A/N: And here you have the revised chapter

xoxo, Raquel.

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Chapter 7

Laughter filled the Bolton's household when Lucille and Gabriella arrived in the house Monday afternoon. They had gone to have lunch with Maria at their favorite restaurant in Albuquerque and after, while Maria had to return to her work, Gabriella had gone with her future mother-in-law to the mall where Lucille spoiled her unborn grandson with baby's clothes and toys.

"I remember that day…" Gabriella giggled… "All he kept saying was that he was grounded. And I quote: 'I'm eighteen years old dammit… Isn't it like illegal or something for them to ground me?'" Gabriella tried her best to impersonate Troy's voice.

"Well, it served him right for lying to me. He should have known better than to do that…" Lucille said laughing at her son acting so dramatic, whilst closing the front door and going into the kitchen with Gabriella. But not before putting the bags down by the stairs.

"Yeah, well… You know sometimes Troy can be a drama queen… And he complains over Sharpay." Gabriella replied as she and Lucille burst off laughing.

"Do you want anything to drink, honey?" Lucille asked going to the refrigerator.

"Water would be lovely… Thank you!" Gabriella responded as Lucille took two bottles of water out of the refrigerator and gave one to Gabriella.

"It looks like Jack and Troy are reliving some old times." Lucille said beckoning Gabriella to come next to her and look outside the window.

And as if telling Gabriella's suspicions' were right, the brunette heard the all too familiar sound of a basketball colliding with the hard floor of the Bolton's basketball court just before arriving at the window. So when she put her eyes on the well-known image she just couldn't help the bright beam that appeared on her face, matching the one on Lucille's face as well.

"I love to see him this happy…" Gabriella told making Lucille glance at her. "I know he misses it, even if he used to play with Chad from time to time. It just runs in his blood."

"Well, he chose his path… And I know for sure he doesn't regret any decision he made till know." Lucille stated putting her hand on Gabriella's stomach.

Gabriella looked down at her now big womb, smiling warmly as it stuck out proudly and she felt her heart swell with love. Never, for one minute, had she ever thought that Troy had regretted his decisions, because that would be the same as doubting the love Troy feels for her and their son.

"I'm really proud in both of you, Gabriella! You're an amazing woman and my son is very lucky to have found you." Lucille affirmed smiling at the young woman.

"I'm very lucky to have found him too!" Gabriella replied as Lucille took a step forward and hugged her.

"Tomas is a very lucky baby to have such amazing parents."

"Troy told you?" Gabriella asked leaning back to look at Troy's mother.

"Yes! And I have to say I love the name. I'm sure Maria is extremely happy about it as well as I'm sure your father is, wherever he is right now…" Lucille said genuinely.

"Thanks, Lucy!"

"You're welcome sweetheart! Now, why don't you go outside, and let those two know we are already here while I go upstairs and change really quick? I'll be back in a few minutes…"

"Alright! Take your time…" Gabriella told her watching as she went upstairs to her room and Gabriella made her way outside through the back door.

'He hasn't lost his touch…' The latina girl thought smiling at her fiancé as he took a jump shot and watched the ball sail perfectly through the net.

"Then why are you so worried?" Gabriella heard Jack asking as he took hold of Troy's rebound.

'Worried?' Gabriella thought confused.

"Because, what if I am not ready to be a father? Worst, what if I am terrible at being a father? What if I won't be able to help Gabriella with the baby? Or take care of my family? Or provide my wife and my son?" Troy asked hurriedly waiting for his father to answer him and put his worries at peace.

"Why didn't you talk to me before, Troy? You know I'm here to help you son…" Jack said walking closer to his son and putting a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"I know dad, I know… This has been plaguing my head for quite some time now… But I had to be strong for Brie. I don't want her thinking I regret having this baby or that I regret asking her to marry me… Gosh, that is the furthest from the truth. I love her so much, dad! I want to spend the rest of my life with her! She made me the happiest man on earth when she told she was carrying my child. But I don't know… I'm being stupid thinking this way, I know…"

"No, Troy! You aren't… Though you should have spoken to me when you started to worry this much, you are not being stupid… You only think this way because you want what is best for Gabriella and Tomas. You want them to be happy and to have only the best of things. I know this because I too had the same thoughts as you are having now." Jack told his son looking in his eyes. "I was terrified I wouldn't know how to raise you well, how to teach you what was right and what was wrong or how to protect you from any harm that would come your way… But you know what? It only took me to see your perfect little face when you were born for all my fears to go away. I knew there and then that I would love you the best way I could and teach you all the great things my father had taught me all those years ago."

Troy looked at his father as he spoke all those words and knew that, no matter what, his father was going to be there for him and help him in this new chapter of his life.

"But Troy?"

"Yes dad?"

