Tommy’s eyebrows knitted for a moment at the mention that he’d shown up in the paper, then he’d remembered and gave a small smile. “I’d forgotten about that. It’s all…a long story. One that can only be recounted away from nosy individuals who work for the school’s news station.” His gaze fell upon Cassidy and Devon, both of whom were not so subtly trying to edge closer.
Without thinking, he lightly put a hand on Kimberly’s lower back to guide her towards the entrance of the school. “Cassidy and Devon,” he explained. “Cassidy swears that she’s going to be a famous reporter one day and, honestly with her knack of getting into situations, I actually believe that she will.”
He didn’t say much else as he led her to his Jeep and opened the door for her, like the gentleman that he was. It was weird having Kimberly back in his life, almost as suddenly as she’d entered and left it in the first place. His gaze landed on her engagement ring again and he sighed, feeling something tighten in his chest.
“Does he know that you’re here?” He briefly nodded towards the ring as he started up the Jeep. “Why are you here, Kim?” It doesn’t take them long to get to his house, a nice little place that screamed ‘family man’ from the outside, but one look at the interior would tell Kim that he was still very much a bachelor.
At first Kim looks just as confused as Tommy before she gives a knowing nod and a soft chuckle. “Oh I see, so a little more apt than Bulk and Skull at finding the scoop huh.” she cast a glance over her shoulder to the blonde and long haired boy not so subtly holding a camera.
It feels somehow natural to be guided by Tommy through high school halls, it wasn’t Angel Grove but feels somehow nostalgic. She tries not to let herself fall too deeply into the feeling. She can feel the eyes of Cassidy still on her so she gives a little wave before she’s ushered out to the jeep. Brown eyes shift to Tommy as he opens the door for her, of course he’s still a gentleman. Of course he’s still a great guy, he’s Tommy.
The gymnast recoils slightly at the sudden question about her fiance. Why does she feel like hiding the ring suddenly, she ends up fidgeting with it. “What? Yeah, yeah.. wait, which part?” she asks lifting her brows “You or why I’m here?” it’s a little direct but she’s never been one to shy away from a subject. “Listen, i’ll explain everything, let’s just wait until we get back to your house.”
His house was pretty isolated but pretty adorable, she couldn’t help but admire the different fossils on the way in. There was a part of her that was looking for signs, signs to tell her if he was still available.. not that it mattered of course. Just sheer curiosity.. yeah that was it.
Kim seats herself down “Alright so why I’m here.. I was telling the truth before, I did see a new article with your face. But it didn’t take much digging to see that Reefside is getting hit nonstop with monster attacks. And then I found out there was a new set of Rangers protecting the city.” she laces her fingers together looking contemplative. “It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that your mentoring a new group of Rangers.” She looks to Tommy now, but not for confirmation, just a knowing look in her eyes. “After I realized that, I looked into what you guys are facing. And I’m here to help.” she laughs gently, a hand coming up to cover her mouth. “It’s really funny, how alike we ended up. Teachers, mentors to a new group of Rangers.” biting at her lower lip she waits for this new revelation to sink in.