DISCLAIMER: Saban, DC, you know the rest. The song Woman is by John Lennon. Thanks, and how's that for a short disclaimer?
by: Carl Turner
Tommy Oliver, Kimberly Hart, Trini Kwan, & Hal Jordan were talking at the Watchtower, discussing upcoming wedding plans(Tommy/Kimberly), new relationships(Trini/Billy Cranston) and old love affairs(Hal), when Zack Taylor teleported up, looking like he had a major decision to make. Trini asked him "What's up? You look like you're a million miles away."
Zack frowned "I was with Angela. Luckily, our last 6 dates ended either before my communicator went off, or she had to cancel. But, I've been thinking about the unavoidable, and I talked to Zordon about this. I think I'm gonna tell Angela about..."
"Zack, are you really considering telling her about you as the Black Ranger?" Hal asked.
"Yes. I feel that I should."
Tommy asked "What did Zordon say about that?"
"He said that 'That is a decision that only you can make.' Guys, there have been so many times that I just wanted to take her in my arms and tell her everything. Look, if I'm going to spend the rest of my life with this woman, there can't be any secrets between us, at least I don't think so." Zack told them.
Tommy spoke again. "Zack, she's not a hero or heroine. Would she understand it at all?"
"What is a hero or heroine. A person who tries to help anyone in need. Angela does do that with children, animals, anyone. So, she is a hero. Can we trust her? If I didn't how can I say that I love her?"
"Besides, Tommy, we've all known Angela for years. She's a very understanding person who loves Zack for who he is. I think he can trust her, definitely. Besides, Zack's got a point, it's best not to have any secrets between any couple." Kimberly spoke.
"So, Zack, what are you going to do?" Trini wanted to know.
"I'll let you know, but for what it's worth, nothing's changed. I still feel that I have to tell her.
* * *
2 days later, at the park...
Angela & Zack were having a private picnic in the park. She looked at him and asked "You look like you've got something important to tell me. What is it?"
Zack cleared his throat, which was suddenly very dry. "Angela, you know how you have certain...facets...to your personality that no one else seems to know about...anyway, you know about the Black Ranger, and how he and the other Rangers are members of the JLA? Well..." he started, when she put 2 fingers to his lips and shushed him.
"I know. I was wondering when you were going to tell me."
"How long have you known?"
"For sure? 2 days ago, when you were over, when you left, I had something to tell you, and I came out and you were talking to both the Red Ranger & Hawkman, and then disappeared in a flash of black light. That pretty much said it all."
"Before I go any further...How do you feel about all this?"
"I've got a confession to make...now that I know, I'm a little... jealous of...Wonder Woman. I mean, every guy in class, if he isn't nuts about the Pink Ranger, it's her. Now I know I don't have to worry about that. But...how will you find the time just to be Zack Taylor?"
With that question asked, both Zack & Angela talked for almost 2 hours about their planned life together, future plans that were seperate from each other, and any other problems that may rear their ugly little heads in the future, and were convinced that they were destined to be together, now more than ever. Soon, they were at Angela's front door in a very loving embrace.
Holding her gently, Zack spoke "Angela, I can't imagine the rest of my life without you. It's gonna be great between us.
Angela smiled. "I feel that too. But I also see some serious times ahead. You worried?"
"With you by my side? No way!" But as they kissed, the signal went off. Angela looked at Zack. "Go.Show the world you care. I'll be waiting for you when you get back."
Zack quickly kissed her on the lips, then waited as she went inside. As he disappeared in a flash of black light, he know knew that in his heart, he did the right thing, and he was now higher than a kite.
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WOMAN
JOHN
LENNON
Woman,
I can hardly express
My
mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness
 After all, I'm forever in your debt
 And woman I will try to express
My
inner feelings and thankfulness
For
showing me the meaning of success
 Ooooo, well well, Do do do do do
Ooooo,
well well, Do do do do do
Woman,
I know you understand
The
little child inside the man
 Please remember my life is in your hands
And
woman hold me close to your heart
However
distant, don't keep us apart
 After all, it is written in the stars
Ooooo,
well well, Do do do do do
Oooooo,
well well, Do do do do do
And
 Woman, please let me explain
I
never meant to cause you sorrow or pain,
 So let me tell you again and again and again
 I love you, yeah yeah, now and forever