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Summary: This may be out of order in whatever way, but hey, its my story, I get to decide how it goes. ;-) Sorry if it takes a while for me to get it posted, but I've been writing it in whatever time I get between classes and stuff and I'm laptop less so its all scribbled down on paper and I've actually gotta find time to type it all up. But hopefully I'll find enough time somewhere. =) Happy Reading!

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Phone Calls

"Hi, Mr. Hart? This is Tommy Oliver."

"Tommy Oliver . . . Kimberly's boyfriend, right?" Mr. Hart asked after answering his phone a few minutes later.

"Yes, that would be me!"

"Hi Tommy! How is my little girl? She's not hurt or in trouble, is she?"

"No, not at all. Kimberly is great. She's just sleeping right now."

"Oh good. I'm glad she's getting some rest."

"Mr. Hart, the reason I called is because I love your daughter. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I can't even imagine what my life would be like, without her in it . . ."

"She really is something, isn't she?"

"Yes she is! She's my best friend, and the only girl that I have ever loved. And I wold like nothing more than to spend the rest of my life, making her happy."

"So tell me Tommy. What's your plan?"

"Well, I would like to marry Kimberly as soon as possible . . ."

"So isn't pregnant, is she?"

"No, she's not . . . Its just that after everything that has happened today, its made me realize just how lucky I am to have her in my life, and reminded me how much I truly love her. And I can't help but think that if things had been slightly different, we could have lost each other today. As it is, I'm supposed to be stranded in an airport somewhere with my stockcar team."

"So why aren't you?"

"Kimberly begged me to miss my flight last night, then called me on my way to the airport this morning, and begged me to come home."

"Well I'm glad you listened."

"Me too. She lost two friends today, in the Pittsburgh crash."

"Oh my!"

"Trini and Billy were on their way out to see her."

"Oh man! She must be devastated!"

"Pretty much . . . . . But she'll be ok. Kimberly always snaps back. Its just a matter of time."

"Yeah, I defiantly raised a fighter."

"Yes you did! But I love her for it. Kimberly is incredibly strong willed. She's a very strong person and never gives up on anything. Including me, although sometimes I think she should."

"Tommy, you still haven't told me. What exactly are your plans for my daughter?"

"I don't really have a plan . . . . . . . All I want, is to be the man she loves, and the one who makes her happy. Kimberly deserves all the love and happiness in the world, and I'd like to be the one to make her smile."

"Kimberly likes having nice things, and she's never had to worry about not being able to afford anything. Are you up to supporting her shopping habits?"

"As long as she doesn't constantly insist on me going with her, I think I can handle Kimberly's shopping habits. I have a really good job, racing on my uncle's stockcar team, and when I'm in town, I teach karate with my friends, at the youth center, while I save up enough money to open my own dojo."

"And how close are you to owning the dojo?"

"I could probably buy a place right now, but with the mortgage on my house, and raising my sister, I'd rather wait a little while longer. Plus, my older brother is living with us while fighting Leukemia. So things are a little rough sometimes. But we're hoping for the best with the Leukemia; maybe someday, they'll find a cure."

"That's a good attitude to have."

"Its just one of the things I learned from your daughter."

"That girl sure is a piece of work, isn't she!?!" Mr. Hart said proudly.

"She's the most amazing person I've ever met! I'm so lucky to have her in my life!"

"Kimberly will always be my little Princess. She's the most precious girl in the world, and I am so proud of the incredibly smart, talented, beautiful woman she has become . . . Kimberly has had it pretty rough at times, but she's definitely a fighter and always pulled through . . . And she's always had a soft spot for hunky boys; which I assume is why she chose you . . . . ."

"Crazy, isn't it?"

"She must really love you . . . And since I love my little girl so much, and want her to be happy, as long as she says yes to your proposal, and you promise to lover her forever and always be faithful, you have my blessing."

"I have never loved anybody more than I love your daughter. And I've always been faithful to her, and I don't have any intention of ever hurting her, or breaking her trust. All I want, is to be the man she loves, and spend the rest of my life putting a sparkle in Kimberly's eyes, and a smile on her face."

