Living Through Death

by Colin Creevey

Zack and Cody lived a peaceful life, full of laughter and funny points they could look back on when they're older and tell their grandchildren about. However, nothing lasts forever. Not all lives are that way. Some start good, but end twisted.

10. Chapter 10

Living through Death

Chapter 10: Another Note

Dear Ms. Martin,

Your son Zack has gotten an F on his last five tests, and a D- on his last fifteen quizzes since the beginning of the year. We know his situation is a tragedy, and it makes it difficult to concentrate, but this is why we are suggesting you move him out. He is no longer performing minor unacceptable grades, but major unacceptable grades, and he has to be moved out. I am sorry.

His teacher,

Mrs. Green

Carey slammed the letter on the table angrily. She looked at her only son left.

Zack sat across from her, arms folded.

"You dropped out, that's it?"

"What else can I do?" Zack challenged.

Carey said nothing. She left him and went to her room. Zack lay down on the couch and slept a bit.

In her room, Carey had to think things over.

This went too far. She thought Zack would get over it eventually, but he didn't. Worst, there was nothing she could do about it. Zack was miserable. There was nothing to do. He couldn't run around the hotel like he used to. He couldn't play arcade games downstairs. He could go for a swim. He couldn't even talk to anyone. Mr. Moseby ignored him, and even London tried to do something. Nothing could be done.

Wait, there was one solution. She couldn't do it, but she had to. Zack and Cody always thought Kurt was the fun parent, Zack especially. What if Carey sent Zack to Kurt for a time? Could he do anything? Yes, it was Kurt's weeks off. He was off career for a month, so maybe he could keep Zack for a month, and see if he could do something.

She left her room to tell Zack, only to find him asleep. "Zack, honey, sorry to disturb, but we need to talk."