Cody's POV
Concert- I pull Bailey thought the crowd as the few final songs wrap up. Her hand in mine and we are both holding on as tight as a little kid holding onto their teddy bear because they think there are monsters under there bed. We make it pass everyone and into a little shop which is part of the stadium. We walk in and the music can still be heard.
Bailey: Why are we in here?
Cody: I though a conditioned room will help us cool off is one.
Bailey: Good idea. I'm hotter than the farm in the sweltering sun.
Cody: One day I will need to visit your hometown. Seems folky...
Bailey: Like my corn cob art?
She says and bumps into my shoulder playfully. I then look at her a while and I play with a Hannah Montana bobble head. They sure do look chunky. Apparently Hannah has gained a few pounds.
Cody: You remember I said that?
Bailey: Yes, I do. How could I forget that you spent that whole week trying to impress me.
Cody: Trying my hardest to block out you giving me a wedgie and stuffing my face with sardine sorbet.
Bailey: Sorry, Mr. Forest Frenzy.
Cody: I had It coming. It was wrong of me to steal those answers.
Bailey then walks to the next row of stuff and finds a Hannah Montana snuggie.
Bailey: I don't understand these. Why not wear a sweatshirt or a robe? Waste of money.
Cody: There's probably a reason, doubt it though.
I follow her to the next row and she is now playing with a Hannah Montana microphone that when you press a different button a different song plays, well, part of one. We then hear two knock on something and look around.
Bailey: Did you hear that?
I nod. I hear it again and I try to figure out where the noise is coming from as I wander the room. Bailey does the same thing. Where is it?
Bailey: Found it.
I hear Bailey says three rows away and at the end of her row. I walk down the aisle to find her standing there eyes focused on Woody. The furry beast returns and we clearly see him.
Cody: What the?
My phone then rings and I see "Woody calling" in the words on my phone. I then look up and I see Woody motioning me to answer. I flip my phone open and press talk. I really don't want to know what he wants, but he is watching me and after this I am sure I wont hear the end of it.
Cody: What do you want?
Woody: Hello, to you too. Why haven't you answered when I called before?
Cody: My ring tone is off.
I then see Woody put his hand on his wait knowing I am lying. I roll my eyes and shove it off.
Cody: Can you make this quick. You can SEE I'm doing something.
Woody: Big whoop! You have a date with Bailey only seconds until she drops you cold.
Cody: Give me on good reason to NOT to hang up.
Woody: We have a BIG problem.
Cody: Which is?
Woody: Oh, you're going to love this, Zack's in Jail.
Cody: What? When? How? Is he okay?
Of course he isn't okay, he is in jail! I can hear the panic in my voice. I completely forget about everything else. Including Bailey. I know I shouldn't, but this is my brother. I know Zack is a screw up and I said in knew how he would end up in jail, I didn't mean it though. The concern builds up as this all continues. I can't believe this is actually happening on the day that's supposed to be the most amazing.
Woody: Well, it happened when you wouldn't let us cut, so he snuck away into the back door. I tried to get him out, but he kept persisting. He ended up backstage and he broke some things and then security came and it all went downhill from then.
Cody: I'll meet you outside.
He nods thought the window and we both turn and hang up out phones. I then turn to Bailey confused. She was confused earlier when I screamed and now she is confused of my sense of panic.
Bailey: What happened? Is everything dandy or not?
Cody: I have to go. I'm sorry.
I then put my phone in my pocket and start speed walking out of the concert. I run a hand through my hair worried and and...my emotions are going out of control. In a second I think I may rip it all out because my frustration is quickly turning into the worse anger I could imagine. I need to keep calm though. I need to. It will all be okay. I hope he is okay.
Bailey: Give me a run though of everything that happened and how I can help.
I then turn to my side and I see Bailey. I'm surprised. I thought I left her behind. How did she get to my side so fast? I really can't deal with her on top of this right now.
Cody: You really should just enjoy the concert. I'll see you tomorrow.
Bailey: I wont enjoy it if you aren't here with me. I say no.
I look at her wanting to tell her to go and she looks at me her face full of determination. There really is no point of fighting with her because she always wins. Plus, I don't have the time to argue.
Cody: Fine...
I then see Woody in the parking lot next to a cab. We all then get into the cab. I am sitting in the front seat my back is hunched over my legs and my concentration is on the road in front of me. If I was driving and I would press that gas so hard there would be no going back and I would probably get pulled over. Sucks I am not sixteen. This wait is killing me. First being arrested in a mall, then Parrot Island, and now this. Worse luck ever. Bailey is never going to forgive me for this. I can't even build up the nerve to even look at her again as I tell her the whole story and what happened. After this there is never going back. Unless we cross the international dateline and lightning strikes the ship. The whole date is ruined.
Cody's POV
Hawaii Police Station- I enter the police station with Woody and Bailey on each side. I can't believe the situation I am in. I can't stop walking fast. I feel like I am in a marathon. Only if Zack could see me now and see how athletic I can be. I hope Zack is alright, I should of made sure Zack didn't do this. That smile told me he was going to do something, but I didn't do anything to stop it. It's all my fault. I am a horrible brother. I then see a man sitting at a desk eating a donut and drinking coffee. Wow, I can't believe I am actually seeing this. I thought this only happened on tv.
Cody: I'm here for Zack Martin.
