Hello everyone. My name is Gara. I am 23 years old. I wrote this story
years ago, and fashioned the story after my sister, cousin and best
friend Jessi.

She is quite well known around the web for her site JDF Fan's Only.
And is one of the sweetest people I know.

Anyway, unlike Jessi or her brother I am not a Martial artist. I'm a
dancer. Jazz, hip hop, exotic you name it. It's just something I love
doing. I love doing martial arts as well, but I am no where near as
good as Jess or Jason. I grew up in Michigan about four hours from
Chicago. That is where the story originated. I call Jessi my sister
because ... well she is the best friend and cousin a girl could have.
I can't fault her for anything in her life.

At a young age, she was taken away from her family in California and
shipped off to boarding school in Ireland.. I don't know how many
letters I received from her from all over Europe. When she was fifteen,
she took an opertunity to go to China and study martial arts there.
She is incredible.

Now, she owns two Kenpo schools just south of London. I am putting
this story up for a reason. Ten months ago, Jessi was diagnosed with
cancer. This page and story is dedicated to her and all she has done.
Though she is still kicking (no pun intented) cancer is a tough thing
to beat.

You will notice that this story is based on her and her twin brother
Jason. I came up with the idea after first seeing 'Mighty Morphin
Power Rangers' for the first time. Her brother looks just like
Austin St. John, adorable. To bad Jason's already married, or I'd snatch
him up myself. :-)

Anyway, off the subject here. The idea for the story came to me shortly
after I met Jessi. The determination about her is incredible. Her love
of life is what keeps her going. And her Niece and Nephew.

When Jessi was sixteen, she was able to see her brother face to face for
the first time in eleven years. A lot of her back ground is a placement
in the story. Yes people, Jessi is a real person. Though her last name is
actually Stephon not Scott.

Now, please sit back, relax and enjoy.

Jess, hun, this is for you and all you have ever taught me. (sniff, sniff)
I love you with all my heart, you CAN beat this thing!

Love, Gara "The Dragon" Russell

P.S. I would also like to add some special news. Seven years ago while
Jessi had taken a year long trip to China, something horrible happened
to this wonderful person. As a result, seven years later, Jessi traveled
back to China to retrieve her son that she was told died at birth. I
wish to welcome this beautiful little boy Bryan Tuen Stephon to the
never dying land of the free!