20minutes later, Jason and Trini are sitting among their friends and their children. Everyone is in good spirits because of the food and conservation.
Kat: Jason this chicken is great!
Jason: Thank you Kat
Adam: I agree Jason(wipes his face)this is wonderful. What do you put in it?
Trini: You don't want to know his secret recipe(sips her water and everyone gives Jason a uncomfortable look)
Jason: What she means is(puts his arm behind her chair)a lot of things go into making this chicken. Stuff that I can not discuss because it is a family recipe.
AJ: mommy?(Aisha looks over at the children's table. AJ is sitting at the table with twins who are taking food off each others plates)
Aisha: Daughter?!
AJ: Can I have more potato salad?
Aisha: of course
Adam: I'll get it(kisses her head and grabs the bowl)Twins do you want some more?(they nod "no")ok(stands up and heads for the kids table)
Aisha: Thank you honey
Rocky: That is some rocking potato salad(Trini smiles as Rocky feeds his daughter who is on his lap)
Trini: Thank you! I'm happy everyone likes it.
Rocky: Can't wait to see what Easter dinner will be like on Sunday!
Zach: Do you ever brace yourself Rocky?(Rocky nods "no" and everyone laughs. The laughter causes RJ to start whining from bassinet that is near the kids table)
Kat: Looks like Junior is awake.
Tonya: I have him(Tonya stands up and goes to get the baby)
Ash: Baby cry!(everyone watches as she stands up on Rocky's lap)
Kim:(coos)Yeah he is(Ash watches as Tonya picks up her brother)
Tonya: Hi big boy(kisses him and sits back down at the table with him)
Ash: Hi baby(Rocky smiles and looks at Kat who looks at her children interact. RJ focuses on his sister who is sitting across from him)Hi(waves. RJ now smiles and it turns into laughter. Everyone at the table smiles at them)
Kim: the sweetest thing ever(RJ reaches for Kat)
Zach: Looks like someone wants mommy(Tonya passes him to Zach, Zach passes the baby to Aisha, who passes him to Kim, who passes him to Kat)
Kat: Hi kiddo(kisses him)Did you have a good cat nap?(Ash sits in her dad's lap. Ash and RJ play with each other)
Rocky:(to Kat)Did you get enough to eat?(Kat nods with a smile)Good(Zach's phone pings and he pulls it out to read)
Zach: Angie says hi(they look at him)and she is bummed that she couldn't make it.
Trini: Tell her we said hello and we miss her(he nods and types)
Tonya: How is her advertisement deal going?
Zach: Hoping to close the deal by Easter morning(puts his phone down)Everything is looking good(they nod)Yeah(rubs his hands together)My wife has this in the bag.
Kim: We know she does(sips her water)
Tonya: Isn't Henry working the same deal?(Kim nods)
Kim: His law firm is handling the contracting for the deal. So that's why he isn't here(no one says anything) I can't thank Angie enough for considering his law firm.(Zach and Kim look at each with a smile)She is amazing.
Zach: For the last time Kim…..we're family. That's what we do(Kim winks at him)So(rubs his hands together)Has anyone heard from Billy or Tommy?
Jason: Billy is still in the multi universe…..and you know Tommy. He drops off the face of the earth and comes back when he feels like it.
Aisha: That man(clears her voice) If it wasn't for his mother and father giving me updates every so often, I would be worried.
Kim: How are Mr. And Mrs. Oliver? I haven't seen them in ages!
Aisha: They are fine! They ask about you all the time.
Kim: They do?
Aisha: Yeah all good things(puts her hand on Adam's leg as her rubs her back)You should give them a call and check on them. I know they would love to hear from you.
Kim: maybe(shrugs and sits up)So Trini, Jason(Jason who was whispering in Trini's ear stops and looks them)What is this sleeping arrangement going to be like(bats her eyelashes as Jason's brow frowns)I mean bedtime is less than 6hours away.
Jason: We have enough time to figure it out(everyone looks at Trini)
Trini: I got this Jason(he looks at her)I'm ready
Jason: ok(smiles)go on(everyone gives them a look)
Trin: Tonya and Kim can take our study. The pull out couch pulls out to a queen. Zach can take the living room. Sound good so far?
