Kelly really needed to learn Portuguese. At least, she needed to know the curse words. She was sure that was what Sarah was rambling on with right now. It sounded like a lot of curse words, at least.

"So what's going on?" Preston asked, looking to her like she was supposed to know. Just because her girlfriend spoke Portuguese, it didn't mean she understood. Kelly shrugged her shoulders.

"She's pissed about something."

"I got that. Do you know what?"

Kelly shrugged again. When Sarah came over she had quickly mumbled something about her mother and a date, but when Kelly asked her to explain, Sarah started off on the rant. Preston, who had been over working on an English paper with Kelly, walked in mid-rant.

"She goes off in Portuguese sometimes when she's… mad," Kelly said. "I haven't learned enough to do anything with it, yet."

Finally, Sarah slowed down and looked to the green and blue Ranger. They both shrugged, indicating they didn't get a word of what she had been going on about for the last few minutes. Sarah sighed.

"Mom's on a date."

"And we don't like that… I'm guessing?" Preston frowned. Sarah nodded her head.

"Dad's not even cold yet and she's off with that guy she was talking to at the beach."

"He was cute," Kelly said with a smile and Preston gave her a look. She shrugged, "What? Lesbians have eyes too, you know."

"I don't care that he was cute," Sarah said. "I care that dad's barely dead and she's already off getting into bed with other men like… like… none of this ever happened."

"Uh…" Preston scratched the back of his neck nervously. Sarah turned to him with a sharp glare.

"What?"

"Nothing," he shook his head, but Sarah moved in closer.

"No, tell me. Uh what?"

"Well… okay, so you know I'm on your side and I get why you don't like this… just remember that, okay?"

"Fine."

"Well, your dad isn't barely dead, he is dead," Preston said and held up one finger, indicating to Sarah that there was more. "And… I don't think she's getting into bed with him if this is just the first date. And… and well… I don't think she's the kind of person to pretend a late husband is… well… gone."

"Thin ice, Presto."

"Man, I'm glad you're here," Kelly said and leaned back against her bed, watching the scene unfold. Not only was it better for her that Preston was here to help with this crisis, because it was likely going to take more than one voice to settle Sarah down, but the blue Ranger, in an unlikely display of bravery, had taken Sarah on. Preston would be taking the brunt of Sarah's abuse, at least until she calmed down, and Kelly could just… buffer.

"I just think… maybe you're overthinking it. One date isn't exactly the road to marriage. You did date Levi, remember and nothing came of that," Preston said. "You both just needed to get something off your chest. Maybe… maybe Jenny just needs one date to… be sure she wants to stay single?"

"And what if she likes him?" Sarah asked. "And she sees him again, and again, and again, and then I have a new daddy. A step-step parent is taking things way too far, don't you think?"

"Well…"

"And I mean, she didn't even ask if this would be okay with me," Sarah said. "Or how I'd feel about it or… anything! She just told me dinner was in the fridge and off she went with Joe or whatever this douche's name is!"

"It's not like it's serious, though," Preston reminded her. "Like I said, maybe she just… needs to get something off her chest."

"Or maybe she's lonely," Kelly said and Sarah's glare turned to her. For a moment, the heat was off Preston and he breathed out a sigh of relief. "I mean, every time we're over, Jenny's always… doing stuff for you. Cooking or cleaning or running errands. She takes care of you and… maybe… maybe tonight is about her. Taking care of her needs, you know."

"Gross."

"It can't be fair to expect her to cater to you all the time," Kelly said. "And… it's not like she needs your permission to hang out with someone. We're dating, and you never asked her if that was okay."

"Yeah, but…"

"And she's not hiding this from you," Kelly said. "It's not like she's keeping this under wraps and she's going to surprise you with it all when he does become your new daddy."

"He won't be my dad!" Sarah shouted.

"I'm not saying he will. I'm saying Jenny's being honest with you about it…"

"I don't like her dating. I'm the child here!"

"I'll say," Preston mumbled.

"I should get a say in who my mother goes out with! I should get a say in the guy she'll start a new life with."

"I'm sure you will," Preston assured her. "Your dad kept you in the loop with Jenny, right? You gave him the go ahead for that. I'm sure Jenny will do the same."

"The difference is that dad had to check with me," Sarah said. "I was his daughter."

"So?" Kelly asked. "You… you don't think Jenny's going to make sure this is okay with you if it does get serious?"

"I… I don't know," Sarah frowned. "I mean… she's my mom but… she's still a step-mom and… I am seventeen and… what if they have a kid? Intentional or not… it could happen, right?"

