Another story off my list. Perhaps I'll get back to "Alex's Life" sooner than I thought, but I am planning to make that series long and not short like these stand-alones. Hope you like this.

Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers. If I did, I wouldn't have had time to write this.

Is It Really Over?

Confrontation

"I love you." Then, a long hug. A tearful run to the time ship…

Jen replayed her final moment' sin the year 2001 for the tenth time. She was in her office, as Time Force had reinstated her for her brave actions (she was now a lieutenant), watching the history records. Her heart was shattered into many pieces. I hate Time Force, she thought. I don't even know why I agreed to come back.

There was a knock at the door. Jen said moodily, "Come in. It's unlocked, sir." Much to her dismay, it was her former fiancé, Alex Collins. Probably wanting a reason why there's an "ex" before one of his titles. she thought spitefully.

"Hello, Jen." he said, not wanting her to feel obligated to call him by "sir' or his title.

"Alex." There was something in her voice that made chills run up his spine. "Have a seat." Alex obeyed.

"Jennifer, I –" He paused, nervous to ask what he wanted to know so badly when it was only two weeks since she had returned. "I want to know why."

"Know why what?" she asked, playing dumb.

"Why this ring is in this box instead of on your hand."

"I'll give you a reason." she said, using an angry tone to cover her hurt. "You didn't try to contact me to let me know you were alive! Haven't you any clue how much I suffered because of that?"

"No, I only know my own suffering, watching you fall in love with my grandfather. I did try to contact you, but Logan wouldn't let me."

"Blast it, Alex!" Jen yelled, standing up. "Must you always follow the rules to the 'T'? You could have gone against Logan just once." Jen tried to hold back the tears that were stubbornly trying to fall as she remembered her pain, but failed. Aren't I more important to you than your job, Alex?! Aren't I?!" she paused, waiting for an answer. "Answer me!"

"You're right, Jennifer." Alex said softly, sadly nodding his head. "I could have, and I should have." How badly he wanted to comfort her, but he did not trust himself to restrain it only to that.

"But you didn't!" Jen said viscously.

Alex could not take it anymore. He stood up and said in barely more than a whisper, "I'm sorry. Good-bye, Jennifer." Alex exited, a little red book falling out of his pocket when he did.

"Doors, lock." Jen said. Sorry? Sorry? Is that all he could say? Don't your realize, Alex, that if you could prove you care for me more than your job, reputation, or life itself, you could have me back? The scared, lonely, and angry officer sat sulking in her chair. Her eyes scanned the room, stopping at a red book on the ground. She stood and picked it up curiously.

Jen opened the book and found Alex's familiar writing inside. If he won't say how much I mean to him, perhaps this will. she thought hopefully and returned to her char, reclining back to read.