Here is just a small update just to show I'm still around. Sorry about this delay but I can't say it will get any better. My new job leaves me very little time for writing.

Back at the ranch

With the last hug out of the way Kim stepped back with a smile. A part of her wasn't ready to leave she'd always liked it out on the ranch.

Kim gasped as a sharp stab of pain lanced though her chest. Leaning against the car she pressed her hand tightly over her heart. Slowly the pain let off leaving a dull ache. A feeling of loss seemed to throb in time with the ache.

"You alright Kimmy cub." Her dad looking at her with concern.

"Yeah dad, I'm good must have pulled a muscle back there stopping Draken." Absently rubbing her chest she stared off into the distance as though trying to see Middleton. What the heck are you up to Ron, she thought. She wasn't sure why but something told her the pain had to do with Ron.

James racked his brain as he watched his little girl's pained face. He couldn't think of a single time she'd pulled a muscle doing anything.

"I need to make a quick call before we leave." Stepping to side she pulled out her Kimmunicator. An instant later Wade's face appeared.

"Hey Kim, more problems?"

"No everything's good here we are just about to head back. Have you heard anything from Ron lately?" She watched his face pale slightly.

"Ron? Oh uh Ron, he's doing good I just talked to him the other day. Yep he doing fine… great actually."

She gave a frown at the small screen. "Wade?" She asked drawing out his name.

"Ah look I've got to go, but honestly Ron's doing great. He's better then I've ever seen him." With that the screen went dark.

"Everything good back home Kimmy?" His eyes still filled with concern as he watched her still rubbing at her chest.

"I'm not sure." Still frowning slightly as she walked back to the car. I'm going to find out what ever it is your hiding Ron.