Chapter Four: Our Humble abode
Note: Tommy and Taylor finally get to see what their troublesome friends did to their house. Also Zack was busy last chapter with his part of the deal with the house so no fear there. Also Taylor gets one step closer to finding out who Joseph Dickson is. Snoopy women.
After a month at being in Los Angeles with Zack and Kim the couple of Taylor and Tommy were ready to come home. Once they
arrived outside in the driveway they noticed not much had changed to the house, as a matter of fact nothing had changed from the
front. Taylor was the first one into the back yard and then Tommy heard an 'Oh my god' from Taylor that the neighbors could hear.
Being Tommy he feared the worst but when he got around back his mouth dropped open until Zack came over and pushed it up.
"Tommy man, you'll catch flies," Zack said with a small hint of amusement. "Wha-how, I mean how much did this cost?" Tommy
asked stunned as he walked up the ramp to his new back porch that led into the new large family room complete with bar, pool
table, poker table, food table, fifty-six inch plasma HD television with a VCR/DVD combo, a mini fridge, and a giant futon couch,
leather recliner, and love seat.
After the inspection Tommy went through a new door only to realize it went to his kitchen. The kitchen also had a couple feet
added, several cabinets lining the walls, and a bar in the middle for cooking added much to Tommy's surprise. "Big kitchens are
golden my friend. More room the better cooking. Remember you're cooking for a family now," Dickson said patting his friend on
the back. Tommy just nodded knowing he was right and knowing he would have needed to renovate soon anyway. "Hey get your
ass in here to see me and Zack's surprise oh fearless one," Jason said pulling Tommy by his arm back into the game room and then
into the next room.
When the men opened the door Tommy and Taylor saw a beautiful nursery with a conjoint playroom. Taylor was close to tears.
The walls were blue with white clouds, there were angels sitting on some clouds with a harpsichord, and some even playing theirs. A
custom wooden changing board with a trash can built into the wall beside it was on the far side along with a closet and antique,
refinished toy chest that looked to be at least a hundred years old but in perfect condition. Taylor and Tommy were both
overwhelmed at everything their friends had done. They saw the balcony from Tommy's room on the outside but never expected the
house to be made twice as large as it was. Things were beginning to look up for the couple of Tommy Oliver and Taylor Earhardt.
Later that day Taylor was walking into the back yard when she heard a familiar voice coming from behind the big tree.
"Damn it Will this is suppose to be my vacation," The voice of Dickson came from behind the tree.
"Well General Cruger threatened Kevin during another meeting, he even growled," The other voice said.
"Well maybe he has worms, Have Kevin give him a flee bath, and check him for mange, Kevin can personally Nooder him for all I
care. I just got back from a mission now I get vacation. They can deal for a few more days," Dickson told the man on the other end
causing the man to sigh.
"Alright General, but if he starts to bite, Kevin may put him down," The man said to Dickson.
"Understood, Dickson out," Dickson replied before hanging up before walking from behind the tree and seeing a very pissed off,
and very pregnant Taylorstanding there tapping her foot.
"Hi Taylor," Dickson said in his normal friendly voice as he came from around the tree. "What branch?" Taylor asked in a voice that
clearly stated the man in front of her was in trouble. "Is this an interrogation?" Dickson asked now standing strait with his hands
behind his back and getting serious. "Maybe," She stated flatly looking him in the eyes. "General Joseph Dickson, serial number
BK-3941-Alpha," Dickson stated causing Taylor to raise an eyebrow. "So you ARE in the military. Why keep it hidden, I mean
I'm in the Air Force. Couldn't you tell me at least?" Taylor asked more disappointed than mad at this point. "It's complicated
Taylor. This is unlike anything you have ever dealt with. I come here to be with my friends and get away from war and politics,"
Dickson told her hopeful that Taylor would understand and let it go. "How could I not understand the military?" She asked ignoring
the hint. "You were a Power Ranger. Surely you have heard of The Black Knights," Dickson told Taylor getting a look of curiosity.
"You're a member of the Black Knights forces?" Taylor asked skeptically. "Did I say that? I have work to do on upgrading
Tommy's new teleporter. If you'll excuse me," Dickson told Taylor before he walked past her and into the house. Taylor just
watched Dickson go not knowing what to think of the man that just walked past her. He gave her a hint and then refused to confirm
the suspicion.
Note: Leaving Taylor confused and giving her a big nursery. Their friends are too good to them. Wish I had friends like that. Anyway, next chapter is Taylor and her mom.
