After planning for his wife's funeral, Aaron needed some time to himself. He had always known there was a possibility that this day would come. However, he had always imagined that if it did – that if he had to bury his wife – it would be after they lived a long, happy life together. Maybe they got to meet their grandchildren, or even great-grandchildren first.

He didn't think it would happen so soon.

He asked Jenny if it would be alright for him to get some time alone. She agreed and gave him the key to the house. She told him she had some errands to run, and it would be a couple of hours before she was home. He would have the place to himself to grieve, mourn, or do whatever he felt he needed to do in private.

Once Aaron was on his way home, Jenny started to walk down the street, looking for somewhere isolated so she too could be alone. She figured, if Bill wanted to talk, he would wait until they were alone to do it. She wasn't wrong. As she reached the end of a long alley, he appeared, seemingly out of nowhere. She almost jumped out of her skin as she turned to face him.

"Are you trying to go two for two?" she asked as she placed her hand over her heart. "Seriously, you can't just walk down the alley like a regular thug?"

"Sorry. Oedius kind of has this teleportation thing that I'm still trying to get used to," he said. "If it helps, she's freaked me out with it a few times too."

"So, you're trying to get used to it?" Jenny asked. "As in, working for her is the choice you made?"

"Jenny…"

"No, it's good to know. It means I don't have to wonder what we can do to help you."

"Oedius is… she's too strong, Jen. One way or another, she's going to get her way. She's done it with countless other planets and galaxies and…"

"Galvanax was in charge, then."

"Galvanax was a brute. While everyone was worried about him, Oedius could scheme and plot complete annihilation and then make Galvanax and everyone else think it was their doing all along. She's a world killer… or… a galaxy killer! The Rangers have done well so far but… against her?"

"So you're just going to bow down to Oedius and let her take over the planet?"

"No one has to die."

"Anne."

"No one else," Bill said. "Oedius told me, she doesn't care what happens to the Rangers. If she can take over the Earth, they can stay alive. She just has one goal in mind."

"And you'll help her get there?"

"If I help her, I can do everything in my power to make sure the Rangers survive. Not just Sarah but all her friends as well. If I'm helping Oedius, the number of casualties will drop."

"But it's fine if you have a bit of blood on your hands."

"I'm not proud of that," Bill said. "And I don't expect you to forgive me but… Jenny, Sarah won't listen to me, so you have to."

"You shouldn't be talking to Sarah," Jenny frowned. "I made that clear."

"I'll never hurt her."

"You're responsible for murder, Bill. I can't trust a word you say."

"Jen…"

"You're siding with the devil."

"She's going to win."

"So, you sell your soul?"

"If it keeps everyone alive," Bill nodded. "I can't just…"

"So, life is more important to you than the quality of it?" Jenny asked. "Maybe you're fine with living in a world where Oedius is in charge but I'm not. I'd rather die fighting and I know Sarah feels the same. The Rangers do, and I'll bet Anne would have too, if she knew about any of this."

"Jen…"

"You can take your choice and shove it up your ass, Bill. This is over."

"Jenny, please," Bill begged her as she turned around and started to leave. She didn't stop, she pretended like she couldn't hear him. Bill didn't want to chase her. He didn't want her to think any worse of him than she already did. However, he did follow her for a few steps, stopping only when he felt hit foot hit something small. When he looked down, he saw her wedding ring. He picked it up and sighed.

-Ninja-Steel-

Out on the farm, Sarah had to step out of the workshop to get some fresh air. She didn't regret her choice, but part of her was glad that she had been outvoted. She was thinking emotionally right now and was happy to know that, if there was a chance for her father to be saved, her friends wouldn't let it slip by.

Though, she already knew he would never be her father again. That relationship was gone. Whoever came back to her, if anyone did, would be a different man entirely.

"I've got to say, that's not something I would have done," Serena said as she sat down next to Sarah. "As pissed as I've been with my parents, I don't think I'd have ever voted to let them rot with Xandred."

"I'm not voting to let him rot."

"I know," Serena nodded. "But… are you sure about what you said back there? Even Hayley and Kelly are willing to give him some leeway and, to be honest, kid, their wound's a bit bigger and a lot fresher than yours."

