A/N: Hey guys! I'm alive! And I'm going to update! I sort of skipped school today. I told my mom that I didn't want to go, so she said I didn't have to! :D Well, on with the story!

Disclaimer: Disney owns the rights to SLOD. I just own the storyline.

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6 weeks later: 7 and a half months along - Early January

It was a new year in the Martin home and snow was still on the ground in Boston, Massachusetts. Bailey was in the kitchen when Zack and Cody entered the house. They were both covered in snow and shivering. "Hey guys," Bailey greeted. "Want some hot chocolate."

"Sure," Cody answered, wiping snow off his coat.

"Yeah, I'll have extra marshmellows," Zack added.

Bailey moved to the cabinet to get some mugs. After pouring the hot liquid into them, she put mini marshellows on the top. She walked over to the table where the guys were sitting. "Here you go," she said, placing the cups in front of them.

Zack and Cody thanked her and began drinking. "It's getting bad out there," Cody said. "Weatherman predicted a blizzard. There might be five feet of snow."

Bailey sat down next to her husband. "Wow, at least it's after all the holiday travelling."

Zack set down his mug and licked his lips. "You know, we have been clearing your driveway for hours, and as soon as we go back out from our ten minute break, it's just going to be covered again!"

"Then why finish?" Bailey asked.

"I need to get the car out of the driveway so I can go pick up some things at the store," Cody explained. "If there is a blizzard, we might get snowed in. And I want to be prepared."

Bailey nodded. "But why not just go now and use Zack's car? His is on the curb..."

Zack and Cody looked at each other. Cody groaned. "Why didn't we think of that earlier?!"

"We? Do you really think that I would've come up with that idea? You're the smart one!"

Cody glared at his brother, then stood up. "Come on. Let's hurry before it starts to snow harder."

Zack stood up and put on his hat. He grabbed his keys out of his pocket. "I'll go start the car. Come out when you're ready." He left the house, shutting the door behind him. A loud thump came from outside, then a yell from Zack, "Oh God, that's COLD!"

Cody and Bailey shared a laughed as Cody grabbed a piece of paper and a pen. "Is there anything you want? We might be stuck in the house for a while, and we both know you'll have weird cravings."

Bailey rolled her eyes and pushed off the table to stand. She waddled over to Cody and wrapped her arms around his waist, her hands not reaching each other behind Cody's back because her stomach was in the way. "You know you like my cravings.."

"Most of the time.. But Cheetos and pink frosting just don't sound right together...."

Bailey giggled. "What are you thinking about getting?"

"Well, necessities like flashlights, batteries, canned food... Things like that."

"Can you get me peaches?"

"Peaches?"

"That's what I said... Oh, and get stuff for Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches!"

"Okay," Cody said. He placed the piece of paper on Bailey's stomach and began the list. As he was writing, his hand jerked and made a long line across the page. "Hey!"

"What?" Bailey asked, confused.

"One of them kicked the pen and messed me up!"

Bailey began laughing hard. "Maybe you should use the counter instead our children's space, hmm?" She raised an eyebrow.

Cody sighed and moved the paper to the counter. He finished the list and put it in his back pocket. He turned back to Bailey and said, "I'll be back soon. Call Maddie and see if she wants to come over." He kissed his wife on her forehead and headed for the door.

"Cody!" Bailey called.

He glanced back and saw Bailey walking toward him. "Yes?"

"You forgot your phone," she said, handing it to him.

"Oh, thanks." He gave her a quick kiss then went out the door, careful not to cause any snow to fall on him. He walked to Zack's car and got in.

"Yeah," Zack said, while on the phone. "I don't have an attitude!"

"Who is that?" Cody asked in a whisper.

"Maddie," Zack mouthed.

Cody nodded then buckled his seatbelt.

Zack put the car in drive and started for the store. "Yes, dear. I will pick that up for you." He paused. "I'm not being sarcastic!" Cody huffed and took the phone from his brother. "Hey!" Zack protested.

"Hey Maddie, it's Cody. You doing anything tonight?" Cody asked.

"What are you doing?" Zack asked. "Asking her out on a date or something?!"

Cody ignored Zack. "Oh, I was just wondering if you and Zack wanted to join me and Bailey for dinner."

"Ohhh," Zack dragged out in a whisper, continuing to drive on the snowy streets.

"Okay, great! Zack and I are actually on our way to the store right now, so we'll see you at seven, then?"

"Make it eight," Zack chimed in.

Cody looked at him awkwardly. "Um, wait... Let's make that eight. See you then!" Cody hit the END button and handed the phone back to Zack.

"Thanks, bro," Zack said.

"Why eight?"

"Because she likes to be early to everything. So, if you tell her eight, she'll be there at seven."

Cody chuckled. "Typical Maddie."

Zack pulled into the crowded, grocery store parking lot. He went up and down the aisles looking for a good spot. "Man, everyone has the same idea as us."

"No one wants to be stuck without food.... Hey! There's one!" Cody yelled, pointing to an open space.

Zack began to go for it, but came head to head with a car. The woman honked her horn. practically saying 'Bring it'.

"Hold on little brother." Zack gripped the steering-wheel tighter and smiled deviously. "This old lady is going down!"

Cody grabbed the door handle, knowing what was going to happen. Zack hit the gas pedal, as well as the woman. Zack turned to his right, barely missing the bumper of the oppenent's car. He straightened into the parking place, put the car in park, and cut the ignition. He got out of the car and pointed to the old woman. "HA! IN YOUR FACE, GRANNY!"

"Asshole!" the woman yelled, then drove off.

Zack stepped back and turned to his brother. "Old lady sure does have a sailor mouth..."

Cody handed Zack his keys. "Congrats, Zack. You beat an old woman for a parking place. You now can do anything."

Zack's smile faded. "Ha, ha. Very funny."

They made their way into the store, and Cody grabbed a cart. "Okay, is there anything you need to pick up?"

Zack nodded as he grabbed a small basket. "You wanna meet at the front when we're done?"

"Sounds good. I have my phone. Call me when you're done."

"Alright." Both twins went in seperate directions.

Cody went to the fruit section and began looking at the peaches. "Okay, so she wanted peaches.." He took out his phone and dialed his home number.

"Hello?" Bailey answered.

"Hey, babe. Did you want whole peaches or the canned ones?"

"Both is fine. You get to the store okay?"

"Yeah, Zack had a parking space war with an old woman.."

"I wish I was there to see that.."

"It was pretty--" Cody got interuppted by the intercom.

"Attention customers. We would like to inform you that due to the weather, we are going to have to close the store. However, we were just told that the roads are worse and that no one is permitted to leave. We are sorry for this inconvience, but thank you for shopping with us."

"Cody?" Bailey asked over the phone.

"This isn't good," Cody said.

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A/N: Oh no! Haha, so I have to say... I really like this chapter.
I totally hit Zack's personality on the spot with the war! Haha! (That was the best part to write!)
So, no idea when the next update will be.

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