"FIRE & DESIRE…"



EPISODE 1



- June 4, 2002. City of Angel Grove. It's a shiny day. People are either shopping or going to their jobs. The once small hometown of the Power Rangers is now another great city with plenty of Enterprises, more than 5 malls and exciting nightlife. Despite the changes though, there are some familiar faces…

Setting: A black Mercedes parks in front of a skyscraper. Next to it parks a motorcycle. A man in black suit, white shirt and black tie gets out of the car. A man in black leather jacket, the one who rides the motorcycle puts off his helmet and approaches the man from the car.

Jason: Hey bro. What's up?

Tommy: Hay man! What are you doing here? Weren't you in Chicago for this seminar of yours?

Jason: It finally finished and I'm back.

They enter the building and keep chatting while they are walking.

Tommy: Finished? I thought you had 2 more weeks.

Jason: That was two weeks ago. Should I start believing that you have totally forgotten about your best friend?

Tommy: I'm sorry Jase. It's not that. The last few weeks all I do is working. Especially after this new project…

Jason: You don't have to apologize bro. It's ok with me, but I don't think it's ok with you. You got to relax for a while. Perhaps now in your summer holidays.

Tommy: I don't think so. No summer holidays this year.

Jason: Why?

Tommy: Both me and Kat have way too much work to do. We don't have time for vacation.

Jason: That's bullshit man! You had too much work in the past as well but you always found some time to spent together.

Tommy: True but (he pauses for a moment). Good Morning Taylor.

Taylor: Good morning Mr. Oliver, Mr. Lee.

Jason: Maim.

Tommy: Any calls?

Taylor: No sir.

Tommy: Ok, do not give me any calls unless they are about work. Or my wife.

Taylor: Yes sir.

They enter Tommy's office. Jason closes the door behind him, smiling.

Tommy: What are you smiling at?

Jason: It's kinda funny.

Tommy: What?

Jason: You are whining all the time about the heavy work but you are ready to stop everything for her. You really do love her.

Tommy: Did you doubt that?

Jason: On the contrary, this is exactly what I'm talking about. You need her. She is the only who can make you relax.

Tommy: I don't think so.

Jason: Why, is anything wrong?

Tommy: Nah, nothing.

Jason: Yeah right! You can't hide anything from me.

Tommy: Ok. Well, the last few days we are not getting along.

Jason: So what's wrong? Are you sleeping in the couch?

Tommy: No, things are not that bad yet. It's just that both me and Kat are really depressed lately. Especially Kat. You see, she blames me for the entire situation.

Jason: You? Why?

Tommy: I asked her to stop dancing, remember? I know that Kat needs dance. Without it everything is just so difficult to her. If she danced she could handle her tiredness easier. But what choices did I have? We got married, she should stay here, with me instead of traveling around the world, dancing for others. Besides we will have children some day. What would happen then? Would she take them with her to France, Spain, Greece or wherever the fuck she was going?

Jason: You're right but doesn't she understand that she had to do that?

Tommy: Yes, my baby understands that and I'm sure she doesn't blame me on purpose. But the result is what matters. Anyway, we shouldn't even talk about that. We have both decided not to go on holidays this summer. I can't leave the company here! We now have more projects to finish than we used to a few years ago. So much money can't be left in its own luck. Have you got any idea how difficult was for me to make the first money from this Enterprise?

Jason: Dirty money, if you allow me.

Tommy: It was not dirty! You were here! You saw it wasn't!

Jason: Please Tommy! It's just you and me now! We both know that except your experience in racecars you also used the Eltarian technology you found in the ruins of the Power Chamber! Didn't you ask Billy to decode the software of the Chamber's Computers and then you used it to boost up the quality of your first product?

Tommy: Shhhh! That's not dirty money! I didn't harm anybody!

Jason: You still cheated.

Tommy: That's not the point! The point is that it's too risky to leave now!

Jason: You can go at least for the weekend you know.

Tommy: And Group O-Tech?

Jason: I can run it for two days. I'm the Vice President remember?

Tommy: Yes, but you didn't want the job in the first place.

Jason: Hey, what's the matter? Don't you trust me anymore?

Tommy: It's not that! Of course I trust you! It's just that I have never left the company to someone else while I was away. Even in the past I just paused the projects for a couple of weeks.

Jason: Well, I made my offer. You can trust me I'll make it.

Tommy: I think I just need to get used to the idea of not running this place myself.

Jason: Well you better do. But remember that no matter what you will decide to do, I'm here for anything you need.

