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Jason's POVI thought that after the dojo tournament today that I would merely be thinking about some of the bruises that I had gotten and how good Tommy's kids really are. He had never really bragged on them to me, but when I went down there, I got a good idea of how good they actually might be, not that I was going to tell any of the Angel Grove kids. They were already scared to death of them as is. Well I am thinking about those things as well, but those things got pushed to the back burner of my mind this afternoon, compared to one thing that I know is going on, that will affect me, in a round about way.
Kim's pregnant. There, I said it, but it still does not make it any more believable in my mind. I had thought that they might have gotten it into their thick skulls that waiting would have been the best thing for them and everyone else involved in all of this. I won't lie and say that I am not happy for them, but I'm more worried about things right now than I am happy for them.
I don't want to sound as if this is the worst thing that has ever happened to them, because its not, but I just don't want them to have to go through losing a baby at a time like this. We can't afford for anyone to be in a mental state that is not well prepared for battle right now. We really don't know how long we are going to have for a break and that scares me.
Kim has to be careful with her body and the use of her powers now, not that she was being careless before, it's just this has never happened before. If Tommy hasn't already said it, I am sure that once he thinks about it enough, he will. I know that he doesn't want to seem as if he is trying to control his wife's life, but her life is intertwined with his so deeply that what he will ask out of her, will probably seem very reasonable to him. I just don't know how it will sound to her, as she had never been one to like giving up her powers, not after what happened the last time that she willingly did that.
I talked to Tommy a little this afternoon, well that's not the whole truth. It's more like I lectured him for a few minutes and then listened to him talk about all of the concerns he has for the two of them. I knew that he would be worried when this day came, but I never imagined it would be like this. He wants to be a good husband through all of this, but he also doesn't want to give his ranger duties a half ass shot, a wing, and a prayer. He knows better than to do that or other things might not even be possible for him. If he has to battle and he can't concentrate, he could die and we don't want that to happen or Kim would never be herself again.
"Jason? Is something wrong?" Trini asked, breaking him out of his rather disturbing thoughts.
She had noticed his facial expressions had been going between confused, mad, bewildered, and even disturbed at times during their ride home. He had been throwing her these wild glances during the entire ride home, but he was now moving his mouth, as if trying to speak about something, but not being sure how to start the conversation. When he started acting like that, he was having some sort of internal conflict, not that he would be able to help her with that too much.
"No, Trini. I'm just thinking about Kim and Tommy having a baby," Jason said, as he continued down the dark interstate towards their exit and then the roads that led them home. This seemed like one of the longest drives home he could remember in a while, but it would all work itself out. He couldn't help but think that it was because something so unexpected had happened, but usually that caused the rides to seem fast. "I still can't believe that they didn't wait until they knew that Mesogogg was gone for good."
"I was surprised about it too, but they know that the timing isn't great, you could see it in Tommy's eyes when he was talking to you, Jase. But you can't blame them for being happy, they really do want this baby and it would kill them if something happened to it. I don't think that she is going to go back out there, I asked her about it," Trini said, as Jason couldn't help but take on his 'I wish someone would have mentioned that to me' look.
"Well, what did she tell you?" Jason asked, as casually as he could manage, while Trini gave him a look that told him to drop the calm façade, he was not around Tommy anymore, and he could react however he needed to.
"Well, if you had listened you would have heard most of it, but she did tell me some different things. She told me when Tommy first found out, he begged her to not do it anymore and she stubbornly told him that the doctors hadn't told her to quit anything else, to keep doing her normal activities. So she'd still do it until they told her to quit something else, as that was a normal activity for her," Trini said, as Jason nodded his head at how that sounded exactly like something Kim would say to Tommy. And he could think of the exact reaction Tommy would have to being told that and it was not so pretty. "Well then it seemed that she got to thinking about it, really thinking about it. Tommy, was the one who thought it best to wait before they tried for a baby and now that she is pregnant, she wanted to risk their baby's life by fighting demented monsters. She loves it Jason, but some loves him and their family more. If Mesogogg comes back tomorrow, she'll lock herself down in the command center with Hayley and they'll sit and watch although that might not be wise for her emotional state."
