Shoutouts: zeopurple- I know it was kind of a fast engagment... take into consideration a few things though. Kat and Tommy never stopped loving eachother, they're having a baby together, they were engaged once before, and they ahve bene ahving their affair for a year. It jsut seemed like that right decision to me... but I'm not trying to convince anyone that it was the right decision... after all it's only human to be impatient LOL
vinatgeranger- Yeah I know Tommy's crown is tarnished. I guess you could say that it was easy to write him that way, since I personally know the feelings he is experiencing. It made him seem more human and less like a knight in shinning armor from a fairy tale. I hope that you can forgive me for ruining his image in your mind. I'm glad to see that you are reading my Tommy/Kat fic. Hope that you don't give up on my story.
fudge2428- I loved that line too, (hence the reason I wrote it! LOL) It jsut seemed like something a happy proud father might say. Hope you enjoy this chapter, even though it's kind of short. The next chapter will make up for it though.
icekrim91- I'm glad that my story is having that affect on you. And don't worry Kim and Aisha come around and everything will be peachykeen for the happy couple... or will it? dun dun dun
wondergirl4you- Again there were a few things to take into consideration when I had Tommy purpose to Kat right away. As for the length of a divorce... they can move pretty quickly if there's no property and no children to fight over. My sister had her divorce in two months, but than again I'm basing my story of Montana Law... guess I should have looked up California law LOL
"Kat! Look! I'm a free man!" Tommy called as he came running into the house from the mailbox. He waved his divorce papers in his hand. He was surprised it only took three months. "They're finalized!"
During the last three months, relationships had been repaired with all of their friends, even Kimberly and Aisha. It didn't take long for them to see what kind of person Nikki really was. They severed all ties with Nikki, no one seemed to mention her or even care that she wasn't around anymore. They were all just excited for Tommy and Katherine to start their lives.
"That's great Tommy." Kat said as she put away the dishes. He came into the kitchen and wrapped his arms around her ever growing belly from behind.
"Just two more months." He whispered against her ear as he rubbed her belly. "My mom isn't happy that we aren't finding out the sex of the babies."
"I know, my dad has said the same thing. He wants to go shopping for us." she replied..
"I still can't believe it's twins. They don't run in either of our families." Tommy said as he placed a kiss on her shoulder.
"I can still see you standing there with the dumbest look on your face asking the doctor if he was sure." Kat laughed remembering the doctor appointment.
"Well, they can make mistakes about that."
"I know, most of it was the look on your face. I just wish I'd had a camera."
"Hopefully we'll have one of each." He grinned.
"I don't care so long as they're healthy."
"Oh, sure. That's why you pick up the little dresses every time we walk through the baby department."
"So I notice the dresses first big deal." She replied as she pulled away from Tommy to finish the dishes.
"Just admit it, you hope that one of those babies is a girl."
"So you're right, I want a girl. I'm a woman. I want a daughter to dress up and fix her hair."
Tommy laughed and raised his fists in victory. "I knew it!"
"Laugh it up Mr. Oliver." she warned.
"That's Dr. Oliver. Thank you very much."
"You're just too much Tommy." Kat rolled her eyes before turning back to him. "You have to finish grading those tests before tomorrow."
"Always the mother aren't you? Reminding me to do my homework."
"You're the one who decided to be a teacher and spend all your time in school." She called to him as he walked off toward his desk.
"Yeah yeah." he mumbled. Kat smiled and shook her head. Sometimes he didn't seem to be past his high school attitude. After the dishes Kat set to arranging the nursery. She moved the crib around the room at least ten times. She rearranged the clothes in the closet three times and refolded the clothes in the dresser at least twice.
"Kat you do this everyday. When are you going to leave it the way it is?"
"I can't, It has to be just right for the babies."
"God I hate the nesting syndrome." Tommy mumbled as he stepped toward Kat. He grabbed her arms and led her out of the nursery. He took her to the couch and made her sit. He sat on the floor and began rubbing her feet.
"Did you get all your tests graded?"
"Yes mother." Tommy said.
"You didn't just give all of them an A just to finish?"
"Kat! What kind of teacher do you think I am? I give half a B so they don't suspect…" Tommy chuckled. Kat just rolled her eyes.
"Mmm, that feels good Tommy." She sighed as she sank into the couch.
"You need to start relaxing Kat. I hear that twins can come early."
"Yeah I know that."
"When are you going on leave at work?"
"Two weeks." she replied.
"Okay. So… How about a movie before dinner?"
"Sure that sounds good." she replied. She didn't want to get up, she was so comfortable. Tommy picked a movie and then sat down on the couch next to her. He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and pulled her head onto his shoulder. Halfway through the movie he realized that she was asleep. Gently he held her up as he slipped off the couch. He laid her head down on the throw pillow and brought her feet up onto the couch.
He left her there as he went and ordered some pizza. He knew she wouldn't sleep long and didn't want her to have to cook for them. He smiled as he watched her sleep. He really didn't think there was any way that he could love her anymore, but everyday he was proved wrong.
"Damn morning anyway." Tommy grumbled as he reached out to shut off the alarm clock. Katherine was already up, he could smell breakfast cooking. "Mmm. Bacon," Tommy crawled out of bed and made his way down the hall to the kitchen.
"Morning sleepyhead." Kat greeted.
"Breakfast smells good." Tommy smiled as she set a plate down in his spot at the table. She grabbed her own plate and sat down across from him. They ate their breakfast and Tommy prepared for work. Tommy placed a kiss on Kat's lips before walking out to his truck.
"I'll see you tonight." He said . Kat smiled and went back inside to get ready for work. She took her time getting ready since she had two hours.
Finally ready she got into her car and backed out of the driveway and headed down the street toward the hospital. She had been trying all morning to shake off the feeling of dread that had been following her around. But there in her car it weighed even heavier on her.
She glanced up at the rearview mirror to see a blue van speeding right for her. She heard the sickening crunch of metal twisting and glass shattering. Oh God my babies! She thought to herself as her whole world went black.
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Tommy watched his fourth period class leave. Finally his free period. He relaxed back into his chair and put his feet on his desk.
"Dr. Oliver, there's a police officer here to see you." the school secretary said from the doorway.
"Police? What does he want?"
"He didn't say. He's out front waiting for you."
Tommy got up and followed the secretary to the front office. Jason stood at the front desk dressed in his uniform.
"Jason, what the hell is going on?"
"Tommy, I… There's been an accident." Tommy felt his heart sink into the bottom of his gut.