For most of the next day, Cody, Bailey and Clyde sorted out some issues. Every once a while, Clyde and Cody would set out to work on the farm to keep moving in life and also giving their minds a break of swimming in the continuous stream of evoking thought. They dug trenches in their minds and went back and forth on different ideas. When they finally came to peace with themselves how to resolve the issue, Clyde and Cody had conversed with each and agreed that they had to go to town hall. They had Bailey come with them for further support which left Eunice to look after the farm and Grammy Pickett. The three of them made their case at town hall and they won it since Cody and Bailey had received plenty of experience while they were in Boston and they had the evidence they needed to prove their point. Later on, Moose was penalized for what he had done to Bailey and was given a restraining order to never be no closer to the Pickett farm than a hundred feet and the government's threat of taking the farm from the Pickett family and the financial burden had been lifted. Happy with the outcome of the situation, Clyde, Cody and Bailey all returned to the house and gave Eunice and Grammy Pickett the good news. They finished their chores on the farm and celebrated with a sumptuous dinner that Eunice and Cody cooked together. But even things were going smoother for the group, Cody still had to get approval from Clyde that he would be able to marry Bailey and that there was the matter of registering Grammy Pickett for a home.

It was a cool night after dinner had come and gone. Bailey was outside admiring the moon and stars on the front porch. On the inside of the house, Cody was admiring Bailey from through the window near the front door. He placed his hands in his pocket and felt the velvet box in his left pocket. He curled his fingers around the object. Eunice was with Grammy Pickett at the dining table filling out some paper work. Clyde had finished putting the dishes away before he walked over to Cody. He stood behind him and looked in the same direction as where Cody's eyes were: on Bailey. Clyde marveled at how much Bailey had grown up and realized that once Bailey was married off, he would only have three more daughters before him and his wife, Eunice, would be complete empty nesters. The thought terrified him but at the same time, he felt as ease knowing who would take care of his daughters. Out of all the daughters he had, Bailey was the most unique one and out of all the significant others of his daughters that he got to meet, Cody was one he liked the best. Clyde slowly and cautiously placed a gentle hand on one of Cody's shoulders. Cody turned his head toward the tall man.

"Mr. Pickett?"

"Cody, it is has been a long week for you and Bailey. Why don't you two relax tonight and take a hay ride?"

"Really? That would be okay with you?"

"Sure. This shall be your final test to prove to me that you're right for my daughter."

"Okay."

"I'll go tell Bailey."

"Go ahead then."

Cody went outside on the porch and stepped close to Bailey. She noticed him but did not turn her head.

"Cody."

"Hey, Bailey. I have something to tell you."

Bailey turned her head toward Cody. She saw that unlike most of his outfits during the week, he was wearing jeans, a long sleeve, blue shirt, and gray lace up vans. She, herself, was wearing gray flats, gray skinny jeans and a red t-shirt.

"What?"

"Your dad says it's okay if we relaxed a bit tonight. You know like go on a hay ride."

Bailey turned her head toward Cody. "Really?"

"Yeah. He'd figure that we have gone through a lot this week even though it's just Thursday night. What do you say?"

"Okay."

"Really? Just like that?"

"Yeah."

"Okay. Great. I'll just a light jacket and then we can go. Do you want to get a sweater or something?"

"No. I'll be fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. I'll for you until you get your jacket."

"Okay. Thanks."

Cody smiled at Bailey and then went back into the house. He went over to his bags and grabbed a light, black jacket. He also rummaged through his bags until he found the velvet box that contained the engagement ring in it. Just to be extra sure, Cody checked to see if the engagement ring was in the box and sure enough it still was. Cody tucked the velvet box away in his left front pocket on his jeans. He then got his wallet and made sure his jacket was on and he still had his cell phone. Once Cody was ready to go, he waved at Clyde but he could barely get a foot out the door before he had Clyde to tell him a few last words.

"Cody."

"Yes, Sir?"

"You and Bailey better not come back any later than midnight. Now, if you two got a little side-tracked and you two arrive five or ten minutes after midnight, then that's okay. But you have plenty of time to come back then don't take your time. Come back as soon as you two are done for the evening. Got it?"

"Got it, Clyde."

"Good then. Remember if I hear from Bailey then I'll scare you off so bad that it'll be worse to how Moose ran away with his pride dragging on the ground and his tail tucked between his legs. Tonight will be your last test to prove to me that you're an upright and respectful guy."

