New Start
By Didi
Disclaimer: I do not own the Power Rangers or any of the characters.
Summary: They're all grown up and separated. Just when you thought it was all over for the old gang, fate throws them together once more.
Rating: R for language and content at times. I may change it to NC-17 if I feel the need to write some. So you've all been warned. I promise to give plenty of warning before I do so.
Acknowledgements: To Gemini (Shawn) who has been a great friend and read my stuff. To Eliza, who encourage me to vent through really bad writing. And to my darling Josh, who is always there to help me out.
Note: I am writing this story so I'm not tempted to throw something hard and deadly in frustrating moments. I'm not sure where I want to take this story but I promise to try to make it fun and interesting for everyone that reads it.
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Chapter One
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June 21, 2004
Kilgerman and Helms Law Firm
256 North 57th Street, Suite 856
New York, New York
The phone broke the calm of the night.
She picked up reluctantly. "Hello, Trini Kwan."
"Trini, it's Kim."
"Hey, girl. You're up late."
"I know. I wanted you to know that everything went through. By next week, I'll be in New York."
"That's great!" Trini put down the files in her hand. "So I guess you'll be taking the other room in my condo, huh?"
"If you don't mind."
"I would love to have you at my place. It's been lonely since my roommate got married." Trini smiled rather wistfully. "It would be nice to have an actual person to talk to at night. If I keep talking to that cat Mimi left behind, I'll go completely nuts."
"You sure you don't mind?"
"As long as you help with the mortgage, why would I mind?"
Kimberly laughed. "Thank, pal. I really appreciate it."
"Not a prob."
"What are you doing still in the office this late?"
"Finishing a brief. I've got to go to court tomorrow on a case. My last one with this firm. I start the new job in a week." She sighed and rested her head against her palm. "It's going to be a terrible three days."
"Call me if you need me." Kim sighed. "Oh and congratulations on the new job. Less stress for you over all with equal pay. You take care of yourself, you hear me?"
"I will, thanks."
"I'll talk to you later?"
"You bet. Can't wait for you to get up here." She grinned just thinking of all the trouble they can get into here in the big apple.
"Me either. It's going to be a new start for me."
"You bet. For both of us."
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June 23, 2004
Hartman Architectural
85 Washington Ave. Suite 256
Chicago, Illinois
The phone broke through his haze of concentration. This was the last stage of the blueprints. Tomorrow would be his last day and he would be on his way to a new life. "Jason Scott."
"Hey ya, Jase."
Jason frowned into the phone receiver not quite believing this ears. "Adam?"
"That's Dr. Park to you." His laughing tone spoke volumes on his happiness in having reached his old friend on the phone. "How are you man?"
"Geeze, it's good to hear from you again. I'm doing great. Where are you?" Jason put his blue tracer down and leaned back against his chair, feeling all the muscles across his back scream over the abuse they've taken as he sat hunched over his drawing board.
"I'm in Dallas Texas if you can believe it."
"What in the world are you doing in the beef country?"
"Finishing my internship. I got a nice little residency in a very great place." Adam replied cryptically. "How are things with you?"
"Don't change the subject. Where are you doing your residency?" Jason asked as he glanced at the clock. It was almost ten in the evening.
"New York County Hospital." Adam said with a grin big enough to split his face in half. "I found out this morning and immediately thought about you."
"Aww..... That's so sweet!" His voice practically dripped with sarcasm. "This won't having anything to do with the fact that I just bought a house in Jersey near the boarder would it?"
"Jason, you wound me!"
"That's okay, you're a doctor, heal yourself." Jason said with a laugh. "Of course I would love to have you move in with me. That house is big enough to fit you, me and four other people. I was going to put up some posts for housemates once I get settled in."
"That's great." Adam said with much enthusiasm. "Easy commute to the city and far enough to get away from the crowds. Why did you buy a house that big anyways?"
"I couldn't resist." Jason grinned. "It was gorgeous. Turn of the century architecture with hand carved wood paneling and long plank.... Well, you'll understand when you see it."
