When the Doctor signed the papers that would allow Emily's release, Ji, as her uncle, took her home. Not the farm, but to the Shiba house. It felt, at first, a little tensed because neither Ji, Mike, Jayden, Antonio, Mia nor Kevin weren't sure about Emily. She had sworn she never ever would do something stupid again but they weren't sure at all. But as days passed, Emily proved what she had said.
The worst moment in the Shiba house was when Ji told Emily that her parents had gone to another city leaving her behind. He was terrified that something bad would happen to Emily but she looked like she understood. She knew how devastating her sister's sickness was to them and couldn't expect another reaction for them. Of course, it took hours to understand, but finally she did.
She would like to have her parents with her but, being with her friends with whom she had been living for two years together was enough. Besides, she had already learned the lesson of not be sad and make a revolution of it, enough scolding and speeches from her friends made the work.
But now, she was more relax and happy. Emily knew life wasn't easy, but it wasn't the worst either. Since kid she knew that. She had Serena to make it better, but now that she wasn't with her, she knew she had Mike. And if that wasn't enough, she had a Samurai family. Best luck the yellow ranger couldn't have.
Mia was sitting on one of the stools and looked around. She, at some point, missed to be there. She looked to Emily. "You like the flowers you brought to Serena?"
Emily nodded but then frowned "Yes I liked them, well not the roses. I liked the flowers Mike made."
"Oh yeah, he and his amazing symbol power" Mia chuckled" I've never seen an orchid before"
"Yeah I know, he had a super symbol power and, finally you met the flower." Emily said as she sat on the stool next to Mia. Both girls sighed. They were tired after going to the cemetery. Emily wanted to take flowers to her sister and as the day was sunny, it was hot on the city. But it wasn't until Emily said a proper goodbye to her sister when they left.
Antonio entered into the house, his face sweating just like Jayden's, Mike and Kevin. They went directly to the showers. The pink and yellow rangers laughed "You guys are worse than children."
"C'mon, Mia. Don't you were hot?" Antonio said as he took his shirt to take it off.
"Well… I guess I'm still hot." Mia chuckled. Antonio rolled his eyes and walked to the bathroom.
"Antonio, this is delicious." Emily smiled and bit her hamburger.
The rangers and Ji were eating and having a great time. After all, they wanted to enjoy their lives as free humans. Now, they weren't worried about nighloks, moogers or Xandred. They were worried about their lives and their jobs. Though none of them had one, they wanted to have it.
"Thanks, amiga" Antonio said as he served the second burger to Mike. "You're going to explode buddy."
"No, I don't think so." Mike shook his head and his face got lost in his hamburger.
Ji smiled as he watched his rangers together again. But then he remembered Lauren and asked to Jayden. "Jayden, do you know something about Lauren?"
With this question, everyone looked to him. Jayden ate the his final piece of hamburger and cleaned his mouth." Uh, yes Ji. She called and said she will be here soon"
"What do you mean by soon?" Emily asked him.
"I don't know Em, just soon." Jayden shrugged his shoulders.
When they finished eating, Ji cleaned the mess on the table and went inside to wash the dishes. The samurais seemed to be satisfied after the big meal and were just chatting. So, when there was a silence Jayden started to ask. "So guys… what are you going to do now? What about you Mia?"
Mia smiled ."Well, I'll absolutely return to my house and I'm going to sign up in cooking classes. I had already signed up but, it looked like I lost a few days" She shrugged her shoulders.
"I'm sorry" Emily whispered "It's my fault."
"Don't worry Em, it's ok" Mia smiled "I'm on time."
Emily nodded. Jayden turned to Kevin " And you Kevin?"
"Well, I hope my coach accepts me again in the Olympics because the last time I met with him, he told me no more absents but, well…"
"I'm so sorry, Kev." Emily said again." That's my fault too."
"I'm sure he'll understand Emily. He will accept me."
"I hope so" The yellow ranger replied.
"So, what about you Antonio?" Jayden turned to his best friend.
"I'm not sure buddy. After losing that trip I guess I'll return to fish here."
Emily's face dropped to the table. "I'm so sorry for that too, Antonio. And I accept it. I made a mess in your lives."
"It's ok, Emily" Antonio gave her a gentle squeeze.
Emily sighed and nodded her head. Jayden continued "But Antonio, do you have a place to stay in?"
Antonio opened his mouth but then closed it. "Uh, well…not really. I was thinking on renting an apartment. You know, all this nighlok stuff made people moved or sold their houses and…"
"If you don't have a place to stay, you can stay here."
"No way, Jayden. This is your house and…"
"It's for the samurais, any time" Jayden assured him.
"No, Jayden. Well maybe, but just when there is a war or…"
"Or what? We had defeated the nighloks and the last thing, let's say, the Shiba house can do is to protect the rangers."
Antonio scratched his head and nodded his head "Ok, thanks a lot mejor amigo"
"Whenever you need something" Jayden looked to everyone, making sure they all understand his point. " Now Mike, …Emily?" Jayden smirked.
Mike whistled. "Oh, I… Oh well, I think I'll exchange Emily for food or something because I don't have anything."
"Mike!" Emily cried out and nudged Mike hard.
"Ow! …Emily I was just kidding." Mike chuckled.
"Well, don't kid like that."
"Trust me; I won't. "He promised as he stroked his ribs.
Jayden frowned and said "You don't have anything?"
Emily gulped "Well Mike doesn't have a job and I'm practically alone right now. We don't have any money. Ji said my parents left enough money for the hospital but just for that."
"Well, it seems like you will join me, Antonio and Ji again" Jayden smiled. His friends were returning. And that was awesome to him. He didn't want to be alone anymore and although Lauren would come back, his friends were his friends and no one could change that.
"Don't you mind?" Emily asked a little sad.
"Of course not Emily. You are welcome here just like Antonio."
Mike nodded his head and didn't hesitate to accept. He would get a job and would save money. His life would get better, but the help was really needed.
