Disclaimer: Well, as usual, I don't own the rangers. The characters not on the show are my own.

AN: Well, thanks to those who reviewed the last chapter. I love reading them and I look forward to your comments. Keep them coming.

BAD NEWS AND GOOD NEWS

Trini knocked lightly on the door of room 212 and smiled when Billy waved her in. "Hi Mr. Benner."

"Hello Trini. I've missed having you kids in class. So has everyone else. The grading curve hasn't been much since you left." He smiled as the couple laughed. "I hear you are coming back for good."

Billy nodded. "Yeah. We are back for good." He looked up at his teacher with a frown. "I have something to ask you though."

"What is it?" Jack Benner frowned when he saw Billy's face. "What's wrong?"

"Dad told me about your disease and cancer. I want to know if I have your permission to go into the lab to work on my science Fair project." Billy gave him a weak smile. "Am I allowed to tell you what it is?"

"Well, I know it had something to do with some medicine for the disease." Jack squeezed his hand. "If you think you can actually do something with it, then go ahead." He frowned as a thought came to him. "You know that nobody can help you right?"

Billy smiled. "Yeah." He pointed to Trini. "She will be my helper. You know, getting the ingredients while I do the work. Is that ok?"

"Yes it is, as long as she doesn't do anything besides that or take notes for you." Jack smiled over at Trini. "Are you ok with that?"

"Oh yeah!" She smiled as she caught site of their friends outside the door. "I think somebody wants to say hi right now though."

Jack nodded. "I'll get in touch with Mr. Kaplan so the two of you are allowed to get into the lab before, during, and after school." He patted Billy's hand. "You do what you can to get that cure done right."

"I will." Billy smiled as they headed towards the door. "Just one more thing, can I tell you what disease I was working on a cure for?"

"Yes you can. I'm very curious to know." Jack Benner leaned back as he waited for Billy's answer.

Billy grinned as he opened the door. "I was working on a cure for Jenny's disease." He walked out of the room as his teacher stared after him in shock. "Guys, you can go in and say hi." He grinned through the window as Trini stepped out of the room. "He's really shocked by my project isn't he?"

"I believe so. It's not everyday that one of your most prized students tells you he has been working on a cure for your disease." Trini put a hand on his shoulder as their friends slowly stepped out of the room. "You guys can head on out, we are going to stay with Hank for a while."

Tommy nodded. "We'll see you later then. He wants to talk to you guys for a minute."

Billy nodded as they headed off before re-entering the room. "Did you need something?"

"Not really. I just wanted to congratulate the two of you." Mr. Benner smiled. "Hank told me once that he thought the two of you would grow up to be just like your parents. He was right." Jack motioned Billy over. "If you succeed at your cure, I would be glad to be your guinea pig. After all, I can't get any worse."

Billy nodded. "If I get it to the right level and potency, I will see to it that Dad convinces the doctors to allow it." Billy smiled down at him. "Do you think you will be able to go to Graduation?"

Jack looked away quickly. "I don't know. Honestly, the doctor's aren't sure." He looked back up to see Billy's pale face. "If you are going to work on that cure, then I will see to it that you get the best equipment available. I have a list of contacts that you can use. I'll have Mr. Kaplan get it for you when you return to school."

Billy nodded. "Thank you." He smiled as his teacher yawned. "You better get some more rest. I'll see you later."

"Goodbye you two." He shook his head as they left. "I'll never get over how grown up they've gotten over the past few years."

"We've got a good reason for it too." Billy smiled as he stuck his head back in the door. "I forgot to ask you something else."

"What's that?" He laughed as he spotted Trini right behind Billy. "I'll try to give you an answer."

"Do you think the doctors will alloy you to get out of the hospital for a day if there is a nurse with you?" Billy grinned at Trini. "There is an exhibition this coming Saturday. Actually there are a lot of them but there is one in particular. The others don't know we are back for good so we are using disguises to move around town. It's just something I would love to have you see."

"I'm sure they would Billy." He smiled as a nurse brought a tray of food in for him. "After all, I am only being here for treatment so I will be in and out of the hospital anyway." He smiled at the nurse as she left. "Have your dad talk to my doctor. If he thinks I can, then I will go."

