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To say he felt protective was an understatement. Connor felt angry that he had been denied his revenge on that bastard. That jerk had hurt Kira, humiliated her and then had the balls to grope her in his presence. Was there a level he wouldn't stoop to?

Connor looked at Kira who sat quietly crying in the seat next to him. His heart twisted again at how upset she was.

He knew that his girlfriend was feeling a bit upset and angry about what had happened. That was the reason he got her out of there. And it was also the reason he was taking a back road to he camp site.

His red mustang raced along the road just barely keeping to the speed limit and then slowed as he took a moment to look at a map he had gotten off the internet and saw that there was a small park on the other half of the lake. He had planned to get her alone once night fell so that he could have some intimate time with her to himself. And now that the bastard had decided to go after her again those plans were out the window. Now was not the time to be the romantic.

He had lost his heart to her and she had stolen it without being aware of what she was doing. And now, he would take care of her. They would not go meet with the others until she was ready to.

The park was nicely manicured and well cared for. There were trees in full of bloom and nice little flower beds everywhere, in the corner of the park was a closed in gazebo. Connor got out and went over to Kira's side of the car to help her out.

The gazebo would do nicely.

He led her over to the glass enclosure and led her inside and helped her sit on the bench. Then he drew her into his arms wrapping them around her securely.

"It's okay Rock Star." he said tenderly kissing her hair. "We're alone here, you can let it out."

And Kira wept. The whole time he didn't move, he just sat there, cursing that bastard for going after her again. All he needed was one moment when Scott was alone. And then…

Connor was so lost in his thoughts he was startled when Kira started screaming "What the hell was he doing! How could I be so stupid! How could he possibly bring me lower! Isn't it enough that he got me in his bed and screwed my brains out! Isn't it enough that I've been labeled a whore, slut, a prostitute! What the freaking bloody hell does he think he can get by grabbing me! Didn't he already get what he wanted?!" Then she was pounding her fists into his chest in anger.

It hurt like hell but he endured it. If that was what she needed to do to feel better, then he would let her beat the crap out of him. He was sure that he would be sore later, but none the less he didn't dare to stop her as she started screaming obscenities and cursing her ex to the deepest pit of hell. He couldn't agree with her more.

Hell hath no fury like that of a woman scorned. He had always heard that proverb concerning women. And now, as Kira's anger, fury and hurt drained out of her eyes he realized that the man who wrote that was right on track.

He would pity the idiot the next time he tried to humiliate her again. He wouldn't stop her. But he'd be there to help her bury the body if she needed to.

"Connor?"

He looked down having realized that he'd zoned out again. "Yes Kira?"

"Thank you."

"For what?"

Kira looked at him wiping her eyes and then tried bravely to smile at him.

"For letting me beat the crap out of you. That had to destroy your dignity to be beaten up by a girl."

Connor smiled at her. "When I'm with you, there is no such thing as dignity. I'm shamelessly in love with you. I can't be without you, and if it turns out you are pregnant. Then I'm gonna stay with you. If you choose to keep it then I'll take it as my own child, and if you choose to give it up, then I'll be there with you when you say good bye to it."

Then Kira looked at him looking like she would cry again. But then she leaned in and kissed him softly while he rubbed her back, allowing her to be in control

In the back of his mind, he was being alert, making sure that the kiss didn't go too far. Her ex had taken her without so much as caring weather or not she was enjoying herself or weather or not he was hurting her, he could only imagine what she had gone through.

After a while he gently parted from her lips and smiled at her. "I love you Kira Ford."

"And I love you, Connor McKnight."

Connor's heart leapt with joy having at last heard her declaration and it took all of his willpower to not take her then and there, she was his woman and his only goal at the moment was to take care of her and make sure she was okay before going to the camp.

"Kira, what can I do to make you forget all that you've been through today?" he asked softly as he kissed her hair and held her close to him.

"You're already helping me to forget about it. I just want to be with you. And…" she trailed off blushing.

Connor looked closely at her. "…And what?"

