Mr. Fielding asked as he opened her door and gently leaned her back.
She was starting to come to.
Kimiko said as she touched her head.
Are you hurt? Lex asked
Is there another definition for Ow that I don't know about? Kimiko asked as she started to get out of the car.
You're fine. Lex said half heartedly as he to started to get out of the car.
Okay take it slow. You might have a concussion. Mr. Fielding said holding one of her hands and his other arm went around her shoulders.
I'm fine. Kimiko said as the three of them made their way out of this ditch.
Okay well I still want to take you both to the hospital just to make sure. Mr. Fielding said.
No, no hospitals I just want to go home and see my kids. Kimiko said.
Ms. Fielding ran up to them.
I can't get any service here. She said as she put her phone back in her purse.
Good, I am going to drive home and there is nothing you can do to stop me. Kimiko said really trying not to sound like a total witch but she just wanted to go home and wake up from this nightmare.
Okay fine but as soon as we get service we are calling a our family Doctor to come to the house and check you and Lex out. Do you think you will be able to drive if you can get the car out of the ditch. Mr. Fielding asked.
Don't worry I'll be fine. Really it looks worse than it is. Kimiko said as her and Lex went back to the car.
They got the car out easily and were then on their way home. When Ms. Fielding got her cell service back she called the family doctor. She explained to him what had happened and how they both appeared to be fine but they just wanted to make sure. He agreed to come to the house but he had to bring his daughter with him, because they were spending the day together and it would be quicker than dropping her off at their house.
Kimiko and Lex pulled in the drive way. Kimiko looked in the mirror and fixed her hair so it would fall over her cut so the children wouldn't be scared. Lex was on his phone.
Hey Ryan, where are you right now? Well we are in the drive way we should be in the house in a minute call me when you get this. Lex hung up the phone.
Voice mail? Kimiko asked as she opened her car door.
Lex said as he too got out of the car.
Okay we called our family doctor he should be here in a few minutes. Just to make sure you guys are okay. How are you two feeling? Mr. Fielding asked knowing that it was a stupid question after all they have been through in the course of one day.
Lex said as he walked around the car to where Kimiko and Mr. and Ms. Fielding were.
Good, I just have a headache. Kimiko said holding her head which was pounding.
She then headed into the house. As they entered the house she saw that it was all put back together and that all their friends were in the kitchen.
Well you didn't think we would let ourselves in and just leave the house a mess did you. Jack said as he saw the shocked look on both Kimiko's and Lex's face.
You guys this was so nice. How can we ever thank you? Kimiko said
Well I have an idea. Bray said as he stepped forward and kissed her.
Hey, hey, hey, can you please pretend like you care that your parents are here. Ms. Fielding said as she walked into the room.
If you're here then where is Martin? Mr. Fielding asked.
Where else with Trudy. Bray answered.
Where are the twins? Lex asked noticing how quite it was.
Ryan took them grocery shopping. Lynda said.
Plus Delia, you and me are going to go out later we are going to show you the town and drown are troubles with coffee. But she had to go home for a while. So we will be meeting up with her later tonight. That is if you are up to Lynda said noticing the cut Kimiko had on her head.
I'm okay but, when you say grocery you mean cookie and ice cream shopping. Kimiko said
They all laughed. At the same time there was a knock at the door.
I got it Mr. Fielding said.
Bray wrapped his arms around Kimiko's waist to the shock of Lynda and Jack.
So you two are together. But I thought you and Amber were well you know. Jack said
That me and who were what? Amber asked as she entered the room with Mr. Fielding and her dad, Dr. Stevens.
Amber's eyes got bigger as she saw Bray standing there with his arms around another girl.
Well I believe you two know everyone but these two. Dr. Stevens, Amber this is Kimiko Bock and Lex... Mr. Fielding stopped not knowing what Lex's last name was and forgetting that no one knew about them.
Hart. Nice to meet you. Lex said shaking both of their hands.
It's a pleasure to meet you both. Kimiko shook Dr. Stevens hand and when she went over to Amber. Amber just glared at Kimiko.
What are you doing here? Bray asked growing a bit worried.