"I'm sure I'm going to love it. Thanks again." Adam said gratefully. "I wasn't exactly looking forward to trying to find a place out there by myself. Especially since they're going to be paying me in peanuts for the first year."
"Don't worry about it. The trust fund my grandfather set up for me pretty much paid off the whole thing."
"How are you charging rent anyways?"
"We'll discuss it when you've seen the place." Jason glanced at his watch again. "Okay, I have to finish a project before my big move on Friday. I'll e-mail you the information on how to get there. When are you expected to start?"
"In three weeks."
"Well, you'll be settled by then. I'll talk to you later."
"You bet. Thanks again, Jase."
"Not a problem."
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June 24, 2004
Whitman and Jones Inc.
56 Madison Ave. #56
Beverly Hills, California
"You sure you don't mind the move, Tommy?" Whitman liked the young man that worked for their office over the past four years. He trusted the man with his life, which so happens to be this company. "It's big move."
"I don't mind sir." Tommy's smile could have lit the Kennedy Center lights. "I think a little change in scenery would be good for me."
"The New York office is three times bigger than this one. Walter Jones and I started over there before we moved a branch to the West Coast. I really hope you life it there. It's closer to Wall Street."
"I'm sure I will."
"Good then."
Tommy Oliver made his way back to his desk and grabbed the phone. The promotion had come unexpected but it was definitely a good one. Since his break up with Kat after she accepted a position back in Australia, he's been rather down in the dumps as of late. A little change in the scenery was just want he needed. Los Angeles had too many images of Kat and every other failed relationship he's had over the past few years.
"Jason Scott's office? How can I help you?" Tommy frowned at the phone not quite believing the strange cheery chirpy tone of the secretary. He didn't think a voice like that existed outside of a bad 50's movie.
"Um... Mr. Scott please."
"May I ask who is calling?"
"Tell him it's Tommy from California."
"Hold please."
Tommy drummed his fingers on the top of his desk slowly and methodically. This move was good. New York was a big bright shinny city with lots of places for him to see. Plus the bonus is that his best friends will also be there to keep him out of trouble, or help him get into them.
"Tommy?"
"Hey buddy, what's shaking?"
"Not much." Jason grinned into the phone was he continued to pack his stuff away. After three hears in the office, he's accumulated quite a bit of juke. In fact, enough o fill six books so far and he's only half way done. "What's new with you?"
"A big promotion."
"Really? Congratulations."
"Thanks. Actually, that's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about."
"What's up?"
"The promotion had a huge cable attached to it."
"Oh, oh. It didn't require you to marry and have a dozen kids does it?"
Tommy laughed, he could always count on a conversation with Jason to make his day. "Nothing that dramatic. I'm being moved to the main office, in New York City."
"Really?" Jason said the word in an amused and drawn out way. "So you're moving East too huh? Looks like I'll have two housemates then."
"Hold it! Who else have you contacted?"
"You mean who else contacted me," Jason stopped putting the stack of files away and leaned against his desk. "Adam called with news of his residency being in New York County General. Needed a place to stay and yours truly just happen to now own a turn of the century Victorian style house with three floors and insulation that is to die for."
"Only you and can talk about houses the way other men talk about women and cars."
"Hey, whatever floats your boat."
"You said it. So you up for another former ranger crashing at your pad and pitching in for the mortgage?"
"Hey, you want to pay rent, that's great. But you know me, we're brothers, I let you stay for free as long as you like."
"Thanks man, but I want to pay my way. Besides, this job is pays nicely enough."
"Shall we make one of the room a very nice practice arena?"
"Basement, man. We need to change the basement to a workout room."
"Absolutely."
"With a bar."
"Fully stocked with the best there is." Jason grinned deviously into the phone. "Though Dr. Adam might object to that."
"Yeah right."
"It's a whole new beginning for all of us."
"A new start." Tommy agreed readily. "I need a new start.
