AN: Sorry for the long wait, I didn't have any good floppy disks to save to. Enjoy!
Chapter 2 (Shopping Adventures and Loving Feelings)
9:00am, Angel Grove, CA
After a long shower, Kim and Tommy leave the Cranstons' with their friends smiling mischievously. They spend the next half hour finding where the mall's new location. Finally at the mall, Tommy remembers why he hates and avoids the mall because Kim is dragging him to every new store that she hasn't been to.
11:00am, Angel Grove, CA.
After three hours of shopping, Tommy has secretly brought Kim's present. They head to the park because there is a fair going on. Except for bathroom breaks and the few minutes that it took Tommy to purchase Kim's gift, Tommy's hand has never left Kim's hand or her back.
"Tommy, love spending time with you." Kim says out of no where, walking around the fair.
"I do, too." It is unwritten and unspoken rule or understanding not to mention that they would be separating tonight, no matter how short time would before they would be together again and forever. They are just enjoying the present and being in-love.
"Can I ask you something?" Kim puts forth.
"Sure"
"How long have you this ring? How long have you been carrying it with you?"
"I bought a week before your visit at Christmas eight years ago. I still carried it around ever since."
"Why so long? Why not get rid of it?"
"Because it was a reminder of how much of a coward I was, of I lost you because I didn't write or call as often as I should. I didn't get rid of it because deep down I knew or hoped that I might get a second chance."
"Oh, Tommy . . ." Tommy interrupts her by passionately kissing her.
"Tommy? Kim?" Two surprisingly familiar voices call out. The couple breaks their kiss and faces the unforgettable mugs of Bulk and Skull.
"It is really you two. When did you guys get back to town?" A mature Bulk expresses.
"Jas and the others threw a Valentine's Day dinner last night to get us back together. They are throwing a belated birthday for me tonight."
"I forgot that our birthday and Valentine's Day are the same day." Skull speaks, "So you two are back together?"
"Yeah," Kim answers warmheartedly.
"What happened to break you two up? I mean, back in the day, you two were inseparable. Then we hear that you two were no longer seeing each other, but other people. It was like the whole world turned upside down." Bulk expresses.
"It was a huge misunderstanding, but we worked things out." Tommy says, grinning ear to ear, while never letting Kim out of his embrace.
"You two have changed! You are so mature! . . . I don't mean that . . ." Kim stutters.
"Its okay, Kim. We realized that we were immature and grew up. We are the co-owners of an ice cream/café that is just as popular as the Youth Center." Skull conveys
"We'll have to check it out before we leave." Kim states.
"Sure, your orders are on the house," Skull checks with Bulk, who nods in agreement.
"We couldn't . . ."
"You could and should. You'll be able to meet our families. Nancy, my wife and Brad, my son and Sarah, Skull's wife and Elisabeth and John, his kids."
"Really? We would love to," Kim hugs both men, before they head back to their shop.
"It was really nice of them to invite us to their shop. They have really grown up. Do you think we can go to their shop after the fair and before the party, we could get a drink or something?" Kim pleads.
"Anything you want, Beautiful, anything you want," Tommy repeats his earlier vow to her.
"Thanks, Handsome," she kisses with all the love she feels for him.
2pm, Angel Grove, Main Street
After eating the fair food and winning enough stuff animals for Kim for the next century, the couple head towards Bulk's and Skull's shop.
"I still can't believe they are married with kids and that they own their own business. They sure did grow up. I still remember all of their crazy schemes to figure out the identities of the Power Rangers. I will still to this day never get into a bus neither of them is driving." Kim teases.
They stop outside they shop and notice the name 'The White and Pink Café'. Kim looks at Tommy, whose face resembles hers, shock and disbelief. Tommy opens the door for Kim; she strolls in with Tommy on her heals. They sit at the counter, where Bulk and Skull are serving customers. They shake the looks of their face as Bulk and Skull head over to them.
"Hey, you made it. What would you like to order?" Skull kindly asks.
They look over the menu. Kim orders a mint chocolate chip waffle cone; Tommy orders a cookie dough waffle cone. Bulk gives the order to one of the waitress, so he and Skull can talk to the couple.
"Like the name?" Bulk poses.
"Yeah, what is it named after?" Kim daringly asks.
