Disclaimer: I do not own GH, ABC does.
"Robin is something up?"
"Maybe, maybe not, why?"
"Well I am getting the feeling that..." said Gabby in mid-sentence when suddenly as the lights went and Gabby got a big shock.
"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDY GABBY!"
Stunned for a few seconds and then Gabby replied, "Oh my goodness, wow you guys this is incredible."
Then eyed her parents and said, "Did the two of you plan this behind my back?"
"Yep, are you surprised?" asked Tiffany going over to give her daughter a big hug.
"Yeah I am. I so did not see this one coming!"
"Today will only get better, sweetie pie," said Sean.
Gabby looked around and saw everyone except for two people.
"Where are Aunt Anna and Uncle Robert?"
"Oh they will be here a little later; they have something they needed to take of care right now."
"Okay then!" exclaimed Gabby.
The party continued on and right after she opened most of the gifts it was time for big surprises.
"Okay everyone can I have your attention?" boomed Sean's voice.
Everyone including Gabby turned around and looked at Sean.
"Gabby sweetheart," began Tiffany, "The last sixteen years your dad and I and everyone who loves you have had the great joy of you watching you grow into a beautiful and smart young lady and a very talented cross country runner. I think it is time you get one of the big surprises. It is downstairs waiting for you, but first you need to put on this blindfold and I will lead you make sure you don't run into anything."
Gabby raised an eyebrow as Robin put the blindfold over her eyes. Right before everyone got on the elevator to go downstairs, Sean mentioned to Tiffany, "I will be down in a minute."
"Okay but don't take too long," answered Tiffany giving Sean a kiss.
After making sure everyone had gone downstairs, he went to the stairway to get the other surprise.
"Okay you can come out now," said Sean.
"I was wondering when you were going to come and get us," said Sean's dad Martin.
"I know I was beginning to hyperventilate a bit," said Blanche.
Martin Donely and Blanche Bouley Donely were a couple in their late mid 80's but still very active. Sean ran into them while picking up the car earlier.
"I cannot wait to meet my daughter-in-law and grandkids," both Martin and Blanche at the same time.
"You'll love them and all my friends too. Now I need to get downstairs to give my daughter the big surprise."
"By the way the car you got her is an excellent choice," said Robert.
"The color really fits her too," said Anna.
"Ok could the two of you stay with my parents and help yourselves to the food I will be back in a little bit."
Five minutes later, Sean was downstairs in the lobby with the rest of the crowd.
"Oh there you, Gabby is getting restless waiting for her present."
"Well I am here now. Okay Gabby you ready big surprise number 1?"
"Yes dad now could please stop keep me waiting in suspense?"
"Ok everyone follow me."
When the crowd walked into the parking garage they all quietly gasped.
"Okay something is up I can tell," said Gabby.
Sean whispered to Tiffany, "When did she get so bright?"
"When she was about three years old, honey."
"Gabriella Liberty Hill-Donely, are you ready?"
"YES!"
Sean got out the car keys and jingled next to Gabby's ear.
"Wait is that I think it is?"
"Okay Robin you can go ahead and take off the blindfold."
Robin did and when Gabby saw the surprise, she nearly fainted.
"Oh my word. No WAY!" exclaimed Gabby seeing the car.
"Happy birthday sweet pea, this is just for you," Tiffany and Sean said together.
"A blue corvette, that is so awesome! Thanks mom and dad," said Gabby giving her parents big hugs.
"Hey when do I get a car?" asked Roman incredulously.
"When you are you're about your sister's age," said Tiffany.
"Go ahead Gabby," said Sean handing her the keys, "There are two special things inside."
After she got in she noticed instantly.
"A jack for my mp3 player cool, and it is automatic transmission! Thanks dad!
"I thought it would be easier for you when you drive. Now all you have to do it get your drivers license."
After letting the feeling sink in for Gabby, Sean then made another announcement.
"Okay the next surprise will be even better, especially for you Tiffany and you Roman."
"Oh what is it?"
"You will know what it is when we get upstairs."
It did not take long for the crowd to get back upstairs when Sean said, "Okay I hope you guys are ready for this because it is going to be a shocker."
Sean then opened the door to reveal not only Anna and Robert but Martin and Blanche.
When Tiffany saw her in-laws she froze.
"So this is the other surprise you said that everyone had to wait to find out, including our friends?"
"Yep, allow me to make the introductions," said Sean leading his family to where his parents were.
"Mom, dad, this is my wife and the love of my life Tiffany Hill-Donely."
"It so nice to meet you Tiffany," said Martin, "I can now see why my son is a very lucky man."
"Why thank you very sir."
"Please call me Martin."
"And these two here," said Sean with his hands on their shoulders, "Are our kids, Gabriella Liberty Hill-Donely and Roman Keagan Hill-Donely."
"Oh aren't the two of you just adorable. I am going to have fun spoiling the two of you!" exclaimed Blanche.
Gabby and Roman both said at the same time, "It is nice to meet you Grandpa and Grandma."
The introductions and party continued when Tiffany announced, "It is time to sing 'Happy Birthday' to the birthday girl."
The festivities began to wound down as the guests one by one said their goodbyes and went home. Before long it was just Tiffany, Sean, Gabby, Roman, Martin and Blanche.
"You know I was thinking of treating you guys to dinner say tomorrow night?"
"Dad you didn't have to," said Sean.
"Hey I insist, this way I can catch up with you and get to know my daughter-in-law and grandkids better."
"That is a great idea," said Blanche.
The family talked for a little while longer and then Sean took to the Metro Court Hotel.
Later that night, Sean knew it was time to tell his daughter what she wanted to know, the last thing he wanted do was to put a dent his little girl's birthday with the unpleasant news.
"Tiffany honey, I think it is time to tell our daughter the news."
"Ok I guess it is better than waiting."
"Gabby darling, your father and I have something we need to tell you. Go and get ready for bed first and then we will meet you in your room."
"Okay," said Gabby wondering what could be up.
Twenty minutes later Gabby waited in her half girly and half tomboy room for her parents.
Then came a knock, "Come in," answered Gabby.
""Are ready for what we are about to tell you sweetie?" asked Sean gently.
"Uh yeah," said Gabby.
"Before we go any further, how are you feeling? Did you have a good time today?" asked Tiffany
"I had a great time. Thank you again for the car!"
"Ok sweetheart, remember how you asked about your biological mother?"
"Yeah, I also said if you cannot find anything that is fine with me."
"Well I finally found something out about her."
"And?"
"Well let's just say that she is no longer living. She passed away not long after she left you with us."
Sean then told the same story he told Tiffany earlier.
After being told, Gabby seemed to be taking it well.
"At least I know that she made the right decision rather than take me home with her, I mean I would not have lived nor would I have been raised by such great parents. Thank you for telling me dad."
"Are you going to be okay sweetheart?" asked Tiffany.
"Yeah mom I am. I love you and dad and Roman so much."
"We love you too. Come here," said Tiffany giving Gabby a hug.
"You know mom how about next weekend we have girls day out just the two of us?"
"That sounds great."
As she dozed off to sleep, at least she knew that her natural mother was no longer in pain.