Chapter Two: Messages


A red BMW M6 Coupe pulled into a small parking space. Jason Lee Scott, the once fearless leader of the Mighty Morphing Power Rangers, stepped out of the car. After locking his car doors, he walked up the pathway of his two bedroom condo which he shared with his fiancé.

He smiled as he opened the front door.

"Oh, honey! I'm home!" he called out.

A tall, slender woman walked out of the master's bedroom, greeting him with a smile.

"Hi baby," Marianne said as she wrapped her arms around him and gave him a kiss. "How was work?"

Jason shrugged and leaned in for another kiss. After sharing a passionate kiss, the couple stopped for some air.

"You got some interesting voice messages today," she said.

"Really?" Marianne nodded and dropped her hold on him. She watched as her soon to be husband walked over to the phone and to listen to his messages.

"You have six new messages. Message one."

"Hello, Jason! It's Billy. I've called to inform you that I have received your invitation for yours and Marianne's nuptials. I will be attending and am excited to finally meet your bride."

"Hah, Billy. He still talks in a way that I wouldn't understand," Jason said to Marianne.

"Message two."

"Jase! Zack man here! And Angela! Congratulations bro! We'll be at the wedding for sure!"

"Message three."

"Fearless leader! Rock-o reporting! Can't believe San Diego's Number One Bachelor is settling down! When's the bachelor part- Ow!!! Hey, Jason. It's Aisha. Don't mind the idiot that just spoke. We just called to say that we're definitely going to be there! I'm so happy for you! Tell Marianne I said hi. Love you both!"

"Message four."

"Hey, Jase. It's Adam. Got your invitation. I'll be there, along with everyone else."

"Adam, he's the shy guy."

"I can tell," Marianne laughed.

"Message five."

"Hi Jason! It's Katherine just calling to congratulate you and Marianne! Also wanted to let you know that Tanya and I will be there. I'm assuming the whole team will be there as well? I can't wait!"

"Message six."

"Hey bro! It's Tommy. You probably know why I'm calling. I made a mental note to call you ASAP, but I...forgot. Anyways, I'll be there for sure man. I am your best man after all! First fearless leader, first red ranger, and now, the first to settle down. Beating Rocky to the punch eh? Congratulations to you both! See you soon!"

"End of messages."

"Interesting, indeed," Jason said. Marianne shifted on the couch to make room for Jason. His sudden silence didn't go unnoticed.

"Penny for your thoughts, sweetie?"

"I was hoping one of the messages would be from Kim."

Marianne nodded. "Well, she is pretty busy. The last time I spoke to her was a few weeks ago. Since then, we've just been playing phone tag."

Jason nodded in agreement, but he still had a distant look in his eye. He had a feeling that Kimberly was keeping herself busy so that she can keep herself distracted. From what? He didn't know. He hadn't had a decent conversation with Kimberly for a long while. She always asked about him and his life. Every time he tried to ask about hers, Kimberly would find a way to avoid answering his questions.

Jason sighed.

"Come one babe," Marianne said. "You're getting too down, now. Why don't we call back the others and get all the plans straightened out? Then we can try and get a hold of Kim again."

He nodded and smiled gratefully at her. "I love you."

"I love you too, oh fearless leader," she winked.

Author's Notes: I hope you enjoyed so far!