Disclaimer: Yes, I know, you've heard it before. But here it is again. I don't own the power rangers.

A/N: This is a long chapter, but I had a lot to put in it. Hope you like it. Let me know what you think.

Jason had just finished his breakfast the next morning, when the phone rang. He walked over to it and picked it up. "Hello," he said.

"Jason, I thought we were best friends," Tommy's voice said over the phone.

Jason grinned. "We are," he said. "What's up Tommy?"

"Why don't you tell me, bro," Tommy asked. "I have to hear from Amanda that you and Kim are engaged?"

Jason tried not to laugh, but Tommy could clearly hear the amusement in his voice as he answered him. "I just asked her yesterday afternoon," Jason said. "Then her mom insisted we go out to dinner to celebrate. I was going to call you this morning."

"Yeah, well Kim beat you to it," Tommy said, trying not to laugh as well. "Seriously, Jase. Congratulations. Have you set a date yet?"

This time Jason did laugh. "No," he said. "But I'm sure when I see Kim today, she'll all ready be looking at the calendar for possible dates."

Tommy chuckled. "You may be right," he said. "Of course you know we'll have to have a bachelor party for you, right?"

"Might want to run that one by Kim," Jason said. "Just to make sure that you guys live to see the wedding."

Tommy laughed. "I'll do that," he said. "Do you two have plans for the day?"

"I have some things I have to do this morning," Jason said. "But the afternoon, anytime after two, I'll be free."

"Good," Tommy said. "We're all going to the park for a picnic. We want you two to join us. By the way, Amanda all ready asked Kim and she said yes, for the both of you."

"We're not even married yet," Jason said. "And, all ready she's making plans for me. This is not a good sign."

Tommy laughed. "Better get used to it, Jase," he said. "It won't get any better, according to my dad."

Jason laughed. "Yeah," he said. "I remember my dad saying the same thing to me. Let me get off of here and I'll see you this afternoon."

"Okay, Jason," Tommy said. "See you later."

Jason hung up the phone, and grabbed his keys and wallet off the table. He headed out of his apartment and locked the door behind him. He got into his car a few minutes later and headed out of the parking lot.

Jason got back to his apartment around noon. He walked in and checked his phone messages, grinning as he heard Billy's message. He began to chuckle as he listened to Adam's message and then Rocky's as well. He shook his head and picked up the phone, calling Kim. He tried to keep the amusement out of his voice as she answered the phone.

"Hello," Kim's voice said brightly.

"Do you know how much trouble you've caused for me," Jason asked, without even saying hello. He heard Kim giggle. "Seriously, Kim," he said. "Tommy called me first thing this morning, asking why I didn't tell him about the engagement. When I got back here I found message from Billy, Adam and Rocky as well. What are you trying to do to me?"

Kim giggled again. "I'm sorry, Jason," she said. "I just had to call the girls this morning," she said. "I couldn't wait until we saw them. Are you mad?"

Jason chuckled. "No," he said. "Just would have liked a little warning."

Kim giggled louder. "Well," she said. "We'll be seeing them this afternoon, so you can make it up to them."

Jason shook his head, sighing. "I know," he said. "Tommy told me that you said we'd be there this afternoon."

"I'm sorry," she said, a note of concern in her voice, thinking he was angry at her. "Did you have other plans?"

Jason chuckled. "No," he said. "I'm just thinking of how much you remind me of my mom. Planning things for my dad without even asking him. We're not even married yet, Kim. Couldn't you wait until after the wedding?"

Kim laughed. "I'm sorry," she said, relieved he wasn't mad. "I'll try not to do it too much until then."

Jason laughed. "I'll be over to pick you up about one-thirty," he said. "Are we expected to bring anything?"

"Not for you to worry about," Kim said. "I'm all ready making the pasta salad and I have three coolers full of iced tea and sodas. You'll just need to get them in your truck."

"All right," Jason said. "I'll see you later. I love you."

