do that with mac and cheese?", Bonnie asked.
"Yeah why not, there's no rules when it comes to kids, if it's fairly healthy and they like it...let them eat it. Not only that, but it's cheap.", Justine laughed, "Of course when dealing with someone like Kimmie you have to remember to make a lot." Causing the other women to laugh.
"Well now I know what to make then when you guys come over and I babysit.", Bonnie laughed, "But I have a serious bone to pick with little Kimmie. Last week while she was over she re-programmed my computer. I had to have Wade come over and fix it."
"Felix said from now on we just lock the room when she's at the house.", Bonnie chuckles.
"Won't work Bonnie, she's learned to pick locks. Don't know where she picked that little talent up, but all we need is her around and we never have to worry. Somehow she figured it out when RD locked himself in the bathroom at the restaurant. I think he did it 'cause she was annoying him. Anyway she found this piece of wire that was on a food delivery package earlier in the day and the next thing you know she's dragging RD out.", the blonde genius related the story.
"That girl is getting too smart.", Monique observed from another chair, "Where's yours and Ron's rents Kim?"
"Mom and Dad are out at a dance class and the Stoppables will be back in town tomorrow. Hanna was ahead on her classes so she was able to go on their trip. Sometimes they leave her with us, but since Ron's been at the War College teaching his seminar they take her with them.", Kim replied.
"Don't they trust you with your niece?", Mo asked.
"You know that's what I thought, but they explained that with both Anna and Hanna it would be to much for me without Ron around.", Kim informed them.
"Why is that?", Tara asked.
"She still runs on the ceiling."
"She what?", Bonnie spit out her food onto her plate.
"Oh I thought you knew. Hanna Stoppable can run on the ceiling she's been able to do that since before we graduated from high school. I thought everyone knew that.", Kim explained not revealing everything else she could do.
A couple of men and women approached the Middleton women, "Uh Kim thanks for having us over, but we're going to get home. Chris and me will be ready for the hand-to-hand classes tomorrow at the GJ dojo.", Charlie Yates told Kim.
"Thanks for dropping by, I'll be at GJ as well tomorrow. It was good seeing you again Joann and Beth, remember to let me know when you're planning on being here Christmas.", Kim told them as she got up and escorted them to the door.
"I can have Yori do the teaching if you want.", Kim giggles to get their response.
"Ma'am don't bother her on our account.", Charley paled
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Thrombold's:
"Good evening Sir, Ma'am.", Ron Stoppable told Colonel Welch and his wife as the Jacksons followed him to the table.
"It's good that you could take some time and dine with us Sergeant Stoppable.", Mrs. Welch stated.
"It's my pleasure Ma'am. I was just surprised by the invitation that's all.", Ron replied.
"And why would that be Sergeant?", he former CO asked.
"Well at this time of year everyone is so busy.", Ron replied.
"That sniper wound still has ya doesn't it? It was this time of year, I remember when you got hit. We thought we lost you son.", Adam Welch told the younger Ranger.
"Thanks Sir, I guess it didn't turn out that way though. Good thing to. KP and I have Anna and the twins. I've been blessed.", Ron mused out loud as he held the chair for Martha Jackson to sit down, "I suppose the wound does get me. You know it's funny that it happened just about to the minute that Kim married her EX."
"Yeah now that I think about it you're right.", Welch remembered.
"And it almost went to hell for you too. Now what do you want to drink?", John Jackson asked.
"I guess a draft beer Sir.", Ron replied as a waitress arrived, "Heard any news from the unit Sir?"
"Yeah they might be rotating back early. I'll bet a certain woman will be glad to hear that.", Martha told him.
"Well I can keep my mouth shut. Major Booth is supposed to return for R and R. Monique and he are staying at the house. I'd love to see him again and see if I can make a suit out of him.", Ron chuckled.
"You wouldn't dare.", Welch threatened mockingly.
"I wouldn't? I have an opening for a man with tactical experience in operations. When we get a relief call I want someone that can take the bull by the horns and make things happen right now. Mrs. Stoner is the face of the Team along with KP, but I want someone to be able to put things into motion at a moment's notice.", Ron told them.
"Well let us have him for a couple more years..."
"He's going to get his Masters, if he does that while in, he'll have to give the Army at least three more years. We'll discuss it Sir. I won't pressure him, but I'll have the opening there for him. If he doesn't take it right away someone will be able to fill in, but I'd like to have him with me and KP.", Ron explained.
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Remote Idaho:
"Honey bunny I have another set done. Another day or two and we should be ready. Now we're going to have to obtain some weapons for our Mr. Fs to use. We just can't have them standing around.", Dr. Hall told her boyfriend.
