The things in the story are unrealistic but based are a true story. The accident is based on a true story as well as the surgeries, but the story line is FAKE. I DO NOT own HSM. This is my first story so constructive criticism is appreciated. I am also not a Doctor so I am sorry if some things are not correct.

This is starts freshman year and will continue through the rest of high school, Gabriella moved at the begging of the year and the musical is not involved only basketball really.

Summary: Troy is in a Mule accident (the golf cart not animal) and has major surgeries. The doctor tells him he is never able to play sports again but Troy goes against the odds and tries to come back. Going through ups and downs, pain, love, fights and more. Troy will fight to play the sport he loves the most. (In this story troy has money). There will be other little funny bits to lighten the mood and to show a normal life. Enjoy!

Lauren Bolton (Mom)

Dylan Bolton (Younger brother 2 yrs apart)

Troy and Chad were driving in Troy's Mule (Troy is driving) behind the woods of Troy house. It was the beginning of basketball season (October) and they found out they made East High Varsity Basketball team along with Zeke and Jason. They were out trying to find wood for their bonfire celebration and the whole gang and team were going to be there. While driving fast on the trail:

"Mann tonight is going to be so SWEET! First team bonding."

"Yeah I know right, I'm pretty stoked" Troy said.

"Yeah so how is the whole thing going wigoj…Ah shoot I dropped my hat turn around" Chad said.

But as Troy turned trying to not hit a tree, he turned to sharp stuck his left foot out to keep he Mule from falling over while still pressing on the gas the Mule flipped over gridding Troy leg from his knee down not even feeling a thing and not noticing it happened. After it fell to the side Chad and Troy started to unbuckled themselves like nothing had happened.

Troy: "hey man are you ok?" kind of laughing because it was kind of bizarre that it flipped like that.

Chad: "yeah it just scared me for a second though" getting out and starting to turn the Mule right up, Troy pushing from the bottom since it kind of fell on him.

After pushing it up Troy stood up walked 3 steps then fell to the ground, feeling loss in his left leg. Troy looked down and became white face. He looked down and saw the whole inside of his left leg ground up, mussel showing, ankle bone showing, blood and dirt all on his leg. He sat there not knowing what to think. He was in shock.

Chad walked around the cart.

Chad: "Hey man you….." He became wide eyed.

"Chad. Call. My. Dad. Now." Troy spoke in calm as he could tone.

"Tell him to bring towels."

Chad stood there wide eyed still shaking his head could still not believe what Troys leg looked like. Chad called Coach Bolton telling him they flipped the mule and he was on his way.

"does it hurt?"

"I can't feel anything right now, I didn't even know it happened, I just got up and fell."

Jack arrived immediately running to Troy and looked wide eyed.

"Come on we have to get to the hospital immediately! Chad help me pick Troy up and put him on the mule."

Jack wrapped Troy's leg in a towel and rode back to his house, got to the car and sped to the hospital. When arriving at the hospital Troy was put in the room waiting for a doctor.

Jack: "I'm going to go call your mom and tell her what has happened" giving Troy a sympathetic look not knowing what to do or say. Basketball hasn't even came to Jacks mind.

Troy laid there on the bed closing eyes not knowing what to think. His whole left leg was tore up he didn't know what the doctor was going to say, but knew it was going to be good. It looked pretty gruesome covered in gravel. His fucking muscle and ankle bone is SHOWING! Chad stood there by him just looking at it.

"This is my entire fault." Shaking his head starting to pace.

Troy shot up and gave him a look. "What do you mean this is your fault?"

"If I didn't drop that hat this would have never has happened!" throwing his hands in the air.

"Chad this is not your fault! It was an accident. I turned the cart to sharp and stuck my leg out to keep it from failing on me. If anything this is all on me."

"But if I didn't drop the hat you wouldn't have had to turn!"

Troy was about the open his mouth when the doctor and 2 nurses came in with his dad following.

"Hi Troy I am Dr. Finch, I will be look at you today and seeing what is going on."

Everyone stood back while the Doctor looked at Troys leg wondering where to start.

"well before I can say anything, were going to have to do emergency surgery right now to get all the gravel out of you leg so it doesn't get infected, I'll have a nurse prep you and will have surgery in about 30 minutes."

Troy look at his dad, his dad was looking up and closed his eyes. Troy shook his head, not ever having a surgery before in his life.

"Okay that will do then. I will be back in 30 minutes for your surgery. How much pain are you in Troy? On a scale of 1-10."

"uhhmm 5, I am pretty numb right now."

"Ok, well if you in any pain tell one of the nurses and they will give you medication. Can I have everyone leave room while Troy preps for surgery and Jack may I speak with you please."

Jack and the Doctor left the room and Chad was about to leave.

Troy: "Are you going home or are you staying here"

Chad looked at Troy shook his head and walked out of the room. Chad felt like this was all if his fault putting his best friend/ brother in the hospital. He called his dad to come pick him up.