A few hours later Kim is in the kitchen making coffee. Tommy walks in wearing just his boxers and yawns. Kim turns to him with a smile.
Kim: morning(turns back to the coffee)good thing the girls are with their father(Tommy walks behind her and holds her waist)I get to see you walk around in almost all your glory(he reaches over and kisses her cheek. Kim pulls out her coffee mug)
Tommy: I made your morning huh?(Kim laughs)
Kim: you wish(turns to him, with a cup of coffee and a smile)coffee?
Tommy: thank you(she hands him the coffee and they kiss)you are the best
Kim: I know!(grabs her cup)
Tommy: you made my morning(sips his coffee)but you know how you can make it better?(Kim doesn't ask all she does is sip her coffee)you can take that robe off and walk around in your birthday suit
Kim: mm(laughs)you would like that wouldn't you?(leans against the counter)
Tommy: I would love that actually(Kim nods and smiles seductively)
Kim: Sorry Dr. Oliver(pokes his chest)you would've had a chance if you got up and joined me in the shower this morning. You know what they say…early bird catches the worm
Tommy: I'm guessing you're the bird(Kim chuckles and drinks her coffee)I'm sorry(pouts)but this worm was tired…don't hold that against me
Kim:(laughs)I'll think about it(softly)besides there is always later
Tommy: it'll be five days tomorrow
Kim: I know(side steps him and goes towards the table)I tried to get some last night too(sits down at the table)but you had a monster(sips her coffee and looks at him)
Tommy: Kim(goes over to her)what's going on?(sits down)I feel like there is something on your mind that is bothering you.
Kim: there is(softly)Tommy(pauses)
Tommy: what is it?(touches her arm briefly)You know you can talk to me about anything
Kim: I know(sighs)I'm trying to say this to you without being a total asshole
Tommy: you can never be an asshole Beautiful
Kim: we(puts her coffee down)know that's a lie(puts hair behind her ears)Tommy look something has really been bothering me….Its the Ranger thing(Tommy goes to say something)Wait(takes his hand)I am so proud of you Tommy for continuing to keep this world safe. You make me and my kids so proud, even though they can't remember(he nods a little)BUT(sighs)the constant running in and out during our dates, or at night, during family time or Ranger events. I thought I could handle it because I was a Ranger so I know what it means to serve and protect. But Tommy I currently feel like "Teenage Kim" who lost her powers and was dating someone who was too busy to make time for me
Tommy: Kim(puts his drink down)
Kim: I know its ridiculous(sighs)your amazing and I'm just being emotional
Tommy: but that's how you feel(Kim thinks about it before nodding)
Kim: always understanding(lays on her hand. Tommy takes her free hand)Tommy please don't apologize(he gives her a surprised look)I know you
Tommy: I feel like I have too(she gives him a "really" look)I don't want you to feel like you don't matter
Kim: I know I matter Tommy! I just feel like it's the Rangers, Your JOB and then ME. I mean I know I came in after those two(he sighs)but I just think if I was still a Ranger….I'd be your number one priority
Tommy: Kimberly you are my main priority….I can't help when danger calls
Kim: I know that too(stops)I guess my question is(pauses)will you ever give up being a Ranger when the time comes?(Tommy looks taken back)
Tommy: Kim of course I will! I did it before….the GEM chose me
Kim:(softly)after you chased them down(rolls her eyes)and gave the powers to three teenagers
Tommy:(heatedly)the world needed them
Kim: but the world did not need you(Tommy stands up)(sighs)Tommy where are you going?
Tommy: putting on my clothes(Kim stands up quickly as he walks out)
Kim: Tommy I am talking to you(follows him in the room)I am sorry I didn't mean…..
Tommy:(cuts her off)sure you didn't(goes to find his shirt)
Kim: you said that you wanted to know what was wrong and how it felt(watches him get dressed)and I told you I could be an asshole(Tommy says nothing)Tommy please talk to me(Kim steps in front of the door before he can leave and he frowns)don't walk away from me we are better then that.
Tommy: Kim I don't feel like talking….