"Yeah, she probably would be under more stress by watching than actually battling," Jason said, as he veered the car off and onto the exit ramp, as they neared the end of their journey home. "What would you do? If you were in Kim's shoes and you knew what could happen to you, if you did either?"
"I don't know. I don't think that I could go against you, if you absolutely put your foot down about it, but it would be tough to have to sit back and watch Jason. Whether we want to admit it or not Tommy is all that Kim can really depend on in her life. He's her family, her support and it has been like that for years, even when they were apart, we all knew that it was the truth. This baby is what they have wanted ever since they have gotten married and now they can have it," Trini said, as she honestly hoped that she would never be put in that situation, but she knew that she very well could be in the same boat in a few months. Kim and Tommy may have been the only ones married today, but within the next few months there would be some other couples that were doing that.
"Yeah, but he is also… you're right. Trini, I didn't notice it until I saw them apart and trying to move on in their life with other people as their constant support. I guess before he came to Angel Grove, we were her sturdy support, but when we became rangers that became unsteady, too. If something were to happen to either of them and one of them didn't survive, everything else that we have done would not be worth the loss in that person's mind. I just don't want to live to see that happen," Jason said, as Trini smiled at the fact that he had said she was right and then sighed because of how true everything else was. Things had changed when they became rangers and some things changed just because they were rangers.
"Jason did you hear what Billy was saying about that little get away he's taking Hayley on next weekend?" Trini asked, as she knew that they would be talking about the baby a lot of the next few months, but it would be alright, as they would need something to distract them every once in awhile. The wedding plans were becoming more involved and every time they needed a break, they now had something to talk about, thanks to their friends.
"Yeah, I did. So I was wrong about Billy still being interested, but Trini, he was always such a good friend to you," Jason said, as he thought about every time that Billy was brought up that Trini got upset, for one reason or another. He could tell that she missed him, but he never thought it was as much as he knew it was now.
"He still wants to be friends Jason, but you have to be willing to let that happen," Trini said, wiping her eyes and feeling Jason's concerned gaze landing on her for a few seconds.
Billy's friendship meant so much to her and the only way that they had kept in touch was through constant e-mails and instant messages during the workday. That just wasn't enough for the two of them, especially after being so close for all of those years before they dated and broke up.
"I know and I should have known that Billy meant it when he told me that he was fine with us being together, but I always thought that you'd just quit on me one day and go back to him," Jason said, pulling into their driveway and shutting off the car, but making no moves to get out of the vehicle. "So how long have you been trying to tell me this?"
"A long time, Jason," Trini said, gently taking the keys out of his hands and heading towards the front door, knowing that they would be talking about all of this for many hours to come.
Trini's POVWell, I was right about one thing we did talk a lot more tonight, only it was about little one number one that is on the way. I cannot remember seeing Jason this nervous about something in very long time. Actually, the last time I remember him acting like this was before when he asked me to marry him and I know that these are our best friends that we are talking about and it would hurt us both if something happened.
He went to bed a few minutes ago and I'm still sitting here trying to really understand all of it. I was happy to find out, but I am not sure that I can deal with knowing about the added danger that they are in. Kim and Tommy seem to live off of things like this, but I don't know if I would be able to do all of the things that they are doing. Kim's my best friend and I don't know what I would do if something happens to her as a direct consequence to her having the baby.
I really don't want to sit here and think about it, but it just keeps popping into my mind. What happens to us if Mesogogg does show back up with his full forces before Kim has the baby? I seriously doubt that Tommy will really want to fight and I know Kim won't be out there, which would mean we would have two of our best fighters not going full steam ahead.
It's a risk, a really big risk for all of this to be going on, but none of us can say that to them. They know it all too well themselves and I know that they have thought about what might happen. I wish that someone would explain to me how the two of them can act as if this is the most normal timing to be starting a family, as they know good and well what is around the corner. Jason has tried and I'm sure that Billy will try when I talk to him again later but this is absolutely ridiculous. The thing is, no matter how ridiculous it is in my mind, I have to be happy for them. They are so happy about it themselves and I don't think that they would have it any other way. I just hope that little baby Oliver is going to make it through this all right.
AN: I know, another short chapter, but I'm going to try to make them longer as I go. Please feel free to review and I will gladly take constructive criticism if Trini and Jason seem to be way out of character.