Kim Possible Meets Street Hawk p 5
Disclaimer: I do not own Kim Possible or Street Hawk. Wish I did though.
Good and Bad News
Kim and Ron's parents arrived at the same time and went into the lounge. Mr. And Mrs. Stoppable listened to Kim's brief of the situation and were upset, but not with her. At that, they anxiously awaited word about Ron's injury.
They jump when the Doctor walks in and says, "I have good news and bad news. Good news is that Ron's going to recover. The bad news is that his right knee is destroyed. The damage inflicted by the tire was bad enough to cause us to glue the knee joint and the cap into one. We reinforced the site with screws at either side of the joint, rendering it totally stiff. Does he do any sports?"
Bonnie replies, "He's the Middleton Mad Dog Mascot. He's also Kim's partner in crime fighting. Does that mean he won't be able to be the Mascot anymore or Kim's partner?"
The Doctor nods and adds, "However, there is a prosthesis available that can repair the damage. It had just been approved by the FDA just last week. Problem is, however, it's a very expensive and complicated procedure. But it can be done."
Mr. Stoppable asks, "How much is it, just so we know?" Mrs. Stoppable glares at him and he explains, "If Ron's not going to be able to do the things he enjoys most, he'll withdraw into himself." Her face softens and she starts crying. He looks back at the Doctor, with an expression that seems to say, 'Please, don't let it be ten million dollars.'
The Doctor replies, "A surgery like that would run $100,000.00. That is the standard rate for a surgery of that complexity."
Kim asks, "Is it all right if we see him? Let him know he's going to be okay, just not as active as he used to be."
The Doctor replies, "I already told him about that, but as to the former, yes, you can see him. Just don't agitate him too much. He may be on sedatives, but he is angry about his situation."
They quietly nod and head to his room. Kim opens the door and sees him, tears running down his face. His face brightens when he sees her and he nods, giving her a thumbs up, letting her know he's not angry at her.
Kim walks in and says, "Hi, sweetie. The Doctor told you, huh?"
Ron nods and replies, "Don't beat yourself up about it, KP. It wasn't your fault. It was the fault of Motor Ed and Adrena Lynn. I would love to show those clowns up by coming back from this, no matter what. But, given the circumstances, I don't think that'll be likely, not by a long shot. Any idea what happened to cause it to go bad?"
Kim nods and replies, "Somehow, they knew we were coming. I have Wade working on it. I hope to hear back from him shortly."
Ron smiles at her and replies, "As long as you are safe, that is the main thing. I just wish I wasn't so clumsy."
Kim shakes her head no and says, "It wasn't you either, Ron. You probably weren't able to see it, but I did. They were intentionally trying to kill you. They aimed right for you. They just didn't figure on you trying to move out of the way."
Ron looks at her in disbelief and then realization crosses his face. "Someone told them we were coming, compromising the mission. Have Wade check the video system at the school. We may get a lead that way."
Kim is taken aback by that, but she chalks it up to the drugs in his system. She then decides it'll be prudent to do so to humor him and calls Wade on her Kimmunicator.
"Wade, Ron thinks if you can access the video system at the school, we may get a lead as to who compromised us."
Wade nods and says, "I'll get right on it, Kim. I should have something for you in two days, tops. Maybe less. But I'd have to pull an all-nighter."
Kim shakes her head no and says, "Go ahead and rest, Wade. If anyone should be restless, it should be me. I'm going to stay with Ron here in the Hospital, if the Doctor would allow me."
She then looks at the Doctor and he shakes his head no, saying, "I'm sure I have a pretty good idea of what's between you two. But, Hospital policy says that it's not allowed. However, you can visit him at the end of each day so he'd be kept in the loop."
She sighs and turns back to the device. "No go, there, Wade. I'll just leave the Kimmunicator with Ron so you can contact him and you can contact me at my locker."
Wade smiles and replies, "Sounds like a plan, Kim. I'll get on it tomorrow morning." He then ends transmission.
Kim then hands Ron the Kimmunicator and says, "I'll be by to see you tomorrow. I'll see about bringing you some Bueno Nacho, Grande size. Anything in particular?"
Ron nods and says, "I've always wanted to try eating a Naco with barbecue sauce."
"Barbecue sauce!" Kim can't help but start laughing and shaking her head, saying, "Now I know why I love you so much. You always try new food ideas, no matter how unusual they are." She then bends down and gives him a kiss on his lips, saying, "Don't go anywhere."
Ron chuckles and says, "Not much chance of that happening, my dear KP. But, wherever you go, I'll always be with you."
Kim starts tearing up, nods, kisses him good-bye and walks out. She finds a chair, sits down and starts crying again. Bonnie comes out and sees her. She then sits beside her and wraps her in a hug to reassure her.
She is then shocked to hear Kim say, "It was my fault. I should have reacted sooner. If I had, maybe Ron's knee wouldn't have been destroyed and he'd still be able to do his routine and be my partner."
Bonnie shakes her head no and says, "You heard what Ron said, Kim. It wasn't your fault. It was the fault of Motor Ed, Adrena Lynn and the person who compromised your mission. If your roles were reversed, wouldn't Ron feel the same way even though he did everything humanly possible to keep you safe? You did the best you could, but from the way you describe it, it sounded like they were actually trying to kill him. He is lucky to have a caring girlfriend like you and he is blessed by being alive still."
At that, Bonnie nods at Kim, gets up and goes back to the phone. After checking for people around her, she dials the same number. "It's Bonnie again. Candidate confirmed. You are go for contact." She then returns to Kim's side, tells her she'll keep an eye on Ron for her and for Kim to get a good night's sleep.
