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There was a knock on the door. Carey looked at her watch. It was only 8:30 in the morning. Who would stop by this early? she thought. She opened the door to find Matt standing there.

"Come on in. What are you doing here so early?"

"Well, I was in town and I figured if you weren't busy we could do something. I had a really great time yesterday and I just couldn't wait to be with you."

"I had a great time, too. Let me just do a couple of things and we can go somewhere."

Carey went into the bathroom and brushed her teeth. Then she brushed her hair and put gel in it. When she came out of the bathroom, Matt was waiting by the door. He had a glazed look in his eyes.

"Matt. Earth to Matt." Matt looked up to see Carey laughing at him. "What were you thinking about?" she asked.

"Oh, I don't know. Just, I was wondering when Cody went blind."

"It will be a week tomorrow."

"Really? I just figured something happened when he was little. Do you know how it happened?"

"No. I think Zack knows but every time someone brings up the subject he finds some way to get out of it. I'm just going to let him tell me on his own time. Why are you asking me all of these questions?"

"I don't know. Curious."

"Oh. So what do you want to do?"

"Zack, what's wrong?" asked Maddie.

"Nothing."

Maddie saw the look in Zack's face. It was the look that said he was keeping a secret. "Come on Zack. I know that face. What's on your mind?"

"What if you had a secret that may change the way everyone looks at you if they found out?"

"Well, does this secret put anyone in danger?" Maddie was starting to get worried. What did Zack do this time?

"No. It doesn't put anyone in danger, it's just that...I did something. Something bad."

"Are you in trouble?" said Maddie as her worries increased.

"No. I mean, not yet. I haven't told anyone what I did yet. Well, except for Cody."

"Zack. I don't know what you did, but if you are feeling this bad about it I think you need to tell someone."

Zack paused for a long time. Then he said quietly, "I got spray paint in Cody's eyes."

"What did you say?"

"I said I got spray paint in Cody's eyes. It's my fault he's blind."

Maddie stood there in disbelief. "You did it on accident, right?"

"Yeah! I would never do that on purpose! What do I do? I don't want to tell mom. She'll never look at me the same."

"Sooner or later she's going to find out. It's better if she finds out from you. It was an accident, Zack. She'll understand."

"Thanks Maddie."

Zack went into an open elevator and pushed the 23 button. The elevator came to life and Zack could feel the ground beneath him moving. He was finally going to tell Carey. There was a ding as the elavator came to a halt, and the door opened. Zack stepped out, walked to his suite, unlocked the door, and stepped inside. Cody was shouting for mom.

"Mom! Mom! Where are you!"

"Cody. Stop. There's a note on the counter. It says she went to the park with Matt."

"Oh. I feel stupid. I've been shouting for mom for the last five minutes. I hope I didn't bug the other guests. Hey Zack. I think I'm going to go see Arwin. Can you tell mom when she gets back?"

"Sure. Do you want me to come with you?"

"No. I know this hotel like the back of my hand. I can find it." Cody began walking out the door and totally walked into the wall.

"So you know the hotel like the back of your hand?"

"I forgot my walking stick." He turned around and went over to the coffee table where it was laying on the floor. He picked it up and left for Arwin's room in the basement. Then Carey walked into the suite.

"Where was Cody going?"

"To Arwin's basement. Mom. I have to tell you something."

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