Ron pulled up to a quaint house that was in definite need of repair. The paint was peeling off the wood siding and a number of panels were in need of repair. The grass in the front yard was dying and full of weeds. Ron looked at the car clock. His meeting with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to surprise a much deserving family with a new home wasn't for another 15 minutes. He always liked to get their a bit early.
Ron reached into the center console and pulled out his favorite picture of Kim. He smiled looking at the picture, sighed and opened the car door. Ron gingerly step out of the car. Although he was in no pain, the rods the Doctor's put in his lower back and hip limited his mobility.
With the picture in his hand, he walked around the front of the house and talked to himself. Ron took out his camera and took a picture of the front of the house. "Well, KP what do you think? This house is in pretty bad shape. Bill was injured in the line of duty just like you were. He's paralyzed from the neck down. It's been an uphill battle for Karen trying to care of Bill, the kids and bring in income to supplement the disability insurance. Karen's Mom moved in to help with the kids while Karen waits tables down the street. This house isn't big enough for 6 people let alone designed for a quadriplegic and the bank is threatening foreclosure."
Back in Middleton word spread like wildfire that Kim Possible had awoken from her coma. The neighborhood was a madhouse of reporters and well wishers. Contrary to usual headaches the Tweebs inventions usually provided Kim their latest invention actually came to her aide. Although not its primary purpose, the gadget disrupted radio and television waves including cell phones for a range of 1000 yards. This forced reporters to camp further from the house. The Possibles' couldn't use any electronics inside the house but it was well worth Kim's peace and quiet.
Only a select few were allowed inside to see Kim. Monique came by to see Kim and dropped off the latest Club Banana fashions. Felix dropped off his Mom's latest cyber chair design with his own personal modifications. Tara came by as well. Kim was happy to see everyone but was wondering when Ron would be coming by. Wade could hardly keep up tracking all the well wishes from around the world Kim's site was getting. Mr. and Mrs. Possible were delighted as they could tell Kim was happy to see everyone but they could tell there was something missing. It just dawned on them that nobody had told Ron yet that Kim had woken up.
Ron saw another call pull up to the house and park behind his. Two representatives from Make-A-Wish Foundation stepped out of the car. Ron walked over to shake their hands. One of them pulled out a cell phone to call Betty, Karen's Mom to let them know they were there. The family didn't normally answer the door unless you were expected. Betty was the one the contacted Make-A-Wish with her daughter and son-in-law's story.
The cover story for the surprise was Bill would be getting a free new motorized scooter that included a voice activated navigation system in exchange for being featured in a series of commercials. The family only had a manual wheelchair so Bill was always at the mercy of others to be able to get around. They could not afford a motorized one that included the tube he could blow air into to become self sufficient.
They walked up to the door and knocked. Betty answered the door. Betty smiled brightly and mouthed a silent Thank You and invited everyone in. Betty introduced everyone. Ron explained they would need to head over to a house they had designated for filming the commercial. Bill asked Ron is they've met before as he seemed familiar. As they were leaving Bill noticed Ron was walking with a limp. Bill had friends on the force that walked with similar limps after a severe back/hip injury. The family piled into their van that had the wheelchair elevator on the side. The van had body rust and looked like it'd seen better days.
Mr. Possible went to fetch the Kimmunicator. Ever since the Camp Wannaweep incident with Gill jamming the Kimmunicator Wade had modified it to work with a experimental GJ communications satellite that he was contracted to help with that used a special frequency and wavelength that penetrated structures that normally shielded most every other communication frequency and wavelength as well as reject normal RF interference. Mr. and Mrs. Possible excused themselves up to their bedroom and fired up the Kimmunicator to see if they could get in touch to Wade. The Kimmunicator fired right up and Wade's smiling face appeared on the Screen.
Ron rode over to the new house with the Make-A-Wish Foundation reps with the family following behind. As they drove through the neighborhood the family could only sigh as they saw what was out of reach for them. As the car ahead of them pulled in a beautiful house that was easily more than 3 times larger than the shack they called their home. Karen and Bill saw the large wheel chair ramps on both sides of the double front doors. This house was designed with them in mind.
