The Amanda Show is a parody of The Delilah Show which can be heard on the radio all over the United States. The song In My Arms Again is by Michael W. Smith and is on the Titanic soundtrack.

Disclaimer: I don't own The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

Chapter Four

My Heart Will Go On

Maddie entered the Tipton Hotel two weeks later. She convinced Xavier to let her continue on with him for a couple of weeks before she flew back to Boston. Maddie's eyes darted around the lobby and at once noticed that something was missing. Spotting Zack, she hurried over to him.

"Hey, Sweet Thang," he said. "When did you get back?"

"Late that night," said Maddie, quickly. "Zack, have you seen Esteban?" Even though Xavier had told her that Esteban wasn't the right man for her, and that he would hurt her, somewhere in Maddie's heart she still loved him. He had to know that.

"Nope. He left for Paris a few days ago."

"Paris?!" she cried. "He can't afford to go to Paris! What was he thinking?"

"He was thinking that London was paying for it," said Zack. "When we all got back from New York, Esteban started acting really depressed and stuff. Mr. Moseby said he needed a vacation and London said Paris would be the perfect place. So, that's where he is now."

"This is horrible," said Maddie, wringing her hands. "He can't do that to me! What if he never comes back? What will I do without him?"

"Do you like him or something?" asked Zack.

Maddie stared at Zack. "What makes you say that?" she asked.

"I can tell by the way your acting. Do you. . .love him?"

"Yeah," said Maddie, looking at the floor. "I do. Now I've blown it. He'll never know."

Zack felt crushed. He should have known that Maddie would never truly love him. But Esteban? How could they do this to him?

"Well, thanks, Zack," said Maddie, walking towards the candy counter. She couldn't help but wonder what Esteban was doing right at that moment.

"Oh, Esteban, you are so funny!" laughed Charlotte Danvers. Her high-pitched voice rang loudly through the dining room.

Esteban grimaced as the young French woman put her head on his shoulder and continued laughing. He had run into Charlotte soon after arriving in France. She had offered to let him stay at her home, that way he would spare the expense of staying in a hotel. A few days after their meeting, Charlotte had taken into her head to throw a party for her "new friend."

"Didn't I tell you he was funny?" asked Charlotte, turning to her guests. They all nodded in agreement.

Esteban offered them a small, nervous smile and excused himself.

Going through the double French doors, he walked out into Charlotte's gardens.

Maybe it had been a mistake to come to France in the first place. No, it had been the right thing to do. Maddie was in love with Xavier, and Esteban was left with a broken heart. So why shouldn't he have a chance at love? And who better than the beautiful French heiress? It's not like Maddie would care.

I'll marry Charlotte, Esteban resolved. Even though it breaks my heart to do this, it must be this way. Maddie has to be taught that she holds no power over me. Esteban sat on a bench sadly and stared up at the beautiful night sky. The stars seemed to mock him, reflecting the glow that he had seen in Maddie's eyes so many times when she looked his way with a heart full of love.

Esteban could feel his heart breaking in two, but he ignored it. Things would be better this way. Much better.

"Madeline, is something the matter?" asked Mr. Moseby. He had been observing Maddie for the last ten minutes and she hadn't moved an inch from her slouch-like position. A saddened expression rested on her face.

Maddie snapped out of her thoughts.

"No, Mr. Moseby," she lied. "Why would you say that?"

"Because I've been watching you and you look so depressed. Is something on your mind?"

"Yes," admitted Maddie. "I'm in love, Mr. Moseby. Really in love. Yet he's gone and I don't know what to do."

"Maybe you should call up Stardust 95.1," suggested Mr. Moseby with a smile.

Maddie looked confused.

"Why would I want to do that?"

"Because every night at the end of your shift The Amanda Show comes on. People call in with their love stories and song dedications. They talk to Amanda and she plays a song for them. It helps sort out whatever they are going through, sometimes."

"Do you think it would help?" asked Maddie, hopefully.

"It's worth a shot," said Mr. Moseby.

"Well, my shift is almost over," said Maddie. "I'll give it a try."

"Hi Maddie, who is on your heart tonight?" asked Amanda.

"Esteban," said Maddie. Somehow she almost expected Amanda to know who she was talking about. Of course, she didn't.

"And who is Esteban?"

"A fellow employee that I have fallen deeply and madly in love with," said Maddie.

"You sound rather young. How old are you?"

"Fifteen."

"And how old is Esteban? Is he the same age as you?"

"No. He's twenty-two."

"Ouch!" exclaimed Amanda. "He's a lot older then you."

