Chapter 54
Again, I don't own any of these characters
They finally returned to Boston, and Cody and Bailey helped Zack and Cassie get moved into their suite. Zack and Cassie lucked out in that they got a two bedroom suite with Cody and Bailey staying there for the week. However, they also knew that the other bedroom was Cody and Bailey's whenever they came up to visit. Once everyone was settled in, they went and saw Carey. She was very happy to see them all again, and immediately asked them about finals and what all was new. They all filled her in about all school related matters.
Later, over dinner, Cody and Bailey did fill in Carey on the date of the wedding they had chosen, but they didn't tell her what the significance of the day was. They did tell her they were planning on meeting with London soon and hoped they might run into her that week. Further, they let her know that next Thanksgiving break, they would be back in Boston but she probably wouldn't see much of them until Wednesday afternoon due to their exams.
The rest of that weekend included everyone hanging out by the Tipton pool. It was unseasonably warm for early May, but no one was complaining. And on Sunday afternoon, Cody and Bailey finally got a hold of London. She said she was meeting her father in Boston on Friday afternoon, but she would be there Thursday night. She suggested they have dinner in the Tipton hotel restaurant that night.
The rest of the week was mainly a time for Cody and Bailey to hang out and relax. They would go out with Zack and Cassie and go to dinner or see a movie or go to a teen dance club. The week was a real good opportunity for everyone to recharge their batteries.
Thursday night, Bailey and Cody showed up at the restaurant and waited for the Maitre d' to seat them. Cody had to smile when he saw a familiar face walk up to the podium.
"Name?"
"We're meeting London Tipton tonight..."
Patrick looks up. "Oh really..." He pauses. "Wait a minute...Don't I know you?"
"I'm Cody Martin. I used to live in the hotel..."
"Ohhh...You're one of those twins..."
"Yes, I am. Patrick, this is my fiancee, Bailey Pickett..."
Patrick smirks. "Charmed, I'm sure...Anyway, Miss Tipton has yet to arrive, but I will go ahead an take you to the reserved table..." And with that, Patrick lead them to a private table.
Cody and Bailey sat there and waited for quite a while. Numerous times, they checked their watches to make sure they had the right time. Of course, both realized it was London they were waiting on and proceeded to eat more and more complimentary bread sticks. Finally, London did show up, but she wasn't alone. With her, was a red headed woman in her early thirties.
"Bailey, Cody...This is Maria Woods...The wedding coordinator I've hired to...coordinate..."
Cody and Bailey shook her hand. "Nice to meet you."
"Likewise. I say we cut right to the chase. When is this wedding?"
"June 26, 2014..."
Maria nodded. "Good. We have two years to get this together. Plenty of time. Alright, I understand its going to be held on a cruise ship, is that right?"
"Yeah...The S.S. Tipton..."
Maria sat there thinking. "Alright, that gives us a lot of possibilities..."
Bailey spoke up. "We don't want anything lavish though. We want our wedding to reflect who we are..."
Maria smiled. "And that's exactly what it will do. I'm here to help you get everything organized and make sure it goes off without a hitch. Now, I understand Miss Tipton here is going to be designing the wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses..."
London spoke up. "Yes, I am!"
Bailey interrupted her. "Remember, we agreed I got final say on those. I'm thinking simple yet elegant..."
Maria nodded. "Alright...Here's what we are going to do. Miss Tipton, by the end of this year, I want you to provide Bailey sketches or samples of your ideas..."
London nodded. "I can do that..."
Bailey turned to London. "And when your designing them, remember you will be wearing one..."
London stared back at Bailey. "Really?"
Bailey smiled. "I would be honored if you were one of my bridesmaids..."
London smiled back. "I accept. And I will have some ideas for you by the end of the year. Who are the other bridesmaids?"
"All together, there will be four, but I still need to ask two of them..."
Maria turned to Cody. "Okay, that means you need a best man and three groomsmen..."
Cody nodded. "Best man is already taken care of, and I have a pretty good idea who the other three will be..."
Maria turns back to Bailey. "Alright, for London to design, we know the wedding dress will be white. But we need you to select what color or colors you want the bridesmaid dresses to be. I warn you, these colors will be used throughout including flowers, the groomsmen tuxes, and the decorations for the reception..."
Bailey paused. "When do I need to decide that?"
"Preferably, by the end of the summer. Once that's done, we will meet again and begin to worry about flowers, cake, the reception, and so on..."
Bailey nodded. "Alright..."
"Further, invitations won't be going out for well over another year, but since this is going to be on a cruise ship, we will need your guest lists by next spring so we have time to reserve cabins and arrange transportation..."
Cody and Bailey nodded.
Maria smiled. "Remember to breath and relax. We still have plenty of time. You're giving me two years. I've produced miracles in two months..."
Bailey smiled. "Thank you..."
"Okay, before we call a close to this meeting and eat, everyone has their assignments. Bailey, you need to get your other two bridesmaids on board and choose the color schemes you want. Cody, you need to get your other three groomsmen on board. Then, both of you need your guest lists by next spring. Lets go ahead and schedule an appointment in New York City to know when to have it done by...How does April 6 sound?"
Cody and Bailey nod. "Sounds good..."
"Good...Let's eat."
The four of them had dinner, and afterwards, Cody and Bailey returned back to their suite. They had to get their stuff together to head back to New Haven the next afternoon. They wanted a full weekend at home before they both started work the following Monday.
Friday morning, they had breakfast with Zack, Cassie and Carey in Carey's suite. Cody and Bailey planned to visit Boston often, but they didn't know when they would be back. Plus, they offered a place for Cassie and Zack to crash if they wanted to get away from Boston for a weekend. Before they left, Carey suggested they all check to see if their grades were out yet. Again, Cody and Bailey went first and of course, it was all A's again. Zack and Cassie followed them, and both had done very well again. After a year of college, both were carrying a 3.5 GPA.
Cody and Bailey finally left and were walking in the lobby to head to the elevator down to the parking garage when they were approached by several men in dark suits and sunglasses. The men parted and Wilfred Tipton stepped out again.
"Mr. Martin, Miss Pickett...So good to see you both again..."
"You too, Mr. Tipton. We know London is around here somewhere..."
Wilfred nods. "Yeah, I'm supposed to be heading up to her penthouse in a bit. I understand you both are looking at bright futures. Vet school and med school or law school..."
"Yes sir. I've told Bailey I will follow her wherever she gets in to vet school..."
"Where are you going to apply?"
"Well, so far our three favorites are Penn, Cornell and Tufts..."
"All three very schools...Actually, I'm on the board of trustees at Tufts. I know any of the three would be lucky to have you..."
Bailey smiled. "Thank you, Mr. Tipton..."
"Well, I wish you both the best of luck. Take care..."
With that, Mr. Tipton and his entourage head towards the elevator as Cody and Bailey head towards the one down to the garage. Inside the elevator, Wilfred Tipton pulled out his cellphone.
"Schedule me a meeting with the deans of the Tufts' Vet School and Med School early next week..."
To be Continued...