Chapter 7: The Case of the Year
Tommy and Kimberly, with the rest, found an empty grave; though there was suppose to be a body. There were no bones; no presence of a body was buried in that casket. Nothing. Even the people in charge couldn't explain since it is clearly written down there was a body buried here. Billy brought up his computer to find out any information about the site. After several moments, Billy had found the site had been tampered with just yesterday. A report of a man around the gravesite the morning before was never brought to case and thought of nothing, since nothing was taken. Kimberly knew it was Zedd. He didn't want them to prove the body was not theirs, so took the body. Billy found paper work on an unscheduled cremation occurring today.
"Today!"
"That must our missing body!" Tommy and Kimberly rushed with everyone to check it, knowing something was up. They were too late, as the body was already cremated. Billy rushed to take the ashes and test them, but Kimberly and Tommy knew they would have to use the nurse now, since there was no body to prove their case.
Billy worked all day on the ashes of the dead body and finding out the DNA patterns. He needed to find some match to Tommy and Kimberly's DNA to prove that was their child. If not, he knew that was enough information to prove that body wasn't their son. It would take a few hours to get all the testing in order, and a day for the test to be accurate. He was not stopping until he proved with the ashes that the body was no relationship to Kimberly or Tommy at all. You can't dispute DNA. If the DNA showed no correlation, Zedd's stand was weakened severely.
Next morning
Nurse Irene Clark was called after what happened at the cemetery. She sounded very nervous on the phone and cancelled any meeting yesterday at all with Kimberly and Tommy, which made them suspicious. Kimberly knew only one person was behind this. Kimberly and Tommy drove up Nurse Irene's home the following morning.
"Who are you?"
"Hi, my name is Kimberly and this is Tommy…"
"I know who are you! You are that crazy couple that wish to disturb my peace! Go away! Get off my property! He said you would come!" Tommy stopped the door when the old nurse went to slam the door. "Get out!"
"We are talking to you right now!" Tommy pushed his way into the house.
"Get out, or I'll call the police!" The old nurse walked to the phone, but Kimberly pulled it away. She tossed the phone into the wall.
"Listen here, Nurse Clark! Our son was kidnapped 9 years ago! All we want to do is talk!"
"He will kill me!"
"I promise you, Ms. Clark. He won't hurt you, as long as I am alive," Kimberly said.
"Then you are as good as dead as I am if I tell you anything."
"You don't know me, Ms. Clark. That man does not scare me."
"Or me," Tommy said. "You have my word and my word is my bond. No harm will come to you, if you can help us get our son back. We just want our son back. Can't you help us?" It took a long talk, but eventually Kimberly and Tommy got her convinced to come back to California with her when the time required and she would testify at the courts on behalf of Kimberly and Tommy. Billy was able to get security watch on Nurse Clark up until she testified in court.
A few days later
Tommy and Kimberly were packing up her final items from her place, since she was moving back with Tommy to California tomorrow morning. Aisha, Katherine and Tanya were taking trips with the boxes downstairs, as the couple finished up. Kimberly and Tommy both agreed to raise their son when they win the court case in sunny California. Kimberly, though loved New York City, wanted to keep her place as a rental to come back anything when they wanted to visit the City, so she got a rental contract for it, since she owned the apartment. It would be a waste to give up since a nice place. She was going to do the time-share with the place.
"Hang me some more bubbles," Tommy said. Kimberly did. She went up behind Tommy and wrapped her arms around his waist.
"I can't wait."
"Me too."
"You think all my stuff will fit in your house?"
"I don't know, maybe just your clothes." Kimberly laughed.
"I can't wait to get our son back."
"Me too, Beautiful." They hugged. "Now come on, Jason and Rocky will be back with the truck soon." They kissed. Jason and Rocky were driving the truck back to California, which would take about a week; maybe less if they pushed it. Katherine was joining them, since she always wanted to go cross-country drive. So, flying back with Kim and Tommy were, Adam, Aisha, Tanya, Billy and Zack. Kimberly and Tommy couldn't be happier to have their friends with them during the next true battle in their life. This fight was going to take a lot of luck, strength, love and support, and what better team than the Power Rangers.
The last night was the most romantic final night in the City for Kimberly. Tommy had brought dozens of candles and flowers and set them up around the bedroom, as the girls were doing some last minute shopping, for what, Tommy didn't know. It was the girls in the city, shopping was a given. They were all flying out the city back to California in the morning. Kimberly and Tommy made love that night under the New York skies.
