Chapter 11: Getting Better

Connor and Kira came home to find Tommy and Kimberly talking. They decided just to pass through, but they had to hear what was going to happen. "Why didn't you tell me? You could've told me that you were pregnant and I could've taken care of you. I never wanted you to join a strip club," he insisted.

"Oh, Tommy, breaking up with you was the hardest thing I ever did. I did it because of you. You were a Power Ranger and we could be used as targets. I couldn't risk that," she insisted.

"But working in a strip club, Kim?" He asked.

"I didn't get the gymnastics training job at any gym in Miami, apparently you have to finish your training program down there before actually becoming a coach. I was desperate, no one would help me. They had a 'Help Wanted' sign and I got the job. I took that job so I could get money for nursing school and for JT."

"How did Kat know about our son and your job?"

"She came to see what was really going on and she found me the way I was. She promised not to tell you. She knew why I did it."

Connor placed a hand on his fiancé's shoulder as they listened to their conversation. "I came to Reefside to start over once I got my nursing degree. I became a nurse at Reefside Hospital. Then I found and fell in love with you again," she finished. Kira watched as Kimberly held onto Tommy's hand. "I want to forget my dark past. I want a brighter future for us and JT," she added. They watched as Tommy hugged Kimberly tight and she hugged him back.

"Everything's going to be okay, Kim. I won't let Kat tear us apart," he assured her.

The phone rang and Kira picked it up. "Hello," she answered.

"Is this Miss Kira Ford?" The doctor asked.

"Yes," Kira replied.

"This is Dr. Grayson."

"Hi, doctor, is Christopher okay?"

"That's why I'm calling. Your son got over his fever."

"Oh, that's great."

"If you'd like you can come by to see him."

"Thanks, doctor, we'll be there."

Kira hung up and looked over to see all three of them staring at her. "Christopher got over the fever," she announced. Connor walked over and embraced her. Kira hugged him back and sighed.

"Finally, fate is on our side," he murmured.

Kira sighed happily before they went to the hospital.

Everyone was there to see the new member of their "family". "Here he is," Dana announced. She carefully took the baby from his incubator. "Who'll have the honors of holding him first?" She asked. Kira smiled as she pushed Connor forward.

"How about our baby's daddy," she replied.

Dana smiled as she placed the infant into his arms. Connor had a hard time trying to get used the fact that he was finally holding his son. It felt amazing. He sat down with his son in his arms and looked at the infant. Kira walked over and placed her hand on Connor's shoulder. "How does it feel to be a daddy?" She asked.

"Amazing," he replied.

He had a hard time letting his son go when Kira held him. "Hi, precious, I'm your mommy," she whispered. Connor walked over and wrapped his arms around Kira's waist. He kissed the side of her head with a smile. They were finally holding their son. Dana then came in with a smile.

"Family photo," she announced.

Kira sat down while Connor had a hand on her shoulder. Then Tommy, Kim, Trent, and Ethan. "One big happy family," Dana announced. She then snapped the family photo.

Later that evening, Connor and Kira were walking along the beach hand in hand. "When should we get married?" He asked. Kira placed her head on his shoulder while she thought about it.

"How about in a couple of weeks?" She suggested.

"April 15?" He asked.

"Love it."

He kissed the top of her head. "Do you want to know the greatest thing that happened today?" He asked.

"What?" She asked.

"The fact that we were finally able to hold our son," he replied.

"It was great," she agreed.

He placed a kiss on her lips before pulling her close. "Come on, let's go home," he murmured. She nodded and they went back home.

When they came in, they saw a sight they really didn't want to see. Their science teacher making out with Kira's cousin on the couch. "WHOA!" They shouted. Tommy and Kim pulled apart and both teens were covering their eyes.

"Dude, get a room," Connor insisted.

"Sorry, we weren't expecting you back so soon," Kimberly apologized.

"What about JT? Shouldn't he be in his room?" Kira asked.

"No, he went to visit his Uncle Jason for the night," Kimberly replied.

Kira grabbed Kimberly's hand and dragged her out of the room.

Kimberly looked at her cousin in disbelief as Kira dragged her into the kitchen. "What's going on?" She asked.

"Kim, Connor and I settled on a wedding date," Kira informed.

Kimberly gasped as she embraced her cousin. "That's great, Kira, that's wonderful," she told her.

"Thank you," Kira told her.

Kimberly pulled back. "What are you thanking me for?" She asked. Kira held onto Kimberly's hand with a smile.

"For taking Connor and me in. For being there when I needed it especially when my baby was born," Kira replied.

She kissed Kira's forehead with a smile. "You are welcome, Kira, anything to help family," she assured her. Kira smiled as she hugged Kimberly again. She was able to keep her baby and marry Connor and it was all thanks to Kimberly.

That night, Kira saw that Connor was finally sleeping easily. Now that their son was safe. She then crawled into bed and Connor pulled her close. She placed her head on his chest as she started to fall asleep. "I love you," she whispered. Then she was asleep.