"You should speak to Gabriella about this… Because I know for sure that she is feeling the exact same thing as you are and it is your job as her future husband to ease her fears and show her you are and will always be there for her no matter how big the problem is. Because marriage is exactly that, share all the good and bad things with each other." Jack spoke seriously as Troy nodded his head. "You take good care of that girl, you hear me? Because even though you are my son and I love you, I'll kill you if you ever hurt her."

Troy smiled at the sincerity shown in his father's eyes, for he knew Jack loved Gabriella as a daughter, the daughter he never had.

"I will dad! I promise you, I will love her and cherish her with all my heart!"

Giving his son a nod, Jack then stepped forward and embraced his son tightly.

And it was then that Troy took notice in the body that stood outside under the back porch, eyes locked with his own as she studied the two men in front of her. Troy didn't know for how long she had been there but he knew she had heard their conversation, for she had a slight frown upon her face.

Separating from his dad, Troy made his way to her and smiled softly. Gabriella returned the smile and opened her arms to give her fiancé a hug.

"How long have you been here?" Troy asked in her ear.

"Long enough…" Gabriella whispered kissing his neck.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you before…"

"Shh… It's ok. We will talk about this later, ok?" Gabriella said feeling Troy nod his head.

"Hello Gabriella! Did you girls have a good time at the mall?" Jack asked knowingly. Gabriella smirked.

"The best… But from what I saw, you two also had a blast, taking the opportunity that Lucy and I were out of the house, huh?" Gabriella joked feeling Troy tighten his hold on her.

"Well, you know how it is… I have to make sure Troy is still in shape and not getting lazy."

"Hey!" Troy exclaimed mock outraged making Gabriella giggle.

"And from the little bit I saw he is still in excellent form…" Gabriella gushed resting her hand on Troy's chest.

"Now, baby girl… I think is better if we go inside, you look exhausted. I'm sure you could use a little nap before dinner… What do you say?"

"Will you stay with me?" Gabriella asked, looking up at his bright blue orbs.

"Of course… I wasn't thinking on leaving you there by yourself anyway…" Troy answered leaning down to kiss her forehead.

And before Gabriella knew what was going on, he scooped her up in his arms, bridal style, and took her inside to his old bedroom, laying her down gently on top of his bed and joining her quickly not giving her time to miss him.

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"Where are Troy and Gabriella?" Lucille asked coming into the kitchen to find her husband sitting there alone, eating an apple and reading the newspaper.

"In Troy's room…" He simply said still reading his paper.

Lucille walked to Troy's bedroom where, looking inside, she saw both Troy and Gabriella fast asleep, their bodies facing each other, Troy's arm securely wrapped around Gabriella's waist, as if protecting her womb and their unborn child, while Gabriella had her arm draped over his upper body, her head tucked under his chin and a peaceful look upon her face.

Lucille couldn't help but smile at the scene before walking out of the room and closing the door behind her, to give the pair some privacy.

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"Ok guys… I think it's time for me to go to bed. I'm pretty tired today, do you mind?" Maria asked turning to Troy and Gabriella, who were seated across from her. They had arrived home about an hour ago, from Troy's parents, and were now in Maria's living room watching a movie.

"No, mom… You can go if you want to, we won't stay here much longer either…" Gabriella replied looking at Troy as he nodded agreeing with her.

"Ok, then… Have a good night you two." Maria said standing up from the arm chair.

"Night mom…"

"Night Maria…"

Both Troy and Gabriella watched as Maria made her way out of the living room and up the stairs.

It just took a few seconds before Troy heard Maria's bedroom door closing… So, he reached for the remote control putting the television on mute and then turned to his beautiful girlfriend, who was already looking at him with a frown upon her face.

"I was watching that…" Gabriella joked before seeing his serious face. "Troy…"

"About this afternoon… I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, I should've spoken with you about it but I was just so confused…" Troy said looking at the space on the sofa that was in between them. "And then dad was there and he sort of figured that something was up with me and he asked and I just started talking… I didn't want you to find out this way, I was actually waiting for the good time to speak to you…"

"Hey… It's okay. I understand your insecurities and your fears… I have them too, Troy… I know how you're feeling…" Gabriella said reassuringly going to take his hands in hers but Troy pulled back.

"And that is exactly why I should have spoken to you a long time ago and not just now… I should've known you were feeling the same way. I should've been there reassuring you that everything is going to be okay and that I will always be there with you no matter what, I will be there Gabriella!" Troy exclaimed a little bit frustrated at himself.

"Troy!" Gabriella called scooting closer to him and taking his hands in hers. He didn't pull back this time… "It is normal to feel like this in our situation… It means you have expectations! It means you love us and that you want everything to be perfect. But you know what? Not everything will be perfect, Wildcat. This is the real life… We will have some bumps down the road but we will pull through them together. They will only make us grow closer, grow stronger and we will make it for us and our son." Gabriella stated resting one hand on her stomach. "I love you Troy! We love you so very much… Believe in me when I say that everything will be alright."