Cody gulped but then picked up his courage. "Of course, Mr. Pickett."

"Good. Now you two have fun and stay safe. I know you and Bailey are grown-ups but you're never too old to stay on alert and stay safe."

"I know, Mr. Pickett. We'll stay safe."

"Okay. See you two later."

Cody smiled. "See you later."

With that, Cody walked through the door and joined Bailey on the porch. He offered his arm to her and she gladly took it. She looped her arms around Cody's left arm and then they left the porch and the house altogether. They walked all the way to town until they got on for a hay ride. Cody and Bailey were joined by a group of four teenagers. There were two girls and two boys. They all appeared to be in their Senior years of high school. Cody and Bailey didn't mind their company that much but half way the hay ride, the teenagers got off and went somewhere else. Cody and Bailey were glad that they left because that meant they could spend some time alone aside from being with the driver. Cody and Bailey stared up to the serene night time sky and admired the moon and stars. Cody, feeling right and comfortable, slung his arm around Bailey's shoulders and brought her close to him. She looked over at him and smiled. She said nothing for there was nothing to say.

At one point, Bailey picked up some straw and stuck it in Cody's mouth and then softly laughed for a short while. Cody grinned at Bailey's small prank and chewed on the straw until it was pressed in between his lips. He moved it up and down until it could simply limp down from his mouth. Bailey lovingly gazed at Cody's face and stroked his face and brushed his bangs out of his eyes. She kissed Cody on cheek numerous times. Cody then stared straight into Bailey's eyes. He got lost in her beautiful, big, deep brown eyes. The piece of straw fell freely from his lips and onto the hay. He and Bailey leaned in and their hungry lips moved in closer and closer, inch by inch. Before their quivering lips could make complete contact, the carriage full of hay ran over a bump in the dirt road. Cody and Bailey's bodies bumped up and away from each. Cody wrapped his arms around Bailey and they decided that they would try to kiss again before the evening was over. When the hay ride was over, they hopped off and thanked the driver. Then they walked off to get some dessert.

Cody and bailey ended up at an ice cream shop and got soft serve ice cream on sugar cones. The couple happily ate their frozen treat at the shop and then once they knew that no ice cream lingered on any part of their faces, they had set off to take a nice night stroll. After a while, they stopped at a tree to take a rest. They sat down and nuzzled close to each other. A gentle breeze picked up but soon the breeze turned into a wind. Bailey shivered slightly.

"I wasn't expecting such a wind until two weeks later. I guess my memory's not as good as it used to be when I left town."

"Oh. Don't worry. We all make a few small mistakes sometimes."

"I know. I just wish that I brought a sweater."

"Well, don't about that." Cody paused and took off his jacket.

He then began to drape his jacket over her shoulders. "You can use my jacket." Then the jacket fell on Bailey's slender shoulders.

Bailey looked over at Cody. "Are you sure?"

"Yeah. I have a long sleeve shirt on. I'll be fine. I could care less how cold I am as long as you're warm."

Bailey threw her arms around Cody's neck and hugged him tightly. "I would never want for you to feel cold but I do appreciate the thought. I'm so lucky to have you."

Cody simply kissed Bailey's forehead. "I want you to be safe and happy."

Bailey showered feather-light kisses on Cody's face. "I love you so much. I'll make sure that we both stay warm. We'll stay close together."

"How do you plan to do that?"

Bailey flashed Cody a confident grin. She slips her body onto Cody's lap and wraps her arms around his body.

"This is how."

Cody grinned at Bailey and then tightly wrapped his arms around her body in response. Bailey leaned in and covered Cody's face with kisses until her sweet, luscious lips made contact with Cody's warm and welcoming lips. They shared a well-deserved, passionate kiss and only pulled away when their lungs needed to resupply on oxygen. When they pulled away, Cody and Bailey shared a loving and longing stare. Bailey breathed in a hushed voice.

"Cody."

"Yes, Bailey?"

"I- I…."

"What is it?"

"I've been thinking of something recently."

"Like what?"

Bailey bit her lip. She didn't know if Cody was ready to think about taking a serious step in their relationship sine they had recently reunited after not seeing each other for about a month. Bailey knew that Cody was serious about their relationship but she didn't know if he wanted to ease back into things before getting really serious. Bailey weighed her options.

