Disclaimer: Neither Power Rangers nor "The OC" belong to me. Ryan in this story is my original creation, adapted from the character Ryan Atwood on "The OC." Oh, and I don't own the show "Friends" either, from parts of this chapter are adapted.
Epilogue
(A little over two years later)"That's why I was thinking we could get married at my parents' country club," revealed Syd of her dream wedding as she walked wistfully around her bedroom, periodically glancing at the starry sky through the window.
"Uh-huh," smiled her fiance, Ryan McFayden, who had heard her story just a few times since they had gotten engaged in the park on her birthday two years earlier.
"There's this spot overlooking the lake and the golf course that will be just perfect!" sighed Syd, clapping her hands together excitedly. "You'll want Sky to be your best man, 'cause Bridge was the best man for Jack when he married Ally. But unlike how Ally's bridesmaids wore red, all MY bridesmaids will walk down the aisle in pink-colored, strapless gowns and the aisle will be lined with pink roses and you'll look so handsome in your white tuxedo with a light pink tie and…"
"Honey, you're a worse babbler than Bridge when it comes to weddings," interrupted Ryan grinning. "Now what I want to hear more about is our wedding night," he added mischievously as he pulled onto his lap.
"Oh, you are gonna be so excited to see what I'm wearing for that," murmured Syd seductively, brushing noses with Ryan so that her full lips came tantalizingly close to his.
"You're wearing something? Darnit!" replied Ryan jokingly as he started to kiss her passionately.
"HEY!!! No making out in front of the B-A-B-Y!!!" they suddenly heard a male voice protest.
"Bridge, just 'cause Daria is talking now doesn't mean she can spell," the pair heard a female voice adoringly remind in response.
Ryan and Syd quickly scurried apart as they turned around to see Sophie and Bridge standing in the doorway with their babysitting charge -- one of the most beautiful and exotic-looking little girls the pink ranger had ever seen. Jack and Ally's two-year-old daughter, Daria, drew coos and ahhs everywhere she went her with milk chocolate colored skin, crystal blue eyes and full head of dirty, blonde hair that fell down her back. They proud parents had already been approached by agents eager to have Daria model for baby fashion magazines.
"Hey there, Daria!" cooed the pink ranger as Daria toddled into the room holding Sophie's hand. "Aren't you a good girl… BAD BABY! Get off my imported silk!!!" screeched Syd as she saw the baby pick up her pink, Parisian scarf.
"Elefant cowld," gurgled Daria as she fell down with the scarf next to Syd's stuffed animal, Peanuts, and started wrapping the clothing around his trunk.
"What did she say?" asked Ryan and Bridge simultaneously.
"Awww, she's giving the scarf to Peanuts because she thinks he's cold!" gushed Sophie.
"Giving clothes to the less fortunate," remarked Syd. "Daria's already like her mommy and daddy!" she added, causing everyone to laugh.
"Are you excited that anytime now you could have a new little brother or sister, Daria?" Bridge asked the toddler as he picked her up.
"Jack and Ally have any idea whether their second child is going to be a boy or a girl?" asked Sophie.
"No, but they already have a name picked out," grinned Syd. "See whether the baby was a boy or a girl, Jack wanted to the name the baby after himself, so Jack or Jacqueline. And Ally wanted to do the same, Alexander or Alexandra. So, they compromised on the name AJ."
"One of each of their initials," remarked Ryan. "No wonder they say marriage is all about compromise!"
"Anyway, Bridge and I were wondering if you two could take over watching Daria for the rest of the evening," said Sophie, turning slightly pink.
"Sure, but… oh that's right! It's your one-year anniversary today, isn't it?" asked Ryan as he reached out and took Daria from Bridge while Sophie returned with the baby's crib.
"Yup!" said Bridge enthusiastically as he put his arm around Sophie and kissed her cheek. "One year happily dating the most beautiful blonde I know! No offense, Syd," he added quickly with a smile.
"None taken," replied Syd, rolling her eyes playfully. "So, where are you two lovebirds going to celebrate?"
"The Waffle House," said Bridge and Sophie in unison as they exchanged wide grins.
"They have really amazing buttery toast there," added Sophie.
"Isn't she wonderful," sighed Bridge as he pulled his girlfriend more deeply into his arms and kissed her on the nose.
"Not my cup of tea, but we've got Daria all taken care of," responded Syd, seeing Ryan bouncing the baby up and down on his lap. "You two have a great night!" she added as she waved them out the door.