"And I'd understand if they wanted to kill dad where he stands," Sarah said. "I'm surprised that's not their reaction, to be honest."

"You know," Serena said, shifting slightly in the grass. "Oedius is kind of… well, she's getting her way right now. Though having your dad kill one of your friend's parents probably didn't have the devastating effect she thought it would on the team, you are beating yourself up pretty hard over this."

"He was my dad, Serena. I thought I could trust him. I hoped I'd never have to doubt that he'd always do the right thing by me. Now that he's working for Oedius… everything kind of feels… shattered. I'd never want to lose him again, and I know Hayley and Kelly are hurting a lot right now too but…"

"But…?" Serena said, encouraging Sarah to continue. The pink Ranger sighed.

"He died in the clone attacks," Sarah said. "I lost him then, I lost him again when Mick and I went back in time to save him… and I've just lost him again."

"It's a lot to go through," Serena nodded. "And it doesn't get any easier the more it happens."

"I just think… what if we do try and save him and… there isn't any hope? What if I do everything I can to give him another chance and he disappoints me again, or hurts another parent or one of the others or…"

"You?"

"He said he doesn't want to hurt me," Sarah told the white Ranger. "He said he's doing all this to keep me safe but… He killed Mrs. Foster, Serena. How can I trust that what he's saying his true?"

"You can't," Serena shook her head. "He chose to side with the monster he knows will hurt you. I think deep down, even he understands that regardless of her promise, you're still in danger and… that's a hard thing to admit. It's hard to swallow your pride and say you screwed up epically. But it can be done."

"Yeah, sure."

"I mean, I never sided with Xandred or Serrator or Dayu but… despite all the shit he's put me, my sister, my friends and my son through, there's still a soft spot in my heart for Dekker."

"Dekker?"

"Terran's father… as far as biology goes," Serena said. "He was a half-Nighlok who, for a while at least, I thought I could trust."

"Nighlok as in the monsters from Panorama when you were a Ranger?"

"One and only," Serena confirmed. "Dekker and I… we had this… I guess you could call it an interesting love affair."

"And you share a son. That means…"

"We had a relationship, which James loves to remind me of when I get frustrated with him," Serena chuckled. "Though I'm not proud of it now, looking back, I do have to call him my ex."

"So, he was good?"

"Never," Serena shook her head. "Even at the height of our relationship, he still wanted to kill my red Ranger. Jayden, not Lauren, not that it makes a difference. In the end, I slept with the monster who wanted to kill my friends and who put my family – the people I care for most – in harm's way. It's because of me he was able to get so close to the Rangers and I thank my lucky stars every single night that things didn't turn out worse. My mistake almost cost me everyone and everything I cared about but… once Dekker showed he would never be who I needed him to be, and once I had a son who I needed to care for more than myself, I fought hard for my redemption with my friends."

"You ever kill anyone?"

"Does Emily's dog count?" Serena asked. "I mean, I didn't kill him, but he did die on my watch, so…"

"But you wanted to do the right thing."

"Sounds like your dad wants to do the right thing too. He's just a bit fuzzy on that right now, considering the options before him."

"So you're telling me to trust him?"

"I'm telling you to do what your gut says is right," Serena said. "But I shared this story to show you that, sometimes, good people do mess up. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. I should know. I've been there. There's actually a lot more Sanzu Water than intentions, good or bad, but you get the point."

"I just don't want to feel like this again. And I don't want to risk losing someone else."

"Either way, kid, you are losing," Serena told her.

"Yeah but… it's my dad's mistake. I should be the one to lose something… someone."

"You aren't your father, though," Serena said. "Why should you have to lose because of his mistakes?"

"None of the other Rangers should."

"And neither should you."

Sarah sighed. "I'm no closer to knowing what I should do."

"Want some real advice now?" Serena asked.

"You can give real advice?"

Serena chuckled and nodded her head, "Trust your team. I know, whenever I put my faith in mine, I was never disappointed."

"I guess… I guess I can do that," Sarah said. "But… if I really don't think there's anyway to save my dad… I won't hesitate to make him pay. If that's the case, then my father died in those clone attacks."

"I've got your back, kid," Serena smiled. "Whatever you choose to do."