A Long Road Home
Chapter 2
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2 months later
"Alright class, that's it for today. Read chapters 8 and 9 and complete the handout for Monday. See you next week." Dr. Oliver said just as the bell rung. He packed up his briefcase and made his way to the staff parking lot.
It had been 2 months since Carter and Dana's wedding and he'd done his best to put what happened behind him. He hadn't heard from Kimberly directly, but Aisha told him that she was okay but Jason still hadn't returned. Tommy rolled his eyes. His former best friend was a far cry from guy he'd known and respected.
Tommy climbed in his jeep and started the engine. He was about to drive off when he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He pulled it out and looked at the screen, his eyebrows raising in surprise.
Text message from: KH
Hey. Call me when you get a chance.
Tommy frowned slightly in concern. Had something happened? Tommy quickly called her phone.
She answered on the second ring. "Hello?"
"Hey, it's me. I got your text. What's going on?"
Kim's breath caught in her throat. "Uh… well I um… Actually Tommy, this isn't really something I can say over the phone. Could you come to my house? Please?"
Tommy's frowned deepened. "Um Kim, I'm not sure that's-" Tommy stopped himself. He knew Kim, she wouldn't ask him to drive an hour to Surfside unless it was important. "Yeah. I'm leaving now. I'll be there as soon as I can."
"O-okay."
Tommy ended the call and pulled out of the parking lot and headed to his ex-girlfriend's house.
About an hour later Tommy pulled up in front of a modern, cream colored townhouse. The small front lawn was perfectly manicured and the colorful flowers growing alongside the walk way and in the various plant boxes were a testament to the home's flower loving owner. Shortly after her and Jason's separation, Kimberly moved out of the house they'd shared and bought the townhome. It was still spacious but there was less yard for her to take care of and none of the painful memories.
Tommy made his way up the walk and up the steps to the front door. He knocked and a moment later the door opened to reveal the beautiful brunette he hadn't seen in 2 months.
"Tommy, hi. Come in." She opened the door wider and ushered him inside.
Kim lead him to the living room and sat down on the couch, gesturing from him to do the same. Tommy watched Kim carefully and felt his earlier worry increase. She looked tired and her face was a little pale, and she looked nervous.
"Kim, what's going on?" He asked softly.
Kim stood up and paced nervously for a moment before sitting on the couch again. "Gosh, I didn't mean for this to happen. I wasn't sure I should say anything because I didn't want to cause any trouble, but then I remembered what Sha' told me about you and Kat, and I knew I had to tell you because there might not be another chance." Kimberly babbled, speaking so fast that if Tommy had been anyone else, he wouldn't have been able to follow.
"Kim, slow down. What are you talking about?"
Kim's eyes filled with tears. "I just don't want you to hate me."
Tommy moved closer to her and took one of her hands. "Kim I could never hate you. Talk to me."
"I… I'm pregnant." She whispered. Tommy started at her in shocked silence. She swallowed and pulled her hand away. "The doctor says I'm 8 weeks. And before you ask, yes, I'm sure it's yours. There hasn't been anyone..."
Tommy silenced her with a finger on her lips. "I wasn't going to ask. I know you, Kim. You wouldn't have said anything if you weren't sure." Tommy looked down at her abdomen then back up into her doe eyes. He placed a shaking hand over her stomach. "You're really pregnant? O-our baby's in there?" He asked, his voice filled with wonder.
Kimberly looked at him in shock. "You're happy?"
Tommy cradled her face in his hands and kissed her deeply. "So happy, Beautiful." He brushed away the tear that trailed down her cheek. "Shh, it's going to be okay. I promise."