"Me too."
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June 25, 2004
William Cranston's Resident
357 Wilshire Blvd. #3D
St. Louis, Missouri
Billy stared at the screen before him and frowned. The new algorithms were not compatible with the old database problems, which would explain the malfunctions the company had. Any good hacker worth his salt can get into the system. God help me from people that don't update their system every five year to keep the vandals out.
The phone was an annoying buzz in his otherwise quiet morning. "Hello."
"Billy, my man." Rocky's voice sounded just a little too cheerful for Billy's slightly boggled down mind. "What's happening mis amigo?"
"Not much except I'm about to do bodily harm to a man in Detroit who won't know one end of the computer from his rear end." Billy sighed and took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. "You know, when I signed on for this little job, I didn't realize just how big of an idiot some of these people in this company are."
"Sounds like you're having the time of your life."
"Yeah, pretty much. What can I do for you, Rocky?"
"I thought you would like to know that I'm moving house."
"Really?" that took Billy by surprise. "Leaving Angel Grove at last?"
"Yeah, time to fly away from my nosy meddling family."
Billy grinned at the computer. "Let me guess, your mother set you up on another blind date with a very nice girl."
"With braces no less." Rocky put his head in his free hand and sighed. "Love my family but it's time to get away from them."
The every sympathetic Billy laughed his ass off. "Come stay with me for a while."
"St. Louis, no thanks. I was thinking of something a little more crowded and happy."
"I will have you know that St. Louis is a very happy city."
"Ever thought about relocating?"
Billy frowned and leaned on his elbow. "What are you getting at, Rocko?"
"Ever thought about a little reunion with the old rangers?"
"Rocky..."
"Adam is moving in with Jason in New Jersey. Adam's got a residency in a New York Hospital. The architectural company of Miller and Hoffman hired Jason. He starts in a couple of weeks. Tommy just got a promotion that puts him in the middle of Wall Street. He's got to have a place near New York and is taking a room with Jason as well. My editor says that he needs a reporter in New York, job is mine if I want it. I was about to call Jason when I thought of you. You're a freelance computer consultant. You can work out of anywhere. What do you say?"
Billy blinked. "I never really thought about it." The possibilities are there. He's lease comes up for renewal next this month. He's not hard up on money or job. The plus would be that he would get to see his friends again. It's been a long while, even before his little space trip.
"Well think about it now."
"How about you let me get back to you all?"
"Sure man. But really consider it. I think it could be fun. I know that you're not the impulsive type, but this could be a chance of a lifetime. It's been a long while since we've all been together."
"I know." The prospect was an exciting one.
"Well, just consider it. I'll talk to you later. I still have to call Jason to let him know that he's got one more on the way."
Billy smiled. "Jason would love the idea."
"He'd like it even more if he's oldest friend was there too."
"We'll see."
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June 25, 2004
Hartman Architectural
85 Washington Ave. Suite 256
Chicago, Illinois
Jason moved the last of his boxes to the door and looked over at the guys that were waiting to help him load it all into his SUV downstairs. "Thanks guys, I really appreciate this."
"Are you sure we can't talk you out of this move? Who's going to play center forward in our weekly basketball games now?" Jake gave Jason his sweetest puppy dog look that usually worked on all the women in the office. "Come on..."
"You know," Jason said with a rather interesting grin on his face. "If I didn't know better, I'd say that you were trying to seduce me there."
The others laughed and patted Jake on the back.
"Seriously guys," Jason said with a rather wistful smile. "I'm going to miss you all a lot. After all, without you, who would there to make me look so good?"
There was another round of laughs before they said their goodbyes. Jason stood there in his now emptied office. He's had three good years there. Lots of things have been accomplished here, many projects that he was more than proud of. Now it was time to move on, make another start with some old friends. It was a good move for him. It was a good way to begin again.
The phone sitting on the empty desk rang just as Jason was about to shut the door. Frowning at it, he considered not answering it since he now officially quit. But on the other hand, not all his acquaintances knew about the move yet.
