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Summary: Tommy, Jason and Rocky take a trip to New York for a tournament and run into Kim. But she's not acting like herself and she walks with a limp. They can't help but wonder what she's doing with two kids. The one thing they do know is that something happened to her. Will they find out whats going on? Read to find out.

Ch.1- Arriving in New Jersey

November 2007

"I don't understand why we have to stay in New Jersey when we're going spend all of our time in New York" Rocky said as he Tommy and Jason pulled up to the Sheraton in East Rutherford New Jersey.

"Because it's only a twenty minute drive and it's a hell of a lot cheaper." Tommy answered "besides, I fully plan on attending a Nets game anyway"

"Okay so we'll be here one night and spend the other six days in the city, again what's the point" Rocky argued

"Because if we stay anywhere that's not crawling with roaches and god only knows what diseases, then we'll be paying over two hundred dollars a night" Jason said "If you want to pay that kind of money, be my guest, but we're staying here"

"There's got to be some reason we couldn't get a room in the city for under two hundred dollars" Rocky said

"Yeah it's called price gouging" Tommy said sarcastically "they know all the rich people will pay so they charge out the ass."

"Amen to that brother" Jason said "Come on I'm hungry, let's go find someplace to eat."

"Hey that's my line" Rocky said.

It was already 7 P.M. east coast time; they were all a little tired from the time change. They had been at the airport in LA at 4 A.M. for a six o'clock flight that was supposed to stop in Chicago then arrive in New Jersey at 4:30 but there was snow in Chicago so their flight out of LAX was canceled, then they were switched to a flight through Indianapolis with a one hour layover that wouldn't be leaving until 8. So they had spent a total of 5 hours in airports and arrived almost three hours later than they were supposed to. All they wanted to do was eat and go to bed. They decided on the Popeye's Chicken that was right down the street and within walking distance.

When they walked in they noticed that place was nearly empty. There was an old couple sitting near the door. The only other people they saw were at the back table, it was woman with two young girls. The woman had her back to the small group that had just entered and seemed to be scolding the younger of the two who was jumping around and talking non stop.

"Well there's one reason to never have kids" Rocky said "And remind me to never become a single parent"

"Now who said she's a single parent, maybe her husband is just working" Jason said

"Yeah maybe, but I still wouldn't be bringing two kids out by myself if they're that hyper" Rocky said as he stepped up to order. "I'll take a 12 piece chicken with a side of green beans and mashed potatoes with brown gravy and then whatever they want"

"Damn Rocky I knew you'd be hungry, but a twelve piece and two sides?" Tommy questioned

"Yeah, I'm still a growing boy" Rocky answered

"Keep eating like that and you're stomach is going to be the only thing growing" Jason said as he stepped up and ordered a three piece chicken dinner. Tommy ordered the same and when the food came out, delayed of course by Rocky's huge order, the three sat down at a table near the woman and her two kids. They could hear the argument now.

"Carly, there is no reason for you to be failing math. If you needed help you should have asked- Jordan sit down and eat right now, don't make me tell you again"

"But I forgot to do the homework, I was trying to learn my new vault" the girl argued

"Don't even try to use gymnastics as an excuse. School work comes first; I thought you were clear on that when I let you step to level 9. Just because you have schooling through the gym doesn't mean you can slack off. I've talked to your coach and we've agreed that until your grades improve, no competitions."

"That is so not fair, I have nationals in two months"

"Then I guess you better get your grades up fast"

"UGH, you're ruining my life and my career" the girl said in an overly dramatic fashion.

"Carly you're 11, you don't have a career, stop being so melodramatic-Jordan for the love of god, the food goes in your mouth not all over your face" the woman said as the little girl smiled as if she were proud the mashed potatoes all around her mouth.

