Hey guys! TDI Charlie Brown here! It's been a fun journey with this story. I seriously did not expect it to get as popular as it did. I hope this inspires some more Codette stories out there. Before I finish this story up, I should send a few "Thank You's" out there.

First, I want to thank "Gwennie-Black" from deviant art for designing the awesome poster for this story! If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out and compliment her on a job well done!

Next, "The Kobold Necromancer" for advertising this story to the readers when it first started. I only had a couple people reading this story at first. But once he promoted it on his deviant art page, the number of reads, hits, reviews, etc. sky rocketed! This seriously gave me the motivation to keep writing it! Thanks buddy!

"TDDolphin" for reviewing every chapter and inspiring me to keep on going by writing some epic "Codette" stories like "Kingdom Hearts: Cody's Story" and "Ocean Falls High School". Both stories are written extremely well and are a fun read. Go check them out and let TDDolphin know s/he is doing a good job.

There are so many more of you out there to thank. I'm sorry if I didn't mention each one of you individually, but let it be known that I appreciate each and every review/follow/favorite that this story got. Here's hoping that I can create another story as fun, dramatic, and worthy of some of the great stories on this site!

Okay! Enough of that. Let's get to what you're all waiting for! THE EPILOGUE!

(Seven Years Later)

Cody was frantically pacing back and forth in the hospital waiting room. He wiped the sweat pouring off his forehead with a handkerchief, his hands trembling the entire time.

'I should have gotten her here sooner,' he panicked. 'Maybe I should have called that ambulance. Maybe I should have called in sick today. I could have been there for her in her time of need. But...'

"Cody? Dude? Is everything all right?"

Cody's thoughts were interrupted when he heard the familiar voice of his good friend Owen. Cody turned around and saw his large friend standing at the entrance of the hospital waiting room alongside Leshawna and DJ.

"How's Bridgette?" DJ asked, holding some flowers.

"I... I'm not sure," Cody replied, his voice clearly shaking. "The doctors won't tell me a thing."

"Oh, my poor girl. You'd better pull through Bridgette," Leshawna quivered, hugging Owen for support. The large friend was happy to comfort her.

"Well, let's sit down for now," DJ insisted. "There's nothing we can do until the doctor's come out and fill us in."

DJ led the frantic Cody to a nearby chair and sat next to him, attempting to calm him down. Fortunately for Cody, DJ was an expert at this. After Total Drama World Tour, DJ had taken up studying counseling for youths at risk in a sports ministry alongside Tyler. He was able to bring out the best in young adults wanting to pursue a career in sports all while helping them with personal issues with their lives.

Owen led Leshawna to another chair and consulted her. Leshawna did well for herself after Total Drama World Tour. She had continued with reality television. It seemed to suit her. Sometimes she would be a guest judge on a fashion show critiquing certain clothing styles (most notably Lindsay's new show "Dresses Of Tomorrow") or she would be a guest contestant (Most notably Eva's hit reality show "Athletic rookies vs. All Stars"). But in spite of her success on television, she still was emotional whenever it came to the well being of her friends. Especially one as close to her as Bridgette.

Owen was also doing well for himself seven years later. He had turned to DJ and his mother for advice in starting up a chain of restaurants. DJ's mothers was more than happy to help him out since she still had a desire to teach gourmet cooking to the world. Together, the two had opened twelve successful restaurants all throughout Norther America. Seven being located in Canada and five in the United States. Sometimes DJ would help with recipe's whenever he wasn't busy with his sports ministry. Even Izzy and Ezekiel lent him a hand in managing a couple restaurants... when they weren't busy with their nine kids.

"I didn't know Zeke had it in him to keep up with Izzy," Owen chuckled.

"I didn't think Izzy was crazy enough to want to keep having kids after she gave birth to two sets of twins," Leshawna shuddered. "And to think she wants more!"

"Tell me about it. Just when you think Izzy can't get crazier." DJ added.

Cody didn't say a word. He was too preoccupied with his wife in the operating room. Cody and Bridgette had continued their relationship after Total Drama World Tour. Once they were released from the hospital after the finale, Bridgette used some of her prize money to take Cody on a vacation to Australia, where some of the finest beaches in the world were located. The first thing she did was teach him how to surf. Cody fell off the board numerous times at first. But after many hours of practice, he found himself able to stay on the board. Sure, he was nothing compared to Bridgette. But he didn't mind. After all, she rewarded his hard work with some make-out sessions after each successful ride.

