As Carey was talking to Zack about how school was going for him, Cody barely ate his food. He was distracted and didn't feel like eating much. Cody didn't know why he didn't want to eat since he didn't eat much before Thanksgiving dinner. He just played with his food and sadly watched his fork stir his mashed potatoes with stuffing and gravy. Cody took a pitiful scoop and mixed up Thanksgiving food and placed it in his mouth. He slowly chewed his food as though he lost all energy in his body. Cody turned his head to the window and looked out to the distance. He swallowed his food in fear as saw far on the power lines a murder of crows. There were thirteen of them. Cody wasn't very into superstition very much but he never took his chance at messing with any of it. He found it to be a bad omen that he saw thirteen crows. They just sat on the power lines. They turned their heads and noticed Cody looking at them. They stared back at him. Cody felt uneasy about the crows and looked back at his mom and twin brother. He went back to eating his dinner.

Back with Bailey, she was walking down the hallway that was in front of her after exiting the elevator. She walked at a slow pace. She had a continuous fight with herself in her mind. One side of her wanted to talk with Cody about what happened. The other side of her didn't want to ruin the Martins' Thanksgiving. It was mental battle between moral and truth. Sometimes Bailey would take a step backwards when she felt that it was best to turn back but she wouldn't move. She didn't want to disturb Cody and his family but she also didn't want to go back home and confront her father. When Bailey turned down the hallway that would lead her to suite 2330, she walked a little slower than before. She couldn't decide to go by her morals and not bother the Martins or to go with being honest and let Cody what was bothering her. Bailey finally found a loop hole in her dilemma. If she told the truth to Cody then she still would be following her moral code. She found a nice boost of confidence of telling Cody what happened at her house but she still walked at a particularly slow pace because she was still relatively tired from running. When Bailey came to the door, she took a moment to let everything sink in. She wasn't sure if she should knock on the door or just turn back while she still had a chance. Bailey felt scared about the thought of walking in on the Martin family and their Thanksgiving. She didn't feel right.

In the meantime, Cody kept playing with his food every so often and then eats a few bites. He did this long enough for Carey to notice and begin to worry. She had never seen Cody not wanting to eat his food. He usually liked to eat his food with a certain kind of enthusiasm and he loved cooking food. Carey didn't get why Cody took so long to eat his first helping of food. She and Zack were on their second helping of food and Cody was barely half way done with his first. Carey had put her fork down and placed a concerned hand of Cody's shoulder. He looked up at her.

"Cody, is there something bothering you?"

"Yeah, mom, but I don't know what it is?"

"Could you describe what you're feeling?"

"I feel really sad. I feel like something bad is going to happen but I don't know how or when it will happen."

"Maybe something bad is going to happen and your human instincts are just kicking in now. Maybe your body is trying to tell you something."

"Like what?"

"I don't know. But whatever may come your way, you'll be prepared."

"How do you know that?"

"You're that kind of person, Cody."

"You really think so, mom?"

"I know so."

"But what do you suppose is going to happen?"

"Who knows? Only time will tell."

"I guess you're right, mom."

"I am, aren't I?"

"Yeah, you are."

Suddenly, there was a rapid and desperate knock at the door. It kept going until it reached twenty knocks. They were so fast and loud that Carey and Cody could not keep up with the pace. When the rapid fire-like knocks were over, there was silence. Carey was about to get the door but then there was a particular knock combination that only Cody recognized. He immediately got up out his chair and got the door. He was baffled to see who was on the other side of the door. In front of him was Bailey. She looked sad, wet and tired. She had a small piece of paper in a trembling hand. Cody wasted no time in bringing Bailey in the suite and closing the door behind her. Carey saw who came in and was shocked to see Bailey. She tapped on one of Zack's arm to get his attention. He looked up and stopped in mid-chew. The food that was in his mouth dropped out and fell on his plate. He stood up about the same time as Carey. Bailey walked up to Carey and gave her a note. Carey took the note and read it. As she read it, she gestured to Cody to take Bailey to the couch and asked Zack to get Bailey a plate. Cody kept Bailey close to him and Zack got her a plate. As he was at the table, Zack piled some food on the empty for Bailey to take as he thought that she might something to eat later on. Once Carey was done reading the note, she looked over at Bailey with questioning eyes. She walked toward her and sat down on her left as her right was occupied by Cody. Carey looked at Bailey.

"Bailey, who gave you the note?"

"Mr. Moseby gave me the note to give to you."

"Why?"

"It's because he tried to call you but the line was busy. He decided to send me up to here."

"Why are you wet?"

"There's a light snow outside."

"What were you doing outside far from your home? Shouldn't you be at home with your family for Thanksgiving?"

"I would be with my family if it wasn't for my father driving me away from home."

"What did he do?"

"It's not what he did but said."

"What did he say?"

Bailey took a deep breath. "It's kind of a long story."

"We have all night."

"Are you sure, Mrs. Martin?"

