Mrs. Benson woke up the next morning prompt (6 am) and went into his beloved sons room. Only to find a total shock. Her beautiful son and Sam both in Freddie's bed. What was he doing? She ran out and woke up Spencer, and told him it was an 'emergency'. Spencer hurriedly followed her into the bedroom. He could see the situation of this 'emergency'. He smiled at Mrs. Benson, and woke up Carly, who groaned. But then got out her camera as instructed. Sam and Freddie were laid facing each other, Freddie had his arms round her waist and they both wore a giant smile. They looked so peaceful, so happy. But not for long. Carly took a snapshot before…

"FFRREEDDWWAARRDD BBEENNSSOONN!" Mrs. Benson screamed. Sam and Freddie's eyes opened with a start. They both sat up straight, and saw everyone looking at them. They both blushed, and tried to hide it by rolling into the pillow. This plan failed though, as they both rolled a tad too far and fell out of bed. Where has this situation

happened before?

Carly snapped a photo and then they both quickly stood up and brushed themselves off.

"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING FREDDIE!" Mrs. Benson screamed. Freddie looked scared. Sam took over.

"Fredward was very cold last night, and you see I thought you might be sad if he caught pneumonia and died. So I took matters into my own hands, and gave him my blanket. Then I had no blanket, and was really cold, so I got in next to him, just to, yanno err… Stay alive?" Sam said as convincingly as she could.

"Sam, you saved my life!" Freddie squealed, playing along. Well, half of the story was true anyway. He turned to Sam and hugged her, surprisingly not receiving a wedgie, or a 'Eww! There's a dork hugging me!' They pulled away, and Freddie mouthed a 'Thanks' to Sam. Carly eyed them both cautiously. Something was defiantly going on between these two. Mrs. Benson believed the story, and let him off. And also thanked Sam for saving her sons life. But she also eyed them both cautiously, and knew something was going on. She decided to observe him over the coming day, and then get help.

"Please please please tell us where we are going!" Carly pleaded for the last time.

"Nope!" Spencer had another surprise outing for them today. Mrs. Benson had come in her car, so they now had a five-seated car, so it wasn't so squashed in the back. Carly insisted on sitting near the window, so Freddie was squashed in the middle between the two girls. Just his luck!

They drove for about 10 minutes and then pulled in the car park… of a ZOO!

"Here you go guys! This is where we will be spending our day!"

"WOOOOOO!" Carly shouted excitedly. They all jumped out of the car and ran towards the entrance. Mrs. Benson was carrying a backpack which had all the necessary (and unnecessary) things packed for the day-trip. They paid for the admission and got in.

"Ok guys, what animal do you want to see first?"

"THE CHICKENS! THE CHICKENS!" Sam jumped up and down.

"Sam! They don't do chickens in a zoo!" Carly corrected.

"But I'm hungry!" Sam complained. Mrs. Benson noticed her son chuckling at her outbursts, looking at her with life in his eyes.

"We can eat soon Sam! First, let's go see the lions!" Carly said perkily. She ran ahead, Sam and Freddie following. The two adults just walked behind.
"The lions are so big!" Carly exclaimed.

"Just like Freddie!" Sam teased.

"Actually, I'm quite small for my age!"
"And you're proud of that?"
"What is the point of this argument?" Carly asked. Can they go two minutes without fighting? Answer - YES! They seemed to be getting on perfectly fine last night!

"There is no point to this pointlessly pointless argument!" Freddie stated.

"Then why are we still pointlessly continuing this pointlessly pointless argument?" Sam asked, getting her tongue tied. They both looked at each other and burst out laughing.

"You two are unbelievable!" Carly stated.

After around an hour of looking at the animals, they decided they had heard enough of Sam's whining to eat, and decided to eat. Mrs. Benson had packed a picnic style lunch, so they found a spot of grass near the elephants. Mrs. Benson had packed everyone but Sam a tuna sandwich. Freddie had begged her earlier this morning to make Sam a bacon and chicken one. Apparently they were her favorite. Strange boy! Mrs. Benson was seriously starting to worry about the health of him!

"You got made me a bacon and chicken one? Cool!" Sam cried, obviously satisfied. Freddie smiled.

"I heard they are your favorite!" Mrs. Benson said. They all tucked into the picnic, which was surprisingly delicious, they were all chatting about the holiday so far when suddenly, Carly was soaking!

"Ahhh! Alright, who did that?" She said standing up. She eyed Sam. She was dripping from head to toe in water, and all of her food was also covered. Sam and Freddie burst out laughing when they saw who the culprit was.

"Carly, I think I have found out who it was!" Freddie sang.

"Sam?"
"No, it wasn't me dumbo! Look behind you!" Carly turned around slowly to see two elephants leaning over the edge, sucking in water from a giant puddle. The elephant had sprayed her! The other elephant had filled up her trunk and was ready to spray. It aimed for Carly, but she ducked, Freddie moved Sam out of the way, so it ended up hitting Spencer! He had exactly the same reaction as Carly, and Freddie and Sam were laughing all the way through, clearly enjoying themselves!

