Sorry, sorry, sorry, for not updating. I've been busy, with life, life, summer school, my dog almost going into diabetic shock, almost losing my dog, relief for my dog living, and a whole bunch of other stuff that's too complicated to get into. Point: I forgot all about this story.

Anyway, about the story. I didn't particularly like this chapter, and almost skipped it, but decided not to. Consider this chapter a necessary chapter. Also, like my name change?

And I've got one suggestion for the title, but still accepting recommendations. (Funny, you'd think after all this time, I'd find a title.)

Disclaimer: Yes. I own Power Rangers. And for every word of this story you read, I receive ten thousand dollars. (And if you believe that…)

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Cruger walked out of his office with Molly in front of him. While he was in his office with Molly, the Rangers and Sophie had been talking in the Command Center. As they stepped out, the Rangers became silent. No doubt Syd and Z had filled in the others about what they had seen.

"Rangers," Cruger said, and the Rangers stopped sending Molly curious looks and gave Cruger their full attention.

"As Cadets Delgado and Drew must have already told you," (Syd and Z exchanged sheepish looks) "I have been notified that I have a daughter. Rangers, meet Molly, my daughter."

The Rangers were silent for a moment (An SPD first, thought Cruger), not sure how to react. Then Bridge stepped forward and kneeled down in front of Molly.

"Hi Molly," He said, extending his hand to her. "I'm Bridge. How old are you?" He said all this in one breath.

Molly shook his hand. "Six-and-a-half," she said.

Bridge nodded. "Six-and-a-half, huh? Six-and-a-half was a great time for me. I was six-and-a-half when my parents let me light the Menorah during Hanukah for the first time. I was six-and-a-half when I discovered butter tasted better with toast. I was six-and-a-half when I broke my arm for the first time trying to ride a two-wheeler. Okay, maybe that time wasn't so great, but I was six-and-a-half, so in a way, it was great!"

Molly giggled. "Yup. You're Bridge alright. My Mommy told me about you!"

"Sir," Sky said, "Is it true that Molly's mommy—I mean mother—is really Kat?"

Cruger nodded "Yes."

"Does that mean Kat's coming back?" Syd asked, and everyone looked excited.

Molly looked down at the Lolly Doll still in her hands. Cruger sighed.

"No."

"But why?" Z asked. "I mean if Molly's here, why can't she at least come for a visit?"

Cruger sighed again. "We'll discuss this later. In the mean time, I'm going to get Molly settled."

"So Molly will be staying?" Sophie asked.

Molly looked anxiously at Cruger. He smiled at her.

"Yes."

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"So, this is where I guess you'll be living now," Cruger said, entering his quarters with Molly.

Molly's eyes were wide as she surveyed his quarters. "Cool."

Cruger didn't understand why she would fine his quarters "cool". But then he realized Molly had been in foster care, and knew some places in the system were better than others.

Molly walked around the main room, then went to look in the bedroom. Then she came out.

"There's only one bedroom," she said. "Where am I going to sleep?"

"Hmm," Cruger thought. "Well, until we find some other arrangement, I guess you could sleep in the bedroom, and I'll sleep on the couch. At least until Isinia gets back."

"Isinia?" Molly resumed her inspection of his quarters.

"My, uh, wife."

Molly stopped. "Your wife?" she asked, turning around.

"Uh-huh."

She cocked her head to the side, apparently thinking about this. She shook her head slightly, as if shaking away a thought. "Where is she now?" she asked.

"She's visiting a friend of hers on KO-35," Cruger said.

Molly shrugged. She grabbed her suitcase and backpack and took them to the bedroom. Then she ran out and hugged Cruger around his waist. Cruger, startled by this, looked down.

"I'm glad I finally got to meet you," she whispered.

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If you believe what I said about owning Power Rangers and making ten thousand bucks, than I think you need to go to summer school too.