Tommy: I know bro. Thanks.

Jason: Ok time to get going. I have to work you know!

Tommy: Yeah, see ya man!

Jason: Cya bud.

Jason walks out of the office.

-Memorial Hospital of Angel Grove.

Setting: From the front door of the hospital a group of police officers with nurses and an injured man storm in.

Doctor#1: What we've got here?

Officer#1: Forty years old man, stabbed from street thug! Probably hurt on the back of his heart!

Doctor#1: Call Ms. Kwan!

Nurse: But she is a pathologist!

Doctor#2: She is right. Kwan will be no help! I can handle it myself!

Doctor#1: No! She will know exactly what to do!

Doctor#2: She is nothing but a worthless pathologist! I can do it myself!

Doctor#1: FOR FUCK SAKE CALL TRINI KWAN!

Just in time Trini appears and runs to them.

Trini: What's wrong?

Doctor#1: We have an emergency here. I know that basically you are a pathologist but your studies in surgery are always useful to us.

Trini: No problem. (to the officers) We take it from here. (The officers leave) What do we have?

Doctor#1: 40 years old man, stabbed in the back.

Trini: Let's have a look.

She examines the wound.

Trini: Prepare him for surgery! He wasn't stabbed with knife. Someone broke a bottle inside him. Call Jefferson. He will do the operation. Mr. Cresset may I see you for a minute please?

They both leave the room and go to the hall.

Doctor#2: What's wrong?

Trini: Can you tell me what the hell you were doing back there James?

James: What are you talking about?

Trini: I am 100% sure that you didn't want to call me, did you?

James: Well…

Trini: Listen to me burn-brained. I may work as a pathologist here but you know very well that I have also studied other specialties. You may be the most ambitious doctor in this country; I don't give a damn about that, believe me. But when it comes to the life of a patient you will do what is best for them not YOU! Else I will report you to the council, telling them how good are the doctors of this hospital! DID I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?

James: Yes, fine.

Trini: For your sake…

Trini walks away.

James: Don't push me too much Kwan. For your sake…

-Angel Grove City downtown.

Setting: Rocky De Santos, the mayor of Angel Grove, is giving a press conference.

Rocky: After this new gadget is complete, the Government will use it for our lives' improvement.

Reporter#1: What about Group O-Tech? Did they agree to sign the contract?

Rocky: The president of Group O-Tech, Mr. Oliver, agreed that the Magnetic Container would make our lives easier.

Reporter#2: Mr. Mayor, what about the dangers the product causes to health.

Rocky: We have explained this a million times. There isn't any danger at all.

Reporter#3: And the environmental organizations that accuse both you and Group O-Tech?

Rocky: They shouldn't accuse us for anything. Everyone is safe and none will be harmed. No other questions.

He leaves.

Rocky: Hey Alfred.

Alfred: May I help you sir?

Rocky: Yes. We are going to Group O-Tech.

Alfred: Yes sir.

They walk to Rocky's Limmo. They get in and leave.

-Angel Grove Dancing Kingdom

Setting: Zack Taylor is sitting in a corner, listening to music, trying to theoretically make a chorography. Suddenly Angela passes in front of him.

Zack: Two steps and five after that, and… Angela?

He turns off the stereo, he gets up and runs to her.

Zack: Hey Angela!

Angel: Oh no…

Zack: Angela. How are you?

Angela: I was better before you showed up.

Zack: Haha! You're kidding, right? You don't. Why?

Angela: I do not like your company! Is it so hard for you to understand?

Zack: How do you know? You have never accepted to go out with me, except a few times back in High School.

Angela: Which were screwed 'cause of you remember?

Zack: That's the problem? I can explain.

Angela: So go on.

Zack: Well,… I had some…pretty important things to do.

Angela: Oh, give me a break.

She leaves.

Zack: Damn! Never thought that being the Black Ranger would do that damage in my personal life after 10 years. Where is Billy when you need him? He is my best friend. Couldn't this seminar be next month? Nah, never mind. I better get back to work.

-Group O-Tech.

Setting: The Mayor's Limousine parks in front of the building. Rocky De Santos gets out of the car. He enters the building.

--Tommy Oliver's office.

******Bleep-Bleep*****

Tommy: What is it Taylor?

Taylor: Mr. Mayor wants to see you. Shall I let him in?

Tommy: Yeah, let him come.

The door opens and Rocky enters the room. He closes the door behind him.

Rocky: Hey Tommy!

Tommy: (Looking at his paper work) Hey Rocko!

Rocky: Hey I am here not in the papers you are looking at down there!

