Two weeks later, Jason pulls up to Kimberly's home. They house has a small white gate with a lot of rose bushes and sun flowers in the front. Jason frowns and turns off his car when he sees no Kim.
Jason: I told her I was pulling up(pulls out his track phone and goes to call the house phone)she is never on time(he goes to dial the number but stops when he sees Kim racing out of the door)(mumbles)there she is(puts the phone down and watches her lock up her house. Kim turns to him and waves. He waves back to her. Kim runs to gate, opens it and rushes to the car. Jason puts down the window)hey beautiful
Kim:(frowns)don't call me that(opens the door, climbs in and hits him in the arm)
Jason: ow!(laughs)why not?(Kim gives him a look)oh that is only used by your handsome huh?
Kim: Please don't make me go back to my house(Jason quickly locks the door when she touches the handle and Kim smiles)
Jason: I'm sorry!
Kim: Why must you start with me? And tease me about my past?
Jason: because it makes it so easy to get under your skin
Kim: Hey Jason(smiles)HENRY SAYS hey(Jason now frowns)your right it is fun getting under peoples skin
Jason: I promised to not say anything mean and keep my thoughts to myself(Kim laughs)But you make it so hard.
Kim: that's my job(leans against the door and lays on her hand)will you ever like my boyfriend?
Jason: will you ever let me call you beautiful again?(Kim says nothing)mm(starts up the car)well then I guess you know the answer(Kim sighs and turns up the music)Kim
Kim: hmm(puts on her seatbelt)
Jason: you do look nice(Kim looks at him and smiles. Kim is wearing khaki shorts and a flower pattern taint top. Her hair is down and she is wearing white kids)
Kim: really?(he nods) I feel so basic(sits back)
Jason:(smiles)I see your loving the shorts
Kim:(laughs)I love California weather. Florida it's nice and all but Cali. Henry loves it too(looks at Jason as he frowns)
Jason: So where is your guy anyway? How is he adjusting to the move?
Kim: Fairly easy(smiles)he has met new friends already at his new job. They went for lunch a few minutes ago(Jason nods)everyone loves Henry I can't understand why you won't try to love him too
Jason:(sternly) You're not going to take me there(drives off)Kim
Kim:(sings)well you asked about him(crosses her arms and looks ahead)
Jason: Can we change the subject please?(Kim rolls her eyes)Kimmy look(sighs)I'm sorry(she looks at him)and I don't want to fight. I hate when we do
Kim:(sighs)your right(smiles)I'm sorry too(sits up)ok no more Henry and Tommy talk agreed?
Jason: totally agreed
Kim: so(happily)where are you taking me? Why be so secretive?
Jason: Ok, so this is between us?(looks at Kim who nods)(sternly)Kimberly
Kim: this is between us(holds up her left hand)I swear on everything.
Jason: So I know Trini is throwing me a surprise party tomorrow(looks at Kim who nods "no")
Kim:(loudly)What(laughs)no she's(Jason raises his eyebrow)she's not!(Jason smirks and looks at the road)Trini absolutely has nothing planned
Jason: Well that's kind of great and a shame because I have something planned tomorrow
Kim:(quickly)What do you mean? You have what planned(calmly)for what time?
Jason: For whenever the party starts(stops at the red light and looks at Kim who is about to burst)I can plan it out all day long if you don't tell me
Kim:(laughs)you are an asshole!
Jason: I don't(laughs)think I am
Kim: Oh but you are(angrily)Trini has been planning this thing for months(Jason sighs)and you a will just mess this up because of your own personal graduation plan
Jason:(firmly)Kimberly stop(Kim stops and looks at him)you didn't hear me when I said I have something great planned(Kim gives him a confused look)look we're going to the Kwan's
Kim: um ok(shakes her head confused)because….
Jason:(mockingly)because(reaches in his back pocket and pulls out a ring box. Kim gasp)I made my last payment on this(opens it and shows off 10k Gold, 1/5 CT Princess cut diamond ring)and I want to propose to Trini in front of all of our friends tomorrow
Kim: Jason(they hear honking behind them)oh(laughs and Jason quickly drives off)Jason oh my god! Trini is going to love it(takes it from him so that he can drive better)
Jason:(smiles)you think so?