Karen smiled, reached out and squeezed Bill's hand, "Some day honey, some day." Betty tried her best to hold her composure as she knew the truth to their visit. Karen asked her Mom what was going on as she looked like she was about to cry. Her Mom responded, "Oh just dreaming about my baby living in a place like this some day." Karen smiled and responded, "We already have what's most important, each other."
Ron and company got out and approached the family as Karen operated the lift to lower her husband's chair to the ground. Ron handed Karen a set of keys and told her they would be a waiting a few minutes for film crew to get here but they should let themselves in where there should be some refreshments waiting for them. Karen thanked them and took the keys from Ron. She wheeled her husband up the ramps while her kids and Mom followed behind.
Betty made sure she was last and turned around and gave Ron's a thumbs up to indicate they had no clue. Ron smiled and nodded. Betty then ran ahead and took the key from Karen and proceeded to unlock the front door. The family was in awe how wheelchair accessible this place was as Betty opened the wide double doors. Betty motioned for the family to go in.
Suddenly there was a loud scream. Ron smiled and shook the hands of the Make-A-Wish Foundation reps. Karen had obviously seen the "Welcome to your new home Wesson Family" banner hanging on the wall in the main room. Ron and crew walked over to the front door. Ron was greeted with a crying Karen who gave Ron a bear hug. Betty had explained she had called the Make-A-Wish foundation who then put her in touch with Ron. Ron turned to Betty and said, why don't you show the kids their new rooms and the back yard. The kids were bouncing up and down and dragging grandma down the hall.
Ron explained a bit out the KAP foundation and he heard of the sacrifice that Bill had made. He explained this house was theirs to keep, mortgage free. The foundation would pay the property tax and all utilities for the first year. The foundation would take their old house, renovate it and then provide it to another family in need. Just then the Kimmunicator went off. Ron excused himself outside. Bill noticed the high tech PDA device that Ron pulled out.
"Hey Wade, what's the sitch? You seem awfully happy, what's going on?" Ron noticed the huge grin on Wade's face. "Ron, you want to have a seat first?" Ron sat down on one of the chair's in the patio. "Ok Wade now spill." Ron smiled as he though of Kim whenever he used one of her signature tag lines. "Ron, the Possible's wanted to speak with you, let me patch them through." "Wade is everything ok, is Kim showing signs of improvement is that why everyone is so happy?" Wade responded, "I'll let them tell you." Wade pushed the button and the Possible's appeared on the screen both of them with huge smiles.
"Hello Drs P, hope the family is well. Will somebody please tell me what is going on?" Mrs. Dr. P responded, "Everyone is great Ron. We wanted to share some good news with you." "Glad to hear Mrs. Dr P, does this have to do with Kim?" "Let us show you Ron but first you have to close your eyes." Ron responded, "Can't you just tell me?" "No Ron you have to close your eyes." Ron sighed and closed his eyes and The Possible's could his eyes closed through the Kimmunicator. Mrs. Possible continued, "Promise to keep them closed until we tell you to open them." "Yes Mrs. Dr. P, I promise."
Ron never hoped for more than anything in his entire life that the good news was Kim was awake or at least showed signs that she was close to regaining consciousness. The Possible's walked back downstairs. Mrs. Possible spoke again, "Ok Ron you can open your eyes." Ron opened his eyes and he saw a pair of emerald green eyes that he hadn't seen in the last years. Ron shouted, "KP, you're awake." Tears started to flow from Ron's eyes. The Possible's also teared up as they saw what appeared to be a tear in Kim's eyes and the sparkle that was usually in Kim's eyes start to return.
They saw Kim's mouth attempt to move and his hand twitch as though she was trying to lift her arm. Ron pushed a button on the kimmunicator and a smiling Wade appeared for a three way chat. "Wade, I need a ride immediately." Wade responded, already ahead of you buddy, they should be arriving there in 5 minutes."