Chapter 51

Again, I don't own these characters except the ones I create.

As Bailey and Cassie were being fawned all over, Cody and Zack took their bags up to their respective bedrooms. Cody went ahead and unpacked for them both so Bailey wouldn't have to later. Of course, as he did, he found himself hitting the proverbial brick wall. His shift had begun at 4:00 AM, and since then, he had worked eleven hours and flown halfway across the country. So, by the time he got downstairs, he was grateful when Joe offered him a cup of coffee.

"Looked like you needed this..."

Cody nodded. "Yeah. Its been a long day..."

"I imagine so, Bailey told us your shift today started at four..."

"Yeah, and I spent most of the morning scrubbed in on an open heart surgery..."

Kurt just shook his head. "More power to you, Son. I don't think I could handle that..."

Cody chuckled. "Well, after the first time you massage someone's heart with your bare hand, you kind of get used to it..."

Joe laughed. "I know what you mean. When I was younger, the first time I slaughtered an animal, I was real queasy. After that, I got used to it too..."

Cody nodded again. "I can see that. I'm just glad Bailey didn't send me out on a run last night..." He paused and turned to his Dad. "Speaking of which, leave the keys to the minivan where Zack and I can find them just in case..."

Kurt grinned. "Consider it done..."

Joe nodded in agreement. "And while you're here, let the grandpas-to-be help if we can..."

Zack gestured to the living room. "Looks like we have a whole room full of people willing to help too..."

Kurt laughed. "You would think so, but you might be wrong. When your Mom was pregnant with you two, she always wanted me to do everything..."

Joe laughed too. "I remember that all too well...Its like it makes them feel better making us do it..."

Cody smiled. "Well, I should probably go check on Bailey to see if she needs anything..."

And sure enough, when Cody entered the living room, Bailey immediately shot him a look that basically said come help me. Cody walked over, and sat on the arm of the couch as he rubbed her shoulders. Leaning down, he whispered in her ear.

"Having fun, Sweetie?"

Bailey looked up at him and whispered back. "Yeah, but I'm worn out."

Cody smiled at her. "That makes two of us. Are you ready to hit the hay?"

Bailey smiled back at him. "Yeah, I am..."

Cody addressed everyone else. "Sorry, ladies. I need to get Bailey to bed. We've had a long day and a long flight. She needs her rest."

Everyone was disappointed, but they understood. So, after saying their goodnights, they both headed up to Bailey's old room. Bailey was pleasantly surprised to find Cody had already unpacked them and had her pregnancy pillow already laid out on the bed. Quickly, they changed into their pajamas, both in pj pants, Cody in a t-shirt and Bailey in a tank top. And it being a bed Bailey hadn't slept on in a while, it took her a few minutes to get comfortable. But once she did, she cozied up next to Cody.

Cody, on his part, was finding his eyelids getting heavier and heavier. And Bailey just sighed in contentment, but she did decide to have some fun with her husband.

"Codykins?"

Cody mumbled half asleep. "Uh huh?"

"A McDonald's apple pie a la mode sounds really good right now..."

Cody opened one eye. "Are you serious?"

Bailey smiled. "Uh huh..."

Cody sighed and began to get out of bed. But before he could, Bailey pulled him back down with her.

"I was just kidding, Codykins. But I appreciate that you would have done that for me..."

Cody chuckled. "Good. Because odds are I would have fallen asleep in the drive thru..."

"I know. That's why I just want to go to sleep right now. But tomorrow night, the lamb chops at the tavern are sounding really good..."

Cody yawned again and nodded. "Consider it done...Plus, as I recall, I'm still owed a rematch on the pool tables..."

Bailey, who by then had laid her head on Cody's chest, began to laugh. "Yeah, like that's fair. I'm about eight months pregnant, and I'm pretty sure that would make my degree of difficulty higher..."

Cody grinned. "Hey, I'll take a win over you anyway I can..."

Bailey looked up at him. "Alright, you're on!"

Cody leaned down and kissed her. "Its a date then. But right now, we need sleepy..."

Bailey yawned. "I know..." This time, she kissed him. "Goodnight, Codykins...I love you."

"Love you too, Bails...and twins, l love you too..."

After both slept in later than usual, they were up and feeling refreshed. Of course, Maggie made sure she had a healthy and hearty breakfast waiting for Bailey and Cassie that morning. Cody and Zack had no qualms about getting a good breakfast as an aside. Once they were done with breakfast, Cody immediately noticed that Bailey was dressing herself warmly.

"And where are you going?"

Bailey merely shrugged. "Out to the barn..."

"Bails..."

"Look...I have to find out what's going on with Porkers."

Cody paused. "How are you going to do that? You don't have the necessary equipment here..."

Bailey grinned. "Yeah I do. Dr. Puckett told me I could use his office today to run some tests..."

Cody sighed. "Well, if you're going to do this, then I'm coming with you."

"I knew you would..."

Once Cody had dressed warmly too, both headed out to the barn. And there he was was. Porkers was holding court surrounded by numerous other pigs. Among them had to have been Joe's prized sow who was oinking away at Porkers.

Cody laughed. "Okay, I know you say its a lame line, but he really is living high off the hog..."

Bailey couldn't help laughing too. "I actually have to agree with you..."

By then, Porkers had heard their voices and turned to them. Immediately, he trotted over to them. As she couldn't really bend down, Cody helped her sit on a bail of hay. And when she did, she was able to scratch Porkers behind his ears. Cody took the opportunity to pull out his phone to take a picture.

Bailey looked up. "Cody, what are you doing?"

Cody grinned. "How many times will I get to see my little hay bail sitting on a bail of hay?"

Bailey just rolled her eyes and turned her attention back to Porkers. "Hey Porkers. Its good to see you again. We've really missed you in Boston..."

Porkers oinked back at her.

Bailey smiled. "You missed us too? Good..."

Porkers oinked again.

Bailey paused. "Well, Porkers, I want to get you checked out again. I know its probably unpleasant for you, but I need to know. Will you do that for me?"

Porker oinked yet again.

Bailey turned to Cody. "Lets get him loaded up then."

Cody nodded, and soon, they were on their way to Dr. Puckett's office. And once there, Bailey again did the blood and urine tests on Porkers. After she had, she just stood there looking at the results shaking her head.

"This doesn't make any sense..."

Cody spoke up. "What doesn't?"

"The results are now saying he's perfectly healthy...But how?"

Cody paused. "I don't know what to tell you, Bails. But from my experiences, sometimes, things just happen that can't be explained..."

Bailey sighed. "I know, but that goes against my nature to think that there isn't a rationale explanation. There has to be something..."

Cody smiled. "Maybe there is?"

Bailey turned to him. "And what would that be?"

"Well, it is Christmas time...Maybe this is a Christmas miracle?"

To be Continued...

Author's Note: In case anyone is interested, I will give you a spoiler. Bailey goes into labor in Chapter 59.