Tommy went upstairs and brought a plate of food and bottle of juice. He put the girls in their room after their baths and told them to be quiet and go to bed. He found the nursery empty. He opened the bedroom door.
"I brought dinner." Kimberly's look at him made him quietly put the plate and juice by the bed. Kimberly was rubbing Sydney's back, as she slept against her chest. "I'll just leave it for you. The girls are in feed, bathed, and..in bed. If you need anyth..."Kim looked at him sternly. "Just call." He left the room. He pressed his head up against the door after he closed it.
"Mommy still mad?" Trisha asked standing in the doorway.
"Yeah, go to bed, princess."
"Can you tuck me in again!"
"Me too!" Mackenzie yelled as she was sitting in her bed.
"Okay." Tommy gave all his girls kisses and tucked them in bed again. He brought the dogs inside and let them in their area. Tommy ate his dinner alone and cleaned up the kitchen and dining area. Tommy finished up his quizzes and checked the lab. It had been a weird week, with no attacks from Mesogog or Zeltrax. Tommy pulled out a sheet and pillow for the couch and laid down. Kimberly woke up and felt the bed. Sydney was placed in her crib finally to sleep. Kimberly slid her robe on and carried the food downstairs. She had to fight back a laugh as her husband had found the most wild way to find a comforty spot to sleep on the couch. Tommy woke when Kim passed him and went into the kitchen, though he pretended and stayed with his eyes closed. Kimberly knew better as she walked to the back of the couch. She reached over and rubbed his head.
"Comforty?" Tommy smiled and opened his eyes.
"You know that answer." Kimberly walked around and straddled his waist. Her body stretched out on top of his body.
"That bed is too big for me without you." Tommy laughed.
"This couch is too lumpy for me." Kim laughed. She outlined his goatee and cheeks. "I'm sorry."
"Me too."
"No, I was wrong. I shouldn't have gotten so mad at the girls and yelled at them. I should have been able to handle them, they are a handful, but if you can do, so can I. You do so much with the girls, keeping this house in order, our family in order. I should have.."
"I did say only an hour."
"Yea, but you and shopping. It could never be just an hour." Kim laughed. She kissed his chin and neck.
"I know, but I should have at least tried. It would have been a mighty miracle if I had been back in an hour." Tommy kissed her forehead. Kimberly stroked his goatee again and looked into his eyes.
"I'm so sorry, Beautiful."
"I'm sorry too. I love you."
"I love you too." They hugged and finally kissed. With ease, Tommy sat up, still kissing Kimberly, picked her up and carried her upstairs, where they made love until sleep took over their bodies. The couple laid on the bed, one of each other's arms, above their heads, holding hands, as they slept on their sides. Kim's leg thrown over his hips, the sheets tangled around their bodies. Tommy fell asleep stroking her belly, as Kimberly fell asleep, after rubbing his shoulder, arm and face. Sweet kisses and devotions of love spoken through every touch and kiss, even as they slept.
With Christmas around the corner, the Olivers had the house filled with presents and cookies. Every morning, since school, was let out, Trisha with the twins did circles around the tree and their presents. Asking why Santa came early this year. With the grandparents and friends, dropping off present early, this year, Tommy accidently forgot where Kim hid them and the girls saw them. So, instead of hiding them, Kimberly made Tommy put them out under the tree. Each day since, Kimberly or Tommy had to explain, Santa has many people's houses to come to and needed a head start to get all the good little boys and girls in this year. Mackenzie pointing out that Trisha was a bad girl though, causing Kimberly or Tommy to laugh.
It was just December 23rd. First time, the family spent Christmas in their new house, so, it was a special time of the year for Kimberly and Tommy.
"Daddy, will Santa be able to give me that pony this year?"
"I don't know, princess," Tommy said to Trisha as he pulling down the Christmas plates from the top. "Where is your mother?"
"Washing Mackenzie and Madison and Sydney."
"Okay." The phone rang. Tommy answered it. "Hey, princess, go give this to Mommy." Trisha took the phone and went to run out the kitchen. "Slow down, baby!" Trisha stopped and walked out. Tommy smiled. Only Kim was able to get a response that fast.
"MOMMY! Phone!" Kim was wiping down Mackenzie as Trisha came in.
"Wow, baby, could you scream any louder?" Trisha opened her mouth, but Kim covered it. "Go, help your sisters get dressed." Kimberly picked up Sydney from the tub. "Hello, Mother."
"Oh, don't give me that, 'Hello Mother tone'."
"What is it?"
"I wanted to make sure what I am bringing to..."
"Yea, yea.." Kim said as she had to run out the bathroom following her naked daughter, as she ran out down the hall. Tommy was coming upstairs and saw this. He caught Sydney and lifted her up. He tickled and kissed her belly. Kim held the towel out for Sydney as Tommy handed her over.
"I got the dishes down." Tommy touched Kim's stomach and kissed her cheek.
"Thanks. You need to go to the attic and get more chair out."
"I think we have enough."
"Mother invited some friends," Kim whispered.
"I heard that."
"Mom, I was just stating the truth."
"These friends are going to help you open that gala, with help from me."
"Oh, I am soo lucky." Tommy smiled as Kim rolled her eyes. Tommy took Sydney wrapped in the towel and went to dress her.
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Christmas Day now. The rangers came over to spend a few hours and drop off some presents. Kim smiled as she opened a box with babyboy outfits in from Connor. She smiled and nodded to him. Kira slapped him in the back of head, as she caught him staring too much at Kim.
"Not a chance!"
"Shut up!" Connor handed over a present to her.
"What is this? A bomb?"
"Open it, please." Kira did. She gasped.
"Connor." She lifted up a yellow beaded bracelet with earrings on top of a yellow shirt. "It's beautiful. Thank you."
"See, not so much of a jerk, huh?" He nudged her.
"Yea, right." Kira hit his chest. "Okay, I lied. I did get you something." She pulled out a small box.
"Oh, wow! The new soccer Madden game, thanks!"
"You're welcome. Ethan told me you had been eyeing it for a while now, but not enough money to spurge on it."
"Thanks." They hugged. Kim looked up and saw that. She smiled and gave Kira a thumbs up. Kira shook her head and mouthed "NO WAY!" Kim laughed. Everything was right in the world, and the only reason why this was happening, Dr. Mercer was able to create a short-time potion with help from Trent, that kept Mesogog under control, at least for now. So not having to deal with Mesogog and his goons during such a special time made this break extra special.
