When I got to the hospital it was 3:00. I was a volunteer at the hospital in Albuquerque. I was very lucky to be able to get this job. My dad had to pull a few strings though. When I walked in and Mrs. Johnson looks up at me.

"Hey Sharpay. How did the college trip go?" I smiled because I had been gone for three days on a college weekend trip. It was pretty awesome. You got to stay in dorms with the college students and have the whole college experience.

"It went great. The girls that I stayed with were really nice and I loved meeting all the professors." I took off my jacket and put on my coat that I have to wear when bringing the food and other things to the patients.

"So what did I miss?" I walked over to Mrs. Johnson and she started reading off the patients.

"Well lets see, we have Jacob Smith. He is seven years old and broke both of his legs. He fell off a tree. Then we have Brittany Stevenson. She is 14 and she has 3 kidney stones. She will be here only for two more days. That is about it." I turned around to get ready to make my round when Mrs. Johnson goes,

"Oh, there is one more person. Troy Bolton. He got here today actually. He was in chemistry class and one of the test tubes exploded. He lost his sight. He goes to your school. Do you know him?" I shook my head no and pulled the cart with me down the hall.

When I got to Jacob's room I couldn't help but smile. He was in the bed playing some video games. He looked up at me and smiled.

"Hi, what's your name? My name is Jacob."

"My name is Sharpay. Nice to meet you Jacob. Would you like some ice cream?" He smiled and nodded his head. He then goes,

"Would you like to play some video games? By the way, you don't look old enough to work here or be a nurse."

I laughed and replied, "Well, I am a volunteer. I come here everyday for two hours to help out. And, I would love to play games but I have to finish my round. I will be back though! So keep your offer open." He smiled and I walked out the room.

When I got to Brittany's room she was asleep so I put some roses on her counter that had been delivered to her and put a note next to them saying if she wanted something to eat or drink just hit the call the nurse button and someone would be there to give it to her.

I made my way around the hall to the other patients and helped in whatever way I could. I loved doing this. It made me happy to be able to make the patients comfortable and bring a smile to there faces. When I got to the last room I had to take a deep breath. I knew this room was going to be hard.

I opened the door and saw him sitting up in his bed. He had the TV on and was feeling around on his counter. He turned his head when he heard me enter.

"Hello?" He said.

"Hi. My name is Sh..." I didn't want him to know my real name so I said, "Stephanie. I am a volunteer here at the hospital. It is very nice to meet you." I placed my hand over his and he shook it. I saw a smile creep onto his face and he goes,

"It's nice to meet you. My name is Troy." He looked horrible. He had bandages over his eyes and looked so sad.

I let my hand fall and go, "Well, I brought you some water and some ice cream. I know it isn't much but I thought it would be something sweet since it is your first day here." He smiled.

"Thank you." Was all he said and he held his hand out to reach for the stuff. I put the water in his hand and laid the bowl on the table.

"When your done just hit the button on your finger and I will be here to pick it up for you." I turned and made my way towards the door.

"Stephanie?"

I turned my head and go, "Yes?"

"Will you be back. I kinda wish I had someone to talk to. A couple of my friends have come to visit me but they all have to leave. It gets kinda quiet. That is why I have the TV on."

"I will be back. I will come and talk to you when I am done with my day." He nodded his head and I turned and walked out the door.