Chapter 3- When the Stars Go Blue

Author's Notes: There's a song featured in this chapter that is from an episode of One Tree Hill so I don't own the copyrights to the song, I just used it as an inspiration for this chapter and on with the story.

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For most first dates for teenagers, a first date would consist of going out to a movie or going out to a romantic restaurant. Every first date will always end with a kiss. Unfortunately for Tommy and Kimberly, their first was not as it was expected. Instead of going out to a romantic private location, they found themselves fulfilling their duties as Rangers patrolling the city for any Zedd or Rita's forces. Both of them were at the park tackling a bunch of putties in the park. Kim and Tommy were throwing both a combination of kicks and punches to knock out the putty patrol. Kim threw one of them into the swing set while Tommy dig a tornado kick to about two sets of putties onto the floor.

"Kim head up!" Tommy yelled as Kim ducked as a putty was trying to charge at her, "Get down now and duck!" Tommy did a dive kick as Kim bent down and he knocked the putty out.

"Don't these guys ever stay down?"

"Now they are now getting on my nerves!"

"Let's finish them off together Tommy! Boy this is child's play as it seems!"

"Right with you Kim!" Both Tommy and Kim were fired up that they began to charge the putties at full force with their attacks until they were force to retreat. After the putties disappeared, the both of them were finally able to catch their breath. Once they contacted Zordon and reported about the recent putty attack, Zordon and Alpha made sure they'll monitor any monster activity around Angel Grove.

"So much for our first date huh?" Kim replied, "Can't believe our first date involved fighting off putties doesn't it? It seems like you can ever get a break even when you're a Power Ranger to go on a normal date."

"I know what you mean," Tommy sighed, "This…is not my idea of a first date. I don't even know if this will be consider a date Kim. I promise you Kim…we'll go on a proper date okay?"

"Okay that's a promise then?"

"I guess…I'm still kind of getting used to this whole steady thing. It's just I've never found myself dating one of my friends. Listen Kimberly huh I was wondering if…well maybe…"

"You want to start off a bit slow do you?" Kim replied, "It's alright…we can take things slow for now okay? C'mon let's head to the Juice Bar before the others get mad at us for being late."

"Sure let's go," Tommy said as he extended his hand out to Kim, "If I put my hand in front of you like this, am I going to be the one that will hold your hand from now on?"

"Of course silly you're my boyfriend now," Kim smiled taking his hand, "Remember what I told you at the lake? I'm only giving my hand to hold for the person that will be my first love. That person will be the only one who holds my hand from then on. But then I said that besides the person that will be my first love…you'll get to hold my hand Tommy because I trust you."

"I'll always remember that," Tommy smiled, "Do you think…you'll ever have the chance to find your first love?"

"Only time can tell Tommy. The hand of fate can be something very mysterious and agile."

"What about…where things stand between us now?"

"Let's try not to go too fast Tommy, besides we just started dating. You know it took a lot of courage for you to tell me how you feel. I never knew that you felt that way about me."

"People do seem to surprise you. I wonder what this school year will be like. It seems that there are a lot of things changing between all of us."

"I know that feeling…have you talked to Jason lately?" Kim asked, "Did they say anything?"

"Well isn't that is why we're going to the Juice Bar to meet up with the others?" Tommy replied, "They got something important to tell us." While the two of them were walking through the park, they didn't seem to notice that someone was following them and particularly eyeing Tommy. There was a lot of resemblance and similarities in features. He was trying to keep his distance from Tommy and Kimberly but the mysterious man was just curious.

"After all these years, I finally found him," the man said, "Too bad he doesn't know the truth."

"Tommy?" Kim asked, "Is something wrong?"

"Oh…it's nothing," Tommy said, "I just…felt a strange presence or something. It just might be my imagination running wild or something." The mysterious man was following both Tommy and Kimberly when Tommy suddenly picked up on his instincts picked up and he noticed that the mysterious man was following them. He spotted him by the trees, "What do you think you're doing? Why are you following us?"

"I'm sorry if I offended you both," the man said, "I…was just curious. I was looking for someone and I think I have an idea where to look."

"Have…we ever met before?" Tommy asked curiously studying the man, "You look…kind of familiar or something. I'm sorry…but my curiosity is getting the best of me."

"Seems like a familiar trait that runs in my family," the man said, "I would imagine having someone like you being part of my family. I see…you're quite busy with a nice girl here."

"I'm his girlfriend Kimberly Hart…and pardon the interruption, who the heck are you by the way sir and why are you following Tommy and me?"

"Listen I already came for what I'm looking for," the man said as he quickly took off, "I don't want to jeopardize things as it seems. Its best you don't get yourself involved young lady because there are some things that shouldn't be kept a secret. I advise you Tommy is control that curiosity of yours. There are some things you don't know about your life…and your parents are not what they seem to be."

"How do…you know my name?" Tommy asked in shock, "Who are you?"

"Just remember me as David Trueheart," David replied, "I'm sorry for the interruption." Both of them anxiously had answers for David but before Tommy could say anything he was gone but what they noticed was a picture that David left behind. Tommy picked it up and studied it but it was only half of the picture. It showed a young man and woman and another couple. It must have been a high school photo of some sort.

"Tommy?" Kim asked, "Tommy you coming?

"Yeah…I'll be there in a minute," Tommy replied, "Something about this picture is intriguing me to a point…that there is something I'm longing for, but I don't know why. And I want to know who David Trueheart is. I feel like…something is not right and this picture maybe a clue." Without causing any speculation with Kimberly, Tommy quickly hid the picture from her so she wouldn't see it.

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"So…how are we going to tell them the news?" Zack asked, "Considering that this will be a life changing decision we're making."

"But at least we have our plans for the weekend right?" Trini asked, "Is everything set?"

"Yeah it's all set," Jason replied as he was staring toward Kimberly and Tommy's direction at the balance beam, "I see…those two finally hooked up. I'm at least glad one thing turned out right and Tommy and Kimberly are finally flirting with one another. Are they…officially going steady together?"

"Technically yes after that night where Chris Geller stood her up," Trini added, "Tommy found her that night during the thunderstorm at the pier. Kim still pissed and embarrassed that the two timing prick made her feel like an idiot. You know what we found a few days ago, Chris stood up Kim for Peyton Scott. He was bragging about it during basketball practice yesterday to his teammates. What a jerk!"

"That self righteous bastard," Zack replied, "At least Kim is thankful to have Tommy now."

Meanwhile while Tommy was helping Billy work on some of his karate moves, Kimberly was practicing on the balance beam. Zack, Trini and Jason were sitting at the group's table talking about their plans for the weekend. After Kim performed two cartwheels on the balance beam, she was shocked when Chris Geller showed up at the Youth Center. Kim was beginning to boil inside because of Chris' latest stunt. Overhearing from Trini that Chris stood her up for Peyton Scott the night of the thunderstorm made her ever angry.

"What a surprise!" Kim sarcastically replied, "You managed to show up here and try to talk to me and explain to me why you left me hanging by the pier half the night during the thunderstorm! I know what you're going to say and you're trying to weasel your way out! I don't want to hear it Chris!"

"Let me explain Kimberly c'mon," Chris begged, "Just hear me out for a minute. I called your house but your mother said she couldn't get a hold of you on your cell phone. I tried calling you but…there was too much static from the storm."

"You're a liar!" Kim yelled, "I know where you were that night! I'm no idiot Chris and of course you can't keep your mouth shut with your teammates! That's right I overheard you yesterday in the gym! You were with Peyton Scott that night! You ditched me and left me soaking in the rain for whom…Peyton Scott? You're some piece of work aren't you Geller huh? What a ladykiller! I can't believe I was naïve to fall for your plastic charms you son of a bitch!"

"Okay I'm sorry it's true I was with Peyton. But Kimberly let me explain…I tried calling you and your mother picked up and said you left. So I told her to get in contact with you and tell you that I couldn't make it. Please Kimberly please forgive me."

"Why should I forgive you huh? You purposely ditched me for a one night fumble with Peyton and the worse part is you just admitted it! Just go away Geller I got nothing more to say!"

"Please c'mon reconsider Kimberly," Chris replied as he grabbed Kim's arm, "Please!"

"Don't you dare touch me you son of a bitch!" Kim yelled, "I said were done talking!"

"C'mon please just listen to me!"

"Back off from my girlfriend!" Tommy called as he stood behind Chris, "Didn't you hear the lady, she said get away!"

"Hey I was just trying to talk to her," Chris replied, "I wasn't going to do anything to her!"

"You got the nerve to show up here don't you?" Tommy angrily yelled as he punched Chris and threw him out of the Youth Center, "After what you put Kim through you're lucky you're at least still breathing. The self proclaimed ladykiller has admitted defeat hasn't he? You maybe the captain of the basketball team, but you're nothing but a worthless piece of scum! Don't you ever lay a hand on my girlfriend again you hear me? Now get the hell out of here!"

"Tommy?"

"What is it beautiful?"

"It wasn't really necessary for him to be punched like that…but he deserved it and I thank you for being there for me…as my boyfriend."

"No matter what happens…you'll always be my girl beautiful."

After throwing Chris Geller out of the Youth Center, Tommy and Kimberly went to join up with the others at the table. The others have already figured out that the two of them were now officially a couple. It was obvious to them that both Tommy and Kimberly had genuinely feelings for each other. A few moments later, they began to discuss their plans for the holiday.

"Great job defending your girlfriend there," Jason said to Tommy, "Finally…it took time for the both of you to hook up. You make sure you take good care of her okay? Kim's my best friend and I love her like a little sister. I just don't want to see her get hurt or her heartbroken."

"I see to it that won't ever happen," Tommy said, "I care about Kimberly a lot."

"Anyways can we get back on topic here," Zack replied, "As Jason, Trini, and I were talking about before Geller showed up we set a date."

"What is the occasion?" Billy asked, "What's going on?"

"Well…we were planning a getaway for the long weekend in the mountains," Trini added, "It was our way to spend our last month here with you guys. Listen we don't know how to tell you guys this…but Jason, Zack, and I were selected to go to the World Peace Conference in Switzerland. They selected our applications and we're leaving before Thanksgiving."

"You guys are leaving?" Kim said in an upset tone, "But how? Why now? What about the team?"

"Kim you know we love being rangers but this has been a dream of ours," Jason said, "You got to understand why we're doing this. We talked about this to Zordon and Alpha and once we can find three new rangers to replace us, then everything is set. Please try to understand with us and please give us your blessings that you guys are okay with this."

"The fact of the matter is you three are leaving and you guys are making the decision of giving up your powers to someone else," Kim added, "But…I can't stop you guys from leaving. I don't want you guys to have any regrets of staying behind. I know this is a great opportunity for you guys and you guys are my friends and all I can say is go for it with no regrets."

"Thanks Kim," Jason smiled, "But don't you guys want to hear the rest of the news?"

"Oh yeah go on then," Billy replied, "What is it?"

"We got a date set for the cabin. This weekend is a holiday so we booked the cabin for this Saturday," Zack said, "Are you guys busy? We're leaving Friday and all you have to do is meet at the train station. So what do you say?"

"Count me in what time are we meet at the train station?" Billy asked.

"We're meeting up there at 9:00a.m," Trini added, "Everyone don't be late for the train…that includes you little Miss Tardy!"

"I won't be late," Kim sneered, "C'mon I'm not late all the time!"

"You could say that again," Jason replied, "So 9:00a.m at the train station? That's where we're meeting okay?"

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Tommy and Kimberly stayed behind at the Youth Center after everyone left. No one didn't notice that Tommy didn't say anything while they were discussing the trip to the cabin. But while Kimberly was practicing on the balance beam, she started talking to Tommy who was practicing his karate.

"It seems a bit sad that Zack, Trini and Jason are going to be leaving soon," Kim replied.

"I know…but it's their decision and like what you said we don't want them to hold back full of regrets," Tommy said, "All we got to do is support their decision."

"You're right. At least we got to be excited about going up to the cabin this weekend. I can't believe this is their way of celebrating by planning to go all the up the mountain side of Angel Grove away from civilization."

"Yeah at least that's thoughtful of our friends to do that."

"Well that's our friends for you. We got to pack at least some warm clothes this weekend and make sure we don't miss the train at 9a.m. Jason would be pissed if I did since he knows I can be tardy at times."

"Kimberly…I'm not going this weekend," Tommy sighed, "I can't go…I'm sorry."

"What do you mean you're not going?"

"I couldn't bring myself to tell the others I can't go. There are some things I need to take care of. It's something personal. I can't tell you…but you have to trust me."

"Tommy is there something going on? You haven't been the same all day since we ran into that weird guy in the park. It seems like you can't tell me what's going on. Why can't you trust me Tommy?"

"There are some things you're better off not knowing Kim," Tommy said as he turned away.

"And what is that supposed to mean?"

"There are some things that are meant to be kept in the dark. Besides I've been kept in the dark for 17 years and everyone seems to be keeping secrets from me. Have you ever wondered what it was like when someone close to you was hiding something from you?"

"My parents did…when I first found out they were getting divorced," Kim sighed, "When I was small my parents would be fighting constantly every night. I would always lock myself in my bedroom in case things got ugly. But sometimes I wish it didn't happen…but then I figured out the real reason behind the divorce."

"What is it Kim?" Tommy asked as Kim slowly took a seat on the balance beam.

"After my parents got divorced my mother found out my dad was sick…and that he only had a few months to live," Kim sighed, "My father had stage four terminal lung cancer and he didn't bring himself to tell us about it. One month after the divorce, my mother got a call from the doctor concerning his test results. They give him only 3 months to live. My father lied to us because all he could think about was our happiness and he didn't want himself to be a burden because he was dying. After my father died, my mother was racked with guilt for treating my dad the way she did and that all he wanted was to be happy, especially her."

"How is she now?" Tommy asked, "In terms of now?"

"Sometimes she misses my dad and regretted not knowing about his illness. If my dad told her earlier then she would have never signed the papers. I can't hate him for lying but I understand now. I was 12 years old when he died. He did have his reason for doing what he did. I still miss him everyday."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to get mad at you like that. I'm still deciding not to go…but you got to promise me one thing?"

"What is that?"

"I want you to enjoy yourself on the trip…for my sake. I want you to be happy and have a good time okay beautiful? I want you to go on that trip and make sure that our friends will have a fun trip to remember when they're gone."

"I promise Tommy," Kim replied, "But I wish…you would be there with me. It will make it my day if you came up with us this weekend. Why aren't you coming up?"

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That Friday Kimberly met up with the others at the Angel Grove Train Station. Many found it a surprise that she was actually early this time, unfortunately knowing Kimberly, she doesn't travel light. The others found her carrying a large traveling bag and her guitar. Meanwhile the others were wondering where Tommy was. On the train ride, Kim sat alone and remained quiet while the others entertained themselves by playing a game of cards. Jason suddenly turned to check up on his best friend staring out the window.

"So what is Miss Tardy doing here by herself sitting alone?" Jason asked, "Kim, are you okay?"

"Oh hey Jason," Kim said turning around, "I'm sorry. I didn't see you there."

"I see you're still writing aren't you?" Jason smiled, "A new song?"

"If I can't make it as a famous gymnast, I can always consider a backup plan…considering the fact that it is music."

"Are you alright?"

"I'm okay…I guess," Kim sighed as she turned toward the window, "Everything is fine."

"I've known you all my life and one of the three things you cannot do is lie," Jason said, "I know you can't lie, drink, or cheat. What seems to be the problem? Are you upset that Tommy is not here? You didn't seem to tell us why Tommy didn't show up."

"He didn't want to upset you guys and he couldn't tell you guys he couldn't make it. I need your help. You know Tommy more than I do. Jason…do you think Tommy seems to be a bit distant from all of us? It's like he doesn't seem to talk much about his personal life."

"Probably he has a reason he doesn't want to talk about it. Kim you have to understand Tommy sometimes may not open up about personal issues. You have to learn how to respect his personal life and give yourselves time to open up to each other."

"You know I've always liked him since I first saw him at the Expo," Kim smiled, "You know he's the first guy that I ever let hold my hand, besides my dad and brother. Remember when we were kids and what I said about who will be my first love?"

"I remembered every single time you would end up trying to walk across the top of the rails and try to get across the other side. You always wanted to get across yourself. I remember every time you walk across those I tried to give you my hand to hold. Then you always said no. I remember you said, "You're not my boyfriend and besides the only person I'll ever let hold my hand is the one who I will fall in love with. I will only give my hand to the person that wins my heart." I thought it was like some mushy talk considering the fact that we were only ten years old at the time."

"I do remember that," Kim smiled, "I actually…let Tommy hold my hand the day we played hooky and went to the lake together. I remember I told Tommy there will only be two people that will ever hold my hand…my first love and him because I told him I trusted him."

"How do you feel about Tommy? Do you have feelings for him?"

"Jason we just started going out! It's too soon to think about that! I fancy him…but do am I developing romantic feelings for him? We just started a relationship and we promised each other we're taking things slowly. I still remember that night when Chris didn't show up and I found myself at the pier."

"Yeah I remember, not only you had Tommy worried…but you had me worried too," Jason said he looked out the window, "But…thank God he did find you that night. I guess that must be the work of fate that night. He's a good guy Kim…make sure you two look after each other. I don't want to see you get hurt okay? I want you to be happy okay? Promise me that when I leave that you'll be smiling and that you two don't do anything to hurt each other."

"I promise I will be happy…if he'll be happy."

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Back in Angel Grove, Tommy was frantically searching through some of the old yearbooks from Angel Grove High School to find a description of the people in the torn picture that David left behind. "Why didn't I see this picture from before?" Tommy found himself searching through the honorroll section of one of the Angel Grove High Yearbooks. It was the class of 1973. To his surprise, he found a picture of his mother as part of the Senior Class who was on the Honorroll along with another picture…a picture of a man named Grant.

"Why didn't mom tell me that she graduated from Angel Grove High back in 1973?" Tommy thought to himself, "Mom said she never lived in Angel Grove, "Who is this guy? And who are the other two people in the picture?"

Tommy quietly took the yearbook from the school library and he headed to the Angel Grove Plaza. For the first time, he was beginning to feel that sense of not knowing who he is and that sense that he being here in Angel Grove was no coincidence at all. "Sometimes the hand of fate can hold many things. I got this feeling mom isn't telling me something that I don't know." All that Tommy could think of was why did David Trueheart wanted him to keep this picture. At this point now, Tommy wanted to know some answers.

"It seems that it's like fate we keep running into each other like this," David replied as Tommy turned around, "I see you're doing some reading."

"Actually…I'm not and I think this belongs to you," Tommy said as he tried to give the picture back, "You dropped it in the park when you ran into Kimberly and me."

"I see you've been studying that picture of mine. By the looks of it I see you've done a bit of research already. Anyways you don't need to return it…you can have it. Besides, that's only half of the picture. It's hard tracking down the other half of that picture for years. You seem really intrigued by it Tommy."

"I…just found it a bit odd that my mother used to go to Angel Grove High when she was a teenager. It's a miraculous fate that this was her hometown. Do you think you can tell me more about this picture?"

"It's fate that my mother must have known your mother and Grant Scott so many years ago. I should say that picture is a picture of my parents and their years during their last year before graduation. The girl on the far left is my mother Rose Kinseeker and the guy next to her is my father James David Kinseeker. The other two people in the picture are their friends Grant Scott, Sam Trueheart and Janice Oliver."

"Isn't Grant Scott…Jason's father?" Tommy asked surprised, "Mom must have gone to school with Jason's father. It does explain that our friendship didn't happen by chance. And I suppose that your parents must have been friends with my mother in high school?"

"Yes from what I heard from my adopted father. My biological mother died when I was little in a car accident. My baby brother was killed in the same car crash with my mom. Two years later my biological father died from a heart attack and as a result I was adopted by one of my father's high school friends Sam Trueheart. He's been a great father and the Trueheart family took me in as if I was one of their own. It was sad at the funeral of my parents. Their friends decided to bury them next to each other in Angel Grove. I always come down here every year to visit their gravesite."

"You're adopted?" Tommy asked David, "That must have been rough. So there were five of you guys as friends in high school…why did it seem that apart of this picture was burned?"

"One night there was a fire at our place and we nearly lost everything…including that picture because it was my dad's favorite picture," David said, "I heard from my father that most of his high school friends are still residing in Angel Grove like your mother and your friend Jason's father. My dad told me that there was one more person who was part of their group, but they haven't heard from him in over a long time. It was like he disappeared after high school. All I know about my biological family was what I heard from my adopted dad."

"I don't think…there is another reason of you being here in Angel Grove," Tommy suddenly said, "From a few days ago when we ran into you at the park…you said you were looking for someone."

"I don't think that would be something you shouldn't know," David said, "Because you wouldn't believe me if I told you. I came to Angel Grove…looking for my brother. My dad told me he survived the car crash that killed my biological mother, but after she died, the hospital arranged to have him put into a children's home. My biological father believed that he was killed 17 years ago in that car crash. From what my adopted dad told me…he'll probably be around your age by now. But there was one more thing he never told me about my brother…"

Before David could finish his story Janice was shocked to find Tommy and David talking. Janice was scared if Tommy were to hear a few home truths about her from him. Without hesitation she walked up to David and Tommy at the Plaza and confronted him.

"What do you think you're doing near my son?" Janice angrily replied, "Tommy let's go!"

"Mom, what the hell is you're problem? What's the problem?"

"Tommy let's go now!" Janice demanded, "If you come near my son I swear I will have you arrested. Tommy we're leaving get your stuff and let's go!" Puzzled my his mother's behavior Tommy quietly got up and just walked to the car with his mother and drove.

"Have you've gone completely mad mom?" Tommy yelled, "What was the deal with that huh?"

"Whatever that man is telling you don't believe it okay?" Janice replied, "I want you to stay away from him. Believe me son it's for your own good. The nerves of Sam of letting his son come back to Angel Grove to stir up trouble. I always knew that man would be trouble."

"If you want to talk about home truths mom tell me this…why didn't you tell me about you living in Angel Grove when you were in high school? You told me you never lived to Angel Grove High and let me guess dad never knew did he? Does it seem to be a common trait that you seem to lie to me most of the time?"

"Okay I did live in Angel Grove before…but once this book tour is over we're leaving for Manchester with your father," Janice answered, "That's a final decision okay? You shouldn't be snooping into personal businesses that aren't yours Tommy. Listen when we get home I want you to…"

"You know what mom I changed my mind," Tommy said, "When we get home I'm going to get ready and meet up with my friends at the cabin. I rather…be there with them then be at home with you. Besides mother I need a break from the city and enjoy the fresh air."

"Tommy!"

"I'm going…it's best that I getaway for the weekend. It's for the best mother."

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Back at the cabin, the fresh air was nice and the breeze had a pleasant autumn scent to it. Jason and Zack spent half of the afternoon chopping up fire wood while Billy and Trini were preparing dinner. It was a good getaway from the city and to retreat to the quiet outdoors of the great outdoors. For Kimberly, she spent most of the afternoon sitting by the lake playing her guitar and writing a new song. The others watched Kim all afternoon and found it ironic that she hasn't come up to the cabin throughout the entire day.

"Where do you go when you're lonely? Where do you go when you're blue?" Kim sang as she was jolting down lyrics in her book, "I think that sounds right. It seems nice out here, but lonely too." Kim kept continuing to play while the others watched from afar.

"How's that firewood coming guys?" Trini called, "It's almost sundown and we got to get a fire going you know."

"We're working on it!" Zack yelled, "Are you and Billy done cooking?"

"Affirmative," Billy replied, "Let's eat outside and get the fire going."

It was already nighttime when the others were having their dinner outside. The fire was already set up as they all sat around and ate. Kimberly still hasn't left her spot by the lake and the others began to wonder if she'll come.

"That was sure good," Zack replied, "And I'm already full as it seems! Everyone finished?"

"What about Kimberly?" Jason asked, "Isn't anyone going to get her? She's been down by the lake for the whole entire day. All she's been doing there is playing that guitar of hers."

"Hey give her a break Jas," Trini replied, "If she wants to sit by the lake and have some time to herself then we'll respect that. She's probably thinking about Tommy again. Besides, Billy saved her some leftovers she'll eat when she's ready."

"Probably Kim wishes Tommy was here," Jason said.

"Never say never," a voice said, "Anything can happen right about now." The others turned around and they were surprised to find Tommy standing there with his bag.

"Tommy!" The others yelled, "What are you doing here?"

"I've changed my mind and decided to come…if that is not a problem?"

"No not at all bro," Jason smiled, "How did you find out where we were?"

"I stopped by Billy's place and got the directions to the cabin from his father," Tommy said, "I drove up here in my jeep and I told my folks I was going to spend the weekend up here with you guys. Did anything happen while I wasn't here?"

"Nothing much," Billy said, "So much for good old dad. The good thing is you arrived safe and well I assume."

"Boy Kimberly is going to be surprised when she finds you here," Zack smiled, "She's been moping at down by the lake the whole day playing her guitar. Do you want us to go and get her for you?"

"No thanks Zack," Tommy smiled, "I think I got it from here. Hey…do any of you guys know the quickest way to reach the docks?"

"Yeah just follow the trail and head down and you'll find yourself by the lakeshore and there will be a small gazebo dock there," Jason said, "Kimberly is probably there."

"Thanks bro," Tommy replied as he headed down to the lake, "I'll go and surprise her."

"Tommy!" Jason yelled, "We'll take your things inside okay? You just go and surprise that girlfriend of yours. Well I guess that settles everything. Tommy's finally here and Kim can probably come up here and have dinner."

"I thought Tommy didn't plan to come," Trini said, "I wonder why he changed his mind or I could say he probably came…because he wanted to be with Kim."

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Kim was down by the lake all day writing a new song and playing her guitar while looking up to the sky. Next to gymnastics, music was her sanctuary from everything that was occurring in her hectic adolescences life. "If Tommy can only hear me play," Kimberly thought to herself. She found that music was her artistic expression of her emotions and feelings. The others couldn't wonder how Kim developed an interest in music, but the only one that knew the answer was Kimberly herself.

"I think that's about it," Kim said to herself as she stopped playing, "Well…that does it then I guess. I finally beat."

"What is that all for now?" Tommy replied as he stood behind Kim, "For a minute, I thought you were getting to the best part of the song. I was actually looking forward hearing you play some more, Beautiful."

"Tommy!" Kim smiled as she ran up and hugged him, "You're here! When did you arrive? How? What changed your mind?"

"Whoa slow down Beautiful," Tommy smiled, "Take it easy. You're asking me too many questions at once! I decided at last minute…that I wanted to be here with my friends that's it."

"How did you know where to find me? Did the others tell you where I was? I never imagined that you show up at the last minute. What did you do before you came up here?"

"It's nothing important. I just…wanted to take a break away from the city and retreat somewhere quiet to be my girlfriend."

"Tommy?" Kim asked, "Is something the matter? Or is there something you're not telling me?"

"Huh…it's nothing," Tommy sighed, "Trust me."

"I can tell something is upsetting you," Kim said looking at him, "I've known you for a long time now Tommy and lying is one of your worst traits. Remember that we told each other that we'll be honest with each other because trust is something important in both a friendship and…even our relationship. You don't seem well. Did something happen."

"Can I ask something Kimberly?"

"Sure…what is it?"

"If…you discovered something that you weren't suppose to know and once you started looking for the truth," Tommy asked, "Is it worth…going through any trouble to get the truth despite the consequences that are at hand? Or will you stop looking for the truth and keep your promise not to look for the truth anymore?"

"Well if my I ever discovered someone was keeping secrets from me," Kim answered, "What I would do is confront them. Sometimes keeping secrets can hurt people. No one can never hide secrets forever. If there is something that involves you for example, I would say I will search for the truth and then…go from there. It will help free you from the burden of the pressure of baring something that can sometimes ultimately get the best of people."

"But what if someone that was close to you didn't want to tell you things that involved you for instance? Shouldn't you have the right to know the truth?"

"Of course you should Tommy. You should always be entitled to the truth. What makes a good relationship and even a family work is based on love, trust, and honesty. My father always taught me that lying and deception to those you love will hurt. Even though you believe you're protecting them from the truth, in the end there will always be suffering. But I can tell you…I didn't realize it until it was too late. Sometimes…I wish my dad was still alive and I would want to ask him for his advice."

"Do…you ever feel alone sometimes without him?" Tommy asked sheepily, "Will you always follow your dad's advice that it's not right to keep secrets from those you love?"

"Not a day goes by that I don't miss him," Kim said, "But you know something Tommy…I know I got people that care about me and are always there for me. Even though my dad is gone I know that I'll never be alone as long as I have people that care about me there for me…I even have you too."

"Kimberly," Tommy replied, "I…don't know what to say. I've…never had anyone felt this way."

"Don't be Tommy because you know what…if you ever feel lonely sometimes don't forget that you have people who care about you so much that look out for you. If at times you feel lonely just go somewhere that makes you feel at ease. I…never imagined that you were going to show up today…but I'm happy you're here." Tommy finally sat down next to Kim as she began to play her guitar again.

"So Beautiful," Tommy smiled, "When do I get to hear you sing? I always wanted to hear you sing and I thought you played wonderfully earlier."

"And since when does Tommy Oliver wanted to hear me sing?" Kim teased, "I thought you weren't into music."

"I think you're cut out for it. C'mon I want to hear you sing. Will you sing for me?"

"For you Tommy Oliver…I'll take that as a request," Kim smiled as she played, "I wrote this song earlier because what we were just talking about earlier reminded me of everything that happened years ago. Always remember Tommy…whatever happens to us in the long run promise me one thing."

"What is it beautiful?"

"Wherever happens always know I'll be there for you and wherever you are, promise me you wait for me?" Kim asked, "Let's promise each other that okay?"

"I promise," Tommy smiled as he squeezed Kim's hand, "You're something special to me. Will you sing for me?" With that Kimberly began to play the song:

Dancin' where the stars go blue
Dancin' where the evening fell
Dancin' in your wooden shoes
In a wedding gown

Dancin' out on 7th street
Dancin' through the underground
Dancin' little marionette
Are you happy now?

Where do you go when you're lonely
Where do you go when you're blue
Where do you go when you're lonely
I'll follow you
When the stars go blue

Laughing with your pretty mouth
Laughing with your broken eyes
Laughing with your lover's tongue
In a lullaby

Where do you go when you're lonely
Where do you go when you're blue
Where do you go when you're lonely
I'll follow you
When the stars go blue
The stars go blue, stars go blue

(Credit: Tyler Hilton & Bethany Joy Lenz- When the Stars go Blue)

"Do you like it Tommy?" Kim asked as she finished playing, "I put a lot of thought into it. I actually…wrote the song for you."

"I really appreciate it Kimberly," Tommy smiled as he kissed her, "I promise I'll remember it always…even if I'm looking up to the sky. I'll always remember…and I promise you that it will be my turn to serenade you in return."