DISCLAIMER
Resubmitted because somehow not all of the chapter went through. There's a scene in this chapter where Conner translates what Billy says. This came about from "Leader of the Whack" where he acted all intellectual. If you don't see it, once again, it hasn't gone through. If this happens, tell me please. Everything but the Gragon and Crangons belong to Fox Kids, Haim Saban, and Disney.
The next day at Reefside High, Tommy's paleontology class was waiting impatiently.
"Where is he? It's not like Dr. Oliver to be so late," Cassidy stated. Though she sounded impatient, Kira could plainly hear the concern in her voice.
"Uh, Dr. O's sick today," Kira said.
"Yeah, and he asked a friend of his to fill in," Ethan spoke up.
"Well, who?" wondered Devin. His question was answered when a tall, distinguished man walked in and up to the front of the room.
"Good morning, class. My name is Mr. Cranston and I will be taking over for Dr. Oliver until he feels better," he told them.
"Mr. Cranston, are you really sure you can take over Dr. Oliver's class? I mean, paleontology is a really hard subject," Cassidy stated. Billy had to bite back a smile.
"You must be Cassidy Cornell," he realized.
"Wha---how did you know my name?" Cassidy asked.
"Tommy's told me a lot about you," Billy responded. "And in answer to your question, Ms. Cornell, I have done my fair share of paleontological research and am more than adequately sufficient to fill in," he continued.
"Huh?" she asked.
"He's studied paleontology and can fill in," Conner translated.
"Uh, precisely," Billy said, somewhat surprised. He hadn't used his techno-speak in years and usually Trini was the only one who could understand him.
"So, what chapter are we on?" Billy questioned. Trent told him and the class began.
