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Maura: What are you doing?
Marieke: You try surviving the heat. I just died. –returns to her icebox coffin-
Summary: The return of Andros's parents changes all future plans of Andros and Ashley. It's doubtful they'll ever see each other again. But there's a secret Ashley's carrying around just dying to come out.
Phantom Rogue: Sorry! Jenny begged me… You could've rambled on you know… And I always update soon.
BellaCordelia: Yeah, well, I couldn't resist the name. Um, they figured out between these chapter and the last. You'll see why. I couldn't just have my ranger stay in Miami and NOT run into Kim, that would have been wrong.
Lady Kimiko: Yeah really? Thanks! I could enter more drama… but I'd be killed for the many chapters that would form… so I saved myself from that. Here's more.
Arwennicole: I'm updating every day now as long as I can… Glad you liked my little Kim twist. Enjoy and I'll be looking forward to your update emails.
Tal: Glad you like Kim getting Jenny. Ashley will now know where she came from… she found out in the in between of these two chapters.
Star Fata: I hardly had to go through much trouble for that, she was already in Miami and it would have been wrong not to bring her in. Enjoy this chapter.
Johnny: Yeah, female version of Oliver… she never got over him… you'll see. They figured it out, between chapters. They have their run-in in… um… I think 6 chapters.
Slytherin-Angel44: Glad you so love my chapter. Here's another one.
SweetSas: Yeah, right now Ash definitely doesn't have the time for another baby, especially not with the intensive care a death child needs. Sorry… you can't have Josh.
JDPhoenix: Exactly, well here she is. Jenny will be very happy in her new home.
SSL: Their generation of rangers was never told about the previous ones. They figured it out when… just read, you'll see.
Mita427: Yeah, everything probably ended up fine.
Jessica01: That doesn't mean they want the publicity that comes with coming out and maybe others don't want to. But if one comes out… it's not hard to figure out the rest.
Jenny: Well, sorry (not) I have an obligation to my readers you know. Oh and I'm working this week, so I'm not sure if I'll catch you on aim, but there's really something I want to show you… so hopefully you can get on after lunch?
DizneeDol: Yeah, she did. Here's the next chapter.
C.C.C.: Thanks for the email… I think hotmail didn't send my reply. I love those pics and yeah… I already knew them. I tried to send you my collection with the reply… but yeah… Glad you like I added Kim. I think it's 6 more chapters before they run into each other.
PhoenixGuardianEmaku: Yeah, well, like Kim said, she's the one with sign-language experience… she was just perfect for Jenny.
Tay: Well, Ash won't really talk to Jeff for another while. Not even her parents know of the twin… Jeff doesn't either… so yeah. I'm kinda updating with the two yeah. And you'll see what happens to Andros and Ash as soon and I enter the 30-ties of the story chapters.
Enigmaforum: That's okay. I'm glad you like the chapters.
Megarider: It's really okay, I'm glad you like the story. Yay! You still want to kill Maura. Be my guest in trying… just remember I need her for a few more chapters.
Dragoneyes5000: Ashley and Kim found out about their power history in between because of… just read. You'll see.
Mz. Daydream: Yay! You forgot Kim. Surprise for you! Catch ya later some time… though I'm working this week.
Zeopurple: Glad you like Kim entering the story.
Secrets Untold
Chapter 25: Family Moments
"I met him, Ash." Josh told her, leaning against the doorframe as she was making jug of lemonade.
"You went to KO-35, I'm not surprised." Ashley shrugged, trying not to show what fear and hurt those words instilled in her.
"At first he looked rather happy." Josh continued. "Then his wife showed up. He turned as stiff as a board."
Ashley didn't show any indication of having heard his words.
"He's a nice guy." Josh decided. "I have to admit I wasn't quite sure how to handle meeting him and I certainly had preformed opinions when I did, but he has a heart of gold. I just feel like you should know this one thing. He's got two other children with his wife, a son and a daughter too. The boy is eight and the girl is five. He loves his little girl, but he seems to be able to do without that wife and son."
A single tear slid down Ashley's cheek, no matter how she tried to suppress it.
"He also gave us this bracelet for Tal." Josh added, showing her Andros's present. "I felt Chyler should have it. He said he didn't mind if I give it to my darling goddaughter instead."
Ashley gently fingered the bracelet and then looked at her own, the engraving 'Forever Yours' shining up at her as brilliantly as the day she had gotten it all those years ago.
