Hiya guys! I'm so sorry for not updating in a long time. But I just recently moved and then Christmas came along and I was just so busy! Anyway, here's the next chapter! I decided to continue the story. Thanks for all the support guys! All of your reviews really made me keep going. =D

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Jack opened his eyes just as Sky exited the infirmary. At first he thought Sky had just gone in there to check on the blonde, like he'd done a couple of times before, but after he saw the look on his face, Jack decided there had to be a reason to why Sky was mumbling to himself on his way out. The Blue Ranger also looked frustrated. Maybe he had gotten in a fight with the doctor… But Jack was pretty sure that wasn't the reason. Whatever the reason was, he found himself sitting up and stretching. Looking at his watch that he always wore, he realized he'd been asleep for a while. Shaking his head, he then decided that the floor wasn't that comfortable of a bed. Jack stood up, careful not to wake anyone else, and made his way to the door that led to the infirmary. Stopping briefly outside of the door, he sighed. Maybe she doesn't wanna see me... He let out a breath. Thinking positive thoughts, he pushed the door open.

Looking up from her lap, Sydney smiled a bit. "Hey Jack." She noticed how he wouldn't come close to the bed. "You know, if you wanna talk, it might be better if you were over here."

"But I don't… I mean…" He stuttered, looking over his shoulder multiple times.

"Jack…please… Come sit." Syd needed someone to talk to, even if she hadn't really talked to Jack in a while. She watched as he walked forward slowly, making his way over to her bed. Finally, he sat down in the chair that had been recently occupied by Sky.

It seemed like Jack had his eyes on everything but Sydney. "So…"

"Jack. Listen to me okay?" As he nodded, his eyes locked onto Syd's blue ones. She took a deep breath, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have reacted the way I did…"

"Syd." I can't believe she's apologizing to me… It should be me apologizing to her! Looking straight at the Pink Ranger, Jack figured out he had missed talking to her. "It isn't your fault."

"Jack-"

"No. Now you have to listen." Syd looked him in the eyes. "I'm sorry Syd. I never meant to hurt you, and I hope you know that, but what I did was wrong. I shouldn't have grabbed you like that. But I didn't know what was wrong, or how much you were hurting… Believe me; I would never do anything to hurt you Sydney. I promise. This whole time I knew something was wrong and I didn't do anything about it. Because of that, look what happened."

"You couldn't have done anything if you tried Jack, but thanks." She giggled at his confused look.

"Thanks for what?"

"Just being there for me. Being concerned about me. All of that." For the first time in a while, Jack smiled, and Syd smiled right with him. They both knew everything was going to be okay.

"Oh! I have to wake up Z and Bridge and your mom. They'll wanna know you're awake." Jack started to stand up, but Syd stopped him.

"My mom? What's she doing here?" Syd didn't think her mom actually cared about her. But what was she doing here at SPD? Once Jack gave her a 'where have you been?' look, she realized she was missing something. "Sit down and explain."

Jack obeyed, finding it a little funny that the Pink Ranger had taken charge so quick. Maybe she would be a good Red Ranger someday… Getting back to his senses, Jack started, "Your mom brought you here, to SPD. I think she drove you over from your house or something. I don't know… But anyway, she called Sky and said she was out in the parking lot and that you were hurt, so we all hurried out there. By the time we got there, you were unconscious and lying on the ground. We figured she tried to carry you in or something, but any who, we got there and Sky picked you up and took you to the infirmary, where we are now. Does that help you?"

Syd just stared in shock at the Red Ranger's face. Her mom took her to SPD? Maybe she really does care about me…. "Well… I guess that helps a little… So she stayed here after I was brought here?"

"Yeah, why wouldn't she?"

"After all these years, I didn't think she cared about what happened to me… I thought she just hated me like my dad does."

"Syd, your mom cares about you…very much. And she's sorry about everything that happened to you."

"How do you know that Jack?" Syd was getting very confused.

"She told us." Jack really didn't want to speak for Syd's mom, so he decided it was time to wake her and the others up from their slumbers. "Look, I'm gonna go wake them up and then she can explain anything you want okay?"

