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Previously:

"Cole, do you think Dylan would be willing to come for a visit?" Cody asks his cousin. Cole, catching on, matches his cousins' grins.

"I think he can be persuaded." Cole answers as they head into the apartment.

Chapter 8 Part 1

More often than over the next week, Maddie could be found with Zack during her spare time. They would hang out at his apartment or she would listen during his band's practice. They would study together at the library which Maddie finds to be a fascinating experience. Never having thought of him as being particularly studious, she found this side of Zack very attractive. The way he bites his lower lip when he's concentrating or mumbles to himself while jotting down notes sends tingles through her heart much like his touch does with the rest of her.

After Maddie finishes classes the following Friday, she heads over to Zack's place to see him. She knock lightly on the door and walks in after hearing someone yell that it's open. Walking into the living room, she stops suddenly at the sight before her. The girl in her squeals in delight at the sight of four extremely attractive, almost identical males dominating the room. They lounge about on various chairs and all smile broadly at her.

"Disconcerting isn't it?" London says from the kitchen table where she is sitting with Bailey.

"No kidding!" Maddie answers, her voice a little high pitched. "Thank God all four of you don't go to this school. I don't think the female population could handle it." The guys laugh while the girls roll their eyes. Maddie sets down her bag and walks over to Zack, sitting down on his lap since no other seats are available. London, liking this idea, comes over and sits down on Cody's leaving Bailey to sit by herself at the table. Cole, not wanting to leave her out, waves her over to his recliner and pats the armrest. Bailey happily takes sits there, giving Cole a small smile in thanks.

"Now that we're all here, what's the plan?" Dylan asks the group. "Cole didn't give me many details other than to say someone was messing with our Maddie and you need my help. No body messes with one of our girls." Maddie blushes at that and Zack wraps an arm around her for a quick hug. They quickly tell Dylan about Greg and everything leading up to now. Dylan, upset, stands up and pulls Maddie into his arms for a brotherly hug. "Don't worry Maddie. We'll take care of this."

"Hey, get your own girl." Zack tells him, good-naturedly, pulling Maddie back down onto his lap. Maddie kisses Zack on the cheek affectionately before turning back to Dylan.

"Thanks for coming to help." Maddie says with a smile.

"That brings us back to the matter at hand." Dylan says, sitting back down. "What is the plan?"

Just as they are going to explain, another knock is heard on the front door. "They're here!" Maddie squeals, jumping up to answer the door. She opens is wide and hugs the three girls who enter enthusiastically. Maddie and the newcomers turn to face the room and everyone stares at them as they stare right back. "Everyone, I'd like you to meet my sisters: Shannon, Elizabeth and Moira." She points to each girl in turn. "Girls, these are my friends: London and Cody, Bailey, Cole, Dylan and Zack." Everyone waves as their name is mentioned.

"I can't believe how much you look alike." Cody says in astonishment. The rest nod their heads in agreement. The only one not really shocked is Zack because he had seen pictures of her family, which is how they came up with their plan.

"Us?" The girls say in unison. Moira on the end laughs. "Have you guys looked in the mirror lately?"

Zack and Dylan grab the chairs from the dining room and set them in the living room so everyone can sit down together. They resume their seats and Maddie sits back down on Zack's lap, making sure her sisters don't get any ideas about him. The sisters sit down and look at Zack intently, causing him to blush from their scrutiny.

"So this is the famous Zack you've told us about." Shannon says from her spot by Bailey.

Zack grins up at Maddie. "Been talking about me huh?" He teases, wrapping his arm around her waist.

"Try nonstop for years." Shannon answers for her, warming up to her topic. "When we were kids, she was always coming home with stories of your exploits, saying how clever you are and how sweet. We actually got sick of hearing it. Zack this. Zack that. An occasional Cody thrown in or London from time to time but always you. It's fun to finally meet you in person. You are a legend at our house."

"A legend, huh?" Zack raises an eyebrow at Maddie.

"Oh don't give me that look." Maddie smacks his arm. "With all those crazy stunts you pulled at the Tipton, is it any wonder you came up in conversation a lot?"

"Oh please!" Elizabeth rolls her eyes at Maddie. "We all know that, if it wasn't for the age gap, you would have been all over him. You were crazy over Zack even back then."

Maddie buries her face in Zack's neck in embarrassment. "I never should have invited them." She mumbles. "Can't we get back to the topic at hand?"

"I don't know. I'm finding this conversation pretty fascinating." Zack answers with a cocky twist to his lips. "I think I'd like to hear more."

"Zack." Maddie says warningly.

"Fine." Zack gives up for now. "So, we have a plan. It's going to make this Greg character wish he had never even heard of Maddie Fitzpatrick." He explains the plan to everyone and, with a few suggestions and alterations, they are all on board. "Sweet Thang, why don't you take the girls into my room so they can change their outfits. Guys, follow me into Cole's for yours." The two groups separate into the different rooms to get ready. London and Bailey help Maddie and her sisters with their hair and makeup.

Zack knocks on his bedroom door. "Everyone decent?" The door opens and he walks in to find four 'Maddies' wearing identical short black dresses with sparkly belts, identical hairdos and identical makeup. "Impressive." Zack compliments before going without hesitation to the real Maddie to give her a kiss.

"How did you know it was me?" Maddie asks with her arms wrapped around his waist.

"For one, I'm a twin so I know how to tell people apart by the details." Zack answers. "For two, I'd know you even if I was blindfolded."

"Aaaawwwww." Several pairs of eyes stare at Zack in feminine admiration. Maddie looking around, gives them a glare and hugs Zack closer.

"We're ready to go whenever you are." Zack lets go of Maddie and walks back out the door with a wink. "We'll be waiting in the living room."

"I'd try to steal that hunk of yumminess from you Maddie but he really doesn't see anyone but you." Moira says, looking at the closed door dreamily. "You are so lucky."

"Dylan is still available." Maddie answers with a smile.

Moira grins back at her. "Enough said."

The girls grab their matching purses and leave the bedroom. In the living room, they find the guys standing around talking about the upcoming night. Hearing the girls approach, they turn and take the girls breath away. All four guys are wearing black slacks and white button down shirts, so gorgeous they look like the cover for GQ.

Zack claps his hands and rubs them together, getting everyone's attention. "I think we are ready to go. Maddie is suppose to be at the restaurant at seven. London, who's friends with the owner, has the wait staff ready and will be seated at a table nearby as backup. She has also arranged to have Bailey as our waitress. Greg never paid any attention to her so with a different hair style and glasses, he won't recognize her. Moira and Dylan will be the first to go in. Next Elizabeth and Cole. Then Shannon and Cody. Finally, Maddie and me. I'll leave it up to you how you want to steal your 'Maddie' away, just remember the next 'Maddie' can't go in until the previous one leaves. Greg can not see more than one of you until the end. Everyone got it?"

They all nod their heads and leave in the couples assigned, each discussing their plan of action. The last out the door, are Maddie and Zack. After locking up, he takes her hand and laces their fingers together. "Don't worry, Sweet Thang. We've got this." He kisses the back of her hand.

Later, outside the restaurant…

Yes, I know y'all want to hear about the prank. I will get it up ASAP. Meanwhile, let me know what you think of this first half. Please Review!