Chapter 28
Again, I don't own these characters except the ones I create.
Bailey got off work before Cody did and returned home to an empty apartment. For the first time in a long time, Porkers wasn't there waiting on her when she got home. Bailey could only sigh as she went to change clothes. After that, she thought about starting dinner, but she couldn't decide what sounded good. So, she just grabbed one of their books on twins and headed out on to the rooftop deck. Bailey must have really gotten into it and lost track of time because the next thing she knew, she felt a pair of lips on her cheek. Looking up, she saw a smiling Cody.
"Find anything interesting?"
Bailey smiled up at her husband. "I was just reading up about what to expect through the rest of the second trimester..."
Cody nodded. "I have been too. And because I have, I want you to have a bag packed and ready to go Friday afternoon..."
Bailey looked at Cody funny. "Why, are we going somewhere?"
"We sure are. I've read that the second trimester is a good time to take your pregnant wife away on a romantic trip. And I think we both could use some relaxation and time away right now..."
Bailey was surprised. "Really? Where are we going?"
Cody grinned. "The Chief of Staff is letting us use his beach house on Nantucket this weekend..."
Bailey sighed. "Cody, in case you haven't noticed, I'm not exactly still in bikini shape anymore..."
Cody knelt down do he could look Bailey eye to eye. "Bails, you are still as beautiful as ever to me. And you don't have to wear a bikini if you don't want to. I just thought we could use a little time away. In a couple of months, you won't feel like doing something like this. Besides, we might as well enjoy this Indian summer in September while we can..."
Bailey paused to think. "Well...It does sound kind of fun. When do we leave?"
Cody smiled. "Our flight leaves at 2:00 PM on Friday afternoon. I'll be home by noon, can you do the same?"
Bailey nodded. "Yeah, I can. We're flying?"
"Yeah, the chief of staff recommended this small airline called Sandpiper Air. Bails, I can already tell we're going to have fun..."
Bailey smiled. "I hope so..."
Well, on Friday afternoon, they flew down to Nantucket, and a cab drove them over to the beach house. As they were unpacking, they chatted.
"Cody, did the two pilots remind of you of anyone?"
Cody paused. "Not that I can think of..."
Bailey laughed. "They kind of reminded me of how you and Zack used to be...The serious one and the goofball..."
"Which one does that make me?"
Bailey grinned. "Well, you can be both. That's why I said used to be..."
Cody nodded. "Uh huh...And was it just me or did the cab driver remind you of that guy from Monk?"
"Thank you! I knew he reminded me of someone, I just couldn't place it..."
Cody laughed. "Well, why don't we finish unpacking and go for a walk on the beach?"
"Sounds good to me..."
So, that's what they did. They slipped off their shoes and walked hand in hand on the along the shore. The worries and stress of the last couple of weeks seemed to slip away. For the first time in a while, Bailey felt herself finally able to relax. After a while though, Cody thought they should head back towards the beach house so Bailey wouldn't wear herself out. So, they did return and laid back on a beach lounge chair watching the sun set.
Bailey sighed in contentment. "Thank you for making this happen, Codykins. You were right, this was just what I needed..."
Cody wrapped his arm around her tighter. "Good..."
"You know, when we get back, we have a lot to..."
Cody put his finger up to her lips. "Uh uh. No worrying about what we have to do when we get back. This weekend is just about us two being together and taking it easy..."
Bailey grinned. "So, what did you have in mind?"
Cody grinned right back. "Well, I was thinking it would be a good chance for us to sleep in and not have something waiting on us to do..."
"Think we'll be able to do that? I mean, our bodies are pretty well conditioned to wake up early now..."
Cody leaned down and kissed her. "Well, I guess we'll just have to find a way to wear us both out tonight..."
"I like the sound of that..."
"Good...me too. Once I'm done with you, I hope any doubts about how beautiful and sexy you are will be out the window..."
Bailey sighed. "Cody, I appreciate that. I really do. But I know I don't look the way I used to..."
Cody lifted her chin so he can look in her eyes. "Bails, Bails, Bails. Tell me what I have to do to make you see that you are still perfect in my eyes?"
Bailey scoffed. "Cody, I'm far from perfect..."
"You are to me. Remember, when you asked me for a synonym for perfect, my response was Bailey..."
Bailey gestured to her growing stomach. "Even with this?"
Cody smiled. "Especially with that..."
Bailey mumbled. "Easy for you to say, you still look fit and draw people's attention..."
"You think I care about that? Bails, the only person that it matters to me that they find me attractive is you. I could care less what anyone else thinks..."
Bailey paused to think about that. "Really?"
"Of course. You're my wife. I keep in shape so you will think I look good. I want to make sure you always like what you see..."
Bailey smiled. "I always do and I always will."
"Its the same with me. Don't worry about what others may think. Just remember I think you are the most gorgeous thing these two eyes will ever see..."
Bailey leaned in and kissed him. "Thank you. You're right."
"Look into my eyes. Tell me what you see."
Bailey did and blushed. "I see longing and desire..."
"You bet you do...How about we head inside?"
Bailey giggled. "What about dinner?"
Cody grinned right back. "Let's go build up our appetites then. Because right now, my hunger is for you..."
A few hours later, both were in the kitchen as Cody was making them something to eat. Cody was only in a pair of boxers while Bailey only had on Cody's t-shirt from earlier. Standing side by side, they teasingly touched each other as they made their dinner. They did finish making it, but not much of it was eaten as both got preoccupied.
And as Cody had predicted, both were worn out and slept in late the next morning. When they did finally roll out of bed, Bailey turned to Cody.
"So, what should we do today?"
Cody paused. "Well, they say Nantucket is full of New England quaintness and charm. We could go explore that...or we could just hang around here all day..."
Bailey smiled. "Well, I do think I'm allowed to use the swimming pool..."
Cody teased her. "I thought you said bikinis were out of the question..."
"Well, my wonderful husband spent all night proving to me how beautiful he thinks I am. He may be crazy, but who am I to argue with him on this. I want to look good for him..."
"He must be one lucky guy..."
Bailey walked over to wrap her arms around his neck. "He seems to think so, but I think I'm the one that's extremely lucky to have him..."
"I know for a fact he feels the same way. I know just how much he loves you."
"Good. Because I love him with all of my heart and soul..."
"I hope you know he would do anything to make you happy..."
Bailey smiled. "I do. You brought me here to help my relax and clear my mind. And it worked. You always know exactly how to take care of me in just the way I need..."
"Just trying to make you as happy as you make me..."
"You always do. And I plan on keeping you around for a long, long time. Now...why don't we slip on our suits and test out that pool..."
Cody grinned. "Lead the way, my love..."
To be Continued...
Author's Note: In case you don't know, A London Carol is up on Youtube. I think Cailey fans will enjoy it, especially the glimpse into their future. Although, I will warn you...they have Cody dressed up as a hybrid between Thurston Howell III and the Monopoly guy. On a not so happy note, I received a couple of fly by anonymous posters on the last chapter. If they have a problem with me, they can send me a private message and discuss their issues. Of course, I doubt they will because I'm pretty sure I know who they were.