Kim: I'm sorry(grabs his hand)I really am I didn't mean to sound so blunt and be so harsh(he says nothing)the world did need you and so do those kids(softly)without your guidance they would be lost(Tommy loosens up a little)I was wrong for saying that they didn't(sighs)but I need you too(Tommy's eyes soften)I'm fine with you being a Ranger Tommy, I wouldn't of asked to try again if I wasn't fine(he nods)But I need to know when the time comes, when your no longer a Ranger…that you'll be ok, you'll officially retire and we will grow old together with you never looking back
Tommy: Kim….
Kim: I want you to be at peace and content with your decision Tommy. I don't want you to look back and think that I'm not enough(Tommy pulls her in)
Tommy: You are always going to be enough(kisses her)don't you ever doubt that do you hear me?(Kim goes to respond)no I mean it! Being a Ranger will always come last to you. With you in my life Kim I don't need the power. I just need you….I always just needed you(Kim smiles)Being a Ranger filled the void for when I didn't have you. Please believe me!
Kim:(softly)I do(they kiss)I'm sorry
Tommy: don't be! You where just keeping it real(kisses her head)sorry I got angry(pulls away)I don't know what I was thinking(takes off his shirt and Kimberly giggles)
Kim: me neither(playful hits him)don't you ever try to walk away from me again. Do you understand me Oliver?(Tommy smiles)or Mesogog will not be the only one you have to deal with…got it?
Tommy: I promise(walks over and they kiss again)
Kim: Good(smiles)how about some breakfast?
Tommy: Sure(Kim walks out and he follows her)Kim can I ask you something?
Kim: mmmm it depends(turns to him with a playful smirk)
Tommy: I'm going to take that as a yes
Kim: you better(turns and opens the fridge)what is it Handsome?
Tommy: Why did you really break up with Davis?(watches Kimberly actions carefully. She pulls out the eggs, and milk before she closes the door)Kim?
Kim:(slowly)what do you mean?(turns to him and slowly walks over to counter)you know why I divorced him
Tommy: Do I really?(Kim puts the eggs and milk down)
Kim:(laughs unsure)what do you mean?! Of course you do!
Tommy: I spoke with Davis
Kim: about?(goes to the pantry and grabs her pancake mix)and when?
Tommy: We had our man to man talk earlier yesterday
Kim: that's great Tommy! I see everything went well(He gives her confused look)I don't see any bruises(he gives her a look)Please don't tell me you left bruises on him? I didn't get to see him yesterday….he picked them up straight from school. I never laid eyes on him.
Tommy: Ha-ha!(Kim smirks)Everything was peaceful
Kim: GOOD!(goes and grabs some bowls)I'm happy to hear that.
Tommy: But he mentioned something very interesting to me
Kim: like(pours pancake mix in the bowl)
Tommy: about how I didn't know the full story about why you left him(Kim says nothing and adds some eggs to the batter)Kim?(she pours the milk)
Kim: mm-hmm(she starts stirring the mix)
Tommy: will you(walks over to her)talk to me?(stops her from stirring)you know we're better than this(she sighs as he smiles)
Kim: not fair! You can't use that against me
Tommy: all's fair in love(Kim laughs)so are you going to tell me?
Kim:(mumbles)I'm going to kill Davis(puts the spoon down and pulls away from Tommy) Tommy I don't really want to talk about this
Tommy: I feel like your keeping apart of you from me. Like I wouldn't understand it
Kim: no not at all(softly)Its just painful is all. I'm not trying to relieve it
Tommy: Whose to say if you tell me that maybe you'll finally be ok with it?
Kim: Whose to say that I will be?
Tommy: if your not….you know I'll be here to pick you up. I'll never let you drown or be in pain(Kim smiles)
Kim: neither will I with you(goes to kisses him when Tommy cell rings)mm not my phone
Tommy: where is it?(touches around his pants pocket)oh(pulls it out)it's my boss
Kim: on a Saturday?(Tommy nods and sends it to Voice Mail)(laughs)Tommy
Tommy: It's the weekend! Who works on the weekend?
Kim: I do(looks at clock)actually in a few hours
Tommy: great then you have a plenty of hours to tell me what really happened
Kim:(sighs)Tommy!(his phone rings again and he looks down)
Tommy: what in the world?