"Hello?"
"Jason?" Billy's voice was unsure.
"Billy, my man." Jason sat down on the desk. "God it's good to hear your voice again. What's up man?"
"Heard you were moving even further east soon."
"Who told you?"
"Rocky."
"How did..."
"Adam."
"Oh." Jason smiled and found this rather amusing. He had lost connection to some of the others over the years, especially after the whole Gold Power episode in his life. Heck, of the old gang he only kept in touch with Tommy and Adam. He knew vaguely that Rocky was a reporter of the Newsweekly and that Billy was an independent computer consultant. Aisha and Tanya were doing something in Africa and Kat was back in Australia after her breakup with Tommy. Zack was still in Europe, doing what he had no idea. Trini and Kim, he'd completely lost track of. Wherever they are, Jason was sure his old friends were all doing well. "What's going on?"
"Rocky call you yet?"
"No, I haven't heard from him. Why?"
"Heard Adam and Tommy was moving in with you in Jersey."
"Yup, great big house needs little old me to fill it. I've still got room for two more if you want in on this?" Jason grinned with amusement.
"I just might take you up on that." Billy said seriously. "Rocky and I were actually talking about it. How strange is it that Rocky just got offered a position in the New York branch of the Newsweekly and my lease is up for renewal?"
"Whoa.... Weird." Jason was rather thrown by that little twist of fate.
"Yeah, that's what I thought after a very long night." Billy shook his head. "So...you really got room for two more?"
"Absolutely." Jason laughed with cheer. "Oh my god, this is so funny."
"And ironic."
"Very."
"So...."
"So move in with us you big nerd!"
Billy laughed. "You said it not me. Don't say that I didn't warn you. This could get pretty crazy."
"Yeah, but also a whole lot of fun."
"Are we all beginning anew?"
"A whole new start."
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I hope you guys are enjoying this. I know it is a little slow, but I promise to pick things up by chapter three.
By Didi
Disclaimer: I do not own the Power Rangers or any of the characters.
Summary: They're all grown up and separated. Just when you thought it was all over for the old gang, fate throws them together once more.
Rating: R for language and content at times. I may change it to NC-17 if I feel the need to write some. So you've all been warned. I promise to give plenty of warning before I do so.
Acknowledgements: To Gemini (Shawn) who has been a great friend and read my stuff. To Eliza, who encourage me to vent through really bad writing. And to my darling Josh, who is always there to help me out.
Note: I am writing this story so I'm not tempted to throw something hard and deadly in frustrating moments. I'm not sure where I want to take this story but I promise to try to make it fun and interesting for everyone that reads it.
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Chapter One
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June 21, 2004
Kilgerman and Helms Law Firm
256 North 57th Street, Suite 856
New York, New York
The phone broke the calm of the night.
She picked up reluctantly. "Hello, Trini Kwan."
"Trini, it's Kim."
"Hey, girl. You're up late."
"I know. I wanted you to know that everything went through. By next week, I'll be in New York."
"That's great!" Trini put down the files in her hand. "So I guess you'll be taking the other room in my condo, huh?"
"If you don't mind."
"I would love to have you at my place. It's been lonely since my roommate got married." Trini smiled rather wistfully. "It would be nice to have an actual person to talk to at night. If I keep talking to that cat Mimi left behind, I'll go completely nuts."
"You sure you don't mind?"
"As long as you help with the mortgage, why would I mind?"
Kimberly laughed. "Thank, pal. I really appreciate it."
"Not a prob."
"What are you doing still in the office this late?"
"Finishing a brief. I've got to go to court tomorrow on a case. My last one with this firm. I start the new job in a week." She sighed and rested her head against her palm. "It's going to be a terrible three days."
"Call me if you need me." Kim sighed. "Oh and congratulations on the new job. Less stress for you over all with equal pay. You take care of yourself, you hear me?"
"I will, thanks."
