Uh... I guessed with Mr. Oliver's name...

This chapter is dedicated to two little boys I babysit, Jake and Bobby. They LOVE the power rangers... all of them... every generation.

Chapter 9

Six days later

Mrs. Oliver's Point of View

Tomorrow the memorial service would take place at St. Agnes Church. There is still no body, but there was no way that Kim's mom could have survived.

It is going to be so sad. Kim's mom was much too young. She had so much to live for. The good die much too young. Kim asked Tommy to sit with her up front. He is going to of course; he would never leave her all alone. He defiantly wouldn't leave her alone at a time like this.

I also suspect that it will be a very tense day. Tommy told me that Kim's step-father blames her for her mother's death. That on it's own will cause an amazing amount of stress. Plus the fact that her dad's coming and not taking custody of her, and that she is going to be separated from her brother... well, let's just say that tomorrow won't be an easy day for Kim.

Tommy convinced Kim to go to the park with him for a few hours. The two have only left the house for school since Kim told Tommy about the cancer. They shouldn't be back until around five. They just need some time to think. She really just needs a good cry, and so does Tommy. Neither of them have shed a tear since the day we found out about the cancer.

I've cried more than they have.

It's only twelve-thirty right now, but John and I are heading out. We have a bit of a surprise for Kim and Tommy. I just hope it will work out. If it does, tomorrow will be a lot easier for the both of them.

But no matter what happens, I know they will both get through this. They will because they will be there for each other even if an ocean separates them. That's how much they love each other.

That night

Tommy and Kim didn't eat much during dinner tonight. It was really quiet too. They are both so scared of losing each other tomorrow. I think it is just horrible that Kim's step-father is only giving her two hours after the memorial service before he wants to leave. What kind of horrible person would do that? Isn't it enough that he is taking her away from everything she knows?

Well, I guess I shouldn't dwell on it. On the positive side, my plan is working out perfectly. Kim and Tommy will have one of the best surprises of their lives.

I am headed towards Tommy's room. I can her their voices.

"Shhh... Beautiful. It's alright. Everything is going to be ok." Tommy soothes.

"No Tommy. After tomorrow, I may never see you again. I love you. I don't want to leave." Kim sobs.

"I love you too. I wish you didn't have to leave. I can't live without you." Tommy responds.

"Tommy, make it stop. Make it all go away. Please, please make it all go away." Kim begs.

"I wish I-I could." Tommy is starting to tear-up.

"Please just hold me. I'm afraid." Kim says.

"What are you afraid of?" Tommy asks.

"I'm afraid I'll die, and I won't see you. You won't be there. I won't be able to say goodbye." Kimberly cries.

"Kim, beautiful, don't think like that. You need to be strong and live through this. You need to live so one day we can get married. We have to see all of our friends get married, and-and we are going to have a lot of kids, and watch them grow-up, and help them with their homework." Tommy rambles. He is trying to get Kim thinking about something other than leaving and it seem to be working.

"How many?" Kim asks.

"Seven?" Tommy suggests. Kim looks terrified. "Five?" Tommy tries. Kim gives him a not-so-sure look. "Four?" Kim nods her head. "Four kids. We are going to tell them all about how we met and about our wedding. Of course, about when they were born. We'll watch them grow up, then we'll grow old together and spoil our grandkids rotten. How does that sound?" Tommy asks.

"Sounds like fun." Kim giggles, then the smile fades and turns serious. "Just, Tommy, if I die, you need to promise me something. I need you to move on. I-I want you to get married and have seven kids, and forget you ever knew me." Kim pleads.

"NO. I won't promise you that. You are it for me Kim. I'll never forget you, and I'll never move on. I love YOU, and only you. No one else. I love you." Tommy tells her, looking her in the eyes.

"Tommy, please." Kim presses him.

"No. Never, never, never." He declares. "I love you."

"I love you too, Tommy." Kim whispers.

Tommy kisses Kim's forehead and tries to convince her to get some sleep. They both fall asleep not five minutes later, wrapped tightly in the other's embrace.

Next morning

I don't want to be the one that wakes them, but I have to. When I walk into Tommy's room, I find them how I left them last night. Tommy is hugging Kim to his chest, and Kim is pulling Tommy in just as much. Kim's face is up against Tommy's throat. Tommy's chin rests on the crown of his girlfriend's head. They both are breathing at the same speed, and they both breath in and out at the same time as the other. Kim has a small smile on her face, an extreme rarity. Tommy's face is covered over with some of his hair. It flows over his face on to Kim's hair. Tommy's arms encircle Kim's waist, while Kim's arms are fastened around Tommy neck.

I lightly poke Tommy's side, a known ticklish spot, and he is immediately awake. "That's such an evil way to wake a person up." He grumbles.

"You two need to get up." I explain.

"Alright. I'll get Kim up. We'll be down in a little while." My son assures me. I smile and walk out, but I can still here him trying to wake up Kim. Or rather, I hear Kim squeal confirming that Tommy used the same tactics I just used on him.

