A week later, Tommy, Billy and TJ are at Tommy's command center. They are standing over Tommy's table and looking over notes. TJ sighs and scratches his bald head. He sits down with some notes.
TJ: Guys I don't know(Billy and Tommy look at him)
Tommy: TJ there is a shift in the morphing grid(shakes the papers in his hands)
TJ: Yeah I can see that…..but(pauses)
Billy: What's going on TJ?
TJ: Do we really believe that this is Zordon? I mean Andros completely destroyed his vessel and everyone turned into magic dust./
Billy: We haven't seen this type of power in the grid since Zordon. I'm sure of it.
TJ: I know you are the smartest person in the room…
Tommy: Um hey!(they look at him) I'm the Doctor….Replacement(crosses his arms jokingly)
Billy: Yeah you are Tommy(pats his shoulder, sits down and looks at TJ "to go on". TJ chuckles to himself)
TJ: But has anyone brought this up to Andros! I don't want this to be like the "Forever Red Ranger" adventure that we had a few years back.
Tommy:(jokingly) But it was so fun(sits down with a smile)
TJ: For you maybe. Me and Ton(leans back)had just started dating. She wanted to kill me when she found out that I went on that mission.
Tommy: Yes(mumbles)I remember the phone call.
Billy: What about Andros?
TJ: Have you shown him the figures on the grid yet? It could be something that we are missing I mean….Zordon still alive. It's too good to be true.
Billy: No offense to you nor Andros….but I've worked with the grid longer than anyone on this Power Ranger Team. Excluding Trini(Tommy sighs and looks at TJ who shrugs)I can tell you that nothing has been missed.
TJ: Didn't mean to offend you Billy(puts the paper down)but Andros helped with bringing back Alpha Five and Alpha Six. Well Adam helped with that but…..I think…..
Tommy: To stop this argument I have spoken to Andros(TJ looks at him)and he thinks that we should continue on with it.(TJ gives him a look)Ranger Honor(TJ nods and then looks at Billy)
TJ: So, what are we going to do? I mean I'm married now and I want to start a family. I don't want to go into this mission all willy nilly. Not when I have Tonya(fixes his wrist watch)
Billy: That is understandable! My friend we have more research to do! We just have to agree that this could possibly be Zordon and it's worth checking out. And I will plan out the next steps. Which I will consult with you three(softly)Andros including once I'm done.
TJ: Sounds like a plan(sighs)As long as I am not going to battle anytime soon(looks at Tommy)I'm trying to stay retried for as long as I can, unlike this one(points to Tommy)
Tommy: Ouch(they laugh)Please you're just upset that you are not spandex ready.
TJ: Are you kidding me? I am professional baseball player? I am always spandex ready(They laugh a little as the cave door opens)Who is that?(Billy quickly takes up the papers and stands up)
Tommy: I don't know(looks at his watch and then at Billy who puts the papers away)The kids are in school and(stands up quickly)I'm supposed to be across town.(Zach comes in the room)
Zach: Hey fellas!(daps up TJ and then Tommy)
Tommy: Hey Zach(Zach gives Billy a brief hug)What are you doing here?
Zach: I'm meeting Hayley here but then I saw TJ's car(smiles)What are you guys up too?
Billy: Actually nothing and I have to go(looks at his watch)
Zach: Really?(stops smiling)but I just got here.
Billy: Yeah I know(holds his shoulder)We'll get together this weekend. I have a thing to get to(grabs some books which are holding the papers)Tommy TJ we'll talk.
TJ: Alright
Tommy: See you later Billy(Billy quickly walks up the steps as Hayley comes down)
Zach: So what were guys talking about?(looks between TJ and Tommy. Tommy says nothing and TJ nods "nothing")Oh come on guys are you really trying to hide something from me?(Hayley walks over and gives Zach a quick peck)Hays they are hiding something from me. My own teammates!
Tommy: We're not….
Zach: and now he is attempting to lie(smirks)Which he is no good at!(looks at TJ)Are you guys planning my surprise party or something?(Tommy laughs)
TJ: If we were we wouldn't tell you.
Hayley: Um Tommy(looks at her clock)aren't you supposed be across town at that teachers conference?
Tommy: Jesus! Principal Randell is going to kill me!(thinking)thank you Hayley for getting me out of this(looks at TJ)(thinking)Hopefully he can keep his mouth shut(loudly)Thanks Hays(she laughs)I'll see you guys later(races up the steps and Zach looks at TJ)
TJ: What?
Zach: You don't have anywhere to be?
TJ: Nope! I don't practice on Wednesday's(looks at Zach and Hayley. Hayley has wraps her arms around Zach and is looking at him)Unless you want to be alone(smirks at them. Zach looks at Hayley who is still looking at him but this time with a smile. Zach raises his eyebrows)
Zach: Hello(gives her a sweet peck but she pulls him back in. TJ whistles and turns away from them while looking at the screen)(pulling away)How has your day going?
Hayley: Better now that you are here love! I bought you some lunch. It's upstairs!
Zach: Really?