"Of course, I'm sure. Obviously, there must be terribly wrong if you're not with your family on Thanksgiving. It's a day for family and giving thanks. You deserve to have a good time with family today. Since you're not with your family then I want to help you."

"Thank you, Mrs. Martin. Zack and Cody are so lucky to have such a great mom."

"You're welcome, Bailey."

"It's just that I was afraid of coming to you in the first place. It wouldn't be fair of me to interrupt your Thanksgiving dinner."

Cody slung an arm over Bailey's shoulders and held her close. He would wait to talk to her later. All he could and wanted to do was to give her support. He just wanted to be her moral support while she talked with his mom.

"Nonsense! Everybody deserves to have a Thanksgiving dinner. Now, tell me what happened."

Zack watched Bailey's actions from the table. She seemed nervous. He didn't feel good watching Bailey be a nervous wreck. He could feel tension build up in her body. It was a miracle that Cody could hold her up. Zack turned his back to the others and just kept his ears open. Back at the couch, Bailey rubbed her knee caps with her hands and then took three deep breathes. When she had enough courage, she began her tale of what came to be. As she spoke, she never tore eye contact with Carey. Cody would rub Bailey's shoulder with his hand. At one point of Bailey's tale, Cody connected his two hands around Bailey's waist. Carey listened carefully to each detail Bailey gave her. At the end of Bailey's story, everyone was a little shook up. Carey took a moment to absorb everything before she spoke to Bailey.

"So, your father is too set in his ways to give city life a chance?"

"Yes."

"And he wants your family back to Kettlecorn after the first half of the school year is over?"

"Yes."

"So, you fought with him and then ran away?"

"That's basically what happened."

"What do you plan to do?"

"I was intending to calm down and then go back home to confront my father."

"What would you do after that?"

"I'll try to convince that the family should stay. We moved here for a reason and I think that it would be a waste of time going back where we came from."

"Do you miss your hometown?"

"From time to time, I do miss Kettlecorn but I have a new life here in the city. I don't want to give up my new life in Boston. I like it here."

"I'm glad to hear that, Bailey. Unfortunately, sometimes you have to listen to your parents and do as they say until you're a legal adult."

"But isn't it also true that as a family we need to agree on important decisions. My father can't just charge us around just because he doesn't like something. Maybe he should learn to adapt like the rest of us in the family."

"Your father will either have to lose a daughter or learn to adapt and accept new people but he still will be your father unless he proves to be unfit as a parent. I know it must be hard now. But if you want me to, I could call your parents and talk with them."

"I don't know, Mrs. Martin. Maybe I should go back home."

"No. Things are rocky between you and your father. I think that you need someone to be your advocate. I'll be glad to be your advocate."

"Are you sure?"

"I'm positive, Bailey. Now, while I talk to one of your parents, how about you go over to the table and eat some food. Zack has prepared a plate for you. Cody will get you a glass of apple juice."

"Oh, no, Mrs. Martin! I couldn't possibly take your offer. It wouldn't be right."

"Bailey, I'm not offering food to you, I'm telling you to eat food. You need to replenish your body. You looked awfully tired and wet when you came to the door."

"Mrs. Martin, I don't to be a burden to you guys."

Cody finally spoke up. "You're not a burden, Bailey! You're our guest."

"Cody's right, Bailey. Besides, it's nice to have a fourth person."

"I'm not sure…."

Zack turned around. "Bailey, if you don't eat the food then I will."

Cody tightened his grip on Bailey's waist. "Come on, Bailey, eat food with us. At least you'll still dinner on Thanksgiving Day. You might as well enjoy your time here while you can."

Bailey finally looked over at Cody. It had been the first time since they made eye contact at the door. It felt like eons since Bailey truly looked Cody in the eye since she got to the suite.

"Cody?"

"Bailey, don't worry. My mom will talk with one your parents. We'll figure something out."

"Cody's right, Bailey. We'll help you out of this mess."

Bailey swiveled her head back over to Carey. "Thank you so much, Mrs. Martin."

"Oh, it's no problem, Bailey. Now, head over to the table and get some food. I'll call your home phone."

"Don't you need to get the number from me?"

"No. In case, I ever had to contact one of your parents, Cody gave me your home phone number. He only wants to look after you."

"I know. He's good like that."