"Uh…. I think I'll wait to ask you."

"No. Please, ask me."

"Actually Cody, I don't know if it's the right time. Maybe I'm jumping the gun."

"How so?"

"Cody, never mind."

"Do you feel uncomfortable talking about the subject?"

"Yes."

"Oh. I'm sorry. I won't pressure you. Just let me know when you're ready."

"Thanks, Cody. I'm sure by now that I'll get even closer to feeling comfortable asking you something."

"I just want us to be comfortable with each other."

"Well, thank you again."

"No problem. Comfort, happiness and security are a few important things that Couples need to work on if they plan to share the rest of their lives with each other. There's also honesty, respect, believing and supporting each other, sharing good communication skills and being able to depend on each other no matter what."

Bailey smiled wide. "Wow. You make falling in love so desirable."

"Shouldn't it be? I mean, who would want to live old and alone when you can get old with a person who is your very best friend and the one person you know you want to spend the rest of your life with? I certainly don't want to grow old alone. I want to grow old with a woman which hopefully will be you. And all the things I listed also apply to friends and family members as well."

"Then what's the difference between couples and family and friends?"

"Aside from the obvious act of having sex, couples can totally feel like themselves around their lover and lace their fingers with each other while holding hands. Parents and friends may occasionally hold hands with the special people in their life but they can't lace fingers. Nor can they give romantic gifts to each other or touch each other in a very intimate way."

"That explains a lot."

Cody then feels a short gust of wind brush against his back. Since he doesn't want Bailey to get cold, he brings her body very close to him as if to protect her from the wind. He endures the cold wind curled against his back but he ignores it since Bailey's body heat warms his front side. Bailey feels Cody's body and can tell that he is cold. She pulls away just enough to look at him straight in the eye.

"Maybe we should return to the house."

"Okay."

Cody was about to let Bailey off his lap but he spotted a purple flower from the ground. It was a Michaelmas Daisy. He plucked it from the grass and handed it to Bailey. She was absolutely stunned that he found her a flower but nevertheless she graciously accepted his gift for her. She smelled it and just loved the flower's scent. She planted a soft and sweet kiss on Cody's right cheek.

"Thank you, Cody. You're the sweetest man alive."

"I do what I can to bring simple joy to the woman who I love and brings joy to my life."

Bailey smiled even wider than before and planted an equally soft and sweet kiss on his left cheek.

"Cody, you're so good to me. I don't know what I could possibly do in return."

"You don't have to do anything for now. I'm just glad to have you in my life. But it's okay to give me something if you think of something. I'm sure that whatever you give to me, I'll love it."

"Ditto."

Cody smiled at Bailey and then kissed her on the tip of her nose. Just then, another gust crossed their path. He shivered a little bit.

"Maybe we should head back to the house where it's nice and warm and safe."

"I agree."

Bailey got off Cody's lap and helped him up from the ground. They laced their fingers together and walked back to the Pickett residence on the farm. When they got back, it was close to ten at night. They were greeted by Clyde. He smiled at the couple.

"You two are back. How was your time out?"

Bailey couldn't contain herself so she spoke first.

"We had a great time, daddy. Cody's such a gentleman so you don't have to worry about him."

"Great."

Clyde then noticed that Bailey fashioned a black jacket that seemed a little big on her shoulders. He gestured to it.

"Whose jacket is that?"

"Cody's. He placed it over my shoulders once it was getting chilly outside. It was nice and cool out before but then the wind picked up."

Clyde looked over at Cody and grinned at him. Then he returned his attention to his daughter.

"So, what did you guys do?"

"Cody and I went on a hay ride then we got ice cream and afterwards we rested underneath a tree before we returned here."

"That's good to hear."

Clyde turned his head to Cody. "Did you stay out of trouble?"

"Of course, Mr. Pickett."

Bailey pitched in. She just wanted to make Cody look good in her father's eyes.

"Cody barely left my side and he only left when he had to which was to pay for the hay ride and ice cream. I know that while we rested underneath a tree, he purposely kept me close and gave me his jacket so I was protected from the cold."

Clyde nodded his head up ad he did it so the nod was in Cody's direction. But he continued to look over at Bailey. She was smiling and she had nothing bad to say about Cody. It was either the hay ride, the ice cream of the jacket. Then Clyde noticed a purple flower in Bailey's free hand.

