"First-Hand Knowledge" (Stepping Stones, 1984)

Title: First-Hand Knowledge
Rating: PG
Summary: The Riptide has a small problem. Nick's about to have a bigger one.

( 'I'm fine, Murray, just...fine,' Cody said in a strangled voice. His look at Nick said he was anything but. )

"Spice It Up" (Beach Boys, 1987)

Title: Spice It Up
Rating: PG
Summary: Nick likes hot peppers. So does Cody. But Melba's peppers aren't any ordinary peppers...

( Melba paused with the knife she was using to chop vegetables upraised. )