Zach: Sounds good to me! Your couch now is a lot more comfortable than your last one(everyone laughs)
Kim: Tonya and I are good with it(Tonya nods)
Trini: Kat and Rocky will get the guest room right by the stairs. Aisha and Adam will get the room right next to ours which will be our baby's room. Whom by the way is due in December.
Adam: Well that was….(pauses)Wait(Trini stands with help from Jason. Kim covers her mouth as Trini lifts her shirt that shows a slight bump. Tonya puts a head over her chest. Zach laughs and claps happily getting the kids attention)
Rocky: No way!
Aisha:(laughs happily)I KNEW IT!(the kids looks at Aisha)
AJ: What?(stands)What mommy?(goes over to her and Adam puts her on his lap)
Kat: Auntie Trini and Uncle Jason(Trini puts her shirt down) are going to have a baby(Jason now stands and touches Trini's stomach)
Kim: oh(uncovers her mouth with tears in her eyes)my GOD I'm so happy for you two.
Trini:(in tears)me too
Aisha: Congratulations guys(stands up and goes over to them. Everyone follows suite and congratulate the happy couple with hugs and kisses)
Kim: This is so amazing
Zach: Angie is going to be so pissed she missed this(everyone laughs)
Emma: pissed!(everyone looks at Emma. Jason laughs a little)
Kim: Emma no! That is not a good word honey!
Emma: Sowwy(eats her food. Kim looks at Zach who shrugs)
Zach: Like a sponge(Kim nudges him and everyone laughs)Well(grabs his drink and holds it up)Here's to Trini and Jason(kisses Trini's cheek)and the little Scott that is coming into the world(Jason wraps his arms around Trini)We are so happy for you and your blessing. It just shows how amazing GOD is.
Adam: Amen to that(Zach nods and drinks his drink)
Trini: Thank you Zach(touches his arm)and thank you guys.
Kat: How are you feeling Trini?(bounces her son)
Trini: Well as you saw earlier….morning sickness is a(stops herself and looks at the kids)Monkey
Zach: nice(laughs)catch
Tonya: That's what that was?
Jason: All day….every day
Aisha: It will pass in your second trimester….don't worry.
Kim: Wait you said "you knew it?"(looks at her)
Aisha: I'm almost I'll be a certified OBGYN in a few months. I noticed things like; she was glowing and her stomach looked a little swollen when I first saw her.(crosses her arms)and then she hid behind Jason while I was studying her.
Trini: I thank you for not telling anyone(Aisha smirks)I didn't want anyone to know until I was ready.
Aisha: kind of figured(Adam puts AJ down)but if you didn't say anything by Easter morning. I was going to confront you(they laugh)Well it looks like we have one more thing to be thankful for(Jason kisses Trini's neck)Congratulations again Mom and Dad! To the Scotts'!
Everyone: Too the Scotts'(everyone cheers happily)
After, lunch Jason and Trini sneak away from their friends and go into Jason's study. They are standing in front of the computer with hopeful eyes. After a few second Trini frowns.
Trini: Where is Tommy?(sighs fustrated) Honestly, when we want him he is never around(holds herself)
Jason: I know(rubs her arm)But, you know Tommy(sits in his chair and makes her sit on his lap)Trini that man is constantly on the move. He has no kids, no wife…..So, why not?
Trini: I understand that! But he is going to be a GOD Father. He needs to be around more. Our kid will need him.
Jason: Yeah I know(kisses her neck)and when he finally picks up his phone…..we'll let him know that. Don't get upset. It's not good for our baby(rubs her stomach)
Trini: You're right(happily)I know Billy will answer
Jason:(smiles)Let's do it(Trini starts typing and the computer starts dialing)Come on Billy(they wait patiently and then they hear a click)
Billy's Voice:(static)HE….Tri….on
Trini:(happily)Billy?! Billy are you there?