"I love you too, Jason," Kim said. "Bye."

Jason hung up his phone and headed for his bedroom, getting changed into some short and a tee shirt. He has just come out when he heard a knock on his door. He walked over to it and opened cautiously, wondering who was here. He was definitely surprised to see who was there.

Jessica smiled at Jason. "Hi, Jason," she said. "Could I come in?"

Jason took a deep breath before answering her. "I don't think that's a good idea," he said. "I was just getting ready to head out."

Jessica's smile faded. "Are you going to pick up Kim," she asked in an angry voice.

Jason looked at her, a bad feeling coming over him at the look in her eyes. "Look, Jessica," he said. "Kim and I got engaged yesterday. We're going to get married. I don't want you to come here anymore. There is nothing between us. I've told you that, just accept it."

Jessica took a step back, glaring at him. "You don't mean that," she hissed at him. "You haven't even given me a chance."

Jason felt his anger start to come on. He took a deep breath, trying to keep it under control. "I love Kim," he said, his voice clipped with anger. "Don't come here again. I mean it." He stepped out of the apartment, closing and locking the door behind him. He glanced at her one more time. "Kim is waiting for me," he said, heading for the stairs. "Just leave us alone."

Jessica glared after him, her anger building higher. She walked over to the window in the hallway, watching Jason as he climbed into his truck and started it. She watched him drive away, then turned and stormed out of the building. Jason's words to her just made her more determined to go through with her plan. She got into her car and drove away.

Jason tied to calm down as he drove towards Kim's house. He didn't mean to be that harsh to her, but the look in her eyes had caused a chill down his spine. Almost like he was some prey she was going to devour. He let his breath out in a little sigh, trying to relax as he pulled into Kim's driveway. He got out of the car and walked up to the front door, knocking on it.

Jennifer smiled at him as she opened the door, letting him into the house. "Hi, Jason," she said. "Come on in. Kim's in the kitchen."

Jason gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Thanks," he said, then headed for the kitchen.

Kim glanced up as he walked into the kitchen and smiled, putting her salad down and going over to him. She wrapped her arms around his waist, then looked at him in concern, noting the tenseness of his muscles. "What's wrong," she asked.

Jason sighed, his arms going around her back. "Jessica was at my apartment when I was just getting ready to leave," he said. "It was not pretty."

Kim looked at him, genuine concern filling her. "What did she want," she asked.

"She wanted to come into my apartment," Jason said. "When I refused, she got angry." He looked at Kim, the fear in his eyes real. "Kim, the look in her eyes gave me the chills. Like I was some prey she was stalking. It actually scared me."

Kim raised her hand, putting it on his cheek. "Could the police do anything," she asked.

Jason shrugged. "I could talk to them," he said. "But, she hasn't actually done anything threatening. Until she does, I don't think there's much they could do to her."

Kim frowned. "What is with her," she asked, getting angry. "Why can't she just accept the fact that you and I are together? Does she know that we're engaged?"

Jason nodded. "I told her that," he said. "She seemed to just get angrier at that. Said I didn't mean that. Said I haven't even given her a chance."

Kim shook her head. "I don't like this, Jason," she said. "She almost seems obsessed with you."

Jason sighed. "I know," he said. He looked at Kim and smiled. "Don't worry. I'll go talk to the police as soon as I can. But, today, we're going to this picnic. I don't think she'd try anything with all of our friends around."

Kim smiled at him, seeming to relax a little bit at this. She pulled his head down, kissing him tenderly. "I love you, Jason," she said. "Jessica had just better leave you alone, or face my anger."

Jason smiled and gave her another quick kiss. "Finish your salad," he said. "I'll start loading the coolers in the back of the truck." He let Kim go and walked over to one of the coolers, picking it up and carrying it outside.

Kim looked at her mom as she came into the kitchen. "Could I talk to you for a minute," she asked her mom.

Jennifer nodded, looking in concern at Kim. "Is everything all right," she asked, as Kim headed for the stairs.