Kim: I know so(touches it)
Jason: I know it's not much but I'm been working double shifts(frowns)to pay for it(Kim looks at him and sees he is a little discouraged about the ring)
Kim: Jason(holds his hand)she is going to love it because it came from you. Trini loves you and it doesn't matter the ring size. Trini would marry you with a sandwich tie(Jason laughs)I am so serious.
Jason:(laughs)thank you Kim
Kim:(happily)She is going to melt
Jason: I really hope so(sighs)I hope she says yes
Kim: are you kidding me? You're a catch
Jason:(smirks)I am? Am I?(Kim lets go of his hand and rolls her eyes)
Kim: Don't get cocky(he laughs)I only said that to give you a confidence boost because you have to talk to the Kwan's(Jason frowns as they pull up to Trini's parents house. Trini's parents are working on their garden. Kim turns to see what he is looking at)nervous?
Jason: that's an understatement! I feel like I'm going to shit my pants(Kim laughs. Wendy looks up from the flower bed and sees Kim and Jason. She waves at them and they wave back)
Kim:(through her smile)there is no turning back now(turns to him and closes the box)come on(Jason nods and turns off the car)
Jason: promise not to leave me?(Kim laughs but stops when she sees that he is serious)
Kim: hey have I ever! Once a Ranger always one(gives him the ring)I am not going to abandon you on the biggest journey of your life(holds his hand with the ring in it)I got you
Jason:(smiles)thanks Kim(she nods)ok let's do this(Kim lets go of his hand as he puts the ring in his pocket)I'm ready to make Trini mines forever(Kim smiles and they get out of the car)(calls)hey Mr. and Mrs. Kwan(they close their doors and head up to the house)
Wendy: Jason(stands with the help of Jason)Kimberly(kisses his cheek and gives Kim a slight hug)I'm felty I'm sorry
Kim: it's ok Mama Kwan(looks around)the garden looks great
Wendy:(smiles)thank you(takes off her gloves)what brings you by?(Kim and Jason look between each other)(panicked)is everything ok my Trini?
Jason:(quickly)yes everything is fine Mrs. Kwan(puts his hand on her shoulder reassuringly)she is in class as we speak(Kim nods)today is her busy day
Wendy: oh(sighs in relief)so what brings you two by then?
Jason: I just um wanted to come by and visit you guys(Wendy smiles and nods)is all
Wendy: Well that is nice(they hear someone fussing over in the corner. Trini's dad is up a tree swinging at something)he is trying to get rid of the squirrels nest. They make too much chatter in the morning
Kim: won't they just(shrugs and frowns)climb back up there?
Wendy: they have for the past two months(looks at Kim and laughs)But he doesn't listen to me(soon they hear a yell and see him hanging on to a tree without a latter)(mumbles)not again(calls)Lee I told you to quit your stupid squirrel quest(to Jason)could you get him out
Jason:(quickly)of course(rushes over to the tree and the fallen latter)
Wendy: those squirrels always get the last laugh(chuckles and Kim holds in her giggle as she watches Jason help his future father in law out of the tree)(mumbles)so Kim(they look at each other)is everything ready for the party tomorrow?
Kim: Yup(smiles)Trini is with Jason's mom and the caterer right now
Wendy: excellent(claps her hands a little)Jason is going to love his surprise graduation party(Kim simply nods as Jason and Mr. Kwan walk over)Lee are you ok?
Lee:(mumbles)great
Wendy: did they win again dear?(Lee speaks in Vietnamese and she frowns and speaks back. Soon they get a small argument and Jason and Kim stand there uncomfortable)
Kim:(mumbles)what do we do?(Jason shrugs)well think of something(whispers)these are your future in laws(he nods)
Jason: um hey(they look at him)sorry to interrupt but I need some advice about something. Something that I couldn't go to my own parents about.
Lee:(worried)what is it son?
Jason: it's about my future
Wendy: well Jason I'm honored that you want our advice about your future. Come to the porch…I have some tea ready(Kim and Jason nod and they head to the porch. There is a porch swing and two wicker chairs beside it. There is also I small table with tea)sit(Jason and Kim sit in the Wicker chairs and Trini's parents sit on the porch swing)so what is going on?
Lee: is everything ok with my daughter?
Jason: she's fine I promise Mr. Kwan(he nods)
Lee:(quickly)and everything is ok with you Kimberly?(she nods)how are liking the move back?