It's nothing Lex and I just had a small accident on our way home. Kimiko said.
Okay well is there some place private where we can go? Dr. Stevens asked.
Of course we can go upstairs to the master bedroom. Lex said as he took Kimiko's hand and the three went upstairs.
As soon as they were gone Amber grabbed Bray's hand. WE need to talk NOW. Amber said pulling him out of the room.
Jack and Lynda just looked at each other.
I am so glad I am not their age anymore, and having to deal with all the girls falling all over me. Mr. Fielding said.
Oh please you were lucky you got me. Ms. Fielding said with a laugh as she looked at her husband.
Amber pulled Bray out of the front door onto the porch.
How dare you! Amber said as she slapped Bray.
How dare I what? We weren't a couple Amber we went out all of twice and we were thinking about being a couple and if I remember right you were the one that said the you weren't ready for that. Bray said as he rubbed the side of his face where Amber slapped him.
I was playing coy with you. God don't you notice when a girl is trying to play hard to get. Amber said as she let a huff/sigh.
You know what? That is what I like about Kimiko she doesn't play games! Bray said as he looked at her.
What do you see in her I mean from what I've seen she and that other guy are getting on better than you and her. Amber said as she pushed past Bray and walked to the other side of the porch.
Well I don't expect you to understand. But she is just amazing I mean she looks at you and your on fire and freezing cold all at the same time. Thoughts fly around in my head faster than I ever knew they could and yet I am totally calm. She makes me feel like one big contradiction but some how it feels right. Amber your a sweet girl but I just don't care for you like that. I never really did. Heck you said it yourself dating is just a way to pass the time till that moment when you look at a person and instantly know that they are the one for you. I never understood why you would say that. Then I meant Kimiko and I understood. Bray said as he turned Amber so she would face him.
She was crying Bray felt so bad but he couldn't lead her on. She looked up at him and just stared at him while she thought about what to say. She let out a small very airy laugh.
Kimiko, what kind of lame name is that. I mean come on! What were her parents smoking something when they named her. Amber said as she pushed Bray away.
Hey don't say things like that Amber. She just found out this morning that some one killed her dad. What if she would have heard you? Bray said as he left Amber on the porch he needed to get back into the house.
Brill girl now he hates you. Amber said to herself.
Hey Amber. Luke said as he walked up the drive way Have you seen Lynda? He asked
Yeah she is inside. Amber said as she sat down on the porch swing.
So what are you doing here? Luke asked sitting down beside her.
My dad and I were spending a day together before school started back up. The Virus scare really freaked him out, so we go out once every weekend. Amber said
Well that's good but what brings you here. Luke asked again
Well it seems that princess Kimiko had a accident and was to good to go to the hospital. So my dad is making a house call. Amber said as she sunk lower on the swing.
Is she okay? Luke asked with concern in his voice.
She and the other guy seemed fine. Amber said as she noticed that Luke was no longer paying attention he quickly got up and knocked on the door.
Mr. Fielding answered and let Luke in. Soon after Ms. Fielding came out of the house and sat down beside Amber.
Mean While Upstairs
Well from the sound of it. You both are lucky to come out with only some minor scrapes.
Now Kimiko you will have a head ache for a few days. Just keep the cut clean and if the head aches don't go away in say a week call my office and we will get you in and run some test but honestly I don't think the head aches will last that long. Dr Stevens said
Thank you Dr. Stevens. Lex said
Well unless you two have any question I think we are done. Dr. Stevens said as he closed his case and got up.
No, but thank you for coming. We really appreciate it. Kimiko said as she ripped a check out of her check book and handed it to him.
Oh, I didn't realize. Dr. Stevens said as he looked down at the check. I knew your dad I am sorry to here about him. Kimiko said as she walked out of the room and down the stairs Lex not far behind.
Outside
Are you okay Amber? Ms. Fielding asked
I'll be fine. I just need to talk to Trudy. Amber said
I do believe she is over at our house with Martin. Why don't you go ahead on over and I will tell your dad where you are. Ms. Fielding suggested
Thanks, I think I will. Amber said she got up and headed across the street.