Kim shook her head, walking up the stairs, Jennifer following her. Once they were out of earshot of everyone, Kim told her mom about Jessica.

Jennifer frowned as Kim told her what Jason had said. She looked at Kim and smiled. "Don't worry, Kim," she said. "I'll call Detective Harding. He'll be able to tell me if there's anything that can be done. We'll take it from there. You just go and enjoy the picnic and let me handle this, okay?"

Kim looked at her mom, biting her lip. "You don't mind doing this," she asked.

Jennifer shook her head. "I told you," she said. "I all ready feel like Jason is a son to me. I'm not about to let someone else get to him. I'll call him after you two leave and see what I can find out."

Kim hugged her mom, breathing easier. "Thanks, mom," she said. "I really appreciate this."

Jennifer returned her hug, then pulled back. "Don't worry about this," she said. "I'll take care of it. Don't let it ruin your afternoon. Go have fun."

Kim rushed back down the stairs and headed into the kitchen to finish her salad.

Jason loaded the third and last cooler into the back of the truck. He looked up as Kim came out of the house, carrying the large bowl of pasta salad. He took the bowl from her, putting it in the front of the truck. He waved to Jennifer, who stood on the porch and led Kim over to the driver's door, letting her climb in before getting in himself.

Jennifer stood there and watched them pull away from the house. She was about to turn back into the house when she noticed a car that was parked further down the street, pull out and follow the truck. She made note of the license plate number and watched it leave the development. She hurried into the house, calling Detective Harding, a bad feeling coming over her.

Tommy and Amanda met Jason's truck as he pulled it into the parking lot that was near the picnic area.

Jason parked the truck next to Tommy's car and shut it off. He climbed out and helped Kim get out as well. Jason grinned as Amanda rushed over, grabbing Kim's left hand to look at the ring. He headed for the back of the truck, letting the tailgate down to get to the coolers.

Tommy walked with Jason to the back of the truck and helped him pull the coolers to the back of the bed. "You know what the talk will be about this afternoon, bro," he said. "Don't you?"

Jason grinned at him. "We'll just have to get a volleyball game started," he said. "That way we won't have to listen to it non-stop."

Kim heard him and turned to the two of them. "We'll just make sure that it's all that is discussed while we eat," she said, grinning at the two of them.

Jason shook his head, smiling and looked at Tommy again. "I'm sorry, bro," he said. "I didn't mean to start something like this."

Tommy laughed and picked up one of the coolers. "Don't sweat it, Jase," he said. "We'll just drown them out talking about sports."

Jason laughed and grabbed another cooler, following Tommy to the table they had food spread out on. He set the cooler down and looked at Billy, Rocky and Adam as they walked over to him. All three guys hugged Jason, offering their congratulations. Jason grinned at them and looked over to where the other girls were crowding around Kim, wanting to see her ring. He looked back to the guys. "I think I started something," he said.

Rocky grinned and shook his head. "You did," he said. "but, that's okay. As long as they don't try to rope us into the plans."

Tommy looked at Jason and grinned, a mischievous look in his eyes. "We could always counter the wedding talk with plans for the bachelor party," he said.

Jason chuckled, shaking his head. "Only if it gets to be too much," he said. "I don't want Kim killing anyone today."

Rocky looked over at the girls and smiled broadly. "I'm with Tommy," he said. "I think we should prepare the bachelor party, in self defense of course."

Adam laughed and nodded in agreement. "Okay," he said. "If the wedding talk gets out of hand, I'm all for it."

Even Billy nodded in agreement and Jason shook his head. "Just as long as you let Kim know that I'm not in on this," he said. "I'd like to live a little bit longer, guys."

Tommy looked at Jason and grinned. "Don't worry, bro," he said. "We've got your back."

The guys turned and walked over to the table, looking at the girls. Rocky turned to Tommy. "Let's fire up the grill," he said. "I don't think we're going to get their attention for a while."

