Disclaimer: I don't own the Power Rangers.
Outline: What's Tommy's big plan, and why are the Kat, Tanya, and Trini so excited about the news?
Chapter 17 The Plan
Kim kissed Tommy and went to work after school.
"See you after work. Are you sure you don't mind me taking the truck?" Kim asked.
"Go ahead, Kim, I have karate practice anyway. I'll hitch a ride with Adam and Rocky, if that's all right with them," Tommy said.
He looked over at them for approval.
"Sure, no problem," Adam said.
As Kim walked off, Tommy took his class ring out of his pocket and smiled.
"What are you thinking about?" Jason asked with a smile.
Jason, including Zack and Billy, always knew something was up when Tommy smiled like he was at the moment.
"Nothing much," Tommy said.
Tommy's smile and joy on his face was too noticeable. He had something planned.
"Come on, Tommy, I know you better than that. You're up to something, and it has something to do with that ring. Doesn't it?" Jason asked.
"Yeah, man. Your glowing face says it all," Zack said. "You either glad you got the ring or you're planning something big."
"All right, you guys know me better than I thought. I was thinking about asking Kim to marry me," Tommy admitted.
Trini threw her arms around him.
"That's wonderful," she cried.
She was so happy that Tommy was finally taking that next big step.
"We have to find her the perfect dress," Kat said
"Oh, yes," Tanya nodded.
"That's great, Tommy," Billy said, putting a hand on his shoulder.
Adam looked down at his watch and nearly gasped.
"Damn, the time," he said.
"What is it, Adam?" Tanya asked.
"We're so going to be late to practice," he panicked.
"Can you hold up for like five minutes? This is big," Rocky said.
"Okay, Rocky," he sighed.
Adam was the kind of person that did not like to be late for anything. With Rocky with the keys and Tommy being the bearer of good news, being early was not an option.
"Why are you going to give Kim your class ring as her engagement ring, Tommy?" Rocky asked.
"Yeah, shouldn't she have one, too?" Zack also asked.
"Kim's ring got lost when they were sending it," Tommy replied.
"That must suck," Billy said.
"She was really mad," Tommy replied.
You can just imagine a pregnant Kim throwing a hormone fit after finding out it was lost. Let's just say it was not a pretty sight.
"When are you planning on doing it anyway?" Jason asked.
"Our anniversary in three weeks," Tommy answered.
"I totally forgot that your anniversary was coming up," Trini said.
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Kat, Tanya, and Trini went into the Youth Center as Kim finished up class.
"Hey guys, what are you doing here?" Kim asked.
"We came to get you," Kat said.
"Where are we going?" Kim asked.
"The mall," Kat smiled.
"To find the perfect dress for your date with Tommy," Trini said.
"Not that I don't like shopping, but that dress won't last a month," Kim replied.
"I think you'll fit in it in three weeks," Trini said.
"I'll be five months pregnant by then, Trini," Kim reminded her.
"You won't get that big will you?" Tanya asked.
Kim shrugged. She was new to all of this, and had no clue what to expect.
"You never know," she sighed.
"I have the perfect idea," Trini said.
"What is it?" Kat asked.
Something came into the former Pink Ranger's mind.
"Oh my God! I know what Tommy's doing," Kim blurted out.
Trini, Tanya, and Kat bit their lips.
"You… you do?" Tanya asked.
That was it. Kim knew about the proposal, they were done for.
"Well, you and Kat wouldn't know, but Trini does, or at least should," Kim said.
"And what's that?" Kat asked.
"I was thinking what Trini meant by three weeks, and that's mine and Tommy's anniversary," Kim replied.
"Oh, yeah," Trini said, taking a deep breath.
They were all relieved that she had not found out.
"So, what was your idea, Trini?" Tanya asked.
"I was going to ask Kim what she had from Tommy," she replied.
"Well, he gave me his necklace and a jacket from when he was the Green Ranger," Kim said. "I swear he wore that necklace 24/7. There's the oversized old button down shirt he gave me when he was the White Ranger, and that's all I can think of."
"That's it," Trini yelled.
"What's it?" Kat asked.
"We're going to get you a red dress," Trini said.
"Oh my God, Trini, that's perfect," Kim smiled.
"So, that means we're getting a dress?" Tanya asked.
"All right. I'll do it, but I'm getting a size bigger, just to be on the safe side," Kim said.
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Tommy picked up the phone and dialed numbers. He had to tell this to someone before he exploded.
"Hello," answered a woman.
"Hello, Mrs. Scott, this is Tommy. Is Jason in?" he asked.
"Let me get him," she replied.
"Thanks," Tommy said.
"Hey, Tommy, what's up?" asked the voice of Jason a minute later.
"I just got off the phone with my uncle," he said.
"The one you're working for?" Jason asked.
"Yeah. Anyway, he wants me to race his car," Tommy said.
"That's great. Why do you sound so bummed then?" Jason asked.
Tommy took a deep breath.
"I don't know how to tell Kim," he sighed.
"Simple. Just say 'Kim, my uncle wants me to race his car'. It's a very simple concept, Tommy," Jason said.
Tommy could imagine Jason smiling on the other line. He laughed thinking about it.
"I guess you're right. I mean, I'm taking a big risk racing," he said.
"Tommy, you take a risk every time you morph. Kim will understand," Jason laughed.
"Thanks, Jason. Oh, got to go, Kim's knocking on the door," he said.
"See you tomorrow," he replied.
"Hey, beautiful, what's in the bag?" Tommy asked.
He did not forget. He knew it was a dress, but he was just going along with the flow.
"A surprise for this date of ours I just found out about," Kim replied.
"Oh, yeah. You didn't mind, did you?" Tommy asked.
"Not at all, Tommy," Kim smiled.
She was so excited. This was going to be their first date without, hopefully, any communicators going off.
"How are the girls liking your cousin?" Tommy asked.
"Kelly's doing great with them," Kim replied.
"I still can't believe the other person working with you got pregnant, too," Tommy laughed.
"Oh, I know. I'm so thankful Kelly agreed to help," Kim said.
Summary to the next chapter: Tommy pops the question, but with one little delay.