"Ok, I will tell him. Enjoy your lunch." Billy waved as he closed the door. "Okay Tri, where to now?"

"Well, we still have time to get to the cabin and get Bulk and Skull out of there." She smiled as Hank walked up to them. "Can you find something to keep Bulk and Skull busy in the afternoons and evenings this week?"

"Well, there are some games we have been working on that need to be tried out. I can have them listed for that." Hank walked over to the door to Mr. Benner's room. "Let me go talk to him real quick and I'll take you home." He walked into the room as they sat down on the chairs nearby.

10 minutes later, they were on their way back to the Cranston's. "Dad, can Bulk and Skull use my old car to get to and from town?"

"Yeah, I kept its inspection and everything up to date. Why?" Hank pulled into the driveway and followed them to the house.

"We want to overhaul their motorcycle." Trini smiled at him as they passed him.

"That's great." Hank reached into a drawer in the nearby desk and pulled out a set of keys. "Ernie actually told me that their bike broke down yesterday so they will be glad to have something to drive."

"Good." Billy pulled Trini towards his room. "We have to go but we will be back for our clothes later."

"Ok." Hank smiles as a thought popped into this head. "Do you want me to get out the other pair?"

Billy grinned. "Yeah, she's deserved them." He pulled a confused Trini into his room. "Let's get some stuff packed so that we can just come back here and grab our stuff."

"If you say so Billy." She packed what clothes she had at his house and zipped her bag. "I'm ready."

"Good, let's go." They headed down to the front door and set their bags down inside the living room. "Dad, we are going."

"Ok. Remember to grab a bite to eat. I will be going back to work for a while then I am going back out with Jack." Hank waved as they headed out the door.

3 HOURS LATER

Billy sighed as he opened the front door. "Well, that went well. Let's get our things and get up to the cabin. Zack should be up there by now."

"Yeah, his mom was going to take him." She grabbed her bag and followed him to their bikes. Once up to the cabin, they parked and joined their friends on the porch. "Hey guys."

Bulk smiled and moved over for them on the swing. "Hey guys. Zack told us about Mr. Benner. I'm sorry Billy."

"It's ok. I am working on a special gift for him as my science project. But nobody can know." He glanced at all three of his friends. "You guys promise not to tell anyone?"

"Yeah." Skull caught site of their bandaged hands. "What happened to your hands?"

"Nothing to worry about." Billy looked around. "I have a proposition for you."

"What's that?" Bulk looked over at Skull.

""Well, dad told me that your bike broke down yesterday so I figured I would let you borrow my old car." Billy handed the keys to Bulk. "Dad or Ernie will be it up tomorrow morning. You guys will go with him in the afternoon while we do our thing and you will return in the late evening."

"What will we be doing?" Skull looked at Billy closely.

"Well, they have some games that need to be tried out. You will be the testers." Billy smiled as they grinned. "We are going to stay here and have someone come take your bike away to see if it can be fixed."

"I'd hate to lose that bike but seeing as how I got it cheap, I am willing to part with it if it can't be fixed." Bulk sighed as his stomach grumbled. "Who's hungry?"

Billy smiled. "Let's get some food and then get busy catching up with our school work." They headed into the cabin and into the kitchen. "Did you have any problems with anything?"

"Actually, we have been pretty good so far." Skull smiled and showed him their most recent tests. "Ernie helped us figure out a study technique that is tuned to our learning type."

"Yeah, he's a great teacher. You wouldn't think it by watching him at work but he is." Billy pulled some salad out of the refrigerator. "What do you guys want with the salad?"

Skull grinned. "I'll make something. It's something Ernie taught me to make." He went around the kitchen gathering his ingredients.

An hour later, they were all finishing up their dinner when the phone rang. Billy answered as they put their dishes in the dishwasher. "Hello?" He smiled as he listened to the person on the other end. "Ok, thanks dad."

"What did he want?" Trini followed him into the living room. "What now?"

"He talked to Mr. Kaplan and everything is set." Billy picked up his backpack. "Now, where should we start?"

Bulk looked at Skull and shrugged. "How about where you left off?"

