Chapter 4-All I Want for Christmas is You
Author's Notes: Just to give people the time span of this chapter right now because the last two chapters I've been getting a few people confused with the time period. First off, this chapter is now taking place during December ten years ago. Second, I'm now introducing the characters of Rocky, Adam, and Aisha. I won't give anymore away for now...anyways on with the story.
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By the time the Holiday season came, many changes have occurred within the team. By the end of October Jason, Zack and Trini have left for the Peace Conference in Switzerland. After transferring their powers, it was fortunate for them to select Rocky, Adam, and Aisha to give their powers to. For the other rangers remaining, they were glad that their new friends were willing to join the team. Meanwhile, Tommy was still continuing his search for the truth behind that picture David gave him. Unfortunately it was causing tension between him and his parents at home the more he continued.
On the last before Christmas Break, Tommy was on his way from the library at school where he found Kimberly in the Music Room on the piano. Things between the two of could have been greater with new teammates, Christmas break, and best of all…not much monster activity around the city. At least for once, they were able to have time to themselves. Without causing any disturbance, Tommy slowly peered through the door watching Kim play on the piano. He never knew that she was such a talented musician. He knew that she was an excellent gymnast, but what surprised him about her were her musical talents.
"Who are you looking at?" Adam asked as he from behind.
"Keep it down!" Tommy whispered, "You're going to blow my cover!"
"Sorry," Adam replied, "Why are you spying on your girlfriend playing the piano for? Anyways she's been playing that same damn tune the whole entire week. Rocky, Billy and I found her in there yesterday playing that same piano piece over and over again."
"I see," Tommy replied, "Do you know what it's called?"
"Don't ask me," Adam said, "I don't know anything about piano music. Why don't you go ask Kimberly what that piece is? Or should I blow your cover for you?"
"Oh c'mon give me a break. I've only been going out with Kim for about 3 months now and I'm having a hard time as it seems to know what my girlfriend likes. This is going to be our first Christmas together…and the problem is I don't know what my plans are this year."
"Don't stress too much about it," Adam said as he left, "Kim will like anything you give her Tommy. She'll understand that. So we'll meet up later at the Juice Bar?"
"Yeah later Adam," Tommy replied, "See you later." Tommy continued to peer through the music room door watching Kimberly play. There was something about the song she was playing that made him want to hear her play more. The melody of it felt very emotional and although he never paid much attention to music, he was beginning to appreciate it. Kim managed to spot him spying on her when she looked up and then she stopped playing.
"Oh my gosh I didn't see you there!" Kim replied surprised, "About…how long were you…"
"Long enough to hear you play Beautiful," Tommy smiled, "You shouldn't have stopped."
"But I had to Tommy…I forgot how the rest of the piece goes. I only remember it by hearing it and then afterwards I keep the melody in my mind. Sometimes I can play it all…but then half the time I seem to forget the rest of it."
"But I liked it and I liked how you played it. Do you know what it's called?"
"I'm not sure...what the title of piece is called," Kim sighed, "I only heard it recently on the radio 2 weeks ago and I instantly liked it…only problem is I don't know who it's by and what the title of the song is. I wish I knew."
"You'll figure it out," Tommy said, "So are you ready to go?"
"Yeah," Kimberly smiled, "Besides Aisha is coming over at around 6:00pm. Mom asked me to invite her over for dinner."
"Okay then let's go then," Tommy smiled as they left, "Thank goodness it's the last day of school for Christmas break."
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Later on the way from school the two of them passed by the park. Tommy and Kimberly were discussing about their plans for the holiday. Kimberly was excited about spending Christmas with her family, but Tommy didn't say much about what he was going to do with his parents for Christmas. Kim can see that Tommy's relationship with his parents, especially his mom in particular had a lot of tension. She hasn't met Tommy's parents yet and hearing from Tommy about his parents, she can sense that he doesn't like talking about them much. Seeing that Tommy didn't want to talk about spending the holidays with family, she needed to distract his mind from all of his problems he's been having as of lately.
"You want to know what I want for Christmas this year?" Kim suddenly asked.
"What is that?" Tommy asked, "What do you wish for?"
