Laurie Partridge: Reflections, a Power Rangers + Partridge Family Crossover fanfic

DISCLAIMER: DC, SABAN, Sony Pictures Television for Justice league, Power rangers and Partridge Family, and California, God Knows, Your Love Broke Through, Take It Like A Woman, Come Share My love, and Another Goodbye are from Debby Boone, Precious Time, Payin' The Cost To Be the Boss, You Better Run, Sex As A Weapon, are from Pat Benatar, Where Do Broken Hearts Go is from Whitney Houston, and Dirty Looks, Love's Been A Little bit Hard on Me, and Queen Of Hearts are from Juice Newton…and now, without further adieu, I bring you the 1st solo effort from Laurie Partridge, simply called…

LAURIE PARTRIDGE: REFLECTIONS

Hawaii:

Kimberly Hart-Oliver walked into the bungalow that she and new husband Tommy Oliver shared for their honeymoon. "Tommy! Laurie has her 1st solo album out!"

"No kidding? Let's hear it!" Tommy smiled, and the 1st song was 'California'

The Sierra Mountains rise up
As you float down into L.A.
The Pacific roars hello
It's another surfing day
Everyone out here is pretty
Someone's bound to Steal your heart away
And you'll find you want to stay

In California, where the sun is warm
Where the winds from Santa Ana Make you feel like you belong
California, wherever you roam
California keeps calling you home

All the boulevards and backroads
And the brights lights of Hollywood
And the laidback way of living
Makes you feel all kinds of good

I could meet you at sunrise
We could swim in the ocean blue
And I might say to you
Hey, it's true, I love you

So come on to California
Where the sun is warm
Where the winds from Santa Ana
Make you feel like you belong
California, wherever you roam
California keeps calling you home

So come on to California
Where the sun is warm
Where the winds from Santa Ana
Make you feel like you belong

California, wherever you roam
California keeps calling you home

"Feeling homesick?" Kimberly asked.

"Sure…after hearing that, of course. But, you are here with me. And we're home with each other. But I do love this song. So far, Laurie's got a hit here. Your protégé has her first single, and you should be proud." Tommy smiled, then kissed his wife.

Gotham:

Kelly Garrett looked out over the Gotham skyline when she felt a shadow on her. "Batman." The Black Power Angel suddenly smiled.

The Dark Knight looked at Kelly with 2 somethings out of place on him…a smile, and the look of a man in love. "You didn't have to come here."

"Yes, I did. There's something I have to tell you. Batman…Bruce, I…" Kelly started, when he held her gently, kissed her, and played Laurie's 'Your Love Broke Through'. This should say everything about how I feel about you." Then he hjit play, and the 2 new lovers listened…

Like a foolish dreamer, trying to build a highway to the sky
All my hopes would come tumbling down, and I never knew just why
Until today, when you pulled away the clouds that hung like curtains on my eyes
Well I've been blind all these wasted years and I thought I was so wise
But then you took me by surprise

Like waking up from the longest dream, how real it seemed
Until your love broke through
I've been lost in a fantasy, that blinded me
Until your love broke through

All my life I've been searching for that crazy missing part
And with one touch, you just rolled away the stone that held my heart
And now I see that the answer was as easy, as just asking you in
And I am so sure I could never doubt your gentle touch again
It's like the power of the wind

Like waking up from the longest dream, how real it seemed
Until your love broke through
I've been lost in a fantasy, that blinded me
Until your love, until your love, broke through

Kelly smiled, and returned the kiss as they then sat and watched the Gotham skyline, Nightwing filling in for Batman for 2 hours.

Angel Grove:

Trini Kwan & Billy Cranston were listening to Laurie's first solo effort. Trini loved the entire cd so far, then turned to Billy. "Laurie said she added this when she heard about Whitney Houston's passing. She picked one of her best songs...and I think it says a lot about us."

Billy smiled in agreement. "Laurie's right. She went way too soon, and there was much more she could have given the world. Still..." Billy finished, then played 'Where Do Broken Hearts Go' and held Trini while the song played, enjoying Laurie's rendition...

I know it's been some time, but there's somethin' on my mind

You see I haven't been the same since that cold November day

You said we needed space, but all we found was an empty place

and the only thing I learned was that I need you desperately

So Here I am, and can you please tell me

Oh, Where do broken hearts go, can they find their way home

Back to the open arms of a love that's waiting there?

And If somebody loves you, won't they always love you?

I look in your eyes, and I know that you still care for me.

You see I've been around enough to know, that dreams don't turn to gold

And that there is no easy way, no you just can't run away

But what we have is so much more than we ever had before

And no matter how I try, you're always on my mind,

So Here I am, and can you please tell me

Oh, Where do broken hearts go, can they find their way home

Back to the open arms of a love that's waiting there?

And If somebody loves you, won't they always love you?

I look in your eyes, and I know that you still care for me.

Now that I am here with you, I'll never let you go

I look into your eyes, and now I know...now I know...

Where do broken hearts go, can they find their way home

Back to the open arms of a love that's waiting there?

And If somebody loves you, won't they always love you?

I look in your eyes, and I know that you still care

Where do broken hearts go, can they find their way home

Back to the open arms of a love that's waiting there?

And If somebody loves you, won't they always love you?

I look in your eyes, and I know that you still care for me.

For me...you still care for me...

Los Angeles:

Eve Torres & Keith Partridge were looking over some ideas for cd covers for his solo. Keith, was still proud of Laurie's 1st solo. "Eve, it seems that Laurie had this one worked out for us."

"You're right. Your sister seems to have picked up some of your songwriting talent. Now I hear that Chris is thinking about trying his hand at a solo piece?" Eve questioned.

"Yup. His is more of a 70s ep. Me, Laurie, Chris, and possibly Tracy. Mom is also thinking about doing her own Supremes tribute. The only one not trying anything is..." Keith started.

"DANNY!" Both giggled as Laurie's next song came on...

Out of the pages of books that I've read
I can recall that somewhere someone said
If you don't succeed, try again
So I'm coming to you With my heart in my hand
Using every ounce Of strength that I have
Don't turn me away

Cause I live and breathe you
God knows how much I need you
And I'll never leave you
God knows I love you

Too insecure as lovers we failed
The princess and the white knight Live in fairy tales, or so the story goes
We read so right from the very start
But here we are both with broken hearts
Let's not part this way

Cause I live and breathe you
God knows how much I need you
And I'll never leave you
God knows I love you

Time ran away and took you by the hand
If I can't bring you back, maybe time can

Cause I live and breathe you
God knows how much I need you
And I'll never leave you
God knows how much I love you

God knows how much I love you
God knows how much I love you
God knows how much I love you

Nothing else needed to be said as they kissed.

Edwards Air Force Base:

Hal Jordan talked to Jill Munroe about their mutual attraction...and past lovers. Jill told him about the race car drivers, one she nearly married, a jewel thief, a crown prince, and countless others. Jill then looked at him and knew about who he was going to talk about...Carol Ferris. "What was she like?"

"A little like you...only more reserved, which you are not! More rigid, more structured...and I wasn't anything like that. How the 2 of us even got together...I still don't know. Still, Carol could be an angel at times...anyway, we now know we were just meant to be friends. There are still times when I look back and think..."

"...What if?" both spoke.

As Laurie's next song came on, Hal & Jill started thinking about their pasts...and a possible future together.

I don't want to argue about who is the victim
Cause maybe we both got burned
I don't want to talk about who is the traitor
Cause both of our loyalties turned
I don't want to fight about who is the liar
Cause there's too many ways to lie
I don't want to hear about who is the winner
Cause we both know it's a tie

Cut it out, drop it, count me out - baby stop it
Life is too short, so why waste Precious Time
Life is too short, so why waste Precious Time

You were on a liquid diet, you were sure you had to try it
And you lost all your pounds
The doctor's on vacation, so you took the medication
And wound up in lost and found
So we took a trip to Paris
Cause you swore that it would scare us out of our swift decline
All that I remember `bout those days in that September
Is the "merci" and the wine

Cut it out, drop it, count me out - baby stop it
Life is too short, so why waste Precious Time
Life is too short, so why waste
Precious Time, Precious Time, Precious Time
Oh, Precious Time
Life is too short, so why waste Precious Time

You talk on the telephone, long distance to New York or Rome
Some would say you got it made
Your home is like a fortress, no one comes in but the florist
The gardner, and the maid
You call me on the telephone, you say you feel so alone
Too tired to get dressed and get out
First you're happy, then you're sad
Somehow you always hang up mad
Excuse me if I shout

Cut it out, drop it, count me out - baby stop it
Life is too short, so why waste Precious Time
Life is too short, so why waste Precious Time
Life is too short, so why waste Precious Time
Precious Time, Precious Time, Oh Precious Time
Life is too short, so why waste Precious Time

"Still feel like you wasted it with her?" Jill asked.

"God, no. And, you're right, it's time to move on. Trouble is...where you're concerned...I've met my match." Hal smiled.

"Really? You'll never know unless you give it a shot, so..." Jill winked. Hal smiled in reply.

Angel Grove, Partridge residence:

Chris and Laurie Partridge were talking about Chris's possible solo, when Andros came in. "Another Partridge is going solo?"

"Just one, like Laurie & Keith. We're not stupid enough to break up the band...ever!" Chris finished

"Where did you come up with this?" Andros asked.

"I was watching TV...and saw a hell of a lot of commercials that use sex to sell things. It got to me...so I wrote this." Laurie then played her pride & joy of the cd, 'Sex As A Weapon'...

You really do know how to strut that stuff
You really do know how to act tough
Your body's just like a centerfold
A fantasy, anyone would want to hold

Stop using sex as a weapon
Stop using sex as a weapon

You know you're already my obsession
Stop using sex as a weapon
Love is more than a one way reflection
Stop using sex as a weapon

With looks that kill and a mind that's twisted
I don't know why I can't resist it
I tell myself, look the other way
When you want me to, I, I always stay

Stop using sex as a weapon
Stop using sex as a weapon

You know you're already my obsession
Stop using sex as a weapon
Love is more than a one way reflection
Stop using sex as a weapon

You play with desire like it was a toy
How much affection can you destroy?
You wrap my heart around your little finger
Sex, sex, sex as a weapon

Stop using sex as a weapon
Stop using sex
Stop using sex as a weapon
Stop using sex as a weapon

You know you're already my obsession
Stop using sex as a weapon
Love is more than a one way reflection
Stop using sex as a weapon
Stop using sex as a weapon

Stop using sex as a weapon
Stop using sex
Stop using sex as a weapon
Stop using sex

Stop using sex
Stop using sex
Using sex as a weapon, as a weapon

"Not your usual Partridge song." Andros smiled

"Laurie is not your usual girl." Chris added, then said "…Oh, man, I told Sylvie I'd call her! See Ya!" He then ran out of the garage, leaving Laurie & Andros to listen to the next song…with Laurie actually singing along with her recording…

Whatcha tryin' a do to my heart?
Whatcha tryin' a do to my heart?
You go around tellin' lies
And now you want to compromise
Whatcha tryin' a do to my heart?

And you better run, you better hide
You better leave from my sight, yeah

Whatcha tryin' a do to my soul?
Whatcha tryin' a do to my soul?
Well, everything I had was yours
And now I'm closin' all the doors
Whatcha tryin' a do to my soul?

And you better run, you better hide
You better leave from my sight, yeah

I love you oh, I love you so
Can't you see it? Don't you know?
I can't stand your alibis
Your tellin' lies, you drive me wild, yeah

I said, what are ya tryin' a do to my head?
Whatcha tryin' a do to my head?
Well, now I've gotta draw the line
'Cause you ain't gonna take my mind
What are ya tryin' a do to my head?

You better run, you better hide
You better leave from my sight

You better run, you better hide
You better leave from my sight
Let me go, yeah

I said go away, and leave me alone
I can't stand you no more

"Ouch!" Andros chuckled.