They landed in Reefside, California, late that afternoon, in late November. December was just a week away.
"Wow, this is Reefside," Aisha said. "A lot like Angel Grove, a bit bigger." Tommy was driving the rental Expedition from the airport to his home. He knew it would be tight, having 10 people in his house eventually, but they would make it work.
"I know," Adam said.
"Where do you think the others are now?" Tanya asked.
"Probably Tennessee. They have had about 12 hours on the road."
"I can't believe they aren't stopping, only for gas. Rocky is going to go crazy after 3 days in a car."
"Well, Jase is too cheap to pay a night for a motel, they should be here Monday morning." Billy went to work on getting a supreme lawyer council for the case. He had a friend; Keith Paulsen, who was a great attorney in LA. He had asked Keith to take the case which he did without much fight. Keith welcomed a chance to expand his business and help reunite a family was also a plus.
"We have the meeting with Keith in the morning, so I suggest we all work on the sleeping arrangements and get an early bed time. We still have so much legal documents to go through."
"You need to go to pick-up those beds and blankets from the store," Kimberly said.
"Right. I'll do that now." Tommy kissed her cheek.
"I'll come with you bro," Zack said.
"Thanks." Tommy left with Zack. Kimberly started unpacking, when she felt flushed. The room started getting fuzzy. Kimberly was breathing hard.
"Kim, you don't look so good."
"I-I...fffii.."
"Kimberly!" Adam caught her as she fainted a bit.
"II-I'm, I'm fine. I just, got a little lightheaded. I didn't eat much this morning and with the flying all day long. I'm fine."
"Get her to the couch." Adam lifted Kimberly with ease and sat her on the couch.
"Guys, I'm fine!"
"I'll get her some juice," Katherine said.
"No, I'm fine, really."
"Get her some juice," Billy said. He checked her forehead and pulse. "You're not warm. Your pulse is a bit fast and you do look pale though."
"Thank Bill. I love to hear when I look like shit." Billy laughed. "I'm fine, really." Katherine came back from the kitchen.
"Uh, all I could find drinkable was water. The juice and milk, well had chunks in it."
"Ew. Thanks though." Kimberly took the glass of water. "I guess, we need to go food shopping."
"We'll do that, you rest," Tanya said.
"I'll stay with her, you guys go." They all nodded. Aisha sat on the couch with Kimberly. She checked Kim's forehead again. "Drink up." Kimberly did.
"Sha's right, we don't have much time before Rocky gets here and tries to eat us out of the house and home." Everyone laughed and then left.
"You sure you okay?"
"Yes! I'm good."
Monday morning, last day of November, the rangers were in Keith's office for the second time in the past few days. Everyone together. Keith had come up a strategy for Kim and Tommy's case finally. With all the evidence they had, the judge would have to grant a DNA paternity test. Once that was given, Kimberly and Tommy knew, the next test was a custody battle. They hated to have to put the Edwards through the process of losing another child, but it was the only way to get their son.
"Well, I got some good news and bad news."
"I love good news first," Kimberly said sitting next to Tommy at the long table with the rest.
"We will be able to make our case to the judge by Wednesday." Everyone clapped and was excited.
"Wow!'
"That's wonderful news!"
"Okay, what's the bad news?" Jason asked. Rocky, Katherine and him just arrive early this morning, but nothing was stopping them from still helping out, not even the lack of sleep from driving for 4 straight days.
"It appears the Edwards got some major firepower defense lawyers for this paternity case."
"What?"
"This guy, his name is Joshua Lake, and his entire Lake attorney firm has taken this case."
"Joshua Lake, where have I heard that name from?" Tommy asked.
"Probably because he is this arrogant lawyer from Sacramento, that hasn't lost a case in 4 years," Kimberly said rubbing her forehead. She sighed. "He's good, really good."
"4 years or winning! Wow."
"He's fighting any paternity test for Carl."
"I bet he is," Kimberly said. "He can't fight the evidence, that's our truth."
"He claims tampering."
"Fine, he can take our samples and do his own testing."
"Oh, he plans on it, which could delay the case for months."
"Months! We can't have months, we need our son now!"
"I'm doing everything I can to speed up the case and make sure he gets our sample testings and runs his own test in a timely fashion."
"How long will that take?"
"A week, maybe more."
