Chapter 12

Kim walked back up the stairs and saw Ron feeding the baby. He looked so father-like, holding the child as if he was his own. In a way, he was the baby's father. Ron was the one who had been there through the whole pregnancy. He was the one feeding and caring for the child alongside Kim. Throughout Kim's pregnancy, she had constantly wondered who the father of her child was. She had thought it was MonkeyFist, but now realized the child's genes didn't really determine who his father was. Being there for the child is what makes a man a father. Ron was the baby's father.

Kim walked up to Ron and wrapped an arm around him. The baby was now sweetly sleeping in his arms. She kissed Ron and said, "So, have you thought of any more names while I was downstairs?"

"No… So was Monkey Fist there? What happened?", asked Ron.

"I kicked his ass. We don't have to worry about him any more," said Kim with a smirk.

"Woah… You just gave birth, and you had the guts to fight with Monkey Fist? And you managed to kick his ass? You really can do anything," said Ron as he petted the furry baby like a cat.

"No big," said Kim, "Anyways, I was thinking, I kind of like the name Andre…"

"Andre? Sounds ok to me", said Ron, "But it's kind of an ordinary name, though. I think Monkey-boy is a little more unique."

"An ordinary name is what our child needs. He's unique enough already, and I want him to have as normal a life as possible", said Kim.

"You just called him 'our' child…", said Ron happily, "Uh, so that means you want me to be Andre's father? Really?"

"Yes", said Kim shyly.

"Booyah! I was hoping you'd say something like that, but I didn't have the nerve to ask. Oh I just remembered something…Umm, hey KP… I've been meaning to give you this, but I couldn't find the right moment up until now" said Ron as he fumbled through his pocket. Rufus popped out and handed him a small velvety box.

He sheepishly handed her the box, and blushed. She opened it up, and there was a gold engagement ring with a small diamond on top. Kim squealed with delight, waking the baby, and put the ring on her finger.

"Will you marry me?", asked Ron.

"Yes!", said Kim, "Oh Ron I'm so happy!"

And from that day onward, they raised their mutant monkey child together as a happy family.

The End.

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-Lisa C.