America's Baby
"The White House made the announcement today that Troy and Gabriella Bolton are expecting their first child." a reporter announced.
"I can confirm that the President's daughter and son-in-law are expecting a baby around the time of Election Day." Margaret Spencer, the White House Press Secretary announced at a press conference. "No details of what they are expecting or where they will have the baby."
"Troy and Gabriella are seniors at UCLA and have been married for two years." the reporter continued. "We wish them and their families good luck and congratulations."
That evening in California, Troy and Gabriella had decided that they would stay home since the news of their pregnancy had been announced earlier that day. From their kitchen, their moans and groans could be heard from their bedroom. Troy collapsed on Gabriella gently when they both were spent. He rolled off of her and pulled her close to him. Gabriella sighed and draped her arm across his heaving torso and rested her head on top of his chest.
"Remind me to thank Dr. Patterson for telling us about you over active sex drive." Troy panted.
"I will do that." Gabriella promised as the phone rang and Troy reached over to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Mr. Bolton, I'm Michelle Roberts from the New York Times and I was wondering if I could get the story on how you told your parents."
"Sorry, we've already are giving an exclusive interview someone else." Troy answered. "Goodnight."
"Which one was it?" Gabriella asked yawning.
"New York Times." Troy answered. "They wanted to know how we told our parents."
"They were surprised." Gabriella agreed as she thought about how they told both of their parents.
Flashback: One Month Ago
Mrs. Montez was walking with her private secretary Alison Collins. They were on their way to Mrs. Montez' office. Gabriella was trying to tell her mother something important as she followed them.
"Mom, I need to tell you something." Gabriella said.
"What is it, Gabby?"
"I need to tell you something privately."
"Then it's going to have to wait." Alison stated closing the office door behind her before Gabriella could follow her mother.
It was no secret that Alison hated Gabriella. The First Daughter always seemed to foil all of her perfect planning that took her several months to prepare. Gabriella was fed up with her waiting and decided to tell her mother right then and there.
"I'm going to have a baby!" she shouted right before Mrs. Montez threw the door opened.
"You're going to have a baby?" Mrs. Montez exclaimed in shock.
"I am." Gabriella confirmed tearfully.
"My baby's having a baby." Mrs. Montez said tearfully hugging her daughter. "Nobody tell the press or the president. Alison?"
"Yes, Ma'am?" Alison asked.
"Cancel all my appointments."
"But Madam, isn't that a rash act? I worked hard on organizing your day; you should not cancel all your meetings just because your daughter managed to knock herself up."
"Alison!" Mrs. Montez exclaimed.
"I'm sorry, Madam, it just seems sill to cancel meetings just because your daughter is expecting a baby."
"You're right. Gabby, come with me. Alison?"
"Yes, Madam?" Alison asked thinking she had won a battle against the First Daughter.
"You're fired."
Meanwhile, Troy was telling his parents that they were going to be grandparents for the very first time. Coach and Mrs. Bolton were both ecstatic with the thought of their first grandchild. Troy updated them with Gabriella's progress and that it was too early to know whether the baby was a boy or a girl. Gabriella came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist as he continued talking.
"Yeah, she's right here." Troy said pulling Gabriella in front of him. "Mom and Dad want to talk to you."
"Hey, Grandma and Grandpa." Gabriella greeted. "No, I'm ok. The morning sickness hasn't kicked in yet. My mom knows, but we haven't told my father yet. She's thrilled. Yes, your son's taking very good care of me. He won't let me lift a finger. Ok, I love you both too. Bye-bye."
"They're happy." Troy stated.
"Yes they are." Gabriella agreed turning in his arms.
"When are you going to tell your dad?"
"Me? We're doing that one together, Bud."
"Well then, when are going to tell them?"
"Before the banquet tonight."
That evening, Gabriella was in a light blue gown. Despite at being only a month along, she was just barely showing. Troy was in a classic tuxedo and took his wife's hand to lead her to her parents' room. Mrs. Montez was wearing a sunny yellow flowy dress while her husband was also in a classic tuxedo. President Montez came in and kissed his daughter's cheek gently and shook his son-in-law's hand as this was the first time he had seen them since they got in to Washington. As he finished getting ready, he noticed that Troy and Gabriella were sharing loving glances at each other and also that his wife seemed to be giddy about something. It was then that President Montez noticed that there was something different about his daughter although he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
"Ok, what's going on?" he asked finally. "I know there is something you three aren't telling me, so what is it?"
"Dad, I'm pregnant." Gabriella announced.
"Oh, Baby. Congratulations." President Montez said kissing his daughter on the cheek happily. "When are you due?"
"Around Election Day." Troy answered shaking his father-in-law's hand.
"How far along are you?"
"About a month." Gabriella told him.
"We've got to make an official announcement."
"With all due respect sir, we want to keep it a secret until her third month."
"Is this bad timing since it's so close to the election?" Gabriella asked.
"It doesn't matter; I'm going to be a grandpa."