Trini nodded. "Sounds good to me. I'll compare all the stuff learned between then and when we left and see if there is anything we need to learn to get caught up."

For the rest of the night, the teens went over their school work and got themselves on the same page. As they separated for bed, Trini looked at Billy. "You sure about our plan? I mean, what if they find it while we are away?"

Billy looked at the closed door of the guest room. "Trust me, they won't. They know I have stuff out there that is very important and personal."

Zack watched as they headed for the same room. "Hey guys, where are we all sleeping? There is one room and three of us."

Billy grinned. "We are sleeping in the living room. Trini is in my room." He walked in with her and grabbed some blankets and pillows from the closet and turned back to the door. "Goodnight."

"Goodnight Billy." Trini closed the door and got ready for bed.

"Here ya go Zack." Billy tossed him a blanket and pillow. "We can use the foldout or we can just each take a sofa." He grinned as Zack hopped onto the other sofa. "I guess that answers my question." He settled into the sofa he was standing next to. "Night Zack."

"Night Billy." Zack settled in and closed his eyes. Soon, both teens were fast asleep.

The next morning, Zack opened his eyes to see a pair of green eyes staring at him. "What the heck!" He jumped up as Billy laughed. "Don't do that to me man!"

"Sorry." Billy grinned as Ernie came out of the kitchen. "You slept right through Ernie coming and making breakfast. Luckily you woke up in time to eat. How come you were out so bad?" He moved aside as Zack got up.

"I was dreaming man." Zack grinned as they put away their blankets and pillows. "She dominated my dreams again."

"Who did?" Trini handed them each a plate of food as they sat down. She picked up her fork and dug in.

"Nobody." Zack looked at his food as Billy smiled. "It's nothing."

"If you say so man." Bulk finished his food and headed for the living room. "I'll see you guys in a few."

Skull finished his breakfast and headed after Bulk. "Enjoy!"

Ernie smiled as Billy looked at him. "Did they help ya get up to pace?"

"Actually, they did. I am surprised that I didn't miss much that I didn't understand." Billy smiled at Zack. "Now, Trini and Zack I'm not so sure about."

"Trini was fine but I am having a little trouble with the math and science." Zack shook his head as they finished their breakfasts and joined the other two in the living room.

Ernie laughed. "Well, you can help Bulk and Skull through it cause they are stumped as well." He took out his notebook. "Why don't we start with that first. Get out your science." For the next 5 hours, Ernie helped get them all on the same track and gave them the new work. He then left them to get back to the Youth Center. "I'll see you guys tomorrow a little earlier."

Billy nodded and waved as Bulk and Skull climbed into Ernie's car. "Well, that leaves us to our practice. Zack, do you want to come?"

"Sure!" He followed them out to the bikes and hopped up behind Billy. "Let's blow this joint."

Billy laughed. "If you say so!" He started up his bike and headed towards the Academy. They spent the rest of the afternoon training for the exhibition.

Around 4 in the afternoon, they stepped outside of the building and sighed. Trini glanced over to see Zack looking around. "What are you looking for Zack?"

"Nothing. I am just trying to imagine it with a lot of kids running around." He smiled. "I guess things really are different when kids are at school."

Billy laughed as they headed back to the cabin. "Yeah, but just think, now we have to get started on that bike."

"Don't remind me." Zack thought about what they were going to do with the bike as they headed towards the cabin. "What exactly are we going to be doing with it today?"

Billy parked his bike and they all headed into the cabin. "Well, we are just going to take it apart and try to go through all the pieces. If there is time, we will start cleaning the good ones." He turned to Trini. "Dad put something in your bag for you to use. Zack, you can use my spare set." He pulled out a pair of overalls from his bag and handed them to his friend. "Let's get changed and head out to the shed."

As Billy pulled out a large toolbox, Trini was still looking at her overalls. "Were these really your mom's?"

"As I said earlier, yes. Now they are yours." He smiled and handed her a wrench. "You earned them. Now, you start taking apart the front." He pulled out another wrench and handed it to Zack. "You get started on the back." He took out a third and bigger wrench and sat down in front of the middle of the bike.

A while later, Zack looked up quickly as a car pulled up. "I think they are back."