"I just love babies," gushed Ryan as he played pica-boo with Daria.
"I'm glad you feel that way," replied Syd.
"How come?" asked Ryan as he put Daria in her crib, noticing Syd seemed slightly nervous all of sudden.
"I hadn't said anything to anyone, but I hadn't been feeling well for the past week or so," began Syd hesitantly. "So I went to the infirmary wing today, and they told me that… I'm three weeks pregnant."
"NO WAY!!!" exclaimed Ryan slowly as he grabbed both Syd's hands and kissed her hard. "That's wonderful!!!"
"Looks like Jack and Ally's kids are going to have another little girl to play with soon when they come to visit the Academy," giggled Syd.
"So, I'm gonna have two princesses to take care over now," remarked Ryan, rocking Syd back and forth in his arms tenderly.
"Are you disappointed? Were you hoping for a boy?" asked Syd, looking up at him.
"Boy or girl, you are going to be the most beautiful mother I've ever seen," murmured Ryan before he pulled his fiance into another long, passionate kiss.
(Meanwhile)
"I knew you were a thief from the first moment I met you, but I never imagined you would steal my heart," whispered Sky adoringly as he lay in bed with Z, enjoying the feel of her naked body up against his as he ran his fingers through her long, damp locks.
"Sky, I swear you say the weirdest things after sex sometimes," teased Z affectionately.
"Thanks a lot," shot back Sky, feigning emotional injury. "Is it OK for me to say 'I love you?'"
"Yes," smiled Z, finding even three years after he first said those words to her that her heart still skipped a beat every time he uttered them. "I love you, too. Always."
"Always?" asked Sky, raising an eyebrow. "Even that time last year I went to fight that monster without a morpher?"
"You're Commander of SPD Earth now. You're not a ranger anymore. You can't go running around fighting monsters without protection!!!" chided Z; the incident still causing her blood to boil every time it was mentioned. "But yes, I loved you then. I love you always."
"Even when I bought that mariachi band to sing to you for your birthday last month?" asked Sky, getting a mischievous glint in his eye.
"Oh, that was SO embarrassing!!!" groaned Z; her cheeks flushing red at the memory.
"You loved it," grinned Sky.
"I did love it," admitted Z, cracking a smile.
"And I love you always," responded Sky, kissing her.
"Even when I went against your orders during that one case a few years ago?" asked Z.
"Yes even then," grumbled Sky. "I still have a hard time admitting when I'm wrong, but if you hadn't gone with your gut, that criminal would have never been captured."
"Alright, enough of this guy talk, girl talk," said Z.
"That's fine, you can be my girl tonight," respond Sky as he stroked her cheek.
"Works for me, 'cause you are the guy of my dreams," replied Z softly. "One more though. Did you still love me when I tortured you with that strip dance last year for Valentine's Day?" asked she teasingly as she rolled over on her side.
"I especially loved you then," smiled Sky as cuddled up against her. "Now, that's a nice mental picture for me to fall asleep to."
"Well sweet dreams then, Commander Tate," said Z to her boss in a special, seductive tone she saved just for when they were alone.
Wrapping an arm around Z's side, he linked his hand with hers, enjoying the small clink their golden, wedding bands made as their fingers interlaced. He glanced one last time before closing his eyes at the photo sitting on the nightstand from the weekend they had eloped almost a year ago.
"Sweet dreams, Mrs. Tate," he murmured lovingly.
A/N: Three stories and over a year-and-a-half later, this trilogy is finally finished! WOW!!! "Guy Talk, Girl Talk," "Be My Girl Tonight," and "Guy of My Dreams" are some of the stories that I've really put the most work and thought into, so seeing this series come to completion is truly a momentous occasion for me personally.
I want to thank everyone who read, and especially those of you who left reviews, for all your support!!! I'm a big proponent of writing for yourself, but in this case, this trilogy would have never happened without the support of all you fans out there. "Guy Talk, Girl Talk" was never supposed to be more than five chapters, but thanks to the wonderful notes from readers, it got longer and then spawned the sequel "Be My Girl Tonight" which then so many people wanted more that "Guy of My Dreams" was born.
Once again, thank you SO MUCH everyone, and I hope y'all will check out my latest project, the Mystic Force story "Saving Me," which features Nick/Madison, Xander/Vida pairings.
See y'all around the site, and I am looking forward to reading all your fan fics as well!
- Destiny45