AN: What everyone think of the first chapter? Liked/Disliked? Anyhow, here's the next chapter.

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July 15, 2007

The plane had touched down into California in the late afternoon. Katherine had waited for several hours for her predecessor to enter the airplane terminal. She sighed as she took a sip of water while waiting.

Many people were flooding through the terminals as many left or entered the busy areas. There were many announcements made over the intercom, but also announcing some arrivals.

Kim's exhausted body stretched as she saw the view of California enter into the runway. She smiled to herself softly as she looked at the picture of her husband and children who were in her wallet. She kissed the picture lightly before boarding off the plane.

As she slipped on her sunglasses, she entered the busy airport as she went through to retrieve her suitcases. While she whizzed by, many cameras had snapped.

"Ms. Beckinsale! Ms. Beckinsale!" the camera men said as they flashed Kim's picture, "Can we get a word with you?" they asked.

Kim shoved her hand in the air as she picked up her belongings. All she wanted to do is meet with her friend and get out of the airport as fast as she could

Cameras snapped like crazy as Kim's ducked a few of the paparazzi asked her numerous questions about her returning to her gymnastics. She shook her head to several questions, but instantly ran as fast as she could go.

Kat looked up and saw her friend. She couldn't believe the chaos that girl had. Ever since the day Kim had married Peter, things had gone fast pace for Kim. After all, her life was almost as close as a celebrity.

"Hey!" she exclaimed as she hugged her friend, "Aren't we the little celebrity?" she teased as she helped Kim with her bags.

Kim returned the hug back. It had been almost years she had seen Katherine. The two of them laughed as the petite brunette lugged her rolling suitcase out of the airport.

"The celebrity credit goes to Mike," she laughed a little, "How are things? Gosh, it's been a while," she noted as she took notice of Kat's darker shade of blonde hair.

"Yeah," Kat replied taking notice of Kim's dark brown and caramel highlighted hair, "What's new?" she asked.

"Tons of things – especially things you would never believe."

"Really, like you're a mother just like me?"

The two women laughed as they headed to Kat's car. As Kim placed her suitcase in the trunk, Kat waited for the moment. Suddenly, her cell phone had rung.

"Hello?" she said as she answered the phone, "Oh, hey honey. I just got Kim," she said as she saw Kim get into the car, "Yep, she arrived safely," she retorted as she handed Kim the phone.

"Hey Peter, long time no chat stranger," she laughed.

Kat smiled as she backed out of the airport's parking lot. While entering into the busy intersection, she had the radio on for a moment. Kim continued catching up with Peter as she told him about Mike and the kids.

"That's great. I'll see you two soon," Peter said as he clicked off the cordless phone, "Tell Kat not to worry about dinner," he hinted with a smirk.

The two looked at each other and laughed. They both knew Peter was a terrible cook.

"Just as long as our home is one piece honey," she chuckled, "Love you!" she grinned.

As Kat drove through California, Kim took in all the familiar places again. Things hadn't changed one bit.