Chapter 4: Big Happy Family
After being surprised that Big Z is gonna be the caretakers of 5 California penguins, Z came up to Cody and began to talk with each other.
"Hey, Cody. I understand that you feel like you've been isolated your whole life and without a father. Being here has changed your life, hasn't it?" said Z.
"Yeah. It has." said Cody.
"Well, anyway, I looked over a few people from Shiverpool and told me that you should adopt Cody, and I have. I want to try and be your dad. I really want you to be my son and maybe even spend time with you." said Z.
Cody was speechless and got a little emotional. He came up to Big Z and hugged him tightly after hearing what Z said to him. Then, he asked, "What about Joe?"
"Joe's family came up to me and told me, 'Joey has been hanging around with Cody and being like best brothers. I think you should make him be his foster dad, knowing he hasn't had one.' and I said, 'Yeah.' Bring Joe over here."
"All right. Hey, Joe. Come here." said Cody.
Joe came up to Cody and Z and said, "What's up?"
"Joe, how would you like for me to be your dad and Cody as your brother?" asked Z.
Joe looked very shocked and very content and said, "You serious? That's radical!" After that, Cody hugged Joe and said, "We're brothers! Real brothers, man!"
"I know! That's awesome!" said Cody.
"What's going on?" asked Miranda.
"Z is going to be our foster dad." said Cody.
"Really? We're gonna be foster siblings! Isn't that awesome!" exclaimed Crush.
"All right. Let's celebrate by surfing!" exclaimed Z.
Everyone cheered and picked up their surfboards and Z saw Lani coming forth. Z said, "Hey, Lani. Cody's your brother now. I just adopted him, Joe and the California kids."
"That's great! You're my little brother." said Lani as he hugged Cody.
"Z has been like a father to you, hasn't he?" asked Cody.
"He always has and always will be." said Lani.
Lani came up to Z and hugged him tightly and embraced her. Then, he said, "Go find a surfbaord. We're surfing as a family."
Cody came up to Z and said, "I'm proud to call you my dad."
Z chuckled softly and said, "Not as glad as I am to call you my son. Come on, let's surf."
"You got it..., dad." said Cody.
As they surfed in the sunset, the radio played Miley Cyrus' "Right Here" on the radio as they surfed. Cody looked at them and realized that they are like family. Cody surfed with his new family as the song plays.
I'll be right here where you need me
Anytime, just keep believein'
And I'll be
Right here
If you ever need a friend
Someone to care and understand
I'll be
Right here
All you have to do is call my name
No matter how close or far away
Ask me once and I'll come
I'll come runnin'
And when I can't be with you, dream me near
Keep me in your heart and I'll appear
All you gotta do is
Turn around, close your eyes, look inside
I'm right here
Isn't it great
Now that you know that
I'm ready to go, wherever your at
Anywhere
I'll be here, yeah
All you have to do is call my name
No matter how close or far away
Ask me once and I'll come
I'll come runnin'
And when I can't be with you, dream me near
Keep me in your heart and I'll appear
All you gotta do is
Turn around, close your eyes, look inside
I'm right here
Whenever you need me
There's no need to worry
You know that I'm gonna be...
Right here
Ask me once and I'll come
I'll come runnin'
And when I can't be with you, dream me near
Keep me in your heart and I'll appear
All you gotta do is
Turn around, close your eyes, look inside
I'm right here
Whoa, yeah, yeah
I'm right here
As they surfed until the sun went down, Cody, Z, Joe, Manny, Crush, Timmy, Brick and Miranda realized that they will be family and will be here for each other for a long time to come and they'll always have their back, no matter what.