Chapter 28

Again, I don't own any of these characters

The next morning, Cody and Bailey headed downstairs before they started their days. At breakfast, Chef Paulo easily agreed to Cody's request to use the auxiliary kitchen with one request. He would help Cody cook it if he and a guest could join them. Cody agreed immediately. After that, they both headed downtown to the Tipton office building at which they had spent the last two summers working. In the lobby, they split, and each headed to their old offices.

Bailey walked into the reception area and immediately saw Margie the receptionist at her usual post. After a small chat catching up with each other, Bailey asked if Rachel was available. Ten minutes later, Bailey found herself sitting in the office of her old boss.

"So, how is Yale going so far?"

Bailey smiled. "Its going great. Its challenging but nothing I don't think I can handle..."

Rachel smiled. "I figured as much. I also need to thank you and Cody for taking good care of my niece..."

Bailey was surprised. "Your niece?"

"Max..."

"Oh my gosh! Both are Bakers...I never put two and two together..."

"Its okay. Baker is fairly common name. But, she's told me that you and Cody have made her being away from her family a lot easier.."

"Well, Max is great. Its nice to have another friend there."

"I also understand you were influential in getting her together with her current boyfriend..."

Bailey smiled. "I may have pushed a little bit..."

Rachel laughs. "Well, thank you for that. My niece seems genuinely happy. So, Bailey, what can I do for you today?"

"Well, I was hoping to ask you a favor. Next summer, Cody and I will be staying in New Haven, so I won't be able to come back here. I was wondering if you knew of any places in New Haven that I should look to for a possible summer job."

"What are you looking to do?"

"I'm double majoring in economics and biology with a pre-vet focus. Preferably, something that would be good for pre-vet..."

Rachel smiled. "Saying you didn't like environmental studies?"

"Oh no. I loved working here. I just thought I should get some hands on experience working in the animal field. I will always remember my time working for Tipton Industries with fondness..."

"You know...you could do both..."

Bailey wasn't following her. "What do you mean?"

"Tipton Industries is always looking for tax breaks. One such way it did was operating animal shelters. As such, we have a full time vet on staff for the shelters. She is looking to retire in about ten years. That would be plenty of time for you to finish college and vet school and train under her before she retires..."

Bailey was taken aback. "Are you serious?"

"Of course..."

"Do I have any chance of getting an opportunity like that?"

Rachel smiled. "Oh, I think you would have an excellent chance of it..."

Bailey smiled. "That sounds absolutely wonderful..."

"It should. You'd get paid like a vet plus all the benefits of working for Tipton Industries..."

Bailey laughed. "Okay, that doesn't sound half bad either..."

"Tell you what. She's currently out of town for the holiday, but will you be coming back to Boston over Christmas?"

Bailey nods. "Yeah. We're going back to Kettlecorn first, but we'll be flying back into Boston on Christmas Day..."

"Good. I'll set up a chance for you two to meet after the first of the year..."

"Thank you!"

"As for New Haven, let me make some phone calls...I can call you once I find out a few things..."

Meanwhile, on a different floor, Cody is sitting in George Daniels's office.

"So, how are things down at my old alma mater?"

Cody smiled. "So far, so good..."

"What are you studying?"

"Economics and Biology with a focus on pre-med..."

George laughs. "Sounds ambitious..."

Cody laughs too. "Well, I'm still deciding between law school and med school. I figure with those two, I can wait to choose. And Bailey is doing the same except her focus in pre-vet..."

"I can understand that. So, are we going to get you back next summer?"

Cody sighs. "I'm afraid not. Bailey and I have a yearly lease in New Haven, so, we'll be staying there..."

George sighs. "Too bad..."

"I know. I have to start looking for something there for next summer..."

"What are you looking for exactly?"

"Well, I've already had great experiences here, I figured I should try something in the medical field so I can compare them..."

George nods. "Smart thinking. You thinking more clinical or more research oriented?"

Cody smiles. "Right now, I think I would take what I could get..."

George laughs. "Don't give me that! Remember, I know what you are capable of..."

Cody laughs too. "Yeah, but what good does that do me?"

George just shakes his head. "You forget. Tipton Industries takes care of its own...You remember Dr. Miller?"

Cody nods. "Yeah, he's Mr. Tipton's doctor...and the guy who gave me both of my physicals..."

"Exactly. Well, he's a Yale alum too. Let me give him a call and see what ideas he has. Will you be back in Boston over Christmas?"

"Yeah, we're going to be with Bailey's family before Christmas before we fly back into Boston early Christmas morning..."

"Good. By then, I may have a few ideas for you..."

"I would appreciate that..."

"So, I'm guessing you and Bailey will be trying to go to a school together that has a good med or law and vet school?"

"Ideally, yeah..."

"May I make a suggestion for you to look at then?"

George goes on to tell Cody something that he might want to discuss with Bailey.

Later, Cody and Bailey met back up in the lobby and head back outside to sit on a unseasonably warm November day in Boston. While there, they fill each other in on what the former bosses told them, and both were pleased at the other's news.

Bailey turned to Cody. "So, back to the Tipton?"

Cody paused. "What would say to an unexpected stop first?"

"Sure. Where are we going?"

Cody smiled. "Its a surprise..."

Bailey smiled and shrugged. "Okay. I've never been disappointed in one of your surprises yet..."

To be Continued...