"A White Christmas," Kim smiled, "I want a Christmas with snow this year! I want to see snow this year! I can always wish for it every year."
"You know it doesn't snow in Angel Grove Kim," Tommy replied, "We have really humid weather down here every year. Besides…why do you want to it to snow? It can't happen."
"And why can't my wish come true Tommy? You want to know something?"
"What is it Beautiful?"
"My favorite season…is winter," Kim answered, "I want to see what it's like when it snows. I haven't seen my first snowfall since I was 6 years old. My family went on a winter vacation to Aspen and it was the first time I ever saw snow. I loved that Christmas that year because I was so excited to see snow. I remember every year there used to be this outdoor winter showcase at the ski resort in Aspen and my father bought us tickets to the concert one night and we watched it as it snowed outside. It's only on rare occasions I ever get to see it snow."
"If you had one wish this Christmas Kim, what would it be?" Tommy asked.
"What?" Kim replied surprised, "Are you asking me what I want for Christmas?"
"Is there a problem asking you what you wished for this Christmas Beautiful?"
"I already told you if you weren't listening the first time Tommy," Kim smiled, "I wish for a White Christmas this year like the one I had in Aspen when I was 6 years old."
"Well…do you have a wish right now?" Tommy smiled as he held her hand, "If you're wish came true say…right now what would happen?"
"I don't get it what you're saying," Kim replied confused, "Are you trying to ask me if it were to snow right now…what would I do?"
"What would you do…on the first day of the first snowfall?" Tommy asked smiling, "The first snowfall you see Kim…you must have some plans." Tommy just smiled as he pulled Kimberly along to a pile of fallen leaves as he stood on top of a picnic table with a bunch of leaves in his hand, "Do…you want me to make it snow for you?"
"Huh? Tommy what are you doing?" Kim asked confused, "Tommy? Are you going to make it snow for me then?"
"It's the first day of winter," Tommy smiled throwing leaves into the air as they began to descend upon Kim, "It's the first snowfall Kimberly! Where are you going to be? Where do imagine going on the first day?"
"Well…I want to go to a ski resort where it's snowing at Christmas time," Kim smiled dancing around and throwing the fallen leaves around, "And I am going…to meet someone there. Then I want to go down near an open field at the ski resort and make a snowman."
"Okay it's still snowing some more," Tommy smiled grabbing more leaves and throwing them up, "What else are you going to do Beautiful?"
"I want to see a concert," Kim smiled, "I want to see an indoor concert and at night…I want to walk outside and I want to make sure whoever I'm meeting will be there. That is what I wish for this Christmas." After they finished throwing leaves, Tommy started brushing off the leftover leaves off Kim to clean her up, "Tommy…thanks for making it snow. But I didn't ask you a question."
"And what question is that going to be?"
"What would you do on the first day of the first snowfall?" Kim asked holding his hand.
"I'm going to meet someone," Tommy replied, "I'm going to meet them this Christmas and we'll just wait and see what happens from then on. You'll never know…maybe your wish may come true Kim."
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Later on that night, Kim invited Aisha over for dinner. Ms. Hart was in the kitchen cooking dinner for the girls. There was a lot going on in the Hart household. Mrs. Hart had a lot to deal with her son Kenny's wedding. Kim couldn't wait until her brother was getting married this Valentine's Day coming up. She was excited about being a bridesmaid at her brother's wedding. Aisha and Kim were in the living room waiting for dinner to be ready.
"Tommy did the cutest thing today," Kim replied, "You should have seen it Aisha."
"Everyday it's always about Tommy and of course I get it girl," Aisha smiled, "So what happened today?"
"Well, we were down by the park today and I was telling him about…" Kim replied but she was instantly cut off by Aisha who knew what she was going to say.
"Your dream about a White Christmas this year," Aisha replied, "And your wish about the first snowfall you see. Why is it so important for you to see the first snowfall again? You haven't seen one since you were 6 years old."
"Kimberly has always dreamt about her idea of a fantasy White Christmas since she was a little girl," Mrs. Hart suddenly said, "For as long as I could remember, ever since that holiday season we went to Aspen, Kimberly has always longed to see snow again. Kim's father would always promise her that one day we'll go back to Aspen for vacation. He always had a thing for winter too you know. I guess Kim's love and desire for winter comes from her father."