Three years later, Cody had finally asked Bridgette to marry him. There was no hesitation from the surfer's part when she accepted his proposal. The two were married a year later, spent their honeymoon on a Jamaican resort, and began their life together in Toronto, Ontario. Bridgette had gotten her veterinarian science degree and was hired as an assistant at a local clinic, which she absolutely loved.

Cody had gotten a job after completing a two year associates degree in computer engineering at the same clinic Bridgette worked at as computer maintenance engineer. He was asked to travel to other clinics the company had located all around Ontario to fix computer problems or to keep the system maintenance up to date.

Sure, they had their struggles along the way. Their apartment rent wasn't cheap and the bills were no fun. They had their disagreements and their quarrels. But that was marriage. And they found compromises that worked and enjoyed the make-up time they had afterward. (Yes, some of these make-up sessions involved the bedroom with the curtains closed).

But now, Cody was in a hospital waiting room. And his wife was in surgery. The more he thought about this, the more sick he felt. What if something had gone wrong? What if the procedure had failed? What if they couldn't bring Bridgette back? He couldn't imagine his life without her. Not after only being married to her three years. He was looking forward to three more years with her. And three after those four. And many, many more after THOSE three. It was too soon to say good-bye to her.

"Mr. Anderson?"

Cody's head perked up instantly. A doctor was standing in front of him with a clipboard.

"How's my wife doctor?" Cody frantically asked as he stood to his feet.

"Well, Mr. Anderson... according to these reports..."

Cody and the other four held their breaths. The suspense was too much for them to bare. Especially Cody.

"Mr. Anderson... your wife, Bridgette...

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Cody breathed a sigh of relief. And then, he smiled the greatest smile of his life! Everything was all right! And not only that, but he had a baby girl! A daughter! He was a brand new father married to a wonderful, beautiful, new mother. And they were the parents to a baby girl.

"That's wonderful!" DJ exclaimed as he too rose from his chair. "Congratulations Cody!"

"That's AWESOME! WHOO HOO!" Owen cheered.

"Owen! We're in a hospital," Leshawna scolded.

"Oops... sorry. I meant... whoo hoo." he whispered.

Leshawna then approached Cody and embraced him a monster hug. "Congratulations little man," she said excitedly.

Cody was too excited to reply. Never had he felt happier than he did right now.

"But wait! Doctor!" Cody suddenly said. "Are you SURE everything went okay? I mean, I did get her here late and..."

"Mr. Anderson, please. Calm yourself. I assure you that everything is fine. There were no complications with the delivery and both Mrs. Anderson and your daughter are perfectly healthy."

"Are you sure? Maybe you should check again. I mean, I DID get her here two minutes later than I should have and..."

"Say WHAT now?!"

Cody jumped as Leshawna raised her voice.

"You mean to tell me that you had everyone worrying and panicking because you got her to the hospital TWO MINUTES late?!"

"...according to his schedule, I would like to add," the doctor chuckled. "In actuality, he got her here earlier than most women going into labor arrive."

Leshawna, Owen, and DJ were glaring at the new father. Cody gulped nervously.

"Heh... sorry about that," Cody apologized. "I was just worried because... because..."

"Aww, don't worry about it," DJ replied as he patted him on the back. "We get it. You're a nervous wreck because this is your first baby and you didn't want anything to go wrong and all that."

"I guess I forgive you," Leshawna added. "After all, I'm not about to make my girl a widow right after she had her first baby."

Cody's eyes bulged at Leshawna's comments.

"I'm just teasing," she replied. "But seriously, you worried over arriving TWO MINUTES LATER than you wanted?!"

"Let's forget about it already," DJ replied. "I'm sure Cody doesn't want to stand here defending himself. He's probably ready to go meet his new daughter."

"Yeah! I'm wanna meet her, too!" Owen cheered.

Moments later, the doctor led the four friends to the room where Bridgette was. He opened the door and escorted Cody in first. In the room was a wonderful sight for Cody. Lying in the hospital bed with a baby wrapped in blankets and wearing a little, pink hat was his wife, who looked somewhat tired. But the instant her green eyes met his, a great smile came across her face.

"Hey you," she whispered.

"Hi honey," Cody whispered back.

"Come over here. There's someone here I'd like you to meet."

Cody didn't have to be asked twice. He walked over to where his wife lay and looked down at the beautiful new life she was holding in her arms. What a miraculous sight it was to him.

