Here is another chapter. I think there might be about two or three more chapters before this story wraps up. :/

Everything was set up. Yesterday was really productive and Cody managed to do it all in almost one day. Zack thinks that the thought of Maya being on a date with him really gave Cody some motivation. Hey, if it helps him than Cody can go on as many dates with Maya as he wants. Zack nervously fiddles with his skinny tie. He has decided to dress up but be casual for this karaoke thing. He is wearing nice new looking jeans with a very bright turquoise shirt. On top of that shirt is a white skinny tie. Zack looks himself up and down. He decides that to make it seem like he isn't trying too hard, he should roll up his sleeves a third of the way up. Zack does that and smiles at his reflection. Sure, he has always been good looking but this was just ridiculous.

Zack opens his door quickly and looks down to fix his tie, again. He is still looking down when he bumps into someone. Judging from the way he bounced back from bumping into the person, he can easily tell its Woody. He looks up and grins as he sees Woody.

"Hey man. Are you ready for this? I am so pumped." Zack pats Woody on the back. Woody stands there and looks glumly at his friend.

"I don't know if we can go through with this-" Zack immediately interrupts him.

"Don't worry buddy, its okay to get the jitters. It is normal to be-"

"Zack I was trying to tell you something. I said that we can't do it because-" Zack disrupts again.

"I can do this. Singing is like a second nature to me. I can do it like I can-"

"For the love of baloney, Zack pay attention! What I was saying is that you can't sing because Bailey is going to leave."

Zack feels all the blood leave from his face. His smile dropped as soon as he heard Woody mention Bailey. He feels something shaking in his hand and looks down. To his surprise, he sees his hand shaking. He tries to calm himself with deep breaths but his breathing is ragged. He can't loose Bailey. Not now, not after all the crap he has had to go through in order to be able to admit to her that he likes her. He barely senses Woody place a hand on his shoulder.

"I'm sorry man. It sucks that she is going to leave because-" Woody's eyes go wide open and he slaps his hand on his mouth…hard. He immediately wines in pain but keeps his hand there. Zack looks up at Woody with a questioning gaze. Woody can tell that Zack hasn't got it yet. He lets out a sigh of relief.

"Wait…why is Bailey leaving?" Zack thinks about what Woody was saying. She is going to leave because-.Why is she leaving? Woody knows! Once he figures that out, he immediately straightens up. Zack shows the fierce determination that Bailey instilled in him to Woody in his eyes. Zack sees Woody shiver a little.

"Tell me Woody." Zack pushes up against Woody and puffs out his chest, letting his muscles show.

"I-I can't tell you. She made me promise." Woody backs up but Zack follows him.

"Who made you promise?"

"Maya."

Zack's temper roars up. "Why the hell does Maya get to choose what you say to me? She has no right being involved in Bailey and my business. So you better tell me why Maya told you to not tell me and why Bailey is leaving."

Woody gulps before spilling. "Bailey is leaving because she thought you didn't like her anymore. I don't think she is just going on vacation this time because London actually seems sad."

Zack backs up away from Woody and goes pale. He looks at his hands in disbelief. How could I do this to her?

"Maya was there when Bailey told Cody, London and me. She told me not to tell you because you might go into your shell again." Woody walks towards Zack and hugs him. It is a really manly hug. Zack hugs Woody back. They share a moment before the awkward silence starts. They immediately break away and clear their throats.

Zack shuffles his feet while thinking. He knows… him thinking, inconceivable but Bailey does that to him. He wants to think about her and not feel guilty for one fricken moment!

"Actually I am going to do the exact opposite. When does the boat dock at New York?"

Woody suspiciously looks at Zack before answering. "At 5 tonight… why?"

"Just because. I want you to tell everyone that the karaoke night starts at 5 tonight because of some changed plans or something like that. Tell the Cody to hurry his ass up and get that done. Tell Maya and London to do anything to make Bailey go to the karaoke night but don't tell her that I will be there. Okay?"

"Okay. . ." Woody says with hesitation. He looks Zack up and down one more time before leaving to follow Zack's plan.

Zack runs a hand through his hair and tries to calm himself down. He cannot get worked up just because there might be a hiccup in his plan. He closes his eyes and pictures Bailey in that beautiful white and red dress that he saw her in the night of the Mr. Moseby's recital. His memory is vivid as he thinks back. After a long moment, Zack opens his eyes and can feel the calm wash over him. That is what he is doing this for. Her smile, her breathtaking face and so much more that he likes about her. Zack smiles to himself as he makes his way out of the hallway and towards the sky deck. Its about damn time that something goes his way.

Sorry about the delay in getting to the action but it's neccissary. :] Reviews? Suggestions? Anything?