This one's not for everyone. This is a story that focuses on what happens when the Martins become the victims of a terrible crime and justice fails them. Please review. Thanks.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Suite Life

Chapter 1

Eleven-year-old Cody Martin shivered as he ran through the pouring rain to make it to the bus. The late afternoon sky was gray and dropping a torrential downpour. Cody quickly climbed onto the bus and sat down in his usual seat. Today he would be sitting alone. His brother was in the hospital recovering from an appendectomy. Cody had begged his mother to let him stay with Zack but Carey had reminded Cody he had a test in math today. Cody had aced the test and kicked himself for even considering skipping out. Zack would be fine on his own. He had a room and TV all to himself.

Cody watched as Boston tried to keep moving through the rain. Even a downpour couldn't bring this city to a halt but life seemed to be going a little bit slower. Cody wiped rainwater off his face and pulled his backpack back on as the bus came to stop outside the Tipton Hotel. Cody said goodbye to a few people he knew as he passed by them and then rushed into the rain. He could barely see two feet in front of him as he ran towards the front doors. Norman the doorman frowned as Cody came in dripping wet. Cody flashed him a sheepish grin.

"Afternoon," he said as he headed for the elevators. He stopped dead in his tracks as Mr. Moseby appeared in front of him.

"Cody, you're getting water all over the lobby," exclaimed Moseby.

"It's raining," replied Cody. Moseby gave him a dirty look.

"I know it's raining. That doesn't mean you can't dry off before coming in here," snapped Moseby.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Moseby. It won't happen again," assured Cody as he headed for the elevators. Moseby frowned and let Cody pass. Cody headed to the elevators and rode up to the 23rd floor.

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Carey Martin looked up as Cody entered the suite. Carey smiled and closed the book she had been reading. She had started reading it during Zack's operation and now couldn't seem to put it down.

"Still reading that book, huh, Mom?" asked Cody with a grin as he put his book bag down. Carey chuckled and stood up.

"Yeah. I can't remember the last time I was so interested in a book," replied Carey.

"So can we go visit Zack tonight?" asked Cody. Carey shook her head.

"I got to work and I won't be done until midnight. I don't want you being down at the hospital all by yourself when visiting hours are done. Besides Zack is perfectly fine," assured Carey. Cody sighed in disappointment. He really wanted to see Zack today.

"We'll go visit him first thing tomorrow morning," promised Carey. Cody nodded.

"So is Maddie babysitting me tonight or something?" asked Cody as he sat down on the couch.

"Maddie has to work. I called Abby," answered Carey.

"Cool," exclaimed Cody. Abby was a college sophomore studying to be a teacher. She was the twins usual babysitter whenever Maddie couldn't watch them. Cody got along well with Abby. They both shared a love of learning.

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Abby Pierson arrived at seven. Carey kissed Cody goodbye, thanked Abby about a million times and then left. Since Zack wasn't home, Cody could finish his homework in peace. He dutifully began working as Abby started working on her own work. The two worked in silence mostly, speaking up only to help each other out. It blew Abby's mind that Cody could understand some of the stuff she was working on.

Cody finished before Abby and yawned. Abby looked up from her work.

"All done?" asked Abby.

"Yeah. I only had three subjects to work on. It is the weekend you know," explained Cody.

"You hungry?" asked Abby as she put her pencil down.

"I'll get myself something, Abby, thanks," replied Cody as he stood up and headed for the fridge. Abby nodded and returned to her homework. Cody busied himself with fixing a roast beef sandwich and some lemonade and then headed back over to the couch. He turned on the TV and started to dig into his sandwich. After about five minutes there was a knock at the door. Abby closed her notebook and got up. Cody raised an eyebrow as the person outside knocked louder. People could be so impatient. Abby opened the door.

"Hello," she said warmly. Cody jumped up in terror as Abby was slammed into the suite. She landed on a small end table and broke it. The wind was knocked out of her so the attacker went after Cody. Before Cody could scream, the attacker punched him in the mouth, knocking out some teeth and bringing up blood. Cody coughed up blood as the attacker kicked him in the stomach a few times. Cody lay on the ground helpless as Abby was beaten and knocked around the suite. The attacker never gave her a chance to scream. Time seemed to stand still as the attacker worked. Cody could hear Abby gasping and pleading for mercy. Cody wet himself in fear when he heard the sickening sound of a skull caving in as the attacker carried out one final vicious attack on Abby. Cody whimpered as he heard footsteps approaching him. He tried to say something but his lips were too damaged to work. Cody could feel something was wrong in his stomach. He needed surgery or he was going to bleed to death. Cody whimpered as his hair was grabbed. Cody cried out in pain as the attacker squeezed Cody's cheeks together, further injuring his broken mouth. The attacker dragged Cody to the bathroom. Cody didn't get a chance to make a sound before he was thrown into the shower, shattering the glass doors and sending glass shards into his body. Cody was still barely conscious left as the attacker left as suddenly as he had come.