"I want to know what real love making is like. S…he was so rough with me…I still have bruises from that night. Please Connor, make love to me."

Connor was in shock. How did one respond to such a request?

"Kira," he sighed. "I know my reputation at school suggests that I'm a jock that has no doubt slept with all the cheerleaders on the squad. But the truth is that I'm…a….virgin. I wouldn't even know how to do it. I mean, I know what it involves, but I wouldn't know how to make sure you get pleasure out of it. I want to, believe me. I think you are the most beautiful woman alive, but before I even consider taking you, I want to learn the things you like as far as intimacy goes. I need to learn you."

This last part was spoken softly and it touched Kira's heart and for the first time, it made her heart swell with love, and at last a few parts of her pain began to vanish replaced by the warmth of his words.

She looked up at him and kissed him again.

When they arrived at the camp an hour later they saw that the others had already set up camp. Connor picked up both his camping gear and Kira's and led the way to the site.

Jason and Tommy were both working on starting the campfire and talking quietly amongst themselves. They looked up as the couple came near.

"Feeling better now?" Jason asked looking up at them. He eyed the protective arm that held Kira close to her champion and smiled. Yeah, Connor was definitely sporting all the characteristics of a red ranger. Always protective of their women and from what Tommy had told him and from all he had seen in the school parking lot, brash and always ready to run headlong into trouble.

He couldn't be more impressed.

"Yeah." She said smiling softly up at the red Dino Thunder ranger. Connor smiled down at her and kissed her softly.

Tommy arched an eyebrow at the couple; but said nothing. Right now, he was nothing more then Tommy Oliver, ex power ranger, father, and lover of his wife. As long as they went somewhere else to make out and as long as it went no farther then kissing he was content to leave them be. The love the young dino ranger was being shown was the only antidote that he knew of that could heal her heart.

As long as they went somewhere else.

He cleared his throat. "Um…Connor, why don't you and Kira go set up your tents. There's a spot over by the blue tent. It was then that they noticed that there were two blue tents.

"Um. Dr. O, why is there an extra tent?"

"That would be ours." answered a blonde woman with an australian accent. "My husband Billy and I wanted to come and meet the Dino Thunder team." A young boy ran out from behind her. "And Fabian wanted to hang out with his uncles." She finished with a shake of her head.

The young boy was wearing a light blue t-shirt and blue jean shorts. He had messy blonde hair that looked as if it hadn't seen a comb in days.

"We met your friend Ethan already. He and Billy are in the tent right now having a conference."

Connor chuckled and then extended his hand. "I'm Connor, and this is Kira."

"I'm Katherine." She said shaking their hands. "But everyone calls me Kat. Tommy said you'd be along soon. There's a spot right next to our tent to set up." Then she walked off in another direction.

Kira watched her leave and turned back to Connor. He had laid their gear out on the ground and was unpacking her tent. She knelt down next to him. "I'm capable of laying out my own tent."

Connor swept back a lock of his hair that had fallen into his eyes. "I know, but today is about your comfort. Besides I can put up this tent in no time…not that I doubt your tent building skills." he added a second later seeing her annoyed look. He smiled to himself. The old Kira's making a comeback. Just the way it should be. Only this time, she's mine.

"In case you've forgotten Connor, I'm a ranger. I'm not a damsel in distress that needs her hand held and things done for her." A second later, she realized what she'd just said and bit her lip looking at her feet. "At least I used to be." she finished softly a second later.

Connor braced himself in case another torrent of tears was on its way. When none came he looked up to see Kira hanging her head with her arms wrapped around herself.

He got up and wrapped his arms around her. "Kira, I want you to listen to me." when she looked up at him he continued. "As far as I'm concerned, you're a fearless gutsy yellow ranger that can kick monster ass with the best of us. And all this time you've been under an evil spell that made you into something you're not. But now the spell has been broken…not the way I would have broken it, but it's broken none the less." He waited for his girlfriend to absorb his words before he continued. "And now that you're free, we can work on bringing back the Kira you were."

Kira didn't know what to say so she instead rested her head against his chest.