Syd sighed. She was really getting a headache from all of this talking. First Sky confessed his love for her, and then he got mad at himself and stalked out of the room, and now Jack was trying to tell her that her mom actually brought her here to SPD and told her friends that she cared about her daughter. This was turning out to be a weird day… "I guess it's okay, but I really don't feel like having any more heartfelt conversations today Jack. I'll talk to Z and Bridge and whoever else, but I really don't want to talk to my mom about anything that happened."

Jack understood where she was coming from. He could tell that the Pink Ranger was getting tired again. "Syd, I'll talk to your mom before she comes in and tell her not to bring that up okay?"

"Thanks so much Jack. I really appreciate you doing that." Sydney gave the man a small smile and held out her arms.

Jack looked surprised. "Ummm… What are you doing?"

"I want a hug and you're going to give me one."

She was really getting bossy… But Jack finally gave in and gave the blonde a hug. It felt like he needed it though, so he wasn't too embarrassed. Releasing Jack from the hug, Syd layed back down on the bed. She watched him leave the room and then closed her eyes. She was feeling pretty tired after everything. Maybe if she only closed her eyes for a minute…

WFAF

When Jack walked out of the room he was just in, he saw that Bridge was just waking up. The Green Ranger sat up and rubbed his eyes. Blinking, Bridge looked around and finally spotted Jack standing by the door. Standing up, he walked lazily over to the Red Ranger.

"Hey Jack. What's up? When did you wake up?" Bridge questioned.

"I got up a little bit ago. I saw Sky coming out of Syd's room so I went in after he left and she was awake." Jack smiled at the smile that lit up Bridge's face.

"Is she okay?"

"Yeah. I talked to her for a while, and she seemed fine. But she did get tired right before I left. I told her I was going to wake you guys up so you could talk to her."

"So you guys are talking again?" Bridge was happy with this thought. The team hadn't been the same since Jack and Sydney had gotten into the fight. He just wanted everything to go back to normal.

Jack smiled as he looked back at the door which led to the infirmary. "Yeah, everything's just fine."

Bridge went to wake Z up as Jack went to wake Patricia up. Z wouldn't wake up that easily, so it took Bridge about 5 minutes before he could tell her that Syd was awake. As soon as she heard she bolted up and smiled.

"She's awake?!" Z practically shouted. Jack shook his head and laughed. He had finally gotten Syd's mom to wake up.

"Yes Z, she's awake." Bridge sighed. He was still tired. As he yawned, he saw Jack talking to Z a little bit away from him. He saw her nod and then go and get Patricia. As Syd's mom went to stand next to Jack, Z came over to Bridge.

"What's Jack telling her?" Bridge was curious.

"Sydney said that she didn't want to talk about what happened with her mom, so Jack said he would tell Patricia not to mention anything that contributes to that. It's a good thing, really. I don't think that Syd would want to talk about anything but sleeping right now. Jack said she looked really tired when he left…" Z played with her hands for a moment. "I just wish that none of this ever happened," she whispered.

Putting his hand on Z's shoulder, Bridge said, "I know Z. I just want everything to go back to the way it was before all of this. Where the only thing we had to worry about was which monster Gruumm would send next." Jack was finally done speaking to Patricia, and the two made their way over to Z and Bridge.

"So do you guys want to see her or not?" Jack was smiling again. With nods from everyone, Z opened the door and stepped inside.

WFAF

As Sky walked out of the infirmary, he hardly noticed Jack looking at him. His mind was elsewhere.

How could I ever tell her that? I know she doesn't feel the same way… I was just an idiot to tell her. I can't believe I did that! We're friends, nothing more. Even though I want to be… Why do I keep thinking about this?! Just concentrate on something else Sky… There hasn't been any trouble in the city for a while. I wonder what that stupid alien is up to now… I wonder if Syd… Oh crap! I'm thinking about her again. Stupid stupid stupid! I need to take a shower and clear my head. Yeah, that's what I'll do. Take a shower. Then maybe I can think without thinking about how I just confessed my love to the love of my life who obviously doesn't feel the same way about me… My life sucks.

Sky finally made his way back to his room. Entering it, he grabbed his towel off of his bed and headed for the bathroom. He had a lot to think about.