"I do, I do believe you!" Troy exclaimed pulling her body to his and embracing her tightly. Gabriella wrapped her arms around him as well, taking in the manly perfume of his skin. "I love you both very much… And know that I never doubted we were able to make this work… Never, not even for a second, did I think of giving up." He told her kissing her hair. "You really made me the luckiest man in this world when you told me you were pregnant with Tomas. I wanted nothing else but a baby with you. And to top that off, you agreed on marrying me. I'm so very lucky…"

"I'm the lucky one… Having an amazing man by my side, who gave me the greatest gift of all, our baby! Thank you, Troy! Thank you for making me the luckiest woman in the whole world." Gabriella responded hugging him more tightly, if that was even possible and kissing his clothed chest.

"So I take it you still want to marry me?" Troy asked half joking half serious.

"Our marriage was never in jeopardy." Gabriella answered snuggling into him when Troy lay back on the sofa pulling Gabriella with him.

"Good… Because I'll love to learn how to be a husband and a father with you by my side." Troy replied nuzzling her ear with his nose.

"Cheesy but adorable… Oh! Guess Tomas agrees with me…" Gabriella said giggling when she felt their son kicking.

"Yeah, yeah… Tomas thinks you're being mean to his daddy."

Gabriella scoffed…

"Lies…" The petite brunette said before gazing up at him and seeing his pout. Kissing it away, she cuddled into him again and sighed contentedly. "I have been thinking about something and I want to know what you think about it…"

"What is it?" Troy asked, running his fingers up and down her side.

"How do you feel about childbirth classes?"

"Childbirth classes? The ones where we learn how to take care of the baby and change diapers and stuff like that?"

"Yes… That and it will also help us prepare as parents and it will teach us what to do when the time comes to give birth to our child…"

"Well, I think that is a really great idea…" Troy said linking hands with her.

"Seriously? Because I've been searching for it on the internet and I found some in LA that seem really good and it could help us…" Gabriella replied animatedly.

"Great… Maybe when we return home we could go see some and start going."

"That would be great… I have an appointment with my obstetrician next week and I could ask her if she knows any ones that are good. Thank you Wildcat!"

"For what?" He asked looking down at her.

"For always being here… Most men would think that going to childbirth classes would be boring and would have said no right away." She replied playing with his shirt and not meeting his eyes.

"I'm not most men… And I want to be there, to know more how to take care of our son and how to help you during labor." Troy said making Gabriella stare at him…

"Does that mean…"

"Yes, baby. I want to be in the delivery room with you when you're giving birth to our son." Troy spoke quietly waiting for Gabriella's reaction.

"Oh, Troy!" Gabriella exclaimed excitedly, her eyes twinkling as she beamed up at Troy. "I would love to have you by my side, Wildcat! Of course I want you there…" She responded hugging him once again.

"I love you!" Troy stated kissing her gently on the lips.

"I love you too!"

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A couple of days later, Troy was in Maria's backyard, sitting on the hammock, when Gabriella came looking for him… She was dressed in a cute white tank top and midnight blue short shorts with black ballet shoes in her feet.

When she walked out of the back door, supporting a couple of magazines and her laptop, she soon spotted Troy and walked up to him with a big smile on her face.

"Hey beautiful." Troy greeted as she sat down next to him.

"Hey handsome…"

"What is that that you bring with you?" Troy asked looking down at her lap.

"These are just some magazines I asked mom to buy for me… Wedding magazines…" Gabriella replied softly observing as Troy stared at the magazines in her lap. "And my laptop… Yesterday I was looking on the internet for some tips on how to organize a wedding and I think our parents were right when they said we should start thinking about it… There are so many things we have to do that I don't even know where to begin…"

"Do we really have to look at this now?" Troy asked groaning and glancing up at Gabriella to see her nod…

"Look, I know this must be boring to you but I want your input on this as well. After all this is our wedding…"

"I know baby… But you know I'll have whatever you like… I really don't care! I just want to marry you." Troy answered making Gabriella roll her eyes.

"Typical man… If you don't want to help me I guess I'll go back inside and do it by myself… Maybe my mom will help me later when she gets back from work." Gabriella replied annoyed, starting to get up from the hammock.

"Wait…" Troy called pulling her gently on his lap. "I'm sorry! You're right… I do want to get involved in this and help you."

Gabriella sighed…

"I want this to be perfect Troy, for both of us not just for me."

"I know." Troy spoke softly, burying his nose on the crook of her neck. "I promise you we will have an amazing day, Brie."

"I know we will…" She replied cuddling up to him.

"Now come on, tell me what you wanted to tell me before…" He probed looking down at the magazines and her laptop.

