Me, Kim & the Baby
Tommy POV:
Laying in bed watching her sleep was the best. Her belly swollen and round. She was more uncomfortable lately as the due date got closer. Me I have not been able to sleep worried for Kim and the baby. Wondering if our Ranger days would put the baby in danger. Worry that someone might come in the middle of the night and grab Kim as a way to get me to surrender.
I never thought I was going to be here in fact after the Dino Thunder team I started dating Kat. I thought I would settle down with her not once did I think Kimberly would the person I would marry.
It happens to my surprise. Jason was having his 30th birthday party and we where all invited. I had not seen Kim for sometime not decades but at least 6 years since Jason throw his 25th bash. Jason seems to be our one thing we had in conmen.
Kat was not with me we were taking some time to figure things out after our big fight. She wanted to get married but for some reason I was not ready. Which was weird because I was dating Kat because I wanted to settle down.
Jason lived in Angle Grove so I stopped at my parents to speak with my dad.
I told my dad what was going on how Kat wanted to get married, but something was preventing me from asking her.
My dad James looked at me and said "son maybe the time is not right." Maybe she not the one?
Yeah dad but she has to be I mean she understands me better the anyone else.
My dad looked at me and said Son I'm going to say something and you don't have to reply or say anything after that.
She not the only girl in your heart that wore pink.
I looked at him and smiled, but I knew what he meant and at the same time I did not know where Kim was.
But I knew Jason did and could help me what I was not prepared for what happened that night.
Jason's Party
We had all grown apart over the years but I still connected with Jason the most he was my brother. His party was not a Ranger party. He had family there, co workers, people from his gym and neighbors.
I was talking to a group of lawyers that where in environmental law. When I look up and I see her it was Kim.
She was talking to a group guys and I see her trying to get away. When one of the guys grapes her arm and I could see he was drunk. I wanted to go in and be her Prince Charming but I knew Kim could handle herself.
I watched for a while until she pushed the guy away and he grabbed her by the shoulders.
I excuse myself and walk over. Hey Kim we're have you been I have been looking for you.
She turns and smiles Tommy OMG! She quickly hugs me and I nodded at the guys and I take her away.
I bring her outside out on Jason Patio near the pool.
To get her away from those guys.
Still my knight in shining armor she says laughing.
Nah you could take any of those guys. I tell her smiling. Looking down at her. She was still ever so beautiful.
I'm so glad you are here let's catch up it been a long while.
She looks up and around where is Kat? She asked looking for Kat.
I look away and run my hand on my neck we on a break. I said
She smiled and said good now I can flirt and not feel bad about it she said with a wink.
I turned red Kim was the only girl that could make me blush.
She grabs two champagne flutes from a waiter who was passing by.
Here your staring to morph into the red rangers
I start to laugh.
We sit on one of Jason's pool chairs.
Why are you here on the other side of the pond I asked Kim.
She laughed, Jason's party? She said.
Are you asking me or telling me I said.
Okay so what new? I asked
I'm moving back to California my law firm is opening a branch here and I been asked to join as a partner. She said beaming.
Kim that is amazing congratulations!! Wow you made partner. I was excited Kim would be closer.
So where will you be living. I asked waiting to hear where the office would be.
Well it's in San Francisco, but I don't want to live in the city so I'm looking for a place near by. Like Reefside.
I been looking around online for a place to rent but I wanted to make sure you were okay with me moving to Reefside. She asked.
Yes of course I would be why would you think otherwise?
Well mostly because of you and Kat Kim said.
Come on Kim that crazy of course it okay. We are all friends. I said
Not really thinking of the consequences. I should have know it was a bad idea and Kat would not be happy, but for some odd reason I did think of any of that.
We talked some more during the party and told Kim I wanted to help her look for an apartment.
I wanted her to be safe in the city although Reefside was not like San Francisco it still had it's dangers.
We spent the rest of the night talking catching up flirting just a little.
How badly did I want to kiss her but I didn't.
We left planning that I would help her find a new apartment. While she was here in Reefside before she left to France to pack and move back to California.
Next Morning:
Kat came over earlier to work things out we were quite. Honestly because I was thinking of Kim the whole time.
