Chapter 2

Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers. I own Emily Oliver, James Park, Ben Truehart, Mary Scott, Andrew DeSantos, and Ben Oliver.

Chapter 2 Remembering

August 5, 2005

Kim pulled her hair behind her ear and adjusted Ben on her lap. She shook her head at Tommy, who had just told her he wasn't going to be teaching again.

"You can't be serious," Kim said.

"You think I want this to happen again," Tommy asked.

Kim knew Tommy had always hated the fact he had pulled Kira, Conner, and Ethan into all of this.

"Tommy, you know that quitting teaching won't stop it from happening again," she said.

"Maybe so, but I'm not going take that risk," he sighed.

Kim took a deep breath. This was stupid. There was no reason for Tommy quitting his job.

"Tommy…" Kim began.

"Conner, Kira, and Ethan's lives were changed when they didn't want it to," he said.

Kim put her hand on his shoulder.

"Yeah, but look what happened. They were reunited. By the way… they did have a choice," she said.

"I'm not going to stop teaching, okay," Tommy laughed.

"But I thought…" Kim began.

"My minor's physical education, remember," Tommy asked.

"What will you… that was a stupid question," Kim said.

Tommy laughed.

"What am I going to teach? Karate," he said.

"Now there's the old Tommy coming out," Kim smiled.

Tommy leaned in and kissed her.

"Plus, you'll be able to sub if I ever need one," he said.

Kim playfully hit him.

"Are you sure about this," she asked.

"Positive," Tommy smiled.

xxx

September 6, 2005

Kim tossed in bed. The nightmares she was having were getting worse and worse.

-KIM'S DREAM-

Kim was walking in what seemed to be a deserted street.

"Hello? Tommy… anybody," she asked.

She let out a gasp as she noticed the building she was standing in front of. It was the gym that she had trained in while in Florida.

"It's nice to see you, Kimberly," a voice said.

She turned and gasped. It was Jeff Carter. He looked exactly like she remembered him the night she had been rescued by Tommy.

"Jeff! You… you're dead," Kim cried.

She started to back away as he came closer to her.

"I'm very much alive. I will have you," Jeff said.

Kim stumbled and fell to the ground.

"No… no," she yelled.

She was woken up by Tommy shaking her shoulders.

"Kim… Kimberly, are you alright," he asked.

She put her hand on her forehead and sighed.

"Just a nightmare," Kim said.

"Still dreaming about Jeff," Tommy asked.

She looked down and nodded.

"I… I know he gone, but his memory won't leave," Kim told him.

"Maybe we should go to Florida," Tommy suggested.

Kim gave him a puzzled look.

"Why," she asked.

"Well, if you go back to the gym, maybe you'll be able to let it go," Tommy said.

Kim looked down and sighed. He was right. Maybe if she'd go back to Florida, these nightmares would end.

"Possibly," Kim admitted.

"What do you say," Tommy asked.

"I'll think about it," Kim said.

"Okay," Tommy said, kissing the top of her head.

Kim looked over at the clock and groaned. It was already time to get ready for the day. She got out of bed and put her pink robe on.

"Kim…" Tommy began.

She turned from the door.

"Yeah," Kim asked.

"It's all over now. He can't hurt you," Tommy said.

Before she new it, Tommy was by her side, giving her a reassuring kiss.

"I… I know," Kim said.

She would let Ben sleep for a little longer, but Emily need to already waken.

xxx

October 1, 2005

Emily kept her eyes on her mother as she watched Kim throughout the kitchen.

"Mom, why are you in a hurry," she asked.

"Because Aunt Kat, Uncle Jason, and your cousin, Mary, will be here soon," Kim said.

Emily's eyes grew. She quickly took her little brother's hand and began walking out.

"Yay! Come on, Ben. I'll get you ready," Emily said.

"No, no, no, Emily. I'll take care of your brother. Just make sure your room's clean," Kim laughed, picking Ben up.

"I cleaned it yesterday," Emily fussed.

"Really? I don't think throwing things under the bed is cleaning," Kim said.

Emily then turned to the living room.

"Dad…" she began.

"Listen to your mother," Tommy said.

She went to her room, nose in the air. Tommy walked into the kitchen laughing.

"She's growing up too fast," he said.

"You're telling me," Kim laughed.

"Need me to look after the food while you change Ben," Tommy asked.

"Please. Just don't burn anything," Kim said.

"Oh, come on," Tommy frowned.

Kim had just walked out of the room just in time for the door bell to ring. Emily came sprinting out of her room.

"That'd be them," Tommy said.

He opened the door to Jason, Kat, and Mary.

"Hey there," Jason smiled.

"Hey, Jason," Tommy said.

Kim then came from the kitchen, Ben still in her arms.

"Oh, Kat. Mary's growing like a weed," she said.

"So is Ben," Kat noted.

"I know. I won't be able to carry him much longer," Kim laughed.

"Aunt Kat, Uncle Jason," Emily yelled.

She wrapped her arms around Jason.

"Look at you, Emily. You're almost as tall as your mother," he joked.

"Real funny, Jason," Kim said.

"Can me and Mary go play," Emily asked.

"Just as long as you don't make a mess," Kim said.

AN:

I felt that this chapter was a bit fast. Hoped you liked it anyway.