At school

"I don't believe you two, how could you reveal our identities to your siblings." Jason yelled quietly at Tommy and Kim.

"It wasn't our fault." Kim said.

"Yeah, they recognized our voices and don't worry about it. Josie said that she will keep quiet." Tommy said.

"So is Jack." Kim added.

"Just be sure that it doesn't happen again." Jason said.

Tommy and Kim nodded. Jason doesn't have any siblings who are always on his case about things.

"Principal Kaplan called last night to tell my parents about Rita taking Josie. They totally freaked out." Tommy said.

"He called my dad's and Penny went ballistic. Dad came home and wanted to know why Penny was upset. She told him that Jack had been kidnapped by Rita. Of course Jack was standing right there." Kim said.

"Did Penny tell your Dad about what happened with Tommy?" Jason asked.

"No, she made me tell him. He got mad and was yelling. Jason you remember the time back when my parents were still married and screaming." Kim asked.

"Which time, as there were so many?" Jason replied.

"When Kevin was at a friends' house; Tracey and I escaped to your place, so we wouldn't have to listen to it and your mom called my parents and told them." Kim said.

"I remember somewhat. We were only 7." Jason said.

"Well the look on my dad's face last night was way worse then when he picked us up at your house the next morning. I thought he was really going to kill me." Kim said.

"Did he?" Tommy asked.

"He sent me to my room and said he would be up later to do it. He never did. Now, I am just trying to avoid him till I go to my mom's." Kim said.

"When is that?" Tommy asked.

"In 2 days on the 16th of every month." Jason replied.

When Kim got home with Jack, Austin was sitting on the couch reading the paper.

"Dad, you are home early?" Jack said.

"Jack, go start your homework." Austin said.

Jack left the room leaving Kim alone with Austin.

"Sit down Kimberly Ann!" Austin said angry.

Kim sat on the couch.

"I heard about you fighting with Penelope and taking off. I also heard that you didn't get back till 12:30. Your curfew is at 9 on a school night." Austin said.

"I know and I am sorry. Did Penny tell you?" Kim asked.

"No, Alicia did." Austin said.

Alicia is Jack's little sister.

"I can't have you acting like that, when I am not here. Penny is always in charge regardless if I am here or not. When I am not here Jack is also in charge. You need to remember that." Austin said.

"I do remember that. Jack already reminded me of that, the hard way." Kim told her dad.

"Are you telling me he spanked you?" Austin said shocked.

Kim nodded.

"Did you learn your lesson?" He asked.

"I haven't fought with Penny since." Kim admitted.

"Look, I'm still going to have to. It will be everything though. The fighting, breaking curfew and even the incident." Austin said.

Kim nodded she could feel the tears starting in her eyes.

"Go upstairs; I will be up in a little while." Austin commanded.

Kim went upstairs to her room. She laid on her bed crying into her pillow. Kimberly then started her homework. After 2 hours, Austin came up into her room and walked right in without even bothering to knock. Kim looked at him the paddle was in his hand and he shut the door.

"Kimberly, I don't want to do this, but I have too. It is for your own good." Austin said sitting down on Kimberly bed.

Kim got up from her desk chair and walked over to the bed to get this over with. Austin laid her across his lap and took the paddle and gave her 5 hard slaps on her butt. Kimberly shut her eyes tight at each blow. When it was over, Austin let her off; the tears were forming in her eyes. He gave her a hug.

"Kimberly, I am sorry that I had to do that. Please tell me you learned your lesson, so that it won't have to be done again." Austin said.

Kim nodded.

"Good, dinner is in an hour." Austin said kissing the top of her head.

Kim just stood there. Her butt was stinging from the punishment.

Downstairs

Austin sloped down on to the couch. He never likes when he has punish the kids in that way. He knew she had it coming to her and he had to teach her a lesson. But it hurts him, just as much as it hurts her.