It had been a couple days since Tommy had found out that Abby was his daughter. Only Jason knew. Tommy had said that he wanted to tell his parents before anyone else found out and they were told by someone else. He didn't want that to happen. Kimberly had to agree. Tommy had been staying at Jason's apartment with them because Abby hadn't wanted him to leave. That was fine with him. It seemed like every night for some reason or another Kimberly would end up sleeping in his arms. He didn't think that he would ever even want that again. He was finding it harder and harder not to fall in love with her again. Well that wasn't exactly true because he had never actually fallen out of love with her.
"Come on Munchkin we have to go." Kimberly was trying to brush Abby's hair which Tommy and Abby had fought her to leave down. 'I want my mom to see how beautiful her hair is.' Tommy had said. She had to admit that as hard as it was to brush out, her hair was beautiful. She had let Abby pick out her outfit for the day. She had to admit that her daughter had great sense of style even at five. She had picked out a cute pink sun dress with short sleeves and sandals.
Tommy stood by the front door watching as mother and daughter fought about Abby's hair. He smiled at the sight. Finally ready to go they followed Tommy out to the car ready to go. Tommy had went to talk to his parents the night before and told them about Abby.
Flashback.
Tommy sat down at his parent's table with them in front of him. He had told them that they needed to talk and they were worried. "What's going on Tommy?" His mother had asked. She had seen a change in her twenty-two year old son. He had been happier this past week. She hadn't seen him that way since he had been with Kimberly. She had been so sad when Kimberly had disappeared.
"Well I wanted to let you know something." They sat waiting patiently for him to speak. "Kimberly came back about a week ago." Him mom covered her mouth with her hand and gasped.
"Is she okay? Where has she been? What's going on Tommy?" His mom spoke a million words a minute.
"Mom calm down. She's fine. She has been in Paris with her mom. However." He hesitated. "She brought something back with her."
"Like what?" His dad asked curiously. "What are you afraid to tell us son."
"Whatever it is Tommy you can tell us." His mom said covering his hand with hers.
"Okay. She brought my daughter with her. I have a daughter." He said and waited for the screaming to begin. He watched his parents closely. They hadn't said a word. They were sitting there shocked. What could they say. "Mom. Dad."
"When did she have a baby Tommy?" His mom breathed. "You haven't seen her in like six years. Don't tell me you...in high school?"
"It was the Christmas after she left for Florida. When she came back for a visit." He explained. His dad still hadn't said anything though.
"Why didn't you tell us immediately when you found out?" She asked.
"Actually I am." His mom looked at him confused. So he sighed and explained better. "She actually didn't tell anyone but her mom that she was pregnant. The only thing that I can tell you is that she got the impression that I was with someone else and left the country. I can't tell you everything though."
"Why would she keep your child from you though Tommy? I mean are you positive that it's your child?" His dad finally asked cutting in.
"Dad when you see her you will know that she is mine. She looks just like me. She's beautiful." Tommy said his eyes sparkling. "She is so happy and full of life. Kimberly has taken such great care of her all alone."
"What about her mom?" Her mom wondered.
"Her mom didn't want to have anything to do with her or Abby." Tommy started.
"Her name is Abby?" His mom asked excitedly. He could tell that they were going to be all right with this. "How sweet. What's her middle and last names."
"Um actually I haven't asked Kim that yet." He said sheepishly.
"Well bring them over right now. We want to meet our granddaughter." His dad said standing up.
"Wait you guys are okay with this?" Tommy asked watching his parent's face.
"Look Tommy. She is our granddaughter. And yes you were both young but you have obviously talked with Kimberly and are obviously still in love with her. Yes she made a bad choice but we have to move forward and spoil that child like you have never seen." His dad patted his back and smiled.
"I'll bring them over tomorrow." He said.
End Flashback.
Tommy led the way into his parent's house with Kimberly behind them. Abby was excited to
meet her grandparents. She had never had a relationship with her other grandma. She had only seen Abby once when she was born and that was it. She held her dad's hand as he lead them into the den. Tommy's mom saw them first and raced to hug Kimberly.
"We have missed you so much my dear." She said smiling. She hugged Tommy. His dad followed and did the same thing. Tommy had picked Abby up and held her close. She was clinging to his shirt. She had never been shy but now meeting her family she was.
"Mom. Dad. This is Abby." He said looking at his daughter.
"Hello there Abby. I'm your grandma." Tommy's mom said taking Abby's hand and smiling. Abby giggled.
"Hi grandma." She replied.
"I'm your grandpa."
"I like you guys. You're nice." She said smiling. Tommy set her down and she pulled his dad down to her level and hugged him.
"You are right Tommy. She looks just like you." His mom said kissing his cheek. She smiled at Kimberly and pulled her into another hug. "She is beautiful Kimberly. I am so happy you came back." Kimberly hadn't expected such a warm welcome. Tommy had told her that everything went okay when he had gone to see them but hadn't expected it to be this good.
The new grandparents talked with Abby and played on the floor with her while Tommy and Kimberly sat on the couch and watched in amazement. It was amazing how one little girl could effect people this much. "Oh I asked Tommy last night dear." His mom suddenly asked. "But what is her full name."
"Oh I guess I should have told Tommy when I first got here." She laughed. "It's Abigail Jayne Oliver." She said proudly with a smile. Tommy turned his head in shock.
"Wait you gave her my last name?" He asked as his mom clapped her hands happily and went back to playing.
"Well she is your daughter." She replied touching his face. His mom caught this exchange and grinned to herself. Her son was falling hard again for this woman. They were good together and had a child together.
"Yeah but I thought you would have given her yours."
"No she needed to have her father's name. It should be that way." She suddenly frowned. "Is that okay. I mean." He cut her off by placing a finger on her lips.
"It's wonderful. I'm so happy that you did. I'm even happier that you showed her pictures of me and she knew who I was. That she knew she had a father." He saw the tears in Kimberly's eyes and pulled her into a hug. "Don't cry Beautiful." He said to her softly. She opened her mouth in surprise and looked into his eyes.
"You haven't called me that in years." She whispered.
"I know." He said sitting back against the couch. He didn't release her hand but turned his attention to the scene on the floor.