Kim: are you guys secretly seeing each other?(he looks at her and sees Kim smiling)
Tommy: Haha(ignores the call)don't try to change the subject
Kim: I'm not! Obviously its a emergency
Tommy: Kim(turns off the phone)you always come first! SO(raises his eyebrow)
Kim: Tommy I'm just not ready(frustrated and loudly)please just leave me alone about it(hits the counter surprising him)ok?(Kim is now turning red)
Tommy: hey(softly)alright(touches her arm and Kim looks away)ok I'm sorry I'll leave it alone(Kim nods)until your ready(Kim says nothing)Let's just forget about it
Kim: I would love to forget about it but I know we can't(he looks for her eyes but she is looking down)(softly)but we can try(steps away)do you want bacon?
Tommy:(unsure)yeah(Kim nods and heads back to the fridge)
Kim: you should call your boss back! It sounds like it might be an emergency(pulls out bacon)I'll have breakfast ready in 15(looks at him and smiles)
Tommy: Are you sure? (Kim gives him a look)that(holds up his hands)I can't help you cook?
Kim: Yes I am sure(kisses his cheek)Dr. Oliver(he smiles at her and she continues to cook. Tommy walks in the living room with his phone. Kim stops stirring and looks into space. Kim then covers her face)I'm going to kill you Donald(sighs, uncovers her face and continues to cook)
Kim pulls up to the Adam and Aisha's home. Kim sighs and turns her car off. Kim looks at the clock and looks at the door.
Kim: Come on Sha!(honks the horn)(mumbles)she's going to kill me for that(looks at the door and nothing happens)come on(taps her finger on the steering wheel)mm(Kim goes to touch her phone that is connected with the car when it rings)(reads)Aisha Park(answers the phone)hello?
Aisha:(harshly)did you just honk for me to come out?
Kim:(simply)um yes
Aisha:(harshly)Kimberly….
Kim:(whines)We just spoke on the phone 5minutes ago….I told you I was at the light and you told me that you where ready(silence hits them)(winces)hello?
Aisha:(calmly)yes I did(loudly)but that was before my husband decided that he is holding me hostage
Kim: He is doing what?
Aisha:(laughs outraged)he is not letting me leave the house(to Adam)Adam get out of the way
Adam: your supposed to be on bed rest Aisha
Aisha: Adam your acting like I'm going to a water park or something
Adam: I'm sorry!
Aisha: no your not! Adam I have been trapped in a hospital bed for two days and in the house for three! I need some time to chill(Adam goes to answer)with my friends
Adam:(calmly)Aisha it hasn't been a full week….
Aisha: oh please! I'm a doctor and I know my body and what I can take!
Adam: Babe as your husband, I have to do what I think is best and I have to put my foot down…
Aisha:(slowly)your foot?(laughs)Kim he has completely lost his marbles(Kim sighs)
Kim: I'm coming(they hang up)goodness(Kim quickly gets out of the car, closes the door and heads for the front door. Kim puts the key in the door and goes to open it but a chain stops her)
Adam: Sorry Kimberly she isn't going
Kim:(sighs)Adam open the door(shakes the knob)
Aisha:(outraged)Adam Park you open the door(Kim sees Aisha trying to move him out of the way)you let my friend in the house(the door slams shut and locks again. The key falls on the floor) (calls)Adam!
Kim:(calls)Adam! (annoyed)open the door(knocks on the door)
AJ: PSST(Kim picks up the keys and looks at window on the side of the house and sees AJ)meet me at door that leads to my mom's office(Kim smiles and nods)
Kim: coming(walks to the back of the house quickly. AJ stands there with the French doors open. Kim walks in and gives AJ a kiss on the cheek)hey babe how's it going?
AJ: Its going(yawns)I would like to finish my nap but I can't with my parents(crosses her arms)acting like children(Kim taps her shoulder and gives her "solemn face")
Kim: I know(smiles)this is what happens when you get married young(AJ laughs)ok where are they?