Kim: It's like I never left
Lee: and that boy is respecting you and your virtue
Kim: Yes Mr. Kwan….we don't even sleep in the same room. I'm keeping my word to make him wait(Mr. Kwan smiles and pours tea)
Wendy: wish I could say that about my Trini(picks up her tea and drinks. Jason winces and Kim smirks as Mr. Kwan rolls his eyes and passes it to her. What Mrs. Kwan is referring to is her walking in on Trini and Jason in a compromising position two weeks before they moved in with each other. Trini and Jason never had sex at the Kwan's house when they were home but something came over Trini and Jason that night. They didn't even make it upstairs. Trini and Jason walked into the Kwan's house just after mid-night. They stumbled in kissing and just made it to the couch. Jason fell on top of Trini and she had his shirt almost off when they heard someone clear their voice. There stood both her father and mother who had a disapproved look. Jason quickly jumped up and Trini sat up so red that they couldn't even tell the difference between her and the red couch. Let's just say Jason was to stay away from their house and Trini during the night hours until they moved in together. Thank God it was only two weeks. Trini's mom stacked her up with all different types of birth control and Jason had some serious butt kissing to do to get accepted again; well that was until Trini told off her parents and they backed off)my daughter is still on her birth control?(Kim almost chokes on the tea. Mr. Kwan pats her back, smirks a little and then continues to serve himself some tea)
Jason: Birth Control until marriage Ma'am
Wendy: I don't like to hear it but I guess in away that is what I like to hear
Lee: Come on Wendy! We were having pre-material sex(Jason chuckles uncomfortably. Kim's eyes get big and she looks around)we got married and Trini came six months later(laughs)Right!
Wendy: husband(speaks in Vietnamese. He says something back and sips his tea)well anyways Jason(looks at him)I'm happy that you are being safe. Children are for marriage
Jason: I couldn't agree more(looks at Kim who nods)um speaking of marriage and my future(the Kwan's look at him as he pulls out the small box)Mr. and Mrs. Kwan I want to know if I can have your daughters hand in marriage(opens the box and puts it on the table in front of them)
Wendy: oh my god(covers her face while crying. Mr. Kwan now sits up and stares daggers at Jason. Jason sinks in his seat a little)
Lee:(firmly)She's pregnant?
Jason:(outraged)NO! OF COURSE NOT(puts up his hands)you have my word sir. I just love her and I don't want another day to go by without her being MY FUTURE(Mrs. Kwan is still crying but she takes her husbands hand and he squeezes it)It would be a privilege if you let me marry your daughter(Kim puts her hands in a prayer position and puts it to her mouth)please(puts his hands down)
Lee:(mumbles)a privilege?(starts speaking to his wife in Vietnamese and she uncovers her face. She soon speaks back to him and more tears come down. Mr. Kwan puts his hand on her shoulder and squeezes it calming her a little more. Mrs. Kwan speaks again and he looks at her. Mrs. Kwan says something again and looks at Jason who is starting to sweat)right(turns to him)Jason
Jason: Sir
Lee: So you think you're ready to marry my only daughter?
Jason: I know I am…and whatever I can't handle I'm willing to work my way through whatever life may throw at us(Kim now has tears coming from her eyes)
Kim:(thinking)God please give him their blessings
Lee: Jason(pauses)I have always liked you up until today(Jason frowns)now I love you because you want to make my little girl happy for the rest of your lives(smiles and Jason now smiles)you have a yes from us(Mrs. Kwan happily nods)
Jason:(happily)Really?!(stands up)
Wendy:(laughs and sniffs)really(Jason quickly goes over and hugs Wendy)whoa(laughs and holds him)mm(he kisses her cheek and pulls away)
Jason: thank you Mrs. Kwan
Wendy: Mama Kwan is ok(Jason nods. Mr. Kwan stands and they shake hands)
Jason: thank you Mr. Kwan
Mr. Kwan: your welcome son(smirks)you can call me dad after the "I Do's"(they laugh. Jason lets go of him and Kim stands. Kim is full of tears and they quickly embrace)
Kim:(whispers)I knew they'd say yes(he kisses her cheek)congratulations(they pull away and Mrs. Kwan hands her a tissue)thank you Mama Kwan(sits down)Now all we need is a "Yes" from Trini(wipes her face)
Wendy: have you thought of how you want to do it Jason?(Jason picks up the ring and smiles)
Jason: yes(looks at them)but I'm going to need your help(every gives him a look)