Chapter 2

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

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

It was a few weeks later, and everyone was gearing up for the big Labor Day cook out. Zack had even managed to secure some fireworks that may or may not have been illegal. And everyone was going to be in town for the party. Kurt and Sarah were going to be in town due to having a few shows in the Boston area. And Maggie and Joe were coming in for a chance to see their grandchildren again. But before they were to come in on Friday night, Cody and Bailey knew it was time to sit the twins down and tell them as they felt they should be the first ones to know. So, a couple of hours before Cody was set to head to the airport to pick everyone up, Cody and Bailey sat the twins down on the couch in the basement.

"Abby, Charlie...Mommy and Daddy need to talk to you two..."

Charlie and Abby looked at each other before turning back to their parents. "Are we in trouble?"

Bailey smiled. "No, Sweetie, you aren't. Daddy and I need to tell you both something important."

Cody smiled too. "And we need you to be a big boy and a big girl and keep it a secret until the party. Can you do that for us?"

Charlie and Abby nodded. "Yes, Daddy."

Cody turned to Bailey and nodded. She knelt down in front of their children. "Charlie, you like having Abby for a sister, right?"

Charlie nodded. "Yes, Mommy."

"And Abby, you like having Charlie for brother, right?"

Abby nodded. "Uh huh..."

Bailey smiled. "Well, how would you two like to have more brothers and sisters?"

Both children grinned. "Yay! Are they here? Will we have to share our new beds with them?"

Cody knelt down too. "No, they aren't here yet. They won't be for a while yet. Right now, they are growing in Mommy's tummy..."

Charlie looked at him funny. "In Mommy's tummy?"

Cody smiled. "Yeah. They are going to be in Mommy's tummy so they can grow to be strong like their big brother and sister. You and Abby were in Mommy's tummy too..."

Now it was Abby's turn to look at her Dad funny. "We were?"

Bailey smiled. "Yes, Honey. You were. Your Daddy and I had to wait for you both to grow to be big and strong before we got to see you two. So, we're all going to have to wait for them too."

Abby paused to think. "How did they get in your tummy, Mommy? Did you swallow them?"

Bailey turned to Cody who answered immediately. "No, Princess. You see, when a Mommy and Daddy love each other so much, their love grows and becomes children. Your Mommy and I loved each other so much, that our love made the two of you. And we still love each other so much, that its going to make your brothers and sisters..."

Charlie paused. "So, we're here because you two love each other so much?"

Bailey smiled. "Yes, Sweetie. Your Daddy and I love each other a whole lot. And our love created two wonderful children like you, so we're going to have some more..."

Cody continued. "You two think you're ready to be a big brother and sister?"

Both nodded vigorously. "Yes, Daddy!"

Cody smiled. "Good. Now, until the babies are ready to come out, your Mommy and I are going to need your help. Mommy is going to need yours and my help at times. Will you help me make sure that we help Mommy as much as possible?"

Both nodded again. "Of course, Daddy!"

"That's my munchkins!"

Bailey smiled and continued. "I'm so proud of you both. And we want you both to remember that your Mommy and Daddy love you both so much. Even though you will have brothers and sisters, we will still love you both as much as ever. And I know you both are going to be a great big brother and sister..."

"We will, Mommy."

Cody grinned. "I know you're both excited about all of this, but we haven't told anyone else yet. We're going to tell everyone else in a few days, but we wanted you to know first. So, will you both pinky swear me that you won't tell anyone about this?"

"Even Brady, Lizzie and Nathan?"

Cody laughed. "Even them. And don't let your Uncle Zack try to tickle it out of you..."

Abby giggled. "How do we get him to stop?"

Cody grinned. "If he does again, here's what you do..." And what that, Cody leaned in and taught his kids how to get the best of their Uncle Zack. Bailey just shook her head. "And if that doesn't work, you let your Aunt Cassie know..."

Sunday afternoon was scheduled to be the family barbecue, and to their young credit, Charlie and Abby had kept the secret. Even with all the attention their grandparents were showering them with, they never said a word. So, going into that afternoon, no one had a clue as to the surprise that was about to be dropped on them.

And since all three houses were side by side, they had the run of all three backyards. One backyard held the grill and several picnic tables, while the other two were used for fun and games. And since it was still relatively warm in early September, their was still a kiddie pool that the kids played in. As the barbecue was getting into full swing, Cody was taking his turn manning the grill. As he was tending to the burgers, dogs and chicken, Zack brought him over a beer.

"Here. Looks like you can use one of these..."

Cody paused. "Actually, I'm good..."

"You sure?"

Cody nodded. "Yeah, I'm positive..."

Zack shrugged. "Well, I made sure I marinated all the burgers in my special beer bourbon marinade, so they should be good..."

Cody smirked. "So, all the kids get hot dogs then?"

"Of course..."

Cody just shook his head as Zack walked off to check on something else. And as he left, Bailey joined Cody by the grill.

"About done?"

Cody nodded. "Just about. Oh, and by the way, you need to avoid the burgers. Zack marinaded them in in a potent alcoholic concoction..."

