Chapter 69

Again, I don't own any of these characters

The next day was Thanksgiving. And as Carey and Ellie had said, they were taking care of all the preparations for the meal. So, Cody and Bailey having nothing else to do, joined Zack and Cassie watching football that day. Both couldn't help but be amused by Zack's rants and pleas of help to his fantasy football players.

"Come on, Romo! Throw a touchdown for the love of God!"

Cody chuckled. "You know, Zack...I don't think he can hear you..."

Zack glared back at his brother. "I know that. Besides, that was Miles Austin's fault. He should have known better than to date a Kardashian!"

Cody just shook his head. "So, who are you 'playing' this week?"

"Woody...If I don't beat him, I'll never hear the end of it..."

"Awwww...I think it'll be alright."

Zack laughed. "What would you know? We invited you to join, but you turned his down..."

"Yeah, I was a little busy then doing something called being a college student..."

"Uh huh...You just didn't want to lose to me again..."

Cody nodded. "Yeah, Zack, you got me. Studying for classes and prepping for the MCAT were nothing, and my biggest fear was you beating me in fantasy football..."

"Then prove it..."

"Ummm...Last time I checked, your season had already started..."

"Not this year...Next year. I dare you to join our league!"

Cody sighed. "Alright...fine. When do you draft again?"

"Late August..."

Cody paused. "I don't know if I can. We may be dealing with applications to grad schools..."

Zack smirked. "I knew you were chicken..."

Cody glared at his brother. "You know...Consider me in!"

Cassie and Bailey just look at the twins and shake their heads. Before they could say something, Katie and Zoey arrived to let everyone know that Thanksgiving dinner was ready. Everyone got up and returned to Carey's suite. Everyone filled their plates and began to eat. From the get go, it was obvious which dishes Carey had made and which dishes someone else had made. But the boys knew better than to give any indication that they could tell a difference. After dinner was over, everyone sat around, digested the food they ate and watched more football.

The next couple of days were just spent relaxing and having fun. Ellie, Mitch, Amy and Michelle were planning on flying back to Seattle on Sunday afternoon after dropping the twins back off at the boat. Cody, Bailey, Cassie and Zack were going to head back early Sunday too, but all four jumped at the chance to see the S.S. Tipton again.

So, on Sunday, they hugged Carey and Arwin goodbye as they were planning on heading back to Connecticut from the boat. They agreed to drop the twins off on the boat and then everyone else off at the airport on their way back. Soon, they arrived close to the docks, and once again, Cody and Bailey took advantage of their handicap pass. They had Amy, Mitch and Ellie with them so they wouldn't have far to walk either. Porkers was leashed and ready to go once Zack, Cassie, Michelle and the twins caught up to them.

Walking up the gangplank to the S.S. Tipton was like walking back in time. Suddenly, the four of them were flooded with memories of their own time there. They helped Katie and Zoey take their things back to their cabins. Like Zack and Cody, they had been separated into two different rooms too. And as luck would have it, Katie's cabin was Bailey and London's old cabin. As Katie began to put her things away, Cody and Bailey just looked at each other and smiled. Katie couldn't help but notice.

"What are you two smiling about?"

Bailey turned to her. "This used to be my old cabin my sophomore and junior years. We have a lot of good memories in here..."

"Yeah, like what?"

Bailey smiled. "This was where we first told each other that we loved each other..."

Cody smiled and nodded. "Its also where we first slept together..."

Katie's eyes bulge out and Cody and Bailey laugh. "What Cody means is that this is where we literally first fell asleep next to each other..."

"That's good. I was about to say too much information..."

At that time, there was a knock at the door and it opened.

"Katie, I was just checking to see...Cody! Bailey!"

Cody smiled. "Kirby! Nice to see you again."

Kirby looked confused. "What are you two doing here?"

Bailey laughed. "Kirby, Katie and Zoey are cousins of Cody and Zack..."

"Cousins? Now why didn't I see that?"

Cody laughed. "Its okay. Just make sure you keep them out of trouble like you did all of us..."

"Uh uh...You guys ran me ragged..." He turns to Katie. "I once caught these two making out behind the smoothie bar!"

Katie laughs. "No way!"

Cody and Bailey nod. "Its true..." Cody turns to Kirby. "Of course, that was after we had to watch you chasing after Zack in your boxer shorts..."

Kirby paused. "You two saw that?"

Bailey nods. "Sure did..."

Kirby just shakes his head. "Well, you two are engaged now, so where you two make out is none of my business!"

Cody laughed. "We'll keep that in mind. Anyways, we met your Dad in New Haven. He's great."

Kirby nodded. "Yeah, he told me about it. I'm glad to see you're both okay...We'll, except for Bailey's ankle. Moseby told me about it a little while ago."

Bailey nodded. "And we have other news for you. Keep June 26, 2014 open in your calendar. You've got our wedding to go to on that day."

"Will do. Where's it going to be?"

"Right here on the S.S. Tipton..."

"I'll be here! Well, it was good to see you two again, but I gotta get back to my rounds. Who knows what all trouble is happening down by the donut shop..." And with that, Kirby was gone.

Bailey turned to Katie. "So...Where would this Billy be right now? I think we should meet him..."

Katie looked horrified at that. "You're joking right?"

Bailey smiled. "Yeah, we are...But you know, its been a year and a half since I've had a banana fofana, and I'm craving one..."

Cody nods. "I could go for a mango fandango..."

So, with that, the three headed up to the skydeck. It was exactly as they had left it when they headed off the boat for graduation. They immediately went over to the smoothie bar and got their drinks. As they sat there sipping on them, Cody wrapped his arm around Bailey.

"Just think...In a year and a half, this place will be decorated for our wedding..."

Bailey smiled. "I know...I can't wait."

As they were sitting there enjoying their drinks, a young man entered the skydeck, and both could see him immediately light up when he saw Katie.

Cody leaned in and whispered to Bailey. "A foot rub says that's Billy..."

Bailey shook her head. "I'm not taking that bet...I think you're right..."

The young man walks over to Katie. "Hey, Katie! Have a good break?"

Katie smiled. "Yeah. Billy, this is my cousin Cody Martin and his fiancee, Bailey Pickett..."

Billy looks at them. "You're Cody Martin and Bailey Pickett?"

Cody and Bailey look at each other. "Yeah..."

Billy smiled. "Its a pleasure to meet you two. You two are legends around here..."

"We are?"

"Yeah! The two smartest students on deck who fell in love, got full rides to Yale together, got engaged, and went on to win College Team Jeopardy!"

Cody turns to Bailey. "Well, that does sound like us..."

"You two are an inspiration to me of what I can accomplish if I work hard..."

Bailey smiled. "Thank you. Hard work and finding the right person who shares your dream..."

Billy is smiling as he looks at Katie. "Yeah...I hope I can find that person like you two did..."

To be Continued...