Chapter 1

I don't own these characters, but it would be nice if I did.

Anyways, I do promise to keep them true to themselves.

As it turned out, everything was going to work out just fine. The three couples had decided to take turns taking the kids to a Saturday morning play group. And this week, it was Zack and Cassie's turn. So, as they dropped Charlie and Abby off, Cody couldn't help but shake his head at the minivan parked in Zack's driveway. For as much grief as Zack had given him about buying one, Zack had followed suit not long after Lizzie and Brady were born. Of course, Zack has just said it made sense with having to carriages, strollers and the such.

Cody and Bailey did keep to themselves where they were headed that morning. Its not that they didn't want to tell anyone, but they didn't want to say anything until Bailey's appointment with Dr. Adams. So, after giving Charlie and Abby a hug and kiss goodbye, Cody and Bailey climbed into the new SUV and headed towards Mass General.

After parking, they both headed inside and made their way to Dr. Adams' office. Since it was a Saturday, the waiting room was empty, and soon Dr. Adams came out herself to call them back. As she lead them to the exam room, she couldn't help but smile.

"You two couldn't wait to be back here, huh?"

Bailey laughed. "Actually, that's the funny thing. Before you called us last night, we were talking and decided we were ready to try for another child. You just sped that up for us."

Cody teased her. "Yeah, thanks, Dr. Adams...I was really looking forward to making another one."

Dr. Adams laughed. "Well, if I'm right, you already had your fun..."

Once she got them in the exam room, she turned to Bailey. "Alright, lets draw some blood, and while I'm running tests on it, I need you to get changed into a hospital gown..."

Bailey smiled. "I think I remember how this is done."

Once Bailey was changed, she climbed back into the familiar exam chair. And Cody took his place behind her and rubbed her shoulders.

"This seems like deja vu, doesn't it?"

Bailey grinned. "I know. But at the same time, it feels completely different. I know we've only gone through it once before, but I still feel just as excited as I did the last time..."

Cody laughed. "Well, I sure hope so..." He paused. "How do you think Charlie and Abby will take the news that they are going to be a big brother and big sister?"

Bailey paused to think. "I hope they are happy about it. But, on the bright side, we already have cribs and a nursery, and a lot of other things that we didn't the last time..."

Cody nodded. "Very true...And I don't think we'll need to be repeating that parenting class again..."

Bailey looked up at him and grinned. "That's true...I think we've learned a lot the past two years on our own."

Cody grinned back. "I know. Plus, we still have our books and Dr. Adams if something different happens...Besides..."

"Besides what?"

"Well, Bails, you are always the most beautiful woman in the world to me, but when you were pregnant before, you never looked more beautiful..."

Bailey smiled up at Cody. "Thank you, Sweetie..."

Cody chuckled. "Just promise me you'll remember that during your mood swings..."

"I think I will. This time, I'll know what to expect..."

Cody nodded. "Including a couple of months of morning sickness?"

Bailey sighed. "Oh yeah. I had forgot about that..."

At that moment, Dr. Adams rejoined them in the exam room, and she had a big smile on her face.

"Well, I was right. You are going to be parents again!"

Bailey smiled. "That's wonderful!"

"And I was right, your hCG levels are high again, so I want to do an ultrasound again to see if that means what we think it means..."

Cody smiled and took Bailey's hand. "I guess you're going to have to get used to the cold gel again..."

Bailey laughed. "It wasn't that bad..."

But no more than five minutes later, Bailey was cringing when the gel was rubbed on her stomach again. Cody teased her.

"Not so bad, huh?"

Bailey glared at him. "Do you want me to be making comments when you come in for your prostate exam?"

Cody just shook his head no. Dr. Adams scanned Bailey's stomach, and she smiled again when she found what she was looking for. She looked up at Bailey and smiled.

"Your two for two...Or should I say four for four. Its twins again!"

Bailey just shook her head. "What are the odds of this happening?"

Cody grinned. "Remind me to buy a lottery ticket on the way home."

Dr. Adams laughed. "Actually, thanks to you two, your odds aren't all that much of a long shot. One, there is a history of twins in the family. Two, you had twins the first time. The odds of twins a second time go up if that happens."

Cody and Bailey looked at each other and shrugged. "Alright. Well, we know how to deal with a twin pregnancy..."

Dr. Adams chuckled again. "You think so, huh?"

Bailey paused. "Well, we just did it about three years ago..."

Dr. Adams shook her head. "Forget everything you think you know. Odds are this pregnancy will be nothing like your first one. What bothered you the first time will be a piece of cake this time, and what didn't bother you then may be a pain in the butt this time..."

Bailey frowned. "Really?"

"Really. And I would strongly recommend taking the multiples class again. This time, you will have the unique vantage point of knowing what questions to ask that you didn't the last time."

Cody sighed. "I'll sign us up then."

Dr. Adams smiled. "And then there is the biggest difference..."

"What's that?"

"This time you'll be pregnant...with two toddlers around the house. They are still going to want their Mommy's attention, and when you're further along, that's going to be exhausting..."

Bailey nodded. "I hadn't thought of that yet..."

Dr. Adams turned to Cody. "That's where you come in. There are going to be times when you are going to have to be both Dad and Mom because Bailey will be too worn out or she will need her rest."

Cody nodded. "I will..."

"Good. Because the next seven months or so, Bailey is really going to need your help. I know you're up for it though..."

Bailey smiled. "Did you say seven months or so?"

Dr. Adams smiled. "I did. I figure you are about four weeks along right now which would put you at a due date of early to mid May..."

Cody laughed. "That makes sense. Charlie and Abby are February, I'm March, Bailey is April, so the new twins in May fits perfectly..."

Bailey laughed too. "Yeah, it does...And Cody, the day I go in for my postpartum checkup next summer, we're getting you an appointment with your urologist..."

Cody sighed. "Yes, Dear..."

Dr. Adams laughed. "So, this is the last time we'll be doing this? Okay, well, I want to see you again in four weeks for your week eight appointment. And feel free to call me if you need anything. And look on the bright side, you have London to go through this with this time..."

"Great..."

Bailey got changed again, and she and Cody made their way back out to the car. As they both sat there in the car, both began to think about what they just learned. Cody turned to Bailey.

"Bails, I promise. Whatever you need me to do from here on out, just tell me, and I'll do it..."

Bailey smiled. "I appreciate that. But, I never doubted that for a second. I was just thinking about how Charlie and Abby are going to take this."

Cody smiled. "We'll make them understand that this is a very good thing...Our children are very bright, I know they'll be thrilled..."

Bailey nodded. "Yeah, you're right..." She paused. "When should we announce to everyone else then?"

Cody paused to think and began laughing. "I think I know the perfect day..."

"Yeah? When?"

Cody grinned. "You know the cookout we're all having in a few weeks?"

Bailey paused. "Yeah..."

"And why are we having that cookout?"

"Because it's..." Bailey paused and broke out laughing too. "...Labor Day. How appropriate."

To be Continued...