"She's a cute, little thing," Bridgette spoke. "Somewhat stubborn when I tried to deliver her, but she cooperated eventually. She's got blonde hair like her mom, but she has her daddy's eyes. Here. Why don't I let you two get better acquainted."

Bridgette held the baby up for Cody, who gently took her into his arms. Cody realized that he had been wrong before. THIS was the greatest moment in his life. Holding his new daughter in his arms. He looked down ever so lovingly at the new life he was holding. His daughter finally opened her eyes and gazed upon her father. Bridgette was right: she had his eyes.

"Hi there, you," Cody whispered lovingly. "I'm your daddy. It's nice to finally meet you. And I can't wait to get to know you more. You and I are going to have our whole lives to get to know one another and I look forward to every moment of it."

Bridgette just gazed lovingly at the scene unfolding before her. Never did she imagine that she could feel this amount of love for anyone in her life. But she was feeling it here and now. And it was for her husband and her new baby girl.

Moments later, DJ, Leshawna, and Owen were allowed into the room.

"Hello everybody," Bridgette quietly greeted her friends.

"Hey you," DJ greeted back, giving his dear friend a gentle embrace. "Congratulations."

"Thank you," she replied.

After the three each hugged and congratulated the new mother, they turned their attention to Cody and the baby.

"Oh, isn't that the sweetest, little thing," Leshawna squealed.

"I wanna hold her!" Owen excitedly whispered.

Each of the three friends eventually got their turn holding the new baby. Leshawna cooed at the little one once she was allowed to hold it. (Cody didn't want to give her up). Next was DJ, who gently rocked her in his arms. Owen then got his turn. And what a smile came across the lug's face as she let out the smallest, cutest burp he had ever seen.

"She's gonna turn many heads when she get's older," he whispered as a tear fell from his eyes.

"Don't talk about that right now," Cody replied. "I don't want to think about her older. I just want her to be in this state for now."

Owen then handed the baby back to her mother, who snuggled with it lovingly once more.

"Mommy! Mommy! They're in here!" came a young voice.

Everyone turned their heads to the entrance of the room. There stood a six year old boy with dark, blue eyes and black hair. He was wearing jean shorts and a dark, green shirt. The five adults knew this energetic boy all too well.

"Dillan! How are you sugar?" Leshawna greeted the little boy.

"Hi Aunt Leshawna!" Dillan exclaimed as he raced for her. Leshawna was all too excited to scoop the young boy into her arms.

"Oh! When are you gonna stop growing baby doll?" she asked as she kissed him on the cheek.

"Dunno. When I get to be as big as Uncle DJ, I guess."

DJ and Leshawna chuckled at this.

The young boy then turned his attention to Cody and Bridgette.

"Wow! Is that your new baby Aunt Bridgette?" he excitedly asked.

"Yes Dillan. This is our new daughter," she warmly replied.

"Can I hold her Uncle Cody?! Huh?! Can I!? Pretty please?!"

"Hold on buddy," Cody laughed as he ruffled Dillan's hair. "Why don't we wait until your mom gets here."

"You won't have to wait for long," came another voice from the door.

The five friends turned and saw their good friend and mother of Dillan, Gwen standing here looking somewhat upset.

"Dillan! What have I told you about running off without me?" she scolded.

Dillan's energy suddenly depleted as he was scolded. A frown had now come over his face as he looked sorrowfully at his mother.

"Sorry mommy," he whimpered. "But I really, really wanted to see Aunt Bridgette and Uncle Cody's new baby."

"I know that," Gwen continued. "But didn't I say that you had to stay with me the whole time we were here?"

Dillan quietly nodded his head, a hint of shame on his face.

"...sorry, mommy," he quietly apologized.

Instantly, Gwen's harsh reaction melted at the little boy's pathetic nature. And her scowl turned into a light chuckle.

"Come here you," she said. Dillan obeyed his mother and went to her. He was met with a loving embrace as Gwen picked him up. "You're forgiven this time. But from now on, you'd better stick right by my side or else you won't be able to hold the baby. Understand?"

"Yes, mamma," Dillan complied.

Gwen, with Dillan in her arms, approached Bridgette and Cody.

"Hey you two," she greeted. "I guess congratulations are in order."

"Thanks Gwen," Bridgette replied, still nuzzling her new daughter.

"It means a lot you coming here to see her," Cody added.