The guys got the grill going and grabbed some sodas, standing away from the table as the coals got hot.

Kim sat at the table with the others, letting them look at her ring. She smiled as they congratulated her and asked if she had set a date. Kim shook her head. "Jason and I have to sit down and look over the calendar," she said. "We're going to have a lot going on this summer, so finding a date will take some time."

"What kind of things, Kim," Tammy asked. "I would think this would be the first thing you'd want to take care of."

Kim smiled and told them about Jason's idea for the camp, explaining about his trust fund and the ranch they were planning on buying for this.

Amanda looked over at Jason, respect in her eyes. "That man has a huge heart, Kim," she said. "Most people would be thinking of all the things they could buy for themselves with that much money, not wanting to use it to help kids who otherwise have nothing else to be thankful for."

Kim nodded, also looking at Jason, her eyes filled with love for him. "I know," she said. "That just makes me love him more."

Jason felt their eyes on him and glanced over. He saw the looks he was getting from all the girls and looked at Kim, the question plain in his eyes.

Kim got up and walked over to him, putting her arm around his waist. She pulled his head down and whispered in his ear, telling him that the girls knew about the camp. She looked up at him, wanting to make sure that he was not angry for telling them about all of it.

Jason smiled at her, giving her a quick kiss. "It's okay," he said softly. "I was just going to tell the guys about it. I may need their help with it, so don't worry about it."

Kim smiled in relief and walked back over to the table, sitting down with the girls once again.

Billy looked at Jason. "What was that all about," he asked.

Jason grinned at him. "Something else I was going to tell you guys today," he said. "Something I may need your help with to make it all happen."

Adam looked at Jason, genuinely curious. "Now I'm intrigued," he said. "What is it?"

The guys listened quietly as Jason told them about his trust fund and his plans for the ranch he and Kim had decided to buy. They did not interrupt him as he explained all the plans that he had for the money.

Tommy smiled at Jason as he finished explaining things to them. "This sounds like a great idea, Jase," he said. "What can we do to help with it?"

Jason smiled at him. "I'm not sure yet," he said. "but, when I know I'll let you guys know."

Rocky grinned at him. "I'm in," he said. "Just let me know what I can do to help and I'll be there."

Adam and Billy nodded in agreement. "We'll help in whatever way you need us to, Jason," Adam said. "Just let us know."

Jason smiled at his friends. "Thanks guys," he said. "I wasn't sure if this was a good idea or not. Now, I know it's the right thing to do." He looked at the grill. "It looks ready. Let's get the food started. I'm hungry."

Rocky and Adam got the burgers and hot dogs and threw them on the grill.

Detective Harding looked at Jennifer as she opened the door to his knock. "I got the message my wife gave me that you had called," he said. "Since I was near here, I just decided to come over and talk to you. What's wrong?"

Jennifer let him into the house and pointed towards the kitchen. "Why don't we go have a cup of coffee," she asked. "I'll explain everything to you then."

Half an hour later, Harding sat back in his chair, frowning as Jennifer finished telling him about Jessica. "Has she actually threatened him," he asked.

Jennifer shook her head.

Harding sighed. "I was afraid of that," he said. "I'll talk to the DA, but, unless she does or says something that is threatening to him, there may not be much we can do to her."

Jennifer sighed. "I was afraid of that," she said. "What if she was stalking him?"

Harding perked up at this. "Do you think she is," he asked.

Jennifer told him about the car that followed Jason's truck out of the development. She gave him the piece of paper that she had written down the license plate number down on.

Harding took the paper and pulled out his cell phone, calling the station. "Dee," he said. "It's Jake. I want you to run a plate number for me. I need to know who's car it is as soon as possible. Someone's life may depend on it. Call me back on my cell when you find out." He looked at Jennifer as he hung up the phone. "Do you know where Jason is now," he asked.

Jennifer nodded. "He's at the park with his friends and my daughter," she said. "They're having a picnic today."

