BONUS CHAPTER! ! ! !

Author's Notes: Amazing I get so many reviews for my short story. Thank you!

I keep reading a lot of stories with James threatening Ron about his closeness to Kim. Normally a lot of Black Hole jokes and threats but some stories go farther. Ron is always scared and I just so got tired of that. So here is a different take on James' Black Hole talks.

One sunny Saturday 3 months after Kim confronted Ron about the scars. Kim and Ron were enjoying a few kisses during commercial break as they watched TV on the Possible's couch. The sound of someone coughing interrupted them.

"Say Ronald, could you help me with a project I'm working on?" James asked standing behind the two teens.

"Sure Mr. Dr. P" Ron untangled himself from Kim and joined James as he left the room but not before giving one more smile to Kim.

James and Ron arrived in the garage. Each walked to stand on opposite sides of the metal frame for a new rocket James was building. James turned on the gas for the Oxy-acetylene welder and picked up the torch. James started to light the torch in his hand. "You know Ronald you and Kim have gotten very close and I want you to know that I don't want anything to hurt my little Kimmie-Cub." James held the now lit torch up.

In the last few months James had given 'The look' to Ron and mentioned his Black Hole project a few times. Each time Ron would step away from Kim and look worried. However this time James looked up at Ron and was startled to see Ron's eyes filled with hard steel he has never seen before.

"Let's cut the bull, James. I know you wouldn't hurt me. I made a promise to protect Kim and I have more than you ever knew." Ron pulled the T-shirt over his head and held it in his left hand.

"My god…" James stared at Ron as the torch fell to loop around the metal bar in front of him. Ron quickly reached through the frame to turn off the gas flow.

"I'm tired of playing this game. I would never hurt Kim and you know that. But this isn't about Kim and I, its about you and Kim. You're afraid that she will grow up and forget you. You have nothing to fear. Kim will never forget you she'll always be your Kimmie-Cub. But she is growing up you need to accept that. Go talk with Anne, she understands about Kim and about these." Ron waved down at his body. Before James could collect his thoughts Ron turned and walked out of the room slipping his shirt back on.

Ron stopped to get a glass of juice before he returned to the living room and sat down next to Kim. "What was that about, Ron?" Kim asked as she ducked under Ron's arm to rest her head on his chest. Ron smile and kiss her on the forehead then turned his head to the door when he heard James enter the kitchen from the garage. James look over at Ron and Kim as he walked through the living room and then up the stairs.

"Ron?" Kim grabbed his attention with a poke in the ribs and leaned back to look into his eyes.

"Just guy talk KP, but in thirty minutes or so he'll want to talk with you about something." Ron ducked his head down and kissed Kim on the lips before she could ask another question.

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"Anne." James found Anne folding clothes in the bedroom.
"Yes, dear."
"I… I just saw Ron."
"You see Ron everyday." James knew she had a smile on her face even if he couldn't see it.
"No I mean… He took his shirt off and there are these…" Anne dropped the jeans and faced James.
"I know. I've seen them."
"How…" Anne moved over and held James hands in hers.
"He got all those injuries protecting Kim. Now why don't you tell me what happened."
James told Anne what occurred in the garage.
"James! Threatening Ron with a torch!"
"I know, I went to far. I'd never really hurt him."
"Of course you wouldn't. Come on let's sit down and talk about what happened."
Anne and James sat close together on the bed as they talked.

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Kim snuggled close to Ron on the couch enjoying his arms around her. "Uhm. Kim could I have a word with you." James called from the stairway. Ron and Kim stood. "Call me later, KP." Ron kissed Kim's forehead and exited by the front door. "Something to drink as we talk, Dad?" Kim asked walking into the kitchen. Kim was pouring two glasses of juice as James walked in. They each took a glass and sat down at the table. Kim waited from James to say something.

"I saw Ronald's injures."

"We wondered when he would tell you. He didn't want anyone else to know. Thought it would change how people treated him."

"Has it changed?"

"Well mom checks up on his injuries and helps him get some basic medical supplies. If she adds an extra pancake or two on his breakfast, he doesn't complain."