Kim comes down to eat while Tommy is in the shower. When Tommy comes down he tells Kim she can use his shower, and he'll be up after he eats. Before he lets her go up, he gives her a short, but meaningful kiss. She smiles at him and walks away.

He sighs as he sits down. "I don't want her to leave." He says more to himself than anyone else.

When we get to St. Agnes Church, John and I sit five rows back from the alter. Kim and Tommy sit in the first row. Tommy is right on the aisle with Kim next to him. Kim's father is next to his daughter holding one hand, while Tommy holds her other hand. In less than ten minutes, the church is filled to the maximum captivity. Bells signal the start of the service. I can see Kim stiffen rows in front of me. There are two readings. One is read by Kim's brother, Tyler, while the other is read by Kim's cousin, Ana. The priest reads the gospel, then invites Kim's step-dad up to say 'a few words.' When he is finished, Kim steps forward.

"My mom was always there for me. From school plays, to concerts, to gymnastic competitions, she never missed one. She was always there when ever I needed her. She never let me down. Especially in the past few months. Not many of you here today know this, but I have cancer. When we found out a few months ago, she wouldn't leave my side. She didn't let me push her away when I pushed away everyone else. She brought me back to Angel Grove so I would know the doctors, and have friends around. We agreed that once we were settled, she would go to France for a weekend every month to visit my step-father. One week ago she woke me up for school and told me she would be back on Monday morning. I hugged her goodbye, and that was the last time I saw my mom. When I came home, It was pouring. I didn't have a sweatshirt, or a coat, or umbrella. Then I saw Tyler sitting on the front porch and I ran to him. He-he told me mom was dead. Her plane crashed. I told him not to lie, and he looked me in the eyes and said 'I'm not lying.' I ran as fast and as far as I could. I ended up near Angel Grove lake. I thought maybe I should jump in. I had nothing to live for anyway. I really didn't have any friends, because I pushed them away, and mom was gone. I was just about to do it when Tommy came. I didn't hear him coming. He put his sweatshirt on me. I hadn't noticed that I was shivering or that I was cold before. He carried me back to his house, and Tommy, his parents, and our friends took care of me. Tommy made it ok for me.

Sometimes, in my dreams, I see my mom. She is smiling. She's in heaven and she's safe and happy. I know that. I just wish she was here." Kim, half way through her speech, had started crying, but now she was crying really hard. So hard, in fact, that Tommy goes up and just hugs her. He is quickly followed by Rocky, Aisha, Kat, Billy, Adam, Zack, Trini, and Jason. (The last three having just arrived from Switzerland late last night.) By the time they are all up there, you couldn't see Kim or Tommy. All could see was one giant huddle of teenagers consoling a friend. The priest, nor anyone else in the building dared to try and break up the group. Then again, most people were crying too hard to see straight.

At the end of the service, Kim is crying even harder, Tommy is practically holding her up. Tommy isn't fairing much better. Rocky, Aisha, Kat, Billy, Adam, Zack, Trini, and Jason again are pulled toward their friends. The group of teens form an almost bubble around the couple as they leave the church.

Tommy went with Kim to hear the will read. The house in Angel Grove, along with all its contents, was given to Kim. It had already been completely paid off. All Kim would have to pay for was utilities. She was also given a large amount of money in an account to pay for her medical bills. Finally her mom left her with fifteen hundred dollars.

Kim was at least happy that she wouldn't have to worry about her medical bills. They left the building and headed towards Tommy's car. They planned to come back here, to our house, and pick up Kim's stuff. Then they were going to go to the Angel Grove Lake until Tommy had to let Kim go with her step-father.

We have slightly different plans.

They just went upstairs to get Kim's stuff, but they won't find it there.

Oh, here they come down the stairs, calling out to see if anyone knows where Kim's luggage is. "I do." I say.

"Oh, where is it?" Tommy asks me.

"Sit down for a minute you two. I have a surprise for you both." I walk out to the kitchen and signal to the two men sitting silently at the table.

I walk back out to the living room where Tommy and Kim are sitting close together holding hands and looking confused. Kim looks more confused when she sees her father. I smile. "Kim." I say getting her attention.

"We talked to your father when he came in the other day. We, well, Mrs. Oliver had an idea." John states.

"Kim, I know you don't want to go to France. Quite frankly, I don't see any reason why you should go. I think you would be better off here." Her father puts in.

"Kim? Would you be willing to stay here with us?" I finish.

Kim and Tommy both look shocked. Kim is the first to snap out of it. She jumps into her father's awaiting arms. "I think that means yes." He laughs. "I thought you would like the idea, so I signed the papers, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver are now your legal guardians."

Kim is crying happy tears now. She hugs her father again, before hugging John, then me. She whispers a 'thank you' in my ear. She runs to Tommy who picks her up and spins her around. "I love you."

"I love you more."

SPOILER: TACOS FOR DINNER!

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