Chapter 8: Wedding Day and Kimberly's Memories

Author's Note: I have realized that what some things I have done I have been mistaken. Give me a break, I'm just started this. However, I don't care what you flamers say, I will never, never give up. Now, on with the story.

A month passed and Kimberly was able to get over her little incident with Jake. Tommy suggested that they could hold the wedding back another month, but she couldn't wait any longer. She wanted to marry Tommy and the day finally came for the wedding to be put on. Kimberly was standing in the room when Ann came in. "Mommy; do I look pretty?" She asked. Kimberly looked at her daughter with a smile.

"Oh, sweet heart! You look gorgeous," she replied.

Ann was wearing pink buckle shoes, a pink dress, around her neck was the necklace that belonged to Ms. Hart, and in her hair was a headband with pink roses.

She smiled and hugged her mother. "Mommy, you look beautiful," she complimented. Kimberly smiled and kissed her daughter's forehead. "Did grandma send you this dress? I found it in her closet when I was living with her," Ann stated.

"Yes, your grandmother sent this to me. She thought I would like it better than waste money on a brand new dress," Kimberly replied.

There was a knock on the door and Ann answered it. She gasped to see that it was Jason. "Jason!" She gasped. She hurried over and hugged him. "I'm so glad you could make it," she murmured. She kissed his cheek before staring at him.

"Why couldn't you make it to the rehearsal last night? We had to have Billy walk me down the aisle," she informed.

"Sorry, I couldn't call to tell you that I couldn't make it, my flight was cancelled last night. There was a storm and it knocked out the power out, so I couldn't call," Jason explained.

Kimberly understood and saw Ann staring at him. "Jason, this is Ann. Ann, this is my best friend, Jason," she informed. Ann held her hand out to him while blushing. Jason smiled and then he looked at Kimberly.

"She looks just like you," he commented.

Ann giggled and hid behind her mother. There was another knock on the door and Ms. Hart came in. "My, my, Kimberly Ann Hart, you look dazzling in my old wedding gown, if only your father had the nerve to come and see his own daughter's wedding," she commented.

"Mom, please understand that I don't mind that dad won't come to the wedding. As long as I have my friends and my family here I am happy," she insisted.

Ms. Hart hugged her tight with a smile. "I am so happy for you. You have the perfect man and a beautiful daughter. Hopefully you'll have more to come," she commented.

"Mom," Kimberly giggled.

Jason put a hand on her shoulder with a gentle smile. "I think it's time to go," he insisted. Ms. Hart went to sit down while Jason led Kimberly and Ann out of the room.

Tommy was in his own room getting ready himself when Ms. Oliver came in. "Are you ready for your big day?" She asked. Tommy smiled and hugged his mother.

"I'm glad you could make it," he murmured.

"I wouldn't miss my baby's wedding," she insisted.

She touched his face with a smile. "To think that you were once a baby now here you are a full-grown man getting married and you already have a baby. One day I'll be getting message of another Oliver," she assured. Tommy rolled his eyes before smiling at his mother. "Tommy, if Kimberly is as strong as she is, why didn't she report this man to the authorities?" She asked.

"Kimberly was afraid of what he would do if he ever broke out. She ran to me, I was her second choice. I was too much in shock of finding her on my doorstep to even ask why she was there. I then found the bruises and the light in her eyes were gone. I knew why she ran to me. She didn't have to tell me anything, but I just needed to make sure. The night she told me about Jake, I wanted to kill the guy with my bare hands. Then I knew that Kim wouldn't want me to do that, so all I did was keep her safe. That was until she met up with him again. I watched her fight him, I was trapped at the time. He was stronger than her so I had to break free. I saved her, but she was so weak that she almost died. I saved her from death. I hope I can save her if this happens again," he explained.

Ms. Oliver placed a hand on his shoulder and gave him a comforting smile. "You sure do love her, ever since high school. I'm sure you two will live happy lives together," she assured. Tommy nodded before pulling on his tie. She kissed his cheek with a small chuckle. Afterwards, Tommy left for the wedding.