She asked if I wanted to have dinner tonight I said no that I already had plans to help Kim find an apartment.
Kim Hart? Asked Kat what is she doing here? Distanced in her voice. She made partner at her law firm and is moving back to CA.
Want to come with us? I asked
No, I'm not going to be part of your date with Kim.
It's not a date I said.
Whatever, I forbid you to go she said.
Forbid? I asked
Kat I'm not a child and your being silly it's Kim.
Yeah Kim your ex girlfriend that you loved. How crazy is that. She yelled.
It not like that anymore Kim and I are just friends. I said knowing very well that we have never been friends.
She left my house angry slamming the door and telling me that if I went with Kim I could for get about us.
Well Kat if that is true then fine let's for get about us. I yelled back angry that she did not trust me.
That she saw me as a child. That she would believe I would ever do anything to hurt her.
She looked back at me and yelled fine have fun with your whore. She yelled back.
Walking out of my house. Stopped her by holding on to her shoulder she stopped and turn around.
I'm sorry I said. She said I'm sorry too, it's just. I stopped her
No, Kat I'm really sorry but I can't do this anymore. I'm tired of fighting.
Wait she said come on Tommy it's how we are. We have our moments and then we fix it. Said Kat.
I'm sorry but this is too much, this is not healthy and you know that I said to Kat.
It's over Kat we tried but this is not going to work. I finished.
Next thing I feel is her hand slapping across the face. And Kat is strong my face stung.
She gets into her car and drives away.
At 3:00pm Kim shows up to my door. Wow Tommy your house is amazing! I love this door and all the woods. I can't wait to see the rest.
She stopped looking at the house and looked at me.
She saw that I'm upset and she immediately asked me what is wrong?
I just broke up with Kat we got into an argument again about marriage, future and other stuff she left.
I was leaning against my door and asked Kim come in.
Kim said we don't have to go anywhere today. We can stay here and talk. Kim said.
When we were younger, and I was upset I would take Kim and sit her in my kitchen table and just lay on her small frame hugging her.
I did just that we walked into my kitchen and I ported wine into a cups. I saw her and lifted her up in my Kitchen Island.
She did not flinch she knew what I was doing. She took me into her arms and l just laid there. Thinking about things as she held me and told me it was all going to be okay.
At that moment I realized how much I missed that and how much my dad was right. Kat was not the right women because deep down I had only loved Kim.
We never went to look for apartments that day or ever. Kim was here for a month and she stayed at her hotel for two weeks before I told her to stay with me. I hated her leaving late at night.
We were just friends at the time and she slept in my guess room. It was not until the night of the earthquake that things changed.
We were a sleep when a big earthquake quake hit. Kim got scared and ran to my room. We hid under my desk and I covered her with my body. She was scared and I knew it.
Two minutes later we got up. Kim had tears stains on her face. I told her it was okay and whipped them away.
I grabbed her hand and led her down stairs to my office. I pulled down the T-Rex jaw and she followed me to my basement.
I have to make sure the city is safe. I had her sit on the couch and she was still quite. I was scared thinking she was going to run back to France.
Nevertheless she knew I had a job to do. She was quite as she watched me survey the city.
I turned to her and said it was just a natural earthquake. She looked at me and knotted.
Are you okay I asked?
Yes, just a little taken back by it all. It's been a while since an earthquake or anything monster like.
Nothing to be scared about. I know she said smiling you're here.
Come on let's go clean up the house.
We finished cleaning the house and Kim went back to her room.
I could not sleep and I was looking out the window it was a dark night because the earthquake had knocked out the power.
I turn when I hear a small knock on the door.
Hey its me can I come in. Kim opens the door slightly.
Yes of course. I said could not sleep either? I asked.
No, I'm a little scared worried about aftershocks. I saw her eyes a little watery.
Hey come here I said grabbing her and giving her a kiss at the top of her head. It was the first time I had ever been intimate with Kim in a way that was beyond friends.
She looked at me with those big brown eyes that I love. Today I thought the earthquake was evil coming back and I was scared I was more scared for you. I don't want to lose you Tommy.
And now I asked her what are you scared off?
She looked out my window and back at me. I am scared that you will never know how much I love you. How safe I feel in your arms. How much I want us to be more than friends.