"Is that a flower, Bailey?"

Bailey looked at the flower, smiled at Cody and then looked back at her father.

"Yes. It's a Michaelmas Daisy. Cody plucked it from the ground and gave it to me before we returned here."

"Oh. So Cody got you a flower too?"

Cody nodded his head with modest pride. "Yes, Sir."

"So, everything is fine?"

"Things are better than fine, daddy, they're fantastic."

"I can see that, Bailey."

"So, daddy, may Cody and I go up to my room. I need to talk to Cody about something important and preferred if we had some privacy."

"Of course, Bailey. But before you do, may I talk to Cody before you two talk? There are just a few things I want to let him know about."

Bailey hesitated and subconsciously squeezed Cody's hand for comfort. Then after a while, she had let go of Cody's hand.

"Okay, daddy." Bailey turned toward Cody. "I'll see you upstairs, okay?"

"Okay, Bailey."

Bailey begrudgingly departed from Cody and went up the stairs. Once she was out of sight, Clyde carefully turned toward Cody.

"Well, looks you treat my daughter fine."

"What do you mean?"

"You pass, Cody."

"Oh thanks, Mr. Pickett. Thanks a lot!"

"Call me, Clyde."

Cody walked up to Clyde and shook his hand. "Thank you, Clyde."

"You're welcome."

"So, do I have your blessing?"

"Yes. Go ahead and ask my daughter. I'm sure you'll be a good husband to her. But you two have any information about having children, let Eunice and I know."

"Okay. We will keep you guys updated."

"Do you plan to return to the city?"

"But what about Grammy Pickett?"

"Eunice and I can afford to put her in a home since our financial troubles have gone away thanks to you and Bailey."

"Oh, you're welcome. So, you're okay with Bailey returning to the city with me?"

"Heck yes. Now get yourself up those stairs and talk to my daughter. But whatever happens between the two of you keep the noise level to a minimum. Got it?"

"Got it."

"Okay then. Scat, you crazy kid."

Cody smiled at Clyde and then happily went up the stairs. He finally was able to ask Bailey one very important question. He finally would be able to pop the question. Cody happily knocked on Bailey's bedroom door. When Bailey opened it, she practically yanked Cody inside the bedroom and locked the door in one swift movement. Then she quickly tackled Cody's lips with her own and made their bodies tumble onto the bed. Cody grasped onto Bailey's body for dear life but found strength and kissed her back with as much passion as she was giving him. After some time, they pulled apart breathless. Cody stared at Bailey in astonishment.

"Wow, Bailey. Where did that come from?"

"Cody, I think I want to tell you something very important."

"Bailey, before you do, could I please say something first? I've been waiting to ask you something of the upmost importance for quite a while now."

"What is it?"

Cody carefully pushed Bailey up into the sitting position and sat up himself. He shoved his hands in his front pockets and felt around his left one to reassure himself that the velvet box was still there and it was. He looked at Bailey was a mixture of seriousness and compassion in his eyes.

"Bailey."

"Yes?"

"About a month ago when we were in your apartment when you found out that you had to return here in Kettlecorn, I had done gotten something very important and I had meant to give it to you but then I changed my mind because you were leaving."

"Why didn't you give it to me before I left?"

"Because the item would have made things even more difficult for you. I didn't want to add more stress to your day so I didn't give it to you. But now things are different and I still have the item with me."

"What is it?"

"I'll show you in a bit."

Cody gets up from the bed but then pretends to get his trick knee locked up and bends downs. He twists his face as if in pain. Bailey is greatly concerned for his well-being.

"Cody, are you okay? Do you need help? Do you want you to get some ice or a hot pack for you?"

"No, I'm okay. But while I wait for my knee to unlock, I'd like to ask you a question."

"Okay. What do you want to ask me?"

"First of all, Bailey, let me just say that I am very happy that you're life. I can't see my future without you in it. So, I was just wondering one small thing."

Cody paused and pulled out a small box in his left hand. As he opened the box, he spoke with all his heart.

"Bailey Marie Pickett, will make me the happiness man in the whole world and become my wife? Will you marry me?"

