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Chp 19. Looking Like His Old Self

Zack had gone for a shower and had been offered some clothes to wear. He felt better and had managed to eat something. He didn't want to leave Cody for too long, so he rushed down his sandwiches and cola and headed to the infirmary. Moesby, Woody and Bailey had also been along to the infirmary and were seen to. Zack walked into the room. Cody was laying on the bed, flicking through the channels on the TV. He turned it off when Zack walked in the room.

"Hey buddy, swiped you a meatball sub. Got to be better then the food in here." He said handing his brother the sandwich.

"Thanks, but I am not hungry." He replied.

"Sorry I didn't get here earlier, but I needed a shower and wrestled to get into these." He said looking at his clothes.

"Yeah, what's with the Hawaiian shirt, you look like an aging father. " Cody said.

"It's what they gave me. Moseby said that as soon as he is given the go ahead, he will pop into our cabins and get some bits for us, as long as there was no damage to them."

"How is the ship?" Cody asked.

"Forget the ship, how are you doing buddy?"

"Tired, bit dizzy but the doc reckons it was the bang on the head." Cody said.

"What where you doing down there man?" Zack asked him as he sat on the edge of the bed.

"I am not too sure, I just went for a walk and ended up going down there."

"Well I am sorry. If it wasn't for me you wouldn't have been down there."

"No I am sorry, I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions about you and Bailey." Cody replied. "I was just confused and angry. Guess I should face the fact I may never get to be with her."

"Don't count that out yet. She seemed really worried about you." Zack said. "Well we all were."

"I guess I was just being silly." Cody said.

"No you weren't. We all do silly stuff when we are upset. I didn't mean the things I said." Zack said taking his brother's hand. "You scared me there buddy."

"I know, I am sorry. I didn't mean too. I just wanted to be somewhere on my own, I had no idea it was going to end like that." Cody said.

"Imagine what I would have had to tell Mom." Zack smirked. "Though it would have been nice not to have to share stuff with you."

"Feel the love in this room ha?" Cody joked. "Well you answered my prayers. It got scary in there and I just prayed you would find me, and you did."

"Would I let you down? Hey I am there for you Codester." Zack said.

"I know you are and I should have trusted you with everything. With Bailey and all that."

"So we both learned something then."

"First time for you ha?" Cody laughed. Zack smiled at him.

"I called Mom, she was crying with relief." Zack said.

"Good, didn't fancy telling her what trouble I caused." Cody said.

"What trouble? You didn't cause any trouble."

"If it wasn't for me getting lost, you guys wouldn't have had to come and find me and Woody wouldn't have hurt his hands and I wouldn't have put you all in danger."

"Stop being so hard on yourself. These things happen. We are all fine." Zack said. The brothers looked as the door opened. Bailey walked in and approached the brothers. "I'll leave you two alone." Zack took his cue and left the two alone.

The room was silent as the youngsters looked at each other, not sure what to say. Cody wanted to tell her she looked lovely. Even with clothes that looked a bit odd on her. She had a few grazes on her face and Cody started to feel guilty. He put his head down.

"What's wrong?" Bailey asked.

"You.....are you okay?" Cody asked.

"I am fine, despite the clothes." Bailey said. "More worried about you."

"I am okay, feel silly laying here." He said.

"Well you went through a lot, laying around won't hurt." Bailey said.

"You look nice." Cody said plucking up the courage.

"Thanks. You know Zack was really worried about you. I can't believe you two had a fight."

"It was just a disagreement."

"About me." Bailey said.

"He told you?"

"Yeah. He felt bad when we couldn't find you and told me everything."

"He would be useless under torture then." Cody laughed. "Look Bailey I am sorry to put you through all that and getting you hurt."

"You didn't get me hurt. It was my decision to follow Zack. He wanted me to leave the ship."

"But you wouldn't have had to go with him if I hadn't have been stupid and got in trouble."

"You are many things Cody and stupid isn't one of them. You just reacted to your feelings getting hurt. We all do it. Nothing was going on between me and Zack. Sure he makes me laugh and is cool to be around but that's it. You make me laugh and smile and you are a lot of fun to be around. I guess that's why I liked hanging with Zack too. You two are a lot alike."

"No way. He is more lazier, and plays pranks and........"

"You know what I mean. He has a good heart just like you. If you had feelings for me why didn't you tell me?"

"I don't...........I thought................Zack told me...........Okay I was afraid."

"Of what?"

"That you might laugh." He said bowing his head.

"Not a chance." She said holding his hand. Cody looked to the hands as she grasped his. He looked up to her and she smiled. He loved that smile.

The evening had turned to night and the tired teens all rested up after a hard day. Zack didn't want to sleep in the cabin they had given him so he slept in a chair beside Cody's bed. London and Bailey were resting in a Suite while Woody and Mr Moseby stayed in the cabin offered to Zack. News had filtered down that the SS Tipton was being saved and was no longer sinking. Fireman had boarded and were battling the fires. All passengers were safe and well and were resting in makeshift cabins and beds. The rescue ship was heading to a nearby port to transfer the Tipton passengers to land. Cody had woken up in the middle of the night, he found himself struggling to go to asleep and sat and watched his brother doze. Sure Cody had been through a lot but so had Zack. Fighting through the ship to find him. He laid and watched him for hours. He couldn't believe how silly he had been about the whole situation. He knew Zack wouldn't jeopardise his feelings for Bailey, so why did he act so silly. He made a vow as he watched Zack sleep, that he would never hide his feelings from anyone and would always be upfront with everyone. He had started with Bailey and he really needed to let Zack know how sorry he was about everything and how he felt about him. But soon enough he found himself struggling to keep his eyes open and drifted off to sleep.

Cody awoke to find his room swarming with his friends. They were chatting, watching TV and playing with the nearby medical supplies.

"Woody, that is not a hat." Bailey was saying.

"What exactly are you guys doing in my room?" Cody asked as he wiped the sleep from his eyes.

"Hanging out. The ship is pretty full of both sets of passengers. So we thought we would chill in here." Zack said.

"Geez thanks." Cody said.

"Wouldn't want you to be alone now would we?" London said. Mr Moseby walked in and smiled as he saw Cody awake and looking a lot better.

"Ah young Cody, looking like your old self I see. I have just spoken with Mr Tipton and the captain. The ship is badly damaged but will be towed to the docks for repair. Mr Tipton is sending a jet to pick up all passengers and crew and taking them home. Including us. We will be able to collect our belongings soon." Moseby said.

"Do we know what started it all?" Cody asked.

"The fireman believed it started in an electrical room below decks. By the time it was noticed, it was too late." Moseby said.

"I guess we are lucky it didn't turn into Titanic." Bailey said.

"The movie?" London pondered. The others ignored her.

"Okay, in the mean time a wonderful breakfast has been laid on for us and I for one am not going to miss it." Moseby said.

"Oh breakfast. Sounds good." Woody said. The group all clambered out of the room. Zack helped Cody to put on some clothes.

"You okay, you seem quiet." Zack asked. Cody stopped and looked at him. "What?"

"Thank you." Cody said.

"For what?" Zack asked.

"For coming for me. I love you Zack."

"Love you too bud." Zack said. He put his arm around his brothers shoulders and led him out of the room. Bailey was stood outside waiting. She slipped her hand in Cody's and the two walked hand in hand down the hall.