AJ: the foyer(goes and lays down on the couch)for a room of relaxation. I sure wish I could relax
Kim: Auntie Kim will fix it(opens the door and heads for the foyer. Aisha is still trying to pass Adam. Kim sneaks to the other side of the house. Kim bites her lip when she ends up behind Adam. Aisha almost smiles at her but Kim shakes her head "no" and puts her hand to her lip. Adam goes to turn but Aisha grabs the door causing Adam to turn back to her and grab her hand)
Adam: I can do this all day! You will get tired before I will
Aisha: you wish(laughs)Adam it would be best if you move right about now
Adam: what will happen if I don't?(Kim now smiles and runs full force to him. Kim jumps on top of Adam's back)oh!(Adam bowls over)what the hell?(shakes around)
Kim:(quickly)go Aisha!(Aisha quickly unlocks the door and leaves)
Adam:(groans)no(Kim pushes Adam against the door, quickly lets go and runs out of the house. She sees Aisha climb in, quickly close and lock her door. Kim sees Aisha pointing and Kim turns and sees Adam hot on her trail. Adam goes to grab Kim but she maneuvers out of the way making him trip. Kim reaches her car door and forces it open. Adam is about to grab the door but Kim closes it and locks it. Adam tries to force the door open but has no luck. Kim turns to Aisha who is shaking her head)Adam(looks at him)if you break my door…I'll murder you!
Adam: She is not going(Kim sighs and starts up the car)no-no(steps in front of the car)Kim she is supposed to be on bed rest
Aisha: Adam(pulls down the window and puts on her seat belt)would you move out of the way please? I'm just going to Trini's house(smiles)you know she is not going to allow me to do anything other than sit on my butt(Adam looks at her then turns to Kim)
Kim: I promise as well! Aisha is couch written! Besides Tree made us dinner(Adam looks at Aisha)
Aisha:(softly)just move honey(Adam sighs and puts down his hands)take our daughter to dinner! Spend some alone time with her. I know she wants some daddy daughter time
Adam: Fine! But if anything….
Kim: Yeah! Yeah(puts the car in drive)move out of the way before I run over your foot
Aisha: you know the one(chuckles)that you tried to put down earlier(Adam gives her a look and Kim puts her foot on the gas and slowly moves up. Adam moves out of the way. Kim stops the car in front of Adam(who is on the passenger side)while giggling)yeah I knew you would move out the way(Kim and Aisha laugh)See you later(gives him a kiss. Adam smiles and crosses his arms)and I will call you once I get there
Adam: Fine(waves to Kim)bye
Kim: Don't look so down(teasingly)you big baby!
Adam:(pouts)not a big baby(Aisha touches Adam's face and looks at Kim)
Kim: oh yeah right!(smiles)Look, if she doesn't call…. I will call you once I get there and I will call if Aisha is not being a good little patient
Aisha: Tattle tale(looks at Adam while rolling her eyes making him smile)
Kim: and I will have your wife home before she turns into a pumpkin
Aisha:(mumbles)I'm already a pumpkin(takes her free hand and touches her stomach)
Adam:(smirks)your not a pumpkin(takes the hand that's on his face and kisses it)babe
Aisha: Right! I'm just the carriage(Adam goes to say something when the front door opens)
AJ: Daddy(they look at the door)Uncle Rocky is on the phone! He says it's an emergency(laughs)which I highly doubt
Adam:(calls)Alright Apple Jax I'm coming(looks back them)ok! You ladies drive safe(looks at Kim who nods)oh and Kim nice sneak attack! Didn't know you still had it in you.
Kim: Please I was a Ranger before you! I have a lot of things in my back pocket
Adam: I can feel that(rubs his shoulder)
Kim:(winces)I'm sorry! Aisha will give you a massage later(Aisha simply nods)
Adam: I'm looking forward to it(smiles)Cinderella I'll see you later(they kiss again)
Aisha: Bye Prince Charming(Kim fake gags)(laughs)take our princess out for a good time!
Adam: ok I will(looks at Kim)See you later Evil step mother(Adam quickly ducks as a Mustard Packet comes flying to his head)whoa!
Kim: I'm the fairy God mother(Adam laughs)Now out of my way before I turn you into a mouse!
AJ:(calls)Daddy!
Adam:(mumbles)that's your daughter(Aisha laughs and hits him)(calls)coming!(taps the car and runs in the house. They watch him go in before Kim drives off)
Aisha: thanks for the rescue Fairy GOD Mother(Kim looks at her and smiles before looking ahead)
Kim: No problem(laughs)Cinderella(they both laugh a little)
Aisha: Kimberly?
