A day or so after Zhane had hypnotized Andros. The four of them left for Mariner Bay to meet up with the light speed team. It was also the place where Andros was keeping the Mega Ship safely hidden from the rest of the world. Andros, Ashley, Karone and Zhane were all at Light Speed Base. They were all in a large garage like room. Inside in the center of the room was a large space ship the Mega Ship Andros and the other red rangers had used to go to the moon. It looked to have gadgets of all kinds equipped with it from blaster to bright light. In the inside of the ship, were several rooms, cabins to sleep in, a mess hall, medical room, computer room and then the main deck. There were several workers working on the ship, putting the last finishing touches on it. Also in the room was Carter his wife Dana, who was three months pregnant. Ryan, Captain Mitchell, Kelsey, Chad, Joel, his wife Angela and their couple month's old daughter Jasmine. Only days ago had Andros and the others called them to inform them of the threat. It had come to a shock to all of them. None of them were ever expecting to see the CellBorgs again.
They all stood in silence watching as the new ship was getting a last few test and adjustments done. To make sure it would be safe enough to make the journey and hopeful make it back home. Andros eyed the light speed rangers carefully doing his best not to draw attention to him. He knew very well that not all the light speed team would come along for this mission, even none of them had come out and said they wouldn't being going. Dana was a given there was no way she would be going. It would be far too dangerous for her and the baby. He was sure Ryan, Chad and Kelsey would be going. Which left Carter and Joel to question whether they would or wouldn't. Andros knew they would both have to make a very hard decision, a decision that couldn't be taken lightly. Carter has a child on the way, and Joel has a couple months' old daughter to think about. And the time was nearing when Carter and Joel would have to make a choice. And by the looks on their faces Andros knew they did not want to go.
Andros knew if those two did not come there were other rangers out there. He still had to get in touch with Jason, which was one group of rangers he wanted to avoid for as long as he could. And then that left Wes, Jen and Eric to get in touch with. Andros was positives those three would join the mission. He also knew it would be too dangerous to bring ranger that no longer had their powers, so contacting the wild force team was out of the question. And besides if they failed this mission, it might be good to have them here, just to be on the safe side. Incase anything happened. Ashley could sense the stress and deep concern in Andros. He was worried far more worried then she has ever seen him. Ashley put her arms around him letting him know she was there for him.
Jen was in the hospital waiting room, with Wes's dad. Once she had arrived there, she called him right away. He was home sleeping when Jen called him saying Wes had been shot. He knew how bad it was by how upset and frantic Jen sounded on the phone. He got there as quickly as he could. Wes was still in surgery when he arrived. He found Jen sitting alone in the waiting room. She was still wearing her guardian uniform which showed evidence of spots of blood, Wes's blood. She was a mess. Her eyes were all red and puffy; she looked tired, hungry, and worried. Collins wasn't doing much better he was tired, and concerned. His son had been shot, his only son. He never thought in a million years that Wes would ever get shot.
Alec Collins walked over to Jen and sat down in the chair next to her. He didn't say anything. He just put his arm around her, trying to confer best as possible. Hours seemed to pass before anyone came out to talk to them. It was heart wrenching not know what was going on. How he was? Was he okay? One of the doctors finally did come over to see them it was nearly morning, and both of them had not slept a wink. Jen and Alec slowly stood up; not knowing what was to be expected. The doctor smiled briefly at the two.
"I have some good news and bad news," he told them softly. Jen felt her heart aching with pain. Alec sighed deeply; as he took a deep breath in. Both of them were expecting the worse to come. "We were able to get all three bullets out…"
"Three?" cried Jen. She had only seen two bullet wounds not three. She knew then it had to be bad, Wes had been shot three times, and she knew he had lost a lot of blood.
The doctor lightly nodded his head, understanding her pain. "Yes. We found another one in the back of his right shoulder," he told them softly. Collins took a deep breath.
"And the bad news?" Collins asked softly. The doctor bit his lip, sadly.
"The bad news is your son lost a lot of blood, however we were able to give him blood back……..but he slipped into a light coma. He is breathing on his own which is a good sign. Your son is very lucky Mr. Collins. The bullet that hit him in the chest was only an inch or so from hitting his heart. If it had been any closer…….well" said the doctor softly, not wanting to get into what could have happened.
"Will he be okay? He'll wake up wont he?" asked Jen trying to hold back her tears. The doctor bit his lip, again.
"We have done all we can for him. It's up to him now. I really do believe he will wake up, it's just a matter of time," said the doctor. Jen and Collins nodded their heads understanding. The important thing now was Wes is alive. Collins could see Jen was torn inside. He knew what she wanted. He looked directly at the doctor.
"Can we see him?" he asked.
