Tommy left in August. He didn't come back but once over a 2 month period. That was their anniversary in September. It was October 2nd now. Mrs. Oliver came to visit Kimberly and help her with housework.
"So, is Tommy coming home soon?"
"He didn't say."
"Are you okay?"
"I just miss him. I don't care about him not coming home for my birthday, but there's Trisha, the twins. Trisha hates this, her Daddy leaving for so long at times. Tommy just doesn't get it." Kimberly lifted Madison after changing her diaper.
"It'll be okay. Tommy understand, it's just as hard on him. His last video was soo sad."
"Yea, ours too."
Kimberly woke up to the see the clock turn to midnight. It was a few days later, October 6th. Trisha asleep beside her. Kimberly got up and went to check the twins. Jack walking behind her. Kim picked him up and carried him downstairs with her. She poured a glass of wine. Just as she went to take a sip, the door unlocked and opened. Tommy placed his keys on the hook and put down his bags. Kimberly turned around slowly and stood there with her mouth dropped.
"Hey, happy birthday." Tommy closed the door and went over to her. He put the glass down and kissed her quickly. Kimberly so shocked too a second to kiss back. She pulled away and started into his eyes.
"Tommy." They kissed again. Tommy lifted her to the island as Kim tugged at his jacket and shirt. He pushed Kim's gown off her shoulders. He picked her up and laid her to the ground. They made love right on the kitchen floor.
"What a way to welcome a guy home," Tommy said into Kim's neck. Kim's legs stayed around his waist.
"I can't believe you are here." Tommy kissed her.
"I wouldn't miss your day for the world." They moved to the couch, making love there as well.
"Why didn't you call and tell me!"
"And miss that look on your face." He kissed her. She laughed and hugged him.
"God, this is so amazing."
"Want to know what else is amazing? We found it, Kim. We're getting a 5 million dollar grant."
"Wow!"
"Yea." Kimberly then frowned and sat up. "What?"
"With this new grant, you'll probably be gone a lot more."
"Not really. We can add more people, more assistance, and I can be able to come home more often."
"It's been hard here without you."
"I know, I'm sorry." Tommy kissed her shoulder. "Look, I promise more visits. And it won't be long before I'm in a museum here in LA working."
"Promise."
"With my heart." They kissed. Kimberly moved back on top of him.
"If we keep this up, the twins will have baby brother or sister soon."
"I'm game."
"Okay." He rolled them over.
"Whatcha bring me?" Tommy smiled and kissed her again. She giggled.
Trisha woke up to find her Daddy holding Kimberly as they slept.
"DADDY? DADDY!" Trisha jumped on them. "DADDY!"
"Good morning, princess."
"DADDY! You home!"
"You're home, sweetie," Kim said correcting her.