Jason: Billy.…hey man! We're here. Your signal is bad
Billy: Hold on(the screen comes in clear and they see Billy clearly)Hi guys is this better?
Trini: So(waves)much better(happily)Hi Billy!
Jason: Hey Bill
Billy: Hey guys! Wow you two look great!
Jason: So do you Bill!
Billy: hmm(looks away and then looks back over)You only call on Holidays which I understand(looks at them)A Long distance bill is horrible bill to have.
Jason:(mutters)thanks for being so understanding(Trini nudges him)So, when are we going to be seeing you back on planet earth? They haven't found a cure yet?
Billy: Actually….we think we may have found a cure.
Trini:(shocked)What?
Billy: Between us three
Jason:(jokingly)Scott's Honor(Billy chuckles and Trini nods)
Billy: I've been on earth for past couple of months.
Trini: Wait you're here?
Billy: Not really
Trini:(confused)Explain
Billy: I come to earth no more than twice a month.
Jason: Billy!(upset)and you haven't visited us?
Billy: It's not like that!. The serum is still unstable and after a few hours I start aging again. However, these last couple of batches I've been able to stay on earth for almost a week. This just started happening last month when Tommy was able to find this mineral that stops time from spending up. Something like the fountain of youth.
Trini: Wait a minute? You and Tommy have been working together? We haven't heard from Tommy in months.
Billy: We barely keep in contact honestly(rubs his neck)Tommy always keeps in contact with me when he thinks he has found something that will help me. He has been trying to get me back home since before your wedding.
Jason: Yeah we know
Billy: He thinks that it's his fault that I'm aging because it happened to me while he was the leader. I keep reassuring him that I knew what I was getting into when I became a Ranger. I was a Ranger before him. Things like this happen.
Jason: But he is right to want to fix you. We miss you like hell bro! It's not the same without you(Trini nods in agreement)
Billy: The feeling is mutual.(happily)So it's Easter? Did everyone make it to your house? How is everyone?
Trini: Everyone is here(mumbles)but Tommy
Billy: Hmm! Still avoiding Kimberly?
Jason: Have no idea(rubs Trini's back)He didn't answer the phone for the invite. We tried to leave a message and he's mail box is full.
Billy: I wonder what Tommy is getting himself into now a days.
Jason: Wouldn't we all. Aisha keeps in contact with his parents. They come and volunteer at the hospital where she works. Aisha says he calls home more than he answers his phone. The Olivers' said he is alive and well.
Billy: As long as he is calling his parents I guess that will suffice. So, everyone is there?(they nod)Can I speak to them and tell them hello?
Trini: Sure! But(sings)there is something that we want to tell you first.
Billy: I'm all ears
Trini:Jason do you want too….
Jason: Sure honey(smirks at the screen)You sitting down Billy?
Billy: Affirmative(Trini smiles)
Jason: Trini and I are having a baby…..due in December
Billy: OH Guys…that is extraordinary(Trini giggles) Congratulations to you two!
Trini:(giggles)Thank you Billy
Billy: Now I have less than nine months to get my serum right! I'm not going to miss this event for the world. Guys(sits up determined)I'm coming home…..and for good
Jason: We believe you brother!
Trini: and we can't wait!(Billy smiles) If you need anything from us…..
Billy: I just need you to stay healthy and happy.(he's computer beeps) My connection is going out. We will talk soon
Jason: ok Billy
Billy:(fading out)bye guys
Trini:(quickly)Bye Billy….we love you
Billy:(fades out)love…too(the computer goes black and Trini sighs)
Trini: Do you think he will make it in time?
Jason: I have faith in him and Tommy. Billy has an extra push now. He loves you the most out of all of us(Trini rolls her eyes and stands)
Trini: For the last time Billy does not have a crush on me(crosses her arms)
Jason:(smirks)Didn't say that(stands up and holds her while she still has her arms crossed)Just saying that…you are the first person who understood him and made him feel welcomed(kisses her head)Billy has always been grateful to you because of that. He'd do anything for you.
Trini:(mumbles)Like wise(hugs him)You're right(mumbles)He'll make it back before December(they kiss and pull away)come on we have guest.
