Disclaimer: I do not own Power Rangers.
"Mother," Max said tightly, "thank you for coming."
Janette Cooper smiled at her son, "I wouldn't have missed your ceremony for the world."
"Not after it made the social pages," Max replied, clenching his fists.
"Max," Alyssa said, touching his shoulder, "the JP has a question for you."
Max let himself be steered away, trying not to swear. "Thanks," he said after a moment.
"We said nothing would ruin this," Alyssa replied, "and nothing will. Don't think about her, think about tonight. You'll be a thousand miles away."
Max took deep breaths, banking his anger for the fires of passion.