"Then we have a wait for the custody case and…"
"Don't worry. I promised you, you will have your son."
"But you said it yourself, custody battles can take months, years…we don't have years to waste."
"Mrs. Oliver, you mustn't lost faith. When the DNA test comes back in your favor, the Edwards won't be able to fight that evidence. It will be a hard transition for them, losing another child, which we all hate to see happen, but we can't worry about that. I will do everything I can to speed up this case and get you back your son by the holidays." Tommy rubbed Kim's back before taking her hand. She sighed and laid her head to his shoulder.
By the second week of December, the DNA paternity test case was over with. It really only took a few days for the judge to see the pile of evidence, but the Lake firm fought hard against one, though with their tests, it all came back the same. Zedd posed a reporter on the case, to keep close. He was none to happy with the ruling. Kimberly and Tommy were very pleased to find out the judged ruled in favor of a DNA paternity test on Carl. A few days later, it came back positive as Carl was Tommy and Kim's biological child. Edwards got up from the courtroom with Carl and Dennis and left the celebrating couple with their lawyers, family and friends.
"One more thing to do," Tommy said hugging Kimberly. She nodded with tears in her eyes. Tommy kissed her cheek and hugged her again. Kimberly searched the courtroom for the Edwards and Carl. She rushed outside. Camera flashing, along with reporters asking for reactions about winning, but Kimberly didn't care.
"Mr. Edwards! Mrs. Edwards, wait!" Kimberly ran down the steps toward their car with Tommy behind her. "Please, wait!"
"Don't think we won't fight you for our son!" Mr. Edwards said closing the door on Dennis and Carl in the backseat. He helped his wife into the passenger seat in the front.
"I don't want to fight you anymore. We can come with a better solution without judges, and lawyers, if you just…"
"You will not take our son away from us!"
"That is my son!" Kimberly yelled. Mr. Edwards closed the door to his wife.
"No DNA test makes you a mother!"
"I have lost 9 years with my son. You have had just 2 years and I have lost all 9. He was taken from me, from his true mother why must you fight this?"
"My wife cannot take another lost child!"
"And I can't take another lost year with my son. I know this is hard, I really do, but we can work this out."
"How? You want to take him for the week and we take him weekends and every other holiday? Does that sound good for you?"
"No."
"I didn't think so. You want him with you always, but he is with us now."
"Not for long," Kimberly said. Mr. Edwards looked at her. "I'm so sorry, I really am. I wished, I hoped we could work this out, but now I see we won't be able to. I will see you in court, Mr. Edwards. I didn't want to do this, but I see I have no other choice." Kimberly stepped back from the car. "Carl, I'll be seeing you soon," Kimberly said as she talked to him through the window. Carl pressed his hand to the window and Kimberly did the same before the car drove off. Tears rolled down Kim's cheeks as she stood there with her hand out. Tommy put his hands on Kim's shoulders as he kissed the side of her head. He took her outstretched hand and brought his arms around her.
"Don't worry, soon he'll be coming home with us." Kimberly looked up at him with a smile and nodded. Tommy kissed the side of her head again.
"Soon."
Keith barely took a week to get the custody battle in working. Normally, custody battles could be dragged out by both sides especially the side that could potential lose the child, but Keith Paulsen put everything else with his firm on hold. He even got temporarily visits for Kimberly and Tommy to spend a few hours with Carl. The first visits were hard, since they had to stay in the Edwards house the whole time. Carl barely talked to Kimberly and Tommy has they sat on the couch the first time. Tommy and Kimberly would ask questions, but Carl would simple just sit there staring ahead. They just watched tv for an hour. Kimberly would attempt to touch Carl, but he pulled away. Tommy would take her hand to comfort her. He knew it would be hard on Kim, if Carl rejected her.
The third visit was a bit better. They were able to spend some time outside in fresh air. Kimberly and Tommy stood in the backyard away from the house with Carl. Carl was sitting on the swing before Kimberly sat down on a swing as well with him. He was swinging slightly. They had tried questions for the past 10 minutes, but Carl would just look down at his feet, kicking at the grass and dirt.
"Carl, baby, you gotta talk to us," Kimberly said. "I can't take this silence. Please." Carl looked up at her. "Please? We love you, we just want to talk, get to know each other. Doesn't that sound fun?" Carl shrugged.
"So, um, Carl, what do you like in school?" Tommy asked. Carl shrugged again. "Come on, son. You must have a favorite class. Kim loved art class."