"The White and Pink Rangers. Everyone knew they were an item. This place is for couples in love; we were very busy this week." Bulk responses.
"How could you tell? I mean I never noticed anything." Kim misdirects.
"Well, we did spend the better part of our high school careers investigating the Rangers, but it was obvious. White would always watch Pink closer than the others, and Pink would automatically go to White before the others. Besides what we saw when they were in civilian form was more than apparent." Skull points out.
Having received their ice cream, Kim and Tommy nearly choke on them. Tommy asks, "What do you mean 'when they were in civilian form'? I thought you never figured out their identities."
"We didn't at first, not until the Space Rangers defended Astromea and revealed their identities. It wasn't hard to figure out who the Originals and there successors were after that." Skull proudly states, "Don't worry, we don't plan on ever telling anyone, beside who would ever believe us, the Knuckleheads of Angel Grove."
Tommy and Kim sigh in relief. Bulk speaks, before they have a chance to response, "You and your friends always eat free here. (Softer) We owe you guys a lot!"
"Hey, guys, why don't you and your families come to my birthday party? I'm sure the others won't mind; besides it wouldn't be the same without you. Just promise no cake destroying!"
"Sure, Kim. We are honored to be invited to your party." Bulk charmingly states.
"So where are your kids?" Kim curiously asks.
"Brad, Liz, John, come here please!" Skull calls out. Two five years ago and one four year ago come running out from the back with a tall, blond, slender woman and a plump, brunette woman. The group reaches Bulk, Skull, and the couple.
"Nancy (the plump woman) and Brad (a four-year ago, brown-haired, plump boy) are my family." Bulk voices.
"Sarah (the blond woman), Elizabeth (a five-year blond-haired, charming girl), and John (a five-year, dark brown-haired, slender boy) are my family. Liz and John are fraternal twins. Sarah is about two months pregnant." Skull proudly declares.
"This is Tommy Oliver and Kimberly Hart, a couple of our oldest friends." Bulk introduces. Kim and Tommy shake Nancy's and Sarah's hands. Tommy shakes both boys' hands and kisses Liz's hand; she giggles. Kim hugs all three; they don't seem to mind, in fact they enjoy it.
"So how old are you?" Kim inquires the kids.
"Five" with his fingers up, John answers first.
"Five"
"Four and an half"
"Aww, you are so cute and adorable. Are you in school yet?"
"Pre-K" the twins reply.
Brad shakes his head no.
"That's cool," Kim responds, "You know I am a teacher for music and gym. What me to teach you something?"
"Yeah," the children retort. The adults marvel at Kim's instant bond with the children; Tommy stares in wonderment. She is going to be a great mother; God, I love her more and more!
"Okay, do you know Bicycle Built for Two?" Kim questions.
The kids shake their heads, 'no'.
"Okay, repeat after me. 'Daisy, Daisy'"
"Daisy, Daisy"
"Give me your answer please"
"Give me you answer please"
"I'm half crazy"
"I'm half crazy"
"All for the love of you"
"All for the love of you"
"I won't be a stylish marriage"
"I won't be a stylish marriage"
"I can't afford a carriage"
"I can't afford a carriage"
"But you'll look sweet"
"But you'll look sweet"
"Upon a seat of"
"Upon a seat of"
"A bicycle built for two."
"A bicycle built for two."
"Good, now together
"Daisy, Daisy
Give me your answer, please
I'm half crazy
All for the love of you.
It won't be a stylish marriage
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet
Upon a seat of
A bicycle built for two."
"Excellent. You all did a great job!" Kim appraises the kids. She turns to face the adults; the look on Tommy's face makes her asks, "What is that look for?"
"Nothing," he responds lovingly, "I'm just falling more in love with you."
Kim smiles immensely, before Tommy kiss her. Bulk and Skull smile vastly. Their children ask, "Who is he?"
Breaking their kiss, Kim answers, "My fiancé, my soul mate, my other half, my White Knight."
"Sorry, but we have to leave if we are going to make the party on time. So we'll see you there, right?"
"Yeah, we'll be closing soon. We'll meet you at Billy's and Trini's, right?" Bulk confirms.
"Yep," Kim excitably replies. Kim and Tommy get up; Kim hugs everyone; Tommy shakes Bulk, Skull, Nancy, and Sarah and hugs the children. They head back to the Cranstons'.