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Summary: This may be out of order in whatever way, but hey, its my story, I get to decide how it goes. ;-) Sorry if it takes a while for me to get it posted, but I've been writing it in whatever time I get between classes and stuff and I'm laptop less so its all scribbled down on paper and I've actually gotta find time to type it all up. But hopefully I'll find enough time somewhere. =) Happy Reading!
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Calling In A Favor
2 Months Later
"Tommy, it's Me. Will you give me a call when you get in? I want your opinion on something. Tell David and AnneMarie I said hi. I love you." Kimberly said then hung up the phone.
2 Hours Later
"Hello?"
"Kimberly? Its AnneMarie. I just thought I'd tell you that Tommy is gone for the week. He left late last night."
"Oh. Thanks AnneMarie. That must have completely slipped my mind. Tommy didn't forget his cell phone again, did he?"
"No, I put it in his duffle bag."
"Excellent! Thanks for looking out for him."
"He really misses you."
"I know. I miss him too. How are you though?"
"I'm pretty good. I got an A on my math test last week!"
"Good! Congratulations!"
"Thanks!"
"Anything new going on around there?"
"Not really. David is moving back to Sam's after Tommy gets home."
"I heard . . . How's he doing?"
"Ok, I guess. He doesn't like to talk about it."
"He's just about as stubborn as Tommy is."
"Yeah . . . Kim, I have to go. I have practice in 20 minutes."
"Ok. Tell David I said hi."
"I will. Bye Kim."
"Bye Sweetie." Kimberly said hanging up, then dialing Tommy's cell number.
"Hello?"
"Tommy?"
"No, this is John. Tommy is just finishing up his last lap. Is this Kimberly?"
"Yeah."
"Hi Honey, how are you?"
"I'm ok. How are you?"
"I'm pretty good! How is Milan?"
"Its good I guess. I miss being home though. But I'll be in New York for a show in a few weeks."
"That's great Kimberly! I guess you'd like Tommy to be there with you, right?"
"I wasn't going to ask, but yes."
"He misses you."
"I miss him too."
"You two set any wedding plans yet?"
"No. I've been really busy. But we'll let you know."
"Sounds good. Tommy just pulled in. I'll take him the phone."
"Thanks John. I appreciate it."
"You're welcome Honey. I'll see you later." he said, then handed the phone to his nephew. "Its your fiancé."
"Cool, thanks!" Tommy said as he pulled his helmet off. "Hi Baby!"
"I miss you so much!"
"I miss you too Honey! How are you?"
"I'm hanging in there. I just really miss you."
"I know, I miss you a lot too. But Christmas is almost here."
"Yeah, finally! I wish I could be there Thursday for Thanksgiving."
"I wish you cold too. But you'll be there in spirit."
"Guess what?"
"I have no idea!"
"I'm coming home a week early!"
"Kim, that's great!"
"I just have to go to a show in New York for a few days, on my way."
"Excellent! You want me to meet you there?"
"Only if you want to."
"E-mail me the information and I'll be there."
"I love you so much Tommy!"
"I love you too Kim!" Tommy said smiling brightly. "And I can't wait for you to come home!"
"I can't wait either. I hate not being with you. I wake up every morning, wishing you were here. Then fall asleep every night, wishing I was in your arms. And that's after spending all day wishing I could see you, just for 30 seconds."
"Honey . . . . ."
"I can't wait to move to the LA office."
"How much longer do you think that will be?"
"I have no idea."
"So other than missing me, how are you?"
"Would you believe me if I said miserable?"
"You miss me that much, huh?"
"Every second!"
"Would you believe me if I told you I feel the same way?"
"I hate being so far away."
"Kimberly . . . . . Honey, tell me what's wrong? I've never seen you depressed like this."
I'm fine. Its just mood swings."
"I'm sorry Kim. I wish there was something I could do."
"I just wish you were here."
"So, what did you Uncle say?"
"What do you mean?"
"When you talked to him a few minutes ago. What did he say?"
"Just asked h ow I was and if we made any wedding plans yet."
"We should, you know."
"Yeah . . . . ." Kimberly said with a sigh.
"Kimberly, talk to me. Tell me what's bothering you."
"I'm fine. I'm just tired. And I'm kind of frustrated because nothing is going the way I want it to."
"Like what?"
"Just everything. Nothing is happening the way I planned it."
"Sweetheart, I'm so sorry. Tell me what I can do to help."
"I wish there was something you could do. But I can't think of anything."
"Is there anything you need?"
"No . . . I've got it covered."
"Have you talked to your Mom about getting married?"
"Yeah, a little"
"And?"
"I want to come home. That's all I want. I'd marry you tomorrow if I were home for good."
"So let's get married over Christmas."
"Tommy . . . . ."
"I'm serious. We can pull it off."
"You want to?"
"I just want to marry you."
"Well let me see what I can work out. I don't' want to marry you until we can live in the same city. But I think I can work it out . . .I'm going to try to be int eh LA office by Christmas. But New York already wants me, so I really don't know. We'll see what happens."
"New York isn't so bad."
"Its too far away. But we'll see, ok?"
"You know I'll support you, no matter what you decide."
"I know. That's why I love you." Kimberly said in a tired voice.
"Kimberly, its late there. You should get some sleep."
"I can't, I have a sketch to finish."
"Honey . . . . . You're exhausted. They're over working you."
"I know, but hopefully I'll have my own line sometime next year. And then I can start shipping it out to different stores."
"Why not open your own store?"
"I wish."
"So let's do it! I'm almost done with the dojo right now. And we have the money . . ."
"Tommy, you're crazy!"