Hayley: Yeah(seductively)how about you come upstairs and join me?(Zach looks at TJ)
TJ:(quickly)You better not pass her up(Zach looks surprised)I will just watch make sure no trouble comes up(turns to them)You two enjoy your lunch(before Zach can object Hayley grabs his hand)
Hayley: Thanks TJ(quickly walks away dragging Zach upstairs)
TJ:(laughs)You're welcome(Hayley grabs her phone off of the table before heading upstairs)
Hayley:(calls)Call me if you see anything(they disappear)
TJ:(calls)I know the drill(turns to the computer and leans back)(softly)Haven't been retired that long(laughs) Hopefully, she doesn't hurt him(pulls out his phone and smiles at his screen saver. It's of him and Tonya on their wedding day. TJ goes into his phone and starts playing candy crush)
We go to lake area. Kim, Trini, Tonya and Aisha are walking a trail. Trini is holding her baby and Tonya pushes the baby's stroller. The rest of the ladies are kid less. Aisha slows down and rubs her stomach. Kim turns to her.
Kim: Sha are you ok?(they look back at her)
Aisha: Baby kicked me in the side.
Trini: I don't miss that
Tonya: TJ is ready for that(they look at her)
Kim: Already?(Tonya nods)
Tonya: Yeah and I told him we just got married less than three months ago. We can wait(Kim walks over Aisha and touches her shoulder. Aisha keeps rubbing her stomach)
Aisha: Don't worry Ton….when it does come to that point you have a OBGYN right by your side(points to herself and lets out a breath)Thank you baby for moving(sighs) Its over(Kim nods and they walk over to the rest of them)This kid is so getting grounded right out of the womb(they laugh)
Tonya: That I know! Sha do you wish you would've continued with fashion design?
Aisha: Mmm(looks over at the baby)Nah!(smiles)Seeing these beautiful kids being born is worth it. I don't think me being a fashion designer nor a Veterinarian... would be as complete or fulfilling.
Kim: That's for sure(Tonya nods and puts her hands out for the baby. Trini smiles and passes the baby to her who is wrapped in a blanket)
Tonya:(coos)Sweet baby(kisses her and holds her close)
Kim: Does she give you baby fever?(takes the stroller and they keep walking)
Tonya: Does she give it to you?(raises an eyebrow)
Aisha: Zing!(laughs)She got you with a fair question.
Kim:(to Tonya)At first she did...but NOW not at all!(smiles)Your turn?
onya:(coos)Of course she does(smiles)but I know better(they laugh)Kat keeps pushing me to pop out a baby too.
Kim: How is Kat? I haven't spoken to them since my birthday?
Tonya: They're doing wonderful. They are coming up for Tommy's surprise party(looks at Kim)That's still happening right?
Kim: Most definitely!
Tonya: Great!
Aisha: I can't wait to see them. I miss my friends(they nod in agreement and the baby coos)
Tonya: AWW!(looks at Trini)She is giving me all types of fever(to the baby)but Uncle TJ isn't going to get me that easily.
Trini:(laughs)Awful.
Kim: Not really….I'm with her!(to Tonya) Neither will Tommy Ton(they high five)
Aisha: Wait he wants a baby?(sternly)He better have a ring right behind that want! No, I'm sorry he better have it BEFORE that want.
Kim: Of course he does!(laughs)In his words I deserve to be more than a "Baby Momma".
Aisha: He better know it(they laugh)So, you guys have had the wedding talk?
Kim: Yeah(nods and puts her hair behind her ears)
Tonya: and I'm guessing that it went well?
Kim: Yes! We have a long way to go before we're at that point(quickly)but when the time comes….well we're both in.
Aisha: Awe Kim,(touches her arm)I'm so happy to hear that(Kim smiles as her friends nod in agreement)
Kim: Thank you ladies!(stops in her tracks as a monster appear)Whoa!(they look at what Kim is looking at and panic hits their face)Oh no!(they step back)
Monster: Oh LOOKY what I found(wiggles around)Ex Power Rangers.
Aisha: Are you freaking serious?(holds her stomach protectively)
Trini: How did they find us?(touches her baby)Tommy had protective crystals.
Aisha: Obviously it doesn't work anymore(steps back some more)
Tonya: Trini(gives her the baby)Aisha get out of here!
Trini: What?(goes to grab Tonya and Kim)
Tonya: You're both not medically cleared(Kim and Tonya get into stance in front of them)
Kim: She's right.(looks over her shoulder)We'll cover you two!
Aisha: We are not leaving you two! We haven't been Rangers in 12years or longer.
Kim: Once a Ranger always a Ranger right?(steps forward)GO! Get the babies out of here(looks at the monster)(to Tonya)Keep it steady.
Tonya: Roger(smiles)It's been a minute since I've done this.
Kim: I got your back Tonya(Tonya nods)
Aisha:(angrily)You better not die or I will never forgive you!
Trini: Come on Aisha(looks at Tonya and Kim)be careful(Trini pulls out her cellphone and her and Aisha quickly leave)(to Aisha)I'm calling Tommy.
Kim:(to Tonya)If I get hurt Tommy is going to kill me.
Tonya: Then we won't get hurt.(the monster runs towards them)This going to be fun!
Kim: Brace yourself(Tonya nods and they start fighting the monster)
Seems like the ladies have found themselves in a little monster pickle. And Could Zordon possibly be alive? Don't forget to drop a review and thank you so much for the views. I will have three more chapters tomorrow.~RT