"That's Laurie for you." Chris smiled.

"Don't you have a date to go on?" Laurie frowned.

Angel Grove, Michalena's Italian Restaurant:

"How's the Chicken Parmigiana?" Zack Taylor asked.

"Great. But…how can you finish a 25 layer lasagna? Ground beef, sausage, tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, parmesan, mozzarella & provelone cheese?" Diana Prince asked with a sly smile.

"You should see Jason or Rocky. Those 2 could outeat me any day. Seriously, how are things with us?" Zack asked, seriously this time.

"Zack, I have been with Superman, Steve Trevor, Batman, nearly got together with Nightwing…but with you, I have no misgivings, no doubts. I wonder sometimes, if you have any worries about me."

"None but this…do you want to spend the rest of your life with me?"

"Yes…in other words…" Diana then gave Zack the type of kiss that made you shut up and forget your name…just as Laurie's 1st release came on the loudspeaker…

You Know, If I don't fall now, I never will

Lord, I'd be dead if looks could kill

Those slings and arrows thrown my way

Baby you just made your passion play

With those dirty Looks

I love those Dirty Looks

Get right down to the naked truth

of those dirty looks

Don't you know that it's not nice to stare

Well, You better watch out, you better beware

Do you really mean what you say with those eyes

Well , don't look now, but there's trouble in sight

Gimme those dirty Looks

I love those Dirty Looks

Get right down to the naked truth

of those dirty looks

Well, I don't feel sorry, got no regrets,

But that's one look I won't forget

You made me tremble, you made me shake

Aw, you made me do a double take

With those dirty Looks

I love those Dirty Looks

Get right down to the naked truth

of those dirty, dirty looks

Gimme those dirty Looks

I love those Dirty Looks

Get right down to the naked truth

of those dirty looks

They ended the kiss as the song did, looked at each other, and grinned.

San Francisco, Kris Munroe's apartment:

"Laurie wanted to sing this?" Dan Aydelott asked in wonder

"Surprised me, too. But, it turns out she and her mom love this song. And there are times in the past, when I was seeing someone, and I had a mood like this…" Kris broke off.

"Have I…"

"Oh, god, no! You have been amazing and sweet. I just like this song…"

You act like you to don't wanna listen,
When I'm talking to you
You think you outta be doin',
Anything you wanna do

You must be crazy, baby,
You just gotta be out of your mind
As long as payin' I'm the bills, woman,
I'm payin' the cost to be the boss

I'll drink if I wanna,
And play a little poker too
Don't you say nothing to me,
As long as I'm taking care of you
As long as I'm working baby,
And payin' all the bills
I don't want no mouth from you,
About the way I'm supposed to leave

Boy, you must be crazy,
You just gotta be out of your mind
As long as I'm footin' the bills,
I'm paying the cost to be the boss

Now that you got me,
You act like you're ashamed
You don't act like my man,
You just using my name

I'm gonna handle all the money,
And I don't wanna no back talk
'Cause if you don't like the way I'm doing,
Just pick up your things and walk

You must be crazy baby,
You just gotta be out of your mind
As long as paying the bills,
I'm paying the cost to be the boss

Dan smiled. "You won't have to do that with me. Wish I brought my guitar or my tap shoes, I'd love to try my hand at this song."

"Not with me around." Kris giggled, then gave him an embrace.

Angel Grove, Partridge residence:

Bill Engvall kissed Shirley Partridge after dinner, which he cooked. "Mmm. Fried Chicken, Mashed potatoes with butter, corn on the cob, garden salad, chocolate cake…if this comedy gig falls flat, you've got yourself something to fall back on, Mr. Engvall." Shirley grinned.

"I'm beginning to think you've been around Jill too long." Serious, he asked "Shirley…what was James like?'

"Kinda like you in some aspects. A little more reserved, quieter, more into classical music…that was our one bone of contention. I HATE classical music. Like Keith, most of it bores me to tears. But, know this…I may always love James on some level…" she then walked over to Bill, wrapped him in an embrace, and spoke "…but I'm in love with you." Both kissed as the next song came on…

Sometimes I think I love you, sometimes I just don't know

It feels so good when you hold me, but it hurts when you let go

I understand your feelings, but understand mine too

While your heart belongs to someone else, what is mine supposed to do

Oh, woman, it's time you stop your dreaming

All the lying and the scheming won't keep you warm at night,

So face it woman, there's no sense feeling bad

You can't lose what you never had

So dry your eyes and take it like a woman

I said at the beginnin' wouldn't let it get this far

'Cause there's no chance of winnin' with things the way they are

But somewhere along the feelings, you became a part of me,

And I can't share your love with someone else without it killin' me,

Oh, woman, it's time you stop your dreaming

All the lying and the scheming won't keep you warm at night,

So face it woman, there's no sense feeling bad

You can't lose what you never had

So dry your eyes and take it like a woman

Oh, woman, it's time you stop your dreaming

All the lying and the scheming won't keep you warm at night,

So face it woman, there's no sense feeling bad

You can't lose what you never had

So dry your eyes and take it like a woman

Bill gently kissed Shirley. "Sometimes I still wish I could sing. But I still couldn't be as good as Keith, Laurie, Chris and Tracy."

"What about Danny? Nevermind," Shirley giggled.

Los Angeles: Julie Rogers' residence:

After a long shoot, Julie closed out the world, and turned on the cd player. Laurie had given the Angels a copy of her new cd. Elle Greenway was also there, her apartment was being painted. "Laurie's doing Juice Newton?" Elle asked.

"The Partridge Kids are full of suprises. We still need to talk to Danny. I have a feeling that he has a special destiny, and hasn't done anything about that. I guess he'll find out in his own time. Meanwhile…pizza's here!" Julie shouted, as the next song came on…

Midnight
And I'm a-waitin'
On the twelve-0-five
Hopin' it'll take me
Just a little farther down the line

Moonlight
You're just a heartache in disguise
Won't you keep my heart from breakin'
If it's only for a very short time

Playing with the queen of hearts
Knowin' it ain't really smart
The joker ain't the only fool
Who'll do anything for you
Laying out another lie
Thinkin' 'bout a life of crime
'Cos that's what I'll have to do
To keep me away from you

Honey, you know it makes you mad
Why is everybody tellin' everybody
What you have done
Baby, I know it makes you sad
But when they're handin' out the heartaches
You know you got to have you some

Lovers, I know you've had a few
But hide your heart beneath the covers
And tell 'em they're the only one
And others, they know just
What I'm going through
And it's a-hard to be a lover
When you say you're only in it for fun

Playing with the queen of hearts
Knowing it ain't really smart
The joker ain't the only fool
Who'll do anything for you

Playing with the queen of hearts
And knowing it ain't really smart
The joker ain't the only fool
Who'll do anything for you

And laying out another lie
Thinkin' 'bout a life of crime
'Causs that's what I'll have to do
To keep me away from you

"Speaking of which…what do you think about Kelly & Batman?" Elle asked.

"Can you spell shocked, boys & girls? I mean, Kelly and Mr. Warmth? I NEVER would have guessed. I always thought Green Arrow had a better shot with Kelly." Julie stated.

"According to Kelly, GA has a better chance of kissing a beluga whale than kissing her! What was Black Canary thinking when she got together with him anyway?" Elle asked.

"Like Jason himself said, who knows where the heart will lead you. As for Jason, he and Jamie are on a date at the Youth Center." Julie finished as she reached for her 2nd slice of pizza.

Angel Grove Youth Center, Jason & Jamie's date:

Jamie Zedden looked around the Youth Center, Jason had picked up a cd, and they went to his car. "Laurie's 1st solo?" she asked.

"Yeah, I thought we could give it a listen before we hit Chili's. So far, it sounds great." Jason then opened the door for Jamie, put the cd on, then they drove away…

Just when I could feel myself growing stronger

Healing another mistake

I stared at your face, and my pain was erased

And I knew where the feeling could take me

But I just can't go through another goodbye

I could love you so easy, but I'm scared to try

There's no sense in beginning if we're gonna end

And I just can't go through another goodbye again

Why'd you have to go and say you love me

Just when I felt so secure

It can all fade so fast, just the hurt seems to last

Now I need something I can be sure of

'Cause I just can't go through another goodbye

I could love you so easy, but I'm scared to try

There's no sense in beginning if we're gonna end

And I just can't go through another goodbye again

So whisper the sound of forever

And make me believe what I hear

I know we've got magic together

But I need to know it won't all disappear

'Cause I just can't go through another goodbye

I could love you so easy, but I'm scared to try

There's no sense in beginning if we're gonna end

And I just can't go through another goodbye again

No, I just can't go through another goodbye

I could love you so easy, but I'm scared to try

There's no sense in beginning if we're gonna end

And I just can't go through another goodbye again

JLA Sattellite:

Black Canary was thinking about the last few weeks. The Reality Gems, The journey to Eternia, Tommy & Kimberly's wedding, and now Laurie's first solo.

Perhaps the love we feel today tomorrow may be gone

Perhaps we'll leave our dreams far behind

But today's still today, and before it all fades away

While we're together, and while there still is time

Come share my life, come share my love

While we are young, and we are free

Come share my life, come share my love,

come and share the good times with me

I don't ask forever, I don't need much of your time,

Just time enough to love and laugh for awhile

I hope it last a lifetime, and not just one more night,

but whatever's meant to be, will be, well that will be all right,

Come share my life, come share my love

While we are young, and we are free

Come share my life, come share my love,

come and share the good times with me

Black Canary sighed...then said "Damn it, Oliver..." as the next song came on...a remake of 'Band Of Gold'...

Now that you're gone, all that's left is a band of gold
All that's left of the dreams I hold
Is a band of gold and the memories of what love could be
If you were still here with me

You took me from the shelter of a mother
I had never known to love any other
We kissed after taking vows, but that night on our honeymoon
We stayed in separate rooms

I wait in the darkness of my lonely room
Filled with sadness, filled with gloom
Hoping soon that you'll walk back through that door
And love me like you tried before

Since you've been gone, all that's left is a band of gold
All that's left of the dreams I hold
Is a band of gold and the dream of what love could be
If you were still here with me

Don't you know that I wait in the darkness of my lonely room
Filled with sadness, filled with gloom?
Hoping soon that you'll walk back through that door
And love me like you tried before

Since you've been gone all that's left is a band of gold
All that's left of the dreams I hold
Is a band of gold and the dream of what love could be
If you were still here with me

I wait in the darkness of my lonely room
Filled with sadness, filled with gloom?
Hoping soon that you'll walk back through that door
And love me like you tried before

St Roch, Museum Of Natural History:

Katar Hol & Shayera Thal were listening to Laurie's solo after a particular case. Shayera seemed into one song.

"penny for your thoughts." Katar asked.

"Not much to say...this song seems to describe me...to a 'T'. Nothing bad or anything, but...Shayera started.

"Then don't think about it. Just listen...and enjoy." Katar smiled.

I've got nothing to be ashamed of
Love's been a little bit hard on me
If I shy away it's only because
Love's been a little bit hard on me

(Love's been a little)
Oh, love's been a little
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)
(Love's been a little)
You know just been a little
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)

I can remember when it's been so much
Love's been a little bit hard on me
Now I shy away at the slightest touch
Love's been a little bit hard on me

(Love's been a little)
Oh, you know it's been a little
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)
(Love's been a little)
Just a little, little
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)

Come out, come out
To the hopeless romance inside
Shout it's all right, it's all right
To stay so dark
So close to the light

I'll be back when I calm my fears
Love's been a little bit hard on me
And I'll see you around in a thousand years
Love's been a little bit hard on me

(Love's been a little)
You know it's just been a little
(Love's been a little bit hard on me)
Oh, love you know it's just been a little

Love's been a little bit hard on me

THE END