"And if we can't?"

"We're power rangers. Can't isn't in our vocabulary."

"Damn strait." Kim said as she walked closer to them. "I've been looking for you. Trini wanted to meet the newest yellow. When you get the chance." She added indicating the tents.

Connor kissed her forehead and smiled at her. "Go ahead Rockstar. I'll get these up. I know you've been wanting to meet her all week."

Kira smiled at him and kissed him softly. "Ok." After hugging him one last time, she walked over to Kim and let the original pink ranger lead her away. When she was gone, he went back to putting up the tents.

Silence mixed with the sounds of nature surrounded him coupled with the scent of pine for several mintues. Just as he had the tent up he felt a presence behind him. He spun around going in to a defensive stance.

"Whoa there Connor. Its just us, your favorite uncles." Said Jason as he and Tommy walked up behind him.

"Dr. O?" Connor said looking at his mentor.

"There's no Dr. O here. We're not at school. For the rest of this weekend, I'm just Tommy Oliver. Legendary Ranger and all around awesome fighter."

"Legendary my butt." Jason said. "I was the leader long before you showed up."

Tommy smirked at his best friend. "Yeah, but I've led more ranger teams then you."

"Stealing my color along with Zack's and Adam's has nothing to do with this. And it does not make you legendary."

"Hey, I didn't come up with all that legendary stuff, but if the helmet fits…" he trailed off. "Besides, you would have been leader had you not left. With you gone, I was the obvious choice."

Connor looked between the two former rangers with his gaze lingering on his mentor. He seemed so young when he wasn't busy playing the responsible adult. He could actually fit in with these two.

When Kira entered the tent and sat down she should not have been surprised at what she saw. Kayla rested on some big fluffy pillows and next to her sat Trini, who had just finished nursing her daughter, and was just smoothing her shirt back into place.

Kira watched in silence as the little baby was gently laid against her mother's shoulder who started patting her back gently. Kimberly sat next to her and as if on cue Kayla inched over to her mother, laid her head in her lap, and sighed as Kimberly started gently rubbing her back.

When at last the baby burped, Trini laid her daughter on the soft pallet in front of her and finally looked up at her protégé. "So, you're Kira. The latest yellow ranger." she said as she continued to rub her baby's back.

Kira nodded slowly as her eyes rested on the baby who was now yawning widely.

"I'm sorry we met under such tense conditions. Trini said smiling kindly.

"It's the life of ranger." Kim commented. "Ask any of the veteran rangers and they'll tell you how rare it is to meet a fellow ranger under pleasant conditions."

Kira raised her eyes at what Kim had said. "I'd rather not talk about it."

"Sometimes its easier to bear an unpleasant memory if you talk about it." Kat said just walking in. The two originals smiled at the former pink ranger who'd just walked in.

"Is that the reason I was invited here?" Kira asked defensively.

"Not at all." Trini said reassuringly "I've been out of action ever since Murianthis. I've wanted to meet you for a long time."

And that goes for me too. Kat said looking at her. "I wanted to know what sort of stuff the newest rangers were made of."

Kira bit her lip again. "I'm not exactly the best example." she said not wanting to meet the other women's eyes. Instead she focused on the infant who had just fallen asleep. "She's beautiful."

Kimberly frowned knowing the Kira was now changing the subject. Trini smiled softly at her daughter. "She is. Jase and I weren't expecting her, but now, we have this little bundle of blessings."

Kira's eyes dropped to her own stomach. What if a little one was growing inside her at that very moment?

None of the older women missed her little they said nothing. Instead they waited for the young woman to speak.

Kira bit her lip. "What's it like?"

Trini smiled softly at her. "Well, it was a long nine months full of discomfort and many visits to the porcelain god and the delivery would have been painful if not for those wonderful cocktails they had when I got to the delivery room. But the moment I held this little angel in my arms, I forgot all about the pain.

Kat nodded. "Being a mum isn't easy. With all those late nights walking the halls, while our husbands slept and don't forget the fussy teething period and of course those lovely little bouts with ear infections and fevers. I can't wait till Fabian starts school. Then I can finally have some peace and quiet."

