Disclaimer: Once again, I do not own the Power Rangers. I just own this story.
A/N: This chapter takes place about two months after the battle with the master. Hope you like it.
Kimberly sat with Trini, Kat, and Aisha at a table in the youth center. They had gathered this Saturday morning to have breakfast, and then they were going to spend some time at the mall, shopping together.
Aisha was sitting where she could see the doors to the youth center. She saw a young woman enter the center and her mouth dropped open in surprise. She jumped from her chair and made a beeline for the woman.
The young woman looked up as Aisha rushed over to her. Her face split into a wide grin and she enveloped Aisha into a hug. "Aisha," she squealed in delight. "I was hoping I would find you here."
Aisha hugged the young woman, and then pulled back with a wide smile on her face. "Tanya," she said delightedly. "What are you doing here? The last I heard you were in Africa."
Tanya shook her head. "I earned the credits I needed there for college," she said. "So, before going back to school in a few weeks, I decided to come and see you. How are you?"
Aisha smiled wider. "I'm great," she said. "I'm enrolled in Angel Grove University this fall. I'm going to go for my teaching degree." She glanced over her shoulder, finding her friends looking at her curiously. She looked back to Tanya. "Come with me," she said. "I want you to meet my friends."
Tanya nodded and followed Aisha back over to the table.
Aisha smiled at her three friends. "This is my cousin, Tanya," she said. "Tanya, I'd like you to meet, Kim, Kat and Trini. Some of the best friends anyone could ever have."
The three girls smiled at Tanya, making her feel welcome.
Kat waved to a chair. "We were just about to order breakfast," she said. "Would you like to join us?"
Tanya nodded and sat down. "Thanks," she said. "That would be great. I'm starving."
Tommy, Rocky, Adam, Billy and Zack arrived at the ranch around the same time that Tanya arrived at the youth center. They pulled their cars into the driveway, parking near the camp office and getting out.
Jason came out of the office, grinning at his friends. "Hey guys," he said. "Did you get everything?"
Tommy grinned at Jason, nodding. "We did," he said. "You should have seen the looks we were getting from the sales lady. She couldn't understand why the five of us were buying all of these decorations."
Rocky chuckled, putting his arm around Billy's shoulders. "She thinks that the two of us are an item," he said, grinning widely as Billy blushed slightly.
Jason looked at the two of them, shaking his head. "Of course, you discouraged that rumor," he said. "Right, Rocky?"
Rocky shook his head, removing his arm from around Billy and taking his hand. "And spoil her morning," he asked, gazing at Billy with a loving look. "What would she have to gossip about if I did that?"
Billy gave Rocky a mock frown, pulling his hand free. "He went with it," Billy said. "The poor woman thinks that these decorations are for a wedding between Rocky and me."
Jason chuckled. "Sorry guys," he said. "For what it's worth, you make a cute couple."
Billy frowned at Jason, taking a swing at him. "Not funny," he said in mock anger.
Jason ducked under the swing, grinning widely at Billy. He waved his hand over his shoulder. "Nancy's in her office," he said. "Why don't you pry yourself away from Rocky and go say hi."
Billy blushed deeply, but hurried towards the office. He had shown an interest in Nancy since the battle with the master. The two of them were dating, growing quite fond of one another.
Jason looked at the other guys. "Let's get this stuff into the house," he said. "Kim's mom is making breakfast for all of us, before putting us to work."
The others nodded and gathered up the bags from their little shopping trip. They followed Jason to the house, knowing that Billy and Nancy would be joining them in a little while.
Jennifer looked up as the guys entered the kitchen. She smiled at them, turning back to the stove. "Breakfast is almost ready," she said. "There's coffee in the urns and orange juice and milk in the refrigerator. Get your drinks and have a seat."
Tommy looked at Jason as they sat down across from each other. "So, Kim has no idea about any of this," he asked.
Jason shook his head, smiling. "No," he said. "She thinks we just wanted to have some guy time. I told her we were probably going to ride to the river and spend most of the day out there."
Zack sat down, fixing his coffee before looking at Jason. "Trini said that she would make sure that she keeps Kim busy all day," he said. "She'll call before they head back here."
Jason nodded, looking up as Jennifer brought over plates of food for the guys. "What about the dress," he asked as Jennifer grabbed a mug of coffee and sat down beside him.
Jennifer smiled at him. "I'm picking it up in about an hour," she said. "I'll be back in plenty of time to make sure the decorations are put up properly. Do you need me to pick up anything else while I'm in town?"
Jason shook his head. "No," he said. "Everything else is done."
"What about your plane tickets," Adam asked.
"I picked them up yesterday," Jason said. "The suitcases are all packed and ready to go. Zack and Trini are going to stay here and keep an eye on things while the construction workers finish the camp. Emily has my signature on several checks in case she needs to pay for anything while I'm gone. We're all set."
Billy and Nancy walked into the kitchen, grabbing some coffee and joining the others at the table.
The talk died down as everyone began to eat.
Jennifer looked at Jason as he walked her out to her car. "Are you sure you don't need anything from town," she asked.
Jason nodded. "I'm sure," he said. "I picked up the necessary papers when I got the tickets. All we need to do is get ready and wait for the girls to get back here."
Jennifer went to open her car door, but stopped as a thought came to her. She looked at Jason. "What about food," she asked.
Jason grinned at her. "It's all taken care of," he said. "Relax. I'm the one who's supposed to be nervous, not you."
Jennifer smiled at him. "Okay," she said. "I'll be back in a little while. Don't let the guys do anything with the decorations until I get back."
Jason grinned. "I don't think that will be a problem," he said. "See you in a little bit."
Jennifer nodded and got into her car. She waved at Jason as she drove down the lane and headed towards town.
Trini opened the trunk of her car, helping the others put their bags into it. She pulled out her cell phone as the others got into the car.
Jason answered the phone in the kitchen. He smiled as he heard Trini's voice on the other end. "Everything's ready, Trini," he said. "We just need for you girls to show up."
"We're leaving the mall now, Jason," Trini said as she walked towards her door. "We'll be there in half an hour."
Jason hung up the phone and looked at his friends. "They're on their way," he said.
Zack, Tommy, Rocky and Adam were out the door as the girls pulled into the driveway. The four of them greeted Kat, Aisha and Trini as Kim and Tanya exited the car.
Aisha introduced Tanya to the guys, watching Kim from the corner of her eye. She saw Kim head for the house and nodded to the others.
The group of friends followed Kim without a word, wanting to see her reaction as she entered the house.
Jason stood in the hallway, smiling at Kim as she walked through the door. "Hey, babe," he said, walking up to her and taking her hand. "How was the shopping?"
Kim smiled at him, walking with him into the living room. "It was great," she said. "I got a new…" Her words died off as she saw the decorations strung around the room. She turned a puzzled face to Jason as the others entered. "Jason," she asked. "What is going on?"
Jason took both of Kim's hands in his, looking into her eyes. "Kim," he said. "I love you. I don't want to wait another minute to show you how much you mean to me."
He paused, taking a deep breath. "Kim, will you marry me," he asked softly. "Not in a few days, or months, but right now, tonight?"
Kim looked at him in stunned silence, and then a slow smile crossed her lips. She felt her eyes tearing up as she nodded slowly. "Yes, Jason," she whispered. "I would love to be your wife. I will marry you tonight."
Jason leaned down, pulling Kim to him and kissing her deeply. He looked into her eyes as they pulled apart. "I love you Kim," he whispered.
Kim smiled broadly at him. "I love you too, Jason," she said, just as softly. "But, what am I going to wear? I don't have a dress."
Jason grinned at her. "Yes you do," he said. "Your mom picked it up this afternoon. You girls can get ready in the guest room while the rest of us get ready in the master bedroom."
Kim gave him another quick kiss, and then pulled back. "How much time do I have," she asked.
Jason took her arm and pushed her towards Trini and the others. "One hour," he said. "Think you can do it?"
Kim grinned at him over her shoulder. "I'll be ready," she said. "Just make sure that you are as well." She headed down the hall with the other girls, not waiting for Jason to respond.
Tommy walked up to Jason, taking his arm. "Let's get you ready as well, bro," he said. "You'll never hear the end of it if she's ready before you."
Jason chuckled and walked down the hall with the others, going to get ready for his wedding.
Jennifer smiled at Kim as she stood in front of the full-length mirror in the guest room. "You look absolutely beautiful, Kim," she said. "Jason will not be able to take his eyes off you."
Kim looked at the dress in the mirror, liking what she saw. The dress was short-sleeved, the tops just off the shoulders. It went down in the front in a v-neck style, but not too low. The bodice was tight to her waist, and then flared out in a full skirt that went all the way to the floor. The entire dress was covered with small pearls in intricate floral designs.
The headpiece looked like a small tiara, with the veil falling down to the middle of her back. She smiled at her mom as she pulled the front piece down over her face. "This is it," Kim whispered. "This is the night my dreams come true."
Jennifer hugged Kim lightly, not wanting to wrinkle her dress. "I have something for you, Kim," she said as she pulled back. She took Kim's left wrist and hooked a small, thin bracelet around it. "This belonged to your grandmother," Jennifer said softly. "It's something old."
Trini walked over to Kim, holding a dainty pair of pearl earrings. "I wore these when Zack and I got married, Kim," she said. "It's something borrowed." She helped Kim put the earrings in then stepped back.
Aisha smiled at Kim, holding out a blue garter. "Your dress is something new," she said. "And this is something blue."
The three women helped Kim get the garter on under her skirt.
Kim smiled at all of them. "Thank you," she said. "Now, let's get out there. I don't want to wait another minute to marry the man I love."
Kim stood in the hallway, watching as first Aisha, and then Trini entered. She looked into the living room and felt her breath catch in her throat.
Jason was standing in front of the fireplace, wearing a black tuxedo. He looked so handsome and Kim felt her heart pounding in her chest.
Jeffrey moved to Kim's side, holding out his arm to her. "It's time, Kim," he said softly. "Are you ready?"
Kim smiled at him, nodding. "I've been ready for this for a long time," she said. "Let's go."
Jeffrey escorted her to the front of the living room, turning to her as they stopped next to Jason. He lifted her veil, kissing her cheek lightly, and then taking her hand and placing it in Jason's hand. He smiled at Jason, then moved back to stand behind the couple as they turned to face the preacher.
The preacher smiled at them, then looked out to the friends gathered in the living room. "Welcome to this special occasion," he said. He looked at Jeffrey. "Who gives this woman in marriage to this man," he asked.
Jeffrey smiled. "Her mother and I do," he said. He moved to go and sit beside Jennifer, taking her hand in his.
The preacher smiled at Jason and Kim. "Do you, Jason Lee Scott, take this woman, Kimberly Ann Hart as your lawfully wedded bride," he asked. "Do you promise to love her and cherish her all the days of your life, forsaking all others?"
Jason smiled at Kim. "I do," he said.
The preacher looked at Kim. "Do you, Kimberly Ann Hart, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband," he asked. "Do you promise to love him and cherish him all the days of your life, forsaking all others?"
Kim smiled widely. "I do," she said.
"Take each other's hands and face one another," the preacher instructed. He waited until they were facing each other. "Jason, repeat after me," he said. "I Jason, take you Kim to be my wedded wife."
"I Jason take you Kim to be my wedded wife," Jason said.
"I promise to love you and keep you, in sickness and in health, through good times and bad, until death do us part," the preacher continued.
"I promise to love you and keep you, in sickness and in health, through good times and bad, until death do us part," Jason repeated.
"Kim, repeat after me," the preacher said. "I Kim, take you Jason to be my wedded husband."
"I Kim take you, Jason, to be my wedded husband," Kim said.
"I promise to love you and keep you, in sickness and in health, through good times and bad, until death do us part," the preacher said.
"I promise to love you and keep you, in sickness and in health, through good times and bad, until death do us part," Kim repeated.
The preacher looked at Tommy. "May I have the rings please," he said.
Tommy took the rings from his pocket and handed them to the preacher.
The preacher held the rings in his hands. "I ask the Lord to bless these rings," he said. "So that they who give them and wear them will remember the vows they have exchanged each time they look at them." He held Kim's ring out to Jason. "Jason, place this ring on Kim's finger and repeat after me," he said.
Jason took the ring and slid it on Kim's finger.
"With this ring, I thee wed," the preacher said.
Jason looked into Kim's eyes. "With this ring, I thee wed," he said.
The preacher handed Jason's ring to Kim. "Kim, place this ring on Jason's finger and repeat after me," he said.
Kim put the ring on Jason's finger and looked into his eyes.
"With this ring, I thee wed," the preacher said.
"With this ring, I thee wed," Kim said.
The preacher smiled and looked at the other people in the room. "I now pronounce these two man and wife," he said. "What God has joined together, let no man put asunder." He looked at Jason, smiling widely. "You may kiss the bride," he said.
Jason grinned and pulled Kim to him.
Kim wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed Jason deeply. She smiled at him as they pulled apart.
"I now present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Scott," the preacher said.
Jason took Kim's hand and led her from the room as the others came to their feet.
Kim smiled at Jason as they walked onto the back deck, waiting for the others to join them. "I love you, Jason Scott," she said, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"I love you, Kimberly Scott," Jason said, and pulled her into another deep kiss. They pulled apart as the others came out onto the deck to help them celebrate this happy occasion.
A/N: That's the end of this chapter and the end of the story. I am thinking of doing another one to follow this one, but that won't be for a while yet. I have my other story to finish up and that will take a while. I hope all of you liked it. Thanks for all the positive reviews and comments, you always make it easier for me to continue my stories. Hope all of you will read my other story as well.