"I'll talk to you later?"
"You bet. Can't wait for you to get up here." She grinned just thinking of all the trouble they can get into here in the big apple.
"Me either. It's going to be a new start for me."
"You bet. For both of us."
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June 23, 2004
Hartman Architectural
85 Washington Ave. Suite 256
Chicago, Illinois
The phone broke through his haze of concentration. This was the last stage of the blueprints. Tomorrow would be his last day and he would be on his way to a new life. "Jason Scott."
"Hey ya, Jase."
Jason frowned into the phone receiver not quite believing this ears. "Adam?"
"That's Dr. Park to you." His laughing tone spoke volumes on his happiness in having reached his old friend on the phone. "How are you man?"
"Geeze, it's good to hear from you again. I'm doing great. Where are you?" Jason put his blue tracer down and leaned back against his chair, feeling all the muscles across his back scream over the abuse they've taken as he sat hunched over his drawing board.
"I'm in Dallas Texas if you can believe it."
"What in the world are you doing in the beef country?"
"Finishing my internship. I got a nice little residency in a very great place." Adam replied cryptically. "How are things with you?"
"Don't change the subject. Where are you doing your residency?" Jason asked as he glanced at the clock. It was almost ten in the evening.
"New York County Hospital." Adam said with a grin big enough to split his face in half. "I found out this morning and immediately thought about you."
"Aww..... That's so sweet!" His voice practically dripped with sarcasm. "This won't having anything to do with the fact that I just bought a house in Jersey near the boarder would it?"
"Jason, you wound me!"
"That's okay, you're a doctor, heal yourself." Jason said with a laugh. "Of course I would love to have you move in with me. That house is big enough to fit you, me and four other people. I was going to put up some posts for housemates once I get settled in."
"That's great." Adam said with much enthusiasm. "Easy commute to the city and far enough to get away from the crowds. Why did you buy a house that big anyways?"
"I couldn't resist." Jason grinned. "It was gorgeous. Turn of the century architecture with hand carved wood paneling and long plank.... Well, you'll understand when you see it."
"I'm sure I'm going to love it. Thanks again." Adam said gratefully. "I wasn't exactly looking forward to trying to find a place out there by myself. Especially since they're going to be paying me in peanuts for the first year."
"Don't worry about it. The trust fund my grandfather set up for me pretty much paid off the whole thing."
"How are you charging rent anyways?"
"We'll discuss it when you've seen the place." Jason glanced at his watch again. "Okay, I have to finish a project before my big move on Friday. I'll e-mail you the information on how to get there. When are you expected to start?"
"In three weeks."
"Well, you'll be settled by then. I'll talk to you later."
"You bet. Thanks again, Jase."
"Not a problem."
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June 24, 2004
Whitman and Jones Inc.
56 Madison Ave. #56
Beverly Hills, California
"You sure you don't mind the move, Tommy?" Whitman liked the young man that worked for their office over the past four years. He trusted the man with his life, which so happens to be this company. "It's big move."
"I don't mind sir." Tommy's smile could have lit the Kennedy Center lights. "I think a little change in scenery would be good for me."
"The New York office is three times bigger than this one. Walter Jones and I started over there before we moved a branch to the West Coast. I really hope you life it there. It's closer to Wall Street."
"I'm sure I will."
"Good then."
Tommy Oliver made his way back to his desk and grabbed the phone. The promotion had come unexpected but it was definitely a good one. Since his break up with Kat after she accepted a position back in Australia, he's been rather down in the dumps as of late. A little change in the scenery was just want he needed. Los Angeles had too many images of Kat and every other failed relationship he's had over the past few years.
"Jason Scott's office? How can I help you?" Tommy frowned at the phone not quite believing the strange cheery chirpy tone of the secretary. He didn't think a voice like that existed outside of a bad 50's movie.
"Um... Mr. Scott please."
"May I ask who is calling?"
"Tell him it's Tommy from California."
"Hold please."
