Disclaimer- Do I look like I own them? Didn't think so. Inspired by the song Photograph by Nickelback.

AN- Dedicated to all Tommy and Kim fans, may their love live on forever.

AN2- References Green with Evil, White Light, The Changing of the Zords, A Different Shade of Pink, and There's No Business Like Snow Business. Set post Bully for Ethan, then up to post Thunder Storm.

Summery: When he looked at the photograph, a flood of memories came back to him. At the urging from the team Tommy brings the old teams back, including a certain former Pink Ranger. Reconnections happen during a Ranger reunion. T/K with C/K and other parings.

The Three Rules of Love

Rule One: You never forget your first love.

Chapter One: Photographs

Tommy went through the pile of papers, trying to remember whether or not he'd gone through them with Kira or not. He suddenly paused, his hand hovering over the picture Kira had teased him about. A small smile came onto his face, no matter what he'd gone through over the years; she would always be able to put a smile on his face.

Kimberly.

Just thinking about her brought a flood of memories to him. He shook his head, trying to rid himself of the memories of her, the good and the bad. Even though he'd been teased about his horrible memory, nothing could make him forget her. He could still remember clear as day when they first met.

"Hey um, I'm Kimberly. You're new around her aren't you?"

"Yeah, I'm Tommy." They shook hands and he swore he could feel an instant connection between them. She then invited him to hang out with her and her friends at the Youth Center later on; he would have if Rita hadn't turned him into her evil Green Ranger. Turning him against the Rangers had been her smartest move, but also her most idiotic one as well. After the spell was broken, it just created more powerful bonds between him and the others.

"Hey, Dr. O!" Tommy turned to find Kira, Conner and Ethan coming down the stairs to the lair.

"Hey guys, how'd it go with Derrick?"

"Great! All I had to do was show him how to improve his game so he could stop pummeling innocent students."

Tommy smiled behind his helmet, he knew Ethan was brilliant; today's events proved it even more. He felt Conner lean over him some, trying to get a better look at the picture no doubt.

"Nice style Dr. O," Conner said with a slight smirk. "Very 90s."

Tommy sent the jock a glare through his helmet, then grinned when he saw that Conner knew the Look he'd received. "Like I told Kira, it was a style."

The Red Dino Thunder Ranger shrugged. "Yeah, well, at least you managed to get hip with this millennium."

Kira leaned over, giving the jock a well-aimed punch. "Oh shut up Super Jock."

Conner grinned, "So you do think I'm super."

"A super doofus."

"Hey!"

"All right, that's enough you two." Tommy interrupted, grinning some, even though the teens couldn't see.

"Hey Dr. O," Ethan suddenly said. "How come you never mention your Ranger days? Besides about the time you'd been evil. What about the original team? What where they like?"

"Yeah, I'd like to know about them more too, especially Kimberly, she was a babe back then."

"Watch it Conner," Tommy growled before Kira could pounce on him for the 'babe' remark.

Kira gave the soccer player a deadly, almost jealous, glare before turning to their mentor. "Ethan does have a point Dr. O; it would be cool to learn more about our predecessors."

Tommy gave the teen a reluctant nod. He was somewhat dreading this By contacting the others, it would also mean contacting her. As much as he still missed her; this would be one reunion he would not be looking forward to.

They all made a good point. If this did happen, it would be the first time they would all be together since Trini died. God he missed her. He sighed, giving in. "Okay, I'll make some phone calls tonight and see whenever everyone's free. It could take awhile though."

"That's cool Dr. O; I mean it doesn't have to be right away." Ethan said.

Kira nodded, "besides, it might be a bit of a shock to see you back in uniform Not to mention stuck like that."

Conner opened his mouth to add his own two cents, but before a syllable could escape both Kira and Ethan smacked their hands over his mouth. He shot them both evil glares before prying their hands off his mouth. He started to chew his Yellow and Blue counterparts out but Tommy interrupted the pre-fight. "Stop before you tear each other apart. We should be fighting the enemy, not one another. Take some advice from someone who's had years of experience."

A mumbled chorus of "Sorry Dr. O" left the teens, looking down, abashed.

Tommy shook his head, he couldn't help but smile. They reminded him so much of his team. How they had bonded almost instantly with each other? Was it because they shared one unique thing in common? He and Jason shared the love of Martial Arts, Kim and Trini, and Kim and Aisha loved to shop. He and Kim Don't go there Oliver, he mentally chided himself. "Go on home you guys, it's late and don't you have homework?"

Loud groans erupted from the teens, yet they reluctantly left the lair. Hayley left shortly afterward, which normally Tommy liked having the redhead's company but he didn't want her to see him falling flat on his ass when he made those dreaded phone calls. After shutting down everything in the lair, he went upstairs, snagging his address book as he went by his desk. Plopping down on the couch, Tommy grabbed the cordless as he flipped the book open to the 'S' section. Jason would be easiest to call first. And it didn't hurt that he knew more than any of the others on what was going on with Tommy. But it had been awhile since they'd last spoken so Jase didn't know about the fossilization, or him being trapped in his Ranger form.

