Carey was sitting on her couch, cutting coupons, when someone knocked on the door.

She got up and opened it, "Cody!" She exclaimed with a big smile! She quickly wrapped him into a big hug, "What are you doing here honey?"

"I had the day off and I wanted to come visit, so I figured I'd surprise you."

"Well, come in! I wish you would have called! I could have fixed us some lunch."

"Oh darn!" Cody replied sarcastically. "Why don't I take you out?"

"Sounds good! I have a coupon for this burger place. You buy one cheeseburger and get two hamburgers free."

"Uh... How about my treat? We'll go someplace coupon free."

"Well, if you're sure?"

"Oh, I am."

"So, do you have a girlfriend?" Carey asked as they sat at the table.

"Mom!"

"I'm your Mother, I have every right to know."

Cody rolled his eyes, "Fine.. No, I don't."

"See, that wasn't so hard." Carey looked around the restaurant, "Wow! This place is nice. Are you sure it's not to expensive?"

"I'm sure, Mom. So, how have you been?"

Carey sighed, "I'm doing fine."

Cody didn't believe her, "Wasn't your check-up this week?"

Carey nodded.

"What did the doctor say?"

Carey looked down at the table, "The cancer's back. I start chemo next Saturday."

"Mom, why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't want to worry you honey. I know your job is stressful and when Zack called, he said that you haven't been sleeping well lately and..."

Cody cut her off, "Mom," He said calmly, "You should have told me."

"I know. I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry."

"Then you don't worry. I made it through fine last time, and I will this time too."

Cody smiled, "Okay."

Just then the waitress came up, "Are we ready to order?"

Cody laughed, "I actually haven't even looked at the menu yet. Could we have a few more minutes please?"

"Yeah, that's fine. I'll be back in a little bit."

After lunch Cody and Carey took a walk in the park then he took her back home.

"I wish you could stay longer," Carey said as they walked up to the door.

"I know, me too, but I need to get a few things done at my apartment. Can I get some water before I go though?"

"Why would you have to ask that?"

They went inside and Cody made his way to the kitchen. After the kidnapping Carey, Zack, and Cody moved to a small apartment outside of Boston. It was owned by Mr. Tipton so they only had to pay half of the rent. Once London got old enough he turned ownership of the apartment over to her.

"Mom?" Cody said as he entered the kitchen.

"Yeah honey?"

"Uh, why is the fridge in the middle of the kitchen?"

"Oh! It's broken. I pulled it out to see if I could fix it but I couldn't."

"Isn't London supposed to take care of that stuff? Did you call her to tell her it needed fixed?"

Carey sighed, "I called but she didn't answer. I left a message on her phone but she hasn't called back."

"Alright, well, I'll call her."

He got a bottle of water and walked to the door.

"You don't have to do that honey," Carey replied as she followed behind him.

"I know I don't have to, I want to." Cody hugged Carey and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Love you."

"Love you too."

Cody got into his car and pulled his cell phone out of his pocket. He had put it on silent during lunch so he wouldn't be bothered.

"Five messages!" He exclaimed as he looked to see who they were from. "Toby. Toby. Toby. Toby. Toby. I guess I better call Toby."

Cody headed down the road as he waited for Toby to answer.

"Where the hell have you been?" Toby yelled.

"Wow!" Cody said as he pulled the phone away from his ear. "Well, hello to you too."

"Sorry. Hi. Now where the hell have you been?"

"I was out with my Mom. I took her to lunch."

"Well why didn't you answer?"

"I was busy getting information about when I needed to drive her to get chemo," Cody said, clearly aggravated.

Toby was silent for a moment. "Oh God. I'm sorry man. Your Mom has cancer?"

"Yeah. Second time."

"What kind?"

"Lung. She was first diagnosed about six years ago. She went through chemo and it helped. The cancer went away, but now it's come back."

"That's terrible. I really am sorry."

"Yeah, me too... So, uh, what did you need to tell me?"

"Well," Toby began, "We got a new case today. Kind of a big one... But, you know what, it can wait until tomorrow. I'll fill you in then."

"Are you sure you don't need me to come in?"

"Yeah, yeah, it's fine. Don't worry about it."

"Okay, well, I'll see you tomorrow. Let me know if you need me before."

"Alright. Goodbye."

Cody hung up with Toby and sighed. Then he returned to his contacts, "Now London."

Zack entered his apartment. He went into the kitchen. Cassie was always in there making dinner when he got home, but when he went in, she wasn't there.

"Cassie?" He called out.

No answer.

"Cassie?"

He walked down the small hallway and into his bedroom. Cassie was lying on the bed.

"Are you okay honey?" He asked as he sat beside her.

"I don't feel well."

"What's wrong?"

"Oh, I'm sure it's nothing. My stomach is just a little sick."

"I'm sorry. Is there anything I could do?"

Cassie smiled, "A kiss would be nice."

"That I can do!"

He leaned down, "Uh, you aren't contagious are you?" He asked before their lips met.

She laughed, "No, you're safe."

"Okay," he replied, then gave her a kiss.

'How do I tell him?'

Another chapter complete! I'm really happy most of you are glad that I have Zack and Cody as adults! I was afraid people would be like, "NOOOO!" Haha! Anyway, I'm also happy I was wrong. Thank you for all the reviews! You honestly don't know how much I appreciate it! Sometimes when I am having a bad day, you guys make it better, so thank you!