"I did and biology too."
"Gym."
"Gym is fun," Kimberly said looking up at Tommy with a smile.
"I always loved gym too. I could run and play basketball all I wanted."
"I like basketball," Carl said looking up at Tommy.
"Good, I can have a hoop put up in our backyard. We can play all the time the next time."
"Am I going to live with you guys soon?"
"Yeah, we hope so," Tommy said.
"Ed doesn't want that."
"We know," Kimberly said touching his shoulder.
"Why does he hate you so much?"
"I don't know baby."
"He will always be my best friend, no matter who my parents are. He has always been with me."
"But that has to change, son." Tommy squatted before him after stopping him from swinging.
"Why?"
"Because, as your parents, you don't need him now. Not anymore. He can go away, we'll take care of you from now on."
"Your father is right. We are here for you now, and we will never leave you again. We love you and we can't wait to have you home with us." Kimberly caressed his face with a smile. "We got a huge Christmas tree and decoration everywhere for you next time. Maybe then you can come to our place."
"What about them, my other Mom and Dad? Won't they miss me?"
"Well, you can still visit them if you want. I know they would love that too," Kimberly said.
"I can still come here?"
"Of course you can," Tommy said. "We know this will be very hard on them, and if we can do anything to lessen that pain, we will."
"When can I come stay with you?" Carl asked.
"Soon."
"Tonight?"
"You want to stay with us tonight?"
"Yes." Kimberly and Tommy looked at each other.
"I don't think the Edwards will allow that son," Tommy said.
"We can ask," Kimberly said with a smile. "Maybe they will."
"Please ask," Carl said.
"I'll go ask." Tommy walked back inside with them. The Edwards were standing there.
"We were wondering…if maybe, Carl can stay the night with us."
"What?"
"Please, can I?" Carl asked, as he held Kim's hand.
"It would be just the night, I promise. We'll bring him back in the morning, you can take him to school."
"I told you, after just a few visits they are ready to take Carl completely from us!" Mr. Edwards rubbed his wife's back after he squeezed her hand. Kimberly squeezed Carl's hand.
"I want to stay with them, please."
"Son, no. You are our son…."
"I am not! I am their son, and I deserve to be with them now!" Mrs. Edwards gasped, as Mr. Edwards shook his head.
"Carl, until the courts say otherwise, you are our son and you have to…" Mrs. Edwards touched her husband's back.
"Let him go."
"What?" Mrs. Edwards smiled at Carl with tears in her eyes.
"I'll get some PJs for you," she said weakly going upstairs.
"Thank you!" Carl rushed to her and wrapped his arms around her waist as he hugged her tightly. Kimberly smiled, as Tommy took her hand.
Tommy took the bag from Mrs. Edwards's hand.
"He loves to be read to, you know to sleep," she said. "Anything will do."
"Okay."
"And make sure he brushes his teeth, and…"
"We will," Kimberly said with her hands on Carl's shoulder and back. "Thank you so much for allowing this." Mr. and Mrs. Edwards nodded walking them out to the jeep. "We'll see you in the morning." Tommy nodded to the Edwards as he opened the car door for Kimberly and Carl.
"Put on your seatbelt son," Tommy and Mr. Edwards said together. Mr. Edwards looked at Tommy.
"Goodbye."
"Bye!"
Carl took his bag and was helped out the jeep by Kimberly as she carried him briefly before putting him down to walk to the door.
"Is this all yours!"
"Yeah, and it is yours too."
"Now, your room is almost done," Kimberly said taking his hand, as Tommy took his small bag. Carl smiled at all the Christmas decorations outside.
"Wow." Kimberly and Tommy smiled. Aisha met them at the door with fresh cookies.
"Now, the house was full with our friends, a few of them having to go back, but you will meet them all eventually.
"Hi, I'm Aisha."
"Aisha is my best friend since high school. She's like, well, she is my sister. You'll love her."
"I got cookies." Carl's eyes lit up. "Sugar Christmas trees and Santas. I hope you like them." Carl took one cookie and smiled as he took a bite. Tommy took one as well.
"Aisha always makes the best cookies."
"Hey!" Kimberly hit his arm. "My cookies are good."
"Yeah, after you drown them with milk." Kimberly gasped, but laughed as Carl and Tommy were laughing with Aisha.
"I cleaned up the bedroom for you."
