Greetings once again!

Here we are with another chapter, all ready to go. The events in this chapter are pretty much the things I first saw when I began brainstorm ideas for this fic. I know of lot of you guys have been waiting for this reunion...so I hope this makes up for the agony and drama in the first part of the story.

Sadly, due to RL events, my beta MertMidnightAngel is unable to assist me with her fabulous red pen until further notice. While she takes much needed time off, lets all send some positive thoughts and vibes her way until she's able to return to us! That being said, all mistakes and typos are purely and entirely my fault.

One minor note: For this chapter, I need to state where this fic takes place in the Power Rangers time line. The best I figure it, this should just about be towards the end of PRIS, very close to the Countdown to Destruction like maybe about a month before it those events take place.

Lastly, we all know what belongs to me and what doesn't. So lets not waste anymore time! Read on and see me at the bottom!

Tommy sighed wearily as Mr. Hilliard left. He kissed his son's head and allowed the quiet of the room to relax him. His visage changed a bit to one of relief but also of weariness. His heart was restless but the little bundle in his arms kept him rooted to the chair.

A moment later, one of the floor nurses walked in. "A Mr. Hastings is asking for a brief meeting with you. He's the father of the child you saved. He understands if you don't feel up to it, but he's just now been allowed out of bed…and his daughter was finally allowed to come see him."

Tommy was quiet for a few moments and then looked up at Tanya. "Please take my son. He may be too young to get what is going on, but I don't want him to be in the room for this."

"Sir, Mr. Hastings didn't want to intrude by showing up here, but there's an empty waiting room in the next corridor, if you would follow me."

Tommy closed his eyes and took another deep breath before pushing himself to his feet and following the nurse out of the room.

The former leader of the Power Rangers wasn't sure what to expect when he walked into the waiting room, but what he did see was unexpected.

A man sat in a wheel chair with a long hospital gown on, a hospital blanket tucked around his waist, and an IV hooked into his arm. His short brown hair was combed and he'd obviously showered. Next to him in one of the hospital chairs was a little girl. Her brown hair was up in a French braid and her green eyes were looking up at him as he approached.

Mr. Oliver?"

"Thomas Oliver. You asked to see me?"

The man gave him a once over. "My name is Steven Hastings. This is my little girl, Amber. She's the child that Miss Hillard saved."

All the air seemed to leave his lungs. Tommy almost fell into his chair.

The man in the wheel chair looked at him with understanding.

Jason, whom had silently followed his brother into the room, squeezed his shoulder in comfort.

"I know this is difficult for you. I hardly even know how to say this. Your…partner…wife saved my little girl. I was so scared when I saw her being taken away from me, but I was unable to do anything to save it since the crazy woman shot me. I thought I would never see her again. But when I woke up from the surgery, I heard what happened. I owe you my daughter's life…and I'm more grateful then I can express. But I'm also sorry that you lost your love."

Tommy swallowed hard. "Kat never stopped being a hero, she would have given her life over and over again if it meant that your little girl was safe."

Mr. Hastings nodded. "I know that simply saying 'thank you' isn't enough, so I wanted to offer you one of my properties, no strings attached and it's completely paid for…it's a nice little holding in a growing subdivision. Three bedrooms 2 baths…nice yard."

Tommy was speechless and he opened his mouth to object.

"I come from old money, Mr. Oliver. it's part of the reason that this whole mess happened. The woman was an old fling that resulted in my sweet baby girl. I refuse to say more in front of my little girl, but to make a long story short, she came after my money and when I refused, she resorted to abducting with the intent to demand a ransom when she got the chance. Anyway, the house is yours, free and clear with nothing owed but the property tax and the utilities. I've already paid for a full 6 months on everything."

Tommy wasn't sure what to say. Being a power ranger for so long made him wary of strangers. Jason gave the man a shrewd look, "I'm sure you've engaged a lawyer to make this all legal?"

The man was nodding. "Yes, I have. I now that you probably don't trust a complete stranger offering you a gift horse, but my offer couldn't be more sincere. My little girl is my life, and her life is worth more than a million mansions. It's the only way I can think of to thank you."

Jason spoke up again. "If this offer is legit, you can have the start of a brand new life, a place you and your son could grow in. One day you could be building a tree house or putting up a swing set in that yard."

Tommy swallowed hard again. Ok, Jason. Can you get this started for me? I'd really like to get some air." Tommy was starting to feel overwhelmed and he immediately felt the need to run from the room. But he was stopped short.

"Mr. Oliver?" Came a soft voice.

Tommy looked down to see the small girl at his knee.

"Yes Amber?"

"I didn't want to go with that lady. She scared me. I wish I could thank Miss Hilliard for saving me. Can I thank you instead?"

Tommy's heart melted as he looked at the little girl. "If you'd like."