"So you'll have a brother or sister," Kelly shrugged. "And I'll be the cool aunt who buys them gum and takes them to toy stores and… wait, there are still toy stores, right?"

"I order everything online now," Preston answered. Kelly shook her head.

"Anyway, if they have a kid, it'll be fun. You'll have a mini you running around and…"

"Only it won't be a mini-me," Sarah muttered. Kelly and Preston looked to each other.

"There will be no blood. Is that it?" Kelly asked. Sarah dropped down on Kelly's bed and sighed.

"I'm being ridiculous, aren't I?" she said. "Jenny's been my mom for six years now. She wouldn't just forget me, would she?"

"Jenny's more of a mom to you than our moms were to us," Preston said as he pointed to himself and Kelly. "Actually, she's more of a mom to us than our moms."

"She's not going to forget about you," Kelly said. "Even if she does start a new family. You'll very much be a part of it."

"How do you know?" Sarah asked. "I mean… what if Jenny has good intentions now but… what if this Jesse-Joe guy doesn't like the idea of mom having some other dude's kid? I hit the jackpot with a step-parent once already, what are the odds that it happens twice?"

"A hundred percent," Kelly answered. Preston counted on his fingers, then frowned deeply.

"Uh… I don't think that's right."

"I've seen bad parents and I've seen good parents," Kelly said. "Bad parents don't care about their kid, they care about themselves. Good parents always put their kid first, no matter what. When it comes to Jenny dating, you won't have to jump through hoops. Jesse-Joe will."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, if you don't like the guy, I doubt Jenny's going to keep seeing him," Kelly said. "Or even if it's nothing personal and you just can't deal, I'm sure she'll ditch him in a heartbeat because Jenny's a good mom and you're her kid."

"She really is," Sarah smiled.

"And if Jesse-Joe happens to not like you, well, I'm sure Jenny will kick him to the curb before you even know about it. Because you're her kid and there's no one she'll ever choose over you," Kelly smiled. "You really hit the jackpot when it comes to parents, Sarah. Please don't ever forget that."

"I guess I know that," Sarah nodded.

"But… even if Jenny is super-mom, she's still a person. If she needs a night out, with a guy, are you really going to forbid it? It's not like you need her at your beck-and-call all the time, right? She's allowed to have fun."

"It's kind of selfish," Preston said. Sarah shot him a look, then sighed.

"You guys are right."

"Thank god," Preston whispered. He wasn't afraid of Sarah. He knew she would never hurt him, which was why he felt he could speak freely with her – how he could get her to see sense even when she was being a bit unreasonable. But her glares were still sharp and he didn't like thinking he had inadvertently hurt her with his words when he was trying to help.

"I guess I owe mom an apology."

"Jenny's so cool, I doubt she'll need to hear it," Kelly said with a chuckle. "But… it couldn't hurt."

"I still don't like her going off with random guys," Sarah said with a deep frown. "I still think it's too early. Dad just died."

"It's been over a year, Sarah," Preston reminded her. "Maybe that's not long enough to you but… your mother has been alone that whole time. Meanwhile, you've had Kelly, me and the rest of the Rangers."

"I…" Sarah looked to Kelly and Preston and felt her stomach knot up tight. He was right. He was very right. Since her father had died, Sarah had been able to lean on many people for support. She had her friends, she had a girlfriend, and she had Mick, who in a way was a fatherly figure to all the Rangers with his advice and unconditional support. Jenny spent her days at home, taking care of the house while Sarah was off at school, training, or hanging out with her friends. Some nights, by the time Sarah got home, it was already late and Jenny would be getting ready for bed. However, she was never asleep. Jenny never slept until Sarah was home, safe and sound.

As much as Sarah liked to think that Jenny got by, on her own, happily, thinking about it now, there was no way it was true. Maybe Jenny liked looking after her. Maybe there was some happiness in knowing she was a good mother. But there was only so long Jenny could go if she always put herself second.

"I… I've got to go," Sarah said and grabbed her hoverboard as she raced off. "Thank you, guys. Thank you so, so much!"

"Uh… no sweat?" Preston called out, but Sarah was already gone. He turned to Kelly, "I guess this means we have to get back to work now, huh?"

"Papers don't write themselves," Kelly nodded. "At least, not until I get a great idea."

"You know, it could write itself," Preston said with a smirk. "The return of my Power Star also means the return of my real magic."

"I am so insulted," Kelly frowned. "You remember I'm a writer, right? I thrive off this stuff. Get me a good idea and that's when you'll see real magic."