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Chapter 21

A few letters had been sent and received by the gang to Kim over the last 5 months, each letter they received from Kim the more she said about her coming home in a few weeks time. Some letters seemed really upbeat but others sounded as though she was down. They all put it down to what time she wrote the letter and how tired she was.

One lunchtime the Dojo was pretty empty. Rocky and Adam were sat at a table going over the books with Billy's eagle eye overseeing them while Trini and Aisha chatting to Ernie about different things, mainly the wedding. None noticed when a person walked in. That was until she dropped the hefty bag with a bang.

"Well this is some welcome home party". The figure pushed her sunglasses onto the top of her head.

"KIM". Aisha looked up and ran to greet her friend soon followed by everyone else.

"In the flesh". Kim hugged each in turn, leaving rocky while last and gave him a hug and kiss.

"What you doin' home". Aisha asked when everyone had greeted her.

"Well, I said to myself 'Kim you need a break', also I thought you'd need my expertise with planning the wedding". Kim laughed. "Hey Ernie, how's bout a strawberry and kiwi smoothie". She walked up to her old friend and gave him a hug.

"We sure do, He's no use". Aisha answered as she nudge Adam.

"God, look at you, your so big". Kim put her hands round Trini's large stomach.

"Yep, 6 months". Trini informed her.

"Boy/girl"?

"We decided not to find out until the birth. But we have chosen some names". Trini said sitting with Aisha and Kim.

"And"?

"Tirek or Taj if it's a boy and Nicole or Summer if it's a girl".

"And what's wrong with Kimberly"? Kim joked.

"There's only room for one Kimberly". Trini joked back.

"And Sha, how far have you got with the wedding plans"?

"Not far. We've got the bookings for the ceremony and reception done, all the invitations have been sent and returned. That's it. We left the dresses until you came home. So we can sort them out while you're here". Aisha informed her.

"Later that evening, Kim and Rocky had disappeared off upstairs to their apartment. Adam was finishing his last lesson and Aisha and Trini were making dinner for everyone bar Kim and Rocky, who they suspected needed to be alone.

"Was it me or does Kim look different to you"? Trini passed Aisha some ingredients from the fridge.

"Yeah she looks, slightly thinner and more tanned, but I suppose it's from all the work. I think the biggest change is her attitude and stuff". Aisha replied recalling an earlier conversation about the work she was doing.

"Maybe. It's probably because she's tired and doesn't really want to talk about Florida while she's on holiday from it". Trini told her.

Rocky sat next to Kim and passed her the mug or coffee which he had just made. She gently took a sip checking the heat at the same time. Rocky watched her do this intently. He had often watched her. He knew that after taking a sip she would put the mug on the coffee table and then curl her legs underneath her. She did. He smiled slightly to himself.

"What you smiling at"? Kim looked sweetly at him.

"Nothin', just thinking bout how much I love you". He answered as he rested his arm on the back of the sofa an stroked her hair softly.

"I love you too". She leant forward and brushed his lips with hers. Then he pulled her into a hug and they sat like that for a while until she fell asleep when he carried her into the bedroom and pulled the covers over her, then wandered next door to the others.

"Hey guys, anythin' left to eat"? Rocky walked in making everyone jump.

"Sure, in the kitchen, Where's Kim"? Adam said looking at his lone friend.

"She fell asleep". Rocky picked up the massive bowl of lasagne up off the side board and a fork before sitting in the empty chair. "I think something's up though. Her eyes are all tired looking and she's quieter than usual".

"It's probably because she is tired. She'll have done her gym work then got straight on a plane to here". Trini excused her best friends behaviour even though she had doubts of her own. She knew she would have to talk to her about it.

The next morning, everyone was up early enough to open up the Dojo, everyone that was except for Kim, who hadn't stirred all night according to Rocky. Even Zack or Jason had heard anything from her. Trini and Aisha yet again put it down to tiredness. Later that day Kim arose, looking slightly better for the sleep. She even managed to teach one of her more experienced classes.

So what do you think. I had a sudden urge to write another chapter. I'd like you to help me choose the names for Trini and Billy's baby out of the ones in this chapter! Please R&R!