"Mom…do you recall the music concert that year?" Kim asked.
"Yeah I remembered it," Mrs. Hart smiled, "Your father wasn't much of a music expert but he took an interest in it for my sake and Kimberly's sake. The opening act of the concert that year was a variation of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata on piano. I instantly loved it and so did Kimberly's father. That night…he surprised me by announcing that we renew our wedding vows to start the New Year. Do you remember that Kimberly?"
"Yeah, Kenny and I were happy for you two," Kim smiled, "Dad outdid himself that year."
"It sounds it Mrs. Hart that you and Mr. Hart had a good marriage going," Aisha said.
"You could say that girls," Mrs. Hart replied as she prepared the table, "So you girls hungry now? Dinner is ready now."
"Sure let's go," Kim said as they sat down for dinner and started eating, "Mom…before everything that happened with dad, what did…you love about him?"
"It's been a long time you asked me that Kimberly. Why do you seem curious sweetie?"
"Just wondering," Kim replied eating, "What did you love about dad?"
"Well all I could say is that I loved him for who he was," Mrs. Hart smiled, "After your father died, I realized why he did that and asked for the divorce…it was out of selfless love. He wanted the best for me and you kids. He loved you guys more than anything and he wanted us to be happy. Your father was something special and I do miss him. If you knew someone who loved you so much and would do anything just to ensure your happiness then that's all that matters. Your father wanted to make sure before he passed away that he didn't want us to be in mourning after his passing and that we were to move on with our lives."
"Your dad must have been one great guy Kim," Aisha said, "That is what I call true love."
"I get it now...I understand," Kim smiled, "Thanks mom I get it now! I understand it now!"
"What?" Mrs. Hart asked surprised, "Aisha is there something going on?" It probably came around Aisha that Kim hasn't told her mother about Tommy. She found it a daring move to secretly seek advice about improving her love life at the age of seventeen.
"Huh…nothing at all Mrs. Hart," Aisha replied, "You know…it's just we get a bit curious about teenage romances at such a young age and always tend to ask our elders about their past experiences. There's nothing…to worry about."
"Thanks Aisha I owe you for this," Kim quietly murmured to her friend, "I appreciate it."
"You owe me for this one," Aisha replied, "I take it…you have a plan of some sort. Whatever it is good luck girl."
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Tommy arrived home from the Youth Center at around 8pm that night. Unfortunately he found his house to be unoccupied right now. He assumed that his parents would be home but all he found was a note by on the refrigerator door. Tommy was being used to having his parents in and out once in awhile and he was force to look after himself. But despite now much tension there was between them…sometimes he felt that loneliness of being by himself for the holidays. He was an only child. Knowing that Christmas was about spending the holidays with family, Tommy felt like he didn't have a family to spend Christmas with. He took the letter off the refrigerator door and he began to read it.
Dear Tommy,
If you were home earlier to realize that your father and I would be force to leave you behind for the holidays, then we could have discuss some arrangements for you for the holidays. Anyways the publishing company has called and due to the promotion of the new novel, the book tour has been extended for another couple of weeks. Your father has flown out to Manchester for the holiday season on another business trip.
We don't know how long we will be away for but I left you the number to your father's hotel in Manchester where he will be staying and I left you a number to the publicist in case you need to get in contact with me. To ensure that there are no mishaps that occurred as of recently with your encounter with David Truheart, I called your Uncle John and Aunt Jessica. They have agreed to take you in for your holiday vacation. You'll be spending Christmas with them at the ski resort in Aspen.
Your father and I think it's best that you don't spend Christmas by yourself and frankly I am concern about you son. At least you are not alone this Christmas. Anyways everything has been arranged and your aunt and uncle will be picking you up tomorrow morning. Don't be late son! Anyways we'll call to check up on you.
Merry Christmas Tommy!
Love,
Mom and Dad
"So much for a nice holiday," Tommy sighed, "But at least I have Uncle John and Aunt Jess to spend Christmas with." He was surprised to read the letter and he found out where he was going…Aspen. He looked at it and realized he would be spending Christmas in Aspen. For the first time he was planning to initiate a plan for Christmas. With that he decided to call his aunt and uncle.