"I left a note for them saying we were going to be out of the cabin and not to look for us." Billy grinned as they sat quietly as their friends walked up onto the porch and into the cabin. "They won't hear us in here because we had it soundproofed. So we can work as long as we need to."

Trini put her wrench down and smiled. "Well, looks like we are done taking it apart. Now, where can we sort the pieces out?" She looked around them and grinned. "Actually, I put all of my parts according to where they were."

"So did I." Zack looked down at his pile. "How do we know if they are good or not?"

Billy handed them each a bright light. "These act like spotlights but are actually the kind of lights mechanics use to work under cars. They help you see everything as if the sun were shining. If there is any rust or anything that looks bad, it's not good. If you have any questions, ask." He sat back down at his pile and tossed them each a pair of glasses. "Use these to look closer at the smaller pieces."

For the next 2 hours, they sorted out each and every piece. When done, Billy smiled. "Well, the hard part is done. Now comes the easy part of step one."

Trini sighed when she compared the keep and toss piles. "I hate to rain on your parade but did you happen to notice how little the keep pile is?"

"Yeah, and there is nothing wrong with that." Billy put their tools away and handed them each a clean rag. "Wipe your hands off and head over to the separate room to your left. There is a bathroom and a large basin to wash the pieces in."

Trini shared a worried look with Zack. "Uh Billy? How are we going to replace all those huge pieces?"

"Easy, we get all new parts." Billy headed towards the room with some of the parts.

Trini scooped up an armload of parts and followed him. "How much will that cost?"

Billy shrugged and turned the water on, plugging the drain so it would fill up. "Not that much."

Zack placed the last of the pile into the basin with the rest of the pieces. "Just how much Billy? My dad had to get a new engine last year and it cost a fortune." He crossed his arms and blocked his path to the basin.

"Don't worry about it Zack." Billy turned to the bathroom and closed the door. When he was finished, he came out and washed his hands in the sink. "Just stop worrying Zack."

Trini put a hand up as he stepped up to the basin. "No, tell us how much Billy. The engine is definitely a few hundred dollars alone. You are talking about replacing just about all the main parts."

Billy sighed and shrugged her hand away. "If you must know, it will cost over a thousand bucks for the main parts and a few hundred more for the others, the paint, and all the trim work."

Zack gasped as Trini stared. "That much? How are we going to pay for it?"

"I've already taken care of it. It's all covered." Billy turned to Trini. "Don't worry about it. I am paying for it, not you guys."

"But you don't have that kind of money! "She watched him concentrate on his hands. "Or do you?"

Billy sighed. It was time she knew and he looked up as her eyes widened. "Yes I do. I never told anyone because our accountants and lawyers are the only ones who know aside from Ernie and the teachers. Mom said I should never let it go to my head and we don't like to draw attention to ourselves." He ran a hand through his hair and sighed. "If the other students found out about it, I would never be able to go back to school."

"Man, you are one lucky kid!" Zack patted his shoulder. "We won't tell anyone, you know that."

"I know. We just don't like to flaunt it. That's why it's no big deal to do this. I have the money to do this and everyone thinks I just save really well." He smiled at Zack. "Could you imagine Kim's face if she knew?"

Trini smiled at him. "I can and you wouldn't like it. Especially once we get married."

Billy smiled as they dug into the basin and began cleaning the good motorcycle parts. "Yeah, she would want to take you shopping everyday." He froze with a worried glance at her. "You wouldn't would you?"

"Definitely not! I may love to shop like Kim but I would never change your ways." She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "I spend my own money."

Zack laughed as Billy sighed in relief. "Man, you will be so lucky when you get married Trini. You are going to be spoiled on your honeymoon, and everyday after that."

Billy grinned at her. "You better believe it girl! I'm going to spoil you like always!"

Trini laughed. "As you wish Master!" She winked as they turned back to their work. When they were done, she pulled the plug as Billy carried the rack of clean parts over to a special dryer. "How do we explain our outfits to Bulk and Skull? We can't just walk in there with greasy clothes."

Zack looked at the dryer and frowned. "You sure this is a dryer? It has a button for chrome."

