The four teens start to meander on a tour of the neighborhood. Yori walked close to Ron almost touching him. Kim had an uncharacteristic dark cloud on her demeanor. Hirotaka walked next to her not paying attention to the continuous commentary by Ron.

Coming up to the Pre-K Ron to the front, "This is where it all began. First day of Pre-K when Kim and I met and a life long partnership started."

Kim frowned and looked away. Were they life long partners? She tried to shake the thoughts out of her head. She wasn't sure anymore. Ron was changing. She didn't know what was going to happen anymore. She didn't really want to be romantic with Ron. She had convinced herself of that. He was nice yes. And good looking at times. Especially when he smiled. And then there were the times when he ran his hand through his hair…

No, Kim, get a hold of yourself. Ron is your friend, your best friend. Not some boy to crush on. Well he is, just not for you. Then why are you getting angry that ninja skank for hanging onto him. She is not a skank. She is nice. It seems. Ron deserves to be happy. So do you. I have Josh. But Josh is no Ron. Luckily. How can you say that? He is so handsome, and artistic and sigh. Would he risk his life for you on a regular basis for nothing more than your friendship? Well… See, Ron would give you his life, his heart, his soul. I know. Yes, because he already has done it. Yes. And what have you done with it? I… Nothing, that's what, at least nothing good. SHUTUP! No, you have treated Ron badly because he didn't fit into your dreams about Josh, now you are angry that someone else is interested in something that you cast aside. Come on Wade, beep me now. Sure, dodge the hard stuff, and get along with the easy stuff like saving the world. That is not hard; you do it daily, dealing with your emotions like an adult THAT is hard.

Kim unknowingly walked over to the swings and sat down. Lost in her argument with herself she didn't see a shadow approach till it was cast over her.

"Hey, Kim," said the voice of the shadow.

Looking up Kim saw Josh, "Oh, HI! JOSH!"

Josh Mankey rubbed his ear, "Guess you are happy to see me, huh?"

"You don't know how much."

"Hey, KP. Oh, Hi Mankey."

"Stoppable. Who's with you?"

"This is Yori, we met when I went to Japan for school, and this is Hirotaka he came here. So what are you doing here?" Ron said suspiciously.

"Well I was on my way over to Kim's house to see if she would like to go out this evening."

"I'd love to Josh," Kim said glaring at Ron.

Ron looked curiously at his friend. "I guess it is three for Bueno Nacho after Fredrick lands and Monkeyboy gets his ass kicked."

"RON! You will hit Josh over my dead body!"

"Uh, Kim, chill. I meant Monkey Fist. Remember him? Still at large in the area? We were going to get him when he made a grab for Fredrick? Anyway why would I want to take down Mankey?"

Kim glanced away from Ron. "It's just I know you don't like him. And now …"

"Kim, in your own words, I am so over that. I have decided not to beat myself up anymore. It is time for the Ronster to take charge of his own life. Go have fun you kids. Just leave a message with your dad so we can get in and take out Monkey Fist and his neebish ninjas."

"No, I need to take care of business. Sorry Josh, but duty calls," she says going close to the crush. "Can I get a rain check?" All of a sudden she kisses him full on the lips.

"Uh, s-s-sure Kim."

Smiling a smile of triumph Kim walks a way from the group.