Chapter 5: Bitter Changed

Kimberly came to the gym, she was so nervous that she was almost shaking. "Mommy, are you okay?" Kylie asked. Kimberly smiled as she looked at her daughter.

"I'm okay, munchkin, I'm just very nervous," she replied.

Kimberly kissed Kylie's forehead and looked at Hannah. "Don't worry, mom, I'll keep an eye on her," Hannah assured her. She smiled as she kissed Hannah's cheek.

"Next up, Miss Kimberly Hart, from Reefside, California," the announcer announced.

Kimberly stood up and she got up onto the balance beam.

Hannah watched as her mom once again went to achieve her dream once again. She looked up when she saw the door open. Her eyes widened when she saw Ryan, Kelsey, Dana, Carter, and Captain Mitchell coming in. She waved for them to show them where they were. Kylie jumped up and she ran over to Ryan. She jumped into her uncle's arms and they sat down watched as Kimberly finished her form.

Kimberly took a deep breath as she jumped off the edge, spun around and landed in the perfect pose. "That was Miss Kimberly Hart from Reefside, California," the announcer announced.

Kimberly walked backstage and she wiped the sweat from her face with her towel. "Well those were the greatest moves I have ever seen," a voice commented. Kimberly looked over her shoulder and shrieked when she saw that it was Ryan. She hurried over and embraced her brother. She kissed his cheek with a smile.

"What are you doing here?" She asked.

"Heard you were in a gymnastics competition, came to see how you'll do," Captain Mitchell replied.

Kimberly smiled as she hugged Captain Mitchell. "I'm so happy to see you dad," she murmured. Captain Mitchell hugged his daughter backa nd kissed the top of her head.

"As am I to see you," he answered.

Kimberly kissed Captain Mitchell's cheek before pulling back. "I'm really nervous," she commented. Captain Mitchell placed his hands on her face.

"I know it's been awhile, but you'll be great," he assured her.

Kimberly smiled and placed her hands over his. "Competitors, please come out to the middle of the room," the announcer instructed. Kimberly took a deep breath.

"Well, wish me luck," she commented.

"Good luck, Kim," They told her.

Kimberly walked out into the middle of the room. "In third place, LeAnn Hawthorne from Los Angeles California," the announcer announced. Kimberly bit her lip and closed her eyes. "In second place Rosa McDonald from Angel Grove, California," the announcer announced. Kimberly held her breath waiting to see who had won first place. "And in first place…Kimberly Hart from Reefside, California," the announcer announced. Kimberly let out a small shriek as she was handed her medal. She couldn't believe it, after nine years of not doing gymnastics she still had it.

Carter grinned as he hugged Kimberly tight as she hurried over to them. "You did great," Dana commented. Kylie ran over to Kimberly once she let Carter go.

"YOU WON!" Kylie shouted.

Kimberly picked Kylie up and kissed her cheek. "That I did, sweetie," she answered.

(The Beach)

Hunter and Tori were walking down the beach hand in hand enjoying the greatest day ever. "It's nice here. Too bad we have to go back in a couple of days," she commented. Hunter kissed her forehead and wrapped his arm tightly around her waist.

"Yeah, well, we have jobs now," he reminded.

Tori placed her head on his shoulder with a smile. They stopped and sat on the beach watching the waves hit the sand. She giggled when she felt him kiss her neck. "Hunter…don't," she giggled.

"Why?" He asked smiling against her neck.

"That tickles," she replied.

Hunter grinned as he nipped at her neck again. Tori lied back on the sand and pulled him down for a kiss. Hunter wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her deeply. "What's going on here?" A voice asked. They pulled back to see Blake standing there.

"Blake! What are you doing here?" Hunter asked standing up.

He helped Tori up off the ground. "I dropped by for a visit. Good thing I came when I did," Blake replied.

"Blake, let me explain," Hunter insisted.

"I don't to hear it, bro. I thought I could trust you, but you had to go behind my back and take my girl."

"You two broke up dimwit."

"Didn't mean you could snatch her up."

"Dude, we never wanted you to find out this way."

Hunter then stumbled back a couple of feet when he felt a punch land on his face. "Hunter!" Tori gasped. Hunter glared at Blake before he punched him back. Soon both guys were on the ground beating each other. Tori had tried to break it up, but she wasn't able to. She saw Kimberly's truck pull up and she went to get her.

Kimberly got out of her truck just as Tori came running up the hill. "Miss Hart, Hunter and Blake are practically tearing each other's heads off," Tori informed worriedly. Kimberly hurried down the hill behind Tori to see Tommy there trying to pry the boys apart.

"Hunter and Blake," she snapped.

Hunter and Blake stopped and looked up. Kimberly had her arms crossed over her chest. "What are you doing?" She demanded. They stood up shooting daggers at each other. "Look at yourselves, what was this supposed to solve, hmm?" She asked.

"Mom, you don't understand…" Kimberly cut Blake off.

"I don't want to hear it, Blake. You two are supposed to set an example for Kylie. Beating each other up over a girl is not the way to go," she scolded.

She looked at Hunter and Blake with a sigh. "Go cool off you two," she instructed. Hunter wrapped his arm around Tori's shoulder as he walked off. Blake grabbed his motocross bike and drove off down the street.

"Mom? You're their mother?" Tommy asked.

Kimberly looked over at Tommy. "Surprised?" She asked. Kimberly turned and went to walk back up the hill. Tommy caught up with her.

"So how's Cole?" He asked.

"He's doing great, he and Alyssa are planning on getting married soon," she replied.

"You okay with that?"

Kimberly stopped and looked at Tommy with a quizzical look. "What?" She asked.

"Wasn't he the guy you left me for?" He asked.

Kimberly resisted the urge to laugh. "Tommy, I was Cole's mentor. As well as Carter, Wes, and Eric's mentor," she replied. Tommy bit his tongue feeling stupid. Kimberly crossed her arms over her chest. "Besides, I didn't send you that letter," she snapped. Tommy looked at her.

"You did so," he insisted.

"I did not. You should know me better than that."

She shook her head. "Well I guess I don't. it seems that instead of coming to Trini's funeral to support Jason, you just disappear for years on end and made new friends," he snapped. Kimberly bit her lip feeling like she just got punched in the gut. She looked at Tommy with hurt filled eyes.

"How could you say that to me?" She asked.

Kimberly turned to leave when Tommy grabbed her arm. Kimberly took his arm and flung him over her shoulder. She slammed her foot to his chest. "Just do you know. I wouldn't be pointing fingers, Tommy Oliver. You just stay away from me and my kids. Since you never bothered to answer any of my letters after that," she hissed. She let Tommy go and walked towards her truck. "Stay away from me, Tommy, because I never want to see you again," she added. Tommy stood up and watched her go. A confused look plastered on his face.

"What letters?" He pondered.