Jason: ok(they take hands)We'll try Tommy later(Trini nods. Jason opens the door and they leave to join their guest in the Livingroom)
A few hours later the sleeping arrangement has shifted. AJ wanted to sleep with the twins who were sleeping with Kim and Tonya. Kim decided to sleep in the livingroom with Zach on one of the couches. Tonya kept the room with the twins and AJ. That lift room for Aisha and Adam. Aisha and Adam decided to take Ash who is a sound sleeper. Trini and Jason decided to take on RJ so that they can get practice in. Trini and Aisha both decided that Rocky and Kat needed a night off which the both appreciated and didn't reject the offer.
Trini walks in her bedroom and smiles when she sees Jason laying in the bed watching TV and RJ leaning against him holding his bottle while also watching TV. Trini closes her door and lets her hair down. Jason looks at her and smiles at her.
Trini: Hi…..what you watching?
Jason: Hey! RJ say we're watching(growls and plays with RJ's leg)football Auntie Trini(RJ laughs causing Trini to melt)(smiles) Everyone settle in ok?(Trini puts on some lotion)
Trini: Yup! Worked out better than I thought(Jason nods)
Jason: Good
Trini: Kat and Rocky nearly pushed me out.(laughs) Kat looked so exhausted(walks over to her side of the bed and climbs on her side of the bed)looks like(coos at RJ who spits out his bottle when Trini gets close to him)(coos)he keeps mommy and daddy very busy(RJ laughs and Trini tickles him)
Jason: Yeah it's 8:15 and the little monster isn't showing any signs of sleep(kisses his head)I guess they aren't looking for a night of romance.
Trini:(laughs)I guess not(starts making noises making RJ laugh)
Jason: Do you think it's going to be like this for us?
Trini:(baby talk)What do you mean Uncle Jason?(sits up and takes RJ from him)come here baby
Jason: Well(smiles)Aunt Trini(watches Trini put RJ in the air and he laughs)Do think our romance will be gone?(cautiously) Becareful he just got finished eating. He'll throw it back up.
Trini: Right(stops, sits him on the bed and gives RJ the toy)here go buddy(looks at Jason)Honey (touches his face)I know we won't lose romance(gives him a kiss)that just isn't us. Besides I don't think Kat and Rock lost romance….I think a night in each others arms sleeping(leans back against her pillow) is pretty romantic(RJ leans back against Trini and yawns)(smiles)you know?(starts rubbing his head)A night alone in each others arms without beautiful kids crying…..sounds like a wonderful romantic date.
Jason: You know what(watches as RJ and Trini's eyes start to get heavy)now that you say that. Your absolutely right.
Trini: mm-hmm(mumbles)I'm always right(Jason smirks)
Jason: Yeah
Trini: Jason
Jason: hmm?
Trini: I love you(He kisses her head and then RJ who's eyes are closed)
Jason: You know I love you too(gets out of the bed)
Trini: where(yawns)are you going?
Jason: Having a beer with Zach!(softly)Are you ok with that?
Trini: Yeah(looks at RJ who snuggles closer)awe sweet angle(looks at Jason who smiles)put some pillows on your side….so that he doesn't roll(he nods and does what he is told)
Jason: I'll take my cell(grabs his phone)text me if you need me(Trini nods as she starts to drift off)
Trini: Ok! Jason one more thing. We will tell Tommy about the baby together?
Jason: Of course honey(she nods slightly) Let me move him over a little
Trini:(mumbles)Don't wake him(Jason moves RJ into the middle. Trini reaches over to touches RJ's hand so that he feels skin to skin. RJ doesn't budge)
Jason: alright(puts a blanket on the both of them)snug as a bug.(changes the channel to "Family Guy") I'll be back. Get some sleep honey(touches her leg)I'll be back
Trini: Ok(Jason heads for the door and turns off the lights. He looks at Trini one last time. Trini and RJ don't budge and are fast asleep. He smiles, opens the door, leaves and closes the door behind him)
Next chapter...a long lost friend comes to visit.~RT