"Then you have my blessing. But I'm going to warn you . . . If I ever find out that you hurt my little girl, in any way, I will hunt you down, and hurt you myself."

"Don't worry Mr. Hart. You have nothing to worry about. I would rather be stabbed in the heard with the sharpest of knives, than cause Kimberly any pain."

"Well good! Getting my hands dirty really isn't my style anyway . . . I've got to get going Tommy, but good luck with your proposal. Tell Kimberly I said hi, and that I love her."

"I will. Thank you Mr. Hart."

"You're welcome. Goodbye Tommy."

"Bye." Tommy said as he hung up, and walked back to the kitchen where his mom was still on the phone.

"Yes . . .That sounds great! . . . . . . . . No, I think Tommy will be fine with it . . . . . . . Oh, no problem! . . . . . No, I've got it covered . . . . . . . . . No, Tommy is very flexible. He likes to humor people, so it shouldn't be a problem. I really don't think he'll mind . . . . . Oh, I think Kimberly will love that! . . . Yeah! Sounds perfect! . . . . . Sure! Take as long as you need . . . . . . . . ." Christine said, then looked to her son. "How'd it go?"

"We have his blessing."

"Oh good! And Darlene things it's a great idea also! She's going to fly out as soon as the airports open again."

"Sounds good."

"But she wants Kimberly to stay with her while she's here."

"Where is she staying?"

"I offered her our house, or your condo. But she wants to stay at her mother's."

"You're serious?"

"I'm sorry Sweetie."

"And Kimberly will do whatever Darlene wants . . ."

"Its not for very long Tommy."

"That's not the point. Kimberly needs me."

"And she has you . . . Its not forever. Just for a few weeks. I think you'll survive."

"Christine?" Darlene said coming back to the phone.

"Yes."

"I have the perfect dress for Kimberly! I saw it in a window down the street. I'll e-mail a picture of it to Kimberly after tomorrow, and if she likes it, I'll go buy it and bring it with me."

"Sounds great!"

"I thought so! I think Tommy will really love it . . ."

~ ~ ~ Meanwhile, in the livingroom ~ ~ ~

"Hello?" Kimberly said in a slightly groggy voice, as she answered her ringing cellular phone.

"Kimberly, I need a favor . . ."

"Who is this?"

"Don't freak out. Its Trini."

"That's not funny! Trini died you moron! Don't do that to me!"

"Kim, its really me."

"Why are you lying to me?"

"Kim, I'm serious. Billy and I escaped . . ."

"Look, whoever you are, you're extremely sick and twisted. And I can't believe you're doing this to me!"

"Kim, its really me. How can I prove it to you? I really need your help right now!"

"Tell me something that only Trini knows . . ."

"We're rangers. Or at least we were. All of us; you, me, Tommy, Jason, Billy, Zack, Aisha, Rocky and Adam. Zordon gave us powers . . . . . Please Kim, you've gota help me!" the person begged.

"What do you want me to do?"

"Is Tommy with you?"

"Yeah, he's here somewhere, why?"

"Get Tommy and meet us on eh mountain where the command center was, before it blew up. Billy and I need you."

"What time?"

"Right now!"

"Ok, whatever, I'm coming." she said, then hung up the phone, and left the room to find Tommy. "Tommy, we've gotta go." Kimberly said grabbing his arm.

"Go where?"

"Just trust me. We gotta go."

"Go where?"

"Quit asking questions. I'll explain on the way. But we really have to go."

"Ok. Go get AnneMarie and David."

"No. Just you and me . . . . . Its important."

"What?"

"No question . . ."

"Ok . . .Mom, we'll be back." Tommy said as she grabbed his car keys off the kitchen counter and followed Kimberly outside. "Where are we going?"

"Command Center."

"What!?! That was destroyed years ago!"

"Just drive! I got a phone call claiming to be Trini, saying to meet her and Billy on the mountain."

"Kim, this is crazy!"

"I know. But something is telling me to go."

"This is so weird."

"I know . . . The person said they escaped . . ."

"How?"

"I don't know . . . . . But if there's any chance they're alive, I have to take it." Tommy reached for Kimberly's hand, bringing it to his mouth to kiss it, as he drove.





To Be Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .