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Chapter 1: A Cookout Before College

Tommy and Kim's House, Reefside

September 5, 2005

6 pm

It was Labor Day, and the gang was at Tommy and Kim's house for their traditional cookout. Rocky and the guys were at the grill, the ranger offspring were playing in the backyard, and the girls were inside enjoying their glasses of wine. It was also the day before the dino rangers (minus Tommy) started their freshman year in college. Conner and Kira were going to Angel Grove University, Ethan was going to Carlson University, and Trent was going to the Art Institute in San Francisco.

"So, Kira, why aren't you following Trent to San Francisco?" Aisha asked.

"We broke up," Kira said.

"You two broke up?! When?!" Kim asked.

"Last night. He thinks our relationship wouldn't work out being long-distance and all," Kira said.

"Do you feel the same way?" Trini asked.

"As a matter of fact, yes. We've been growing apart since graduation, and when he said he was going to school up north, I was relieved. I was hoping we'd break up anyways, because I heard the guys at AGU are smoking hot!" Kira said as the girls laughed.

"Yes, they are, at least they were when we went there!" Carrie said.

"How would you know, you had nothing but eyes for Rocky!" Aisha said.

"Even if I did, I would've still dated at least one of them!" Carrie said.

"True, true. Well, us ranger women wish you the best of luck finding a man, Kira," Kim said.

"Thanks, ladies!" Kira said, hugging the girls.

Meanwhile, at the grill, Rocky was giving Conner, Ethan, and Trent some advice.

"Remember, date as many girls as you can, go to every keg party, and play it safe, always," Rocky said.

"That's not bad advice coming from you, Rocko," Jason said as the guys laughed.

"When you mean date every girl, do you mean if they ask you out first?" Conner asked.

"Yes. If a girl asks you out, you take her up on her offer, no matter what," Rocky said.

"Are keg parties as cool as they sound?" Ethan asked.

"Oh, they're more than cool, they're a huge deal in college. Go to every one, they're a great place to meet girls," Rocky said.

"How would you know, you only had eyes for Carrie," Tommy said.

"Even if I did, if a girl asked me out at one, I'd go out with her," Rocky said.

"That's true. So, Trent, how are you and Kira doing?" Tommy asked.

"We broke up. I told her I didn't think our relationship had a chance, being long-distance and all," Trent said.

"Oh, yeah, those things suck big time!" Rocky said.

"First of all, they don't suck. I was in one for a year, and it worked out," Tommy said.

"You weren't really dating Kim long-distance, bro. Your relationship didn't start until we graduated from high school," Jason said.

"Yeah, you're right, we didn't, but they still don't suck," Tommy said.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. So, how do you feel about all this?" Adam asked Trent.

"I feel kind of relieved, actually. We grew apart after graduation and weren't really talking much lately. Now I can concentrate on school," Trent said.

"And dating some really hot girls, like me and Ethan are!" Conner said as Ethan nodded.

"That's for you and Ethan, not me. I prefer to wait to date until after college," Trent said.

"You're no fun!" Rocky, Conner, and Ethan said.

"Don't listen to Rocky and his dudes, Trent. Do what you're comfortable with," Tommy said.

"Thanks, Dr. O.," Trent said.