Chapter11: Trying Again

Kimberly had just picked Kylie up from school when her cell-phone rang. "Hello," she answered.

"Kim, its me," Tommy stated.

"Hey, what's going on?" She asked.

"I just called to tell you to please meet me by the lake later."

"What time?"

"Maybe around 5:30."

"I'll be there."

"I'll see you then."

Before another word could be said, Tommy hung up. Kimberly looked at her cell-phone before putting it down. "What's wrong, mom?" Kylie asked.

"I'm meeting your father by the lake later. So, I'll be dropping you off at Hayley's house," Kimberly replied.

"Okay."

"Make sure you practice your routine."

"I always do."

Kimberly smiled and then she was wondering why Tommy was wanting to see her so badly. During the past month, she and Tommy were becoming close again. She was having the same feelings she felt for him when she was a teenager. She knew that Tommy still loved her, but it was the fact that she wasn't sure if she could love him again without hurting both of them again. She looked over at the little angel made from pieces of them. She smiled at Kylie before pulling into the driveway.

When Kimberly walked into the house, she watched as Kylie ran upstairs to do her homework while she sat down to look at her routine for her team. She was excited that her team of girls were going to go to the Olympics, but then again, she had the thing about being a Power Ranger. She was sure that while she was busy with the team, the Rangers could take care of Reefside. She sighed as she put her notebook down. She rubbed her temple and looked up to see Kylie standing there. "What's wrong, baby?" She asked.

"Mom, am I going to eat here or at Hayley's?" She asked.

"You'll be eating here."

"Then, could you start it or do you want me to go hungry?"

"What time is it?"

"4:15."

"Already?"

Kylie nodded and Kimberly got up from her seat. She walked into the kitchen and pulled out a frozen pizza. She tossed it in the oven and smiled at her daughter. Kylie smiled back before going back upstairs. Kimberly leaned against the wall as she remembered the day she first held that little angel.

(Flashback)

"It's a girl, Miss Hart," Dr. Fielding announced. Kimberly sat up in the bed with Jason's help. Trini, Jason, and Zack were there the day Kylie was born. After her baby girl was cleaned up and wrapped in a warm blanket, Dr. Fielding placed the baby into her arms.

"She's so beautiful," Kimberly whispered.

"Just like her mother," Jason stated.

He kissed the side of her head and she cried at the sight of her angel. "I just wish my mother was here to see this sweet angel," she murmured.

"Hey, it's her loss, Kim," Jason assured her.

"Yeah, but I just need help taking care of her. I need to find a job and a house."

"What, are you getting bored living with me?"

"No, but you don't want me to hang around all day."

Jason placed a hand on her shoulder. "Kim, you've been my best friend since we could walk. I'm not going to kick you out of the place we call "home" for this little girl," he told her. Kimberly nodded and looked at her baby. She looked up when Trini and Zack came in.

"So, what's this little angel's name?" Trini asked.

"I haven't thought of any names yet," Kimberly replied.

"Well, you better think of one," Zack stated.

Trini pushed him with a grin and looked at her goddaughter. "How about Kylie Trini Oliver?" Kimberly suggested. Trini smiled and they agreed. In the see-through cribs in the nursery, when people walked by, they admire the baby that had the name "Kylie Trini Oliver" written across the crib.

(End Flashback)

Kimberly missed Jason terribly, but she knew he was happy to be living in London, England with the love of his life, Katherine Hillard, actually it was Katherine Scott, they've been married for three years. They also had a little girl of their own, Jessica Katrina Scott. Kimberly pulled the pizza out of the oven and she had dinner with her daughter before going to meet Tommy.

She found Tommy sitting by the lake and she looked at her watch. "It's exactly 5:30," he assured her.

"For once you're on time," she teased.

Tommy stood up and she could see the seriousness in his eyes. "What's wrong?" She asked.

"Nothing, I've been wanting to ask you something for a very long time," he replied.

"What's that?" She asked.

Tommy had her sit down and he gave her a shy smile. "It's been awhile, I haven't had a lot of practice," he commented.

"Tommy, what's going on?" She asked.

"Kim, how about you join me for dinner Saturday night?" He asked.

"You mean like a date?"

"Yeah, I guess."

She was quiet for a minute before answering him. "Yes," she replied. Tommy smiled at her and she hugged him tight. He hugged her back and closed his eyes as he held her. They were going to try again, but hopefully this time it would last.