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 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:

Hey Everybody!

I was just sitting around and thought I would give you all a small present for Christmas this year. I'm sorry I've been slow in updating, but I've had a really rough few months and unfortunately I've been pretty depressed. (LONG STORY!) However, with the holidays upon us, I am trying my hardest to make the best of it and at least keep a smile plastered on my face, even if it is somewhat phoney. Oh well!

Anyway! I just wanted to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the rapidly approaching New Year. I hope you all get everything you have ever dreamed of. :-)

Dreams

Voices Through The Static

"Daddy!"

"Huh?!? . . . . . . . . . . Mariah?"

"Daddy!"

"Tommy?" Kimberly asked puzzled at hearing her daughter's name.

"Daddy!" Mariah cheered again.

"Mariah! Oh my gosh!! Where's Mommy?" Tommy asked breathlessly.

"Daddy I miss you."

"I miss you too Baby. Is Mommy with you?"

"Tommy, it's Jason. Kim is right here. Where are you, are you ok?"

"I'm ok, but I'm not sure where I am. There was an explosion in the lab and I ran. The whole place is on fire . . . . ."

"Where are you, what's around you?"

"I'm in the middle of nowhere. All that's around me is plants and stuff. All I can see is plants and dry land, then the lab on fire in the distance.

"Tommy, Hayley is there looking for you. Have you seen her?" Kimberly finally asked.

"I haven't seen anyone since the explosion. I just ran until I was far enough away to be safe."

"How far was that?" Jason asked.

"Let's just say all that ranger training came in pretty handy."

"Tommy, do you have your phone?" Kimberly asked.

"The battery fell out while I was running. It got dropped and I didn't notice it had fallen apart until I stopped running."

"Thank goodness for communicators." Jason told him.

"Yeah really."

"Let me call Billy and see if we can track your coordinates and have Hayley get you out of there."

"Thanks Jason."

"Daddy, when you come home?" Mariah asked.

"Soon Princess. I miss you."

"We miss you too Tommy." Kimberly told him as Jason quickly dialed his phone. "I'm glad you're ok. I was really scared."

"Me too. I love you Kim. I'll be on the next flight home."

"Teleportation was so much quicker." Kimberly joked.

"No kidding. Those sure were the days."

"Just come home soon, ok? I hate it when you're gone."

"I hate it too. But on a happier note, how have things been since I left?"

"Pretty busy. Jut a lot happening all at once. How has your trip been up until today?"

"Long. Unfortunately, now that the lab blew up, there is no telling if I'll ever get my doctorate. I don't know how much of the work we've all done has been lost."

"Honey, I'm sorry. I know how important this has all been to you. And Im sure it will all work out in the end, even if you have to do a little more work than you thought to get your degree."

"You've always been the positive one . . ."

"Somebody has to."

"I love you Kim, you know that right?"

"Of course. I love you too Tommy."

"Daddy?"

"Yes Princess?"

"Can we go park when you come home?"

"We can go anywhere you'd like." Tommy said with a gentle laugh.

"Can Mommy and Aunt Ammie come too?"

"Of course! You can invite anybody you want."

"Can we go today?"

"Sweetie, Daddy won't be home for a couple more days, but maybe Mommy will take you."

"But I want you to take me!"

"Ok. We can go when I get home. You and Daddy and anyone else you'd like, will all go to the park."

"Ok."

"Are you being a good girl for Mommy?"

"Yes."

"Does Mommy agree?"

"She's been perfect." Kimberly told him.

"Just like her Mother." Tommy said proudly. "I miss you guys so much!"

"We miss you too Tommy. You'd better hurry and get back here soon, you've been gone way too long!"

"I know. I promise, I'll be home as soon as I can. And you know what? We're not taking anymore trips alone. I'm really starting to get sick of this happening. There's always some kind of crisis. From now on, it's all or nothing."

"Sounds perfect!" Kimberly agreed.

"Kim . . ." Jason said, stepping up next to her.

"Honey, Jason needs to talk to you."

"Ok. I'll be home soon. I love you."

"I love you too. Mariah, say bye bye to Daddy."

"Bye Daddy! Love you!"

"I love you too Princess. I'll see you soon."

"Tom . . ." Jason started as he took the communicator from Kimberly. "Hayley is on her way . . . But she seems a tad suspicious . . . . ."

"So then I guess I may have to do some explaining . . . . . That's fine, I just want to come home."

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