Gabriella was sitting in the living room in a silk pair of pink Pajama shorts and top with the matching robe. Thanks to Sharpay she felt like everything she owned was meant for some play boy bunny and not herself. She was cuddled on the couch reading her book by the lamp on the coffee table. The moment she was back from her said date with Troy it was hours before the rest of the girls left her alone. They expected to hear every detail and know of all the events from the evening but Gabriella wasn't into the whole kiss and tell. Sharpay and Taylor were good at that, but she never was. Maybe it just wasn't in her DNA.

Hearing a noise she looked up to see Troy walking hand in hand with Tyler in distance. Quickly deciding to cut the lights she stood up and hugged her book to her chest moving over to a dark corner. Seriously did this boy ever sleep?

"So I'm still your favorite?" she giggled twirling a finger against his chest.

Troy felt a pinch of guilt as he lied. "Of course." He said with a smile. As soon as he let go of Tyler's hand she left a small kiss on his cheek and bid him good night. Tyler had been sitting outside when he went for a walk and once she seen him there was no turning around and he was instantly pulled into a two hour conversation about her job and her family. He even got to hear her theory on why she was still single and how she was an only child suffering from the pressures of suppression and high expectations.

Troy let out a long sigh as she disappeared up the stairs. Tomorrow he had to cut three girls from the group and he hadn't quite made up his mind but he did know which girls he did want to know better. Tyler was not on that list but she wouldn't do any harm if he kept her on a bit longer. There were others that needed to go first. As far as finding a wife is hope was a rising and falling heart rate because one moment he had an idea and the next he was lost. "All this just for a job." He whispered and looked up into the air. "When it rains it pours doesn't it?" he said placing his hands on his hips and then walking into the living room he picked up a magazine off the table and plopped down on the couch. It had to be somewhere past midnight looking at the clock he noted the time was 2am. "Jesus" he let out a long hiss as he realized how late it was. Just as he made the choice to get some sleep he heard a noise behind him, and turned around.

Esha smiled and came round the couch to sit next to him she had on a naughty night gown and a carried a bag of popcorn. "Not a night sleeper?" she said with a smile.

"No just have a lot on my mind." He said looking at Esha with a smile.

"Poor baby." Esha said looking at him and placing a hand on his thigh. "Anything I can do." She said with a suggestive smile. Troy smiled and looked back at her to see a figure standing in the corner of the room. Esha leaned in and placed her lips on his jaw line, squinting he made out the figure and felt his skin freeze as he noticed Gabriella's Brown eyes staring back at him and lifting a finger to her lips.

Esha sensing his body tense up stopped what she was doing and went to turn her head. In the spirit of helping Gabriella escape he reached out and grabbed Esha causing her to look back at him.

"So you like it a bit rough." She said reaching a hand down to his crouch and squeezing it.

"Whoa." He yelped jumping up with a nervous laugh. Gabriella made her get away and Troy held up both hands to keep Esha at bay. "I think I'm going to go to bed." He said with a bit of panic.

"Want company?" Esha said leaning forward and exposing her breast.

"No." he said anxiously. "I'm just really tired." He corrected. "I'll see you tomorrow." He nodded disappearing the same way Gabriella had escaped.

Making his way quickly down the hall he moved into his room and sighed. Making sure the door was locked he thought about something heavy in front of it and thought against it. He needed to get things straight and get his mind out of the clouds. Looking at his night stand by the sofa he looked at the glasses. Running a hand through his hair he turned away from them and went into the bedroom.

Troy was prepped and dressed for success in a nice suit as he looked out at the girls mingling and laughing as they gossiped and talked amongst each other. The girls had already placed their necklaces back on the pedestal. Some of the girls were staring at them and whispering about the doubts and fears. Scanning the room for her he found Gabriella sitting on the couch with a drink her hand and watching the others. Just as he was about to walk up to her Jordan looped her arm around his and smiled.

"Hey there handsome." She said with a smile.

"Jordan." He said with a small grin. He looked down at her red dress it was short tight and thin. Her breasts were popping out at the top and he was attracted to her but only when she was quiet. "You look nice." He said reaching a finger to touch her hair.

Jordan let a small blush creep on to her face as she smiled at him. As soon as she was about to say something Lydia came and placed a hand around his waist.

"Troy I was wondering if I could show you something?" She said with a smile.

Troy looked over at Lydia she was a snarky looking blond with green eyes. She was a catch but she seemed wild. Nodding he smiled and allowed Lydia to lead him away from the others. Feeling a bit uncomfortable he rubbed the back of his neck and smiled as she stopped and turned around. Leaning into him she placed her lips over his and Troy instantly wrapped a hand around her waist. Her lips were cold her skin was hard and she was nibbling at his lip.

Confessional scene.

"Yeah I jumped his bones the guy is gorgeous." Lydia said with a small laugh. "I'm not going to lie about it I would bang him in a heartbeat." She said shrugging his shoulders. "Jordan is like a cock blocker." Lydia said with a smile. "so tonight I had a plan to cock block her."

Troy pulled away and smiled at Lydia as she blushed. "I wanted to show you how much I want you." She said in a low voice.

Confessional scene.

"I would have to say that the most annoying thing about Troy is that as soon as you think you've made a connection he over there kissing some other girl and you can't help be feel jealous and outraged." Esha said as she leaned back. "I feel like he isn't taking things seriously I mean he is looking for a woman who can breed healthy babies and make a home not a slut." She said flicking her hair back.

Fade out and Holly fades in.

"Troy is the perfect man." she said with a smile. "I think it may be love I mean we talked a few times and he seems to be so ….he just makes me feel so good." She said lifting her head to her eyes and wiping a tear. "It hurts to see him kissing another girl but I know that I have to be strong for us." She said tucking a strand back.

Heidi sits on the couch next to Gabriella and smiles. "So feeling lucky to night." She said adjusting her yellow dress.

"No." she said taking a deep breath and lifting her glass. Unlike Heidi she actually wanted to leave tonight. Looking over at him talking to Lydia she turned back to Heidi and rolled her eyes. "Girls are so trashy when it comes to getting a guys attention." She said pulling her drink away from her lips and looking at the other girls.

"I just can't believe we have so much in common." Tyler said with a smile as she sat down on the coffee table looking over fondly at Troy.

"You are aware we all to personality tests right?" Gabriella said lifting her glass again.

"And?" Tyler said tilting her head.

"So that mean were all bond to have something in common with him." She said matter of fact as she let the glass in her hand pause in mid air looking at Tyler with a blank expression.

"We still have so much in common." Tyler said looking back at him.

Heidi let out a laugh and so did Gabriella, it was official hopeless as long as she was in this wacko Troy Bolton fantasy world nothing would ever make sense.

"Girls it is time." Becky said as she stepped into the room. "Places please." She said watching as the girls all gathered by the couch into their spots.

"As you all know tonight Troy will be eliminating three girls." She said holding up three fingers. Gabriella stood between Lydia and Jordan as she looked out again at the camera's and people behind Troy in the distance.

Troy stood there before all of the girls and smiled. "Well ladies its been fun so far and I hope it's been the same for you." He said with a smile.

There was a long pause which to some might have been to long and for others not long enough. Troy lifted the first necklace and smiled. "Tyler."

Confessional scene.

"It felt good being called up first." She said with a smile. "I'm confident more than ever that we are compatible."

Fade out

"Esha."

Gabriella leaned on one foot as her Purple dress adjusted to her frame it was ridiculous that all these women were just sitting here waiting for their name to be called as if they were some poultry in the meat market.

"Carmen."

Confessional scene.

"It so heartbreaking to be here." Holly said crossing her arms. "I mean so many things run through your mind," she said pushing her bangs from her eyes. "You think about all the things you did and what you didn't do." She said shaking her head.

Fade out.

"Samantha."

Gabriella looked down at her own feet, maybe this was all some bad dream and she was about wake up.

"Jordan."

Maybe he would send her home and she could go back to her job and bed.

"Crystal."

Confessional scene.

"There are seven necklaces left and it's so hard to just watch them go one by one." Michelle said with a small smile on her lips. "He a great guy, but if he isn't into you what can you do you know?" she said wiping a tear.

Fade out.

"Victoria."

Jordan leaned into to Gabriella and smiled. "Looks like someone is going home tonight." She whispered.

"God I hope so." She whispered back.

"Michelle."

"you don't deserve to be here." Jordan Whispered.

"Jamie."

Confessional Scene.

"Finally when he said my name I thought the heavens themselves would open up." Jamie said placing a hand over her heart.

"Natalie."

Confessional scene.

"I don't think he's going to pick me." Heidi said with a small smile. "I guess it's not the end of the world." She said with a small laugh this time.

"Anais."

The girls left began to look worried as a Troy slowed down and stared into the crowd.

"Tina."

Just after Tina made her way back to her seat Becky came out and smiled. "Ladies there is only one necklace felt. I wish you the best of luck."

Gabriella felt a wave of relief flood her as looked at the reminding girls. She might just be going home tonight. There was a grasp as everyone prepared for the next name to be called. Gabriella crossed her fingers and smiled up at Troy as he was looking at all of them with a smile. Tonight was her last night on in this hell hole.

"Gabriella."

Maybe not.