Sharpay's POV

As people filed into their seats, I froze on the podium of the Williamson Baptist Church. Among those people were many from East High namely Troy, Chad, Taylor, Gabriella, and of course Ms. Darbus. I wore black stilletto heels and black peasant dress with a pink ribbon tied around the front.My long blonde hair was pulled back in a messy bun. Theron, my little brother, wore a black dress shirt and a silver tie.

Troy walked to the stand and sat down by me. "Shar, I'm really sorry for what happened at the hospital. I want you to know that I'm here for you and I always will be," he told me. In a splurge of the moment move, I kissed his cheek with all I was worth.

"Thanks Troy, you're still the best friend a person could have," I reminded him. He smiled weakly. I saw this and frowned slightly. "Troy, I-" I started. But Theron interrupted by tapping on my shoulder.

"Shar, umm, we're ready to start," he choked through his tearstained face, "Or am I interrupting something?"

"It's okay Theron, I'll be right there," I murmured. Troy walked off the stand and took his seat between Chad and Kelsie. I looked down at the program in my hand. First up was my mom giving Ryan's obituary and life sketch. As she stood, I sat down next to Theron.

"Ryan always used to say that life had turns that were unexpected or full of audacity, he also said that if you shot for the moon and fell, at least you'd land among the stars, obviously we here today, are very far from the stars," she choked. After she finished there was a musical number featuring many East High students. I wasn't included. They sang "Homeward Bound."

I cried harder than any day I had. When they finished, I walked to the microphone to sing my solo song, You Gotta be. Mascara ran down my face as the piano started. As I saw the audience, I pointed out Troy's comforting blue eyes.

Listen as your day unfolds.

Challenge what the future holds.

Try and keep your head up to the sky

Lovers, they may cause you tears.

Go ahead release your fears.

Stand up and be counting don't be shamed to cry. You gotta be.

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser.

You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger.

You gotta be cool, you gotta become, you gotta stick together.

All I know what I know is love will save the day.

To ask a question will go on without you.

Leaving you behind so you can save your face.

World keeps on spinning can't stop it if you try to.

Guess love is danger in a different way. Ohhhh. You gotta be.

You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold, you gotta be wiser.

You gotta be hard, you gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger.

You gotta be cool, you gotta become, you gotta stick together.

All I know what I know is love will save the day. All I know what I know is love will save the day. Ohhhhh, yeah. OHHHHHH, baby yeah. All I know is love will save the day.

As I finished the last note, Troy and Theron had tears in their eyes. Lots of others did too. I sat back down feeling slightly accomplised but still crying. Theron wrapped his arm around my shoulders and laid his head on the one closest to him. His tears mixed with mine as we cried together.

He stood to do his song, Bless the Broken Road. The last thing on the program.

I set out on a narrow way many years ago Hoping I would find true love along the broken road But I got lost a time or two Wiped my brow and kept pushing through I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you Every long lost dream led me to where you are Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars Pointing me on my way into your loving arms This much I know is true That God blessed the broken road That led me straight to you I think about the years I spent just passing through I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you But you just smile and take my hand You've been there you understand It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true Every long lost dream led me to where you are Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars Pointing me on my way into your loving arms This much I know is true That God blessed the broken road That led me straight to you Now I'm just rollin' home into my lover's arms This much I know is true That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you.

He quietly sat down and took my warm hand for support as he took original crying spot on my shoulder. We stood up and walked down the steps. Troy waited for me at the bottom. "You both did amazing," he told us. I nodded in apprectiation. Theron just smiled and walked away.

When he was out of sight, I threw my arms around Troy's neck and cried. He pulled me to face him and brushed the tears off my face. "Hey, shhhh, it's okay, I'm here now," he reminded me. Thank goodness.