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FINDING OUR WAY BACK
10 years later
Kim sat on her porch enjoying the fall weather and thinking about her future. She and her husband were expecting their first child in the spring and couldn't be more excited or nervous and Kim silently prayed their son or daughter would turn out like their father who was hands-down the best man she has ever known.
She thought back to when he proposed. She was surprised to say the least but it was one of the best days of her life
Flashback: Kim got a text from her boyfriend telling her to meet him at the beach. Kim didn't question the outing as it became a regular thing to randomly text each other to hang out. Kim quickly changed and drove to the beach expecting it to be a regular day of fun and relaxation. When Kim arrived at the beach it was busier than she thought it would be so she quickly texted her boyfriend knowing she wouldn't be able to find him and within seconds he was at her car door with the devilish grin and Kim knew something was up and it scared her a little bit. "Hey babe, what are you so happy?" She asked.
"Because, it's a beautiful day and I get to spend it with my beautiful girlfriend", he replied. "Uh huh, I think you have something up your sleeve" Kim said joking trying to throw his off.
"Well Crawford, think what you may but I am going to be enjoying my day in the sun", her boyfriend replied kissing Kim cheek and grabbing her bag out of the back seat.
Kim was confused but followed her boyfriend to a spot that he had already set up. Kim started to set up her towel and everything as she saw he boyfriend texting quickly and before she the chance to ask who he was talking to music starting blaring through the speakers and everyone around Kim started to stand. Kim was even more confused than before but as the song started to play and the people started to dance Kim realized that this was a flash mob and she got really excited. She was so into the performance she didn't even realize her boyfriend left her until he jumped out of the crowds with 5 others, singing and holding signs that read 'Kim, I love you. Will you marry me?'
Kim laughed at her boyfriend antics and smiled as she read the signs. Once she finished reading her eyebrows furrowed together and reread the signs causing her mouth to drop as she saw her boyfriend on one knee holding a little black box.
The music ended and her boyfriend took a deep breath, ready to give his speech. "Kim, you are the most incredible person I have ever met. Your smile brightens not only my day but everyone else's too. You have heart of gold and are hands down the funniest, most feistiest kick butt girl in the world. I can't imagine going another day without you in my life calling you mine but now you really will be mine if you accept this ring. So Kimberly Crawford will you do me the honor and marry me?" He finished sweating as Kim stood there stiff as a board. But after the speech was done, tears were streaming down her face as she finally nodded, smiled and whispered a soft 'yes'.
Her boyfriend jumped up and instantly took Kim in his arms while wiping away the tears with his thumb.
Everyone in the crowd cheered as Kim finally settled down and got a huge grin on her face as her boyfriend slid the ring on her finger as it fit perfectly.
The couple shared a passionate kiss and enjoyed the rest of the day together.
End flashback
A smile appeared on Kim's face as the memory faded. She couldn't believe that this was her life now. She was going to enjoy the tranquil setting but unfortunately the baby had other plans as the baby disturbed Kim by kicking like crazy. Kim closed her eyes trying to stay calm as another memory came into picture.
Flashback: It was Kim's wedding day and she thought everything was going to be perfect but sadly she spoke too soon. The flowers were wrong, the caterer was late and her fiancé was no where to be seen. Kim was having a total meltdown as no one but her fiancé know how to calm her down and Kim's bridesmaid were working overtime to try and track him down.
Unfortunately it took a good 30 minutes before they finally had contact with him. "Oh thank god you answered. Kim is freaking out and we need you to calm her down", Grace shouted.
"Ok, ok. Give her the phone", he said as Grace ran over to Kim and shoved the phone in her hand. Kim was confused but talked to whoever was on the other line. "Hello?" Kim asked in low voice.
"Kimmy, it's me", the voice said. Once Kim heard his voice she instantly felt better but then turned concern and then mad. "Don't Kimmy me. Where the hell are you?" She shouted.
"Honestly, not a clue but this isn't my fault. Jerry got the wrong directions but don't worry because we are driving back right now", her fiancé replies.
"Ok fine. Please be safe", Kim said in a low voice.
"Don't worry, I will. Love you", he replied back.
"Love you too", Kim finished hanging up.
She glanced at the clock and saw that her fiancé still had over an hour to get here and she hoped that he did.
The bridesmaids knew that time was running out so they had to distract Kim as much as possible so she wouldn't freak out. But it didn't matter because one of the officiates from the church said it was time to get started.