In the house
Hey Luke what are you doing here? Lynda asked
Well I went to your house and you weren't here your sister said you would be over here. Luke said So is Kimiko okay?I am fine Kimiko said as she, Lex and Dr. Stevens entered the room.
Yeah you know her head is as a hard as rock. Lex said
Are you sure you're not talking about yourself. Kimiko said as she went over to the frig. and got a water.
Where is Amber? Dr. Stevens asked.
Oh I'm sorry she is over at our house with Trudy and Martin. Ms. Fielding said
Well we better get going. Are you two going to be okay? Mr. Fielding asked
They will be fine cause they are staying with us until a proper security system is set up. Ms. Fielding said giving that parent look you know the one where there is no fighting it. Then if you do fight that look you will lose horribly.
Kimiko nodded her head and Lex rolled his eyes but then nodded when he realized people were looking at him. With that Mr. and Ms. Fielding and Dr. Stevens left.
Okay I need to change but then we are all going out! There is this great coffee shop down town. Lynda said
Can I meet you all there I need to do something before I can go. Kimiko said
Sure no prob here the address. Lynda said as she wrote the address on Kimiko's hand.
If you would wait a minute I need to... Lex started
Your not coming with me. Oh what about the twins? Kimiko asked
Don't worry my mum misses having little one so she will watch them for the night, she should be back in town when Ryan drops them off if not then one of my sibs will watch them till mum gets home. Lynda said as she started for the door.
What do you mean... Lex started again but was cut of by Kimiko again
I just need to clear my head I will be fine. I will meet you all there around... Kimiko wasn't sure what time
Probably around 5 or 5:15 ish. Lynda said as her and Luke left.
Jack decided to stay and talk to Lex for a bit.
Don't worry I'll be fine. Kimiko said as she kissed Lex on the cheek.
Bray walked her outside.
At Mr. Foxx's office.
Pride finished cleaning off his desk he turned over the phones so they will connect to the voice mail. He was just about to turn off the copier when a man walked in.
Hello, Sir. I am sorry but we are closed. Pride said
I know I was here earlier and I couldn't help but notice you making a date with a very beautiful girl. The man said
Well it's not really I date. Pride said feeling a little uneasy with the man.
Oh but I know you would like it to be and something tells me that she is a lily kind of girl. But not just any kind of lily a star gazer lily. Just keep that in mind. With that the man left and Pride headed for the coffee shop.
As Pride walked from the office to the coffee shop he ran into Ebony.
Hey if you were that thirsty I could have brought the coffee to you. Ebony said as she looked up at Pride as he came down the steps.
We had plans tonight. Pride said feeling like a moron for forgetting about his best friend.
Would you mind if someone else hung out with us. It's a new girl who just moved here and I volunteered to show her around. Pride said feeling guilty and Ebony's puppy eyes that she was giving him didn't help.
Sure. I just wanted to make sure you felt guilty for forgetting about me. Ebony said
Pride and Ebony walked into the coffee shop. Pride looked around and saw Kimiko at one of the larger tables on her cell phone.
There she is Pride said as he pointed her out to Ebony.
Okay I will go order and let you lovebirds talk. Ebony said.
No! Were not... Pride start to fumble with his words.
Oh please I have eyes you know. Ebony said
Ebony walked to the counter and waited in line to order some drinks. Pride headed for the table where Kimiko was at. She had just hung up the phone as he sat down.
I forgot They both said at the same time
They both started to laugh
Ladies first Pride said
I totally forgot I was meeting you here and made other plans with some new friends. I was hoping you would join us. Kimiko said
Funny I did the opposite I forgot I had made plans with one of my friends and was hoping you would join us. Pride said
Well we can all join each other. You know that old saying the more the marrier. Kimiko said as she looked over at a girl that was heading to the table
Kimiko this is Ebony. Ebony this is Kimiko she just moved here. Pride said as he stood up.
Hi nice to meet you. Ebony said
The pleasure is all mine. Oh and here comes my other friends. Kimiko said
Hey, you didn't call me. Lex said as he looked at Pride and Ebony
Check your voice mail. Kimiko said as she got up and pulled Bray beside her.