He paused, his thumb hovering over the buttons, a flash of guilt passing over him. He really should've kept in better contact with the others. There was really no excuse for it. Sure there were emails and phone calls here and there, but it still wasn't the same as seeing each other or keeping in contact more often. Tommy shook his head, promising himself that he would keep in touch more often. He began to punch out the numbers quickly but kept pressing more than one button at a time. A loud beeping came over the phone, then a pre-recorded voice. If you would like to make a call, please hang up and dial again.

"Son of a " He grumbled, mentally cursing the fact that he forgot to put Jason on speed dial. Snatching up a pencil he used the eraser end to punch out Jason's number. As the phone rang, he attempted to put the phone to his ear, which was really hard to do with a helmet on. Growling under his breath, Tommy hit the speaker button and hung up the cordless just as Jason picked up.

"Hello?"

"Hey, bro."

"Tommy! Hey man, great to hear from you. What's been going on?"

A small sigh escaped Tommy. Where do you want me to start? He mused.

"Bro?" Jason had heard the sigh. "What's going on?"

"Long story Jase "

"I'm not going anywhere."

A smile came across Tommy's face, no matter what they had been able to make time for one another. "All right, you already know about the new Ranger team and I'm back in uniform as well."

"Right, so what's the problem?" Jason inquired, noting the tentativeness in his long time friend's voice.

"There's another new Ranger an evil White Ranger."

Instantly Jason knew what was troubling Tommy, seeing this new evil Ranger was obviously drudging up old, painful memories that Tommy nor Jason wanted to remember. He knew Tommy still felt the guilt of nearly destroying him after all these years. "Tommy, don't blame yourself. What happened when we were Rangers wasn't your fault; Rita's the one to blame. None of us blamed you."

"I know Jase, but "

"No buts, we forgave you, it's high time to forgive yourself."

Jason heard a sigh leave his friend. "I know Jase; just give me some time, okay?"

"I will. So what else has been going on?"

"I'm stuck in my Ranger form."

"What? How the hell did that happen?"

"Like I said, long story."

"So tell me."

So he did, he told Jason about Trent attacking the Rangers then fossilizing him under the influence of the gem. How he was stuck for the time being, confined to his home and how Mercer was subbing his class. How he worried about them, felt guilty about pushing this responsibility onto three teens that came from three different worlds. Jason was silent nearly the entire time, only to offer words of comfort or sympathy.

"Tommy," Jason said after Tommy was done. "You need to stop, I know you feel guilty about all this but in this case you were doing the right thing. This is their destiny; sure they were reluctant to do the 'save the world' thing but who wasn't? It's probably happened on at least every team since. You trust them, you'll defeat Mesogog. Once a Ranger, always a Ranger, right?"

Tommy grinned, "Right."

Jason smiled, hearing the grin in his friend's voice. "So what else is going on? I know this isn't just a social call bro."

Tommy's grin faded, dread pooling in his stomach. "Good call Well, the team wants to meet you guys, to get to know their predecessors better."

"Ah, I see I'd love to meet them too, but I'm busy for the next month. I'll make room for this though."

"Thanks bro."

"Anytime, so who's next on your list?" There was a long pause on the other end. "Tommy?"

"It's Kim."

"Oh." One word was all that summed it up. "Going to patch things up with her?"

"I'm gonna try to. I want us to at least be friends after all this."

"Yeah, friends is a good start."

"Jason "

"What? All I'm saying is that you two were good for each other."

"And she broke up with me because ?"

" That's for her to tell you."

Tommy suddenly got suspicious. "What do you know that I don't Jason?"

"Sorry Tom, but I've been sworn to secrecy and Kim's more lethal than you."

"What?"

"Call her."

"Jason "

"Bye Tommy."

"Jase!"

Click.

Tommy swore colorfully under his breath as he disconnected his end. Automatically his free hand began to flip to the 'H' section. He stared at the ten digit number that at least once a week attempted to call but he always stopped himself. No going back after this, he thought. Involuntary, another memory came to his mind, the time he and Kim first kissed.

He'd been going through a kata at the park, by the lake, at their place. He'd just lost the Green Ranger powers, he wanted to be alone, but Kim tracked him down. He could feel her watching him, but didn't acknowledge her just yet. She came closer, then he stopped.

She smiled at him. "They said back at the gym I'd find you here."

"Yeah, I like practicing outside sometimes" he said as he'd made his way over to her.

"How're you doing?" She'd asked, concern written on her face.

"Just trying to keep busy, you know?"

"We miss you... I miss you."

He smiled and took her hand into his. His eyes never left hers as he leaned over and gave her a kiss, short and sweet. "I've wanted to do that for a long time," he admitted.

"Me too," Kim said with a grin.

Tommy blinked, slowly pulling away from memory lane. Sighing his gaze went to the framed picture on the end table. It was one of him and Kim, when she'd visited Angel Grove for the holidays. His arms were wrapped around her middle as she leaned into him. A smile came across his face. Hitting the speaker button again, Tommy quickly punched out Kim's number.

It rang three times before someone answered. "Hello?"

Tommy took in a deep breath. "Hi Kim."

"Tommy."

End Chapter

AN3- Ha! Cliffy in the first chapter! Muahaha! So, is it good, bad, terrible? I have two more chapters written. Please leave a review, no flames please! Thanks!

Dannie