Bailey sighed. "I guess I do, don't I. Cody, I won't hold you to not drinking this time because I can't."

Cody grinned. "I appreciate that, but we're a team. If you can't, then I won't either."

Bailey smiled. "I appreciate that. What do you think? You ready to let the cat out of the bag?"

"I think so. Why don't we announce it right after we eat so nothing gets cold?"

"Sounds like a plan."

And so the food was finished cooking, and everyone gathered around the picnic tables to eat. And eat they did as everyone was full before they even got to the desserts. Everyone was sitting around rubbing their bellies when Cody and Bailey stood up and clinked their glasses.

"If we can have everyone's attention, Cody and I have an announcement to make."

Everyone turned to face them, and Cody continued. "We hope everyone is having a wonderful Labor Day weekend, and we're so glad everyone could be here to share it with us. But, we have something to make this even more of a celebration..."

Bailey smiled. "It seems tomorrow won't be the only Labor Day coming up. Next May, there will be another one...for me anyways. Cody and I are pregnant again!"

Everyone was taken completely off guard...for a split second before the womenfolk all ran up to Cody and Bailey to hug and congratulate them. The guys just sat there and began to applaud.

Cody smiled this time. "Wait...There's more. We did it again...twins."

This time, everyone began laughing, and immediately, the grandmothers, Addison, London and Cassie took Bailey off to the side to get the whole story from her. Meanwhile, the guys all circled around Cody to shake his hand and pat him on the back. Of course, while they were, Charlie ran over to his Daddy. Cody picked him up.

"Does this mean Abby and I can talk about it now, Daddy?"

Cody grinned. "It sure does. You don't have to keep the secret any longer..."

Charlie smiled. "I need to go tell Brady, Lizzie and Nathan that I'm going to be a big brother..."

Cody let him down and Charlie ran off. Zack turned to his brother.

"Now, if mine decide they want to be a big brother and sister too, I'm holding you fully responsible..."

Woody nodded. "Same here. I'm enjoying getting sleep thank you very much."

Joe and Kurt both laughed. "Well, congratulations, we look forward to adding more grandchildren to the family..."

Cody sighed. "These will be the last from us. Bailey is already scheduling my appointment for the vasectomy..."

Zack began laughing. "That'll teach you!"

Cody smirked back at him. "I'll remember this when its your turn..."

Joe just shook his head and laughed at them. "Are you sure you want to end at four. There's something to be said for having a large family..."

Cody shrugged. "To be honest, it doesn't matter to me."

Kurt chuckled. "Yeah, its not like you can't afford it..."

"I know. But, I'll be happy with four..."

Todd came over and patted Cody's back. "Hey, I'm just glad I'll have someone to go through this with. And someone who's been there before..."

Cody laughed. "That's right, you are a newbie. Here is my advice. Expect the unexpected. And read as much as you can...And when London says something sounds good, its not a suggestion, its an order!"

Meanwhile, the ladies were swarming Bailey.

"So, was this planned?"

Bailey laughed. "Kind of but not really..."

"What does that mean?"

"Well, Cody and I talked about having more and were about to begin trying again when I got the call from Dr. Adams that I already was..."

Cassie just grinned. "Think you'll be okay going through it without us?"

London wrapped her arm around Bailey's waist. "She has me! Just think, Bailey...You can be my hamster for my new line of maternity clothes..."

Bailey sighed. "Great..."

"And just think. My child will have yours around to take care of him or her like I had you and Cody..."

"That is true..."

Carey just smiled. "Well, I know I'm looking forward to being a grandmother again. I can't wait to meet the newest sets of twins in the family..."

Bailey smiled. "Neither can Abby and Charlie. They're both excited to be a big sister and brother..."

With the additional good news, the celebration continued. And as it got dark, Zack and Woody made their way to getting the fireworks set up. Addison and Cassie just looked at each other with a bit of trepidation on their faces.

"Is this really a good idea?"

From behind them, Cody walked up holding a fire extinguisher. "I'm already on it..."

Both laughed as Cody moved on to make sure no one blew themselves up. As all of the girls continued to chat with Bailey, they were interrupted by another voice.

"Is this a private party, or can anybody in the neighborhood attend?"

Everyone turned and saw two familiar faces – Max and Tapeworm. Immediately they all welcomed them both with hugs.

"What are you two doing here?"

Max grinned. "We're back in Boston now. We've both been offered positions at Boston College, so we decided it was time to come home..."

Bailey smiled. "Good for you two. What did you mean about anyone in the neighborhood though?"

Max laughed. "The house on the other side of Woody and Addison? That's ours. We're building it. We decided our family needed to be around friends."

Cassie paused. "Your family?"

Max smiled. "Yeah..." She patted her belly. "We're pregnant too."

To be Continued...

Author's Note: I just wanted to briefly address the Cailey fans who read my stories. Even though some of us have been inundated with hateful reviews and threatening PMs, I ask all of you to keep your civility. While we know some stories are nothing but character assassinations, I urge you to show that the Cailey fan base has class. Please refrain from posting negative reviews in those stories. As a wise man once said, if you don't like their stories, just don't read them.