Thank you for saving me, Mr. Oliver.

"You're welcome, Amber. I'm sure if Kat was here she'd say the same. But if you want really want to thank me, live your life as fully as you can, okay?"

"Ok, Mr. Oliver."

Tommy stood up and walked over to Mr. Hastings. "Thank you for your gift sir. It's really a huge load off my shoulders."

"Thank you for understanding. I hope you have a good walk."

After they left, Tommy was on getting even more restless.

"Go ahead Bro. I'll get Mr. Hastings' information and call your parents and tell them everything."

"Thanks Jase. I just really need to shake all this off."

Tommy checked in once more with the nurses' station and then he grabbed his keys. Once that was done, he fled the parking lot until he got to his preferred spot in the park. It was "His spot".

As he sat down on the flat rock beside the pond, he was reminded of that time, not so long ago that he'd first won his crane's heart.

"They told me back at the gym that I'd find you here,"

"Yeah, I like to practice outside sometimes….smell the fresh air."

Tommy felt so lost. He was so tired of being the strong leader, the one who could handle anything thrown at him. God how he missed Kimberly. She could always make things seem not so bad than they were. Even when he was at his lowest point, his Crane was there to lift his spirits.

Tommy sighed and did something he'd not done in a long time. He drew his knees up to his chin and closed his eyes.

He had no idea what he was doing. He knew he would give everything he had to being the best father his little boy could have. And he'd just been offered a really nice house that would be all his. It was one heck of a windfall. He knew that with the job he had, supporting his son wouldn't be a problem. The baby shower that had been thrown for Kat had given them enough diapers and baby supplies for the first month or two.

He had the most awesome friends ever, so why did he still feel so broken?

"We need the Crane!" His spirit animal cried out. "We can't soar without her!" The sudden internal voice made him jump and look wildly around.

Tommy?" said a voice he hadn't heard in years.

Tommy wasn't sure he could trust his eyes. He blinked several times…but there she was still. She was walking towards him now.

"Kimberly?"

Yeah, H..Tommy. It's me."

"Tommy didn't miss her almost use of his old nickname.

He watched her with wary eyes as she finally reached him.

"I know I don't deserve any forgiveness for what I did. But I couldn't go another moment without making sure you were okay."

Kimberly sat down across from him at a respectful distance.

"How did you know?"

Kimberly reached into her pocket and pulled out the letter she'd received. Kat sent me this a few weeks ago. Rocky called Aisha and told her…and she told me."

Great…another letter.

After a moment, he accepted the folded up paper and opened it up.

Kimberly watched his lips move quickly as he read the letter. When he was done, he looked up at her with weary eyes and she watched as tears that he'd been holding back started falling.

In the next moment, Kimberly was at his side and wrapped her arms around him as he buried his head in her shoulder...and then the tears came.

At that very moment both The Falcon and The Crane could feel their hearts fusing back together. Neither Kim nor Tommy could tell how long they stayed like that.

But soon enough the tears stopped and Tommy lifted his head to gaze at Kimberly.

They both looked into each other's eyes…and then they leaned into each other...

When their lips met a surge of electricity surged through them and they shuddered at the feeling of it. Tommy couldn't have stopped himself from pulling Kimberly closer to him if he tried.

Kimberly didn't stop him….she couldn't have pulled away either.

Both of them were so tuned into each other that neither of them saw the 13 year old boy that had seen their intimate moment.

Justin was even more confused! He'd just come back from a weekend trip with his dad and Kat had been the first person he'd sought out when he couldnt find her he'd come to the park to look for Tommy. He'd found Tommy for sure and he was kissing someone that wasn't Kat!

Tommy was cheating on Kat!

"Justin?" Said a voice from behind him. He spun around to see a man with blonde hair and glasses.

The youngest ranger looked into the eyes of the first blue ranger of earth.

"Who are you?"

The man held up his arm, showing his successor his old communicator. I'm your predecessor. Billy Cranston. It's not very nice to spy on people."

But Tommy's cheating on Kat! He's a cheater!"

Billy sighed. There's a lot that's happened since we both have been gone. I got a call from Adam about what happened with Kat, the space rangers are on their way in and we need to go to NASADA to meet them.

What?" Justin asked feeling more confused than ever.

"Look, we need to leave them to their moment. I know it doesn't make any sense, but I need you to come with me, right now.

Justin looked back at Tommy and Kim who were now speaking softly and then back at Billy. "I'm confused, what happened to Kat?"

Billy looked at Justin for a long moment. "No one called you to tell you...great. Look, we need to get going. I'll tell you everything on the way."

Justin was still really confused, but he did as he was asked anyway. His heart filled with dread, he knew he wouldn't like what he was about to hear.

I know this was an emotional chapter, but it needed to happen.

Reviews are appreciated.

I'll see you guys next chapter!