Hey, guys. I would have posted a little sooner, but since it's near the end of my semester I've been busy with major papers and I've been working on important class projects. I'm just lucky that I could post after about a week from the previous chapter. I know this is a short chapter, but I think it'll be good enough. Anyway, I'm going to enjoy my weekend by doing a good portion of homework early so I don't have stress too much about it later and I'm going to see Avenue Q! Onward to a comical, puppet musical! (It's like the adult version of Sesame Street. You know…..'after college' stuff.) Anyway….enjoy!

When Cody and Bailey were in Boston, they visited Cody's mom. Compared to Cody getting Bailey's parents to approve of him, it was like a nice stroll through the park on a Sunday afternoon when Bailey met Carey. It didn't take long for Carey to approve of Bailey. At the time, Cody apologized to Bailey for being unable to meet up with his father, but he also reassured Bailey that if his mom liked her then his father should have liked her too. Bailey told Cody that he didn't have to apologize for not having the chance to meet his father. She stated that she would eventually see him either at the wedding or at another time in the future when they were married. Cody felt relieved for what Bailey said to him and thanked her.

Cody and Bailey decided to stay in Boston together for three days and then Bailey would return back to work before the wedding. During that time, they spent some time with Carey at the old family suite. Bailey really got to bond with Carey when Cody was gone for two hours picking up some groceries for dinner. Bailey was sitting on the couch with Carey watching re-runs of The Golden Girls on Lifetime. Bailey really loved Rose and Dorothy while Carey leaned for Blanche and Sophie. However, during the course of the re-run watching, both Bailey and Carey found why the other liked the characters that they liked. They agreed that Sophie was a riot, while Rose had the best, weird stories about her old hometown Saint Olaf. For them, Blanche was a diva or the fashionista of the group and Dorothy was the logical one. Bailey and Carey agreed that the four women were an excellent balance of friends even if Dorothy and Sophie were mother and daughter. Those two were a good example how mothers and daughters can be friends as well. During commercials, Bailey and Carey got glasses of iced tea and brief talked about Bailey and Cody's time on the island and talked about the wedding. By the time, Cody came through the door with a paper bag and plastic bag full of groceries, Bailey and Carey had switched back to The Golden Girls and he came in at an awkward time.

"It's too bad Betty White is the only living cast member."

"I know. It's such a shame."

Cody raised his eyebrow as he closed the door behind him.

"Um, hi ladies. What's going on?"

Carey and Bailey looked over at Cody at the same time.

"Oh, hi Cody. We were just watching The Golden Girls."

Cody recalled watching The Golden Girls with his mom when he was a little boy. He placed the groceries on the counter pretending not to know what they were talking about. He went as far as avoiding eye contact with his mom and fiancé.

"I don't know what you're talking about. Is that some sort of TV show?"

"Cody, don't be silly. You know about The Golden Girls. Remember those afternoons when you watch the episodes with me."

Cody proceeded to put the groceries away.

"Nope. Sorry, mom. You must be mistaken."

Carey quickly whispered to Bailey.

"He's shy."

Bailey stifled a laugh. "He's in denial."

"I know right. Boys. When will they learn?"

Bailey giggled. Carey turned her head back to Cody.

"Come on, Cody. Just admit it."

Cody mumbled. Bailey decided to take some action. She projected her voice toward him.

"I didn't know you were a fan of The Golden Girls? That was so sweet of you to watch it with your mommy!"

Cody nearly dropped three cans of string beans, pinto beans, and artichoke hearts. He was all flustered and quickly placed the cans down before turning on his heels and huffed as he attempted to retort towards Bailey's comment.

"That's-uh! Bailey, what are you trying to do to me?!"

Cody got his breathe caught in his throat. Carey and Bailey lightly laughed at him and as they did so, Bailey got up from the couch and approached Cody. Once she had composed herself, she comforted Cody and got him a glass of water. Cody gratefully took the glass and drank until it was half empty and then had set the glass down on the counter. Cody's face was filled with a deep red color and his voice had a hint of scorn as he spoke to Bailey.

"What's your problem?"

"Nothing. What's your problem, Cody? I think it's nice that you used to watch The Golden Girls with your mom. We were only teasing you because we think it's nice that you used to do that. It shows that you're a sensitive guy which I could only tell by how you acted toward me on the island."

Cody's face turned from a ripe tomato to a carnation pink.

"Oh. I'm sorry—"

Before Cody could finish what he was going to say, Bailey gently placed her right hand on his face and stroked his cheek.

"It's okay, Cody."

"Okay."

Bailey dropped her hand from Cody's face and smiled at him.

"So, do you need any help with the groceries?"

"No. I've got things handled. I mean, it's a small load."

"Okay."

"Have you and mom been talking about the wedding?"

"Yep. We just briefly talked about the wedding while you were gone."

"Well, you two might want to get some tasks done while I take care of dinner?"

"Actually, that sounds like a great plan, Cody. But don't you want to have a say in some of things we might select for the wedding?"

"You and mom won't need me that much while you two ladies are out. All I want you to know, Bailey, is that the ceremony be small yet elegant. If we can, I prefer we have a few violinists, but if we can't them then a DJ is fine with me. And I request that we have both coffee and tea."

"Okay, fair enough. Any other requests, sweetie?"

"Not really."

"Okay. I think your requests are do-able."

"Thanks, Bailey."

Bailey turned her attention to Carey.

"Are you okay going out for some wedding shopping, Mrs. Martin?"

"Yes. Just let me get my purse and we'll be off."

"Great."

Carey turned off the TV and got up from the couch. She walked past Bailey and grabbed a purse from the coat closet. Bailey kissed Cody goodbye on the cheek and left the suite with Carey. Cody stared at the door moments after his mom and Bailey had left the suite. He was all alone again. At least he was able to cook dinner for his two favorite people in the world. He went onto refrigerating the rest of perishable food items and then cleaned up the kitchenette to prepare his work station for making dinner.

To Be Continued…