"Hello Rush residence," John Rush replied on the other end.
"Uncle John it's Tommy," he replied on the other end, "I got mom's letter and I take it she already talk to you about the arrangement. I'm satisfied with it."
"Yeah and I'm glad of that Tommy," John said, "So will you be ready for tomorrow? It's a long drive to Aspen. You're going to have fun there."
"Uncle John…are there any activities going on up at the ski resort?" Tommy asked.
"Actually, there's a concert that's taking place on Christmas," John added, "Your aunt took the liberty of looking into the weather and it should be snowing on Christmas. In terms of the concert, there are some tickets available and if you want, I can reserve some. Do you want to see it?"
"Do you mind?" Tommy asked, "I would…like to see it anyways."
"Okay," John answered, "Is there anything else you want to talk about?"
"Actually Uncle John…there is one more thing I would like to request if you don't mind?"
"What is that?"
"Do…you mind I invite some people over for the holidays? It's just…I want to make this a Christmas to remember."
"Is there someone in particular you want to bring Tommy?" John asked.
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Tommy was waiting at home the next day for his aunt and uncle to pick him up. It was his first time spending Christmas without his parents around. Actually, in fact ever since he first moved to Angel Grove 2 years ago his parents weren't around much. His dad would always be away on a business trip constantly. In terms of his mother, being the son of a famous writer didn't help much either. No one at school didn't know about Tommy being the son of a famous writer, not even Kimberly. He never liked people prying into his personal life hence the reason why he lived on the west end of Angel Grove in a high private secluded neighbourhood. However, there was that sort of resentment he felt looking at his friends. His friends had perfectly good relationships with their parents who loved and looked out for them. "Why can't I have that same relationship with my parents?" Tommy thought to himself.
He sat on the front steps of the house examining the picture again. The mystery behind the picture was getting to him and even worse…it made become suspicious of his mother and his encounter with David Trueheart. Although sometimes his mother wouldn't tell him certain things, Tommy was definitely sure his parents were hiding something…and it involved him. The irony of the picture was although it looked like a group picture, apart of it was burned off. David told him that the picture wasn't complete. Maybe if he found the other half of the picture, maybe he could find some answers. As he looked up, Tommy saw David drive by.
"It seems like every single time I look at this picture you show up," Tommy replied, "Are…you spying on me or something?"
"I was just in the neighborhood visiting my parents' grave," David replied, "I didn't know you lived around here. Maybe we should stop running into each other like this."
"Actually…if you have a minute I want to ask you something?"
"What is that?" David asked, "I got a minute to spare." David pulled his car over to the curve of Tommy's house, "What do you want to know? I suppose you still have more questions…if it is concerning your mother's past."
"It seems like you know so much about my mother's past because she was friends with your parents, Jason's dad, and your adopted father," Tommy said, "Before I ask, I just want to apologize about what happened the last time my mom showed up. She just…overreacted a bit for some reason and she believes that you might tell me some things that I shouldn't know."
"It's okay," David answered, "My dad said your mother used to be like that in high school. In fact, your mother and my biological mother Rose Kinseeker were best friends in High School. That's at least one thing you just learned about your mother's past. My dad likes me to know much about my real parents just to see what kind of people they were and what other people remember about them."
"I think this is also by coincidence of the both of us meeting…just like my friendship with Jason and the others. Somehow our parents' past in high school reflected our friendships in the future. Somehow they were all close…even after high school right? Or did something happen after they graduated? I want to know more about my mother's past in Angel Grove. I…want to know more…please I need to know."
"Well you could say that," David continued, "But although you're a bit too young and mother should be telling you this, not me. However, I will take up your request. Anyways your mother in fact was in love with a high school sweetheart long before she met your dad. Your mother met this guy who was also a friend of my parents, but I don't know who he is. From what I heard your mother was madly in love with this guy until he left her and married another woman. It left your mother devastated, but someone else was also in love with your mother too. The only difference is that it was a one sided love from the heart. After your mom's high school sweetheart left, my real parents married a few years later."
"I couldn't help but wonder," Tommy said, "You said you came to Angel Grove looking for your brother you haven't seen in 17 years. Why all of a sudden you want to find him now?"