Kimberly grinned. "Those first few weeks are great, until your kid's teacher calls to request a parent teacher conference with you because your daughter beat up her class mate."

Trini rolled her eyes. "You can blame that on your dear husband. He was the one who chose to start your daughter in martial arts early."

Kimberly laughed. "Hey, I can't help who my daughter chose to take after. It's not like I didn't try to get her into gymnastics. She loves her daddy."

Kira felt like she was starting to panic. If that's what it was like to be a mom, then there was no way she could take on the job. Suddenly adoption was starting to look like a really good idea.

Trini picked up on it and shot the other two women a look and they sobered up a moment later.

"Yeah, being a mom isn't easy, but the rewards are awesome." Kim said as her eyes started to sparkle. "When your little girl scrapes her knee and asks you to kiss it or when she has her first nightmare and comes into cuddle up with you, your heart just fills with so much love that you think you'll run out of room for it."

Kat sighed. "Or how about that first time riding a bike, or when you first go and wake him up and he tells you that he loves you, or when he gives you a flower that he's just picked, saying it's just for you."

"And of course, having a day that's set aside just for you." Kim said. "When your husband and your daughter come in with a tray of scrambled eggs, toast and choclate milk and they shower you with kisses and your daughter gives you a homemade card that she made just for you…" she sighed. "That makes it all worth it."

Kira was silent as she took all the information in. Her hand of it's own accord found its way down to her stomach. But I don't have one of those. Connor is all I have.

Kim, Trini, and Kat watched her knowing their suspicions were correct.

"Kira, is there something you'd like to tell us?" Trini prompted gently.

Connor sat back against the tree trunk as he watched Jason and Dr. O…er…Tommy as they played with the little blonde haired boy. He was a rough houser for sure. His little kid glasses had gone askew more then a couple times as he took on both of his uncles in a three way wresting match. It really was different to see the two former power rangers be taken down by little kid.

When at last the match ended, Fabian sat up victoriously and looked to see that his dad was coming up the path with Ethan by his side.

"Daddy!" he yelled in a shrill voice as he got up and was swept into his dad's arms.

"Hey buddy. What are you up to?"

The little boy pointed to his uncles. "I whooped them! They didn't stand a chance!"

Billy chuckled and ruffled his son's hair. "That's a good boy. I'm so proud of you! It's about time you put the fearless leaders in their place."

Connor smiled watching the interaction. He could almost see himself in Billy's place. Jason sat down next to him. "Isn't that something? The mild mannered Billy I knew encouraging his son to attack his uncles."

But Connor was at the moment in his own little world. In his mind's eye, he saw himself playing with a little boy who was dribbling a soccar ball in a bright red jersy...he watched his imaginary son take a shot and kick the ball hard. It landed in the net and the little boy jumped for joy and ran to him jumping in his arms. "I did it dad! Didja see?!"

"Yeah son. You were awesome! Let's go tell your mommy all about it!"

Back in the real world Tommy, Jason, Billy were looking at the latest red ranger as he talked softly still caught up in his day dream.

"Kira! Did you see that! Our son's a natural!" he said softly...and then his eyes focused feeling eyes on him. He looked up and flushed at their knowing gazes.

"What? why are you all looking at me like that?" he asked defensively.

"That look in your eyes just now." Billy said. "I've only seen that look a handful of times. Funny that you should have the same dreamy look."

"What are you talking about?" Connor asked trying to play it cool.

"I didn't know you were the fatherly type." Tommy said. "What about your soccer camp you wanted to start?"

"Our son can come too!" the former Dino Thunder ranger replied before he flushed, realizing that he'd just slipped up.

"Dr. O! Its not mine!" he said quickly as the men shared a glance. Ethan looked shocked and confused on hearing the shocking information. But before he could say anthing Tommy spoke giving his best friend a none too reassuring look.

"I told you Connor. This weekend I'm Tommy just another one of the guys and I think we need to have a long talk."

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