"See" Rocky said "I'm never having kids, especially not girls, they are way too dramatic"

"No shit, that girl is like Kim Jr." Jason said with a laugh

"Oh Kim was never that bad Jason" Tommy said

"That's because you met her after she mellowed out. But at that age and really up until we became rangers, she was the biggest drama queen I've ever met. Everyone in the school office knew her by name and they had her mother on speed dial" Jason said

"I can see that" Rocky said "She definitely has that dramatic quality"

"Well I never saw it" Tommy said.

A few minutes later the woman got up to leave, as she turned around Rocky got a better look at her. "Yeah look she could be Kim, looks just like her" he said as the other two turned around. Both of their jaw's dropped.

"That is Kim" Jason said

"No way" Rocky said "that girl has two kids. If Kim had a kid that old it would have to be Tommy's" Rocky said stupidly

"Or the guy from the letter" Tommy said

Jason started to call her but Tommy hit his arm and gave him a look that said not to do it. Jason ignored him "Don't you want to know if she's yours?"

Both girls had dark hair and brown eyes and could easily have come from Kim and Tommy, though Carly was the only possibility, Jordan was too young.

"Kimberly?" Jason called out. The woman turned around at the voice and when she found the source, she looked like a deer caught in the headlights, her face drained of all color. "Kim, is that you?" Jason asked getting up as Tommy ducked his head.

"Mommy who is da stwange man" Jordan asked

"He's an old friend sweetie" she said completely aware that they had all seen her and there was no way to run now. "Jason, hey" she said quietly

"Don't hey me, where have you been. It's like you fell off the face of the earth or something. We had a reunion but we couldn't get a hold of you" he said as he embraced her for a hug.

"Mommy did you rweally fall off da erth?" Jordan asked sounding scared

"No Jordan it's a rhetorical statement it doesn't actually mean she fell off the face of the earth" Carly answered

"Then why he said it?"

"It's why did he say it sweetie" Kim corrected "And it's just one of those silly things grown ups say"

"Oh" Jordan said

"So who's the hot guy" Carly asked

"Carly, he is old enough to be your father" Kim said sharply as Jason's face turned red and the two at the table started laughing.

"So, uh, Kim" Jason said, still trying to recover "Why don't you come say hi to the guys"

She looked past him to Rocky and Tommy sitting at the table, Rocky waved. She waved back before responding. "Actually I'm kind of in a hurry, I've got to get the girls to bed, sorry" she answered

"Well just come over and say hi, it will only take a minute" Jason insisted

"I said no" she said more harsh than she had intended to. She noticed the look of shock on Jason's face at her attitude. "Look I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound like that, its just been a really long day. I'm tired and I need to get the girls to bed." She said as she reached in her purse and pulled out a pin.

"It's okay Kim, no big deal" Jason said as she scribbled down her number on the back of his hand.

"Just call me tomorrow or something, okay" she said as she took the girls' hands and left.

"What's up with her" Rocky asked when Jason sat back down.

"I don't know, but whatever it is, I don't like it" Jason answered

"Hey, did you notice the way she was walking" Tommy asked

"Yeah, I did, but she didn't seem like she was in the mood to answer any questions, so I didn't really ask about it." Jason said

"So are you going to call her?" Rocky asked

"Yeah, I'll call her in the morning. Tommy you okay man" Jason asked

"I don't know, I didn't expect to see her and to think that I could have a kid is just a little shocking. And what if she's married and some other guy is raising my daughter."

"Don't jump to conclusions man. I was pretty close to them and honestly aside from the hair and eyes, they don't look anything like you, I can see some of Kim in them, but not you. And as for the married thing, I didn't see a ring, I checked." Jason said

Tommy wasn't sure if he was relieved or hurt by that revelation. As shocking as it would be, the thought of having a kid with Kim, having a daughter of his own that would bond them forever and rekindling their relationship, was a little thrilling. But if Jason was wrong and she was married he didn't want to get his hopes up for nothing. He just wasn't interested in being only friends, but he would settle for that just to have her back in his life.

They finished their meal, headed back to the hotel and went straight to bed. The next day they slept until noon. When they got up Jason decided it was the perfect time to call Kim. He picked up the phone and dialed the number that was still on the back of his hand, he put the phone on speaker so the others could hear. After five rings a machine picked up.