I looked down at her and said I felt the same. I love you Kim more than just friends but when you go back to France it scares me that this will all just be a memory.
I know you will be back in a month but that is a long time and things happen. I said. Holding her shoulders as she looked out my window.
She turned and looked at me. With watery eyes. I get that you don't trust me, I wouldn't trust me either. You have been through a lot and deserve so much more. But most of all you deserve to be happy.
She pulled away and started to walk out.
I'm the happiest when I with you. I said and she stopped.
You will always have me. She said without turning.
She started to step away when the house started to shake again after shock it felt bigger then the original quake.
A beam fell from the ceiling and headed toward Kim. In an instant I grabbed her we rolled on the floor, and parts of the ceiling fell on my side and in my back.
She gasped Tommy are you okay? Yes I said quickly are you.
I used my powers to shield us but I knew Kim had no powers and I franticly started making sure she was okay.
As I pushed the rubble off I looked over her legs and arms.
I'm okay Tommy you shield me from the rubble.
The thought of losing Kim to France was bad but the thought of losing Kim at all was a terrible feeling.
I looked at her with my face full of worried
I'm okay handsome. She said
She started to look me over. Are you okay? Yes, I'm okay. I said.
Let me look at your head, nothing hit me hard. I said.
We get up and look at my room, the ceiling had fallen but the roof was intact.
It was 3:00 am, Kim when and got the broom while I changed my bed sheets we cleaned up the Celine pieces. Lucky the beam did not land on my bed.
We should get some sleep. I said helping Kim put what she swept up in a trash bag.
Yeah, it is late. Kim goes to walk away and I grab her hand. She turned around.
Stay with me tonight I want to make sure your safe. I said. I looked down at her and all I wanted to do was kiss her.
So I did, I lean down and kissed her she kissed me back. Then she pulled away.
Are you sure she asked? Worried about me.
I did not answer but leaned down and kissed her again. She kissed back.
We pulled away together and I picked her up and but her on my bed.
We made love that night for the first time in years. It was amazing.
I woke up the next morning feeling good, I almost forgot about the earthquake.
I nudge Kim she was still naked and her hair was all over the place she looked beautiful.
Hey Beautiful want some coffee. Yum hun was all she said.
I got on my robe and started making the coffee. My house had survived the quakes so far with only minor damage.
I hear Kim coming down the steps. That smells good she said.
She looked beautiful. She had on a lacy white Bra and a pink robe only half tied.
I could not help myself and I lift Kim on the island and made love to her.
Her robe fell off just handing around her waist. I was not worried if people saw us, as I lived in the middle of nowhere, and I felt like I could not get enough.
She was like a drug and I hungered for her. Wanted to be deep inside of her. I wanted to give her all of my essence.
After two weeks it was time for Kim to go back to France to prepare for the move. I decided to go with her for two weeks since it was summertime.
We had dinner with her mom and Pierre. It's was funny because when Kim introduced me to her mom again she mentioned the Dr. Part; Caroline was surprised. But to be fair I get surprised too when I hear the Dr part in my name.
We had a wonderful dinner and Perrier even wanted to rent out my dino collection for his museum.
Which was awesome because that means my collection would be rented out for at least 3 years. Teaching is fun but I make my real money on the bones and investments from my dad's company.
Kim spent the days working but I took the chance to walk around France.
I passed a jewelry store and there I saw it, it was beautiful.
It was a rare pink diamond emerald shaped with a white diamond halo. I went into the jewelry store and purchases the ring.
After the purchase the ring I went to the museum. I needed to ask Kim's parents for her hand. I knew it was very soon but I loved Kim since we were kids. .
I went to the museum and spoke with both of them and they gave me permission but I explained that I would ask her when I time was right.
I showed her the ring for approval Caroline said it looked just like Kimberly. She would love it.
A week later I left Paris ring in hand and good hopes of the future.
Three weeks later Kim moved in and about 6 months later I asked her to marry me. We went to go visit my parents and I asked her if we could stop by the park.
I had our spot with the rocks by the lake decorated with rose pinks whites.
And a beautiful sign that said Will You Marry me?
Kim cried and of course, said Yes! 8 months later we were married on the beach in Hawaii.