"Yeah, I know. But I love him anyways."

"Does he love you back?"

"I thought he did but he left a few days ago for Paris. Now I'm afraid I may never see him again."

"So the love of your life is an ocean away?"

"Yeah. That's pretty much it."

"And you miss him terribly?"

"Yes I do, Amanda."

"Do you and Esteban have a special song or would you like me to pick one for you?"

"I was hoping you would pick one."

"I will do that. Good luck, sweetie."

"Thanks, Amanda."

"Bye-bye."

Michael W. Smith's song In My Arms Again began to play.

I really wanna see you

I really wanna touch you

If only I could hold you in my arms again

I really wanna reach you

Forever to be with you

If only I could hold you in my arms again

It was written in the stars

On the pages of my heart

Oh, that someday I would find

The love I feel for you tonight

On the ocean of our dreams

Like a prayer you came to me

And the longing that had been

Found its ending in your eyes

And I am missing you tonight

I really wanna see you

I really wanna touch you

If only I could hold you in my arms again

I really wanna reach you

Forever to be with you

If only I could hold you in my arms again

Across the waves, across the sea

Separating you from me

Here's a promise and its mine

I will love you for all time

I'm wishing you were here tonight

I really wanna see you

I really wanna touch you

If only I could hold you in my arms again

I really wanna reach you

Forever to be with you

If only I could hold you in my arms again. . .

Maddie smiled. She did want to see Esteban again. And she somehow knew she would. Until then, her heart would still go on and she wouldn't let his absence get to her. She would just have to let Esteban know how much she loved him when he got back. Her chance came sooner then she thought.

A few weeks later Esteban entered the Tipton Hotel with a woman draped over his arm. Maddie stared in disbelief. He had a girlfriend! A beautiful, rich (Maddie could tell by the way she dressed), French girlfriend! Suddenly Maddie's hopes and dreams came crashing down. She had dreamed of this moment for weeks and now it had been snatched away from her. This was suppose to be her time! The time she would confess to Esteban that she loved him and he would welcome her with open arms. Maddie scowled as the woman threw her a smug look. She seemed very proud of her "catch."

"Esteban, darling," the woman drawled, "Would you be so kind to get me some chocolate?"

"Anything for you, dear," said Esteban, hurrying over to the candy counter.

"Hello, sir," said Maddie, coldly. "How may I be of service to you?"

"Hello, Madeline," said Esteban, icily. "I would like a chocolate bar. . .please."

Maddie rolled her eyes and handed it to him.

"Gratias," muttered Esteban, walking away.

"I can't believe he has a girlfriend!" raved Maddie, pacing the Martin's suite.

Zack and Cody stared at her.

"This is so unfair!" Maddie cried. "I was suppose to be the one that Esteban loved! Not that French vixen! How can he do this to me? He knows I love him!" Maddie sank onto the couch and started to cry.

"It's okay, Maddie," said Zack, patting her arm. "He'll soon see what a looser he was to give you up for that French woman."

Maddie smiled through her tears.

"Thanks Zack. Maybe there's a way I can get him back."

"Maybe," said Cody. "We just have to show Esteban that your the one he really loves and not Charlotte."

"How do you know her name?" asked Maddie.

"I overheard London gossiping about her. She says that woman flirts with anyone."

"So she can't really love Esteban?" asked Maddie, in unbelief.

"Yes. What if Zack and I acted really unreasonable? Then when you come to babysit us tonight Mom will call Esteban to help you."

"That's a good idea," said Maddie. "Maybe I'll have a chance to confess my feelings to him."

"And Titanic will be on tonight at ten," said Zack. "That's the perfect movie for you two to watch."

"But what about your Mom?"

"Remember she's go that date tonight? She won't be back until midnight." Zack smiled smugly. "It's the perfect set up. You just have to act upset when he gets here."

"That should be no problem," said Maddie.

"What's he doing here?" Maddie spat, crossing her arms. She stared at Esteban coldly as he entered the Martin's suite.

"Mom says we're being so unmanageable that she didn't think you could handle us by yourself," said Zack. "She asked Esteban to help."

"Believe me, this wouldn't have been my first choice," Esteban said, crisply.

"Well," said Maddie, "We might as well make the best of it. Esteban, you take Cody. Zack will help me fix dinner."

Esteban nodded and took Cody to the twins room.

"What do you want to do?" he asked, sitting on Zack's bed.

"Talk about Maddie."

Esteban looked surprised.

"I thought your brother liked her," he said.

"That's not it," said Cody. "Maddie has been so depressed since she got back from New York. I wonder if something is troubling her."