Hi, you've reached the voice mailbox of Kimberly Hart, paramedic supervisor for Bergen County EMS. I'm unable to answer the phone right now, please leave your name, telephone number and a brief message and I'll return your call as soon as possible, thank you.

"Hey Kim its Jason, I guess you're busy or you're just screening calls, so just give me a call whenever you get this, my number is 401-588-6642."

"Wow, paramedic supervisor, maybe she wasn't lying last night, maybe she really did have a long day." Rocky said

"Yeah maybe, but did you hear that message Tommy, that's good news for you" Jason said

"Why is that good news for me?" Tommy asked

"You know for a guy with a doctorate, you're pretty slow on the uptake" Jason said, Tommy just gave him a questioning look.

"Bro, the message said Kimberly Hart, there was no ring on her finger, and no tan line either...she's not married." Jason clarified

"You're right, I guess she's not. But that means she's a single parent and that still means Carly could be mine. Did you notice how scared she looked when she saw us. Why would she be scared if she didn't have something to hide." Tommy said

"I don't know man, but her voice on that message and the way she acted last night, something is up and we're going to find out what it is, agreed?" Jason said

"Agreed" Rocky and Tommy said at the same time.

"So what are we going to do for the rest of the day, because I'm getting hungry" Rocky said

"Well imagine that" Tommy said "I guess we'll go into the city and get something to eat then go register for the tournament, hopefully by then Kim will have called back."

"Sounds like a plan" Jason said

Two hours later they had eaten and registered and were just walking out of the hotel when Jason's phone rang.

"Red Rex Dojo, this is Jason"

"Well that's not at all obvious"

"Kim, I didn't think you would call back, and what's so obvious about it?"

"Any idiot from Angel Grove could put two and two together and, let me guess, you still wear red everyday and your team colors are red and gold"

"No, I mix in some black too; I have to pay tribute to my other favorite color and since there's not a whole lot of gold, black has to do. And actually team colors are red, blue and black. Rocky and Adam are co-owner's"

"Tommy's not involved?"

"No he took the path of higher education, Dr. Oliver, is a Paleontologist"

"Oh, it's Doctor Oliver now...well there's a shock. So what I'm supposed to like respect him more or something just because he paid a bunch of money for a fancy diploma."

"My, my Kimberly, so sarcastic, whatever happened to my sweet, loving, caring, innocent little sister?"

"She grew up and moved to New York City, no one here is sweet and innocent, so what's up"

"We were hoping to see you sometime in the next week and catch up."

"Yeah well good luck with that, I work everyday."

"You have to be off sometime"

"Well I'm not, I'm raising two kids, and I work three jobs. So whether I'm at home or not, I'm always working."

"Well when are you going to be at home, we can come over."

"Tomorrow night 7:00- 8122 McKenzie Ave. Where are you staying?"

"At the Sheraton Meadowlands" he grabbed a pen and paper from Tommy to write down the directions.

"Alright you'll go east on Meadowlands Plaza, Make a right on the South Service Rd., take the ramp for Hwy 3 West, take the Riverside exit, make a right onto Riverside, Left on Chadwick and Right on McKenzie, it's the last house on the left you can't miss it."

"Cool, we'll be there"

"Alright, well I need to go write four run reports, so I'm going to get off here"

"Okay, we'll see you tomorrow night then"

"Okay, bye"

"Bye"

Well that concludes chapter 1. Let me know what you think, good or bad. The story is completely finished so the more reviews I get, the faster I'll post the next chapter. Thanks for reading!! Preview for the next chapter:

When Kim walked in the door she was greeted with the sight of Carly and Tommy leaned over the coffee table working on Carly's homework, and laughing. Jason and Rocky were deep in conversation on the opposite couch with Jordan fast asleep in Jason's arms. Mrs. Miller was sitting in the chair reading. She smiled at the sight and just watched for a few moments before making her presence known.