1Suite Life On Deck

Falling For You

Story 5

I DO NOT OWN SLOD OR ANY CHARACTERS

Two Days Before the Wedding

Bailey's POV

The House- Cody and I lay run around the house frantically making sure everything is in order. We prepared the guest room and Cody used his master chief skills to make dinner. The only down fall to the past few days was Cody making stupid jokes. I can't believe he thought I actually laughed. That joke was REALLY bad, but it was SUPER sweet how he tried so I just laughed to make him feel good. I usually don't, but he wouldn't stop and I wanted to make him feel like he accomplished something. I then stop vacuuming and Cody finishes setting up the table. There wasn't much to take care of, but we just had to make sure everything is running smooth. I told Cody everything would be fine, but he still wants to impress my parents even though they both love him already. He always gets nervous around my dad, my mom, not so much. My mom loved him the instant I actually told her about him. My dad loved Moose, so he was kind of bummed that I was dating someone who isn't Moose and can't help with the farm, but Cody has proved that he has. He actually helps out all the time when we go up there. He has learned a lot about my background when he goes there and he can't help, but to laugh at the stories my parents and sisters tell about me when I was younger. He flinches at the stories of when Moose and I were younger and shared a cradle. I would probably do the same if Barbara and him had a past with each others families too. Mrs. Martin hates Barbara for all the abuse she gave Cody. I still remembered the first time I met them. They were so confused as to who they were hugging, but then Cody's mom put the pieces together faster than Kurt. I remember when he complained about Cody's twenty five page emails and wasn't sure if we were broken up or not. I also remember how Maya was so excited to be spending thanksgiving with them. That was one sight to see. I then hear a car pull in the driveway and Cody and I turn to each other and run out of the house to help my mom and dad with the bags.

Cody: Mr. & Mrs. Pickett, good to see you.

Eunice: You too, but you know you can call us by our names.

Cody: I know, slipped my mind.

I then shake my head knowing that is exactly not what happened. He just said it to show his cutesy and be polite. Cody then hugs my mother and I then turn to my dad.

Bailey: Hey dad, how was the flight over?

Clyde: It was good, on the airplane they had this person come around and serve us.

Bailey: You mean a flight attendant?

My parents have barely ever been outside of Kettlecorn. The farthest they have ever been is Kettlepot. Well, I shouldn't say parent's, only my dad. My mother usually comes up here to take care of things with us while he has to take care of the farm and make sure everything is in tip top shape.

Clyde: Yeah, that!

Bailey: Well, it's good to see you.

Clyde: Come here and give me a hug.

I then hug my daddy and he then says something in a light muffled voice. He says "are you sure about this, Bailey?"

Bailey: Yes, I am positive, it's what my future has planned for me. My future is with him.

Clyde: If you say so..

We then stop hugging and I then turn to see my mother. She still has that smile on her face. Everyone says I get my smile from her. I probably do. Me and my mother are always happy. And when we get angry...not pretty.

Bailey: Ma.

Eunice: Bailey.

Those one words say everything. It says how we are feeling and it says most importantly, "I love you." we both hug each other. I missed my parents so much. I wish I had them around me more often. We both then let go and I feel like crying. Happy tears. I hold them in.

Bailey: Where's grammy?

Clyde: In the car sleeping. I'll carry her inside.

Cody: I'll get the door. You can put her in Bailey's room on the bed. She is going to sleep there anyways.

Clyde: Right.

Cody: That way Bailey can carry in all the bags.

I then shake my head at him and he then flashes a smile at me and winks. My dad then picks up Grammy and brings her inside while Cody shows him where to put her. My mother follows closely behind and when Cody comes back he almost trips over the front steps to the house. I keep in my laugh.

Bailey: You okay?

Cody: Yeah, I don't know what happened.

Bailey: You are uncoordinated that's what happened.

Cody: Ha, so, let's get the bags.

Bailey: That's what was my intention.

We then both go to the back of the car and take out the bags and carry them inside. We then bring them to the proper rooms and walk into the kitchen to find my dad eating one of the cookies Cody prepared for desert.

Bailey: Someone couldn't help himself.

Clyde: Sorry, it's just so tempting... I could get used to Cody and his cooking...OH MY GOSH THESE ARE GOOD!

I then turn to Cody and he has the biggest smile on his face, he impressed my dad once again. Then again anyone can tell he is a great cook. He has practiced with the best of the best and has taken up a spot as my teacher on the boat. Now I get my own private lessons...

Cody: Thank you, sir. If you want you can take some with you on your trip back.

Clyde: Bailey, have I told you how much I loved this boy?

Bailey: Well, back off because he is mine.

Everyone then starts laughing and Cody grabs my hand. He wraps his arm around me and I lean up against his chest. He was meant to be with me and vise versa. If we aren't meant to be together, I'm meant to be with no one.

Cody: I have prepared a dinner in the kitchen.

Clyde: I thought I smelled something good.

Cody: You will always eat like a king here, Clyde.

Clyde: Bailey, you made an awesome choice!

Everyone then laughs again and we all break out into different conversations. Everyone starts to take a seat at the table. Cody of course pulled a chair out for my mother while daddy sat at the head. Everything is running smoothly.

Eunice: Bailey, can you go get your grandmother.

Bailey: Of course, I can't wait to talk to her and see what she has for the newest gossip in Kettlecorn.

Clyde: She may be old, but she knows her ways.

Bailey: I'll be right back.

Everyone then starts to break out in a conversation and I walk down the hall to the bedroom. I see grammy laying peacefully in bed. Maybe we should of bought a rocking chair for her. I remember how she was the one who told me to never give up on my dreams and when we would snort together and then laugh right after. How she taught me how to trick daddy into getting what I wanted. How she bought me my first chemistry set for my birthday. How she taught me how to knit and corn cob art. I then go sit on the bed next to her and I gently tap her trying to wake her by saying her name. Nothing. I keep doing that. Nothing. I then start shaking her nothing. Tears start to form in my eyes. No, this can't be. I grab her hand and I check for a pulse. Nothing. I then can't control it and I start to wail. I keep on shaking, but nothing happens.

Bailey: HELP! HELP! Grammy, no!

I shake and shake nothing happens. I then hear footsteps down the hall. I want to drown it all out. I hug her body holding on tight. This can't be happening. Please, don't die on me grammy. Please don't.

Bailey: Don't go, I can't lose you. Grammy, please. Don't go on me. I love you.

Nothing happens still. She is gone. My best friend and grandmother is gone.

Eunice: What is going on in here?

Bailey: She isn't breathing! Call 911! NOW!

I say choking out every word. The worlds sting. My heart is breaking inside. Next thing I know someone is pulling me away from her and trying to soothe me and my mother is at the side table calling the police crying along with my dad who is by her side.

Bailey: Cody, let me go!

Cody: Calm down, Bailey, it's going to be all right!

I then break free from her arms and go to her side. Time seems to go on forever. I can't take this. I can't. I then hear and ambulance and a bunch of men go to take her away and I am forced into an ambulance car as my grandmother has an oxygen mask on and is on a gurney. Looking at her breaks my heart. I can't take the tears. I look around and I see my dad, but not Cody and my mother. Why does life have to come to an end? Please, god, let her make it through this.