Bailey was absolutely shell-shocked. She was stunned. There were no appropriate words to describe exactly how she felt about Cody's proposal. Her mouth hung agape as she stared at Cody presenting a beautiful yet simple silver engagement ring. She looked straight at him and he was all smiles. Bailey knew that she had to find her voice soon before her Cody began to frown. She didn't want him to frown. She collected some inner strength and calmly took one deep breath before she lost her nerves and shrieked with joy. Barely a second passed them by before Bailey tackled Cody to ground, covering him with kisses and in between kisses, she repeated her answer.

"Yes. Yes, yes, yes! Yes. Oh, yes, Cody! Yes. Yes, I will marry you."

Cody barely got to move from where he laid on the floor since Bailey was busy kissing his face, lips and neck. She clung to him like a second skin. He just stayed still until Bailey would calm down and let him slip the ring on her finger. Bailey bathed Cody in her love and affection and barely allowed any space between her and his bodies. After five minutes, Bailey pulled away with the biggest smile on her face. She was giddy and she giggled a little bit too. Cody sighed with relief and helped him and Bailey off the ground and brought them back on the bed. Cody then took the ring out of the box and slipped the ring on Bailey's fingers. By the time the transition had completed, Bailey had a few tears in her eyes. They were, of course, tears of joy but Cody forgot about that and only thought if sadness. He held onto Bailey.

"Bailey, why are you crying? This should be a momentous and joyous event? Why is my bailey Bunny crying?"

"I'm crying tears of joy, Cody!"

Bailey flung her arms around Cody's neck and hugged him tight. After a short while, she completely pulled away. They looked at each other and smiled the way two teenage lovers would when they had snuck out to see each other. Bailey bit her lip as she gazed into Cody's eyes.

"This is so amazing. It's so exciting. I can't believe we're engaged! I'm so happy."

"Me too."

Cody bit his lip but then remembered something.

"Hey, Bailey, didn't you have something to ask me?"

"Forget about it. I was just going to ask you when you were going to be ready to become engaged. But obviously, I got my answer from you once you had proposed to me."

"Oh. Okay."

Everything went silent for a while. Cody looked at Bailey and she looked at him.

"So, what do you want to do next?"

"I don't know. What do you want to do, Cody?"

"I don't know."

Then another silence came. Cody and Bailey intensely stared at each other. They knew that they were engaged. Bailey's heart raced while the blood swiftly flowed through Cody's veins. Bailey bit her lip. Cody slowly moved his hands toward Bailey's body. He did it in such a way as if he was shy of touching even an inch of her splendid body. Cody's hands finally made sweet contact with Bailey's waist. Then he tentatively leaned in and kissed her gently. Bailey leaned in and then cupped Cody's face with her soft hands. He hands slid from his cheeks, to his ears and then down and around his neck. Soon enough, Bailey had her arms wrapped around Cody's neck. Cody pulled Bailey closer to him and tilted his head to one side to deepen the kiss. Bailey felt her heart beat hard like a drum and fast like a cheetah. And all she knew was that Cody was the drummer. A flame of passion kindled between Cody and Bailey and only got bigger and strong with each passing second. Cody and Bailey both could feel the intensity behind the passion that they shared. Their lips made sweet love with the warmth radiating and moistness lightly glazing the pink skin.

Bailey craved Cody more than ever before and so she ran her fingers into his hair and ghosted the tips of her fingers over his scalp. Cody pushed him and Bailey back on the bed. Their bodies lightly bounced on the mattress as they half way collapsed on the bed. Cody and Bailey never broke lip contact. Cody began to feel a little adventurous and so he nibbled on Bailey's bottom lip and after a while he began to pepper Baily's neck and collar bone with soft kisses in which the action elicited delightful laughter from Bailey's mouth. Cody continued to kiss Bailey's neck and collarbone for it pleased him to hear Bailey laugh even if it was because he tickled her with his kisses. Once the laughing subsided, Cody brought his lips back up to Bailey's. He gave her a lingering kiss then he kissed her on the forehead, the tip of the nose and on the cheeks and then back on the lips. Bailey could feel heat rise inside of her. She got excited and allowed her hands roam down to Cody's shirt and then pulled it off in a quick yet graceful move. She brought her hands on his bare chest and her hands savored feeling Cody's muscles under the palms. Bailey had always loved the brief moments when she had touched Cody's chest but she found it even more pleasing since she was touching his bare chest and when he had developed some muscle. Bailey did like that Cody had gotten stronger while during his stay on the farm but she secretly hoped that he didn't get too big. She wanted him to be strong but too strong. She wanted to feel safe near Cody at all times but also be able to wrap her arms his body all the way. Bailey caressed Cody's chest while he caressed her waist. The happy couple never broke lip contact until their lungs required to be resupplied with oxygen. As they breathed in new air, Cody and Bailey stared at each other in each other's arms.