"Oh, thanks." Kimberly had called to tell Aisha that Carl was coming over for the night. Jason, Aisha, and Billy were the only ones left still in town. Zack had to go back to his dance company, Adam had to return back to work at his hospital as a surgeon. He took a vacation from being a doctor to be with them, but had his job to return to. Rocky had to go check on his dojo in Texas. Tanya had to go back to her DJ job and Katherine had her ballet Christmas show to do, but would be back after the holidays.
"How about you show Carl the house, Tommy?"
"Oh, sure. Come on, little man." Tommy put his hand on Carl's back and showed him around.
That night
Kimberly pulled the covers back on her side of the bed as Tommy came out from the bathroom. They had just tucked Carl into bed a few minutes ago. Carl seemed in good spirits just down the hall from his parents. He gave them and allowed them to kiss him goodnight, first time he had allowed that type of affection in about a week. He wouldn't even let Kimberly hug him at first.
"Do you think he's okay in there?"
"Yeah," Tommy said pulling off his shirt.
"I can't believe he's in there."
"I know." Kimberly got under the covers after hanging up her robe. Tommy got into bed with her. She laid her head on his shoulder.
"Can this really be happening? Is our son really here?" Kimberly asked.
"Yeah."
"It's so wonderful." Kimberly raised her head to look at him. "Thank you."
"For what?"
"Keeping your promise." She kissed him.
"I love you."
"I love you too." Tommy pulled the lamp tassel and the room went dark. "Goodnight."
"Night, Beautiful." Tommy hugged her. Not even 10 minutes later, there was a knock at the door. Tommy sat up. "Yeah?"
"Uh, Dad…"
"Carl?" Tommy pushed the covers back and went to the door. Tommy opened the door to find Carl standing there. Kimberly sat up in bed.
"Carl, sweetie, what's wrong?" Kimberly asked.
"I uh, I couldn't sleep."
"Do you want us to stay with you until you fall asleep?" Carl nodded.
"Okay, come on." Tommy rubbed his head. Kimberly got up and followed her boys. Tommy covered Carl up with Kimberly. She sat on the bed, rubbing his head.
"Are you okay now?" Carl nodded. "Good."
"How about I read another story?"
"That sounds great," Kimberly said. "Would you like another story?" Carl nodded. Kimberly and Tommy had allowed Carl to open one present early. They had gotten him the box set of books. Tommy smiled and opened the second book in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' where he left off. 'Prince Caspian'.
"Okay, let's see. Chapter 3." Tommy started reading. Kimberly smiled at him. Carl fell right on to sleep. Kimberly touched Tommy's arm. He looked up from reading. Tommy put the book mark in and closed the book.
"He looks like an angel, much like you when you're asleep."
"Yeah?" Kimberly reached down and kissed his cheek. Carl moaned, but sleep on as Tommy clicked off the lamp.
"Yeah, he looks so much like you." Kimberly and Tommy slightly closed the door behind them. Kimberly hugged Tommy. He held her just as tight. Aisha and Jason stood there.
"How's junior?" Jason asked. Ever since he saw him and saw the resemblance to Tommy, he had called him junior or little Tommy.
"Sleeping."
"Is he okay?" Aisha asked.
"It'll just take some time to get use to everything."
"What are you guys still doing up?"
"We heard talking."
"Where's Bill?"
"Billy was knocked out last time I saw," Jason said. They were sharing a room downstairs, as Aisha got the couch.
"He has been working hard this past weeks to help us."
"Well, we should all get some sleep," Tommy said. "We got tons to go over with Keith."
"I just hate custody battles. One side is always hurt in the end." Tommy put his arm around Kimberly. "I hate that, I don't want to hurt the Edwards, but I do want Carl with us."
"I know, Beautiful." They all turned back in for bed.
Not even a week later, Keith had the case on custody of Carl started. On the first day, it was pretty heated with harsh exchanges between lawyers. Nurse Clark gave her testimony to the judge a few days into the case. Then a surprising event occurred. Mrs Edwards stood up with her husband before the judge could call the case for the end of the week.
"I would like to say something."
"Your honor, allow me to have a word with my client," Mr. Lake said. "What are you doing?" Mr. Edwards took his wife's hand.
"The right thing. Your honor, I have, we have something to say."
"Your honor, allow me a moment…"
"Mr. Lake, I want to say this."
"Control your client," Zedd whispered to Mr. Lake. He has posed as a member of the lawyers on custody side for the Edwards.
