Chapter 3

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Here we go. Chapter 3!

2002

Jason cleared his head and followed Zack to the BBQ. The weather really was perfect.

Billy and Trini were organising the sides and snacks on the table.

"Hey Jase, is everything OK with you? "Questioned Zack as he expertly placed the meats on the Barbeque.

"Yeah man, I'm good" replied Jason whilst slicing the burger buns and the Bread rolls for the hot dogs. He kept his eyes on the breads as though it was an impossible task. Jason always used to hold barbeques for the gang back in the day. So he definitely knew what he was doing. So why the intensity?

Zack noticed that Jason avoided any eye contact with him. He let out a sigh
"You know you can always talk to me Jase. We've always been honest with each other and told each other our problems. There is nothing we don't know about each other."

Jason opened his mouth to speak, but Zack put up his hand so that he could continue.

"You were the first person I spoke to regarding Trini Jase. I told you how I felt about her in Switzerland. If it wasn't for you, I don't think I would've had the courage to ask her out on a date" Stated Zack as he flipped the burgers over.

"Yeah I know Zack. I love you bro. But I just don't want to talk about her right now" Jason realised how badly he screwed up, Shit he thought

Zack quickly looked at Jason

Ah right. So that's still bothering you huh? Well you know where I am if you ever want to offload" Zack clasped Jason's large shoulder with his free hand and smiled warmly to Jason

Jason smiled back placing the breads down and getting the cheese ready for the burgers.
He wanted to lighten up the mood.

"Why do you always have to do the Grilling Zack, You know my Grilling techniques way better than yours" Jason teased Zack knowing how much Pride Zack had in grilling food. It was the only thing Zack knew how to cook.

"Jase, there's no way you can compete with me on this. The flavour that I get from my secret wood chips for the barbeque is something you can never replicate!" Claimed zack, grinning at Jason.

"HAHA yeah whatever bro, you always overcook your meats." Replied Jason

"Well I hope them Buns are ready, because these burgers are juicy and ready to be dressed up"

"Don't you worry about me, you should focus on making sure you don't burn them burgers"

Jason and Zack continued to Joke and compete with the Barbeque.

Trini and Billy smiled watching Jason brighten up.

"I'm glad he's smiling again. Did I say something wrong trini?" asked Billy as he lay Paper plates on the Table.

Trini laid her salad in the middle of the table, next to a large bowl of French fries. "Of course not Billy. You don't have to worry about that. A few things happened around the time we were in Switzerland. Jason confided in us of course because we were all he had at that time. I would fill you in but I don't want to without his consent."

"That's ok Trini. As long as he is ok. I perceived it might be because he's not with Emily anymore. But it can't be. I know about that and I consoled him during that time. Mind you. He was a disparate when he came back to take Trey's powers and become the gold ranger. It was almost as though I didn't know him trini. He suppressed his emotions and didn't divulge in our friendships as thoroughly as he did when we were younger. I must concede, I was rather worried about him" Billy had a puzzled look on his face as he finished laying the table and looked at Trini

"Yes he went through a lot Billy, during the ranger days. Being our leader and having so much responsibility at a young age. Then the things he went through afterwards didn't help either. Anyone would crack with what he went through. We didn't have his responsibilities" Replied Trini as they both sat down

"Well, it appears as though we need to support him through whatever he is going through, and wait for him to clarify his emotions" said Billy with a worried look on his face.

Trini held Billy's hand "Yes I agree Billy" she smiled at him warmly.

The doorbell rang and all the former rangers looked at each other with confused looks on their face. Who could this be.

"Hey Jase, can you go see who that is, these burgers are nearly done" requested Zack

"Yeah of course bro" replied Jason as he walked into the kitchen. As He entered the living room, He thought that he felt much better after talking to zack.

He reached the front door and began to feel some of that positivity leaking out of his brain, replacing it with nervousness. Why?
He turned the handle and opened the door. His Jaw dropped at the sight of the person stood in front of him.

"Oh, Hello Jason" said the person who looked as though they saw a ghost

"Hello Kimberly"

Sorry to leave it at a bit of a cliff hanger guys. And Sorry for the short chapter. I am merely laying the foundations of this story, There is a lot more to come.
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