"Cody?"

"Yes, Bailey?"

"Will you….?"

"Yes, if you really want me to."

"I really do. Please, Cody."

"Cody kissed Bailey again.

"Are you sure?"

Bailey grinned and then tugged at Cody's belt. "Yes."

Cody grinned like an idiot and took off Bailey's shirt. Bailey kicked off her flats before Cody got busy taking off her pants. Once she was in her underwear and bra, Bailey was determined to yank off Cody's pants as well. Cody pressed his lips hard Bailey's and then poked his tongue out. The red tongue glazed over Bailey's bottom lip until her mouth opened up and permitted his tongue to slide inside. While Cody's tongue came back its favorite vacation spot, Cody kicked off his shoes and sock and took off his belt to make things easier for Bailey. As soon as Cody just had his pants to take off, Bailey had the pleasure and yanking them off Cody's slender legs. As a reward, Bailey treated herself by slipping her hands underneath Cody's boxers and feeling his manhood. Cody got excited and the feeling translated well into the size of his penis. Bailey could actually feel him grow in her light grip. She pulled away from the kiss and grinned a devilish grin. She was happy to know that she made he get excited, hot and wet.

"Why, Cody, you're wet down there."

Cody blushed out of embarrassment. He gulped something down his throat. "Well, I…"

"No need to explain, sweetie, just do as you please. Make love to me, Cody."

"Okay."

Cody kissed Bailey again and gently removed her hands from inside his boxers. He pinned her hands against the bed next to her head and fiercely kissed her with all his heart. Bailey felt herself get excited and so her vagina had swollen up warm and moist and her breasts swelled up and suddenly felt a little tight in her bra. She briefly pulled away from the kiss as she lovingly stared at Cody as she slowly pushed her bra straps down her shoulders. Cody stares at Bailey with amazement. He knew right then and there that she was dead serious that she wanted him to send her to heaven and then back again. He knew that she wanted him and only him to have his essence to mingle with hers. He knew that she wanted him inside of her and that she wanted to not hold back. She was willing and ready. Cody stared at Bailey for quite a while even after she was waiting for him to kiss her again. Bailey placed her hands on his biceps.

"Cody, are you okay? You seem to be zoning out."

Cody snapped out of his daze. "Oh, sorry. I must have been distracted."

Cody leaned down and pecked Bailey on the lips. She stared at him.

"Do you still want to….?"

"Of course. Why?"

"I was just double checking."

"Okay."

Cody smiled at Bailey and she smiled back at him. They shared a tender kiss before things heated up again between the two of them. Cody slipped an eager hand underneath Baily's underwear and caressed her womanhood. Bailey moaned with extreme delight. She pulled away from Cody and he pulled away as well. He frown a little as he watched her grin. Bailey reached behind her back and was about to undo her bra. Once Cody caught onto Bailey was intending to do, he smiled widely. Just before Bailey could slowly and sensually take her bra off in front of Cody there was an abrupt knock at the door. Cody and Bailey both froze in fear and in embarrassment and waited for a sign like another knock or a voice. Another knock on the door came and then a voice followed it. The voice belonged to Euince.

"Cody, Bailey, are you two in there?"

Bailey cleared her throat.

"Yes, mama. Cody and I are in here. Why do you ask?"

"I was just checking where you two kids were. "

"Okay, mama."

"Bailey, is everything alright?"

"Yes."

"Okay, remember to make sure that you let Cody out so he can return to the couch to go to sleep. We all will have a big day tomorrow."

"What are we doing?"

"We're going to help Grammy Pickett be put into assisted living."

"Okay, mama."

"Good night."

"Good night."

Bailey turns her attention back to Cody. He seems to be displeased what just happened. Bailey tries to put them back in the mood by wrapping her arms around Cody but he doesn't move.

"Bailey, I think we should wait until later. I want us to make love when there are no distractions."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"I'm sorry that my mom ruined the mood for us."

"It's okay. She probably didn't know what we were doing."

"That or her instincts told her that her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend was about to do something that she wasn't ready to know about."

"Whatever. I just want us to become one when we're completely alone and there is no one to stop us."