Gwen set Dillan on the ground and gave both new parents a warm embrace. Then, as the others before her, she got her turn to hold the baby.

"Oh Cody... she's got your eyes," she whispered as she gently rocked the newborn in her arms.

Then, as promised, little Dillan got his turn. The six year old excitedly sat in a chair with Aunt Leshawna and Uncle Owen by each side. After they settled him down, his mother lay the baby into his arms. Once he had a hold of her, the energetic boy settled down instantly.

"Wow... she sure is pretty Aunt Bridgette," he commented.

"She certainly is Dillan," the surfer agreed. "Thank you."

The six year old then turned to Cody.

"So Uncle Cody! What are you going to do now that you're a daddy?"

"Well... I'll be a busy man, that's for sure," he replied, ruffling Dillan's hair. "I'll have to feed her, bathe her, rock her to sleep, change her diapers, and spend my time making sure she's happy."

"Gee. That sounds like a lot of work. Won't it be hard to do all that stuff?"

"It WILL be a lot of work, kiddo," Cody replied. "But it won't be as hard as you think because your Aunt Bridgette is going to help take care of her too. Between the two of us, we'll be able to manage and give her a good life."

"Cool!" Dillan exclaimed. He then turned to Gwen. "Hey mommy! How come we don't have a daddy?"

Gwen's expression suddenly changed from happiness to shock. The other adults in the room held their breath at this dreaded question and instantly turned to Gwen. They noticed the shame on her face as she began to rub the back of her head, trying to think of an answer.

Thankfully, Owen intervened.

"Hey Dillan!" he interrupted. "I'm getting kinda hungry. How about you?"

"Yeah! Me too!"

"What do you say we go to the cafeteria and get something to eat?"

"Yeah! Mommy? Can I go with Uncle Owen?"

"Sure, sweetie. But don't you leave his side. Understand?"

"Okay, mommy."

Leshawna took the baby from Dillan and Owen took the little boy by the hand and led him to the cafeteria.

"You okay sugar?" Leshawna asked, handing the baby back to Gwen.

"Yeah. I'm okay," Gwen replied.

It was a painful memory for Gwen to relive though. After she had returned to Total Drama World Tour to help Bridgette win the grand prize by knocking out Alejandro, she had confided in her about what happened between her and Duncan.

It was no surprise that Gwen and Duncan were caught by Tyler having sex in the cargo section of the plane. It was also no secret that Duncan and Gwen had left Total Drama World Tour together. The two returned to Canada together and spent their days hopping around from motel to motel in different towns, having many intimate nights together.

But a few days before the finale of Total Drama World Tour, Gwen had discovered that she was late. And after taking a test, it was confirmed that she was pregnant. When she told Duncan, the delinquent didn't say a word. But later that night, he sneaked out of the motel room, leaving a note behind saying that he wasn't ready to be a father and that he didn't want anything to do with the baby.

Having upset her mother by her actions on the show, Gwen was too afraid to go home to her and didn't know where else to go. So she had made her way to Hawaii with what little money she had left from her runner-up winnings on Total Drama Island in search for someone to help her with her predicament. It just so happened that as she made her way up the volcano, she came across Alejandro attacking Bridgette, Cody, and Geoff. So she did what her instincts told her to do.

While recovering in the hospital, Gwen had explained her dilemma to Bridgette, who was horrified by this revelation. Once she and Cody were released from the hospital, Bridgette did everything she could to help out Gwen. She started by convincing her mother to allow Gwen to live with them, to which Bridgette's mother was more than happy to do. She and Bridgette helped Gwen in anyway they could. Bridgette got her a part time job at the surf shack. Her responsibilities included waxing the boards and running the register.

Leshawna, Owen, and DJ had helped her as much as they could as well: Leshawna took her shopping for baby supplies as well as maternity clothing. DJ offered to cook her meals that would settle well in her stomach (it is never easy cooking for a pregnant woman). Owen offered to go with her to birthing classes so she didn't feel out of place as a single mother (though he tried to make a song out of the breathing techniques, which upset an already hormonal Gwen immensely.)

But perhaps the biggest help came from Cody. Four months after Total Drama World Tour, and almost five months into Gwen's pregnancy, Cody couldn't help but notice that despite all the help her friends were giving her, she still seemed somewhat depressed. After taking her out for lunch, he learned that Gwen was really homesick. More than ever, she wanted to be back with her mom.

