Chapter 9

Gabriella had been home about two days now and Troy was caring for her as much as possible, only leaving her when it was absolutely necessary to go to the station. That's where he was now, talking with the chief.

'This is way too stressful for her. We have to cut it. We all know she's innocent.' Troy protested as the chief paced back and fore.

'Troy, you're getting my position once I retire and you've come too far to not follow procedure. I'm sorry that she was in hospital and I know you care about her but we still have to wait three more weeks!' The Chief, Dan, explained.

Come too far. I think I've gone past that considering I got pregnant! Troy yelled in his head. 'But, Dan, if we could just put a search on, we could prosecute Mike, put him in a mental asylum and then Gabriella will be set free of the stress.' And we can be together. Troy finished in his mind.

Zeke walked through the doors. 'Troy, Chad's on the phone. He needs to tell you something.'

Troy nodded. 'I need to take this.' He stood up and walked into his own office. He picked up the receiver. 'What's up, Chad?'

'When can you get home?' Chad asked.

'As soon as my conference with the chief is over. Why?' He ran a hand over his face.

'Well, Taylor has morning sickness really bad but I can't leave Gabby's house because she's asleep. I really need you dude.' Chad explained quickly.

'Okay, let me wrap this up and I'll be there as fast as I can.' He hung up the phone and slipped his jacket on. He walked back into Dan's office. 'I've got to go. Please, consider cutting the time?'

'Where are you going?' Dan asked impatiently.

'Gabriella's friend was looking after her but his wife has morning sickness and he can't leave because Gabriella's asleep so it would be like leave Zack alone.' Troy said, picking some files up.

Dan sighed. 'Troy, you have to be professional. Don't give her special treatment.'

Troy rolled his eyes. 'I know, I'm sorry.'


Gabriella woke up with a start when she heard the door open. She sat up with so much force she fell off of the couch, crying out in pain and held her wrist. She looked up and saw Troy run into the room. 'Troy! What are you doing here?'

Troy knelt beside her and pushed some hair out of her face. 'Chad called and said he had to look after Taylor. So, here I am. What's wrong with your wrist?'

Gabriella sat against the couch and used her free hand to rub her stomach. 'Well, you scared me and I fell off of the couch.'

Troy looked worried. 'Sorry. Let me get some ice for that.'

Gabriella continued to rub her stomach. 'That's your Daddy. He really cares about your brother and I know he cares for you.'

Troy smiled and walked in, placing a bag of ice on her wrist. 'That's right. And I really care about your hot Mummy.'

Gabriella blushed. 'I'm not hot.'

Troy leaned in further, straddling her. 'Yes you are.' He kissed her passionately, gently rubbing her stomach and holding the ice in place.

Gabriella pulled back and smiled. 'My wrist has stopped hurting.' She moved her wrist and it was free from the cold temperature. 'What did the chief say?'

Troy sat on the floor and pulled her onto his lap. 'They're still keeping it at three weeks.'

Gabriella nodded, burying her face in his neck. 'Do they know about baby Bolton?'

Troy lifted her face to look at her. 'Don't you want it to be baby Montez?'

Gabriella shook her head. She took his hand and placed it on her stomach again. 'This baby will always be a Bolton.' She said quietly before kissing him sweetly.

'Mummy, that's sicky.' A tired voice said.

Gabriella pulled back and saw Zack stood there, rubbing his eyes. 'Come here, sweetie.'

'Brie, I'm not sure how much weight my legs can take.' Troy warned.

'Are you saying we're fat?' Gabriella asked as she lifted Zack onto her knee.

Troy held his hands up in defence. 'Not at all.'

'Mummy, is my baby sister in there?' He asked, pointing at her tummy.

Gabriella frowned. 'What makes you think it's a baby sister?' She ran a hand through his dark hair.

'I always wanted a sister.' He said proudly and rubbed her tummy.

'Zack, be gentle. Something might happen if you're too rough.' Troy warned.

'Sorry Daddy.' Zack said, cuddling him.

Troy smiled and squeezed him. 'That's okay. You just need to be less rough when you're around Mummy, okay? Like this.' Troy manoeuvred Zack off of his lap and onto the floor. He, then, raised Gabriella's shirt slightly and kissed her stomach a few times.

Gabriella leaned back on her hands. 'Troy, that tickles.'

Troy lifted his head and smiled broadly. 'Do you want to meet my parents?'

Gabriella was shocked. 'Sure. But, I'm not good with parents.'

'Don't worry, they're cool. Hey, buddy, do you want to meet my Mummy and Daddy?' Troy asked Zack who was playing with a toy car he had found.

'My Grandma and Grandpa?' Zack nodded and toddled off to get changed.

'Now, do I get a kiss?' Troy whispered to Gabriella who was still in Troy's lap.

Gabriella wrapped her arms around his neck and replied. 'On what grounds do you deserve one?'

Troy smirked. 'For helping you be a Mum again.' He whispered huskily.

Gabriella hit the back of his head. 'You dirty thing. But, you deserve a kiss for being the best Dad I could wish for Zack.' She leaned in and kissed him passionately.

Troy pulled back. 'We have to leave soon. It's quite a while away.' Troy picked Gabriella up as he got to his feet. He placed her on the ground and saw her start to cry. He wrapped her in his arms. 'Hey, baby, what's wrong?'

'What are we going to do after all of this?' Gabriella spoke into his chest.

'We're going to be together. I promise. Brie, look at me.' Gabriella reluctantly looked up. 'I promise.' He kissed her lightly before pulling back. 'Now, where did Zack get to?'

Gabriella wiped her tears and walked to the bottom of the stairs. 'Zackary Steven Montez, get yourself down here now!'

'Ooh, using the full name. Mum got me to finish off broccoli with that one.' Troy slipped his sneakers on.

Zack wandered down the stairs in a clean outfit and stood waiting for them. 'Mummy, hurry up!'

Gabriella smiled and slipped her jacket on and grabbed her bag. 'Come on, then.'


Troy walked through the door. 'Mum? Dad?' He called into the house. 'Come on in Brie.'

Gabriella followed through with Zack on her hip and smiled. 'Basketball fan?'

'I was captain of the East High Wildcats.' Troy said proudly, hanging their jackets on the hooks.

Gabriella smiled. 'How many games did you win?'

'I won all three championships.' Troy came closer to her.

Zack looked at one of the picture. 'Daddy, you look funny.'

'He hasn't changed that much then.' Gabriella joked.

'Montez, that hurts.' Troy started tickling her.

'Troy…The baby.' Gabriella gasped.

Troy immediately stopped and kneeled down, kissing her stomach. 'Please forgive me?'

'She forgives you, now stand up, son.' A voice said.

Troy stood up and smiled at Jack, wrapping an arm around Gabriella's waist. 'Hey Dad. Hi Mum. This is Gabriella, my girlfriend, and her son Zack.'

Gabriella looked at him and smiled. 'It's nice to meet you. Zack, say hello.'

'Hi, are you my Grandma and Grandpa?' Zack asked.

Troy stepped in. 'He's gotten into the habit of calling me Daddy.'

Lucille smiled and knelt down to Zack's level. 'I am sweetheart. Do you want to watch some TV?'

Zack nodded. 'Mummy?'

'Don't touch anything.' Gabriella warned as he ran into the lounge.

'Troy, aren't you supposed to be with you client?' Jack asked.

'That's the thing. I am with her right now.' Troy said quietly.

Jack and Lucille glanced at each other.