"Because…I want to meet him and get to know him," David said, "Actually, the whole mystery behind our parents' past will also affect him too. My brother that I'm searching for is in fact…an illegitimate child my biological mother had. You see while my real parents were married, my mother had a one night stand by accident with one of her high school friends in the picture you're holding. My real father wanted to raise him as his own son, but also he wanted to know the truth my brother's fraternity. When my mother died, she left behind a bunch of entries in her journal that there was only one person who knew my real father believed knew my brother's true fraternity."
"Who is it?" Tommy asked as suddenly there was a feeling of anxiety inside of him from hearing David's story, "Did my mom…ever know about this?"
"All we know is my real father James Kinseeker died before he found out the truth," David said as he was ready to leave, "But it didn't matter. My real father loved him too as his own son, but his only regret was putting this whole mystery to rest. That's why…I feel I have an obligation to discover the truth…for his sake and my brother's. If I do ever find him…I wouldn't know have an idea of how he'll react. Anyways Tommy, take care and Merry Christmas." With that, David drove off and a few minutes later, Tommy's Uncle John and Aunt Jessica arrived.
"Took you long to arrive," Tommy teased, "Do you have any reasons why you guys are late?"
"Tommy Oliver don't you start with me young man," John replied to his nephew as he loaded up his bags into the car and drove, "Did you wait long?"
"You could say that Uncle John," Tommy replied, "I was patient enough to wait while time passed. I managed to keep myself amused."
"That's good of you dear," Jessica added, "Trust us Tommy you'll have a good time in Aspen for Christmas. We got tickets to that concert at the ski resort reserved. If you want, you can invite your friends up if you want."
"Yeah and if you have a girlfriend yet," John teased, "Bring her up too."
"Okay you can stop Uncle John," Tommy smiled, "Anyways thanks for having me for the holiday. I really appreciate it."
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"So there was no answer at Tommy's house?" Billy asked as he went out shopping for Christmas presents with Kim and the others on Christmas Eve.
"Nope," Kim replied, "I suppose he might have gone away for the holidays. But he didn't mention anything to me about that. Tommy wasn't keen on talking about his plans for the holidays. Anyways my mom has plans for us to spend Christmas with my Aunt Sam and my cousin Courtney. My aunt is sending Courtney to live with us for awhile because she's going on tour with her gymnastic teams and she thinks its best for Courtney to be near home."
"That's nice when will that happen?" Rocky asked.
"After the holidays are over," Kim smiled, "Courtney is only 7 years old but I treat as if she is little sister. Aunt Sam wants Courtney to stay with us so it avoids her from throwing off her schedule. Courtney is happy about it."
"So what are you planning to get Tommy for Christmas?" Aisha asked, "Have you thought about it yet?"
"Yeah…but I'm not telling you guys because it's a surprise," Kim replied, "This is going to be our first Christmas together. We haven't been going out for that long but it still feels like there is this gap between us. For one, he doesn't like talking about his home life, nor his personal life. Second, he doesn't like to smile much nor socialize with people much. Sometimes he seems sad and depressed at times. Third…he seems to have a hard time telling me how he feels about me. It's like he's holding back or something. I've known Tommy for a long time and still I can never figure him out."
"Okay so Tommy may come off as a loner and has a bit of issues," Adam added, "But the fact that matters is…he cares about you. Take this analogy from my point of view. Think of your relationship with Tommy like the north star."
"What?" Kim replied confused, "You want me to compare my relationship…to the North Star?"
"Shut up for a second and listen to Adam," Rocky teased, "He has a point if you listen."
"Anyways think of your relationship as the North Star, Polaris," Adam smiled, "Do you why that is the only star in the sky that doesn't move? It is used to navigate your way because all you need to know is look north to find your way. But the mystery behind Polaris is that although not many people know where it is in the sky, it always helps people find their way…even it asks as a magnet to bring two people together. Remember, although you and Tommy may come off as two completely different people, opposites attract."
"Well thank you for the analogy Mr. Park," Kim replied, "So I guess I'm done with my shopping then. I got to go you guys, I don't want to keep my mom waiting."