"She's depressed? I hadn't noticed." Truth was, he had noticed, he just chose to ignore it.

"I guess she's in love, but her lover doesn't return her affections," said Cody, shrugging. "What do you think, Esteban?"

Esteban's shoulders sagged.

"Maybe her lover is depressed to," he said softly.

"Dinner time!" Maddie called.

"Since there's only three chairs, and someone shouldn't eat alone, Maddie, why don't you an Esteban sit on the couch?" offered Zack.

Esteban nodded reluctantly and followed Maddie into the livingroom.

The meal passed in total silence. Maddie wasn't sure what to say to Esteban. Every time she looked at him, he was looking at the floor or the TV set.

At ten o'clock, Maddie and Esteban put the twins to bed then retreated to the living room. Maddie flipped the TV on. Titanic was just starting.

"Have you ever seen this movie?" Maddie asked.

"No," said Esteban. "I would like to, though."

As they watched the movie together, Maddie scooted closer to Esteban. She had tried to figure a way she could start the conversation.

"Poor Jack," said Esteban. "He loves Rose but she's already engaged to that other man."

"Yeah," said Maddie. "He's a real jerk."

"He doesn't deserve Rose."

"She deserves Jack."

Maddie dropped her gaze when she realized Esteban was looking at her.

"Maddie. . ." he started to say.

"Yes?"

"Never mind," said Esteban, a hint of embarrassment washing over him. "It wasn't important anyways."

Maddie looked disappointed but didn't say anything.

As they neared the end of the movie, Maddie felt tired. Her head began to droop until it came in contact with Esteban's shoulder. He looked down, but didn't attempt to move her. It a way, he was kinda glad she was there.

The sound of Esteban's cell phone ringing woke Maddie up. She stirred and opened her eyes. She hadn't realized she had fallen asleep. She looked up at Esteban who was speaking into the phone.

"Yes? I will be there right way, Charlotte. Yes, I love you too." Esteban hung up and looked apologetically at Maddie. "Charlotte needs me. I will see you tomorrow, Maddie." He gave her a small smile and left the suite.

Maddie sadly watched him go. She wished he could have stayed a bit longer, but knew that was impossible. Not with that horrid woman pulling at Esteban's heart strings. Maddie would just have to show Charlotte that he really loved her and not the heiress.

The following morning, Maddie didn't get much of a chance to speak with Esteban. Either he was busy taking guests bags to their suites, or Charlotte was with him. She seemed to relish in the fact that she was stealing Esteban away from Maddie.

Maybe London can help me, thought Maddie. She knows all about dating, boys and such.

During lunch break, Maddie found London reading a magazine in the lobby. Maddie walked up to her.

"Hey London," she said, "I was hoping you could help me out with a little problem."

"You need my help?" asked London. "What with?"

"I need Esteban to notice me. I want to prove to him that he really loves me and not Charlotte. Can you help me?"

"Sure," said London. "Why not go up to my suite and we can discuss it over some cheesecake?"

"Okay!"

Up in London's suite, Maddie told her about how she loved Esteban and how she thought he loved her too, but didn't seem to anymore.

"Well," said London, "Boys always want what they can't have. All you have to do is flirt with another guy. Then Esteban will realize that he really wants you and ask you out."

"I don't want him to just ask me out," said Maddie. "I want him to really love me."

"True love only exist in fairytales," said London.

Maddie sighed.

"Maybe your right, London," she said. "I'll flirt with the first guy I see."

The elevator doors opened and Maddie nearly bumped into someone.

"I'm so sor— Xavier!" She hugged him. "I didn't think I would see you again so soon!"

Xavier smiled. "This is a pleasure," he said. "I've decided to let my understudy take over for a bit so I could come and visit you."

"Your just in time!" Maddie linked arms with him and they walked into the lobby together.

"What am I just in time for?" Xavier asked with a smile.

"London and I were going to hang out later this evening. Maybe you'd like to come with us?"

"I'd love that." Just then Esteban walked out of the other elevator. He spotted Xavier and frowned.

"Isn't that Esteban?" Xavier asked. "The guy you are in love with?"

"Was," corrected Maddie. "As it turns out, he doesn't love me anyways." She looked over at Esteban who was watching her. Was that regret in his eyes? Was it sorrow? It didn't matter. He had his chance already and lost it. No one gets a second chance at love.

Or do they?

Another chapter up! I didn't think I'd be able to update today, but I'm glad I could! Thanks so much guys for the positive reviews! If you would like to see anything special happen in the next chapter, tell me and I'll see what I can do.