"Of course"
Jen slowly walked into Wes's room. Mr. Collins watched from outside the room, letting Jen have some time alone with Wes. Jen walked over to Wes's bed she pulled the chair close to the bed. She saw that Wes's whole right shoulder was bandage up going all the way down to his waist. He probably had a couple broken ribs, and his arm was lying in a sling to keep it from moving. She stared at his sleeping face. He was there, but at the same time not there. Jen took his hand in hers, it felt a little warm, and some of his color had come back to his face. He did look better. Better compared to the last time she saw him, when he had first gotten shot. Jen blinked a few times sleepiness was starting to take over, and she couldn't hold it back any longer. The long hours of being on the stake out and then spending hours in the waiting room, were being to take a toll on her. She stared at Wes's face, tears running down her cheeks. "Don't you die on me Wes…..Please. I….I can't lose you," tears shined in her eyes. She was so tired and hurt, she couldn't handle it anymore. Jen laid her head down next to Wes's crying softly, until she fell into a deep sleep. Collins slowly walked into the room. He stared at his son, he looked so helpless. In a way it didn't even look like his son lying there, Collins gulped in deeply. He needed to be strong, he had to be. Collins eyes then fell on Jen, his daughter-in-law, she didn't look much better. She was exhausted. It had been a rough night for her, for both of them.
Collins sighed, knowing Wes and she had been through a lot, more then any couple should have to go through. Collins walked over to Jen. He took off his jacket putting it over her shoulders. He sighed softly there was nothing he could do. "You have to pull through son. Jen needs you, I need you," he said softly. He hated not being able to do anything. Collins took a seat in the chair that was in the corner of the room. For a moment he watched the two. Until he too fell into a deep sleep, hoping and praying that Wes would make it through this.
The gang was at Kim's house hanging out. They were all in the living room watching television, when a news cast interrupted the movie they had been watching. Jason and Kim were sitting on the couch next to each other, in a friendly way. Rocky and Adam were sitting on the chairs that were on opposite sides of the couch. Tom and Trent were both asleep in their arms. "Oh man just when it was getting to the good part!" complained Rocky. Everyone ignored his complaint and paid attention to the newscaster, knowing it must be something important.
"This just in yesterday in Silver Hills late in the night the gang of thieves known as the Bashers have been arrested…."
"Hey that's where Wes, Jen, and Eric are I wonder if they had anything to do with the arrest..." announced Adam. Referring to their law enforcement friends located in Silver Hills, they lived in a city not too far from Angel Grove. As the newscaster went on, they learned of the unfortunate event that had happen during the arrest.
"However, one of the Silver Guardians Commanders was shot three times. It is unknown at the time if Commander Wesley Collins, son of Alec Collins owner and lead investor of BIO-Lab, will survive. He is listed in critical, as of now. May his family and, he be in your prayers. I now return you to your scheduled program..." Once the newscast ended the news report, everyone in the room had grim and concerned looks on their faces. They all had just learned that a friend of theirs might not make it.
"Oh man Wes…" said Rocky softly. Not wanting to believe what he had just heard. He knew Wes's job could be dangerous at times, but still he never thought anything like this would ever happen to him. They were rangers. We should be able to beat anything. He thought. But yet, he had learned even a ranger can die.
Once the channel switched back to the movie no one was in the mood to watch the movie. They were all down and depressed. "Poor Jen..." said Kim sadly. The way she said it, made everyone know what was going through Kim's mind. She was thinking about how she had lost Tommy and now it seemed Jen may lose Wes. Jason sighed, as he reached over and gently rubbed Kim on her back. Kim turned to Jason and then looked at Rocky and Adam. "I have to go see her," said Kim suddenly standing up, believing that maybe she could help Jen. She would know what Jen was going through. Perhaps she could help. But then Kim remembered her babies. The hospital was no place for them, and more then likely the hospital wouldn't let her bring them in. "But I can't the babies," said Kim sadly.
An idea came right to Rocky's head or more so a hidden agenda "We can watch them for you Kim. Right Adam?" announced Rocky winking at Adam. Adam wasn't sure at first what that meant. That is until; he saw the hidden reason behind what Rocky was getting at. Adam wasn't sure if that would be a good or bad idea at the time, but he knew one of them should go and give their condolence. And Kim was the likely person to understand what Jen would be going through. I better not regret this, or else Rocky will be dead meat, and I mean DEAD.
"Yeah. Sure it'll be fun. And Jason could go with you, so you don't have to drive up there alone," announced Adam, not at all sure if he would regret saying that last part. Adam kind of winced expecting Kim, Jason or both of them to protest against it. Which was why he was slightly surprised when Kim turned to Jason with pleading eyes. She wanted, she needed him to come.
"Would you?" she asked kindly. Jason was silent for a moment. He hesitated at first. He had some idea what Adam and Rocky were up to. And even though there was a part of him jumping at the chance, there was another part that felt guilty. He pushed both thoughts away when he looked Kim in the eyes. He saw she really wanted to do this, and needed him to go with her. Wes and Jen had helped her out lot, by giving her the money to support Tom and Trent all throughout their whole schooling career. She owed it to them to be there. Jason smiled, nodding his head.
"Of course, what are friends for," said Jason. He made the 'friend' part very clear, as he glanced at Rocky and Adam quickly, before turning his attention back to Kim.
"Oh thank you!" cried Kim throwing her arms around him. Jason was reluctant at first before putting his arms around her. Even if what Rocky and Adam have been saying is true. Jason knew he wasn't ready for this, and in a way he felt if he did act on it. It would be dishonorable to Tommy.