Harding got up from his chair and headed for the door. "I'm going over to the park," he said. "If this car is there, we'll have grounds to get a restraining order against her."

Jennifer watched him leave the house, sighing in relief. She felt that help was on the way for Jason. Maybe they could stop Jessica before she did something to him.

Billy took Tommy aside and whispered in his ear, looking at Jason out of the corner of his eye.

Tommy listened to Billy, then grinned as he looked at him. "That is something I didn't think of, Billy," he said. "Make sure to tell Rocky and Adam, but without Jason knowing about it. We'll have to surprise him with this."

Billy grinned and nodded, waiting for an opportunity to pull the other two aside. He took the opportunity when Tommy pulled Jason aside, asking him some questions about the camp. He pulled Rocky and Adam aside, quietly telling them what he had told Tommy earlier.

Rocky and Adam grinned and agreed to help him with this. They were looking forward to getting Jason by surprise.

Detective Harding answered his phone as he drove towards the park. "Talk to me, Dee," he said. He frowned as he listened to her response.

"The car is registered to a Jessica Collins," Dee's voice said over the phone. "Do you want me to put out an APB on it?"

"Not yet," Harding said. "I need to see if it's where I'm headed. I'll call you back and let you know. Thanks, Dee. You've been a great help." He hung up and hurried towards the park, wanting to get there before something happened.

Tommy walked over to Jason as they finished putting the food in the coolers. "You know, Jase," he said casually, noticing that Billy, Rocky and Adam were walking up behind Jason. "Billy told me about an interesting little tradition you have here in Angel Grove. One about guys who get engaged. Ever heard of it?"

Jason stood up slowly, looking at Tommy warily. He sensed the other guys coming up behind him and tried to move away before they could grab him. He didn't move fast enough.

Rocky and Adam grabbed his arms as Billy took his wallet and keys out of his back pocket.

Billy turned to Kim as she walked over, wanting to know what was going on. "Here Kim," he said, handing her Jason's wallet and keys. "We don't want these to get wet."

Jason struggled against Rocky and Adam's grip as Tommy and Billy bent down to grab his legs. He gave up struggling as Tommy and Billy lifted his legs off the ground, moving to carry him towards the lake.

Kim and the girls followed them, curious as to what was going on. Kim grinned as she saw them stop at the edge of the lake. She handed Jason's wallet and keys to Amanda as the guys swung Jason out over the edge, letting him go to fall in the lake.

Jason went under the water, coming back up and shaking his head to clear the water from his eyes. He grinned up at the guys, swinging his arms forward and soaking them with water.

Tommy, Billy, Adam and Rocky looked down at him, frowning in mock anger.

Kim stood by the lake, giggling as she looked down at Jason. "I forgot about this," she said. "I didn't think anyone would remember this tradition." She held her hand out to Jason, wanting to help him out of the water. She squealed in surprise as Jason pulled her into the water with him. Kim came up from being dunked, spluttering her anger at him.

Jason grinned and leaned down, kissing her before she could yell at him. He smiled at her as he pulled back. "This is part of the tradition as well," he said as she hit him on the arm. "You know that."

Kim grinned at him, looking at their soaked clothes. "I forgot," she said, giggling. "Oh well. At least you got the guys back."

Tommy looked at Amanda as she began to giggle. He pulled her to him, putting his arms around her.

"Tommy," she squealed. "you're getting me all wet."

Tommy grinned at her and kissed her before she could say more. He looked at her as they pulled back. "Now we're both wet," he said, smiling as she slapped his arm.

Amanda grinned at him and handed Jason his keys and wallet as he and Kim climbed from the water. "Here Jason," she said. "I don't want these to get wet."

Jason took his things and grinned as Amanda pushed herself and Tommy into the lake. He and Kim began to laugh as the other girls caught the guys by surprise and took them into the lake as well.

Tommy looked up at Jason and Kim and shook his head, turning to Billy. "Was this part of the tradition," he asked.

