"Changing the Rules" (Stepping Stones, 1987)

Title: Changing the Rules
Rating: R
Summary: It's Cody's game, but Nick isn't playing by the rules...

( Cody ran into her by chance on the pier in the late afternoon. One thing led to another, and then Happy Hour at Straightaway's led to dinner. Followed by Nick walking in the door, with Murray at his heels, and stopping short when he saw Cody. )

"Anchors Away" (Horizons, 1985)

Title: Anchors Away
Rating: PG
Summary: Sometimes Cody's confused about what he wants. But this time, it's all laid out for him...

( Picking out the living tree had turned into a farce, and Nick had gotten in a brawl with the pushy, loudmouth guy doing the selling. )