So here it is! The sequel to Last Christmas! It's co-written by Alyssa (LadyMidnight13). It is going to have some nice plot twists too, just like it's predecessor. It is based on the song Band of Gold by Freda Payne. It is both one of mine (Star) and Alyssa's favorite songs. Actually it's my number one played song on iTunes, at 115 I believe.

Leaving on a Jet Plane – John Denver (I've received a flame before for saying that Peter, Paul, and Mary didn't sing it so just to clarify… it's John Denver originally, redone by many more including Peter, Paul, and Mary)

Gabi,

Hey Girl, How have you been down in the Sunny Southwest? LOL I've been good. How is Troy by the way? I expect to meet him soon. You are taking a trip back up here to Mackinac City, MI, and you are bringing him with you… want to know why? Because I need my Maid of Honor here! Yup! Brice asked me to marry him! I'm SO excited! Yesterday was our four year anniversary and he popped the question! You should see the ring! The diamond's huge!

I can't believe how far we have gotten! College graduates. And your dad is funding my own studio, you're going to be my business manager, and I'm getting married to the sweetest guy I've ever met!

Well, I have to go call my other brides maids to tell them now. Oh and do you think your dad could be the photographer? I'd do it, but there's a slight problem there. I'd ask one of my friends, but I definitely trust your dad more on this! Oh, and didn't you say one of your friends is a great chef? Do you think he'd like to do my wedding? It'd be a great opportunity if he wants to be a pro chef still. In fact, go ahead and bring all your friends from down there. I've been wanting to meet them all. Any friend of yours is a friend of mine, so they're invited. Well... that and apparently Brice's family is bigger than mine so I need more people to fill up my half of the guest list.

Abby

Gabriella grinned at her computer and squeaked, "Mom! Abby's getting married!"

June 10, 2012

Albuquerque International Sunport Airport

8:00 A.M.

Gabriella smiled as she stood in line at the airport to go through security. It reminded her of the last time she and all of her friends had been in an airport together, almost 5 years previous for their interesting Christmas in Colorado. This time though they were all in line getting ready to fly to Michigan for her best friend's (her other best friend besides Taylor that is) wedding.

"Now this friend of yours, She does have good fashion sense, right or is she more like you? In which case I absolutely must take her over, a girl must look fabulous on her wedding day." Sharpay said as she tossed her hair over her shoulder and smiled at a cute boy that had caught her eye. She scowled when the boy was approached by a girl and he took her hand. Sharpay turned back to Gabriella, "What color has she chosen for her wedding? I'll need to start thinking about what to do with her." she said, jumping to conclusions while examining her nails.

"She chose light blue and Lavender, both in the pastels." Gabriella sighed and attempted not to roll her eyes.

Sharpay groaned, "She's not going to stand out at all. Do you think she's let me take over all the decor and change the colors?"

"No."

"How disappointing." she set her silver sequin-covered purse and her shoes on the X-ray belt and walked through the metal detector.

"I can't believe Daddy wouldn't let us use the jet. Who uses commercial jets these days?" Sharpay muttered to herself.

"Sharpay, commercial jets aren't that bad. I've used them loads of times." Ryan responded to her, also putting his belongings on the belt.

"Sir, ma'am? Do you both have microphones in your bags?" Asked the woman manning the x-ray machine. She seemed rather confused.

"We're going to a wedding, they're performing at the reception." Gabriella answered as she put her things up on the belt too. "My father back there," she said gesturing towards her dad and mom that were about 5 friends behind her," Is the photographer, I'm the maid of honor, he's the caterer," She said gesturing to Zeke who was in front of her father, "She's the piano player," she once again gestured, this time to Kelsi who was in front of Zeke with Jason next to her, " She's the wedding planner," She said pointing to Taylor, "And these two are our boyfriends." Gabriella finished up pointing to Troy and Chad. "They're just kind of along to pick up any slack and for moral support."

The lady manning the X-ray machine just gave her a look that obviously said "You've got to be kidding me."

Pellston, Michigan Airport

Pellston, Michigan

3:07 P.M.

Gabriella and got off the plane and immediately spotted Abby by the loading dock. Abby squealed and ran at her friend, the two best friends hugged while jumping up and down.

"It's been so long! How was your flight, Gabi?" Abby smiled when they released each other from the hug.

"Long, but worth it." Gabriella smiled, "Oh, and this is Troy." she introduced her friend to her boyfriend.

"Well, well, the basketball star Troy Bolton, I've heard so much about you." Abby shook his hand before she was introduced to everyone else.

"Is that your ring? Impressive!" Sharpay said noticing the ring before anything else about Abby.

"You're Sharpay aren't you?" Asked Abby as everyone else tried to get over the fact that Sharpay had just approved someone else's jewelry, let alone a engagement ring.

"Oh! It is beautiful and huge!" Gabriella said smiling and grabbing Abby's hand as all the rest of the girls gathered around her.

"Hey, Congratulation's, kid." Gabriella's dad, Loren Montez smiled, ruffling Abby's hair after the girls had cleared away from her. In the time they had lived in Michigan (him only a little more than a month) he had grown fond of Abby since she was the first person to come up to his daughter and ask to be friends. Loren had learned fast that she was a great friend for his daughter and couldn't pick anyone better, except perhaps her ones from Albuquerque.

"Thanks." Abby grinned, "Well, we had better catch some cabs, we have a ways to drive and I'd rather not be late for dinner. You will all be bunking at my parent's house. Boys get the guest rooms and girls are in with me."

"It's nice to finally meet you Abby, Gabriella's been talking about you for years." Taylor said as she, Gabriella, Abby, Troy, and Chad all got in one taxi.

"You too! It's sad that we're just now meeting after hearing about each other for what, 7 years?" Abby replied smiling from her window seat in the back. It was rather crowded with five people and the driver in the small taxi, but they were making it work.

"Heck, even I haven't seen you since I moved!" Gabriella responded from her seat in the middle of the backseat.

"I know, thank goodness I'm moving to New Mexico after the wedding, I don't know how much longer I can stand not having my best friend around!"

Thanks for reading!