Somehow my mom came up with the idea of Hawaii and I could care less as long as it was with Kim.
The wedding was beautiful and fun. We had a semi-small wedding, Jason Zack, and Billy were there. Their guest Jason's girlfriend Grace, Zack Stephanie, and Billy was there with his dad. Aisha was Kim's maid of honor, Hayley was there with her friend Matt.
Jason was of course my best man. Adam was there as well the rest were very close friends.
Our family was there including Kimberly's dad and his wife. Which made Kim nervous because she was afraid she would ruin the wedding in some way. Nothing happens and the wedding was perfect.
At our wedding, Kim gave me a surprise honeymoon. She took me to Peru to see temples and climb mountains. Which is something that was on my list of things to do. She wanted to book the honeymoon as a surprise.
We took a 3-week honeymoon 4 weeks if you include the wedding.
Now here we are Kim is 38 weeks pregnant and at 27 weeks we had a little scare.
Late dinner:
We went to dinner late on Friday night Kim had a craving for chicken parmesan and Alfredo. We got home late what we did not expect was Kat to be there waiting for us.
"You could not marry me but you could marry her. Said Kat clearly drunk.
She was at the stairs blocking the door to the house.
Kim gets out of the car. And closes the door.
Perfect she is pregnant. You told me you were not ready to have kids or get married. What does she have that I don't? She steps closer to Kim.
Kim get in the car I said in my stern voice.
Before Kim could get in the car Kat lunged at her I jumped over the car. To get in front of Kim.
Kim fell and I without even thinking I grab Kat and through her to the grown.
Kim grab she stomach I'm okay, I'm okay. She said.
Kat was knocked out she passed out from being drunk.
Did you kill her asked Kim.
No, I shook my head I should have. I said still looking at Kim.
Kim I want to take you to the hospital. I said
No I'm fine let's take care of Kat. We going to need help I call Aisha and Jason.
Aisha, Rocky and Jason arrived. An hour later and at the same time
I had Kim laying down on the recliner while Kat was on the floor.
Kim are you okay? Asked Jason
We are fine kim said. She won't let me take her to the hospital. I added.
I fell my elbows I'm fine. I'm more worried about Kat. She was super drunk I had never seen her like this before. Said Kim.
I have it was normal for her to have a lot of wine and pass out. But this is more than wine. I said.
Aisha let's get her in the downstairs bath room and throw her in the tube. To get her cleaned up.
Kim you shouldn't be doing this. I said pleating.
I'm fine and I'm not going to leave her like this. Go make some coffee she going to need it.
We got Kat to the bathroom and the girls got her to wake up and get clean.
Aisha came out of the hall way without Kim or Kat.
I panicked you left what she tries to hurt Kim and the baby. I said
Aisha grab my arm and turned me around.
Tommy I know you want to go in there and save Kim but she is fine and Kat and Kim need to talk.
I stopped and looked at Aisha my eyes begging for her to go into the room.
They are fine. She replied.
I'm not sure what fully happened, but 20 mins later Kat and Kim came out.
Kat was crying and her eyes were red and bloodshot.
She came to me and apologized I told her it was okay but I warned her that if she ever touched Kim again especially while Kim was pregnant or with the baby I would not hold back.
Kim said that was uncalled for and rolled her eyes while getting Kat coffee. We all talked for a while to let Kat sober up. Mostly on Ranger news and work.
Kat left with Jason that night. I got Kim in bed and just hugged her.
I looked at her and told her I was sorry, I felt like this whole thing with Katherine was my fault
Kim looked at me and smiled it not your fault that your are Handsome and drive the girls crazy.
I laughed and asked, "What did you guys talk about?"
Mostly you she did not understand why it was not her.
What did you tell her I asked
I told her, that I did not have that answer that is something she would have to ask you. Said Kim
She will be okay. Kim finished
Ugh.. this meant that this thing with Kat was unfinished.
What Kim said looking at me.
I don't know if I have the answers. I love you Kim and with you it just feels normal. With Kat it was always complicated, and I felt she wanted a life I could not give her. Or maybe I did not want it with her.