As Bailey spoke, she turned to Cody and smiled at him. He smiles back at her. Carey is glad that Bailey has finally loosens up and walks to the phone. She picks it up and dials the number. As Carey waits for the line to pick up, Cody walks with Bailey to join Zack at the table. Carey is on the phone and talks with Bailey's mom. Cody goes over and gets Bailey some apple juice while Zack keeps her occupied with meaningless chitter chatter. Cody comes back to the table and joins Bailey and Zack. The three teens converse with each other while Carey has a mom-to-mom talk with Mrs. Pickett. The two moms get acquainted with each other on the phone and then talk of serious matters concerning Bailey running away from home. Mrs. Pickett sounds genuinely concerned for Bailey. Carey can understand how Eunice feels and wants Bailey back home safe and sound. Carey doesn't blame Eunice for what happened but blames Mr. Pickett instead. Eunice and Carey agree that sometimes men can do really stupid things when it concerns their families. Carey shares her experiences with her ex-husband, Kurt, with Eunice. The two of them end up bonding over stupid things their husbands have done and then come to a conclusion on how the matter of Bailey returning back home will be handled. Over the phone, Carey tells Eunice that her family can eat dinner without Bailey as she will make sure that Bailey is fed and kept safe and warm until she is good and ready to return home. Eunice thanks Carey and tells her that she will make Clyde dangle and make him think for what he has done. She is hopeful that he will come to his senses and make up with Bailey. Carey agrees to Eunice's plan and hopes for the best. The last thing that they share to each other over the phone is how impressed they are of how they raised Cody and Bailey and that both of them approve of the couple. Carey and Eunice conclude their conversation on the phone and say goodbye. Carey hangs up the phone and sees that Bailey is eating some food. She can see that Bailey has relaxed and appears to be talking with Zack and Cody. Carey watches as the three teens eat food and drink juice and talk among themselves. Carey smiled to herself. She walked up to the table. Bailey looked up at her.

"Good news, Bailey. You'll be able to stay here until you're ready to go home. Your mom and I have made up a plan that hopefully will make you to go back home. You do need to be with your family but if you're not ready to face your father then no one can force you to go back."

"Thank you, Mrs. Martin."

"What do you want to do?"

"I don't know."

"How about you stay here so you can think things over? Finish eating food, warm up and rest up. You need to be well rested to think clearly."

"I guess you're right, Mrs. Martin. By the way, I'm grateful for you bringing me in. Thank you for the food and a place to stay for the moment."

"You're welcome, Bailey. I wish I could stay around and give support by I have to run an errand. While I'm gone, you guys can clean up after you're done eating. I should be back by ten thirty."

Cody looks at Carey. He gives her a promising look in his eyes. "We'll make sure to clean up, mom."

"I'm counting on you guys. I have to go now."

Carey goes to the closet and pulls out a jacket. She puts it on and leaves the suite. Zack lets out a nervous laugh and then leaves the table. Cody watches Zack leave.

"Zack! Where are you going?"

"I'm going in our room. You and Bailey can waste time together out here. I'm going to bed."

"But Zack-!"

Zack ignores Cody and goes in the bedroom. Cody mumbles something bad about Zack and then pitifully turns to Bailey.

"I'm sorry that you had to see that. You already went so much all ready and I-"

"Cody, don't worry. Things are getting better. I do appreciate you and your family helping me out."

"No problem, Bailey."

Bailey's mouth curls into a small smile.

"So, Bails, do need anything else?"

"No. I'm fine. Thank you. Actually, I think I've had enough to eat. Maybe I could you clean up."

"No, Bailey. You're a guest here."

"That may be so but you're not going to get much done with someone helping you. And I know that it will pointless to get Zack to help you. Why don't you let me help you? I want to help."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Well, okay. I guess we could start bringing over the dishes."

"Okay."

Cody and Bailey get up from the table and begin to bring dishes over to the sink and counter. They clear the table and throw away trash. Bailey helps Cody wash the dishes and dries them with a towel. Once the dishes are all clean and dry, Cody puts them away in their proper places. Afterwards, Cody and Bailey walk over to the couch and sit down. Bailey feels awful in her jacket so she takes it off. She feels as though an unwanted weight has lifted off her body.

"Do you feel better, Bails?"

"Yes. Thank you for asking, Cody."

"I just want to make sure that you're comfortable, Bailey."

"You're a real sweetie, Cody."

"Well, you know, I'm just trying to be a good person."

Bailey leans in close to Cody. She presses her lips lightly against Cody's right ear.

"You certainly are doing job as a good person. You're a very good boyfriend too."

Cody felt a shiver go down his spine. His cheeks got hot and red. He felt something get stuck in his throat. Bailey smiled and pulled back. She placed her left hand on his right cheek. She slid her hand across and down his cheek very slow like. Cody's cheeks got hotter and redder. Bailey leaned in a little bit.

"Could I possibly use the bathroom to take a bath?"

"Uh, sure. Of course. Just let me know when you need something."

"Thank you, sweetie."

Bailey drops her hand from Cody's face and gets up. She takes her jacket over to the closet and hangs it up for the time being. She walks over to the bathroom and goes inside. Cody watched Bailey go inside the bathroom. He figured that a hot bath would be good for her. He was on guard at that point. He didn't want Zack to accidentally walk in on her. Cody would kill Zack in he walked on Bailey while she washed off in the bathroom. As Bailey got herself settled in the bathroom and then drawing a relaxing hot bath, Cody decided that he would relax himself since Bailey and even Zack seemed to going on that path.

To Be Continued…