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"Zack?" Maddie said groggily as she awoke, now as the sole occupant of Cody's bed which the three of them had shared the night before.
"Where's Cody?" Maddie continued, as the room came into focus and she realised Cody wasn't there, Maddie saw Zack looked very worried, sitting on a chair across the room, he seemed deep in thought, but snapped out of it when he finally realised Maddie had awoken.
"I don't know, I woke up when he was gone, I'm worried" Zack replied, his worry very obvious in his tone
"Did you ask the nurse if she knows where he's gone?" Maddie asked
"Yes, she said he went for a walk at about 5am, but that was 3 hours ago almost, and he's not back yet" Zack seemed to be getting more and more worried as the seconds wore on, he had been awake for half an hour now and still no word from Cody.
"Look, his letter from London is gone, he must have gone to read it" Maddie said, motioning to the now two letters on the table.
"Oh no" Zack exclaimed, now really worried, though now for Cody's mental wellbeing rather than his physical
"What?" Maddie asked, confused by Zacks alarm at the missing letter
"Don't you see Maddie, if Cody's read that letter alone, who knows what effect it's had on him…" Zack trailed off at the end, an image of a suiciding Cody beginning to poison his mind, it was a horrible image, one he simply did not want to entertain.
Maddie realised what Zack must have been thinking and quickly moved to hug and comfort him
"Zack, I'm sure Cody is alright, he probably just wants some alone time, some private thought time, Cody loves you, he would never leave you" Maddie's words gave Zack some comfort, but he was Cody's big brother, so the natural worry kept niggling at his insides.
"He really liked London, and I had no idea, I was so ignorant, so involved with my own life to pursue those cheap sluts I always end up with, Cody wanted something meaningful and I always teased him because of it, I didn't see what he really wanted, and now he can't have her, I can't imagine how he's feeling" Zack's voice was full of deep, tormented emotion, he was so upset with himself, Zack knew what happened to London was certainly not his fault, but he felt that if he had talked to, and encouraged Cody more, maybe Cody would have gotten the girl of his dreams.
"Zack, don't think like that, you're a wonderful guy, and a great brother, way better a brother than mine, Cody loves you, and he would never think like that, and as for the floozies, well, I kissed you didn't I?" Maddie empathised with Zack, he was so depressed, and she hated seeing him like this.
"Yes, that's true, but Maddie, I know it's not right, we can't be together, for Cody's sake, it just wouldn't be right, you have no idea how hard it is, for me to finally be able to have the girl I want, the girl I've loved since I was 11, and because of all that's happened not be able to take the opportunity, it is the worst feeling imaginable" Zack's word were so true and heartfelt, they simply melted Maddie's heart.
"Zack" She began, a tear forming in her eye "that is by far, the sweetest, most amazing thing any man has ever said to me, I know for Cody's sake we cannot be together, but that Kiss, it felt so right, and being around you Zack feels so right, I'll wait for you, I'll wait until Cody is ready" Maddie's words finally brought a smile to Zack's face.
"So do you think we should read our letters? I guess when I think about it I would sense if Cody was hurting, he'll come back when he's ready" Zack felt he was in a good state of mind to read the letter now, he was the happiest he'd been in days, though he knew Max was coming by later, so he was certain talk of Tapeworm would bring down the mood.
"Ok, I think I'm ready" Maddie nervously replied, she didn't know what to expect from her letter, but she picked the two up, handed Zack his and began to read her own:
Dearest Maddie, if you are reading this letter then I am dead, I hope you are not too sad at my passing. I experienced so much in this life, so much more than most people will ever experience in their whole time on this earth, and although my time was short I know that I was truly blessed with a wonderful life. While I may have had many material possessions my entire life, my fabulous riches could not buy me one thing, and it was not until I met you that I had what I had always desired, a true friend, someone I could call my best friend, someone who didn't like me because of my money, someone who liked me for me, and for that Maddie I am truly thankful to you. I wish you all the happiness in the world for you life Maddie, you truly deserve it, and I have seen to it in my will that you are looked after and that you are able to achieve anything you want in this life. Thank you so much Maddie, for so many things, but mostly, for being my friend.
Love, London
Maddie broke down as she read the letter, quietly weeping into the paper, they were the most beautiful words she had ever read, and she was so amazed that London had penned such eloquent thoughts, she was truly thankful for it. "Thank you London" Maddie whispered.
As Maddie began to read her letter Zack did the same, opening his envelope and beginning to read:
Dear Zack, If you are reading this letter then I am dead, I hope you are not too sad at my passing. I am sorry we did not get to know each other better Zack, but I want you to know I always appreciated the upbeat feeling you brought to the Tipton, before your arrival it was such a boring place, you breathed life into the hotel and we had so many good times. I know you are, like me, not the smartest person at school, but I know in my heart you possess a different kind of smarts, you are a dreamer, and you have a natural ability for business, and I hope you achieve whatever success you yearn for in this world, I am happy that my will should be able to put you on the path to this success. I have something else to request of you though Zack, Cody, I know, will be deeply effected by my passing, I don't know why I know, but I do, and I want you to look after him, you are such a good brother, and I know you are the stronger twin, so please, look after Cody for me. Thank you Zack
Love, London
The words were beautiful, and like Maddie and Cody Zack was surprised London was able to come up with them. Zack pledged to fulfil London's request, he was going to make sure Cody was OK, but he wanted to find him before Carey and Kurt arrived, he didn't want them worrying. Zack was anxious to see Carey and Kurt today as well, because he thought he might be able to better remember them then, and Max too, he had always been close to her, so he was eagre to see Max, and Bob, and all his friends, Zack felt he was on the path to recovery, but it was a path he was determined to take with his brother.
Well there we go, 3/5 letters have been read, though I don't think I will publish the letter to Mr. Tipton, I don't see I need to, but feel free to tell me if you think I should, I will definitely publish Moesby's letter though. But anyways, as always, tell me what you think and keep reading and reviewing!