*Time Passes*

After Cody's biological father was sent to prison for life, Cody was set and ready to tour in Europe with Alicia and The Cherry Bombs who were opening for Slipknot and Behemoth when they all got on the plane when Cody took his seat next to Alicia when he thought about Taylor when he sat next to Alicia.

Cody: I hope she got there OK.

Alicia: I'm sure that Taylor's there waiting for you. We'll see her when we get to Paris.

Cody: You're right. For now, I'll enjoy whatever time I have with my mom and aunts. Just hope they were able to get that giant contraption for the show over there too.

Alicia: Can't wait to watch all the European fans go crazy for the sword trick you and Meghan have planned.

Cody nodded in agreement until the plane was set for takeoff and after a few minutes, the plane took off and Alicia nuzzled herself into Cody's side and the mother and son cuddled when the plane got in the air.

Cody: Everytime I fly I always forget how big our planet is.

Alicia giggled in agreement until they closed their eyes and took a nap together as the flight went on.

*9 Hours Later*

Cody woke up to Kym lightly shaking him awake when he looked up and lightly smiled at her.

Cody: What time is it?

Kym: 1:21 am in Ireland.

Cody gave a soft sigh and gently woke up Alicia when she woke up and Cody stood up and helped her up until he did something different and picked up Alicia and carried her bridal style and Kym and Crystal got her luggage.

Alicia: You didn't have to do that Cody.

Cody: You know me mom. I'd do anything to protect and help you.

Alicia smiled when they got to the car and she kissed Cody's cheek before he set her down and she sat in her seat in the car and Cody helped Kym and Crystal with their luggage including Alicia's and put it in the trunk before they got in the car themselves and they headed to their hotel for the night.

*The Next Morning*

Cody woke up in bed next to Alicia and looked around now knowing they're in Ireland when he got up and let Alicia rest a little longer and he went into the bathroom and answered some texts from Taylor after she sent him some pics of herself in a hotel bed in Finland.

Tay 🖤: So cold here in Finland. Really wish I had my fire breathing dragon to keep me warm 🥰🔥❤

Cody smiled at the text and messaged her back.

Me: At least the view is nice on my side 😍 Can't wait till we cross paths again in the city of love 🇫🇷❤😘

Cody then finished his business in the bathroom and washed his hands before picking out his outfit and putting it on before heading downstairs and came across Katie and Meghan who were having their morning coffee.

Katie: There's our sleepy boy!

Meghan: Fresh out of bed too!

Cody smiled and got himself some coffee before joining them.

Cody: Morning to you too girls.

Katie and Meghan kissed his cheeks.

Meghan: Any word from Taylor recently?

Cody: Yep. She sent me this last night. We'll be seeing each other in Paris when we get there.

Cody showed the pic of Taylor to them and they smirked at her picture.

Meghan: Cute.

Katie: You sure got lucky with her Cody. Especially after what happened with Ella.

Cody: Yeah. I never really thought that I'd bounce back after her. Oh well, we put our past behind us and she's haply with her girlfriend. Like I said before, if Ella's happy, then I'm happy for her. Ya know?

Katie and Meghan nodded in agreement until Cody felt a pair of hands on his shoulders when he turnt and saw Constance when he smiled and the two hugged.

Constance: Morning Codester!

Cody: Morning Connie.

Constance sat on Cody's lap. Constance has been doing that with Cody for the last couple of years. Cody was surprised the first time she did it, but as they did that more, Cody eased up on it and let Constance sit on his lap since. The four of them talked and joked for a little bit until one by one, the other Cherry Bombs woke up and came down to get some grub before they all went to the gym and did their training.

*Later*

After some training, Cody wanted to do something new with his sword tricks when he asked Latisha to do with him a couple months ago as they were practicing.

Once they got it down for the show, they high fived and set the swords down.

Latisha: The crowd is gonna go nuts for that trick.

Cody: Hell yeah they are. They haven't seen anything yet when they see that trick.

Latisha giggled in agreement until everyone rehearsed the show a few more times until they had to leave the stage for Behemoth to rehearse as they went to get ready for the show. Once Cody had his outfit on, he picked up his guitar for the show and started to play random riffs and scales for the girls while they got ready and they smiled and even sang the lyrics to some of the songs Cody was playing while the girls got ready.

Once it was time, Cody took his guitar with him to the stage and let the roadies work on Cody's guitar while he did his stunts until Cody and the girls went out on stage and performed for the Ireland crowd as Cody thought of Taylor when she played the night they got together.

After the show, Cody changed out of his outfit and got on the tour bus when there was nobody else on it yet when Cody layed in his bunk and decided to write some more lyrics for songs. Cody had been working on making an album for the longest time and had even thought about his music career more and more as he had been designing a show of his own. Cody was almost done with writing the last song until he looked up and saw Crystal come in.

Crystal: Writing again?

Cody: Yeah. Just finished the last song I'm putting on the album.

Crystal: Can't wait to hear it. What does it mean when it's done though?

Cody looked at Crystal with an unsure look until Crystal figured it out.

Crystal: Cody.... no....

Cody: Crystal....... don't get me wrong, but I still love you, mom, and the others all equally and I love any chance I can get to tour with the Cherry Bombs and show what I've got musically and artistically, but I'm also looking for something new. I mean I've been with you girls for almost four years and I'm constantly looking for something new to do. Even if that means leaving the Cherry Bombs..... I don't want to do that, but it's something to consider.

Crystal: Corey talked to you about it didn't he?

Cody: He had a little say in it, but he gave similar thoughts as I did.

Crystal: I mean, it's bad enough that you and Alicia will be moving into a new place with Corey and Griffin, but you leaving the Cherry Bombs is unheard of the way I see it. *sniffles* I don't think I could cope with my nephew leaving.

Cody then hugged onto Crystal and comforted her.

Cody: Don't think of me as leaving...... think of me going onto better things. Trust me, I'll never forget where I came from. In fact, there's some songs about all of you that I want you all to hear. They all show how much I love you all.

Crystal wiped her tears until Kym and Josette came in.

Josette: What's going on?

Crystal: Cody's finished writing his album and he's thinking of leaving the Cherry Bombs.

Josette: What? Why?

Cody: Because I've become one of those guys who's constantly looking for change. Corey taught me the ways of that method and I can't hold it back anymore of what I want to do with my life.

Kym sat down with Cody.

Kym: I can see that you're looking for change, but with Corey he jumps back and forth between two bands you know? Even if you do decide to go and perform with your band and tour with them, I won't stop you...... it's completely up to you on what you want to do with the Cherry Bombs, but if I had a say in this..... I would say do both, but it's completely up to you.

Josette: And as much as we want you to stay Cody, it's all your decision...... let's just sleep on it, finish this tour, and enjoy all the time we have together because obviously we don't know if it'll be the last. It's obvious to me where we stand though for your career.

Josette stormed to her bunk a little angry as Cody was about to go after her until Kym stopped him and lightly shook her head at him which made Cody feel bad.

Cody: I really didn't want Josie to feel that way.

Kym: Give her some time Cody. She'll come around eventually.

Crystal: It usually takes her a while. Hell, it's gonna take Meghan and Katie a while too.

Cody: Fuck...... and I know how they are about change. Mom would want me too, but she'll be sad too.

Crystal: We know. Like I said though, give it some time. It's gonna be a while to get used to. Let's just enjoy our time together while it lasts.

Cody agreed and looked at some activities to do in Cardiff, Wales while the rest of the Cherry Bombs got on the bus and the bus went to the next stop on the tour while Cody fell asleep in his bunk and thought about what was gonna happen after the tour.