What kind of life asked Kim. It seems to me she just wanted to worship you and have your babies. Seems similar to what I'm doing. Kim said laughing. As she rubbed her belly.
I laughed and leaned down to give Kim's belly a kiss. Instantly I was kicked in the face. It was the best kick in the face I have ever received.
Wow that was a good hit! Looks like we might have a black belt here.
Or a gymnast kim said.
Now let go back to you worshiping me? Because it feels like it's the other way around.
Himm… I don't know handsome you have to prove it to me. We spent the whole weekend in bed. Kim was absolutely beautiful with her belly. I could not have have enough of her.
Now:
As I watch her sleep I can't wait for the baby to be born. We are keeping the gender as a surprise because I want to be surprised.
No one has properly realized that for me this will be my first real family. Yes, I have my brother David and I see him often but it not the same. My parents are amazing and I could not asked for better parents. But this little one will be my true family and my heart is full.
Kim is dying to know the sex because she wants to decorate the nursery but she went for a neutral pallet now yellow and green gray and will add blue or pink once we know.
Kim has a list from Amazon, Target, Macy's, pottery barn kids, and I think when the baby is born she will place her orders from the hospital. I'm sure of that.
I m not sure if Kim knows how scared I am for her, for our baby. I fear that every enemy I have ever made will come after them. I'm worried that I won't be able to protect them.
I would easily give up the world for both of them with out a second thought and that is not good for the world.
My eyes become heavy finally it setting in sleep I stay up every night until my eyes can't anymore.
Finally it all goes black.
The morning:
I woke up to the smell of coffee and eggs bacon and to voices.
I knew those voices very well it was my mother and father of course Kim.
I get ready and walk down stairs.
Hey there you are! My mom said thrilled to see me with nothing but love in her eyes. She get up and gives me a hugs. I greet my father I was surprised to see them there.
What's going on? I asked.. well my mom said looking at Kim.
I started having contractions this morning..Kim says smiling.
My eyes open wide.. why did you not wake me. I asked
Because you went to bed late watching me all night and I felt like you needed to sleep.
They are small contractions but I called the doctor and he said I can come in or just wait.
I'm going to wait with your mom here I feel comfortable waiting until it time to go to the hospital.
Just then a contraction hit and I held her wanting to take the pain from her.
She breathed through the contraction.
That one was a little stronger and I felt like the baby dropped down.
My mom is Dr. Oliver she is a OBGYN with her own practice, but Kim had to have her own Doctor here as my mom lived in Angle Grove.
Let's get you checked out. Kim goes to the room with my mom.
I get up to go with her .. she buts a hand on my shoulder "eat your breakfast" Kim says. Gives me a kiss on the cheeks.
Minutes later they come back we are 4 centimeters. We are on our way my mom said excited.
I smiled how are you feeling Kim? I'm okay the contractions are still 20 mins apart.
Let's get you comfortable I said wanting to move her to the couch.
Actually, can we sit out side? I'm going to be laying down and inside for a couple of days and I would not mind the fresh air.
Sure I said. Helping her outside.
We sat outside looking at the birds and the water.
What are you thinking? She asked.
That I want to get you to a hospital, but I'm trying to play it cool. I said looking at her.
I'm scared Kim said she looked at me with fear in her eyes.
You will be fine my love. I promise to be here ever step of the way.
What if I'm not strong enough to do this or if something goes wrong.
I kneel. down next to her Kim you are the strongest person I know you will be able to do this. Women who are not as strong as you do this everyday you can do this. Nothing will go wrong.
How do you know that she asked? Because I know I have to know and if anything happens to you or our daughter I don't know what I would do.
She looked at me thanks she said softly. And she leaned our forehead together.
So you think it's a girl she asked? I rubber the back of my neck.
Yeah the other day when the baby kicked me in the face something tells me it's a girl.
I brought tea Janet came and placed the tea on the table. She came up behind Kim and gave her a big hug and a kiss on top of her head. She passed by me and gave me a squeeze and a kiss on my cheek. She went back inside.
My mom is great knowing when we need her and when we need our space.
I remember when we told her she was going to be a grandmother Kim got the idea of giving them a picture of the sonogram that said Hi grandma and grandpa. She opened it and ran all round the house crying and yelling that she was going to be a grandmother. It was great moment in our life.
