An hour later, Gabriella was in a hospital room waiting to get checked out. She looked at Troy and offered her hand to Troy, who looked more nervous than she did.

"Troy, just hold my hand" Gabriella said.

Troy took Gabriella's hand in his.

"Are they better or worse?" Troy asked.

"The same. What if something is wrong?" Gabriella asked.

"If something is wrong Gabi, you are in the perfect place to find out what is going on" Maria said.

Gabriella looked at Troy nervously.

"I'm scared" Gabriella said.

"I know you are Brie. But, mom and I are here" Troy said smoothing her hair back.

There was a knock on the door and Dr. Brand came into the room.

"Hi Gabriella, what happened?" Dr. Brand asked.

"I have been having really bad cramps. I was sitting in class and that is when they started. I came home after school and lied down and they got worse" Gabriella said.

Dr. Brand nodded.

"I want to do an exam. Do you-" Dr. Brand started.

"My mom can stay" Gabriella said.

Maria smiled slightly.

"Okay. Can you spread your legs apart for me?" Dr. Brand asked.

Gabriella spread her legs apart and reached for Troy's hand, who took it quickly. Dr. Brand smiled at the couple.

"Gabriella, honey, listen to me okay? You did everything right by coming home and coming to the hospital. Don't think that you didn't. Take a deep breath for me" Dr. Brand said.

Gabriella took a shaky, deep breath and tears ran down her face.

"Gabi, everything is going to be fine. Don't worry" Maria said.

Troy kissed Gabriella's cheek softly. Gabriella took a deep breath and looked at Dr. Brand, who smiled sympathetically.

"I know you are scared. I am going to go ahead with my exam okay? If you feel uncomfortable, let me know" Dr. Brand said.

Gabriella nodded tearfully. Dr. Brand washed her hands and put latex gloves on and examined Gabriella, who had closed her eyes shut and was trying not to cry from fear and the pain of the cramps. Troy made a line of small kisses from the top of Gabriella's head all the way down to her neck, in hopes to relax her. A couple moments later, Dr. Brand looked up and smiled.

"Gabriella, I think the stress of everything that is going on is what caused the cramps. But, I am also going to do an ultrasound okay?" Dr. Brand said.

Gabriella nodded.

"Is she okay?" Gabriella asked.

"From your exam, there is nothing that is wrong. No inflammation or anything like that. Your blood pressure is a little high but I am assuming it is because all of this is going on and that is perfectly okay. So right this second, I think she is okay. But, let me do an ultrasound just to make sure" Dr. Brand said.

Gabriella nodded. Dr. Brand waited for the ultrasound to heat up and then raised Gabriella's gown above her bellybutton and picked up a bottle of gel and squeezed some of the product onto Gabriella's stomach. She then took a wand and moved the gel around and looked at the screen.

"There's your baby girl" Dr. Brand said pointing to the screen.

Gabriella, Troy, and Maria smiled.

"She's gotten so big" Maria said.

Gabriella smiled.

"You haven't come in a while. You haven't seen her" Gabriella said.

Maria nodded and wiped a few tears that were running down her face.

"Is she okay, Dr. Brand?" Troy asked.

Dr. Brand moved the wand around Gabriella's stomach and looked at the screen again.

"From what I can see, yes. I think that the stress of everything finally got to you, Gabriella. When do you go on maternity leave?" Dr. Brand asked.

"I'm not until I absolutely have to. I need to finish school" Gabriella said.

"See, that, is something that needs to be addressed. Gabriella, you are five months pregnant. I understand that you want to finish school. I get it. But, you are carrying a human life inside of you and you need to take care of it. That is your job. I think that you need to go on maternity leave as soon as possible. You need to rest" Dr. Brand said.

Gabriella looked at her mother and Troy.

"Baby, you need to rest" Troy repeated.

"Gabi, Dr. Brand wouldn't tell you to do something unless it was absolutely necessary. Too much stress on the baby could make you go into labor early and you really don't want that" Maria said.

Gabriella nodded.

"I guess I'm going on maternity leave" Gabriella said solemnly.

Dr. Brand smiled sympathetically.

"I know that you don't want to. But, it's the best thing for your daughter right now" Dr. Brand said.

Gabriella nodded.

"I'll start processing the discharge papers and then you can leave" Dr. Brand said.

Gabriella nodded. Dr. Brand put her hand on Gabriella's shoulder.

"I know that you are only sixteen, Gabriella. But, this is something that needs to be dealt with in a mature manner" Dr. Brand said.

Gabriella blinked. Dr. Brand shook Troy's hand and left the room.

"Gabs" Troy started.

"Just don't say anything please" Gabriella said looking at Troy with tears in her eyes.

"Mom, can I-" Troy started.

"I'll be in the waiting room" Maria finished.

"Thanks" Troy said.

Maria left the room. Troy looked at his pregnant girlfriend.