Hi Ebony. Pride. Bray said he got a little tone in his voice when he said Prides name.
Oh you guys know each other? Kimiko asked.
Yep we all are one big happy Family Ebony said with a smirk.
That's never a good sign Kimiko said.
Don't worry we can all be civil around each other with minimum blood shed. Lynda said.
The girls let out a laugh where as the guys were dead calm.
So how do you and Bray know each other? Ebony asked as they all sat down
Well we moved in across the street from him and next door to Lynda. Kimiko said
Pride asked
Kimiko, Ryan and me. Oh plus the twins. Lex said
So have you meant your other neighbor yet Mr. Bock? He is a real piece of work, I work for him as a intern after school... Ebony started
Ebony quit. Pride said quickly
Why? She needs to know who she lives next to. Ebony said
It's okay Pride. Yeah I knew him. Kimiko said
Wait what do you mean knew him? How if you just moved in? Ebony said
Ebony drop it Jack finally spoke up.
It's okay really. They are going to find out sooner or later. He was my father, we found out today that he was killed. Kimiko said as Bray took her hand and kissed it.
Oh, me and my big mouth. I am so sorry. I had no idea. Ebony said
That's okay. Not really a big thing we weren't close, heck he was practically a stranger to me. But hey I thought we were here to have fun? So let's have some. Kimiko said trying to lift the mood.
That's right, would you care to dance. Jack said offering his hand to Kimiko
I would love to. Kimiko said as she took his hand and they walked to a open space.
Is dancing even aloud here? Kimiko asked as she noticed people looking at her.
Who knows, who cares. Jack said as he started to lead.
Beside the place is closing down cause the owner is moving. So they really don't care what we do. Jack said
Really a great place like this. Why doesn't someone buy it? Kimiko asked
No one is able to meet the price. So they are going to keep it and just use it as a tax right off. Jack said
Thank you for the dance I will be right back. Kimiko said.
Jack made his way to the table. Kimiko went to the counter and was talking to the guy there shortly after she disappeared into one of the back rooms.
Where is she going Lex asked as he stood up and watched her go into one of the back rooms.
I don't know we were dancing and talking . She said she would be right back. Jack said as he sat down.
A while later
Kimiko came out of the room with papers in hand. She sat on Lex's lap.
Who do you love? She asked waving papers in front of his face.
What is this? Lex asked
Happy Birthday. Kimiko said as she gave him a kiss and handed him the papers.
Lex opened the papers and read them.
What! You didn't. Oh yeah I forgot who I was talking to you did. This is the greatest Lex said as he stood up with her, giving her a hug while spinning her around.
Luke asked.
She bought me this place! Lex exclaimed
Wait you were able to buy this place? Luke asked.
Lex rolled his eyes and was about to speak but Kimiko cut him off knowing if she didn't Lex was going to start insulting him.
My dad was rich there for so am I . I just transferred the funds and Mr. Foxx is taking care of the rest. Kimiko said.
Your drinks have been on the counter for a while but I guess you didn't hear me call out your order. The coffee shop worker said as he placed a tray of drinks down.
Sorry that was my fault. Kimiko said.
So it's your birthday. How old are you ? Jack asked.
Kimiko and Lex both let out a laugh.
I'm sorry I'm not use to having new people around. Any time we give each other a gift for no reason we say Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas or something. It's just for laughs. Kimiko said as she let out another laugh.
Few hours later
Oh geez. Look at the time I have work to go to work early tomorrow. Pride said as he got up.
Your right it is getting late. Lex, Ryan and I have a lot of work to do. Plus I think I need to save Lynda's mom from my two monsters. Kimiko said as she stood up
I hate to ask this but Kimiko what is going to happen to your fathers company? I mean I need to know if I should start looking for a new job or not. Ebony asked kinda sheepishly.
Don't worry I will be in the office first thing in the morning. I will need help though. Kimiko said
Well I was your fathers intern I helped him with almost everything. Ebony said.
Okay I will see you tomorrow then. Kimiko said.