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All they gave me was this ticket to heaven

But that ticket to heaven said to lie in the bed that you make

Now I'm restless and I'm running from everything

I'm running from everything

I'm afraid it's a little too late

"Ticket to Heaven" by 3 Doors Down

Divided We Stand

Ron wasn't tired or exhausted.  No, they would have to invent a new word to even come close to what he felt.  Which was why he was now in the elevator when he usually took the stairs to Bonnie's floor.

He had promised to stop by after his latest mission.  And he had never broken a promise to her yet.  He wasn't about to start now.  He didn't even bother knocking as he got to her door.  Ron simply pulled out his spare key and opened it as quietly as he could.

She was sleeping soundly and looked absolutely angelic to him.  A glance at the alarm clock showed it to be six in the morning.  He sighed softly and decided to leave after all.  Bonnie didn't have any early classes today so she would actually be able to sleep in.

He was stopped by a soft voice muffled by a yawn as he got to the door.  "Ron?  Is that you?"

"Yah, it's me."  Ron assured her as he approached the bed.

Bonnie turned on the light next to her bed and gasped when she saw Ron.  He had been going on missions non-stop for the last month.  More than he and Kim used to get in two, maybe even closer to three.  It was starting to take its toll and Ron knew he felt about ready to drop.  Apparently he looked it too.

She didn't say anything about it though, she already knew all about it.  Bonnie just lifted the covers and slid over.  Her exhausted boyfriend was barely able to crawl in at this point.

When she leaned over him to turn out the light she gave him a light kiss on the cheek.  "Just rest, you need it.  I love you."

Ron didn't here her though.  He was already asleep.

**********

Will Du walked through the corridors at an even speed.  His face showed no sign of any emotion.  Then again, neutral seemed to be the only expression he had.  The halls were practically empty and despite appearances the agent was enjoying the quiet.

A quiet that was abruptly ended when he reached an intersection and was knocked down by a red and blue blur.  Fighting the instinct to retaliate he looked to see who his attacker was.

"You seem to be in a hurry Agent Possible."  He said as they picked themselves off the floor.

"Ah yah, sorry about that Will. And you can call me Kim you know?"

"Very well Kimberly."  She just shook her head at him as they began down another corridor, apparently heading in the same direction.

"I just finished the last of my training."  Kim explained as they walked.  "Now that I have a little more time I'm going to go surprise my folks this afternoon."

Will didn't reply.  They walked in an uncomfortable silence for another minute or so.  Well, uncomfortable for Kim anyway.  It didn't seem to bother Will.

"Hey Will?  Can I ask you a question?"

"I suppose."  He said in a tone like he was of indulging a small child's whim.

"When I first came to Global Justice I was told that you didn't have to wait until you were eighteen to join because you were a special case.  What did they mean by that?"

Will suddenly stopped and looked at Kim as if he was debating something.  "I was raised by Global Justice.  My… parents were killed by terrorists when I was very young.  Chief Director Grissim took me in.  He was not exactly an attentive parent and often left me in the care of whatever agent he was upset with at the moment.  The ultimate insult, secret agent reduced to babysitting the bosses kid.

"The agents worked with me though, and I gained a great many skills in a short time.  Eventually I became so proficient that I began to do missions in an unofficial capacity.  I couldn't legally be put on the books until I was eighteen."

"Sounds like you've had it tough."

"I am fortunate to have be given the opportunities I have.  It is the only life I know and only life I wish to know."  With that Will turned and left down another corridor.

**********

Kim's family was definitely surprised when she showed up for dinner that night.  Happy, but surprised.  She had cancelled five weekend visits already.  They had barely seen her in the last month and a half.

Dinner was definitely something though.  The food was delicious.  The conversation was light.  The twins were aggravating.  It was just like old times in the Possible household.

After dinner they moved to the family room and sipped some hot coco.  The conversation seemed to get more serious as the more trivial topics were used up during dinner.  The topic turned to Global Justice and how Kim liked it there.  She told her parents that her training had just finished up today and that she would be around a little more now.

It was her mother who asked the question she was dreading though.  "So, how is Ron?"

"I… well… I don't really know."

"Come again?"  Came the confused question from her father.

"Well,"  Kim started looking decidedly uncomfortable.  "We haven't really seen much of each other since I started at GJ.  Either I'm training or on a mission or it's him who's off on a mission.  I'm kinda surprised he kept going without me."

"He's doing pretty well for himself from what I hear Kimmie Cup.  Very capable apparently."  Her dad added.

Kim looked down a little crestfallen.  "I know.  It's just… he never showed that he was this capable when he was with me."

"Well Kimmie."  Her mother said.  "Sometimes people have to be on their own to find out what they can really do.  Find their mark in the world.  That's all Ron's doing.  Trying to find his place."

"I know.  And I know I should be happy for him but it's hard.  We never get to see each other anymore.  With my GJ training done it should be a little easier, but we're both still really busy with classes and missions."

"Yah, and all the time he must be spending with his girlfriend can't help."  Tim chipped in.

Kim looked up quickly in surprise.  "Girlfriend?"

"He didn't tell you?"

"No.  I'm sure he meant to though."  Kim's eyes got this far away look and it was clear she wasn't paying attention to her family anymore.  "Yah, he must have."

When Kim left that night Tim turned to his brother and gave a high five.  "Operation happily ever after is officially underway."

"Hoosha!"  Jim replied.

"Why did we pick such a lame name again?"

"Because 'operation break up Ron and his mystery girlfriend and then get Kim and Ron together' was too much of a mouthful."

"Oh ya, right."

**********

"Girl, I can't believe you're finally going to make it to a party!"  Monique exclaimed as she led Kim up to the frat house.  Booming music could already be heard and people were lingering around outside.  Some were making out.  Some were obviously drunk despite it still being early.  Some both.

Kim didn't notice any of this.  Her mind was still on the comment her brother had made the night before.  "You're sure Ron is supposed to be here."

"That's what he said."

"And you don't know who he's dating?"

"Sorry, it's a big campus.  Even I can't have all the gossip."  Monique said giving her friend a knowing grin.  "Why?  Jealous?"

"Pft.  No way."  Kim replied quickly.  "I just want to make sure she's… good enough for him.  Yah, that's t it."

"Sure, sure.  I believe you."  Came the sarcastic reply that was lost in the noise as they entered the house.

Kim immediately went up to people and asking if they had seen Ron.  In many cases having to describe him.  It didn't take long for her to be pointed to a room down the hall.  Now Kim should have known better and knocked but she didn't.  This was Ron after all, he wouldn't be doing anything at a party like this.  Right?

Kim froze as she opened the door, completely shocked.  It left as quickly as it came and she did something that few had ever witnessed with her.  She screamed and ran from the house.

Ron came out of the room seconds later pulling his pants up from around his ankles.  He was calling out to her, but she refused to stop.  He finally caught up with her on the outside and stepped in her path to stop her.  "Kim just wait!  Let me explain."

"No. No I can't take this!"  Kim exclaimed frantically.  "Not her.  I could have been able to handle you with anyone but that bitch!"

Ron faces contorted with anger at that comment.  "Did you ever think that this wasn't about you!?!  It's about me and her!  You don't know her like I do.  You have no right to judge me or her!"

His face softened a bit and he looked at her almost pleadingly.  "I've supported you in everything you have ever done.  Every guy you dated, even if I didn't like them.  I even supported you with GJ and you know how I feel about them.  Why can't you support me with this?  I love her, Kim.  I love Bonnie!"

"I can't."  She told him.  "I just can't"

Then she turned and ran.  As Ron watched her go he could have sworn he saw tears streaming down her face.