Cole's father was married before, but he and his first wife devorsed after they fell out of love about three years after Ric was born. By the time Cole was born, Ric was only five years old , but it wasn't until the season finale of Power Rangers Wild Force that Cole learned of his half brother and the two quickly bonded. When Cole became Deker, Ric was chosen by Princess Shayla as his replacement, making Ric Evans the new/2nd Red Wild Force Ranger.