Author's Note: I am in the process of deciding just how many more chapters I will be writing for this particular fic. I kind of feel like it's run it's course because there isn't much left to happen to them other than the other two kids finally getting married and other grandkids that will be born. I'm just not sure what to do with the fic and I'm feeling pretty indecisive at the moment. So bear with me as I try to sort it all out.
Purple Strobe: I understand what you're saying about Susie. I don't think it's that she felt she couldn't go to them but more that she knew they would be disappointed in her. But things turned out all right in the end.
PrettyDiva: From one top author to another you can never go wrong with a show like the Cosby Show. I'm an eagerly awaiting the release of season three so I can add it to my collection. It's nice to know that the last chapter was realistic because sometimes I'm not so sure and I feel like I just throw the chapters together. I will be making a huge effort to get started on my other T/Kat fic and believe it or not I've added yet another one to my list.
HarryPassionFan: Yeah, it's probably not that hard to figure out Jayne's crush if you read it very carefully. But it will probably not be mentioned again until I get to the Jason/Kim story, which I think will come after Tanya/Adam.
Destiny45: I promised a while ago that I would be writing stories for the other pairings from this fic. And Adam/Tanya are lucky enough to be first. You owe that to PrettyDiva because it was one of her fics that inspired me to write theirs first. It will be pretty much like this and will focus on their family.
GinaStar: I'm glad that you liked the wedding and I thought it would be cute for them to include baby Tommy in the ceremony.
Lushiouschell: Yeah there probably should have been more drama in the last chapter but as I said above I'm running out of ideas for this story so it will most likely be ending soon so that I can concentrate on the Adam/Tanya story.
"Mom, Dad, thanks so much for doing this," Patrick told his parents.
"It's our pleasure," Kat told him as he handed her little Tommy who was now two.
"I can't believe we're leaving him for a whole week," Amanda Oliver said.
"It's always hard leaving your baby for the first time but he'll be fine," Kat assured her.
"I know and it'll be good for him to spend some time with you, he doesn't get to see you enough as it is," Amanda replied.
"Come on, we better get you guys to the airport," Tom said.
Patrick and Amanda had decided to take a much needed vacation. Patrick was doing great at his job but was away from his family more than liked and with Amanda working and trying to take care of their son they hadn't had much time alone.
"You and Grandma are going to have the best time aren't you," Kat cooed to her grandson.
"Be a good boy for your grandma," Amanda said as she kissed her son goodbye.
"Did Amanda and Patrick leave already?" seventeen year old Joshua asked as his mom came in with his nephew.
"Your father just left on his way to the airport with them," Kat replied.
"Oh well, I'm off to pick up Renee, we're going to dinner and then maybe a movie," Josh told her. Josh and Renee DeSantos had been dating for a year now.
"Ok, be careful and be a gentleman," Kat told him.
"I will Mom, see ya later Tommy," he said as she gave his mother a kiss on the cheek and waved goodbye to the baby.
Kat watched as her son made his way outside and into his car. She was about to take little Tommy into the kitchen for a snack when the phone rang. She put little Tommy down in his playpen and then ran to answer the phone.
"Hello?" she asked not recognizing the number.
"Hi Mom, it's me," Nathan Stone, who had been her son-in-law for a little over a year said.
"Nathan, is everything alright, how's Susie," Kat said.
"She's doing fine so far, I'm calling you from the hospital," Nathan explained.
"Hospital, does that mean what I think it means?" she asked excitedly.
"Yes, in a matter of hours, Susan and I will be parents and you and Tom will be grandparents," Nathan said. Katherine had started calling her husband Tom shortly after the birth of their grandson and soon the entire family followed suit. Tommy didn't mind much because it made things easier when little Tommy was around.
"How is Susie doing, I hope she's not in too much pain," Kat remarked.
"She's handling everything pretty well, I just wanted to call and let you know what was going on," Nathan said.
"Well tell Susie we love her and you call us back the minute our grandchild is here," Kat said.
"I will, talk to you soon," Nathan said as he hung up.
Some time later, Tom returned from the airport and found his wife playing with their grandson.
"So anything exciting happen while I was gone?" he asked as he joined them.
"Our daughter will be giving birth to her first child any moment," Kat informed him.
"That's great, time just seems to be really flying by doesn't it, Susie barely got married last year and here she is already having her first child," Tom remarked.
"She really does seem to be a rush with things doesn't she," Kat commented.
"Yeah but it's what she wants and all that matters is that she's happy," Tom replied.
