Chapter 8

By: Case Sense

After the dance:

In the Easy Squeezy:

"The ship will dock in Miami. We will be staying here for 3 days. You can tour the beach", the speaker announced. "Thank you voice", London said. "What's your order Woody?" Zack asked. "4 seasons shake", he replied. "Where is Bailey anyway?" Cody asked. "Look at her cabin. She is busy looking at your photos", London replied. Cody went to Bailey's cabin.

At Bailey's cabin:

Bailey was looking at the photos of her and Cody during the mulch festival and spring dance. She suddenly heard a knock. "Wait a minute!" she shouted. She opened the door and saw the man of her dreams. "Hey Cody", she said and they kissed. "Why aren't you going outside?" Cody asked worriedly. "Did London say I was busy looking at our photos?" she asked. "Yes", he answered. "I was a bit looking at our photos and I have a cold", she replied. "Good thing I bought you water", he said and gave it to Bailey. "Thank you sweetie!" she said sweetly. Cody leaned in but Bailey dodge it. "You didn't want to get kissed?" he frowned. "Sweetie, you'll catch my sickness", she responded. "I'd rather catch your sickness", he dictated and they kissed. "You still want to go to the beach?" she asked. "Of course sweetie", he replied happily. They left holding hands.

At the beach:

"It's beautiful here", Bailey said. Cody brought his camera and they took a picture. "Want to go swimming?" she asked. "Before we swim, we should apply sunscreen in our skins", he replied. "Can you put lotion in my back?" she asked. "Sure. Anything for my Bailey", he proudly said. He applied sunscreen to her body and went for a swim. They had fun swimming. "Bailey, don't go too deep!" he said. She did not heard what he said and went deeper. She realized and shouted for help. "Help me Cody!" she exclaimed. Cody swam towards Bailey and held her neck. Cody held her bridal style when they reached the surface. She was unconscious so, Cody did CPR. After 3 minutes of CPR, Bailey was conscious. "You saved me Cody", she said and hugged him. "Why did go deeper?" he asked worriedly. "I wanted to have a souvenir", she replied. "There is a souvenir shop here", he said. "My bad", she said and felt depressed. "It's alright. It's just that I don't want to lose you", he replied. "I won't let that happen", she said. He smiled and kissed her hand. "Let's stroll for a walk', he suggested. She agreed and they strolled. While walking, a group of thugs cornered them. "Give us your money or we'll shoot your girlfriend", a thug said and pointed the gun to Bailey. "I'll give you all my money just don't hurt her", he said and gave them all his money. "We won't hurt her but we'll hurt you", the thug replied. "Run Bailey!" he shouted to her. She ran and hid at a trashcan. The thugs started to beat Cody to death. Zack and Woody were walking when he saw Cody being beaten up by thugs. "Hey! Leave him alone or I'll call the cops", Zack shouted. Woody saw Bailey hiding and went to her. "Dial 911", Woody commanded. The thugs escaped leaving Cody beaten brutally. The ambulance came rushing. "What happened here?" he asked. "Some thugs cornered us and he is beaten", she answered and started crying. The paramedics brought him in the ambulance. "Who would accompany him?" the paramedic asks. "His brother", she said. "No. You should join him because he would need you", he suggested. "Are you sure? You're his brother", she asked. "I know I can trust you", he said. "Thanks", she replied and patted Zack's shoulder. She joined Cody in the ambulance.

In the ambulance:

Cody was a bit conscious. He reaches for Bailey's hands. She saw it and held his hand. "You should rest sweetie", she said. "Even though I'm beaten, I prevented them from hurting you", he gasped. "It's my fault that you got beaten", she cried. "Don't say that. I'm just protecting you from them", he said.

After 15 minutes, they arrived at the Hospital.

At the Hospital:

Cody was sent to surgery of some broken ribs and bones. Zack, London and Mr. Moseby saw Bailey waiting outside the surgery room. "How's Cody?" Mr. Moseby asked. "Cody will be in surgery because of broken bones and ribs", she cried. Mr. Moseby hugged the crying Bailey. "He's going to be okay", he said. "Even though we insult you, I'm here to help him", she said. "Thank you London", Zack smiled. After hours of waiting, the doctor talked to them. "I have the results", the doctor said. "Is he going to survive?" Bailey asked. "He is going to survive", he said happily. They smiled. "Thank you doctor", she thanked him. Zack hugged the doctor. The doctor was surprised. "How much is the bill?" London asked. "The surgery cost $100,000", he gave the bill to London. "I'll pay already", she gave the money to the doctor. "Thank you. Can I have a picture with London Tipton?" the doctor asked. "Take a picture of me and the doctor", she said. Zack got his camera and took a picture of them. "Can we see him now?" Mr. Moseby asked. "Sure but he is asleep", he said. Bailey went first to see his boyfriend.

Inside the room:

Bailey saw Cody asleep and saw their picture on the table. The rest came last. "Cody we're here", Zack said. Cody woke up. "I bought your favorite food", Bailey said. "Thank you sweetie", Cody smiled. "What really happened?" Mr. Moseby asked. "Bailey and I were strolling when some thugs cornered us. They said that they would kill Bailey if I did not give money. I let Bailey run", he explained. "You did a good deed to save the one you love but sometime ask for help if can't handle it anymore", he suggested. "Ok Mr. Moseby", he said. "Did mom know about the accident?" Zack asked. "Mr. Moseby called her", he replied. "When is she arriving?" Zack asked. "Hello", Carey said. "Your question is answered", London said. "Are you okay Cody?" she asked. "Felt better after the surgery", he replied. "How much is the surgery?" she asked. "$100,000 but London paid it", Zack answered. "Thank you London. How can we repay you?" she asked. "Don't bother repay it", she said. Carey smiled. "Nice to see you Mrs. Martin, I'm Bailey Pickett", Bailey introduced yourself. "Well, Cody is a lucky man", she said. "Thank you mom", Cody said in gratitude. "We need to leave because we'll buy food", Zack said. "Also to your private talk", Mr. Moseby said. "Sure", Carey answered. London, Mr. Moseby and Zack left. "Mom, I love her and I will never leave her", Cody said and held Bailey's hands. "Do you love each other?" she asked. "Yes", they said in unison. "If that's what you want, I'll support you", she replied. "I love you mom", he said. Carey hugged the two lovers. "I will leave for a while. I'll just get some food to eat also", Carey said. "Sure Mrs. Martin", she said. Carey left leaving the two alone. "Now we are alone, can you stay beside me on the bed?" he asked. Bailey agreed and went beside Cody. Bailey put her head in Cody's chest. "Ouch!" he said. Bailey instead put Cody's head in her shoulder. "Better", he said. When your discharge, I'll treat you in a date", she said. "But Bailey, I will be the one to treat you", he answered. "Don't bother it's my first time treating you on our date", she replied. "Are you sure you're okay with that?" he asked worriedly. Bailey kissed Cody. "It is a yes of course", he said. Bailey laughed. "I need to get out of this bed because they may see us", she suggested. Bailey was getting up on the bed but Cody held her hand. "Stay for a while. I'll give you something", he said. 'What will give me?" she questioned him. "Just turn around and close your eyes", he instructed. Bailey followed him. Cody brought out a locket with a picture of them and placed it on Bailey's neck. "It's precious Cody", she said. She hugged Cody. "Can I get out of the bed now?" she asked. "Of course you can", he said. Bailey got out of the bed. Then Zack, Mr. Moseby, London and Carey came back to the room. "Let's eat now", Zack said. The two agreed and they ate lunch. To Be Continued.