When he stood at the alter with Adam behind him, Tommy smiled as Ann came down the aisle spreading the flowers. His eyes widened to see his beautiful bride. Kimberly smiled at him as Jason gave her away. As the ceremony went on, Tommy and Kimberly surprised themselves with their own vows "Kimberly, when I first met you in high school, I thought you were an angel that fell from heaven. I had a hard time concentrating in school. All I could think about was you. I was surprised to keep my grades up. Asking you out and then it was history. I still loved you the day you gave me the letter to break up with me. I didn't understand why, but the day you came to me I understood why. Thankfully I was able to see the child that I love so much. I love you, Kimberly, I'll love you now and forever," he explained. Kimberly smiled and started her vows.

"Tommy, I felt something the day I saw you at the karate competition. I was attracted to you. I was waiting for you to ask me out, but I knew you had to wait. The hardest thing I ever had to do was let you go. I was scared of what you would think if you found out about Ann. I had no other choice but to find you and tell you about Ann. I still loved you even when I sent the letter. I will love you forever. I love you so much, Tommy," she explained.

As the minister said another prayer, Tommy and Kimberly smiled at each other. "By the power invested in me. I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride," he announced. Tommy lifted the veil from Kimberly's face and kissed her passionately. "Ladies and gentlemen who witnessed such a ceremony. I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oliver," he announced. Everyone started clapping for them. Pictures were taken and congratulations were exchanged.

During the reception, Tommy took Kimberly by the hand and led her out to the dance floor. They were laughing and smiling. They were as happy as they could be. He then picked her up and spun her around just like he had when they first kissed. Once he placed her on the floor and they shared another kiss. Then she looked over at Ann, who was sitting next to Connor. She remembered the day she found out she was pregnant and the time her nightmare first started.

(Flashback)

Kimberly was sitting on the table in the room fidgeting with her shirt. Dr. Taylor came back into the room with a small smile. "Congratulations, Miss Hart, you're a month pregnant," she congratulated. Kimberly's eyes widened and fear entered her heart. "Would you like me to contact the father?" She asked.

"No! I mean no, I'll take care of it," Kimberly assured.

"All right, I hope I'll see you in a few months," Dr. Taylor insisted.

Kimberly nodded before leaving.

She wrote the letter to Tommy and felt tears threaten to fall from her eyes. She placed a hand on her stomach before sending the letter out.

A few days passed and she was walking down the street when she met Jake. "Hi," he greeted.

"Hello," she echoed.

"I'm Jacob Thompson."

"Kimberly Hart."

"Kimberly, such a beautiful name for a beautiful woman."

Kimberly laughed while blushing. "So, would you like to take a walk with me?" He asked.

"Sure," she replied.

They walked together when he noticed a sad frown on her face. "What brings that frown on such a beautiful face?" he asked.

"Oh! Sorry. I feel so stupid to say this. I can't really start a relationship right now if that's what you're looking for. I just broke up with my boyfriend a few days ago," she explained.

"I'm sorry to hear that. Did he treat you right?" He asked.

"Yes, he treated me great. Send me gifts for my birthday. When I lived in the same town as him he gave me roses and other gifts for special occasions."

"What happened?"

"It gets complicated to keep a relationship together when you're living so far apart. I had to break it off. Not only that I got scared."

"What are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid of the simple pleasures of life. Marriage and everything else."

She knew that she was lying, but she didn't care. She didn't want to tell this complete stranger that she broke up with her boyfriend because she was pregnant.

When the time came for her to give birth, her friend, Karen, was there while she went through childbirth. "It's a girl, Miss Hart," Dr. Taylor announced. Kimberly smiled with grateful tears in her eyes.

"My little baby girl," she sighed.

Karen placed the baby into her arms and Kimberly gladly took her child in her arms. "What are you going to name her?" Karen asked. Kimberly looked at her daughter with a smile.

"I'll name her Ann Bridget Oliver," Kimberly replied.

"Why are you having her last name Oliver?" Karen asked.

"Karen, ever since I met Jake, he's been stalking me ever since the night he raped me. He'll believe that Ann is his, so I have to keep her safe."

"You're right. What are you going to do when he does find you?"

"I'll keep her protected."

Kimberly looked at her sleeping daughter with a smile. "I'll protect you my sweet baby Angel," she whispered.

(End Flashback)

Tommy could see an off look on her face and leaned down to whisper into her ear. "You're so far away, my Pink Princess where are you?" He asked. Kimberly smiled as she looked at him.

"I was thinking," she replied.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I'm thinking about the time when I found out I was carrying Ann and when I first met Jake," she replied.

She leaned against him trying not to cry. Tommy kissed the top of her head and held her close.

After another hour, the newlyweds went off on their honeymoon.