IN THE CONFESSIONAL
"That was crazy," Tommy said to the producers. "One thing's for sure, its pretty much not going to happen again."
"Parking tickets!" Adam exclaimed. "Who would've thought some pettiness like that would get the three of us in trouble."
"You're right guys," Rocky said in agreement. "Though, it was total bullshit that we had to sit in there, but I'm glad Lt. Stone dropped the charges."
The two men nodded with their friend's statement.
It was two weeks later and the Rangers had to say goodbye to their friends they had made at the Angel Grove Boys and Girls' club.
"We can't thank you enough," Kat said as she hugged Ms. Brams. "For everything you have done for us."
"You're welcome Katherine," Ms. Brams said while hugging back. "You seven will be in my heart, always."
Meanwhile, Kimberly and Kami were sitting by the same window where Kimberly had met Kami a couple weeks prior.
"Do you really have to go?" Kami said with a pout.
"Yeah," Kimberly said as she hugged her little mini-me. "I wish we could stay longer though. Maybe one day, you'll train in my gym for gymnastics."
Kami smiled as she hugged Kimberly again.
"Tommy," Timmy said. "Why do you have to leave? I was getting used to having you around."
"It's alright buddy," Tommy said. "We'll visit again."
While at the gym, Rodney and Rocky played one last game of basketball.
"It's going to be so weird without you Mr. Rocky," Rodney said. "I mean, who am I going to look up to now?"
"Hey, what's with the Mr. Rocky title?" Rocky laughed. "I feel so old."
"Sorry, I mean Rocky."
The two of them laughed and continued to play.
"I'll come and visit," Rocky replied. "You know you got a nice hook shot right there."
"Where?"
"Right there!" Rocky said as he stole the ball from Rodney.
Alicia sat with Aisha on the stairs.
"This is for you," Alicia said as she handed her mentor a box. "You'll love it."
Aisha opened the box. To her surprise, it was Peanut, Alicia's teddy bear.
"Alicia, you shouldn't have," Aisha said with a smile. "Every time I look at Peanut, it'll remind me of you."
"Kat!!!!" Kat screamed and raced over to her. "I want you to meet my Mommy."
Katie had tugged her mother's arm to meet her mentor.
"Hello," the young woman said as she shook Kat's hand. "My little girl has told me all about you."
"Like wise," Kat shaking her hand back. "Come, let's sit down and talk."
Kat offered her a seat next to the offices.
Tamya and Aiden sat next to Adam and Tanya talking about a new school year.
"What grade are you two going into?" Adam asked.
"Third," Aiden answered. "It's going to be weird."
"Why?" questioned Adam to his mini-me.
"Because," Tamya responded. "It's just different."
"Sweetie," Tanya retorted. "Third grade sounds like it would be a lot of fun."
Adam nodded in agreement.
"Aiden, I'm sure you'll like it. You're still going to play soccer right?"
"Yeah," Aiden with a smirk. "And be a power ranger on the side."
The four of them laughed and continued talking as they went up the stairs of the clubhouse.
As they went up the stairs, the window of the paintings from weeks ago stood plastered on the walls.
Each of them had their names they had finger painted.
"You guys, I'll be there in a moment." Tanya said as she stopped as she looked at the pictures.
Aiden and Tamya ran up the stairs and went inside.
"You alright?" Adam questioned his wife.
Tanya nodded and leaned her head on Adam's shoulder.
"Sweetie," she said quietly. "Do you think when we can have a little one return to Miami Beach?"
Adam looked at his wife whom he's known since high school, proposed junior year of college, and married after college beamed with a smile.
Tanya smiled back and pecked him on the lips.
"C'mon," Tanya took him by the hand. "Let's go in. We'll be late for the going away party."
"Alright," Adam smiled again. "Hurry, before Rocky takes all the cake at the party."
As they walked upstairs hand in hand, the going away party had just begun.
The gym was filled with tables of food to those were hungry for a bit of everything. Also, music blared as seven children and their friends danced around.
Suddenly, Ms. Brams entered the stage.
"Can I have everyone's attention?"
Ms. Brams took out her note cards and started reading,
"First, and foremost, I would like to thank seven special people that have touched our lives here at the clubhouse. Each of you has brought a lot of life into this clubhouse which provided friendships, strong ones that will last a lifetime. Once again, from the bottom of my heart and from the staff here, we thank you."
As she stepped off the stage, a big screen lowered down.
THE ANGEL GROVE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Presents…
Seven Miracles, Seven Amazing Friends.
"It was like yesterday, when seven young adults had entered our lives.
(Pictures of the seven cast mates blinked before the screen)
They showed us things that we couldn't imagine.
(Pictures of Kami and Kim sitting on the balancing beam; Kat and Katie practicing ballet; Rocky and Rodney sitting on the stairs after the talent show; Aiden with Adam the night of the talent show, Tamya, Alicia, with their mentors Aisha and Tanya; Tommy with Timmy on his shoulders at the park.)
They were our big brothers,
(Pictures of Rocky, Adam, and Tommy playing a game of basketball with their clubhouse friends)
They were our big sisters,
(Pictures of the Ranger women sitting around in a circle with the girls talking and laughing)
They showed us a good time,
(Tommy and Timmy were making faces through the clubhouse door)
Despite it all,
They were the ones who looked out for us.
(Pictures of the Rangers with Ms. Brams)
To this day, we thank you all from all of us kids –
Love, Kamila, Kaitlyn, Rodney, Alicia, Aiden, Tamya, and Aiden
Clubhouse #3353"
As the screen went up from the stage, everyone applauded. However, in the nick of time, Adam came up to the stage with the bouquets of flowers for the women in his life.
"I'm horrible with speeches," Adam joked. "But, Ms. Brams, we can't thank you enough. You showed us the way our inner child. We were able to be mentors as well as someone to look up to these children. On behalf of all of us, I give you these."
Adam handed Ms. Brams a tropical floral arrangement bouquet which made her smile.
"Thank you Adam," Ms. Brams teared. "And thank you to your six friends who have touched us deeply."
Adam nodded and smiled.
"When I call your name, please come forward and get your roses, he added
Katherine Hillard, Kimberly Hart, Aisha DeSantos, I mean, Aisha Campbell (Adam laughs), and my beautiful wife Tanya Sloan-Park."
The four women walked up to the stage and retrieved their rose bouquets and hugged their friend. As for Tanya, she planted a kiss on Adam's lips that left her speechless.
