Chapter 10 - There's A New Rugrat In Town
MARCH 6TH
Well their vacation was over and our heros have spent two weeks in Paris, France for their honeymoon. But they arrived back at the LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) at 10:00 am and there waiting for them at the gate was Chaz, Kira, Stu, Didi along with Dil and Chuckie. Phil, Lil, Susie, Angelica and Harold would like to come but work was in the way.
A FEW MINUTES LATER
With all the passengers walking out, there were a couple with trolley load of baggage off the plane. And the woman next to the man had a bit of a baby bump and I guess you know who they are. Tommy and Kimi.
"Hi mom, hi dad, hey Dil, hey C. man" said Tommy.
"Hi mom, hi dad, hey Dil and Chuckie" said Kimi. They all talked about their trip to France. They went to the Eiffel Tower at night, Notre Dame, the Sushi Restaurant were it was karaoke night and Tommy and Kimi get to sing 'We are The World' by USA for Africa, they nearly had a little encounter with Coco La'bouche but they got away from her. But in the end it was back to work as usual for Tommy and Kimi. Tommy is back to do his filming at Paramount while Kimi is back as a teacher.
SEVEN MONTHS LATER
Tommy and Kimi were having a life of there own now. They bought a big house, thanks to the box office success of Tommy's movie. And there neighbors were no other than Chuckie and Lil. When Tommy and Kimi moved in, he went up to them and said,
"Hello you must be our neighbors, I'm Tommy and this is my lovely wife Kimi. Say do I remember you two, it can't be no, it can't be Chuckie and Lil!" he teased. And they all laughed. Until one day on the 14th, things started to change.
ONE NIGHT - 10:00PM
The boss at Paramount have given Tommy Maternity leave and he left the directing job to Ron Howard. At the house, Kimi now has a big baby bump, she was lying down on the couch getting herself cooled down. Then it happened. There were water on the couch and Kimi was in pain.
"T-Tommy" she said.
"Yeah?" Tommy asked.
"I'm in labor!" she shouted. Tommy was now switched into panic mode. He rushed outside to tell Chuckie and Lil the news. Chuckie was in panic mode too and he and Tommy were running around the front yard like mad! Until Lil stopped.
"Alright you guys, Tommy's wife is in their in labor, I called an ambulance and it's on its way now. So go in their and look after Kimi" she said. So Tommy and Kimi did. Lil got the bag full of supplies that she needed. Chuckie called up the Pickles and his parents and also Phil and Susie, luckily they were not going on tour until tomorrow so they have time to see Tommy and Kimi's pride and joy into the world. The ambulance arrived. They put Kimi in a stretcher and with Tommy by her side, the ambulance sped away like a rocket with Chuckie and Lil driving behind, but unfortunately a cop car came and pulled them up. Lil explained the situation and so the police have given them an escort to the hospital.
AT THE HOSPITAL - 2 HOURS LATER
"Come on Kimi you're almost there, keep pushing!" said Mrs. Carmichael.
"You can do it Kimi, I know you can!" said Tommy. With one final push, Kimi yelped. "Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!" then there was a sound that they love to hear. The sound of a baby crying.
"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs Pickles, it's a beautiful baby girl" said Mrs. Carmichael. Tommy kissed Kimi on the cheek.
"I'm very proud of you Kimi" he said.
"I love you Tommy" she said. They have a look at the baby.
"Oh look that she got your lips" said Tommy.
"She got your hair colour" said Kimi.
"She's a cute thing she is" said Tommy happily as he carried her. "So what do you want to name her?" he asked. "You know I haven't thought of a name, do you?" she asked.
"Well you always wanted this name, I'm pretty sure you'll remember it?" he asked.
"Well what's the name?" Kimi asked.
"Tanya" Tommy said. Kimi felt strucked with that name, she remembered wanting that name since High School, but she forgot about it afterwards.
"Oh Tommy that's a fine name. I love it" she said.