"Well, as I was saying, yesterday I went on the internet to search on how to organize a wedding and I found an endless list of things we have to do. I'm kind of scared if you wanna know…" Gabriella explained opening her laptop to show him the list. Troy chuckled before seeing the list appear on the screen. "That was what I thought…" She said observing as his grin soon faded away when he saw how long the list was.

Gabriella leaned back into his chest and Troy circled her waist with his arms.

"Hmm… Well, we have to look on the bright side here…"

"And what would that be, Mr. Bolton?"

"We already did the first and the forth thing on the list, announce our engagement and choose the location." Troy said reading from the list on Gabriella's laptop.

"Oh, I'm so much more relieved now…" Gabriella responded sarcastically as Troy shrugged.

"Well, that is two fewer things we have to do…"

"Focus Troy!"

"Right… Next step…"

"Select a wedding date. I mean, this is like the key to everything else… We can't really plan a wedding without knowing when we are going to be getting married. Tell me… How come we never think of this before?" Gabriella asked.

"Don't beat yourself over this… We have had so much on our plate these past months that we forgot. But hmm… Do you want a long engagement or a short one?"

"Hmm… Short! I want to be able to call you my husband very soon." Gabriella replied kissing his jaw.

"Hmm… Good answer." Troy responded massaging her stomach.

"You?"

"I agree… I don't want to be engaged for forever, I want to make us official, I want you to be my wife as soon as possible." Troy told her making Gabriella beam.

"Ok… So, Tomas birth is due at the end of September, beginning of October. We could think about a date a couple of months after his birth… That way we have time to get used to the new routine of having a baby in our lives." Gabriella said waiting for Troy to give his opinion.

"Yeah, I guess you're right… Let's take a look at the calendar then." Troy suggested and Gabriella typed "2015 calendar" on Google.

"Which month?"

"Why not January? New year equals new beginning so nothing better than to begin the New Year in the best way possible, marrying you." Troy said before nuzzling her neck with his nose.

"Well, I like that thought…" Gabriella giggled. "It tickles baby…"

"What tickles?"

"Your stubble…"

"Guess I forgot to shave today…"

"Today, yesterday, the day before that… Are you getting lazy Wildcat?"

"Not lazy… I just didn't feel like shaving…" Troy responded shrugging his shoulders.

"Well, I think it looks sexy… But don't let it grow too much, I don't like it when it is too big." Gabriella said gazing lovingly at him.

"Then I'll shave tomorrow."

Gabriella smiled making Troy grin also and nuzzle her neck once again.

"Now, can we choose a date?" Troy nodded looking at the screen. "Do you prefer to have the wedding on a Saturday or a Sunday?"

"I dunno baby…"

"Well, normally weddings take places on Saturdays but if you want us to have it on Sunday is ok by me…"

"Hmm… No, Saturday is fine by me."

"Ok… Then we have January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st. Do you have a preference for anyone of them?" Gabriella questioned turning her head to look at him.

"I would go for number 14 but seeing as that day isn't an option I say the 24th." Troy responded and Gabriella laughed. "What?"

"Nothing, nothing…"

"Pfff… Like I believe that… Tell me…" He asked pouting…

"Aww… Daddy is pouting…" Gabriella cooed kissing his pout away. "I just thought it was funny… Just a typical men's answer."

Troy smirked bringing her face closer to his and kissing her one more time.

"Your typical man though…"

"So January 24th?"

"Do you agree?"

"Yes!" Gabriella responded staring at his blue pools.

"And you little boy? What do you think, do you like January 24th?" Troy asked gazing at Gabriella's stomach, his hands sprawled on top of it. Tomas kicked…

"He likes to hear your voice… I think it calms him…" Gabriella spoke putting her right hand on top of Troy's. The blue eyed man smiled proudly.

"Well, guess there are no doubts left… On the January 24th you will officially be my wife."

Gabriella sighed contentedly leaning back to kiss Troy on the lips.

"Now, about the ceremony itself… I don't want anything big… Just our family and close friends, like we had agreed before…" Gabriella said, leaning her head on Troy's shoulder.

"Same… I don't want anything fancy, that has nothing to do with us…" Troy consented pulling her petite body closer.

"Yeah."

"Hmm… Although I have to say I would think that you would want a fairytale…" Troy said half joking half seriously.

"I already have my fairytale." Gabriella stated gazing up at his bright blue eyes at the same time as she stroked her bump. "You and Tomas are my fairytale!"

"And you say I'm cheesy one…" Troy chuckled as Gabriella gaped at him, slapping his arm. "Joking, I'm joking…"

"Mmhmm…" Gabriella murmured as Troy ran his hands up and down her arms.

"Do you want to carry this inside? It's kinda chilly outside." Troy asked and Gabriella nodded, closing her laptop as Troy helped her take everything inside the house.