Hi everyone, I'm so sorry it's taken so long for me to update. Life's been a little hectic lately. But, at least things are getting interesting in the story. I really appreciated everyone's reviews; they always keep me motivated to write more. I'm hoping to add one more chapter at some point this weekend but I can't make any promises. I guess that's it. Thank's so much to everyone who keeps coming back for more.

Tommy was in complete shock at the former Pink Ranger's gesture. She had actually kissed him on the cheek with no reservations or hesitation. Now he was more confused than ever. It wasn't that he thought that Kimberly no longer cared for him, he just figured that he had merely become an acquaintance to her because it had been so long since they'd had any contact with one another.

Noticing Dr. Oliver's surprised expression Kimberly realized that Lord Zedd had been right. Tommy had recognized her and that's why he was standing before her now. 'What am I going to do?' she worried as she remembered her master's anger the day before. She was going to have to be very careful this time; no slip ups like she'd had with Skull.

"So," said the handsome man nervously, "How have you been?"

He couldn't understand what was going on 'Her eyes should be glowing red right about now, why is she acting so sweet?' he thought.

"I've been good," replied the beautiful young women sweetly, "I guess now you know that I've moved back to Angel Grove."

"Yeah," replied Tommy "here you are."

There was an awkward pause, which didn't last for long thanks to Skull.

"So, Tommy," he said suspiciously "what brings you back? Haven't seen you around in quite a while."

That was the last question Tommy wanted to answer. He knew he should have come up with an excuse before he arrived but he figured Kimberly wouldn't even give him a chance to say hello.

"Uh," began Tommy "I came out here on a dig."

"A dig?" questioned Bulk. Everyone looked at Tommy like he had gone mad.

"Yeah, a dig. I'm a paleontologist now and I thought I'd come out for the weekend and check out the Angel Grove Mountains."

Bulk and Skull immediately cracked up laughing.

"That's a good one Tommy," said Bulk in between chuckles, "but what's the real reason you came out her?"

Tommy turned red. The nerve of these guys laughing at him in front of Kimberly, no less, when they didn't even go to college.

"No, seriously," he said defensively, "I got my doctorate in paleontology and I now teach at a high school in Reefside."

The duo laughed even harder at his effort to impress them. Tommy was beginning to get really agitated with them, and he would have put them in their place if he hadn't of noticed Kimberly staring down at her shoes. She looked as if she wasn't the least bit interested in the conversation that had been taking place around her. Instead she appeared to be deep in thought.

Little did Tommy know Kimberly was in the middle of a personal battle within herself. She was having a hard time establishing her feelings for the man standing in front of her. On the one side it was Tommy, good old Tommy. He had always been there for her whether they were dating or not. On the other hand it was Tommy, the same guy who let Katherine ruin her life and steal her spot on the team and not to mention in the gang. Deciding that the Tommy she preferred was long gone; Kimberly wasn't going to let this guy get the best of her. In fact she was going to get the best of him.

"Kim," said a voice bringing her to her senses. It was Tommy. "Do you want to maybe take a walk?" Tommy realized that of course Kimberly wouldn't show her true colors in front of Bulk and Skull, he needed to get her alone.

"Sure," said Kimberly smiling "in fact, how about you walk me home?"

She was so friendly. Tommy was beginning to feel remorse for ever having suspected her of such horrible things.

But, before taking a step she turned to Skull who was still recovering from his outburst.

"Pick me up at eight handsome," she said and then led the way out the Youth Center.

Tommy was astonished, the look on his face was classic, Kimberly wished she'd had a camera.

Outside, Tommy finally caught up with her, forgetting all about the evil Pink Ranger and Lord Zedd, he just had to know what was going on with her and Skull.

"Kim," he said matching her stride "so, you and Skull?"

"Well, I always thought he was kinda cute."

Kimberly giggled, she was very happy with the way things were turning out today. She clearly remembered how hard her ex-boyfriend had taken it when Miss Chief had put a spell on her back in high school, which caused her to fall head over heels in love with Skull. She knew exactly which buttons to push now, and she was going to push every one of them.

Tommy stopped dead in his tracks. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. Kimberly never much cared for Skull before and she certainly never thought he was cute. Tommy just tried to shake it off and change the subject. But he could not help but think there was something suspicious going on.

"So, how's it feel to be home?" he asked changing the subject.

"Pretty good," replied Kimberly, "actually everything's perfect, just like it always was, except even better."

"How's that?" inquired Tommy. He couldn't imagine things ever being any better than they were back in high school.

"Well, I don't have to worry about being at Zordon's immediate service every five seconds,"

Kimberly realized that, that probably wasn't a very good thing to say when Tommy was already suspicious of her. It just kind of slipped.

"What do you mean Kim?" he grabbed her arm and stopped her from walking, "I thought you always loved being a ranger?"

"I did," said Kimberly immediately in her defense, "I guess it just came out wrong. What I meant to say was that I don't have to worry about Lord Zedd and Rita's constant attacks anymore."

'Oh Tommy please believe me,' she thought realizing that she may have just blown her cover. 'Quick Kimberly change the subject.'

"So you're in Reefside now?" she asked.

Tommy was still pondering her last statement but if she was the evil Pink Ranger then she probably already guessed his motives. He'd have to a least try to throw her off.

"Yeah, it's pretty great down there. It's a lot like Angel Grove. The people are really wonderful and I think I'm really starting to like it."

"I bet you are," said Kimberly under her breath referring to Haley.

"Hmm?" said Tommy.

"Oh, I said it sounds like you are," answered Kim.

The two were silent for a couple of minutes, until they reached the lake. Kimberly was the first to speak.

"So why don't you tell me why you're really here?"

Tommy froze. He was so confused because she should have already known why he was there. What was taking her so long to reveal herself?

"Well, I uh, um..." he began stuttering like a fool.

"Save it Tommy," she said annoyed, "I know."

"You know what?" he asked eagerly.

"I know you're the Black Ranger," she whispered.

Tommy immediately shifted into a battle ready stance. 'I was right,' he thought, 'it's true Kimberly is the Pink Ranger.' Just as his worst fears were confirmed Kimberly began to giggle.

"Cut it out Tommy, I was being serious," she playfully punched him in the shoulder and continued walking in the direction of her house.

Tommy was really lost now. She was acting like nothing had ever happened back in Reefside. She seemed to have no clue.

"I'm being serious too Kimberly," he said puzzled, "how do you know who I am?" Tommy knew Jason hadn't told her about the Dino Powers because he had promised to guard the secret as if it were his own. So then how else could she have known?

"Relax," she said composing herself, "I saw you and the new rangers on the news back in Florida and I immediately recognized your fighting style, your cute little 'hiya', and well just you." She looked up into his eyes and smiled just like she used to.

"Oh." Said Tommy baffled. If she was able to recognize him on the news then surely he must have been correct in recognizing her in person. But then why was she looking at him like that? If she really was evil then how come he couldn't see it in her eyes?

"Why," said Kim jokingly, "did you think I was gonna turn into some big scary monster or something?"

"I'll take care of that for you," said an unwelcomed voice in the distance.