Disclaimer: I own ONLY AnneMarie, Fabiola, Madam Velosomikh, Madamé Císerosa, K.C. Anderson, Amelia Herrington, and baby Mariah.

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. =) Also, I've decided to make it easier on people to let me know what they think, and give me more ideas of what to write. If you would like, I can be reached via email or Yahoo! messenger at AdorableKittens2002@Yahoo.com or via AOL instant messenger as PrincessSpzMnky . Feel free to drop me a line if you'd like. =) Happy Reading! =)

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Author's Note: I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry I haven't updated lately. Between working 50-60 hours a week, then going to school and trying to keep up with my friends, all while trying to get ready for a major cross-country move in just a few weeks, I've got A LOT to do! So I'm really sorry for taking so long, and I hope you all don't hate me too much. LOL ;-) I'll try to get more up soon. Just try to be patient with me. =) I'm doing my best. Anyway, I hope this will hold you guys for a while. Feel free to IM or email me with your thoughts, reviews, rants, raves, etc. Enjoy!






The Morning After



"Mr. Oliver . . . . ." a soft voice said, shaking Tommy awake. "Mr. Oliver . . . . ."

"Huh? . . . . . Where am I? . . . . . . . . ." Tommy's voice trailed off, as he looked around the room,, an quickly realized exactly where he was. "Oh my gosh!" he said in a panicked voice. "She's not . . . . . Please tell me Kimberly is ok . . . . ."

"From what I can see in her chart, she's in pretty bad shape . . . However, the fact that your wife made it through the night speaks for itself . . . . I need to run a few tests, wold you like to go get yourself some coffee or something?"

"Can't I just stay with her?"

"Actually, it looks like you have some visitors out in the hallway . . . . ." the nurse said, looking toward the window near the door. Tommy turned to see his parents standing outside with his daughter. "Go ahead, I'll be done in a few minutes." she said motioning for Tommy to leave. Tommy sighed as he stood up, and looked at Kimberly's still form.

"My parents are here with Mariah . . .I'll be right outside . . . I love you . . ." he said placing a gentle kiss on her lips, before turning to leave the room.

"Hi Sweetie." Christine said hugging her son. "How are you holding up?"

"I'm ok . . ." Tommy answered softly. "I kind of just woke up . . . The good news is that Kimberly made it through the night."

"That's wonderful news!" Daniel agreed.

"What are you guys doing here?" Tommy asked.

"I wanted to come see how you and Kimberly were doing, and I figured you could use a hug from your favorite daughter. So we took AnneMarie to school, then headed down to visit." Christine explained. "Don't worry about your sister, we haven't said anything to her."

"Thanks." Tommy said with a sigh.

"Hey Mariah, I think your Daddy needs a hug and kiss!" Daniel said to the little girl in his arms.

"I think Pappi is right." Tommy agreed, reaching for his daughter. "Come here Princess." Mariah immediately settled into Tommy's arms, laying her head on his shoulder, as she sucked on her pacifier. Tommy kissed the top of Mariah's head as he held her.

"I'm glad you got some sleep last night." Christine told her son.

"What time did you leave last night?"

"Around 1:30. You had fallen asleep, so I helped the on-call nurse check Kimberly's vitals, then gave her instructions on what to do if anything happened."

"Did you sleep?" Tommy asked.

"I slept for a few hours. I'm used to going without sleep though, so I'll be ok."

"Mariah woke up at 5:00 though." Daniel told him.

"Yep, she does that! But she usually goes back down around 9:30 or 10." Tommy told them. "What time is it anyway?"

"Its 10:30." Christine answered.

"Did Mariah sleep in the car?"

"Your Dad is the only one who didn't."

"Oh . . . I'm glad you guys got some sleep."

"Do you want me to talk to AnneMarie after he show today?"

"I don't know Mom . . . . . I have no idea what's going on right now . . . . . I can't even think straight."



"I know its hard Honey . . ."

"Jason called this morning. He said he would come down after he finished teaching."

"Ok . . ."

"Aisha is taking care of the store. She said to call if you need anything."

"Actually, you know what I need? Clothes and my cell phone charger."

"I've got them right here!" Daniel said holding up a duffle bag.

"Oh! Thanks."

"Have you heard any news at all?" Christine asked as Tommy turned and looked in the window to see Kimberly. Tommy just slowly shook his head, as he watched the nurse work.

"How about I go see what I can find out."

"And I think I'll go pick up some food." Daniel offered. "Would you like me to take Mariah with me?" Tommy didn't answer. "Ok . . . . Tommy, call me if you need anything. I'll be back in a few minutes." he said as Christine took the duffle bag. She stood with Tommy for a moment as Daniel walked away, then slowly headed into Kimberly's room.





To Be Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .