I am kinda upset, this is the last chapter. You guys have been so wonderful, so supportive. I am so happy to have so many readers.

I am starting a new one so will post it as soon as I have a few chapters under my belt.

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Chp 27 The End of The Long Night

The group stood outside the castle, breathing in the fresh air. A car had arrived for Ed and a coach had been sent for the others. Police cars were surrounding the castle. Adam had called the police and told them they had 'found' the bones while clearing up and the police had arrived to collect them. The group were saying their goodbyes

"I really am sorry for everything Cody." Adam said.

"I know." Cody said.

"Hope you will come back and visit." Adam said.

"Maybe." Cody replied.

"Come on, we should be going." Moseby said. Woody, London, Addison and Emma followed Moseby onto the coach.

"So Ed, what are you going to do now?" Zack asked him.

"Time to go back and see my family. Thank you boys. I won't forget this." He said. He looked at Bailey and handed her the diary.

"What's this for?" She asked.

"I want you to have it. Chance was a part of you and I think she would want you to have something of hers."

"But what about the display?"

"I can find a replacement. Got a few things to add to the display anyway." Adam said,

"But it should be handed down to the family." Bailey said.

"I am the family. The history of this place is still here, through the pictures, the displays. Her side of her private life shouldn't be on display. Please take it." Ed said.

"Thank you." Bailey said. She said goodbye and got on the bus. Cody and Zack stood facing Ed.

"Please promise me something boys." He said. They nodded. "Never lose each other, never stop loving each other and never let anyone come between you. A twin bond is strong and no one should tear you apart. You guys are so much like me and my brother and I lost him."

"I can never get rid of him." Zack said putting his arm on Cody's shoulder. "I have tried so many times and it has never worked"

"Yeah, he will probably end up living with me and Bailey." Cody replied. Ed headed to the car and got in. "Take care boys." The twins waved and watched as the car disappeared. They turned back to Adam.

"Thanks Adam, for not killing Cody." Zack laughed. Cody punched him on the arm.

"We should go." Cody said. The twins said goodbye to Adam and got onto the coach.

"Time to go." Moseby said. In minutes the coach was heading down the drive and away from the horror that had plagued the group for the last few days.

A chorus of applause sounded as the exhausted group walked through the sky deck of the SS Tipton. Hugs were exchanged as the group were greeted by their relieved friends. A small party had been thrown to welcome them back but it didn't last long as the group were exhausted and in need of a good nights sleep. Zack had asked Cody to sleep in his room that night, not wanting to be far from his brother. It didn't take long for Zack to fall asleep but after a while he lay awake. He glanced over to Cody's bed and noticed it was empty. He bolted upright remembering the last time he had seen that image.

"Cody?" He asked hoping he was in the bathroom. No answer. Zack grabbed the crutches by the bottom of his bed and headed out the door. He made his way through the halls not sure where he was going. But he had a feeling where he would find Cody. He walked out onto the sky deck and saw Cody sitting on a bench looking out at the open sea. He headed over to him.

"Don't you ever stay in one place?" Zack asked as he slid onto the bench beside Cody.

"Don't you ever do what you are told? You are meant to be resting that foot." Cody said.

"Well when I saw your bed empty I knew you were probably up to no good." Zack said. "Something wrong?" Zack asked.

"Just couldn't sleep." Cody replied.

"After the last few days I thought you would be asleep before you even got in your bed."

"Me too. A lot of things on my mind I guess." Cody said.

"Like?"

"Everything, all that happened."

"You mean being attacked by your girlfriend, by a ghost, having a deadly bath, being threatened and held hostage by a crazed man obsessed by a ghost. Sounds like a normal day to me." Zack smiled. Cody laughed at his brothers expression.

"Do you think we did the right thing?"

"What? Ed? Of course we did. Sure he killed his brother but he is 89, a bit too old to be going to jail. He has lived with the pain of it all his life, that was his punishment." Zack said.

"Yeah, I guess. Yeah you are right. It just feels........"

"Weird?"

"Yeah." Cody replied.

"Well nothing about the last few days has been anywhere near normal." Zack said.

"Promise me something Zack." Cody said looking at his brother.

"Sure buddy."

"Never let a girl get in between us. I could never live without you." Cody said. Zack put his arm around his brother's shoulders.

"You can't get rid of me that easy. But I promise. Nothing is going to come between us. I fought hard to keep you safe these last few days. I aint gonna let that hard work go to pot."

"Thanks....I think." Cody said.

"I may constantly tease you but it's only because I love you." Zack said.

"Love you too Zack."