"Yes I'm sure. Trust me, I know what I'm doing." Billy put the parts in the dryer and closed the door. After turning it on, he turned around with a smile. "Now I got something to show you." He led them towards the far side of the shed. "I always have some kind of clothes set aside for when someone is here or something like that."

"What about Trini?" Zack took the blue jeans and tee shirt from Billy and headed for the bathroom. "She won't exactly fit into your clothes."

Trini took another pair of blue jeans and a tee shirt from Billy with a smile. "I can use a belt Zack." She winked at Billy. "Besides, we won't be wearing them for too long. So what if the shirt will be a bit big."

Billy laughed as Zack came out of the bathroom with a frown. "What's the matter Zack? We wear about the same size."

"I feel lost with blue on." He looked over to see Trini step out from behind some boxes. "At least she has more yellow in her shirt."

Trini smiled as Billy headed into the bathroom. "That's because he looks good in blue and yellow!" She heard Billy laugh from the bathroom. "Ok, so it makes you feel closer to me!"

Billy opened the door and grinned. "Damn straight!" He took their overalls and shirts and put them into a washer nearby. "Trini, you asked how I manage to keep my clothes clean even with all that grease? Here's the secret." He held up a bottle of clear liquid. "Its part detergent, part degreaser, and my grandfather's own little invention." He poured a small amount into the water and closed the lid. "Now all we do is wait."

"Can we go back in the house now?" Zack looked around quickly. "Because I don't see anything we can do right now other than wait for the dryer."

"Yes, we can. And the clothes will automatically dry when the washer stops. It's a dryer as well. Tomorrow we can bring our own clothes out and change here." Billy let them out before closing and locking the door behind them. "Let's get some food."

Bulk looked up as the trio walked in. "We were starting to think you guys weren't coming back. We brought pizza home with us. It's in the refrigerator." He followed Skull into the living room. "You guys want to watch a movie with us?"

"Sure! What kind?" Billy took out some of the pizza and heated it up as Zack joined the others. When he rejoined them, he found they had put in Police Academy. "You guys really like these movies don't you?"

Skull laughed. "Yeah. I love Jones and Tackleberry."

Zack laughed. "That makes two of us!" He took a slice of pizza from Billy and leaned back. "Man, too bad the others aren't here!"

Trini laughed. "Well, considering the fact that they are probably cooling off after a monster battle, I don't think I want them here right now." She took a bite of her pizza and leaned back against Billy. "This is nice and cozy."

Bulk smiled. "I would think it would be. One girl and four guys?"

Billy nodded. "Although I'm just glad I don't have to worry about any of you hitting on her!"

Skull frowned as they all laughed. "Hey, how come you guys changed your clothes?"

Trini smiled at Billy. "Well, we got some grease on our clothes when we separated the car from the bike. So, we borrowed some spare clothes of Billy's that were in the shed." She tugged on the oversized shirt. "I'm just glad there was a belt out there. Otherwise I'd be holding these pants up."

The teens laughed and sat back to enjoy the movie. Afterwards, they all stretched and decided to call it a night. Bulk waved as he and Skull headed into the spare room. "See you guys in the morning!"

"Night!" Billy waved them off and turned to Trini. "See you in the morning Tiger." He kissed her cheek and watched her head into his room.

Zack shook his head as they quickly changed for bed. "Man, why don't you just go stay in there?" He grinned when Billy stared at him. "I mean it's not like anything is going to happen. We won't bite your heads off."

Billy looked at the closed door and grinned. "Hand me my pillow." When he picked up his blankets and headed towards the door, he was stopped by a whistle. "What?"

Zack grinned. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do!" He ducked the small sofa pillow Billy threw at him. "See ya in the morning."

Billy quietly closed the door and stood next to the bed. Trini was lying down and looking out the window. Not knowing if she was already asleep, he spoke softly. "Hey."

She turned to look at him and smiled. "Hey, what are you doing in here?"

"Zack's idea." He put his pillow down next to hers and joined her on the bed. "Besides, I was kinda feeling a little homesick."

Trini grinned. "Well then, let me help you feel better." She put her arms around him and laid her head on his chest. "Night Billy." They closed their eyes and quickly fell asleep.