"Take care Kimberly," the others replied as she left, "And Merry Christmas."
As soon as Kim arrived home from her shopping trip, she was wrapping the last of the Christmas presents up. She tried calling Tommy's house again but there was no answer again and she just picked up the answering machine. "I wonder could where Tommy is?" Kim thought to herself. Kimberly thought that he might have gone away for Christmas with his family, even though he didn't mention it. As soon as she was done wrapping up the presents, her mom arrived home.
"Hey honey did you just arrive home?" Mrs. Hart asked, "I see you wrapped up the last of the presents. Anyways…there is a surprise for you outside."
"Oh I love surprises," Kim smiled as she went outside and she saw a mini van outside, "What is all of this? Mom what is going on?"
"Well there has been a change of plans," Mrs. Hart said, "You see…you're might to spend Christmas away from home for the first time this year dear. I know this at last minute but something very urgent came up. Anyways there have been some arrangements made and considering you're going to spend Christmas Eve alone, I arranged for you to stay with someone."
"What? Mom c'mon!" Kim sighed, "It's Christmas Eve! Where am I going to go?"
"You're going to stay with some relatives out east. It's a long drive but you'll be there by Christmas morning and they agreed to look after you," Mrs. Hart replied, "Now you have to get all your things ready quickly it's a long drive. Kimberly…I suggest you bring some very warm clothes. It might be a little chilly."
"Fine…I'll get my things ready," Kim sighed as she packed up quickly, "Gosh this is not the Christmas I had in mind. Thanks mom this some surprise!" With that Kimberly went inside.
"I think I find this romantic from what I heard on the phone," Mrs. Hart smiled as she was talking to the driver, "I don't think Kimberly has a clue what's going on. Just make sure he takes care of her for the holidays okay? I talk to that boy and I warned him if anything happens to my daughter…then he'll be in trouble."
"I'm sure he'll take watch out for your daughter," the driver replied as Kim came out with her bags ready, "He's a good kid."
"Alright I'm ready now," Kim sighed as she loaded her stuff into the van, "I'm going to miss you mom and Merry Christmas."
"Have a good trip dear," Mrs. Hart replied hugging her daughter, "Merry Christmas Kimberly. I left you a little present in the van for you."
Kimberly sat in the back seat of the van bummed out. At last minute, her mom decides to send her away for Christmas. She didn't know where she was going, nor which one of her relatives she's spending Christmas with. The fact of the matter was she found herself alone for Christmas without her family, friends, or even for that matter Tommy. It was all quiet for the whole duration of the car ride and it seemed like forever. Kim was completely bored so she decided to open the present her mother gave her. It was a pink s fleeced winter jacket that came with a white scarf, a white bonnet, and a pair of pink mittens. It was thoughtful of her mom to buy it, but she knew it wouldn't be snowing anytime soon in California. Not sure of how long she'll be on the road, Kimberly soon fell asleep.
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The mini van finally pulled up into the parking lot of their destination as soon as morning sunlight came. After the van was parked and the engine was off, the driver woke up Kimberly in the back. "Okay here we are," the driver replied opening the door, "It's a bit chilly out there so I suggest you bundle up young lady. I'm instructed to take your bags up to where you'll be staying. The receptionist will tell you where you'll be staying. I'm required to tell you once we arrived your mom had a contact arrange to meet you out in front of the walkway towards the event hall." As the driver opened up the doors, Kim woke up feeling cold as she started shivering.
"What the heck? Where am I?" Kim asked shivering, "Damn it's flipping cold! This can't be! Excuse me driver…are we by any chances in Aspen?" Kim quickly changed into some warm clothes in the van and wore the jacket and winter ware her mom gave her, "Mom did have a reason to buy this stuff for me. How much do I owe you sir?"
"Don't worry about the ride someone has taken care of it," the driver replied, "We had earlier arrangements. I'll take your bags and here's your hotel key. They'll meet you in a short moment so I suggest the young lady get going."
