"Did you really think you were rid of me, Wes?" Hexasaur laughed. "I'm a part of you now, as you are a part of me. You will kill your friends, and the first one to go will be your lover."

"No! Shut up. Leave me alone. I am not evil!" yelled Wes, searching around in the darkness of the desert-like location, but he couldn't see Hexasaur anywhere, only gusting dark shadows surrounding him.

"Oh, but we all have our dark sides," his voice hissed within the gusty wind. "You came so close to killing them all, killing her. The very woman you love. If that's not evil, then I don't know what evil is."

His heart was pounding with fear. "No. That wasn't me, that was you, you were controlling me." But even as he spoke there was doubt in his voice.

"Was I?" Wes didn't respond. "You're evil through and through, you're no different from Ransik, but only worse. You tried to kill your friends, the people that love you."

Wes felt a shiver go down his back, as he heard Hexasaur's words repeated over and over. "You're a coldhearted killer…"

"No, I'm not evil. I'm not a monster…."

Wes tossed and turned in his sleep, whimpering. "No, I'm not evil. I'm not a monster," he repeated over and over, until he woke up. The first thing he noticed was he wasn't in the desert anymore. He was in his room, it was still dark out. He then felt someone lying close next to him. He turned his head; it was Jen, sleeping soundly. He just stared at her peaceful form, just watching her sleep made him feel so safe and secure.

He ran his hand over his damp face. "Just a dream," he sighed, but hidden deep inside were his fears and fear that it wasn't over, that maybe Hexasaur was and would always be a part of him.

Wes got out of bed and headed out of the room, silently, not wanting to disturb Jen. He walked out back and found Alex sitting out on the porch.

"Couldn't sleep?"

Wes was too tried to try and figure out how Alex knew it was him or even knew that he wasn't sleeping well. "No." He walked up behind Alex. "What are you doing up? It's like three in the morning," asked Wes.

"Waiting." Alex turned to Wes and smiled faintly at the confused look on his double's face. "I know you've been having nightmares, Wes. It's common after what you've been through."

"I don't know what you're talking about," he lied.

"Look, you may think you can fool the others, but you can't fool me," replied Alex, slightly harsh.

"It's just a dream. It doesn't mean anything."

Alex crossed his arms against his chest. "You sure about that? Because the look on your face proves otherwise."

Wes wasn't in the mood to get into an argument with Alex at this time in the morning. He was tired and hadn't been sleeping well. "What does it matter what I think? It seems you've already made your own assumptions." Wes shook his head. He didn't have to answer to Alex. "Look, just forget about it. I'm fine." Wes turned around and started to storm off.

"Wes, wait." Wes stopped, but didn't turn around. "Both you and I know they're more than just dreams." Alex sighed. "If you let me, I'll help you. I can make them go away; otherwise they'll only get worse."

"What's the catch?" asked Wes, turning around.

"Excuse me?" asked Alex.

"What's the catch?" Wes stepped forward. "You help me and I stay away from Jen. Is that it?"

"There's no catch, Wes, no strings attached."

Wes nodded his head. "But you still don't like the idea of Jen and me being together."

"No I don't. I think it's very irresponsible, but," Alex bowed his head down, "I won't stop you from being with her."

Wes nodded his head. 'Thanks."

Alex nodded his head, not replying, knowing his reply would only start another argument, which is something they didn't need. "Come on, let's get some rest; we have a lot of work to do tomorrow."

"Right," answered Wes softly as he headed back into the house.

The bell rang and the students got up and flashed out the door. Trent was the last one in the classroom, gathering up his books. Tommy got up from his desk and walked over to Trent.

"How's your father doing?"

"Okay. He's been resting a lot, taking it easy, at home. It'll probably be a while until things seem normal, or as close to normal as we can get." Trent sighed, knowing there would be a lot of changes that would be happening in the near future. "It's a big adjustment for him. He won't be able to do some things the way he used to."

"Yeah," answered Tommy softly, gripping his shoulder. "But things will get better. It's just going to take time is all."

"Yeah. Time that a week ago I didn't have, but thanks to you and Alex, I have that now. Thanks, Dr. O; I really appreciate what you did for me, for everything. You stuck by me when no one else would."

Tommy smiled. "Well, let's just say I know what it's like to be in your shoes, but you're welcome. You're a good person Trent, don't let what happened to you ever change that."

"I won't." Trent smiled and started to head out the door, but stopped and turned around. "How are you doing, with your…"

"Okay. I've been doing a lot better lately. Thanks for asking." With that said, Trent gave a quick nod and headed off to lunch.

"Are you sure this is safe?" asked Hayley, looking to Alex, as she set up a computer to help Wes fall into a deep sleep.

"I can't promise anything."

"Then why the hell are we doing this?" yelled Jen, upset; she wasn't about to lose Wes again, not when they were so close.

"Because," Alex looked to Wes, "If we don't Hexasaur could take back control. It has to end here."

Wes nodded his head. "Then let's get this over with. I'm ready when you are, Hayley."

"Wes, are you sure about this?" asked Jen, taking his hand in hers.

"I don't want to hurt you again, or anyone." He would never be able to forgive himself if he ever put her or anyone else he cared about in danger. He needed to take care of Hexasaur once and for all. He could see the concern in her eyes. "Don't worry, I'll be okay."

"Alright. I'll be right here waiting for you."