"Yes I am! But I think we can pull it off."
"You're nuts!"
"Only about you! Come on Kim, you know you want to."
"You've lost it Tommy!"
"Just think about it. It could be fun . . ."
"Yeah, it could be fun, but be realistic."
"I am being realistic Kimberly. I think you deserve your own store. You'll be in charge of your own business, doing something you love. And since you'll be in charge, you can work when you want to, but you don't' have to if you don't feel like it. You get to set your own schedule, the way you want it. You've always loved being able to set your own schedule."
"I don't know Tommy. It'll be a lot of work . . ."
"Since when are you afraid of work?"
"I just don't want to kill myself. I want to have time for you , and for our family."
"You will have time Sweetie. I promise! We'll work it out."
"Tommy, you're crazy!"
"Just think about it."
"Ok . . . . . I'll think about it." Kimberly said in a defeated voice.
"Good . . . . . So is there anything you need? Anything I can do for you?"
"No . . . I just miss hearing your voice. I wish I was home with you."
"I know. I miss you too. But you'll be here in a few weeks."
"Yeah . . ."
"You sound really tired. Why don't' you go get some sleep. I'll call you tomorrow."
"Ok. Bye Tommy. I love you."
"I love you too Baby. Sweet Dreams." Tommy said, then hung up the phone.
2 Weeks Later
"Hello?" AnneMarie said as she answered the phone.
"AnneMarie, what size do you wear?"
"Who is this?"
"Its Kimberly, I need a favor. What size do you wear?"
"Shoes or clothes?"
"Clothes . . . Well, both."
"Either a 1 or 3 in clothes and a 7 in shoes. Why? What's up?"
"I need another model for the sow in New York next week. I just had one back out."
"So why don't you do it? Its always a good sign when the designers wear their own clothes, isn't it?"
"Yes it is, but I can't do it this time."
"Why not?"
"The clothes aren't my size. And I'm going to be going completely out of my mind anyway, so I'd rather have someone else model the clothes. So would you mind doing me this one completely huge favor? Please?"
"I don't think Tommy s going to let me . . ."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of your brother."
"Do you think he'll go for it?"
"Just say you'll meet me in New York next week, and I'll deal with Tommy."
"Sure, I'll be there."
"Awesome! Thank you soooooooooooo much!!!"
"You're welcome."
"Is your brother around?"
"Yeah, I'll go get him for you."
"Thanks AnneMarie. I really appreciate it!"
"Uh huh! Tommy , its Kim." AnneMarie said as she entered his room.
"Hi Honey! How's my girl?" Tommy asked as he took the phone from his sister.
"Hey Sweetie! You have a good night last night?"
"I just helped AnneMarie study for her science test all night."
"You think she's ready?"
"Yeah, she should be."
"That's good! I'm sure she'll do great! AnneMarie is a smart girl."
"Yes she is! How's my favorite girl though?"
"She's doing good. Actually needs a little favor though."
"You know I'll do whatever I can for you. Just tell me what you need."
"One of my models just backed out of the New York show and I've gotta either find a new size 3 model, or spend all week stressing, hoping the clothes can all be altered in time for the show. And that's assuming I can get another model."
"Sweetie, why don't you model for the show?"
"I can't . . .But I was thinking AnneMarie could . . ."
"Why can't you? You'd be great Kim!"
"I'm already completely stressed out over the whole thing. I don't need any more stress. Its not healthy."
"Kimberly, just try to relax. Everything is going to be fine."
"But I still need another model."
"What about Trini?"
"I need someone who wears size 3."
"Aisha?"
"Tommy . . . Please Honey? I really need AnneMarie! Just this one, I promise! She's perfect! Tall, tan gorgeous . . . Please Tommy, she's exactly who I need."
"I don't know Kim . . . I think she has tests next week."
"She can take them early. Please! I'm really working hard to get back to Angel Grove, and I need this show to go perfect! It'll mean a lot to me. Please Tommy! Just this once. Just let AnneMarie be in the show . . ."
"Kim . . . . ."
"Tommy . . . . . Please Sweetie. Its just once. I really need this show to go good. Its my ticket home. Just this once, I really need AnneMarie to model."
"There's no one else?"
"Do you know anyone?"
"No . . . . ." Tommy said feeling defeated.
"Me either. So can I borrow your sister just this once? I promise I'll make it up to you. You can even have one of your Christmas presents early."
"You're not going to let me out of this, are you?"
"Nope!" Kimberly said with a confident smile. Tommy sighed as he sat down on his bed and looked at the picture of Kimberly next to his bed.
" . . . . . Ok . . . . . You can use my sister . . . . ." Tommy said softly.
"Thank you Tommy! Thank you so much!!!"
"I just want you to be happy."
"I am happy. I have the man of my dreams waiting for me in Angel Grove. What more could I possibly ask for?"
"I love you Kim. I hope you know that."
"I do . . . I love you too Tommy. More than you know."
"So what do I have to do for next week?"
"Just have AnneMarie in NYC by Tuesday. I'll get her flight schedule and e-mail you the details in a little while. Did you already book your flight, or do you need me to do that too?"
"Actually, I hadn't gotten around to it yet. I've been busy . . ."
"Don't worry about it. I'll take care of that too. Just make sure to get yourself to the airport on time.
"I will. I promise!"
"I have to go, but I'll e-mail you the details in a little while. Thanks again Tommy. You're the best!"
"I love you so much Kimberly!"
"I love you too! Have a good day, ok?"
"I will. You too."
"Bye Tommy."
"Bye." he said softly as Kimberly hung up.
To Be Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .