Chapter 27

A few days later, Tommy and Kimberly noticed Elsa at a rock quarry gathering green slime in her jar.

"What's she doing?" Kimberly asked.

"I don't know. But if Elsa is getting something, I better check it out."

"Should I call the others?"

"No, I can handle it," Tommy said.

"You better take a container." Tommy rubs her shoulder and goes to check it out with his ATV. Tommy finds the spot at the rock quarry where the green slime still is there. Dr. Oliver is attacked by Tyranodrones.


Meanwhile, at Reefside High, Ethan and Cassidy make plans for a picnic. Ethan is joined by Conner, Trent, and Kira, who were smiling at him about his big date. Ethan is so nervous as it is his first date ever, and Conner promises to give him a crash course in dating with a dating boot camp before his big date to help ease any fears. Elsewhere in the crowd, Devin accidentally knocks down Cassidy's books.Cassidy tells him not to be so hard on himself. Devin comments that Cassidy hanging out with Ethan has made her nicer. Cassidy startled and feels she is a reporter, she isn't supposed to be nice.
Back at the rock quarry, Tommy defeated the Tyranodrones and returned to his lab with a sample of the green slime. Kimberly made a face at the bubbling substance he brought back.

"What is it?" Kimberly asked.

"I don't know, seems familiar."

"Wait, remember that cactus you gave me, back in high school…."

"The one Zedd stole?"

"Yeah, remember that stuff left on the table when it disappeared."

"Yeah, but Billy never got around to examining it since you got sucked into that wormhole," Tommy said.

"Oh. We should call Hayley."

"Right. I don't remember that stuff bubbling though."

"There wasn't this much." Kimberly opened the case to her cell phone.


At Reefside High, Dr. Mercer was conducting his class. He groans, causing all to worry as he looked in pain. Dr. Mercer turns his back to his class as he fights Mesogog's attempt to take over. Dr. Mercer leaves the classroom after excusing himself. He tries to fight off Mesagog, as he stumbles away from the school. Trent rushes out the class and finds his dad just outside. Trent wants to help his dad, but is sent him. After Trent leaves, Dr. Mercer walks into the invisaportal transforming into Mesagog.

Hayley arrives to examine the slime. She concurs with Tommy about his theory. He turns to Kimberly.

"You see, slime really does pay." Kimberly shakes her head at Tommy. Hayley contacts the Rangers and tells them to meet at Dr. Oliver's lab as soon as they can. Hayley believes she may have found a way to allow Dr. Oliver to demorph.

"This is crazy, but it might work."

"That's great!" Hayley makes Tommy go into a machine stand.

"I hope this works."

"You're not the only one," Kimberly mutters with Tommy. She smiles at him, as they said the same thing. Tommy prepares himself.

"Good luck, Dr. O."

"Catch ya on the flip side." Kimberly chuckles. The green slime splatters all over him.Everyone steps back with the explosion of white light. The green slime causes Tommy's invisibility power to go into overdrive. He is demorphed, but invisible now.

"What's going on?"

"He's gone!" A towel appears to be floating before them.

"Tommy?"

"I'm here, guys," Tommy said a bit frustrated. "Hayley, any ideas what went wrong?"

"Looks like the slime made your Dino powers kick into overdrive. You're invisible."

"Great! I get my body back, but now no one can see me."

"An invisible Science teacher, wow, this is totally graphic novel sweet!"

"Glad you find this fun Ethan," Tommy said.

"Anything you can do, Hayley?" Kimberly asked.

"This is a tough one. I have no idea how to counteract that agent."

"Don't worry Dr. O, we'll figure out something," Trent saidas all looked toward where Tommy was standing.

"Uh, guys…I'm over here." Everyone turns around. "There is nothing you can do now. Hayley, Kimberly and myself will work on it."

"I guess now would be a perfect time for Ethan's makeover."

"Makeover?"

"He has a date."

"Oh," Kimberly said smiling. "With Cassidy?" Ethan groaned.

"But…but…" And they head to Hayley's Cyberspace, dragging Ethan with them. With Kimberly and Hayley giggling.

"Cute, poor Ethan, his first date. He must be so scared."

"I know the feeling."

"You weren't nervous for our first date," Kimberly said.

"Oh yes I was!"

"Well, it wasn't like it was your first date."

"Yes it was," Tommy admitted.

"It was?"

"Yeah."

"You never told me that. I mean, I know I was your first girlfriend, but not your first date as well."

"You never asked."

"You didn't seem nervous."

"Well, you always had a calming affect on me," Tommy said standing before her. If she could see him now, she would probably knock the goofy smile from his face.

"Oh really!"

"Why else would I suggest a chase in the park to work up an appetite?" Kimberly laughed and took the towel. She helped wiped away any more slime. She wiped his face softly.

"I can't tell if all the slime is gone," Kimberly said.

"It is."

"How can you be so sure?" Tommy reached down, cupping her as he kissed her. "I wouldn't kiss you with slime on my lips." Kimberly hugged him. She pulled away to find slime on her shirt and pants.

"Ewww! I need a shower."

"I'll join you." Kimberly giggled as Tommy poked her.

"Hey, hey! Wha.." He poked her upstairs, kissing her neck. "Tommy!" Hayley shook her head.

"Thank you." With the lab being empty, she could maybe figure out what to do now.


Kira helped Ethan with his wardrobe, before Conner gives Ethan dance lessons, very odd, and then Trent guides Ethan through the proper eidetic for pouring a drink. Ethan's friends feel he is set to go and Ethan leaves, only to come back because he is nervous.

"I can't do this! I can't!"

"Just be yourself. She can't help but like you for that," Kira said.

"Be myself. Yes, be Ethan. I can do that. Yeah!" Their bracelets go off and the Rangers have to deal with Elsa's new pet. She created Thornox from an engineered plant and used the slime to make it monster like. They battle Thornox. Thornox vanishes through an invisaportal. Ethan realizes he is late for his date with Cassidy and takes off.

"Good luck!" Connor and Kira yell at him.


Cassidy waits on Ethan to arrive. They set up their picnic and try to find some common ground. Kira, Conner, and Trent watch the date through the viewing screen. Hayley had gone to check on something to help Tommy be un-invisible. Kimberly came downstairs with Tommy.

"What are you guys doing?"

"Nothing!" Kimberly goes over to the computer after Kira hit a few keys to mute it.

"Spying on Ethan! You guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Move over…" Kimberly turns up the sound. Everyone smiles and watches closely.

"Ahh…how cute is he!"

"I know!" Kimberly said. "Look at him, great move." Ethan settles the blanket down, giving Cassidy the chair while he set up.

"So far so good."

"Looks like we have more than one excellent teacher around." Tommy lifts his black water bottle and pats his wife's back. But the date is not going well as Ethan and Cassidy find out they have nothing in common, especially when Ethan goes on about his new game.

"NO! I specifically told him not to go into geek mode!" They groaned. Cassidy and Ethan go quiet. Ethan spills a drink on Cassidy even. "He's having a meltdown."

"This is so sad to watch."

"Tommy, we should help him." Kimberly looked back. "Tommy?"

"Dr. O?"

"Dr. O!" They all turned to look around the lab.

"Okay, where did he go?"


Dr. O leaves to salvage what is left of the date for Ethan.

"This is a total disaster."

"Not a disaster, just some unfortunate events." Tommy tosses flowers to Ethan. Ethan gives the flowers to Cassidy who is delighted.

"These are for you."

"Aww…Ethan, you are such a sweetheart. They are beautiful!" Tommy lights some candles and turns on some music. "How did you do that?"

"I guess I surprise myself sometimes."

"Way to go Dr. O!"

"My husband, a romantic at heart."

"I love this song!"

"Wanna dance?"

"Of course!" The two get up to dance. They started to enjoy themselves now. Tommy smiles at a job well done.


Several Tyranodrones appear and surround them. Ethan tells Cassidy to run, which she does. Ethan morphs and starts battling the Tyranodrones. Ethan receives help from Tommy with the tyranodrones. The others are watching on the viewing screen.

"Maybe we should go help them." The computer beeped.

"That has to wait," Kimberly said. She shows them that the evil White Ranger and Thornox have appeared in the city. "You guys better go take care of them first, I'm sure Ethan and Tommy will be fine with a little tyranodrones. Go." Trent, Kira, and Conner morphed and battle the evil White Ranger and Thornox.Tommy tells Ethan to go help the others after Kimberly contacted him. Ethan appears in his hovercraft cycle to help the other rangers out, whileTommy finishes off the tyranodrones.

Kira, Ethan, and Conner go into super dino mode, but it still isn't enough to defeat the mighty Thornox.Elsa uses the machine to make her pet grow. The Rangers call for their zords and the battle continues. During the battle, Ethan and Kira power up Conner and the Triassic Mega Rover appears. With the two zords, the Rangers are able to destroy Thornox.

Conner, Trent, and Kira find Ethan at Cyberspace. Conner asks him why he isn't finishing his date. Ethan had come to the conclusion that he and Cassidy have nothing in common. Kira smiles, knowing she said that to him. Ethan figures that he is a Ranger and has to be always on duty, so dating is not really a great idea. Ethan just doesn't know how to tell Cassidy. Trent tells him he better think fast as Cassidy walks toward them.Trent, Connor and Kira make a quick exit. Cassidy tells Ethan that although she likes him, that her career as a reporter must come first and that she is always on calls. Cassidy feels this is not a good time for a personal relationship. Ethan has to turn his head in glee, as Cassidy has effectively taken him off the hook for breaking up with her. Ethan turns around and asks if Cassidy has time for them to be friends. Cassidy agrees that they can still be friends.


Kimberly returned home from her doctor's appointment. She puts Trish down to her feet, as she came into the house. Her other children running about the house unwatched, or though she thought. She groaned.

"Boys! How many times have I told you not be running around. Either go outside and play or go to your room!"

"Sorry Mommy!"

"Sorry!" Warren was the first to the door. Trish smiled and raced after them.

"Trish!" Trish pouted at the door. "Go, be careful!" Trish smiled and went outside.

"They were fine." Kimberly let out a scream. "How was the appointment?" Kimberly dropped her purse with Tommy right behind her.

"Don't do that!" She slapped at Tommy, missing him because he was invisible. He laughed. "Fine, Dr. Mara believes everything will be fine. She wants to run a few tests though."

"Tests for what?"

"Precautions. She said she might have seen something odd on today's ultrasound."

"Odd! Like bad!"

"I don't know, she wouldn't say. What if something is wrong with our baby?"

"I'm so sorry Beautiful! I should have been there!" Tommy hugged her. "I hate this! It's not fair!"

"I know." Kimberly sniffed. "I'm fine. I'm pretty sure everything is okay." Tommy wiped under her eyes.

"Then why are you crying?"

"I don't know. I'm just…scared a little I guess. Hormones." Tommy laughed and kissed her cheek. Tommy hugged her again.

"I'm not taking this anymore."


It was October 20th, a Tuesday. After school, Ethan, Kira, Connor and Trent meet up at Dr. O's house. Warren and Darren had after baseball practice; Rupert was at Kiddy Care with Trish until 5, where Kimberly would go pick them.

"Hayley, where's Dr. O?"

"Yeah, not that we would be able to see him otherwise if he was here," Kira said.

"Over here guys." Tommy was lifting weights, having moved some exercise equipment down to the lair.

"I'll never get use to this."

"I know the feeling," Kimberly said.

"Uh, Dr. O, what's the use with toning up when no one can see you?" Tommy dropped the weights back. He grabs his towel as he stood up.

"I asked that same question earlier," Kimberly said turning from the computer.

"Haha, cute Beautiful." Kimberly stood up. "There is a reason why I called you here. We have come up with an idea…"

"A foolish one at that," Kimberly inserted.

"To make me visible and normal again. Hayley agreed with me that…"

"That's great!"

"Well, then what are we waiting for?" Ethan said.

"Yeah, let's do it."

"Hang on guys! Tommy, I said it might work, but I also said it was dangerous. The remoleculerizer might make you visible again, but not with any power source I have that is safe."

"I know. That's why I want you to use this one." Tommy handed over his black gem in a case. Hayley shook her head.

"Oh no!"

"Tommy, you can't!"

"We have to try something. I can't be stick like this any more."

"Tommy, there has to be a safer way." Tommy put his hands on Kim's shoulders. She slightly flinched at his sudden touch.

"I will not miss another appointment."

"So that's what this is all about?" Tommy touched her face. "I am fine! The baby is fine."

"What's going on?" Kimberly sighed.

"The doctor thinks she saw something odd on my ultrasound yesterday."

"Odd?"

"Could something be wrong with the baby?"

"Guys, guys, hold on. I didn't say that. She didn't think I needed to worry and wants to run a few tests. It's not uncommon to want to run tests, I had several test done on Rupert when I was carrying him in the beginning. I shouldn't have told Tommy, because now he is determined to be back to normal." Kimberly thumped his chest. "He will do anything to reverse this invisibility, safe or unsafely."

"Look, we have to try it. I know my Dino gem is the most powerful source we have right now."

"Powerful the right word here."

"We have no idea how your body will react to it. It's too risky. I forbid it."

"You can not forbid me, wife. I am not your child!"

"You're my husband!" Kimberly held his face. "If something happens to you, think of our children, think about this child." Kimberly placed his hand on her belly. "I cannot….I will not lose you."

"You won't lose me."

"I don't feel good about this."

"We don't have a choice here."

"There is always a choice!"

"Kim's right. It's too dangerous."

"Everything we do in life can potentially be dangerous. This is no different. Load the remoleculerizer with my dino gem, Hayley." Hayley closed her hand around the dino gem and sighed. "Trust me."

"Okay."


Meanwhile, Elsa has tyranodrones digging in a mountain base. She is searching for a special rock. Finally after hours of digging, the glowing white rock appears. Elsa shoves all out her way and lifts the piece of the white rock. She smiles at the discovery.

Hayley and the others help set up the machine. Tommy lies on a table, as Kimberly puts a sheet across him.

"You'll be seeing me soon."

"Maybe there's another way. You don't need to rush this, Tommy." Kimberly placed her hand on his chest. Tommy shook his head.

"I need to do this. I will be fine. Trust me."

"How can I trust you, when I have such a bad feeling about this?"

"Because you love me."

"Sometimes I wonder why?" Kimberly smiled.

"A kiss for luck."

"Fine." Kimberly gave him a quick kiss.

"I don't mean a kiss for your grandmother." Tommy sat up a bit. "A real kiss." Kimberly looked back at the other rangers who were smiling. She blocked them from seeing her cup Tommy's face and kiss him deeply. Tommy pulled at her bottom lip before giving her short peaks. He laid down.

"For the record, I still feel this is a bad idea."

"And for the record I agree with Kimberly." Kira held up 2 suction tabs for Kimberly.

"Don't worry so much guys, I'll be fine," Tommy said with confidence. Kimberly took the tabs and placed them on Tommy's head and Tommy's chest. Ethan held up 2 more. Kimberly did the same to the other side.

"See ya soon, Dr. O. Literally I hope." Tommy's vitals were brought on screen. Kimberly ran her hand down his arm and took his hand.

"Kimberly, I don't think it's wise to hold his hand during this."

"Hayley's right, the energy boost could harm the baby."

"Okay." Kimberly stepped back with the rest. Kira took her hand. Kimberly smiled.

"Okay, here we go." Hayley loads the black gem into the container and places it into the machine.

"Good to go." Hayley got to the lever. She starts the sequence and lifts the switch slowly. "Everybody, cross your fingers." Hayley lifted the switch completely.


Tommy's vital on the computer start to increase, as his chest goes up and own as he groaned.

"Is everything okay?" Kimberly looked at the computer.

"He can't take it…"

"Hayley, what's wrong?" Kira asked. Hayley gasped.

"Turn it off!" The machine started smoking.

"It's over loading!" Hayley went to flip the switch but sparks made her jump back.

"Hayley, stop it!" Tommy started shaking violently, pain coming intensively. "Hayley!"

"What's happening to him!"

"The energy utility has shut down, he's receiving a full current!" The machine blew up, causing all to gasp and the girls to slightly scream. "I can't…I can't…"

"Hayley, do something!" Hayley grabs the switch, shocked immediately, but is able to turn it off right before another explosion. All the girls let out slight screams again. Hayley lifts the container out the machine.

"The Dino gem is destroyed!" Hayley finds the gem in3 pieces. Tommy appears on the table. Kimberly rushes to him.

"Tommy? Tommy! Honey, can you hear me?" Kimberly places her hand on his chest and shakes him. "Tommy?" Kimberly presses her fingers to his neck. "Tommy, please don't…do this." Kimberly covered her mouth, as tears formed. "Tommy!"

"What's wrong with him?"

"Is he…dead?"

"His pulse is weak. We have to get him to a hospital fast."

They take Tommy to Reefside Hospital. Kimberly realizes the children need to be picked up. Connor and Kira decided to do that on the way.

"What's wrong with Tommy, Doctor?"

"I have not a clue, Kimberly. His vitals are stable."

"Then why won't he wake up?"

"His brain patterns are wildly erratic."

"Can you help him?"

"We are trying to help him, but he is not responding to anything we have done so far."

"He will be okay, right?" Hayley asked.

"I mean, he has to be okay eventually right," Kimberly said.

"I'm not going to lie to you. I must warn you as his wife. The longer he stays in this condition, the worst chance he has for recovery."

"Thank you, Dr. Walsh," Hayley said rubbing Kim's back. Kimberly's head went down to stop the tears.

"Your husband is going to get the best care possible. Just kept praying."


Kimberly ran her hand through the top of her head, as she sat on Tommy's bed, rubbing his hand and arm. Hayley continues to rub Kim's back, fixing her hair back. Connor and Kira brought the children inside the room.

"Dad!"

"Daddy!"

"Shh…" Kimberly lifted Trish to her lap as the children rushed around the bed.

"Mommy, what's wrong with Daddy?"

"There was an accident sweetie."

"Is he okay?"

"Umm…he will be."

"Mommy crying."

"No, Mommy is fine." Kimberly kissed Trish's head. Warren and Darien sat on the bed, as Rupert climbed up. "Ruppy, no…" Rupert laid his head to his father's chest.

"I hear the thumping."

"That's a very good thing," Connor said.

"Why Daddy sleeping?" Rupert asked.

"He has been working very hard."

"Is that why he's been gone?"

"Yeah."

"Like at the island?"

"Something like that," Kimberly said pushing Warren's hair back. They were still in their baseball outfits, having left the practice early. Trish moved to the bed and laid her head as Rupert. Warren and Darren took their father's hands, as Kimberly got up and walked out the room. She didn't want her children see her go to pieces.

"Let it out, Kim…" Hayley rubbed her back, as Kimberly was found a hallway down. Kimberly shook her head as she covered her eyes. Hayley hugged. Kimberly let out a sob she was holding back.

"I…I can't…I can't….lose him." Hayley rubbed her back, as Kimberly cried.

Tommy's parents came running into the hospital an hour later.

"What happened?" Hayley had to explain to them, as Kimberly started cramping and was placed in a bed herself. "How are you?"

"I'm fine now. I don't see why I have to stay in this stupid bed while my husband is over there fighting for his life." Kimberly started crying again.

"That's why," Hayley said. "You can't keep getting yourself worked up. It's not good for you or the baby."

"I am fine!" Her head went down. Tommy's mother hugged her. "I can't lose him."

"I know sweetie. I know." Tommy's father rubbed his son's head.

"Where are the children?"

"In the daycare in the hospital." Connor, Kira, Ethan and Trent went home to tell their parents where they would be tonight.


Connor looked around the hospital hallways, as people were walking about doing their jobs. Trish was asleep in Kira's lap, her legs over Connor's legs. Darren and Warren asleep between Trent and Ethan. Tommy's parents had went to talk to the doctor again. Rupert asleep in Hayley's arms as she sat next to Kira. Connor moved Trish's legs and went to get something to drink for all. Connor handed out drinks to everyone. He went into Tommy and Kimberly's room.

"Hey, what are you doing up?" Connor quickly put the drink he had for Kimberly down and went to her side.

"I'm fine, Connor."

"You are not fine, Mrs. O." Connor helped her sit down on the bed.

"I just want to be closer to my husband." Connor looked around the room.

"Okay. I'll push the beds together."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. I'm just sure that Dr. O wouldn't like it if his beautiful wife was over-excited when he's going to be okay." Kimberly smiled.

"Shouldn't you guys be heading home? You can't sleep here all night."

"We're fine. The only thing you need to concentrate on is your baby. We'll handle everything else."

"Tommy is lucky to have rangers, friends, like you guys." Kimberly squeezed his hand before taking Tommy's hand and giving all her attention to him. Connor smiled and left the couple to their selves.

While Kira, Conner, Ethan, and Hayley are at the hospital, trying to keep Kimberly calm and watching Tommy, Elsa had White Ranger make another Terrorsaurus. Mesagog not too pleased, since that monster failed them once before. But Elsa assures him with her feeding the Terrorsaurus II with a crystal that has the same properties as the dino gem, Terrorsaurus II will be stronger and able to defeat the Dino Thunder rangers with ease. Mesagog wants Elsa to prove it. Elsa releases the Terrorsaurus II on the city.

Kimberly was flipping through the channels when she gasped.

"Breaking new!"

"Guys!" Tommy's parents had taken the children home to get them out the hospital for the night, though none wanting to leave their parents. The rangers and Hayley rushed into the room. On the tv, it alerts the Rangers that the city is under attack. Conner, Kira, and Ethan leave quickly to defend Reefside.Kimberly rubs Tommy's head.

"I know you can hear me. I feel you are confused in a strange place, searching to get home. I know you are fighting in there to open those beautiful brown eyes. I am here, Tommy. I am here to give you all the strength this baby and I have to give. You must fight, never give up and wake up. I love you. I love you, you hear me. And I'm not moving until you open your eyes." She kissed his cheek. "I love you."


Inside Tommy's head

Tommy finds himself in a red desert. "Hello? Hello! What is this place? Where am I? Hello! HELLO!" He looks around. "Hello! Anybody here?"

"I love you…" A whisper passed by him.

"Kimberly?" Tommy walks around a bit. "Hello!" Tommy looks up to see the Red Zeo Ranger standing above him. He gasped.

"Well, hello Tommy. Remember me?" Tommy watches as Zeo Ranger 5 walks down toward him. "I am Zeo Ranger 5, don't tell me you have forgotten me?"

"It's impossible. You're not real."

"Oh, it is possible. And I am still as tough as before. This question is, are you?" Zeo Ranger steps up to fight him.
"What is this? Look, I don't want to fight you."
"Then I suppose you will be destroyed with ease!" Tommy looks down at his bracelet and finds his gem gone.

"My gem! It's gone!" The Red ranger attacks him. Tommy blocks Zeo ranger's kicks and punches.


Meanwhile, the rangers battling Terrorsaurus II is not going too well. Trent arrives on his ATV to help the rangers. But he is knocked from his bike by Terrorsaurus's blast. His morpher is fried, causing him to demorph. At Channel 3, Devin and Cassidy are called into Mr. Cormier's office. He wants them to report on the new monster attack and he wants Ranger footage now. Cassidy is excited to be sent on any assignment, no matter if danger involved. Anything to get her face on the tv.
Back inside Tommy's head

Tommy battles Zeo Ranger V, and is able to defeat him.

"I see you have a lot of fight in you, but it is enough?" He disappears. Tommy gasped and looked up to the sky.

"Wait! What are you talking about?" Tommy wipes his face of the water.


Kimberly rubs Tommy's face, seeing him flinch his eyes. She places his hand against her stomach after kissing his hand. She closed her eyes to images of a dessert and a blurry fighter in red.

"What going on in there?"

until next time...:P