The man then takes another bite of his donut and looks up at me still chewing. I read his name tag and it's says officer Long. Is he a Hawaiian Dragon? (A/N You know like Jake the American Dragon. Never really liked it, but for what it was, it was alright. More of a Kim Possible fan. Me and my friend used to pretend I was Kim and he was Ron. Then we would sing Naked Mole Rat the rap Ron sings...Memories...Tell me if you remember what that show is so I wont look like a complete idiot. LOL.)
Officer Long: Right this way. Are all three of you going?
He said with food still in his mouth and it getting into his beard. That's disgusting. Not as bad as Woody though. I wish I had a razor right now so I could shake the filthy thing off. He then stands up and looks at us taking the box of a dozen donuts with him. That is so unhealthy. I mean eat an apple! It helps keep the doctor away that fried junk will give you a heart attack.
Cody: That would be correct.
Officer Long: This way, young men and woman.
He takes us down several hallways filled with cages of which would make you feel like you're an animal. My brother isn't one of these animals. He doesn't belong here. I finally make it to Zack's cell and I can't believe I am actually standing on the other side.
Officer Long: You have two options a five hundred dollar bail or he could go to a juvenile detention center.
A huge sigh exits my mouth. How am I supposed to afford that? I can barely afford meals with my student cash card and a decent hair cut. My towel boy job sucks and the only reason I had to get one is because Zack screwed that up. Zack spent all my money on a party for a girl he barely knew and her birthday was months later.
Cody: Are there any other options?
Officer Long: No, afraid not.
A frustrated laugh comes from me. I am so screwed here. What was Zack thinking?
Cody: Zack, you're the biggest idiot I know, how could you do this?
Zack: I know, just get me out of this. I can't take it any longer.
Cody: Does mom know?
Zack: No, and I really don't want her too.
Cody: She may have too. I can't afford this. I need to call Moseby.
Zack: Dude, you can't. I can't let you do that.
Cody: What am I supposed to do Zack? Let you sit here and then go off to some detention center where you will get the crap beat out of you and then she has to know?
Zack: I'm sorry.
Cody: You keep saying that, but it doesn't fix anything and it sucks because right now, I wish it did.
I say growling through my teeth. I am angry and afraid. He may be a screw up, but he is my brother. I mean mistakes happen, and I completely get that, it just he does it all the time and always asks for my help.
Bailey: I'll pay for it.
Zack and I look at her and I let go of the cell bars and step a few steps closer to her.
Cody: You can't do that.
Zack: Yes, she can!
I then snap my head to Zack and look at him serious. It's not her problem. I can't let her do this, she has that money for herself and it would be wrong to take it.
Cody: No, she can't Zack.
Bailey: Why not?
I then look at Bailey and she gives me one of her quizzical looks. I have a reason to not letting her pay, believe it or not. I am sticking to what I just said.
Cody: Because you have nothing to do with this. This is not your problem. He is my family, not yours.
Bailey: Zack, is my friend. He might not be a great friend, but he is a friend, so...it is.
Cody: It's more mine than yours. Plus I can't ask you to do that.
Bailey: You didn't ask, I'm offering.
Cody: That's not what I meant, you know that. I don't accept your offer.
Bailey: I know you don't, but Zack does. Cody, not matter what you do or say I'm paying for it. Zack can pay me back later.
Cody: Do you know how much money he owes? He borrows money all the time and never pays back. He spends money that he gets on arcade games.
Bailey: Fine, then take it as a thank you.
Cody: I don't need a "thank you."
Bailey: Just let me pay for it. And you can't deny a "thank you" I don't know anyone who does that.
Cody: Bailey, it's just that you could do something so much more better than getting him out, it's my mess, I'll clean it up.
Zack: How is it your mess? I mean I will take it for when we eventually do call mom.
Cody: I should of made sure Zack didn't do this kind of thing.
Bailey: You aren't his baby-sitter. Do not take on guilt that isn't yours and isn't supposed to be yours.
Inside I knew she was right, but in the back of my mind I knew it was my duty as his brother to look after him. I know I could of done something to stop it. I know I could of.
Woody: I'll chip in too.
Cody: No, you wont.
Bailey/Woody: YES WE ARE!
Cody: Not without me helping.
We all then take out our wallets. Can't beat them, join them. I grab two hundred and fifty dollars at the back of my wallet and Bailey hands me one hundred and fifty seven and then Woody gives me ninety three. Total of five hundred dollars.
Cody: I will figure out a way to pay you back.
Bailey: You are just persistent as I am.
Cody: Thank you for this. Zack, is thankful too even though he wont show it.
Zack: What are you talking about? you didn't even give me a chance to try.
Cody: You were going to apologize? That's honorable.
He then laughs in my face. Mean thought to just let him stay locked up enter my mind. My brain is telling me to go with it, but my heart is saying it's stupid. Your heart is stronger than your head.
Cody: You never change.
I walk away from Zack and pay the bail. The men opens the door and Zack comes out.
Zack: Wow, that was a real rough three hours.
Cody: Thanks to you, we missed the concert.
Zack: Don't worry about it, I am so much better than the concert. I can sing for you if you want? You're welcome, by the way.
Cody: Zack, I wish I could remember a day when you were a decent person. If that ever existed it's now erased. You have everything handed to you on a platter and I may not be there to help you and you will have to figure some stuff out on your own.
I then walk off leaving them in the dust. I am so furious with him. He has to do something like this all the time. He can't just be helpful and follow the rules. Every time he knows it is stupid, but he does it. He is so wreck less. I am so mad at him right now. I also love him at the same time. When he does this it kills me.
