Chapter 1

Again, I don't own any of these characters

2013 was here and with it January. The first fell on a Tuesday. Cody and Bailey had two weeks before classes started back while Zack, Cassie, Addison and Woody had three weeks. But, all six were anxious to head back to their apartments. For the four from Storrs, they were ready to be back on campus and had to get ready for spring rush. For Cody and Bailey, Bailey was anxious for her doctor's appointment on Thursday morning. So, Tuesday night was everyone's last night in Boston as they all planned to head back to campus on Wednesday morning.

They spent one last night hanging out with Carey and Arwin. Knowing she had Arwin and how devoted he was to her, the twins felt better about leaving their mom in Boston. Still, they both did wonder just how serious the relationship between them was. They were pretty sure where Arwin would like to see it go, but neither wanted to intrude into their mother's love life. Now that they were both adults themselves and in adult relationships, it was a subject they knew was none of their business.

Wednesday morning found them packed up again and on their way back west. Just past the rest area they normally met Zack and Cassie at, the Storrs four turned off to head towards UCONN. Cody and Bailey made their way back through Hartford and finally south to New Haven. Arriving back home, they unloaded the SUV and let Porkers out to frolic. Once he was done, Bailey gathered him and lead him back inside while Cody went next door to get their mail from Jo and Bill. To Cody's disappointment and relief at the same time, their scores hadn't come yet. The rest of the evening was spent doing laundry again and another run to the grocery store to get food back in the house.

Early the next morning, Cody and Bailey made their way back to student health for Bailey's doctor's appointment. They were called back to an exam room and again waited for the doctor to see them. After even more waiting, the doctor did finally arrive.

"Alright, its time to see just how that ankle is doing. Let's get you into x-ray and hope its the last one you have to take..."

Bailey made her way to the radiology room, and was happy to take off the walking boot for the x-ray. Once it was done, Bailey returned to the exam room and waited with Cody. Cody turned to her and smiled.

"Admit it...You're going to miss coming in to get pictures taken of your foot..."

Bailey rolled her eyes and laughed. "Oh, you know me..."

"Well, lets hope this is the last one..."

Bailey nodded. "I know..."

Finally, the doctor returned to the exam room with the x-ray and a big smile.

"Congratulations, Miss Pickett...Your ankle has healed perfectly. You will no longer need the walking boot..."

Bailey sighed in relief. "Thank you so much..."

Cody smiled too. "So, what do we need to do now?"

"Well, we need to set up an initial appointment for Miss Pickett to begin physical therapy so she can regain motion, function and strength back in her ankle..." The doctor turned to Cody. "She can do it on her own, but it would be easier if she had someone she trusted to help her..."

Cody nodded. "Just tell me what to do..."

Bailey smiled at him before turning back to the doctor. "How often will I need to come in for physical therapy?"

The doctor checked his chart. "Twice a week...Your physical therapist will be able to give you more exact details than I can..."

Bailey nodded. "Okay."

"I know you're a student and you work, but I would recommend having at least two days between each session to give your ankle time to heal and recover..."

Bailey paused to think. "Well, I work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but I could come in after classes on Mondays and Fridays..."

"They should be able to work with that...I assume that fits your schedule as well, Mr. Martin?"

Cody nodded. "Absolutely. Is there anything else I can do to help outside of her physical therapy sessions?"

The doctor smiled. "Of course. Physical therapy will give her a list of exercises that Miss Pickett will need to do every day. Will you help her with those?"

Cody smiled. "Absolutely."

Bailey turned to Cody and smiled. "Is this going to be payback for me making you do those exercises to build back up your wrist?"

Cody laughed. "Maybe..."

Bailey just shook her head. "So, I don't need the walking boot anymore, right?"

"Correct. I'm going to give you an ankle brace I want you to wear during the day when you will be on your ankle the most. You don't have to wear it at night thought. This is just to give your ankle additional support while you are building the strength back up. And don't worry, you will be able to wear it comfortably over top socks and with shoes..."

Bailey sighed. "Shoes...I can't believe I forgot to bring my other shoe to put back on..."

Cody smiled at her and he held up a bag. "I didn't..."

Bailey grinned at him. "Thank you, Codykins..."

The doctor laughed. "Let me get you that brace and we'll get you out of here. But don't forget...your initial physical therapy appointment is tomorrow..."

Bailey was fitted for the brace, and for the first time in months, put a shoe on her right foot. As she and Cody headed back out to the car, Cody stopped and smiled at her again.

"What?"

Cody held up the SUV keys. "I figured you might want these..."

Bailey's face lit up. "Oh my gosh...I forgot to ask if I could drive again!"

"I asked while you were signing the final insurance papers...You're good to go, Bails."

Bailey walked over and grabbed the keys from him. She was about to walk to the driver's side when she turned back around and kissed Cody.

"What did I do to deserve that?"

"For everything you've done throughout this whole ordeal. I know at times I didn't make it easy on you, but you never once faltered in helping me and supporting me..."

Cody shrugged. "You know I would do anything for you..."

"I know. And it means a lot when you tell me that, but I've seen with my own two eyes that those just weren't words. You backed them up with actions. And that means the world to me."

"Well, why don't we get out of here and see if you still remember how to drive?"

Bailey grinned at him. "Is that a challenge?"

"No...but I am grateful we have dual airbags..."

Bailey swatted Cody's arm. "Cody!"

Cody grinned at her. "I'm kidding...Why don't we head over to the registrar's office and pick up our transcripts?"

"Alright..."

They both get back in the car, and as Bailey hit the switch so that the driver's seat and mirrors adjust to her preset conditions. As she was doing that, Cody jokingly pulled out the blindfold they had left in in the glove compartment after Bailey's birthday. Jokingly, he acted like he was going to put it on.

Bailey just shook her head. "What am I going to do with you?"

"Awww...Come on, if it had been the other way around, you would have done the same thing..."

"Well..." She laughed. "I would if I had thought of it..."

Thankfully, they didn't have too far to go to get to the registrar's office. Bailey was a little rusty driving, but she did fine. After picking up their official transcripts, they made their way back home. Once she pulled in behind their apartment, she put the SUV in park and turned it off.

"I'm going to go get Porkers to let him out, why don't you go check the mail?"

Cody nodded and began to walk around front. Bailey went in the back door, and Porkers trotted up to her. She smiled at him and lead him back outside so he could run around. It was then Bailey noticed Cody returning from out front with the strangest expression on his face.

"Cody, is everything okay?"

Cody just looked at her. "Our scores are in..."

To be Continued...