"I know. I guess you're right, Cody. It's just that it's such a bummer. We just got engaged and we wanted to celebrate by making love and we can't even a moment a piece together. This is one of the reasons why I prefer to be back in Boston with you so that we can have our privacy."

"I know. But hopefully, we'll be able to return to Boston and return to our lives they were a month before and everything will be okay. How about when it's been a few weeks of being back in the city, we'll go out for a nice dinner and maybe go dancing or see a play and then later on we can go somewhere private and romantic and end our evening with a bang."

Bailey's eyes closed half way and slowly caressed Cody's neck and ears.

"I like the sound of that."

"Okay. Good."

Cody kissed Bailey on the lips.

"But I promise you, we will make up for our lost time together and we'll make up for this night."

"Okay."

"Good. I'm glad."

"I am too."

Then Bailey kissed Cody and pulled him close to her half naked body. Their intimate moment may have been ruined by an innocent knock on the door but a few sparks of passion still resided in their bodies. After a good two minutes of kissing, Cody and Bailey pulled away to recapture some oxygen in their lungs. Cody hovered over Bailey as he stared into her eyes.

"Bailey, I think I'll have to leave and get ready for bed."

Dejection bathed Bailey's voice. "Okay."

Cody brushed his fingers against Baily's right cheek. Then he rested his forehead on Bailey's.

"Don't worry, Bails, we'll be together soon, I promise."

Bailey repositioned herself under Cody's body. "Yeah, okay."

"Okay."

Cody then got off Bailey's body, kissed her on the forehead and then got off the bed. Bailey sat up and scooted off her bed as she watched Cody put his clothes back on. Once he was fully clothes except for wearing his shoes, he snuck out of the bedroom and headed down the stairs to get his pajamas. While Cody far away from her, Bailey walked to her closet and pulled out pajamas that she would wear for that night. She changed into her pajamas and then shuffled back in her bed. She laid down underneath her covers and turned out the light. However, Bailey did not fall asleep because she couldn't. How could she fall asleep when her fiancée was sleeping twenty feet away from her? She needed Cody to be by her side at that very moment. It didn't feel right to Bailey that she would have sleep away from her to-be-husband. Bailey frowned in the darkness and rolled on her side hoping that she would eventually fall asleep.

Meanwhile, Cody had just finished changing into his pajamas but slipping on his white t-shirt. He then tied the draw string of his flannel pajama pants and then clambered onto the cot that Eunice had made for him by the second day that he was at the house. He rested his head on the pillow but he couldn't sleep. He just vacantly stared at the ceiling. Cody had the urge to have Bailey tucked in the safety of his arms and hold her body close to his. Cody didn't like how his sweet Bailey was sleeping in a separate bed since they were engaged now. They had the right to share a bed together! Cody got fed up. He threw the covers off his body and got off the cot. He tiptoed up the stairs and snuck into Bailey's room. He quietly walked over to her bed and saw that Bailey was on her side. Cody figured that she must be asleep but he was wrong. Bailey turned over and thought that she could see Cody. She whispered to him.

"Cody?"

"Bailey?"

"Is that you?"

"Yes."

"Why are you in here? I thought you were sleeping in the cot."

Cody moved into Bailey's bed and wrapped his arms around her body.

"It doesn't seem right that we're engaged and we can't even share a bed together."

"Cody, maybe we should wait to do this once we're back in Boston."

"No! I can't stand this injustice. I want to sleep with my fiancée and no one's going to stop me."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Oh, Cody…. I can't believe you snuck in here. I'm kind of glad you did it first."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, I was going to go sneak into you cot to sleep with you but I see that you're much more proactive than I am."

"Bailey…"

Bailey lifted her right hand up and pressed her index finger against Cody's lips.

"Shhh….Let's just be glad that we're together and stay quiet. If we can stay quiet then we can sleep together."

Bailey removed her finger from Cody's lips and rested her hand on his chest. He looked at her with the upmost respect.

"Okay."

Afterwards, Cody and Bailey snuggled close together and pulled the covers over their bodies. Cody kissed Bailey goodnight on her forehead and then nuzzled his chin against the top of her head. Bailey nuzzled her face into the crook of Cody's neck. At last, the two lovers peacefully fell asleep in each other's arms. It had been the best sleep they have had in a month. The night was pleasant and warm.

To Be Continued…