"I agree with you on that, all I've ever wanted for all our of kids is that they find someone to share their life with who'll make them as happy as you've made me over the years," Kat told him.
"Now don't go getting all sentimental again, what are going to do with your grandma, huh Tommy," he said as he picked up his grandson and sat him in his lap.
"If you're ok here, I think I'll go start dinner, it's just us and little Tommy tonight," Kat replied.
"Let me guess, Josh is out with Renee again," Tom said.
"Yes and I do hope they aren't moving too fast," Kat said.
"I wouldn't worry too much, if I know Rocky he probably hired someone to spy on them," he joked referring to the fact that Rocky was way too overprotective of his daughters.
"Well at least we don't have to worry about Lauren spending too much time with J.J," Kat commented. Nineteen year old Lauren was now living in London where she was studying with the Royal Dance Academy.
Some time later, the phone rang and again and Katherine jumped up in a mad dash for the phone which brought a smile to Tom's face and he laughed at his wife's eagerness.
"Hello, well how is everything, it is, oh that's great, how are you feeling, I'll bet, I'm so happy for you," Kat was saying. Tom could only assume that she was talking to Susan and that Susan was telling her about their new grandchild.
"Well, is it a boy or a girl?" Tom asked after Katherine finally hung up the phone.
"It's a boy, we have another grandson, named Nathan Jr." she announced.
"That's great, I can't wait until my grandsons are old enough to learn martial arts," Tom told her.
"Still holding out hope that one day they'll pick up the family tradition?" Kat inquired.
"You never know, it could happen," he said as he smiled at her.
"I think someone's ready for bed," she remarked as little Tommy yawned.
"I'll take him up," Tom said as he picked up his grandson and headed upstairs.
A few months later, Kat and Tom were getting ready for Joshua's high school graduation.
"Well it's finally happening," Tom said.
"Yeah, the last of our little birdies is about to leave the nest," Kat said with a smile.
"How do I look?" Josh asked as he entered their room.
"You look great," Tom told his youngest son.
"Have we told you have proud we are of you?" Kat asked as she went over to straighten out his tie.
"Only about a thousand times, hey I was wondering, do you mind if I drive to ceremony separately, I want to pick up Renee," Josh replied.
"Sounds like a good idea to me, I was wondering how were going to fit everyone into the car," Tom commented.
"Don't worry son, if there's not enough room, your mother and I can drive ourselves," Tom's father told him.
Patrick and Amanda had flown in from New York to be there for the ceremony and of course had their son Tommy with them. Susan was also home with her new son Nate but they were alone because Nathan Sr. had to stay behind in Los Angeles for work. Lauren had wanted desperately to attend her younger brother's graduation but she was busy rehearing for a performance and couldn't get the time off.
"This sure brings back a lot of memories," Patrick commented as they waited for the graduation ceremony to begin.
"I'll bet you couldn't wait to graduate from high school," Amanda replied.
"What he couldn't wait for is to get out of our house," Kat said as she held Nate Jr.
"I wish Lauren could be here," Susan said.
"So do I but your mother and I are thinking of taking a trip to London to visit her," Tom told her.
"Hey everyone, Josh is up next," Amanda said.
"Patrick, make sure and hold the camera steady," Kat told him as he took out the video camera. They were making a video for Kat's parents in Australia.
"Joshua Lucas Oliver," the principal called out and the entire family jumped up to cheer for him.
Later that evening, everyone was gathered in Hayley's Cyberspace where Hayley had offered to host a party for the graduates.
"Thanks so much for throwing this party Hayley," Kat said.
"Yeah, it really means a lot, Rocky and I weren't even sure that we were going to throw a party for Renee what with already paying for three tuitions and now we're going to have four," Emily replied.
"I am so glad that Adam and I are done paying for college," Tanya remarked since both their sons had been on their own for a few years now.
"Tom and I won't have to deal with that this time around," Kat told them.
"Did Josh get a scholarship?" Kim asked as she walked over to join the conversation.
"No, he's decided to join John's racing team and become a professional driver," Kat explained.
"Wow, talk about following in his father's footsteps," Tanya said since Tommy too had turned to racing after graduating high school.
"Yeah but I can guarantee I won't be quitting to get a degree in Paleontology," Josh said as he overheard them.
"Now just what's wrong with Paleontology?" Tom asked his son.
"No offense dad but I need a little more excitement in my life," Josh replied.
"Oh you don't think being a paleontologist was exciting, if you only knew about what I went through in Reefside," Tom started to say but was cut off by Hayley.
"Um, why don't we serve the cake now," Hayley said loudly enough that it got Tom to be quiet.