Chapter 67

Again, I don't own any of these characters

With only three weeks before Thanksgiving break, Cody and Bailey had a lot to do. Cody's research went a long way towards helping them complete their group project. They both decided to get it done and out of the way so that they would have even more time to study for their admissions tests. By the end of the week after Halloween, it was done to both of their satisfaction. The professor was surprised and pleased when they asked if they could turn it in early.

Also, Bailey decided that since she was mobile again, she was ready to return back to work. That Thursday when Cody dropped her off, both couldn't help but notice that the wooden steps were gone and new concrete ones were in their place. Walking back into the animal hospital, Bailey was warmly greeted by humans and animals alike. Especially Dr. Ryan who still felt very guilty.

"Bailey, I am so so sorry about what happened..."

Bailey smiled. "Its okay. No permanent damage done, and I should be back to normal in no time..."

"If there is anything I can do to make up for this, just let me know..."

Bailey paused. "Well, the books say I need a letter of recommendation from a vet to include in my application. If you will write me one, we'll call it even..."

Dr. Ryan smiled. "You were already going to get one of those. But I'll make sure you're recommendation letters are first rate. I know a few of your professors, and I know they agree with my assessments."

"Thank you..."

"Now, there have been several around here who have missed you and would love to see you again..."

"Yeah?"

"You remember Mitsy?"

"Of course...Has she given birth yet?"

Dr. Ryan smiled. "She sure did. She had two pups...as different as night and day. One is very inquisitive and friendly, and the other likes to eat and sleep a lot..."

Bailey laughed. "If you don't have names for them yet, I know just the perfect ones..."

The rest of the time before the Thanksgiving holiday was just spent doing their normal routine with the addition of more extensive prepping for the GRE and MCAT. By the time the Friday before Thanksgiving arrived, both were getting a little sick of looking at the material. But both knew in a few days, it would all be over. The only real break they had gotten was Bailey's appointment with the orthopedist. After a quick checkup, Bailey's ankle was healing just fine, and she found out she should be out of the walking boot after the first of the year. Of course, the doctor did say she would have to do some physical therapy. With that done, they decided to call it a night early and go out and do something.

"You know, Codykins...the new Twilight movie came out today..."

Cody groans. "Really?"

Bailey grins. "Uh huh..."

Cody sighs. "Fine..."

"I was kidding. I know you don't care for them..."

"But you do...And I know you want to see it."

"While that's true, I know us going out tonight is supposed to be a reprieve for the both of us..."

"Bails, really, I don't mind..."

"But I do...I know how hard we've both worked the past few weeks. We both deserve to have a little fun tonight. So, we're going to do something we both want to do..." Bailey grins. "Besides, I already told Cassie we'd drag you and Zack both to see it next week in Boston..."

Cody laughed. "Alright. But don't be surprised if Zack and I get our payback at some point..."

Bailey shrugged. "We'll see..."

They ended up going out and seeing another movie. It was the weekend before Thanksgiving after all, and several studious bring out their big films at that time. After a movie, they stopped for a late dinner before heading home. It wasn't until they got home that they realized they both had missed calls on their cell phones. Seems they had both put their cells on silent during the movie and forgot to turn the ringers back on. Zack and Cassie had called saying they were wanting to head back to Boston the next morning early too. That way, they could be at the Tipton to catch the UCONN kickoff at noon on TV. Cody called Zack back, and they agreed to meet at the same rest area at 9:00 AM.

With that settled, Cody and Bailey went ahead and packed their bags along with their study aids before they went to bed. The next morning, all they had to do was put their bags and Porkers in the car, and off they went. And a little before nine, they were in the rest area when Zack and Cassie pulled in.

"You guys ready to head out?"

Zack turned to his brother. "Yeah, as soon as we put our bags in your SUV..."

Cody just looked at his brother. "Huh?"

"Dude...You have the handicap pass which means you will be parked right next to the elevator which means we don't have to carry them as far..."

Cody rolled his eyes. "Fine..."

After the bags were moved, they were all on their way. They would have switched up again, but Bailey wasn't able to drive still and Zack refused to ride with Cody. He remembered how slowly he drove from when their Dad got them the small electric car on the ship. Cody and Zack both had to pause and remember the unfortunate accident that car had endured. Cody just hoped that somewhere in Atlantic Ocean, it was becoming the foundation for a new coral reef.

About an hour and a half later, they all pulled into the Tipton underground garage. Zack had been right, and Cody and Bailey found a spot right next to the elevator. Soon enough, they were all in the elevator up to the lobby. They stopped by the front desk to get the keys to their suite and were about to turn around to head up when they almost literally ran right into a couple.

"I see you two still enjoy causing havoc in the lobby..."

Cody and Zack both look at each other and then back at the man they had almost run over. "Moseby!"

Yes, there was Moseby along with Tutweiler.

"You two unleashed the Hooliganettes on me and now you try to run me over..."

It was then that Tut noticed Bailey's walking boot. "Oh my gosh! What happened to you leg?"

Bailey smiled. "I had a little accident and broke my ankle..."

Moseby turned to the twins. "Well, which one you was responsible for that?"

Bailey laughed. "Neither, Mr. Moseby. A wooden step I was stepping down on gave away and I fell. Actually, Cody is the one who took care of me afterwards..."

Zack smirked back at Moseby. "See? Not everything is my fault!"

"This time..."

Cody tried to change the subject. "So, what brings you two back to the Tipton?"

Tut smiled. "The ship is docked in Boston for the week, and we're staying here a few days to spend time with Marion's mother and brother..."

Bailey smiled. "Well, from my personal experience, my fiance's mother has been great. On the other hand, his brother can be a pain in the..."

"Hey!"

Cody, Bailey and Cassie all laugh at Zack's outburst.

Bailey finishes. "Anyways, but its not that bad...I mean, Mr. Moseby survived meeting your aunt and uncle..."

Tut laughed. "True. Speaking of which, they sent me a picture of a snowman you two built during the blizzard..."

Moseby rolled his eyes. "Yes. I appreciated that..."

Zack turns to Moseby. "So, how are you enjoying having Katie and Zoey around?"

"It feels like deja vu..."

Tut nodded. "He's right. Its actually kind of weird..."

"Why is that?"

"Its like having you both back there...except its two girls..."

Zack smirked. "So, its just like having Cody back all over again?"

Moseby rolled his eyes again. "No. Zoey works at the smoothie bar and really enjoys having fun and flirting. Katie, on the other hand, is one of the best students in the freshman class..."

Tut nods. "And that's not even the strangest thing..."

Cassie laughs. "What could be more strange than that?"

"Both of the new twins have admirers. Seems there are also two first cousins in the freshmen class from Nebraska. Chas and Billy...Chas likes to goof off and pull pranks and has gained Zoey as a partner in crime. Billy, on the other hand, is the other top student in the class. And from everything we can see, he is quite taken with Katie..."

Cassie, Zack, Cody and Bailey just look at each other and begin to laugh.

Zack shakes his head. "I like the sound of this Chas guy already..."

Bailey turns to Cody and smiles. "Sounds like you and I may want to sit down and have a little chat with your cousin, Katie..."

To be Continued...