"Are you sure a regular gun store is going to have what we require to accomplish this operation. I mean if Stoppable has some Army guys they might be able to get automatic weapons from GJ to attack us.", he told her worriedly.
"Well where are we going to get what we need?", Amy asked.
"Why don't we do some midnight shopping at a gun store and then we can use the stuff we get from there to maybe raid a National Guard Armory or something. I heard that they have all sorts of automatic weapons there.", he informed her
"You know when they won't expect us?", Amy asked.
"No when won't they expect us?"
"Christmas Eve, then Christmas night at the National Guard place.", the fat geneticist replied.
"Oh I was going to take the night off honey.", Josh moaned.
"Honey criminals don't take nights off we have to take advantage of every opportunity.", she giggled, "Now come here and show me how much you love me."
"Amy pooh, I still have a hard time thinking of myself as a criminal. I feel I was wronged by Kim and that asshole Stoppable. He should have died then I could have gone on with my life. It's not fair.", Josh ranted as the short fat scientist pulled him into her chest.
"Relax homey bumpkin, go and look up where some of those big gun stores on the internet so that we can start getting the things we need for our new friends.", Amy suggested.
"Alright.", Josh muttered, 'and I miss my friends and our little games down in Taos too..wonder if I can go back there when this is all over when Stoppable and Kim are dead?'
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Thrombold's:
Mrs. Welch told the others, "You should really try the carrot cake here it is outstanding."
"That's a great idea honey, I think I'll have one.", the full Colonel responded, looking over at his guests he finally decided it was a good place to bring it up.
"Sergeant Stoppable, you have served your country admirably both before when you were serving under me and now as a civilian. I don't even need to go into your 'other' activities as a hero with your wife or the charity work that you have done and are continuing to perform."
"Get to the point honey.", Mrs. Welch prodded.
"Ah yes Dear.", he looked at her.
"Well the Army, and the Army War College are going to create a scholarship in your name to deserving individuals to remember and inspire others to try and approach your level of service.", he finally got out.
"Sir? In my honor? There are others more deserving than I am. I'm just a dumb grunt who was lucky enough to meet the right girl of my dreams at the age of four and somehow managed even, through my stupidity, was able to end up with her as my wife. She made me better. Just being around her made me better. Everything that had any real purpose in my life somehow tied into what I became through her. Kim and her parents are the ones who should be honored not me.", Ron tried to deflect the compliments.
"Kim may have inspired you, but you had the courage to fight those bad guys, to join the Army when you thought you had no options. To serve with honor in the Army and to be able to perform hazardous duty within the Rangers. Now you are doing even more...putting together trusted friends to again go out and help people with your own money and efforts. So the arguing is closed; now the Secretary of the Army and the President of the United States of America have decided that you and your family will come to the White House this spring to meet with the President and the First Lady for a dinner in your and Kimberly's honor. We would have done this before, but since Mrs. Stoppable is probably not feeling like traveling right now we have put it off until spring.", Adam Welch told his shocked former soldier.
"Sir, I'm not sure what to say..."
"Did I tell you this was voluntary? No I didn't. I'm sure that the day at the White House will be a pleasant experience for you Kimberly and your Team. Just think of what kind of trouble Anna will be able to get into.", Adam Welch smiled noting that Ron flinched, "Don't worry they have understanding guards all over the place."
"Sir I didn't do any of that stuff for recognition, I sorta shy away from that, if you remember..."
"I have a wonderful memory, think of this as God's way of getting even with you. Don't worry, Colonel Grant, Colonel Jackson and myself with our wives will be there as well as Major Booth and his wife.", Welch explained.
"Monique's going to be there? I mean KP didn't mention it nor did she when I talked to her last.", Ron replied hoping that some of his wife's and his best female friend's stories about him didn't make it all the way to the top, "She's going to be real fat...oh no, she'll probably blame me for that."
"She doesn't know yet, Colonel Grant knows and I suspect that Major Booth will be finding out soon. So I would say that they all will know in short order. You can think of this as a Christmas Present from a grateful nation. Now do you want decaf coffee with your carrot cake or regular?", he finished.
"Damn Sir...Sorry Ma'm, but KP doesn't like surprises...Never has. And I think this one will top it off, if you know what I mean. I guess I know a few women who are going to be gown shopping. I can feel the old credit card starting to smoke already.", Ron laughed, De-caf I guess."
"Oh yes Sergeant this is going to cost you some money. You did mention that you have lots of money right?", Jackson asked with a smile.