"Actually Jen, that might not be a good idea," started Alex.

"I'm staying and that's final!" she spat, as she took a seat next to Wes, helping him lie down flat on his back.

"Okay, everything's set. You should be feeling sleepy any moment now."

Even before she finished, Wes was already feeling the effects of the medicine taking over. His eyes felt heavily and tired. He kept his eyes locked on Jen, wondering if this would be the last time he ever saw her. "I love you…" he whispered as he fell into a deep sleep.

She held his hand tightly. "I love you too."

Alex sighed heavily, wondering if things with him and Jen would ever be the same again. He knew she had every right to be angry with him, about keeping the fact that Wes was alive a secret. All he was doing was trying to protect her. Why couldn't she see that? For a long moment he watched as Jen hovered over Wes's sleeping body, waiting for when this would be over, and Hexasaur would be gone forever.

Could it be that she's blinded by her love for Wes, that she can't see that he was only trying to protect her? Watching her now only proved that theory, she was blinded by love. Blinded to see that there was no chance she could ever have a life with Wes. But isn't that what love is, too blinded to see the truth right before your very eyes?

All he could do was hope that both Jen and Wes would realize the truth, before it was too late, before they went too far into their relationship, before something happened that changed everything.

"So what do we do now?" asked Hayley, walking up behind Alex.

"We wait. It's up to him now."

"Hello? Jen….Alex….Hayley….Anyone!" Wes turned around and around, seeing no one, only the sand and the bright sun shining down on him. He was confused; the last thing he remembered was being in the lab with Jen, Alex, and Hayley, but they were nowhere in sight and this sure wasn't the lab.

Then as if lightning had struck, it was all coming back to him: his nightmares, Alex's plan for how to stop them and Hexasaur. He looked down at his wrist and noticed it was bare. "My morpher." He turned around, looking for it, but it was nowhere to be seen. "Where is it?"

Laughter emerged from behind Wes. "You fool! Did you really think your morpher would be able to come with you?" mocked Hexasaur.

"Hexasaur! I should have known it wouldn't be long until you showed up," remarked Wes turning around to face his alter ego.

Hexasaur smirked. "It's a shame you don't have your morpher. I was hoping to get a good workout, oh well. I guess I'll just have to wait until I kill you and take over your body once more. I think I'll take the pink ranger out first….How do you feel about that?" Hexasaur laughed as he saw anger burn in Wes's eyes. "Or better yet, maybe I should keep her around, have some fun, if you know what I mean."

"You're not going to lay a hand on her!" roared Wes, leaping forwards, but only for Hexasaur to evade his attack. Wes, angry and out of control, tripped over a large rock and fell to the ground hard.

"Pitiful," Hexasaur stood over Wes, glaring down at him. "You know, now that I think about it, I'm sure Alex knew you wouldn't have your morpher, knew you wouldn't be able to defeat me without it. Maybe he wants you dead, just as much as I do."

Wes was frozen. The more he thought about it, the more it was beginning to make sense. With him out of the way, Alex would be rid of him and free to be with Jen. Wes became stricken with doubt. "No!" Wes shook his head, but it was too late, doubt had already taken over and images flashed in his mind of Alex and Jen together, kissing, making love, being together, with him out of the picture. "NOOOOOO!" roared Wes.

Hexasaur grabbed Wes by the neck. "You see, Wes, you need me. With me we can rule the world. No one would ever get in our way. Jen would be ours forever and you would never have to worry about Alex or anyone taking her away, ever. How about it Wes, join me."

What to do, what to do. His mind felt corrupted and changed, images he couldn't get out of his mind, envy and hate. Wes closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to clear his mind. He slowly opened his eyes and they locked with Hexasaur.

"Well?"

"I'll never join you! Even if that means having to lose Jen forever….I won't be yours, not again." Wes then felt Hexasaur's grip give away and he fell to the sandy ground.

"You have made your decision," Hexasaur smirked. "You may have beaten me, but I can promise you that your love with her will be cursed for all time. Goodbye, red ranger…" Hexasaur then burst into flashes.

Wes shielded his eyes from the hot flames.

"Wes!" he heard a voice.

"Huh?" Wes looked around but saw no one.

"Come on, honey, wake up, it's over."

"Jen?"

"Wes?" Jen said, gently rubbing his cheek.

His eyes slowly opened and the first thing he saw was Jen looking down at him, a bright smile on her face.

"Hey big guy, you did it."

"Yeah, good job Wes," said Alex, giving a brief warm smile. Then he bid farewell, deciding to give Jen and Wes some time alone; even though deep down he didn't agree with what they were doing, he just didn't have it in him right now to put a stop to it.

"How'd it go?" asked Jen, helping Wes sit up.

Wes started to tell her what had happened, but stopped, not wanting to repeat Hexasaur's last words. 'Your love with her will be cursed for all time.' He smiled warmly. "It went just fine, no problems at all." He leaned in and hugged her tightly, not wanting to let her go.

"Hey, what this? Not that I mind." Jen looked into Wes's eyes.

"I'm just happy to have you in my life and that we can finally be together the way we should have been a long time ago." Wes then leaned closer and kissed her deeply on the lips. For the moment all he wanted to do was hold on to her for dear life and pray that Hexasaur's final words would never come true. And Wes was going to do everything in his power to make sure that they didn't.