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Previously:

"We're going home?" Cody jumps up, knocking his chair over.

"Yes!" Mr. Moseby answers. They both do a spazzy, happy dance around the table, while Bailey laughs.

"Home." Zack mumbles while he and London stare at each other. "This should be interesting."

Chapter 13

"I can't believe we are back in Boston." Cody clutches the railing of the ship as he looks at the docks and the city beyond.

"No kidding." Zack leans down putting his elbows on the railing and stares gloomily at the coast. Thinking about the reactions of everyone to his relationship with London has him worried, especially about London's father. What's going to happen if Mr. Tipton doesn't approve?

"Come on, dude. Aren't you even a little bit excited?" Cody gives him a disbelieving look. "We're home!"

"I am excited." Zack turns to face his brother. "I really am. It's just…"

"Just what?" Cody crosses his arms and waits patiently for Zack to answer.

"London." Zack whispers her name, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath. It's not easy for him to admit his fears, even to his twin. Being the older brother, Zack has always thought he needed to be the strong one. Thankfully, Cody catches on quickly and rests a comforting hand on Zack's arm.

"Try not to worry." Cody looks over Zack's shoulder and smiles. "We've got your back."

Two small arms wrap around Zack's waist, hugging him from behind and London peeks around his bicep. Turning, he slides an arm around her shoulders with a soft smile. He looks up to find Bailey, Marcus, Woody, Maya and Addison nodding their heads behind her. Never have Zack and London ever felt so blessed in the their friends as they do right now.

"Don't forget about us." Mr. Moseby and Miss Tuttweiler walk up to the group. "I know I may not have agreed with your relationship in the beginning but there is no denying how happy you make London, Zack. Amazingly, you both have been a good influence on each other. Since this is obviously what London wants, then we are behind you too… but I still have my eyes on you." Mr. Moseby gives them a half smile, half grimace. Miss Tuttweiler stands beside him dabbing at her eyes with Mr. Moseby's handkerchief and smiling.

"Thank you." London squeals and hugs Mr. Moseby close. She's always seen him as a father figure so having his blessing is important to her. Kissing him on the cheek, she walks back into Zack's arms.

"Zack! Why are you hugging London Tipton?" The voice of his Mom interrupts them and everyone sees her standing a little ways away, shock written in her features. "I think you have some explaining to do young man, but first I need to hug you and Cody. I've missed my boys so much." Zack and Cody rush up to do as she asks. As they step away, she looks up into their faces. "Boy, did you guys get tall."

"You got short." Zack teases and they laugh.

Carrie Martin sobers up quickly and crosses her arms in front of her, the picture of a concerned mother. She looks from Zack to London and back again. "Now, start talking."

Zack rolls his eyes but can't help grinning as he pulls London up beside him, grasping her delicate hand in his own. If he's going to do this, he might as well do this right. "Mom, I want you to say hello to my girlfriend, London Tipton." Zack gazes adoringly down at London, while she blushes.

"Girlfriend?" Carrie's eyes widen as she takes in the sight of them together. A frown mars her face but softens as she watches the warmth in their eyes, the obvious caring. "Are you sure you want to do this?"

"What do you mean?" Zack and London move closer together.

"I mean are you sure you want to take this risk?" Carrie raises an eyebrow at the couple. "If this doesn't work out, I don't want to see you lose your friendship over it. I love you both and I don't want to see either of you get hurt. This is a big step, an important decision that you can't go into lightly."

"She's worth the risk, Mom." Zack unknowingly repeats the same sentiments London said to Bailey not so long ago. He kisses London's temple affectionately. "I love her."

"I love you too." London whispers up to him, hugging his waist. She sighs in happiness that Zack declared his feelings in front on his mom, causing a warm, fuzziness in the pit of her stomach.

"Okay." Smiling at them, Carrie gives in.

"Okay?" Zack meets his mom's gaze in surprise.

"Yep. Okay." Carrie hugs them both. "You're old enough to decide this for yourself. I just want you to be happy." A tear slips down her cheek.

"Are you okay, Carrie?" London asks in concern, startling Carrie.

"Oh yeah. It's just… my little men are growing up." More tears streak down her cheeks. "I'm just so happy." Carrie cries out, pulling Zack and Cody in for another big hug. Letting go, she backs away from them. "I'm going to go wait for you on the dock." Carrie walks over to the ramp, sniffling into a tissue she pulled from her purse.

"I think she took that pretty well." Zack shrugs his shoulders and watches her leave. Finally free from their mother, Cody and Zack wrap an arm around the waists of their girlfriends. The four couples discuss plans for their trip into Boston with everyone agreeing that they have to see the Tipton.

Their worries laid to rest for the moment, Zack leans down and presses his lips softly against London's. She raises her hands and gently frames his face, smiling into the kiss.

"What the heck is this?"

Yes, that is most definitely a cliffhanger. I'm so evil. Wah-ha-ha-ha! So let me have it. Who do you think has just seen them? How many of you are ready for some good drama? Please Review and tell me what you think.

btw~Sorry if I spelled Carrie wrong. I couldn't remember how they spell it in the show. Same goes for Tuttweiler.