Tommy: (Raises his head) I am sorry. You know…

Rocky: Too much work.( He sits) Tommy calm down. We'll make it.

Tommy: The deadline from the President ends next week. Everything must be ready. You know how important this is to Group O-Tech and me.

Rocky: I know but you overdo it man! I sometimes feel responsible for putting you and your company into this.

Tommy: You helped us a lot Rocky. This deal will make Group O-Tech the greatest company in Angel Grove and will boost it to a way higher position among the greatest corporations of the country.

Rocky: What will boost YOU up?

Tommy: Vitamins.

Rocky: No way! You're kidding right?

Tommy: Of course I'm kidding. I know that the permanent use of those craps may be dangerous. I'm also a martial artist remember?

Rocky: Of course I remember. Why don't you and Kat …

Tommy: Please stop it. Jason was telling me exactly the same thing in the morning. I explained him, I will explain you, I will write it and hang it from the wall. I HAVE NO TIME TO WASTE. NO VACATION, NO WEEKENDS AWAY FROM THE COMPANY!

Rocky: Calm down!

Tommy: I'm sorry. I'm way too depressed.

Rocky: I understand. I better get going before you take my head off next time I say something. Good luck!

Tommy: Thanks. I'll need it

Rocky leaves the room.

-Jakes' Bar, 00:14am

Setting: Behind the bar Jake Allen, the owner and Emily are working. From the door Jason comes in. He approaches the bar.

Jason: (To Emily) Hey girl! (He kisses her)

Emily: Hey Jason.

Jason: Hi Jake.

Jake: Hey man! Sorry I didn't see you!

Jason: No problem. (To Emily) Ready to go?

Emily: In a while.

Jason: Isn't your shift over yet?

Emily: Yes but…

Jake: My fault Jason. You see it's just she and me tonight. Half of the staff is on vacation and there is too much work here. This is why I kept her more. But it's ok now. You can go.

Emily: Are you sure?

Jake: Yes I'll close it in a while anyway.

Jason: Ok, thanks man.

Emily takes her purse and joins Jason.

Jake: Oh before you go, Jason may I ask you something please?

Jason: Of course. Is anything wrong?

Jake: No of course not. Just a few things about my motorcycle.

Emily: Ok. You two say what you have to say. I'll be waiting outside.

She leaves. The two men start discussing.

Setting: Outside the Bar, where Emily waits for Jason, two strangers appear.

Man#1: Look what I found!

Man#2: A pretty blond bitch!

Emily: What?

Man#1: We were about to take your purse, money, credit cards and everything you got, but I would gladly fuck you.

Man#2: Me too.

They take out a knife each.

Emily: Leave me alone! HELP!!!

Her scream is heard inside.

Jake: Huh? Did you hear that?

Jason: EMILY!

They both run out. Jason grabs the one who holds Emily. Jake kicks the other guy.

Jason: Emily get inside! NOW!

Emily leaves. Jason kicks the one he has grabbed. He punches him a few times. The man is trying to stab his knife into Jason's chest but he fails. Jason takes the man's knife and stabs it into the man's leg. He falls on the ground screaming in pain.

Man#1: AHHHHHAHH!

Jake seems to need help. Jason runs to help him

Jason: Hold on Jake!

The man stabs Jake low in the back.

Jake: AAAHHH!

The man helps his friend and they both try to leave.

Man#2: (Speaking to Jason) You'll pay for that man. Remember those words.

They leave

Jason: Jake how are you? Talk to me!

Emily: Jake!

Jake: My back…

Jason: You'll be fine. Emily call 911. Trini will help.

Emily calls from her cell phone.

Emily: Man stabbed in the back. About a minute ago. Please come immidiatelly. Roswell Str. 12. At Jake's Bar.

Jason: Hold on man.

-Oliver's House. 1:45am.

Setting: Tommy gets into the house. He doesn't turn the lights on.

Tommy: (thinking) Kat must be sleeping. I better be quite.

He goes upstairs and enters their room. He takes off his jacket.

Kat: It's ok I am not sleeping.

Tommy turns on the light.

Tommy: Are you still awake?

He kisses her on the cheek.

Kat: Yes, despite my tiredness I can't sleep.

Tommy: I know you are depressed. I'm depressed too. But things will get better.

He takes of his clothes and lies on the bed.

Kat: Better for whom? For us or our jobs? Goodnight.

Tommy: Goodnight.

Tommy looks worried. Kat sheds tears.

They turn their backs to each other and sleep.

End Of Episode.