We where inside Kim wanted to go for a walk but when she stood up her water broke.
She looked at me with fear in her eyes I grabbed her and said it will be okay.
She started to cry.
By this time it was almost 9pm when we heard the door open it was Caroline my dad flew them in on a private jet.
Kim looked over Mom she yelled. He mom saw me holding her and came over for a hug.
Mom my water just broke. Kim said scared.
It's okay baby you got this! Shall we go to the hospital?
Yes! Final I said I wanted her there since this morning.
I got Kim into our car and our parents got into there car.
By the time we got to the hospital and settled Kim was at 5 centimeters and doing well.
She was in pain but there was no going back the baby was coming, but she still had a long way.
The doctors wanted her to rest she still had a long way so they gave her an epidural which allowed her to rest per contraction.
I was not tired and I could not take my eye off them. I watched the contractions on the monitor and the baby's heart beat.
Caroline puts a hand on my shoulder. You should tried to sleep. I just need for both of them to be okay I said to her.
Caroline looks at me hey they will be okay. They both will be just fine, Kim is a lot stronger then I am and if I can do this she can too.
Thanks Caroline. I said and I lean back and closed my eyes. In the process I fell asleep and woke up two hours later to the sound of Kim calling my name
She was reaching out for me as a strong contraction hit her body.. the rest was a blur. I have never felt so proud of Kim. She was calm and worked hard to deliver the baby.
At 7:26am Charolette Elizabeth was born and she was perfect. Beautiful just like her mom.
The doctors yells it's a girl and we hear her little cry. It was the best noise.
Dad want to cut the cord? I shock my head no I did not want to hurt her.
They pass Kim the baby and she starts to cuddle and kiss the baby.
I'm next to her Kissing her head tears free falling from my eyes and both my girls where safe and doing well.
Kim passes me the baby as they cleaned Kim
The nurse said come on Dr Olivers lets get the baby cleaned up the nurse said.
We went to the other side where the baby was cleaned and measured. She weighed 6 pounds 9 Ounces. She was tiny but holding her was just amazing.
My mom put a bow on her head as the brought her back to Kim. Let see if she wants to nurse my mom said to Kim.
Caroline was by her side taking care of her baby.
By 8:30am Aisha, Billy, Jason, Rocky were at the hospital. Yes, they where there to greet the Charlotte, but at the same time they where also there to guard the hospital.
What I did not expect was they where not the only Rangers that where surrounding the airport. By noon there where closed to 30 Rangers near the hospital.
They all took their turns to meet Charolette and to congratulate us. They all mentioned that they wanted to honor me by giving me something through this special occasion. That was Peace of mind knowing I did not have to be on watch all the time.
I trusted all the rangers that where out and about the hospital. This gave me time to worry about other things like how to change a dipper.
Nothing happened at our time at the hospital and by the second day we where able to go home.
Kim was a natural at being a mom, she understood every cry and was not scared of anything.
Me on the other hand I was a mess. She was so tiny and I was so scared but I knew this I did not want to let any of my girls down.
I was writing an article on this new Dino discovery when I heard the baby cry I wanted Kim to sleep so I took care of Elizabeth. Got her changed cleaned up and took her to Kim for feeding.
As I watched Kim with the baby I started thinking how lucky and grateful was I to have everything I ever wanted.
Kim passes me the baby and I start to rock her in the rocking chair by our bed.
As I'm looking at my little ones face I can only imagine the wonderful adventures we will have. As I look to see Kim staring at me with watery eyes I asked her what is wrong?
She said nothing I'm just so proud of you and so in love with you both!
I got up kissed her on her head and put Charlotte in her bassinet. Next to Kim and I got into bed.
I gazed out the window before going to be and I see a white falcon and Crane both near the lake of my house. The crane was in the water's edge and the falcon had landed on a log near the shoreline.
I laughed thinking it was just confidence until I saw white owl and a gray owl porched on the tree out side my window. At the moment I realized we were being cared for their was nothing to worry about tonight.
I wanted to stay awake but sleep soon came, and I think for the first time in a long time I feel asleep with out a care.
As I knew that night we could all sleep well as we were under the protection of those who came before us.