"Yes Sir."
"Then it won't be quite as painful. Remember Colonel Welch and I have to buy gowns for our wives as well.", John Jackson informed him, "At least you have a fashion executive living with you."
"And one that doesn't mind getting into my ear about anything either.", Ron moaned.
"Take it like an assigned mission Stoppable.", Welch instructed, "Oh don't wear the Canadian intelligence tie."
"Sir...you mean from Joe?", Ron asked.
"Yeah we got the low down on it.", Adam told him.
"Yes Sir.", Ron replied, 'Man I would have liked to wear it one more time for Joe.'
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Point Hope, Alaska:
The vet lay sweating in his cot tossing and turning. "Ah there he is...Taking the shot...Breath and let a little out...Squeeze...Oh God no...That kid...Dammit, dammit, dammit."
'God not again. When will it end?', the one known to all his friends as Crenshaw thought as his eyes snapped open.
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The Ronald and Kimberly Stoppable home:
"Good night everyone and thanks for coming over. We'll see ya all on Christmas, remember Ron's making dinner.", Kim told them as they all began to go home.
"Well Monique we have Hope back and Ron's Study is done and his Ranger surprise. It' looks like we've had a heck of a week."
"And you're best man is gonna be home tomorrow..."
"And the annulment is in too. That's one reason for the dinner.", Kim explained.
"Like you need a reason to eat at Kimberly's.", Mo laughed.
"That too, am I so obvious Moni?", Kim asked though keeping quiet on the other reasons because she knew Monique Booth (nee Jenkins) was the biggest gossip west of the Mississippi.
"Only to a few of us girlfriend. Well I'm tired. Luki already put Anna down, I checked on her earlier. She is so sweet when she's sleeping or any other time for that matter.", Monique told her best friend.
They stopped as the phone rang. "Stoppables.", Kim spoke into the mouthpiece.
"Hey KP, remember me?", Ron asked.
"Hmmmm, I don't know. You sound familiar. Are you someone I dated in the past?", Kim tried not to giggle.
"Oh I'd say we did a lot more than dating. How ya been honey?", Ron clarified.
"Good Ron, Hope and Tom are moved in to his condo. We decided to leave them alone for the night.", she replied.
"That's good honey, well I found out what they wanted tonight."
"What is it Ron?", she asked.
"Well they want us to go to a dinner in our honor.", he told her.
"Well when and where is it supposed to be? I really feel like I'm too fat to go anywhere right now.", Kim informed her husband.
"Well it's supposed to be in the spring, so the babies will be here and it's planned for Washington, D.C.", Ron gave his wife more information.
"A dinner for us in Washington? Why. I mean that's all nice, but I'm going to be busy nursing and..."
"Honey, I think we have to go..."
"Why?", she asked.
"Well the person inviting us is sorta influential.", Ron really didn't want to say who set this all up.
"OK who has that much stoke that you're all nervous about it, it's almost like the President invited us.", Kim responded lowly.
"Yeah well now that you mention it, this person is sorta like the President, as a matter of fact he is the President. And the dinner is a formal affair. We're to spend the day at the White House and bring the families too.", Ron finally got it all out.
"Are you sure you're not kidding me Ronald Stoppable?", Kim grumbled.
"Yeah I'm pretty sure. Colonels Welch, Jackson, and Grant are going to be there with their wives. Major Booth is going to be with his wife too.", Ron explained.
"Monique didn't say anything to me about it.", Kim told him noticing the African-American woman was now looking at her with questioning eyes.
"Ah Mo doesn't know yet, Major Booth is supposed to let her know real soon KP. I think that's the type of thing that a husband ought to tell his wife. Anyway I think Becky is coming and Sergeant Turner and Tara and Tommy and Hope. Walt and Suzie and Albert and Wanda. I asked if Luki and Tim could come. Both of our 'rents are going to be invited. I know that I've missed someone but for the life of me I can't remember.", Ron told her.
"Well we have time and can straighten it out. Do you want me to tell Monique?", the red head asked.
"I would have her husband inform her KP.", Ron replied
"OK Ron, Oh make sure that you are ready to go out to Kimberly's tomorrow. We are eating there after you get in. I have the Anna Room at eight in the evening.
"I'll be ready when you pick me up honey. Listen I'm gonna hit the sack. I love you and I always have.", Ron told her as he hung up the phone.
"What was that all about girlfriend?", Monique asked.
"Oh just another dinner party that Ron and I got invited to this spring. We'll talk about it later. I'll see you in the morning Moni, I'm gonna check on Anna and go to bed.", Kim hugged her friend.
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