Tommy drummed his fingers on the top of his desk slowly and methodically. This move was good. New York was a big bright shinny city with lots of places for him to see. Plus the bonus is that his best friends will also be there to keep him out of trouble, or help him get into them.
"Tommy?"
"Hey buddy, what's shaking?"
"Not much." Jason grinned into the phone was he continued to pack his stuff away. After three hears in the office, he's accumulated quite a bit of juke. In fact, enough o fill six books so far and he's only half way done. "What's new with you?"
"A big promotion."
"Really? Congratulations."
"Thanks. Actually, that's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about."
"What's up?"
"The promotion had a huge cable attached to it."
"Oh, oh. It didn't require you to marry and have a dozen kids does it?"
Tommy laughed, he could always count on a conversation with Jason to make his day. "Nothing that dramatic. I'm being moved to the main office, in New York City."
"Really?" Jason said the word in an amused and drawn out way. "So you're moving East too huh? Looks like I'll have two housemates then."
"Hold it! Who else have you contacted?"
"You mean who else contacted me," Jason stopped putting the stack of files away and leaned against his desk. "Adam called with news of his residency being in New York County General. Needed a place to stay and yours truly just happen to now own a turn of the century Victorian style house with three floors and insulation that is to die for."
"Only you and can talk about houses the way other men talk about women and cars."
"Hey, whatever floats your boat."
"You said it. So you up for another former ranger crashing at your pad and pitching in for the mortgage?"
"Hey, you want to pay rent, that's great. But you know me, we're brothers, I let you stay for free as long as you like."
"Thanks man, but I want to pay my way. Besides, this job is pays nicely enough."
"Shall we make one of the room a very nice practice arena?"
"Basement, man. We need to change the basement to a workout room."
"Absolutely."
"With a bar."
"Fully stocked with the best there is." Jason grinned deviously into the phone. "Though Dr. Adam might object to that."
"Yeah right."
"It's a whole new beginning for all of us."
"A new start." Tommy agreed readily. "I need a new start.
"Me too."
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June 25, 2004
William Cranston's Resident
357 Wilshire Blvd. #3D
St. Louis, Missouri
Billy stared at the screen before him and frowned. The new algorithms were not compatible with the old database problems, which would explain the malfunctions the company had. Any good hacker worth his salt can get into the system. God help me from people that don't update their system every five year to keep the vandals out.
The phone was an annoying buzz in his otherwise quiet morning. "Hello."
"Billy, my man." Rocky's voice sounded just a little too cheerful for Billy's slightly boggled down mind. "What's happening mis amigo?"
"Not much except I'm about to do bodily harm to a man in Detroit who won't know one end of the computer from his rear end." Billy sighed and took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. "You know, when I signed on for this little job, I didn't realize just how big of an idiot some of these people in this company are."
"Sounds like you're having the time of your life."
"Yeah, pretty much. What can I do for you, Rocky?"
"I thought you would like to know that I'm moving house."
"Really?" that took Billy by surprise. "Leaving Angel Grove at last?"
"Yeah, time to fly away from my nosy meddling family."
Billy grinned at the computer. "Let me guess, your mother set you up on another blind date with a very nice girl."
"With braces no less." Rocky put his head in his free hand and sighed. "Love my family but it's time to get away from them."
The every sympathetic Billy laughed his ass off. "Come stay with me for a while."
"St. Louis, no thanks. I was thinking of something a little more crowded and happy."
"I will have you know that St. Louis is a very happy city."
"Ever thought about relocating?"
Billy frowned and leaned on his elbow. "What are you getting at, Rocko?"
"Ever thought about a little reunion with the old rangers?"
"Rocky..."
"Adam is moving in with Jason in New Jersey. Adam's got a residency in a New York Hospital. The architectural company of Miller and Hoffman hired Jason. He starts in a couple of weeks. Tommy just got a promotion that puts him in the middle of Wall Street. He's got to have a place near New York and is taking a room with Jason as well. My editor says that he needs a reporter in New York, job is mine if I want it. I was about to call Jason when I thought of you. You're a freelance computer consultant. You can work out of anywhere. What do you say?"