Kim was ready and was bundled up warmly. She was walking towards the destination spot the driver instructed her to go. She found herself spending Christmas at a ski resort in Aspen, but she knew this resort. It was the same ski resort Kim spent Christmas at when she was 6 years old. Her mom sent her to spend Christmas at the same place but with whom. She looked at the scenery and admired it bringing back some good old memories. Kim was happy once again to see snow again and assuming that it snowed up here in Aspen a few days ago it was obvious. Suddenly as she on the sidewalk heading towards the event hall, it started snowing again. Kim smiled as she stuck out her hand to touch the snow but she was surprised when she noticed a man in a white jacket standing by the trees and it happened to be Tommy.
"I see it's the first snowfall on Christmas Day Beautiful," Tommy smiled, "So what brings you up here in Aspen on the first snowfall of the day?"
"Well I haven't had the slightest clue," Kim smiled as she realized Tommy was the one who made this little arrangement, "It's the first snowfall of the day. I am meeting someone at a ski resort for Christmas. I endured a long car ride and I'm totally surprised of the turn of events this holiday."
"You're waiting for someone?" Tommy smiled, "I'm meeting someone too. Why don't we keep each other company then while we wait?"
"I'd like that thank you very much," Kim replied as Tommy took her hand, "We'll keep each other company for now." The two of them started walking side by side and Kim was surprised to find Tommy at the same ski resort and she wanted to know how he managed to pull one of the biggest stunts off.
"I know…you're a hard person to surprise and I'm sorry for the panic," Tommy said, "I called your mom and I asked if you can spend Christmas with me and my aunt Jess and Uncle John here in Aspen. Although she was hesitate, she reluctantly agreed and thought it was a nice gesture. I didn't know I was spending Christmas with aunt Jess and uncle John until my folks left me a note saying I was. We have been up here for about a few days now. Very ironic that I ended up being at the same ski resort you were at when you were six. That's why I wanted to bring you up here and surprise you."
"Well most certainly you outdid yourself on that one Tommy Oliver," Kim smiled, "I really appreciate that you would want me up here with you and your aunt and uncle for Christmas Tommy. I guess…my wish came true didn't it?"
"You can say that Beautiful."
"And I take it…the driver was your uncle John was it?"
"Yeah he was in on my little Christmas stunt too. There's a concert tonight in the main event hall…if you're interested on going? We got tickets and there's an extra one for you. It's at 8pm tonight. Does it sound like a date?"
"I'd would love to go Tommy. This does bring back old memories. I guess…this isn't such a bad Christmas after all. I take it you already opened up all your presents?"
"You could say that," Tommy smiled, "But the best present I got this year is right next to me and that is all I could ask for. Merry Christmas Kimberly Hart."
"Merry Christmas Tommy."
The two of them spent the entire afternoon together skiing and sight seeing. At one point both Tommy and Kimberly were having snowball fights with each other and dosing each other in piles of snow. The whole winter experience was a first for them. It never snowed in Angel Grove and although they weren't home for the holidays, this was the next best thing. Later on the two ended up building a snowman together. However, despite it turning out to look like complete rubbish, it was still decent. They both sat on a table and each of them constructed their own miniature snowmen. Tommy found it funny that Kim's snowman had a big mouth but she replied it had something to say. It was cute when Tommy pushed the two together.
"I envy them," Kim teased, "Look at them Tommy! Those two are close together and it looks like they have something to say to each other."
"I find it cute actually," Tommy joked, "Those two are telling each other how they feel."
"Yeah but still…I envy them," Kim smiled, "But envy them in a cute way." Kimberly turned around gave Tommy a quick kiss on the cheek, "I don't envy them anymore."
"Kimberly!" Kim turned around and with that Tommy gave Kim a kiss on the lips, "There…now you don't have to be envy at them anymore."
By six o'clock, Tommy and Kim went inside to have Christmas dinner with his aunt and uncle before the concert. Later on that night, Tommy and Kimberly went back to their hotel rooms to get ready for the concert. Luckily, in case of emergencies Kim packed a pink silk mini dress and high heels to wear in case of any semi-formal parties. Kimberly's hotel room was two doors down from where Tommy and his relatives were staying at. Of course she figured out they paid for her accommodations. Meanwhile, Tommy's uncle and aunt were dressing up for the concert and as soon as seven-thirty came, Tommy went to Kim's hotel room to pick her up. They were all ready to go.