'If ever there was someone that could help me be a single mom, it's her,' she had told him. Being a single mom to her and her brother, Gwen saw her mom as her personal hero. But she was too scared and ashamed to go back to her. After everything she had done, she was sure her mother would disown her for being such a failure as a daughter. But despite her fears, her desire to see the only woman in her life that loved her more than anything was stronger than it had ever been.

Cody, sensing this and not wanting his friend to suffer like this, met with Bridgette, his parents and hers, Owen, DJ, and Leshawna. They all agreed that there was only one solution to the problem. Bridgette got some of her money from her winnings, Cody grabbed some of his money he saved from his days with The Drama Brothers, and everyone else pitched in what they could. They then put their plan into motion.

Two weeks later, Bridgette invited Gwen over to her house for what she called 'a girl's night' along with Leshawna. When Gwen arrived at Bridgette's house, she was shocked to see that Bridgette and Leshawna weren't the only one's there. Her two closest friends were sitting in the living room along with Bridgette's mother, Cody, Cody's parents, DJ, and Owen too.

'What's this?' Gwen asked suspiciously.

'Gwen, we've gotta talk to ya girl," Leshawna started.

'We're very worried about you, sweetie,' Bridgette's mother said as she led Gwen over to a chair.

'What for?' Gwen suspiciously asked.

'You're not doing well,' DJ answered. 'You're not eating well. You're not sleeping well. You're more depressed with each passing day. That isn't good for you or the baby.'

'I'm fine. Really," Gwen insisted, somewhat irked of the sudden intervention. 'It's called being pregnant. Once this kid is out of me in another four months, I'll be fine.'

'I'm not sure about that," Cody's mother retorted. 'If you think it's hard now, it's only going to be tougher once your little one is born. You have to be strong for both you and the baby.'

'And I'm afraid that we can only help you so much with that," Cody's father added. 'We can only give you so much advice and help you so much. But there's nothing that can compare to the help a certain someone else can give you.'

'What are you getting at?" Gwen demanded.

'Gwen... we think you should see your mom," Cody answered. 'I know she's worried about you and is probably dying to see you.'

'How would you know that?' she snapped.

'Because all mother's... good mother's anyway, want to help their daughters become good mothers themselves.' Cody's mother answered.

'No one can help you become a mother better than your own mother, Gwen sweetie," Bridgette's mother added.

'And as you'll soon learn once your baby is born, there is no love greater than the love of a mother for her children,' Cody's mother continued.

'They will always look out for you,' Cody smiled as he wrapped an arm around his mom.

'A mother will always guide you down the right path,' Bridgette said as she embraced her own mother.

'Mom's will always do everything they can to help their children succeed in life,' Leshawna said as she patted DJ on the back, who was wiping tears from his eyes as he looked at a picture of his mother in a heart-shaped locket.

'Mamma's never stop loving their babies,' Dj sniffed as he held the locket of his mother up to his cheek.

'They also cook all sorts of yummy food for you,' Owen added, earning him weird glances from everyone in the room.

'Sorry... just trying to contribute,' he replied. 'Plus, it's almost dinner time.'

'What we're all saying Gwen... even Owen, I suppose," Bridgette's mom spoke, '... is that no matter what happens to you, your mom will never stop loving you. Sure, she may not support every decision you make and may even frown on your past actions. But that shouldn't stop you from wanting to seek her out in your time of need. I'm sure she's ready to see you and help you become a mother.'

Gwen, despite hearing these heart-felt speeches, didn't seem convinced.

'That's easy for you guys to say,' she retorted, somewhat angrily. 'You've never done the things I've done. You didn't stab your friends in the back for some jerk of a guy and get yourselves pregnant by that same guy who just up and left you at the thought of being a father!'

'Well, in my defense, it's impossible for me to get pregnant,' Owen replied. Again, everyone stared at him awkwardly.

'Why did we ask him to come again?' Leshawna whispered to Cody.

'Because he wants to help Gwen as much as we do," he replied. 'At least he's trying.'

'That's all we can ask, I guess,' Leshawna sighed.

'My mom is probably disgusted with me,' Gwen continued. 'She probably hates me now. She probably wishes she never had me as her daughter.'

'Gwen! How could you say that?!" came a new, yet familiar voice.

Upon hearing that voice, Gwen froze as her eyes went wide. She turned to Bridgette. Then to Cody.

'Guys... you didn't...' she whispered.

Bridgette's mother smiled and walked over to the kitchen entrance.

'If you don't want to take our word for it, why don't you ask her yourself?"

She the opened the door to the kitchen. Oh, what a sight awaited Gwen. Standing there was the one woman everyone had been talking to her about.

'...mom?" Gwen whispered.

Gwen's mother slowly approached her daughter. No one else in the room made a sound. All eyes were on the mother and the soon to be mother.

'Sweetie... you look terrible,' her mom whispered as she placed a hand on her daughter's cheek. 'Are you eating right?'

'….um... the best I can given... my circumstances,' Gwen quietly replied, hesitant to look her mom in the eyes.

Gwen's mom then knelt down so that she was at eye level with her daughter.

'Gwen... I wished you would have come home. I missed you so much.'

'I... I didn't want you to see me like this,' Gwen replied, trying to fight back her tears. 'Everything I've done...to my friends, family... on national television too... I thought you'd be furious with me. I thought you'd hate me for everything I did. I..."

Gwen's stammering was silenced as Gwen's mother pulled her into a tight, embrace.

'Gwen, listen to me right now. Though I may not approve of your actions, I will NEVER stop loving you.'

Gwen, too stunned and shocked to say anything, just sat in her chair motionless as her mom embraced her. Then, after thirty seconds, Gwen finally embraced her mother in return. Everyone else decided to give the two some privacy and left them alone in the living room.

One week later, Gwen had moved back home with her mom (but not before taking some time to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Bridgette's hometown and spending some time with her friends). And four months later, Gwen had given birth to a healthy, baby boy she would name Dillan. Her five closest friends were all there on the big day. And Gwen, in a sign of true friendship, asked Leshawna, Bridgette, DJ, Owen, and Cody to be godparents to her son.

'You've all done so much for me, I know if anything should happen to me, you would do the same for my son,' she explained.

The five friends were more than happy to accept. And for the past six years, they helped Gwen raise little Dillan. Gwen had taught him to call his godparents by aunt and uncle. After all, they were like her extended family.

"But let's not think about that right now," Gwen said. "We're here to celebrate the birth of a young, healthy, baby girl."

"We sure are," DJ added as he wrapped an arm around the former Gothic teen.

Owen and Dillan returned to the room, each carrying an ice cream cone. Dillan had gotten a small vanilla while Owen had an extra large cone with five different flavors on it.

"I couldn't decide," he explained when everyone gave him weird glances.

The friends couldn't help but giggle at the lovable oaf.

The rest of the visit had gone well. Each of the visitors got to hold the baby at least one more time before visiting hours ended.

Bridgette and Cody would spend the remainder of their time together cuddling their daughter and gently whispering their love to one another and the baby.

"I love you so much," Cody whispered to his wife before kissing her lips ever so gently.

"I love you too," Bridgette replied, her eyes full of warmth and love.

The two new parents then looked down at the new baby in Bridgette's arms.

"You know, we still have to name her," she said.

"Oh! Right! I can't believe I almost forgot about that!"

"So? Did you have anything in mind?"

Cody scratched the back of his head. He and Bridgette had decided to wait until the day the baby was born to come up with a name as they didn't know if it was going to be a boy or a girl (They had decided to let it be a mystery). Not only that, but deciding on a name for a baby was a lot harder than they thought it was going to be. After all, this name would be the one she was stuck with for the rest of her life so they wanted it to be meaningful.

"Well, I was thinking something like Hope," Cody suggested. "You know, hope for the future and all that."

"Too cliché," Bridgette replied. "How about Brooklyn? It's a pretty name that also means a small body of water."

"Nice, but too much like your name," Cody retorted. "But I like the idea of naming her after water... hmm... hold that thought."

Cody pulled out his cell phone and did a quick internet search for names that also had a special connection to a body of water.

"No... No... definitely not," Cody muttered. "You'd think there wouldn't be that many names that referred to bodies of water."

"You'd be surprised," Bridgette chuckled as she nuzzled her daughter.

"I suppose Japanese names are out of the question."

"That would be nice. I get enough of those Japanese names from those stupid anime you watch with Noah and Harold."

"Hey now! Do I diss your surfing shows?"

"No. But you know what happens when you do, right?"

"Yeah, I know. No 'special bed time' for a week."

Cody and Bridgette chuckled at this briefly before Cody went back to his phone.

"No... No... No... hey, now. Here's a pretty one." Cody announced.

"What is it?" Bridgette asked, leaning towards her husband's phone.

"Ula. It's sounds nice. It's from Irish descent. And it means 'jewel of the sea'. What do you think Bridgette? Do you want to be the mother of a sea jewel?"

Bridgette smiled as she thought about her daughter going through life with that name. The more she pictured it, the more she liked it.

"Ula... my little sea jewel... I love it," she whispered happily.

"Then it's settled. Ula Anderson. Welcome to the world, Ula," Cody whispered as he bent down and kissed Ula on the forehead gently.

"Welcome to our family, my little sea jewel," Bridgette said as she too kissed Ula's forehead.

The two parents then shared a long, gentle, yet passionate kiss to celebrate the addition to their small family.

Of course, this was only the beginning of the many, many adventures this new family would go through. There were good times, and there were bad times. Of course, Ula would grow up and live a fulfilling life. As would her four brothers and sisters. Each would marry and give their parents a total of thirteen grandchildren.

As for Cody and Bridgette, they too shared their lives together in the good times and the bad. They had a few struggles and there were arguments. But the good times would greatly outnumber the bad. Each had successful careers in the field of their choosing and would retire happily, beloved by their coworkers and employers alike. In their old age, the love they shared in their youth remained and it would so until their time on this earth came to an end. The two would be remembered as a couple that lived a loving, passionate, and fulfilling life together. And to think, it all started with a young surfer girl accidentally knocking a tech geek off a pyramid in a reality contest. A world tour that would one day be famously labeled...

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THE E-

"HEY! WAIT A SECOND!" came an irritated growl.

A tiger jumped onto the "The End" screen and headbutted the ending slide off the screen.

"Don't you want to know what happens to Ted?" Ted growled.

Oh. Of course. Our apologies Ted.

"That's better," Ted purred happily.

The fabulous city of Las Vegas was alive with bright lights, fireworks, and lively music. In one particular building, The Bellagio Hotel, an audience was buzzing with excitement as beautiful show girls strutted onto the stage, dancing in time with the music being played. The show girls then gathered together to cover a spot on the floor with the feathers on their arms. With a great smile and a wink to the audience, the girls stepped back and revealed a sharp dressed tiger.

Ted's tail wagged with excitement as the crowd applauded loudly and energetically for the famous tiger. He grinned as he adjusted his bright, blue top hat with his paw and adjusted his matching bright, blue bow tie. Then, with a turn that showed off his stunning, glittery, bright blue tux jacket, Ted roared a mighty roar that got the crowd screaming and cheering.

At this particular show, sitting in the front row were Ted's three very special guests: Cody, Bridgette, and a one year old Ula cheering happily for Ted's accomplishments in Las Vegas.

The band, which was being conducted by Chef Hatchet wearing a very tight pink dress, lifted their instruments and began to play music. The show girls danced in rhythm to the music while Ted began to sing (which sounded like synchronized roaring to the audience)

(To the tune of MY WAY by Frank Sinatra)

For what is a cat? What does he eat?
If not carrots? Or pickled beets?

He eats this things! That he loves the most!
Like homogenized milk! And buttered toast!

But most of all! Ted will stand tall!
To have... soooooooooooooooooooooome cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese!

As the band began to play the final notes of the song, Ted soon got his wish. From above, backstage employees began to drop countless blocks of cheese to the stage below. Within seconds, the tiger was buried in a mountain of cheese. But did that upset him? Not at all! The tiger clawed it's way to the top of this mini-mountain and roared with excitement!

"Oh boy! Pepper jack! Mozzarella! Cheddar! Swiss! EVERY SINGLE KIND OF CHEESE THERE IS! TED IS HAPPY FOREVER!"

As the band ended their song, the audience erupted into applause and gave Ted a standing ovation for his performance. But the tiger was far too distracted licking all the cheese that had been dumped onto him.

'Ted love show business,' Ted purred happily as he threw a block of cheese into his mouth.

Well Ted? Are you satisfied?

'Yup! You can go ahead and end it now Mr. narrator!'

Thank you Ted. Now, my friends, this brings us to...

THE END.

A/N – For all of those that stuck through this story to the very end, thank you! This was so much fun to write and I hope you all had as much fun reading it.

And, who knows, I may do a couple one shots with Cody, Bridgette, and Ula in the near future. It all depends on how my original story comes along.

Speaking of which, I will let you all know when it's ready to go so stay tuned for that! Until then, take care!

TDI Charlie Brown.