DISCLAIMER: The Power Rangers arten't mine, they're Saban's. This is the first in a trilogy of fics with songs by (don't laugh, at least I rather proudly admit I'm a fan)The Partridge Family. This is from Tommy's point of view, and these 3 songs come from the Partridge Family album titled 'Notebook'...
TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER by C.A. TURNEREven though they had long since broken up, and he was now happy with Kat Hilliard, the news still hit Tommy Oliver like a ton of bricks.
-Kim...& Zack? Why does this upset me, much less suprise me? I shouldn't expect her to be pining for me, but I didn't expect this. Jason, or Billy, maybe, but...-
Kimberly Hart & Kat were talking at the Youth Center. Both had long since become good friends, and had went shopping with Trini Kwan. Tommy, however, felt that he and Zack had some things to talk about.
Tommy didn't have that long to wait. Zack Taylor was standing in the doorway of the Youth Center. Although still friendly, Zack's tone was cautious. "Heard you wanted to talk. What's up?
In the parking lot, instead of fists flying, jokes were being told, and a honest, heartfelt talk was taking place. Zack was talking about Angela, & Tommy told him about his time with Kimberly. At this time, Ernie had the radio on a '70's station, and the Partridge Family's 'Take Good Care Of Her' came on. "Man, talk about ironic. I know I don't have to tell you that, Zack. I can tell. You love Kim. With every inch of your being. So why do I feel so...uneasy?"
"'Cause in a way, you still love her. Not like you once did, but, a small part of you will always be connected to her. Just like me and Angela." Zack then broke off when he saw Tommy start to snicker. He was about to do the same. "You know, Tommy, you & Kim..."
"You & Angela..." Tommy started.
As one, they said "I always thought she was wrong for you!" This was followed by another series of guffaws, broken up by Kim, Kat, Trini, & Billy Cranston, Trini's main squeeze. "We're going for pizza, wanna come?" Billy asked.
As one, the 2 said "What are we waiting for?"
Zack walked over to Kimberly and wrapped his arms around her. Kim asked "You and Tommy get everything squared away?"
"Yup. One thing. How do you feel about it. Tommy, I mean?"
"Well, Zack, I do love him, a part of me always will, but you should know this: I am completely, honestly, & totally in love with you, and that's that.
The kiss she gave him sealed it right there.
TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY
Looks like I lost the only love I ever knew I can see it in the way she looks at you Before you take her hand and slowly walk away There's one thing I got to say Now you've got my baby, better treat her like a lady, Take good care of her And you better always love her, never leave her for another, Take good care of her Even though I lost and you're the better man, I'll try to swallow all my pride and shake your hand But I'll be watching you and every move you make And I've just got one thing to say Now you've got my baby, better treat her like a lady Take good care of her And you better always love her, never leave her for another Take good care of her Better treat her right, love her day and night, always make her feel that you care Better be around for when she's feeling down, 'cause if you treat her wrong, I'll be there Now you've got my baby, better treat her like a lady, Take good care of her…
The End