He kissed her again and stood, picking her up in his arms. With a little direction from Kim, he carried her to her bedroom and placed her gently on the bed. He lay next to her, gently placing his hand over her abdomen and leaning in to kiss her forehead. He showered her with kisses until he claimed her lips in a passionate kiss. The woman he was madly in love with was now carrying his child. The need to have her and show her how much she meant to him was unbearable. Slowly, almost reverently he took off her clothes, kissing every inch of skin he uncovered. He quickly removed his own clothes and joined her on the bed. Careful not to put too much weight on her, he settled on top of her. He slid a hand between then, caressing her moist core. He slipped a finger inside, fingering her slowly. With his thumb he caressed her clit and she gave a soft breathy moan. He withdraw his hand, sucking the wetness from his fingers and positioned himself at her opening and gently slid into her. He made love to her, pouring everything he felt into each touch, kiss, thrust. He was doing his best to be gentle, afraid of hurting her or their unborn child, but Kimberly was having none of it. She locked her legs around his hips and pulled him deeper inside her.
"Please. Need you." She moaned, breathlessly.
Tommy groaned and thrusted deeper in slow, measured strokes. He leaned down, sucking on her neck, his balls slapping lightly against her ass with every thrust. He felt himself getting close to the edge and sped up his thrusts, slipping his hand between them, massaging her clit. Crying each other's name, they came together, gripping each other tightly as they trembled with the intensity of their climax.
Tommy slipped out of her and rolled to his side. He reached out and moved her hair from her face. "You're okay, right? You and the baby?"
Kimberly smiled at him and nodded. "Yeah, everything is fine. I've been puking my guts up every day for the last couple of weeks, which is what made me go to the doctor in the first place, but she says that's normal."
Tommy frowned in concern. "Can you take anything for it?"
Kim nodded. "Yeah the doctor gave me some nausea pills, but only if it gets really bad." Kim bit her lip and eyed Tommy wearily. "What happens now?"
Tommy sighed and took Kim in his arms. She leaned her head on his chest and he ran his fingers through her hair.
"I'm going to tell Kat the truth."
"Are you sure?"
Tommy laughed humorlessly. "I can't exactly hide this, Kim, nor do I want to." He arms tightened around her slightly. "I'm going to file for divorce."
"Tommy-"
Tommy shook his head. "It's not just because you're pregnant Kim. That just gave me the push I needed. I never stopped loving you, and I never should have married Kat in the first place. It wasn't fair to anyone. I should have told you how I felt before I left for my internship. I should have fought for you when I came back and you were with Jason. I knew he couldn't make you happy. Hell, I should have fought for you when I got that stupid letter when you were in Florida. I was a coward, and I'm sorry."
Kim sat up slightly and looked at him. "Tommy it wasn't your fault. I'm the one who messed everything up."
"You weren't alone in that, Kim. I played my part. But that's behind us now. I want us to be a family. If... if that's what you want?"
Kim touched his cheek. "There's nothing in this world I want more."
Tommy leaned up and kissed her softly. "I love you."
"I love you too."
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Tommy left Kimberly's house a little while later, promising to return tomorrow, if not sooner depending on how his talk with Katherine went.
That was the one dark cloud hanging over the situation. The last thing he ever wanted to do was hurt Kat. She'd never done anything but love him. She didn't deserve this. Not only had he cheated on her with Kimberly, but she was now carrying his child. Katherine would never forgive him. Not only had his bad decisions made a mess of his life, but he'd made a mess of hers as well. But there wasn't much he could do about it now. There was no point in denying his feelings for Kim anymore, and he didn't want to anyway.
With a heavy heart, he walked into his house.
"Tommy! Goodness, where have you been, I've been calling you for hours!"
Tommy blinked in surprise as he saw a suitcase in Katherine's hand. "What's going on?"
Kat sniffled, wiping at her eyes. "It's my father. He's had a heart attack. I have to go to Australia. My flight leaves in an hour."
Tommy eyes widened. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry." She flung herself in his arms and hugged him tightly as she cried. Tommy wrapped his arms around her and rubbed her back soothingly. He pulled back after a minute. "Do you need me to take you to the airport."
She shook her head. "No. When I couldn't reach you, I called a cab. It'll be here any second." No sooner than she spoke, a car horn sounded outside.
Tommy carried her suitcase to the cab. "He'll be alright, Kat."
She nodded. "I'll call you when I get there." She pressed a kiss to his lips and got into the cab.
Tommy walked back inside, rubbing his face tiredly. That hadn't gone like he planned at all, but there was no way he could have told Katherine anything then. He just hoped Kim would understand.
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