They then went to see the monkeys, tigers, flamingos, apes, zebras, Meer cats, snakes, wolves, racoons, eagles, and hawks. But they couldn't be bothered to see the baboons! On the ride home, they had a sing-song on the way home, much to Sam's dislike. But by the end she kinda joined in. Kinda.

Mrs. Benson had watched her son all day. He had been spending an unusual large amount of time with Sam. He had been laughing along with her, laughing at her jokes, blushing when Sam grabbed his hand and dragged him against his will to the wolves, and been strangely close to her. The holiday-makers had now settled into the apartment. They were going to a restraunt for tea tonight, so they were all just relaxing before then. She walked into Freddie's room to find him laid on his back facing the ceiling, smiling madly. She decided that now she would ask for help. She went to her laptop and typed in Best Mums Forever Club. As you can tell by the name, it was an online site and weekly group that was for over-protective mums. And Mrs. Benson was one of them. She logged in once the site had loaded, and then asked a 'Community Question'.

My 15 year old son, Freddie has been acting really strange lately. I have just walked in on him lying on his bed, grinning at his ceiling! He has been acting strange around me, and both of his best friends. He has been acting weirdly nice around the person he is supposed to hate! What is up with him? - Mrs. Benson | Gold member

She read through her question, and when she was certain it was right, posted it. She put her laptop volume on full so she would hear the 'ping!' that meant she had a reply. She walked through to the bedroom to find Carly, Sam and Freddie talking iCarly. They were planning the web show that they would do live from their hotel room tomorrow night. She left them to it and went to the kitchen to make sure all of the knives were out of Freddie's reach. She suddenly heard the awaited sound. 'Ping!'. She walked swiftly to her laptop (running is dangerous) and she opened up the webpage. This is what she read.

I know it is hard, but it sounds like Freddie has a crush. A big one. Usually when they aimlessly stare at the ceiling, they are dreaming about this girl or are in deep thought about them, or even fantasizing. He may be acting weird because he doesn't really know who to talk to, especially if there is no dad in the house. I suggest you to leave him be, and see how it goes.- Rosie Madison | Silver Member.

Mrs. Benson stared at the screen in disbelief. Freddie was crushing? But on who? She was pretty sure he was well over Carly after she had rejected him so many times. Who was this girl? It obviously wasn't Sam was it? They hate each other. This calls for investigation!

Spencer was quite proud of himself these last few days. For one, he hadn't set fire to anything, and second he had been a very responsible adult in his eyes. He wasn't so glad Mrs. Benson had turned up, but oh well. Nothings perfect!

Dear diary,

It's the second day of the holiday now, and it has been amazing! I haven't managed to make any sculptures yet, but it has still been fantastic! I intend to soon.

Yesterday Mrs. Benson decided to join us, which none of us had a happy reaction towards. Carly has been quite quiet, and I really don't know why. The three kids are doing iCarly tomorrow night from their bedroom and I am sure it will go just as planned. Sam and Freddie have been acting seriously strange though. They have at times actually been nice to each other, but have both been acting strange round everyone. I wonder what is going on…

Spencer:D

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Dear diary,

I am really enjoying the holiday, just something doesn't seem right. Mrs. Benson showed up yesterday much to all of our dislike, but I for some random reason find it comforting her being here. Freddie has been acting really abnormally recently, and I want to know what is up!

Sam is calling me now, so gotta go!

Carly xx

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Dear this thing Carly forces me to write in to help my anger issues even though I don't need to,

I had an amazing day at the zoo! (But if you tell anyone, you're dead. Puckett doesn't do enjoying) we had Freddie's mum's car, so it wasn't so squashed in the back. Oh, and before I go into the detail, me and Freddie shared a bed last night! It was freezing and I suggested we both had two duvets! I had just forgotten about the morning consequences… Freddie's mum went ballistic! I covered up for him though, and he seemed grateful. Though I have to stop doing nice things! Puckett doesn't do nice! Especially for nubs! (Even cute ones…(Not that Freddie's cute or anything…)) Ok. I gotta stop with the brackets. Now.

You know what; you don't need to know about the zoo. You're just a diary. You won't understand. I. had. Fun.

Bye.

SSAAMM.

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Dear diary,

Today's been kinda weird. Firstly, last night, Sam got into bed next to me! She was cold and so was I, so we put both duvets on top so then we both had double warmth! I somehow ended up putting my hands round her waist during the night, but Carly won't show me the photo. My mum went ballistic, but then Sam covered for me, which was really sweet of her! Ok, once again I'm talking about Sam too much. I mean she's just so pretty, and I know she bullies me but I don't know, I just can't help but like WAIT! I can't find my eraser! Noooo! If anyone sees this diary I am D.E.A.D.

HELP ME.

FREDWARD.

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