"No, I must speak now. Your honor, may I speak?"
"Go ahead." Mrs. Edwards took a deep breath. Her husband squeezed her hand and nodded.
"We would like to forfeit our case against the Olivers."
"Excuse me?" The Judge said.
"Mrs. Edwards, do you know what you are saying?" Mr. Lake asked.
"Yes, we do." The lawyer sat down with a deep sigh.
"Sir, you see, when we lost our son, we felt that adopting would be a great opportunity to help aid our suffering and help another child in need. We have had nearly 2 wonderful years with Carl, but the Olivers have had none. Their son was taking from them in the worst way and they have had to live with the sorrow of that for 9 years. It's time we end that."
"You wish to give up your rights as the parents of Carlton Edwards."
"Yes, your honor. My wife and I have discussed this all week and we both agree it isn't fair to the Olivers or Carl. He deserves to be with his parents, his biological parents." Kimberly gasped and covered her mouth.
"We are so sorry." Tommy and Kimberly stood up.
"Well, if that is your decision, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards…"
"Yes, your honor. That is our decision."
"Well, once all the paperwork done. You may take your son Mr. and Mrs. Olivers," the Judge said raising his mantle. "This case is done."
"NOOO!" Zedd appeared. Many people screaming at the sight of the monster.
"Zedd."
"Attack!"
Dozens of putties and many monsters of the past from Zedd's creations appeared. Jason, Rocky, Zack, Billy, Aisha, Tommy and Kimberly went into fighting mode to help the people in the courtroom and defeat Zedd and his pitiful army once and for all.
"We have to keep these people safe, everyone spread out!"
"Right!"
"Carl, baby, come here," Kimberly said going to his side.
"Mom!"
"It's okay, baby." They hugged. "Everybody stay behind me!" The Edwards nodded, as Kimberly stood before them. Zedd attacked Tommy. Kimberly was taking down a group of putties with Aisha, as they got the people out the room and to safety. The boys handled the monsters and Zedd.
"Carl, go with them!"
"I want to stay with you!"
"No one is going anywhere." Zedd stood before the doors after the final group of people escaped. Kimberly pulled Carl behind her. He held his mother at the waist.
"Give it up, Zedd. You lost!" Kimberly yelled.
"I don't lose to pathetic humans!"
"You have lost, Zeddy boy. We won. We have Carl back and there is nothing you can do to stop us." Zedd backslapped Kimberly.
"Mom!" She fell to one knee. Kimberly smiled as she wiped the corner of her mouth.
"You will never have your son." Kimberly let out a scream and punched Zedd. Tommy looked up from kicked back a monster to see Kimberly and Zedd fighting. Kimberly shielding Carl behind her.
"Go help your wife, I can handle this," Jason yelled.
"Thanks bro." Tommy jumped over several rows in the crowd and ran to help Kimberly. Tommy held Zedd's arm back when he went to hit Kimberly. Tommy kicked Zedd back, standing before Kimberly. "No more nice guy." Tommy picked up a chair and threw it at Zedd, hitting him square in the chest before his attacked him with a series of punches and kicks. Zedd could barely block most the hits.
"Enough!" His staff was lifted up into the air. Kimberly gasped as Zedd was firing up his staff.
"Carl!" Kimberly turned and covered him. Zedd sent out sparks of lightning blast throughout the room, hitting all humans.
Tommy groaned and looked up to find himself on his back. His head all mushy, unclear, the room still shaking a bit around him. Zedd pushed Kimberly aside and lifted up the unconscious Carl. Tommy groaned and tried to get up.
"You're paralyzed. The effects should wear off in a few more moments, but you won't be able to stop me. You see, I am taking your son with me now."
"No.." Tommy groaned out.
"Try and stop me, or better yet, try and follow me. We can have a final battle, Tommy. I'm not too far, but come alone. Oh, and so you know this now, I will be back for your wife. You just have to search the skies for me," Zedd said laughing as he disappeared. Everyone started waking up. Tommy looked over to find his wife face down on the ground, the only one not moving.
"Kimberly!" He lifted her up. "Kim? Kim!" She didn't wake up.
Billy was working on his computer for any location of Zedd in space. Everyone had been examined at the hospital. Kimberly was the only one still unconscious. Tommy was finally released from his examination, he rushed to check on everyone, mostly Kimberly. He found the others outside the hall from Kim's room.