"Don't lie to her where it's from." Ashley told him suddenly, her eyes suddenly boring into his. "Tell her honestly it's a present from her dad and how you got it. I'm sure she'll cherish it and what you did for her to give it to her instead of Tal."
"Mom?" A voice inquired, shaking her out of her thoughts. "Are you okay?"
Ashley smiled and nodded.
"I'm fine, Chyler, just lost in memories."
Misty jumped onto her lap, purring as she curled up on her lap. Ashley lovingly scratched the seven-year-old cat behind the ear. How the poor thing still could bring up the energy to play with the twin was a mystery to her.
"Well, I just came in to tell you I'm going for a walk with Ranger and Astro and then I'm off to Kim's to baby-sit Jenny, Jordan and Kate. I don't know when I'll be back. She and Tommy were going out to dinner for their wedding anniversary." Chyler informed her mother.
"Okay, where's your brother?" Ashley wanted to know, when she noticed the house was suspiciously quiet.
"He's next door with Nicky, they're painting the nursery with Josh." Chyler smiled. "This time it's going to be a boy, right?"
"Didn't Josh tell you?" Ashley asked surprised.
"No, but Chris says he has to paint the walls baby-blue." Chyler replied, before placing two fingers at her mouth and whistling loudly.
"Fine, yeah, it's a boy, but don't tell Josh I told you."
Chyler smiled brilliantly and opened her mouth to say something, but barking interrupted her as two hyperactive puppies came thundering her way. Both Labradors, one chocolate coloured, the other blonde. Two leashes flew through the air and attached themselves to the collars of the giddy dogs, before the other side landed in Chyler's hand.
"Later mom!" Chyler waved and Ashley smiled at the twinkling on her daughter's arm.
Chyler had loved the bracelet and still did. The only times Ashley had seen her daughter take it off was when she took a shower or went into the sea. Basically, her bracelet got the same treatment as her locket. It was treated like a holy object.
KO-35
"We'll clear the table mom." Elia offered, quickly getting up and gathering the dirty plates.
"And do the dishes." Kynin joined in, helping his sister.
"You just go and watch the news or something." Cero nodded, pushing Karone in the direction of the living room when she had gotten to her feet.
Suddenly four cries rang through the air. And the four children winced.
"Arima, can you dry the dishes instead of Cero and Cero, can you clean them? I'll go tend to the dolls." Elia sighed.
"Who ever came up with this 'brilliant' school project anyway?" Cero complained as he started cleaning the dishes. "And why isn't dad home yet? We could have sent him to make them shut up, he's used to it."
"If you think you're having it hard, try imagining what Cevil is going through." Arima giggled at the thought, rubbing a towel along a clean plate.
"I'd be surprised if Cevil could tell the difference between the two ends of the digestive system." Cero agreed.
Kynin laughed at that.
"I can see it already, the diaper around the head and the bottle up the doll's…"
"Kynin!" A male voice warned from the back door and Kynin turned around to face his father innocently.
Zhane gave his son a stern look, but his eyes twinkled with mirth.
"How many times do I have to tell you not to talk about your cousin like that?" Zhane sighed.
"Sorry dad." The three chimed.
Zhane quickly loaded a plate full of leftovers and walked towards the living room. At the doorway he stopped and glanced over his shoulder.
"You're giving him way too much credit by the way." He commented, before ducking out of the room.
The four collapsed into laughter and quickly finished the dishes. Cero just handed the last plate to Arima when Elia came in with one of the dolls in her arms.
"I fed your dolls, Kynin and Arima. Cero, you're has a dirty diaper and I'm SO not going to change that. It's bad enough I have to endure the smell when I'm changing my own doll."
Cero made a face at his sister who stuck out her tongue in reply.
"Is it me, or does mine poop way more than all yours together?" Cero complained as he placed the doll, none too gently, on the kitchen table.
"Now you mention it." Kynin pondered. "Yeah."
"Well, stinky." Cero informed the doll. "I'll just have to name you Cevil instead of Toby then."
"CERO!" Karone voice thundered from the other room and the four children collapsed into giggles.
"You're the one changing the dirty diaper later." Elia choked out. "You can be sure of that."
Cero just shrugged.
"It's worth it."
A/N: Hope you liked it. Aren't Zhane and Karone's kids four little angels? REVIEW!