Here's chapter eleven of "I Turn To You"

Thanks for suggestions for Kim's job. And thanks so much to all my readers/supporters. People like you keep me in the biz, LOL.

This chapter's gonna be on the short side- sorry. ;-)

Anyway, on with the fic.

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(Karen Scott's House)

(First week of February- early Friday evening)

"Thanks for the shopping trip and lunch, Ms. Scott. I really enjoyed it," Kim said to Jason's mother a couple weeks later. The two women had just sat down on the sofa in the den Kim'd been in countless times over the years.

"Oh, it was no problem at all, sweetheart. I enjoyed it myself," Karen Scott said with a warm smile, gently patting Kim's belly. The two of them had been spending a lotta time together over the last couple weeks. "Do you need anything to drink?"

"No, I'm good. Thanks," Kim said, rubbing her belly. Even though the idea of dealing with two kids at once still had her kinda tripped out, she was growing more and more excited about it at the same time.

"So, how're things with your mom?" Ms. Scott asked gently.

"She's calmed down somewhat. But she still never lets an opportunity to tell me how I'm ruining my life pass her by," Kim said, rolling her eyes. Unlike her mother, Ms. Scott hadn't flipped her lid when she'd received the news about Kim's pregnancy. She'd been surprised, but, ultimately happy to hear she'd be having more grandkids. She'd been kinder than usual to Kim. And incredibly supportive.

"I'm sorry, honey. Paige is just... Paige. But she loves you so much, Kimberly. I'm sure she'll come around- especially when she sees those two adorable little faces in a couple months," Ms. Scott said.

Kim grinned and stared down at her belly. God, she could hardly wait to see her children! She was anxious to see if they'd look like her, Jason or both. She already loved these two tiny people like crazy.

Ms. Scott looked at the young woman she'd watched grow up with a soft smile. Kimberly looked absolutely radiant. Suddenly, Ms. Scott's eyes lit up and she snapped her fingers. "Oh, right!" she said.

Kim looked over at the older woman. "What's up?"

"Well, last night, an idea came to me. It makes perfect sense. Especially for you," Ms. Scott said.

"Oh, yeah? What's the idea?" the former ranger asked curiously.

"It's about the job situation. I think personal buyer would be great for you," Ms. Scott said.

Kim's eyes widened. Personal buyer. Of course! It was perfect for her! "Oh, my God! That's an awesome idea!" she exclaimed happily. She sounded like she was sixteen again, but, she didn't care. Personal shopper. That job was, like, invented for her! Why hadn't she thought of that? "Thank you soooo much, Ms. Scott."

Ms. Scott laughed. "Sure thing, honey. I'm happy to help in any way I can. There are many upscale stores around and I know any of them would love to have you," she said.

"Thanks! That'd be so fantastic. I'd get a kickin' commission," Kim said excitedly. God, she wished she could do a series of backflips right now!

"Definitely. I'm lacking in the "cool" department, but, it's pretty obvious "kicking" means good," Ms. Scott said with a chuckle.

Kim laughed. "For sure. And you're so not lacking in the cool department, Ms. Scott. You're definitely one of the coolest people I know. Personal shopper. Wow. I can't wait to tell Jase," she said, her eyes dancing. Jason would be leaving work for today pretty soon. After picking Jade up from daycare, he'd swing by his mom's to pick Kim up.

"Speaking of Jason- and I apologize for being forward- what's going on there?" Ms. Scott asked, raising her eyebrows slightly.

"What do you mean?" Kim asked with a frown.

"Well... is there something more between you two?" Ms. Scott asked. Both Jason and Kim had been looking happier than they had in a long time. Ms. Scott noticed a light in her son's eyes when Kim was mentioned or in his presence. Romance really didn't seem to be too far away. If it, in fact, did happen, Ms. Scott'd be all for it.

Kim's face heated up a little. Her and Jason. Truthfully, there definitely seemed to be an attraction there. But they never really talked about it or anything. There were mainly little smiles, rushes of silly giddiness, stolen glances, some flirtation.

Kim shifted a little. "We haven't really said anything, but, we definitely seem to be more than friends now. Just not exactly an official couple. We're in the middle, if that makes any sense. I don't know," she said, feeling a little flustered and actually shy.

"Makes great sense," Ms. Scott said, nodding.

"Yeah. Besides, it hasn't even been a year since the whole Gina situation. I don't wanna bring up anything just yet. Actually, it'd be great if he brought it up first, you know," Kim said with a laugh. Her and Jason. Huh. She'd have never thunk it. But, hell, she never thought they'd be having twins together, either!

"Well, you know that, whatever happens, I'm behind you both all the way. I love you two so much and I just want you to be happy," Ms. Scott said.

Kim smiled. "I know. I love you, too," she told the woman who'd had a hand in raising her. Then, she leaned over and hugged her. Ms. Scott gently patted her back. The doorbell rang then.

"Wonder who that could be. I'll be right back," Ms. Scott said as she stood. Kim nodded and the older woman exited the room.

Ms. Scott unlocked and opened the front door to find a tall, well-groomed, brown-haired man who appeared to be around her own age standing there.

He swallowed hard. "Hello, Karen," he said nervously.

She frowned in confusion, then, it her like a ton of bricks a split second later. She paled and gripped the doorknob. Oh. My. God. What in the world... . It couldn't be. After all this time.

Standing in front of her was none other than Gary Scott... Jason's estranged father.

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Ryan628, if you're reading, thanks for the job suggestion! I dunno why it never came to me. Anyway, keep the good advice coming. Yes, people, it's the hated cliffhanger, LOL. I'll try to post more soon. Hope you liked it. Cya. ;-)