"I have to go after Zedd."
"Bro, you can't go alone," Jason said as Tommy went to Kim's door. "You can't go there alone." Tommy slightly closed her door as he turned back to everyone.
"I have to save my son!"
"What about Kimberly!"
"She'll get better."
"You can't leave her in that hospital bed alone!"
"She has you guys."
"She needs you!" Tommy looked through the window, as Kimberly was lying unconscious on the bed after the battle in the courthouse.
"I found Zedd's fortress. Adam was right, it was heavily cloaked. He must have released it to give up his location."
"Thank you Billy."
"You cannot leave your wife!" Aisha yelled.
"She'll be fine once I bring home our son."
"And how exactly will you get there?" Rocky said. Billy was able to locate a shuttle ship from the beneath the remains of the Command Center.
"I think I have the answer to that." Billy brought over his handheld computer. "Years ago, during the Zeo year, Zordon had Alpha and I design a ship. This spaceship was created in case the Zeo rangers had to take the battle to King Mondo's fortress in space. Though Divatox destroyed the Command Center and the Turbo rangers went into space, I believe that ship is still here. Buried underneath the ruins of the Command Center."
"How do I get to it?" Tommy asked.
"I think I fought the coordinates, but I don't know how functional the ship will be, Tommy. It has been many years."
"I have to try."
"I designed it as a combination of your phoenix zord control panel."
"Okay. I think I can remember how to fly it then."
"You're not serious going to go alone?" Aisha asked.
"I have to go alone. Zedd is waiting for a final battle, he's gonna get one."
Tommy went into the room. Kimberly moaned as he kissed her forehead.
"Tommy?"
"Hey, Beautiful," Tommy said kissing her again.
"Where's Carl?"
"Don't worry about that, you just have to get better."
"I'm fine. I just…where's Carl? Is he okay?" Kimberly asked.
"He will be. I have to leave for a bit."
"Why?" Kimberly asked.
"I can't tell you."
"You can't…Tommy, what's going on?"
"I have to leave you for a little bit, but I'll be back."
"Please, don't go!"
"Baby, I will be back."
"Zedd has Carl, doesn't he?" Tommy nodded. "You're going after him alone."
"I have to."
"No! We promised! You swore we would do this together!"
"And we have, but I must do the rest alone now."
"You can't do this alone!" Kimberly yelled.
"I have to." Tommy kissed her forehead, before on the lips. Tears rolled down her face. She hugged him.
"No, don't do this. You can't go alone!"
"I'll be back Beautiful, with Carl." Tommy hugged her just as tight before pulling away. Kimberly grabbed his arm.
"NO! I'm coming!"
"Kimberly, please, don't do this, please, not now. I can't...please, stay here okay."
"You're leaving me to go fight a battle you can't win alone!"
"I will be fine, okay," Tommy said.
"No, you can't leave me here to worry! I'm going!"
"No, you will stay here!"
"I am not a child! I make my own decisions! I'm coming."
"You are staying, promise me now!" Tommy sat on the bed.
"No."
"You will stay here, Kimberly. Promise me. Promis me!"
"I promise!" Tommy kissed her hand and kissed her forehead. "I promise."
"Good girl. I love you," Tommy said.
"I love you too." The doctor came in once Tommy walked away.
"Where is your husband?"
"He's...gone. He left."
"Oh, I was hoping to tell you and your husband together."
"Tell us what?"
"Great news. Your test results came back, Mrs. Oliver...you're..."
Aisha was the last to hug Tommy goodbye outside the hospital doors as he was able to get into his jeep.
"You guys keep watch over her for me," Tommy said.
"We will keep her safe."
"You take care, bro. Come back safe with Carl."
"Thanks." Tommy left. They all went back inside to see if Kim could be released soon. They could all wait at home and not some hospital for Tommy to come home with Carl.
"Uh, where's Kim?" Aisha asked as she looked through the window. Everyone went to the room.
"We must have to wrong room. This room is empty."
"No, she was in 112!" Aisha checked the bed and saw Kim's bag was opened that had all her things in it missing.
"Her things are missing!"
"But the doctor was just in there," Jason said.
"Where would she go…?"
ooooh...where has our Kim gone to? A huge battle in space...will Tommy get back his son from Zedd's evil? And what is the news from Kim's doctor? A deadly arrow will strike someone, a death in the mix, but who? Until next time chicos. Reviews always welcomed!