Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Robbie Chronicles - Volume 3

Chapter 50: Save the Last Dance

Tommy: Florida?

(We pick up where we last left off in the Juice Bar. A scout by the name of Gunthar Schmidt just offered Kimberly a tryout for the team USA gymnastics team in the Pan Global games. The only catch is...)

Kimberly: I have to move to Florida?

Gunthar: For a year. Yes, this is correct.

(Kim's looks into the distance in disbelief, while the others also share disconcerted looks behind her.)

Gunthar: Is... there a problem with the commitment?

Aisha: Uh... tell me... and I don't man to interrupt... is there any way that Kimberly can... travel back and forth between Angel Grove and Florida?

Gunthar: (Shrugs) Eh, some have tried it. But I've found that those who have tend to fizzle out and most don't make the cut. It really is something intensive that requires her complete concentration.

Tommy: Well I'm so sorry. But Kim isn't interested.

Kimberly: Whoa. I... didn't say that.

Tommy: What?

Kimberly: I'd like to make my own decision on this.

Tommy: Are you seriously considering this? You'll be gone for a year.

Kimberly: I understand that. But I haven't made a decision yet. And I'd like a minute to think about it.

Tommy: You can't be serious. You just finished saying how you we're "all in" for us. Now you're gonna ditch for a year? And what am I supposed to do now?

Kimberly: I know Tommy. I get it. But I figured if anyone would understand what this means to me, it would be--

Tommy: Do you get it? Do you get that that someone who supposedly loves me is considering leaving me for a year without considering my emotions first?

Kimberly: Tommy, I didn't say--

Tommy: Save it. Do whatever you want. But I'm not gonna wait for you if you go.

(And just like that he storms out of the Juice Bar, leaving everyone beside themselves, and leaving Kimberly devastated and torn. The next day, after the dust has somewhat settled, Robbie is seen at work serving a small line of customers. The radio plays in the background.)

"It's Thursday afternoon, meaning we're only a day away from our mayoral inauguration. The controversial mayor elect Revoltez will be sworn in tomorrow afternoon in front of a crowd of supporters, as well as many protesters, who oppose his rhetoric. But the big question going into tomorrow won't be about the protests or even the inauguration itself, but about Rico Revoltez' cabinet. So far Revoltez has stated that he will announce his full cabinet during the inauguration, which is a huge break from tradition. So far only a few nicknames have been revealed for a few of the nominees, including 'Polluticorn,' who is up for chief of environment, 'Monstermatician' for chief of education and for chief of agriculture... man simply known as 'Pudgy Pig.'"

Robbie: Here's your short cappuccino. Enjoy.

"In other news, its prom season in Angel Grove and teens all across the city prepare for the nights of their lives. We go live to one segregated school in the city, whose students are lucky enough to receive two proms."

(As the last customer leaves, Robbie wipes down his station. He brushes aside the news of the prom, feeling he's had nothing in the past year worth celebrating. He returns to work on a sheet of paper in front of him...)