"We'll meet you down in the lobby okay?" Jess replied, "Just make sure you and Kim are down there shortly?"
"Okay aunt Jess," Tommy said as he knocked on Kim's hotel door, "Kimberly? Are you ready?"
"Yeah I'm coming," Kim replied coming out as Tommy observed her outfit, "Do I look okay?"
"I find it beautiful," Tommy smiled, "C'mon Miss Tardy we don't want to be late for the concert do we?"
"I'm not all that tardy! Anyways we should get a move on then?"
"Yeah we don't want to keep my aunt and uncle waiting."
Tommy and Kimberly headed to the lobby to meet up with John and Jessica. So far the day has been memorable for most parts. Knowing that Kimberly loved music so much, Tommy thought that by bringing her to the concert would end a perfect Christmas Day. It was like Tommy was making Kim's wish of a white Christmas come alive. The concert experience was breathtaking. Neither of them never heard such wonderful pieces of music before. There were bands playing Christmas songs, jazz bands, choirs, singers, and a wide range of musical talent to entertain the audience.
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The show was almost closing and the last segment featured various piano solos. Most of the time neither of them talked so they wouldn't disrupt the performances. "Now ladies and gentlemen I present to you Mi Lee Kang tonight," the host announced, "Kang Mi Lee is a piano prodigy from Seoul, Korea and topping the Asian music world. For her American debut concert, she'll play for us her piece First Time." As the last pianist came out everyone applauded as she started playing. However, as
Mi Lee Kang started playing her song "First Time", Kim was silent. Hearing the melody of the song, Kim recognized it…because it was the same piece she was playing in the music room the day Tommy was spying on her.
"Kim, do you recognize it?" Tommy asked, "Are you surprised?"
"I'm…speechless Tommy," Kim smiled, "That's the song I was playing. How did you know?"
"I came by earlier yesterday and I recognized it when I heard it," Tommy smiled, "They had a sound check yesterday and Mi Lee Kang was playing First Time. I remembered the tune and I hope it would surprise you."
"First Time," Kim replied as they listened, "I like it. This has been such a wonderful night."
"I was hoping you would Beautiful," Tommy smiled squeezing her hand, "First Time…it's a nice title to a song."
After the concert was finished, Jess and John went up earlier back to the hotel leaving Kimberly and Tommy alone. The two stayed around the event hall just grabbing a cup of coffee at the bar. They couldn't help but watch a lot of anxious fans talking with the musicians about the concert. Kim was anxious to meet Mi Lee Kang because she was such a fan of her song. Tommy couldn't help but take Kim back and arrange a meeting.
"Huh excuse Mi Lee Kang," Tommy replied, "Hi my girlfriend is a big fan of your song. She really wanted to meet you in person."
"Well I'm touched that you liked my song," the pianist replied, "So is this the lucky lady?"
"I'm Kimberly Hart," Kim smiled shaking her hand, "I really enjoyed the concert especially that piece you played. I heard it on the radio."
"I'm glad you liked my song. I take it you're a musician as well yourself?"
"I like writing music and I play the guitar. Mostly I'm into gymnastics and all. Music is just a hobby of mine."
"That's very nice to hear. I see you have a nice boyfriend here. I can see you two are happy together and that my song inspired you two."
"Yeah I hear Kim play at school," Tommy added, "Huh I was wondering…if you can do me a favor for us please? It's a sort of Christmas request from a fan." Tommy went up to Mi Lee Kang and whispered something. A few seconds later, she was at the piano again and started playing as she made an announcement on the microphone.
"Okay, our next request is from Tommy Oliver to his girlfriend Kimberly Hart for First Time as a Christmas present. Merry Christmas Tommy and Kimberly and here's an encore of First Time to all the couples celebrating Christmas together." With that she started playing "First Time" while Tommy, Kimberly, and everyone else listened.
"This has been the best Christmas ever," Kim smiled leaning on Tommy, "I'll always remember this one as being the best Christmas."
"Me too Beautiful," Tommy smiled giving her a kiss, "You want to know why…it's because it's the first time I'm spending Christmas with you."
"I know…and I love this song too," Kim smiled, "First Time…is my first Christmas with you. I know this song will remind us of that. I love it and sitting here with you."