Kim: Aisha?
Aisha: In the future(softly)Please reframe from honking your horn at me
Kim: I'm sorry Sha! I know you hate that! But in my defense I didn't know that your husband had went coocoo for coco puffs(Aisha laughs)
Aisha: Yeah I didn't know he was going to do that neither. He surprised me when he said(mocking Adam's voice)where are you going A?! You are supposed to be on bed rest. Once he saw me dressed and waddling down the steps
Kim: you don't waddle!
Aisha: HA!(mumbles)right! Remind me to lie to you….if you get pregnant again
Kim: I'm not lying and I will
Aisha: mm(happily) so we're not denying another baby?
Kim: Not going there with you Mrs. Campbell-Park!
Aisha: darn(snaps her fingers)fine!(laughs)
Kim:(laughs)maybe he just wants to spend time with you
Aisha: oh were back on Adam?(Kim nods)We all know he wants to baby-sit me(Kim smiles)
Kim: Ok so he is overly worried about you and his unborn kid. You did just have a scare a few days ago(Aisha shrugs her shoulders)
Aisha: so I don't want to talk about that(Kim looks at her)how was the double date with Billy and Jeff?
Kim:(simply)it was fun
Aisha: mm Kimberly….that voice doesn't sound like fun(Kim looks ahead)
Kim: It was fun Sha! I loved seeing Billy and Jeff interact. Jeff is so prefect for Billy
Aisha: Well we both know that(puts up the window and rubs her stomach)How did Tommy interact with Billy and Jeff?
Kim: It came second nature! Tommy and Jeff kicked it off!(laughs)Billy was so worried Tommy would feel awkward about it
Aisha: Yeah, which is weird! Tommy loves Billy….
Kim: exactly what I told him! Tommy was the one who wanted to meet Jeff(laughs)He was worried for no reason(Aisha laughs)
Aisha: no reason at all(they soon become quiet)so why am I feeling something different coming from you Ms. Hart?(looks at Kim and she looks at her for a second before turning away)talk to me
Kim: Well Tommy and I had a little spat?
Aisha:(slowly)mm-hmm
Kim:(quickly)but we made up(looks at Aisha who gives her a look)sort of(looks at the road)
Aisha: sort of?
Kim: Tommy asked me an awkward question this morning and I kind of snapped on him
Aisha: what was the question Kim?
Kim: He wants to know why I divorced Donald Henry
Aisha:(mumbles)doesn't he already know the whole story of the that?
Kim: Exactly what I'm saying(silence hits them)
Aisha:(mumbles and sings)Kimberly?
Kim: ok I never told him about Donald's hitting problem
Aisha:(calmly)and why not?
Kim: I mean should I?
Aisha:(sings)weeeeellll….because that was the turning or should I say breaking point. That point brought on divorce, spousal support, custody and child support papers. Jeez that's a lot! How much are you paying Trini?
Kim:(laughs)Aisha!
Aisha: oh come on you can tell me
Kim: mmm(pulls up a stop light) mm let's say Donald is taking care of my lawyer fees
Aisha:(grumbles)I hope Tree takes him for everything that he owns
Kim: he still needs to take care of your Godchildren and if Tree does tremendously well, that's taking from them
Aisha: darn it(snaps)your right
Kim:(laughs)I know
Aisha: so why haven't you told Tommy?(Kim stops laughing)what's the big deal?
Kim: mm! I don't know….I just don't think that it's that much of a big deal(looks at her. Aisha stares her up and down until she's uncomfortable)(laughs)what?
Aisha: nothing (mumbles)it's your relationship and your man. If you believe that you're doing the right thing I have nothing to say(shrugs and smiles)
Kim: um ok(they look at each other)I know what you're trying to do…
Aisha: I'm not trying to do a darn thing! I'm going to stand by your decision! If you think it's right(shrugs a little)then ok(points)the lights green(smiles. Kim gives her one more glance before looking and driving off. Silence hits them)Kim can you turn…
Kim:(quickly) I'm ruining my relationship with this secret huh?
Aisha:(slowly)no music then!(softly)I'm listening Kimmy (Kim starts talking)(sighs and thinks)I should've stayed home with Adam. No peace on this ride!