"Brie, look at me" Troy said.

Gabriella looked at Troy with tears in her eyes.

"School is my life, Troy" Gabriella said with tears running down her face.

"I know it is baby. But, remember when this all started? We need to make adjustments in our lives if we want this to work. If we want to keep the baby, then we need to do that" Troy said softly.

Gabriella's lips quivered.

"I know that you don't want to leave school. But, this is what is best for you and for our daughter, Gabriella" Troy said.

"I just didn't think that it would be this hard" Gabriella said.

Troy nodded.

"I understand sweetheart. I really do. I want you to stay in school too. But, getting overly tired and having cramps during school is not something I want you to have to go through. You should be at home...in our bed, resting" Troy explained.

"Can you bring me my homework?" Gabriella asked.

Troy smiled slightly.

"I'll see what I can do. But, for right now, focus on the baby. Don't focus on anything else but her" Troy said putting his hand on Gabriella's bump.

Gabriella nodded sadly. Troy put his finger under Gabriella's chin.

"I am only saying this because I love you both so so much. I don't want anything to happen to either of you okay?" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded. She wrapped her arms around Troy and released the tears that she had been holding in. Troy rubbed her back and kissed her shoulder.

"I love you too" Gabriella said.

Troy smiled. He pulled back and looked at Gabriella.

"You will be home right after school?" Gabriella asked.

"If I don't have work" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded. An hour later, Gabriella was discharged and home in bed. Troy was getting ready for work. He walked out of the bathroom and looked at Gabriella, who was curled up in a ball and reading her chemistry notes. Troy smiled. He lied down next to Gabriella.

"Are you sure you are going to be okay? I can ask for the day off, Brie. Chuck will-" Troy started.

"I'm fine. I just need some time to adjust and a little alone time" Gabriella said.

Troy smiled slightly and nodded. He leaned in and kissed Gabriella's lips softly. Gabriella kissed him back and put her hand on Troy's cheek. Troy pulled away slowly and smiled. He then pulled up Gabriella's shirt, exposing her five month pregnant belly and smiled. Troy leaned down and kissed Gabriella's stomach softly.

"Cut your mommy a little slack, baby girl. I love you" Troy said.

Gabriella smiled. Troy looked up and smiled at his girlfriend.

"I'll be home before you go to sleep, I promise. I will explain the situation to Chuck" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded. Troy pulled Gabriella's shirt down and back in place.

"I got to go. I love you" Troy said.

Gabriella smiled.

"I love you too" Gabriella said.

Troy left the room. A couple hours later, Troy came home to Gabriella making herself a snack. He smiled when he saw her dressed in one of his old t-shirts, that were large on her and hit her knees. Troy walked up behind Gabriella and placed his hands on both sides of Gabriella's bump.

"What is the poison tonight?" Troy asked.

Gabriella smiled.

"Peanut butter and chicken sandwich" Gabriella said.

Troy raised his eyebrow.

"I hope this one is edible" Troy said.

Gabriella giggled.

"You don't have to eat it" Gabriella said.

"I don't want you to have to eat weird meals alone. I got you pregnant" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded. She handed Troy a plate with the sandwich and then picked up her own. The couple walked to the table and sat down. Gabriella took a bite of her sandwich and smiled.

"Mm" Gabriella said licking the peanut butter off her lip.

Troy smiled.

"Good?" Troy asked.

Gabriella nodded.

"She likes it" Gabriella said.

Troy took a bite and cringed a little, but swallowed what was in his mouth. Gabriella giggled.

"You don't have to eat what I crave" Gabriella said.

"I want to" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded.

"Thanks for coming home before I went to bed" Gabriella said.

Troy smiled.

"After what happened today, I know that you needed me to be here" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded.

"I do and I appreciate it" Gabriella said.

The couple finished their food and placed their dishes in the dishwasher.

"I finished my homework. Can you turn everything in to my teachers tomorrow?" Gabriella asked.

"Yes I can. Did you take a nap?" Troy asked.

"A little one" Gabriella said.

Troy leaned in and kissed Gabriella's lips softly. Gabriella wrapped her arms around Troy's neck.

"I know that you are upset still and that is completely okay Brie" Troy said.

Gabriella rested her head against Troy's chest and nodded.

"Can I still go to your games?" Gabriella asked.

Troy smiled.

"If mom goes with you" Troy said.

"I want you to be able to at least feel like you are normal. If I'm not at your game, then it won't feel like everything is going to be okay" Gabriella said.

"You don't have to worry about that sweetheart. You being at my games is a bonus. You and our baby being healthy, that is the goal" Troy said.

"I want to be there" Gabriella said.

Troy nodded.

"So what did you do while I was working?" Troy asked.

"I finished my homework and took a little nap. Then I got hungry and that is when you walked in. Boring day" Gabriella said.