Kim didn't know what to do. Should she walk out there and pray that her fiancé is standing at the alter or should she wait to make sure he is even here. But then again the officiate wouldn't get her if he wasn't there right? Kim was beyond confused and at this point she just decided to go for it.
She made her way to the door with her bridesmaids grinning at her. The music started playing and everything was starting as one by one her bridesmaids walked out. It was now her turn to walk downs the aisle with her father who looked like he just won the lottery because he was so happy. As soon as the door opened she saw him; standing there looking as handsome as ever. Well minus the messed up hair and slight bags under his eyes but he still looked like the man she fell in love with and she couldn't be happier.
End flashback
Kim laughed as she thought about how the rest of the night played out. Jerry was well, being Jerry and almost took out the music system they had as well as the cake. Don't get her wrong, they all loved Jerry but sometimes it is just a little stressful dealing with him. But nothing else mattered as that night was magical as they finally became one.
Kim laughed to herself as she was glad to have all these memories. But the one she would never forget happened just months ago when she told her husband she was pregnant.
Flashback: Kim had always wanted kids and even though they wanted kids they weren't exactly trying to have them so when Kim found out she was pregnant she was kind of freaking out. She was so nervous that she didn't even hear the front door open and she was frightened when she heard her husband's voice trying to calm her down.
"Kim honey, what's wrong?" her husband asked in a soothing tone.
Kim couldn't find the words so "nothing" came out of her mouth in a low whisper as her husband gave her the look. "Kim, I know you are lying so just tell me", he pleaded.
Kim took a few deep breaths and finally whispered, "I am pregnant"
Her husband's face fell as he was now in shock. He just stood there; stiff as a board as Kim tried to get his attention. After a few minutes of silence her husband finally snapped out of his trance and was confused but said, "Wow, that was so weird. I just blacked out", he said with a smile as Kim still had the nervous look on her face. "Kimmy, why so sad?" her husband asked hugging her.
"Do you remember what I just told you?" Kim whispered into his chest.
Her husband thought for a second trying to remember moments ago when he softly pushed Kim back a little bit and looked into her eyes and then down to her stomach, taking his hand and gently placing over her stomach whispering, "I am going to be a dad?" with the corners of his lips curing up into a smile.
"Yes", Kim muttered out as a smile also formed on her lips.
Instantly Kim's feet were no longer on the ground as her husband lifted her up and swung her around in pure happiness. Kim chuckled and sighed with relief knowing things were going to be ok.
End flashback
Kim was taken out of her thoughts when a kiss was placed softly on her forehead. She opened her eyes to see her husband smiling down at her. "Hey Kimmy", her husband said taking a seat next to her and pulling her gently into his lap.
"Hey babe", Kim said snuggling into her husband's chest.
"What are you doing out here?" he asked playing with her hair.
"Oh, just thinking of stuff", Kim said softly.
There was silence as Kim opened up one of her eyes to see her husband smirking at her. "Ugh, fine. I was just thinking about us and the future", she said quietly.
"Well I can't wait for our future and we have been through a lot huh", her husband asked looking straight ahead.
"Yeah, we have but I wouldn't trade it for the world", Kim said stretching up to kiss her husband's cheek.
"I wouldn't either. And even though I say it like 100 times a day, I love you so much Kim", he said.
Kim smiled, now straddling her husband replied, "I love you so much too Jack".
They shared a kiss that even till this day gives them butterflies as it feels like their first kiss.
5 months later the Brewer's welcomed a precious baby boy into the world. He was the perfect little baby to make their family complete.
They were so happy with their lives but what made them happier was that they are together. They went from being best friends to drifting apart, to not talking much to hating each other, to confusing their love to leaving each other but actually keeping in touch this time, to FINALLY being together and staying together.
Life has no plan or set path for you. You have to work hard and create the life that works and is right for you, even though Jack and Kim may have lost their way and themselves in the beginning the whole part of their story is that with them together as one they completed their mission. And that mission, is a simple one and one that they will never forget as they knew all they had to do was find each other and in the end the purpose for the two was...FINDING OUR WAY BACK.
There you have it the ending of Finding Our Way Back. Again thank you everyone for the support.
I also have another story I am working on called "Love is a Dangerous Thing" so please check it out.
Thanks and until next time,
Missy xx