Chapter 58

Again, I don't own any of these characters

Everyone wanted to go out and celebrate their win, but before they could do that, Cody and Bailey had several phone calls to return. Bailey had to call back her parents and several of her sisters. Cody had to call back his grandmother and his Aunt Karen. And between them both, they had to call back numerous friends. Mr. Moseby even thanked them for the glowing endorsement of Seven Seas High. They explained to everyone when they would be on next, but still couldn't tell them how they ended up doing.

Before they went out for a celebration, Carey spoke up.

"You know, I hate to say it, but that girl on Team Harvard looked an awful lot like...You know, nevermind..."

Cody laughed. "Like Barbara? That's because it was..."

"But what about the restraining order?"

Bailey shrugged. "The executive producer told us it was our choice. We could send them home and have the back up team play, but we agreed to let her play..." She grinned. "Plus, we thought it would be so much better if we got a chance to beat her..."

Cassie grinned. "And did you?"

Bailey was about to say something when Cody put his hand over her mouth. "You know we can't say anything..."

Cassie shrugged. "Worth a shot..."

Carey laughed. "Alright, lets all go out for some ice cream...You all do need to be up early tomorrow to head to Storrs..."

So, they did go out for some celebratory ice cream. And Cody and Bailey did get several second looks as they were out, but nobody came up and interrupted them. They didn't stay out too late as they had to get back and load up the SUVS. Cassie and Bailey packed up things while Zack and Cody took numerous trips loading the vehicles. Early the next morning, they were on the road.

They arrived in Storrs around noon, and Cody and Bailey waited while Zack and Cassie signed their lease. They were going to let Porkers out for a walk, but thought better of doing so right in front of the apartment complex office. Finally, Zack and Cassie walked out and back to the SUV. Cody and Bailey followed them to the back of the complex to a building across from the complex gym and pool. As they parked the Escape, they just looked at each other and said it figured.

With the apartment being furnished, it only took about an hour to unload everything they needed. As they got the last load out, a van from a local electronics store showed up looking for a Zack Martin. To himself, he smiled figuring all the hints he had dropped to London had paid off. And he was right. London had sent them a similar housewarming gift as she did Cody and Bailey. There was a flatscreen almost identical to the one Cody and Bailey had along with similar bells and whistles. The only difference was now there were two smaller flatscreens to be installed in the bedrooms.

While the workmen were busy hooking everything up, Zack and Cassie were busy setting up their bedroom the way they wanted it. Cody and Bailey took turns setting up what they had for the kitchen before they fixed up the bathroom. Even after Woody and Addison arrived, the four still had some shopping to do for plates, glasses and silverware.

Speaking of which, Woody and Addison came rolling in about four in the afternoon. So, everyone was back to unloading Woody's new vehicle that he and Addison had driven in from Cleveland. They immediately congratulated Cody and Bailey on the butt whooping they had administered. Turns out they had left early Friday afternoon and had stopped at a motel somewhere in Pennsylvania for the night to watch.

A few hours later, everyone was settled in and relaxing around the living room. Zack, Cassie, Woody and Addison needed to make a run to a few stores, but were resting first. Zack turned to his brother.

"So...If we were to have a housewarming/birthday party for Cassie on Friday night, would we be having any other reason to celebrate?"

Cody just laughed. "Zack, you know I can't tell you that..."

"Alright, if we have a get together here next Friday, will you two be in attendance?"

Cody turned to Bailey and she shrugged. "Sure, why not?"

Cassie sighed. "Just think. We start classes back two weeks from Monday..."

Bailey smiled. "We don't start until that Wednesday..."

"When is your last day of work going to be?"

"Well, this is our last full week. Then we are taking a week off to relax and maybe head down to the beach for fun and sun before we begin. If you guys want to hit it too, just come on down..."

"We may do that. I could use some beach time..."

"Just let us know...We should be heading back though. You guys still have some things you have to do, and we don't want to get in your way..."

Cassie laughed. "Don't rush off because of that...We're in no rush..."

Zack nodded. "Yeah. Who knows when the next time we'll all be together at the same time. Let's all go do something..."

Cody turned to him. "Like what?"

Zack paused. "Well, the new Batman movie has been out for about a week now. The crowds may be died down enough for us to get in..."

Cody shrugged. "I'm game..."

Bailey nodded. "Sure..."

So, that's what they were off to do. Before they went, Cody borrowed Zack's laptop to use . And it was a good think he did. The were able to get six of the final tickets for the 9:45 showing. Since it was just now about 7:00, they decided to go grab something to eat and take their time.

On the way to to the theater, the guys were in one car and the girls were in another. Cody and Bailey both took it as a chance to ask an important question.

Addison, Bailey and Cassie were all chatting when the subject of the wedding came up. Bailey explained to Addison all the most up to date news. That is when Bailey asked.

"So, Addison...I was hoping I could ask you a favor..."

"Sure, Bailey...Name it..."

"I was hoping you would be one of my bridesmaids..."

Addison smiled. "I'd be honored..."

Bailey smiled back. "Thank you. London is designing the dresses, so she is going to get me some sketches by the end of the year. Once I've decided, we'll all go down to New York one day for measurements..."

"Sounds good to me...Have you picked a color pattern yet?"

Bailey nods. "Yeah...Since we are going to have the ceremony at sunset, along with black, we are going with lavender and pink..."

"Awww...I bet the dresses will be beautiful. But you got Cody to go along with that?"

Bailey laughed. "Yeah, he said it was my call. Of course, he's waiting to tell his groomsmen that they will have to wear lavender vests and ties with their tuxes until after they agree..."

"Who are his groomsmen?"

"Well, Zack is the best man. Marcus is on board, and unless I'm missing my guess, he's asking Woody right now..."

In the other SUV, Cody, Woody and Zack are joking around.

"Woodchuck, trust me, this bachelor party is going to be epic..."

Cody shakes his head. "I don't know about all of that..."

Woody turns to Cody. "Come on...One last great adventure in your life!"

"Maybe its me, but I think marriage will be a great adventure itself..."

"You know what I mean!"

"Speaking of the wedding, Woodford...I have a favor to ask you..."

"What's that?"

"I was hoping you would be one of my groomsmen..."

Woody smiled. "Awww...I'd be happy too..."

"Excellent. Once we decide on the tuxedo style, we'll get you in for a fitting..."

Zack turned to his brother. "I hope you are going with full vests and not cummerbunds..."

Cody nodded. "If I have any say in it..."

Zack grinned. "Good...I always did look better in a vest..."

Cody mumbled to himself. "I hope you like lavender then..."

Unfortunately for him, Zack and Woody heard him. "Lavender?"

Finally, they got to the theater a little early so they could get seats together. The movie was brilliant. Better than Batman Begins, but it wasn't quite as good as the Dark Knight. But, who the villain was and who had been chosen to play them blew everyone away.

It was close to midnight by the time everyone returned back to the apartment. This time, Cody and Bailey knew that they had to be leaving. It was going to be after one in the morning when they were going to get home anyways. The other four offered the use of their couches, but Cody and Bailey said they had a lot to do the next day.

Well, it was closer to two when they got home, and both just barely had the energy to change clothes and crawl into bed.

"Goodnight, Bails...Love you."

"Goodnight, Codykins...Love you too..."

"I'll be so glad when this week is over. We'll be done with working full time, and we can stop keeping secrets..."

To be Continued...