Chapter 53

Again, I don't own any of these characters

Bailey and Cassie were in the trailing car. Bailey was doing her best to keep up with Zack, but she wasn't going to willingly exceed more than five miles over the speed limit. Even if she fell to far behind, she did already know how to get to the Tipton. Plus, she was in the vehicle with the GPS, so she wasn't worried. So, she and Cassie took it easy.

"So, you're going to be working in an animal hospital this summer, huh?"

Bailey nodded. "Yeah, it should be a lot of fun. What about you, what are you doing?"

Cassie shrugged. "Another summer working for Esteban..."

"Thinking about pursuing something in Tourism and Hospitality Management?"

"Actually, no...What I'm thinking of sounds kind of silly though..."

"I'm sure its not. What are you thinking of?"

Cassie sighed. "Well, I grew up around music and I still love it. Aunt Sarah taught me to play the guitar and the piano. But while I love it, I don't want to constantly be on the road. So...I was thinking of majoring in music education. Become a teacher and give back..."

Bailey smiled. "That doesn't sound silly at all. Let me ask you the same question Cody asked me. Could you picture yourself doing that and being happy doing that?"

Cassie paused. "I think I would..."

"Then go for it. If it will make you happy, you should do it..."

Cassie nodded. "I'll think about it...But, its summer now, and the last thing I want to think about right now is school."

Bailey laughs. "Alright. So, tell me about this apartment you two have signed a lease on."

"Well, its two bedroom and two baths. So, we'll each have our own bathrooms. When you walk in, you enter the living room, and the kitchen is off of it and the laundry room is off of it. To the left and the right of the living room are two hallways, and that's where the bedrooms and bathrooms are. And to boot, its already furnished, so we don't have to get much for it."

"Sounds nice..."

"Yeah...Are you two still liking your place?"

"Yeah, we are. We love it. And Porkers loves it too, don't you?"

From behind them, they heard an oink.

Cassie just laughed. "You two spoil him rotten..."

Bailey laughed too. "Oh, you haven't heard the funniest part. Cody has toilet trained him..."

"Please tell me you're joking!"

Bailey shakes her head. "I'm completely serious. At first, I thought he was crazy, but I have to admit it was really nice this winter not having to take him out in the snow..."

Cassie nodded. "I can see that..."

"So, you two planning on taking it easy this summer?"

"I think so. That's the plan anyways. What about you two?"

"Well, besides working, we're both going to be studying for the GRE and MCAT respectively. We've already signed up to take them the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in Boston. Beyond that, we're talking golf lessons on Sunday mornings."

"Don't you need clubs?"

"Eventually. They golf pro said they would fit us with clubs when we were ready. Until then, rental clubs are included..."

Cassie nodded. "Maybe I should look into a hobby this summer..."

"You still running?"

"Yeah...three days a week. I guess I can keep doing that...I guess you two will also be doing more wedding planning..."

Bailey nods. "Speaking of which...We've set a date..."

Cassie smiled. "Really? What is it?"

"June 26, 2014...The fourth anniversary of when we first made love..."

"Awww...That sounds so romantic!"

"I know..." Bailey paused. "Actually, there is something wedding related that I need to ask you about..."

"Yeah?"

"I was wondering if you would be willing to be my maid of honor?"

Cassie turned to Bailey. "Really?"

Bailey smiled. "I would be honored if you would..."

Cassie smiled. "The honor would be all mine...And you have a maid of honor!"

Meanwhile, in the SUV ahead of them.

"Dude, I think you should slow down some so they can keep up with us..."

Zack rolled his eyes. "Its the interstate. You're supposed to drive a little fast!"

"Not Bailey...She always drives the speed limit..."

"Do you two ever life life on the edge?"

Cody sighs. "Do you not remember Theo...or Josh...or Barbara and Agnes...or Tokyo?"

"Well, yeah..."

"So do we. That's why we actually enjoy life away from the edge..."

Zack shrugged his shoulders. "I guess I can understand that...But, I am going to make sure you have fun on your bachelor party..."

"Alright...within reason of course."

Zack grinned. "Of course..."

"Zack, Bailey and I really haven't discussed our bachelor or bachelorette parties yet, but the one thing we have discussed is no strip clubs..."

Zack paused to think. "Alright, fine..."

"Which means no strippers of any kind even if they come to the hotel..."

"Awww...Man"

Cody laughed. "You forget. We both know how devious your mind can be..."

Zack sighs. "Is there a date yet?"

"June 26, 2014..."

"Why did you choose that?"

"It was the date we first went to New Haven to check out the campus and look for an apartment..."

Zack grinned. "And the date you two first..."

Cody interrupted him. "Yes, that too..."

"Well, I guess I can begin working on planning the bachelor party then..."

"Just remember, when its over, I do still want to get married..."

"I know. You know what they say...What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas..."

"Zack..."

Zack laughed. "I'm kidding..." He pauses. "Though, I do think we need to get you a book on how to count cards..."

Cody rolled his eyes. "That's illegal..."

Zack grinned. "Cody, I plan on making you my very own personal Rainman..."

"Why would I want to do that?"

"Bro, think about it! We could make some money!"

"Zack, there are more important things in life than money..."

"Money you could use to spend on Bailey..."

Cody paused. "Well..."

"Just think about it..."

Cody sighed. "Why am I even considering doing this?"

Zack grinned. "Because you're thinking about it the same way I am. One last big adventure for Zack and Cody before you get saddled with the old ball and chain..."

To be Continued...