LATER
Everyone that they knew such as Grandpa Lou, Grandpa Boris, Grandma Minka, Grandma Lulu, Stu, Didi, Dil, Howard, Betty, Phil, Lil, Chaz, Kira, Chuckie, Drew, Charlotte, Angelica, Harold, Randy, Susie and heck even the Carmichael's Aunt T came along as well. Everyone was waiting outside to hear the news until Tommy came out with Tanya.
"Everyone please settle down, I got someone asleep here" Tommy said quietly.
"Everyone I like you to meet someone new to meet. Please welcome our new Rugrat, Tanya Charles Pickles. That's right, I'm a daddy" Tommy said happily and he was nearly in tears. Everyone awed and look at the new baby happily and sweetly.
"She looks beautiful" said Kira.
"Yes isn't she just cute" said Didi.
"She'll make a good Pickles one day" said Stu.
"Where's Kimi?" asked Chaz.
"Oh she's still in the room, she be happy to see you guys" Tommy said. So Chaz, Kira and Chuckie went to room 176 and Tommy had a brief talk with Dil.
"Well Dilly, you're now an uncle" said Tommy.
"Yeah, I promise I won't go weird on her with aliens OK?" he said.
"You're still the alien man are you?" Tommy asked.
"Yeah still am" chuckled Dil.
"And this means Angelica's the aunt" scolded Tommy teasingly quietly so Angelica won't be able to hear.
For half an hour everyone had a turn holding the baby and thankfully no one had dropped her on the head like Dil.
"I think the patient needs a rest now" said Lucy. "Yeah I need to after the pain I have to go through" said Kimi. Everyone laughed. "I'll put Tanya in the cot next to you" said Lucy. "Thanks Lucy" said Kimi. Outside Stu and Didi were having a talk.
"Well son, you got a child now and you have responsibilities now" Stu said.
"Do I have to learn from that Lipshitz guy though?" asked Tommy.
"Well you can just incase" said Didi. She knew that most people don't like that guy.
"Well now that you have a child you have to clean her, feed her and all that other stuff too" she said.
"Yes mom, I'm sure I know that this baby need that stuff" said Tommy. Lucy soon came out.
"Mr Pickles, I need to ask you one question. Do you want to stay with Kimi tonight?" she asked.
"Why yes. If that's alright you guys?" Tommy asked his mum and dad.
"Of course sweetie, your father will bring you fresh clothes for you tonight" said Didi.
"Thanks mom, thanks dad, I know I said this before but...I can believe I'm a Dad!" he said happily.
"We know son" said Didi. She kissed him and they hugged for the final time and they headed off.
"I'll set up a camp bed next to Kimi for you Tommy" said Lucy.
"Thanks Lucy" said Tommy. Back in the room, there was Kimi all a sleep. Chaz and Kira fed her food and now she's a sleep. Tommy thanked them both and finally he went to sleep.
TWO HOURS LATER - 2:00 AM
Tommy was woken up by the whimper of Tanya. She needs someone to keep her company.
"Oh what do you want, you already been fed" said Tommy tiredly. Tommy was giving her some mashed carrots but she didn't want any of it.
"Maybe a lullaby will help" he said and he took her to the window were the moon was still shining brightly.
TOMMY:
Now it's time to say good night
Good night Sleep tight
Now the sun turns out his light
Good night Sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me
Dream sweet dreams for you.
Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Good night Sleep tight
Now the moon begins to shine
Good night Sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me
Dream sweet dreams for you.
Close your eyes and I'll close mine
Good night Sleep tight
Now the sun turns out his light
Good night Sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me
Dream sweet dreams for you.
Good night Good night Everybody
Everybody everywhere
Good night.
And so Tanya went to sleep. Kimi woke up to Tommy's voice and she was happy that Tommy looked after the baby. "That was a beautiful voice you have there Tommy" she said and they both kissed. Tommy put her back in her cot and Tommy went back to sleep.
"We will always love you Tanya" Tommy said to the baby quietly. Then he kissed Kimi a goodnight as she went to sleep. Well now Tommy and Kimi have a new baby, a new life and a new relationship.
THE END