"Just basic supplies?"

"Ron refused anything more. He thought if anyone found out his prescriptions came from mom, she could get in trouble, possibly lose her medical license. He couldn't let that happen."

"That's Ronald, always looking out for everyone. What doctor does he get them from?"

"I asked once. He looked into my eyes and said 'Please don't ask me that.' I could tell if I wanted to he would tell me but I trust him so I never asked or looked myself."

"That doesn't sound like my Kimmie-Cub."

"No, its not. I've done some changing in the last few months, too. After the next mission we went on I asked him if got hurt. He said he hadn't but I had him remove his shirt anyway. There was no new injury but I saw the hurt look in his eyes because I didn't trust him. After that day I never asked again, but I wanted to so badly. Later when he did get hurt it was a mixed feeling. I loved that he told me but at the same time I never want to hear that my Ron is in pain."

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Kim and Ron sat holding hands on the deck of the boat on their way back home. Kim's eyes were closed as she relaxed her muscles pulling comfort from Ron's warm hand.

Ron's soft voice came from her right "Kim, I could use your help."

"Sure Ron, I can help you study for the Math quiz tomorrow."

A small snort "Thanks but not what I meant. I… I've got a few cuts on my back."

Kim's eyes flashed open. "Oh No! How… How bad?" Ron turned away so she could see his back close up. There were four small cut in the shirt. "No big, KP. Just need to clean and bandage them. Nothing the RonMan can handle with the help of some KP kisses." Kim couldn't stop the smile from forming on her face. Ron knew just what to say to relieve her worries. Kim helped Ron remove his shirt. After cleaning the cuts and applying the bandages she helped him put on a clean shirt.

"Thanks, KP. Good as new."

Kim circled her arms around Ron keeping her hands low to not touch the fresh bandages. Ron held her close. Kim's voice was soft and full of love "Thank you, Ron." Ron knew what Kim really meant. "No more secrets." He voiced his promise again.

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"What about your friends, Monique and Felix?"

"Felix doesn't know yet and Monique tried to improve his popularity around school. She started to remind people that Ron helped save the world not just me. Ron quickly stopped her. She didn't give up though, just is being shrewd about it. We both think Ron knows and isn't saying anything about it."

After a few moments of silence Kim asked "What about you, dad?"

"Oh I definitely see Ronald in a new light. I'm going to treat him with the respect he deserves."

"Dad you have always treated him with respect."

"Yes but its has been as a boy I watched grow up and not the man he has become. I've been projecting my fears onto Ron. Now that I see that I'm going to work on changing."

"What are you afraid of?"

"You're growing up Kimmie, faster than I want you to. In a few years you'll be off to college and really start your life away from me. I worry that you won't need me anymore. That you will forget about us."

Kim reached over and held James hand in hers. "Dad, I'll never forget you, mom or the tweebs. No matter where I go my family is always in my heart. Even when I'm on the other side of the world you are there with me."

"I know but I still worry." James squeezed Kim's hand.

"Feeling better then?" James gave Kim a smile. "Ron wanted me to tell you that he is sorry about being so cold before. He didn't tell me what happened, but maybe you would."

James certainly didn't want to tell Kim he threatened Ron with a welding torch. "Nothing you need to worry about Kimmie-Cub. I think we have an understanding. Why don't you call Ronald now, I'm sure you two had plans for this evening."

"Love you dad." Kim went up to her room to call.

James sat at the table finishing his glass. James envisioned Ron waiting at an altar as he walked beside Kim down the aisle. The thought still bothered him but not nearly as much as before this day. 'It's only a matter of time. I can't think of a better man for my Kimmie-Cub.' James thought as he placed the glasses in the sink. James mind turned to his own wedding and he returned upstairs to tell his own wife how much he loved her.

Author's Note: Well that was the extra idea I had so I typed it out, hope you enjoyed. I don't know what story I'll work on next. I put a poll on my profile page so if you want to have some input on what I do next vote there. Now I'm going take some time to play Runescape and clock some overtime at work.

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