Billy blinked. "I never really thought about it." The possibilities are there. He's lease comes up for renewal next this month. He's not hard up on money or job. The plus would be that he would get to see his friends again. It's been a long while, even before his little space trip.
"Well think about it now."
"How about you let me get back to you all?"
"Sure man. But really consider it. I think it could be fun. I know that you're not the impulsive type, but this could be a chance of a lifetime. It's been a long while since we've all been together."
"I know." The prospect was an exciting one.
"Well, just consider it. I'll talk to you later. I still have to call Jason to let him know that he's got one more on the way."
Billy smiled. "Jason would love the idea."
"He'd like it even more if he's oldest friend was there too."
"We'll see."
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June 25, 2004
Hartman Architectural
85 Washington Ave. Suite 256
Chicago, Illinois
Jason moved the last of his boxes to the door and looked over at the guys that were waiting to help him load it all into his SUV downstairs. "Thanks guys, I really appreciate this."
"Are you sure we can't talk you out of this move? Who's going to play center forward in our weekly basketball games now?" Jake gave Jason his sweetest puppy dog look that usually worked on all the women in the office. "Come on..."
"You know," Jason said with a rather interesting grin on his face. "If I didn't know better, I'd say that you were trying to seduce me there."
The others laughed and patted Jake on the back.
"Seriously guys," Jason said with a rather wistful smile. "I'm going to miss you all a lot. After all, without you, who would there to make me look so good?"
There was another round of laughs before they said their goodbyes. Jason stood there in his now emptied office. He's had three good years there. Lots of things have been accomplished here, many projects that he was more than proud of. Now it was time to move on, make another start with some old friends. It was a good move for him. It was a good way to begin again.
The phone sitting on the empty desk rang just as Jason was about to shut the door. Frowning at it, he considered not answering it since he now officially quit. But on the other hand, not all his acquaintances knew about the move yet.
"Hello?"
"Jason?" Billy's voice was unsure.
"Billy, my man." Jason sat down on the desk. "God it's good to hear your voice again. What's up man?"
"Heard you were moving even further east soon."
"Who told you?"
"Rocky."
"How did..."
"Adam."
"Oh." Jason smiled and found this rather amusing. He had lost connection to some of the others over the years, especially after the whole Gold Power episode in his life. Heck, of the old gang he only kept in touch with Tommy and Adam. He knew vaguely that Rocky was a reporter of the Newsweekly and that Billy was an independent computer consultant. Aisha and Tanya were doing something in Africa and Kat was back in Australia after her breakup with Tommy. Zack was still in Europe, doing what he had no idea. Trini and Kim, he'd completely lost track of. Wherever they are, Jason was sure his old friends were all doing well. "What's going on?"
"Rocky call you yet?"
"No, I haven't heard from him. Why?"
"Heard Adam and Tommy was moving in with you in Jersey."
"Yup, great big house needs little old me to fill it. I've still got room for two more if you want in on this?" Jason grinned with amusement.
"I just might take you up on that." Billy said seriously. "Rocky and I were actually talking about it. How strange is it that Rocky just got offered a position in the New York branch of the Newsweekly and my lease is up for renewal?"
"Whoa.... Weird." Jason was rather thrown by that little twist of fate.
"Yeah, that's what I thought after a very long night." Billy shook his head. "So...you really got room for two more?"
"Absolutely." Jason laughed with cheer. "Oh my god, this is so funny."
"And ironic."
"Very."
"So...."
"So move in with us you big nerd!"
Billy laughed. "You said it not me. Don't say that I didn't warn you. This could get pretty crazy."
"Yeah, but also a whole lot of fun."
"Are we all beginning anew?"
"A whole new start."
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I hope you guys are enjoying this. I know it is a little slow, but I promise to pick things up by chapter three.