Troy smiled.

"Maybe you should take a bath. Soothe your aching muscles?" Troy suggested,

Gabriella smiled.

"Have you been reading again?" Gabriella asked.

Troy squeezed his index finger and thumb together.

"Little bit" Troy said.

Gabriella kissed Troy's cheek.

"But seriously, go upstairs and take a bath. Relax. You are supposed to be relaxing" Troy said.

"I know. I was just waiting until you got home" Gabriella said.

Troy nodded. Gabriella leaned in and kissed Troy's lips softly and then went upstairs to take a bath. An hour later, Gabriella emerged from the bathroom and smiled when she saw that Troy was sitting on the balcony. She put on a sweater and walked out and sat next to him. Gabriella leaned her head against Troy's shoulder.

"We are going to be parents in four months" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded.

"Can I ask you a serious question?" Gabriella asked.

"Anything" Troy said.

"If down the line, you found someone else, would you leave everything behind?" Gabriella asked.

Troy looked at Gabriella and saw her nervous expression.

"No. If we broke up, and I am speaking hypothetically here. I would want to be in our daughter's life still. I'm still going to be her dad. I would still respect you because you are her mother. Where did that come from baby?" Troy asked.

"I just-I just have been thinking a lot. I don't want you to feel tied down or anything. But, I also wouldn't want our daughter to not have a dad" Gabriella said.

Troy licked his lips before he responded.

"I love you Gabriella and I will always love you. You are my first and only love. My best friend. There is no way that I would ever feel like that. I'm always going to be her dad and you will always be her mom" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded and wiped a tear that was running down her face.

"I love you too" Gabriella said.

Troy leaned in and kissed Gabriella's lips softly, but passionately. Gabriella pulled away and closed her eyes. She put her hand on her stomach.

"You okay?" Troy asked concerned.

"I think I'm getting cramps again" Gabriella said.

"I wish I could take the pain away" Troy said.

Gabriella entwined her fingers with Troy's.

"We are going to be okay" Gabriella said.

Troy smiled slightly and nodded.

"Come on, let's get you in bed. Just because you don't have to go to school doesn't mean you can stay up" Troy said standing up.

Troy held out his hands for Gabriella to take. She took Troy's hands and he helped her to a standing position.

"I want ice cream" Gabriella said.

Troy raised his eyebrow.

"Now? It's kind of late baby" Troy said.

"Troy, your daughter wants it" Gabriella said.

Troy sighed.

"Pulling the daughter card on me...that's going to be an issue. Alright, what flavor do you want?" Troy asked.

Gabriella told Troy what flavor she wanted and he left the house to go get Gabriella's sweet treat. Twenty minutes later, Troy walked into the house and was met with Maria.

"Hey, you get off work late?" Maria asked.

"No. Gabs was craving ice cream" Troy said.

Maria smiled.

"Oh cravings...I remember them well" Maria said.

"She made me eat some weird things so I am happy that she wanted something normal this time" Troy said.

Maria smiled.

"Good luck" Maria said.

"Thanks" Troy said.

Troy walked upstairs and went into the bedroom and handed Gabriella the tub of ice cream that she had asked for. Gabriella took a spoonful and put it in her mouth and closed her eyes and smiled.

"Thank you baby. You are the best" Gabriella said leaning in and kissing Troy's lips.

"Just doing my job" Troy said.

Gabriella put her hand on her bump.

"How are the cramps?" Troy asked.

"Off and on" Gabriella said.

Troy took his shirt and pants off and got into bed. He opened his mouth and Gabriella put a spoonful of ice cream into his mouth. Troy closed his mouth and swallowed.

"Other than cramps, how are you feeling?" Troy asked putting his hand on Gabriella's stomach.

"I'm fine" Gabriella said.

Troy smiled. He leaned down and pulled Gabriella's shirt up and kissed her bump.

"Love you baby girl" Troy said.

Gabriella finished her ice cream and handed Troy the tub. He smiled and put it into the freezer in the kitchen. Troy came back upstairs and saw Gabriella sitting up in bed. He got into bed.

"What are you going to do tomorrow with your free time at home?" Troy asked.

Gabriella shrugged.

"I don't know. Can I come to practice tomorrow and watch?" Gabriella asked.

"I don't know baby. You are supposed to be resting" Troy said.

"But, you and dad will be there" Gabriella said.

"I know we will be Brie. But, I just want you to be relaxing" Troy said.

"Please?" Gabriella asked.

Troy took a deep breath and released it.

"I'll think about it" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded.

"That doesn't mean no. I just want to think about it okay?" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded. Troy leaned in and kissed Gabriella's lips softly.

"Get some sleep" Troy said.

Gabriella nodded. She snuggled as close as she could into Troy's chest and fell asleep. The couple was learning that keeping their relationship stable and going through pregnancy was not going to be easy.