Billy grinned and shook his head, pulling Tammy to him. "No," he said. "but, then again we could always start a new one."

Jason hooked his arm around Kim's shoulders as the other climbed out of the lake. He suddenly stiffened, feeling unfriendly eyes on him.

Kim looked at him, noticing the way he was looking around. "What's wrong," she asked.

Jason looked at her, shaking his head. "Someone's watching me," he said. "But, I don't know who."

Kim frowned, also looking around. "Are you sure," she asked. "I don't see anyone."

Jason nodded, the feeling growing stronger. "I can feel it," he said.

Tommy heard him and looked around in concern. Kim had told him and the others about Jessica and he was worried for his friend. He saw no one and looked at Jason. "Just stick close to us, bro," he said, as the others gathered around Jason. "We'll keep her away."

Kim looked at the others as Jason put his wallet and keys into his pocket, still looking around nervously. "Thanks, guys," she said. "I've got a bad feeling about this."

Billy looked up as he heard someone approaching him. He saw a man walking towards him and frowned, wondering who it was.

Detective Harding walked over to the group of friends, smiling at Kim. "Hey, Kim," he said. "Is everything okay?"

Kim relaxed slightly as she looked at Harding. "No," she said. "Did my mom call you , Detective Harding?"

Harding nodded. "She saw a car follow you from the development and called me right away," he said. "I ran the plate number and found out who it belonged to." He looked at Jason. "It's registered to a Jessica Collins," he said, watching the concern that flickered in Jason's eyes. "I found the car parked a little ways from here, but no sign of her."

Jason frowned, looking around him again. "She's here," he said. "I can feel her watching me, but just where she is, I couldn't say."

Harding frowned. "This is not good," he said. "I want all of you to head out of here. I'll stay behind and follow her car if she comes back to it." He looked at Jason's friends. "I don't want you to leave him alone for a second," he said. "If she is stalking him, there is no telling what she might try to do to him."

Tommy nodded at him and the group of friends headed for their table, gathering up their things and walking to their cars. Tommy looked at Jason as he opened his truck door. "Come over to my place, Jase," he said. "We'll all stay there for a while. I'm sure mom and dad won't mind if we hang out there once they find out why."

Jason nodded at him and climbed into his truck. He followed Tommy's car, Kim sitting nervously beside him. He tightened his arm around her shoulders, trying to calm her down while fighting his own tension. He sighed in relief as they pulled up in front of Tommy's house.

Tommy's parents came out of the house, surprised to find them home so soon after their picnic. Tommy's parents listened to him explain the reason for their being here and turned to Jason. "You are not going back to your apartment alone," his dad said. "You can go pick up some things as long as at least three of your friends go with you. We are not going to give her a chance to get to you."

Jason silently nodded, not arguing with them. He was genuinely scared that Jessica might try something and didn't feel like being alone right now.

Tommy's mom looked at Jason, putting her hand on his arm. "Why don't we all go inside," she said. "I'll feel better if we're not out in the open."

The group of friends followed her into the house, none of them saying anything.

Jessica stood back in the trees, glaring at Jason with hate filled eyes. She saw him standing there with his arm around Kim and felt her anger grow stronger. She decided to change her plans for him. You will just have to die, Jason, she thought as she turned and walked away from the group of friends. You just wouldn't listen to reason. So sorry, Kim. But, if you had just backed away, at least you would have seen him live. Even if it was with me as his wife. She headed back for her car, getting into it and leaving before Harding could get to it.

Harding swore as he got back to his car and saw that Jessica's car was gone. He got on his radio and called the station, putting out an APB on the car. He got into his car and called Jennifer, wanting to find out where the group of friends had gone to.

Jessica drove to Tommy's house, having followed the group of friends there. She drove past the house and parked the car well away from it. She opened the glove box and took the handgun she had in there out, checking to make sure that it was loaded. She got out of the car and headed through the trees, making her way to the back of Tommy's house totally unseen.

A/N: Until the next time. See you later. LOL.