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Gabriella sat on the soft afghan smiling as she watched Nathan laughing as he jumped on Troy, trying to get the ball. Gabriella had never seen him warm up to so many people so quickly, it was as if he knew somehow that he belonged there and he was a part of their family. Looking to the picnic table where her mother sat which was designated the "Grandparent zone", Gabriella could not help but to feel a pang of sadness in her chest for her mother, who was the only one with out a husband. Watching Troy and Sharpay's parents sharing jokes a laughing, must be a painful reminder of what could have been.

"Take it easy guys." Sharpay called out cringing, as Eric tried to tackle his father. "Football, I will never understand the sport." She said shaking her head along with Taylor. Gabriella looked away from her mother and back towards Sharpay.

"I think it's really great how fast Nathan has warmed up to you guys." Gabriella said smiling. "He doesn't trust everyone so easily." Sharpay turned her head to look back at Troy and the kids, to see him dodging attempted tackles while holding a laughing Nathan, who currently had the ball.

'Yea Troy loves kids; he's always seemed to enjoy their company over people his own age." Sharpay said chuckling lightly, watching Troy teaching Nathan a touchdown dance.

"Yea I can tell." Gabriella said smiling "The boys are really luck to have him as a father." Gabriella said turning her head to look down at her hands. Sharpay paused, and place her water bottle down.

"Gabriella I wanted to ask you something, but if this seems like I'm out of line or anything you don't have answer, because believe me I'm not one to pry, and I would completely understand if you don't want to answer, I mean…"

"Sharpay its ok, just ask me." Gabriella said with a reassuring smile.

Sharpay stopped and took a breath, while looking again to the boys. "Nathan's father… I mean how does he feel about this?" Gabriella sighed she knew the topic of Mark would come up, but there's no harm in wishful thinking that it wouldn't. Gabriella had no idea how Mark would feel about the situation, because she had yet to tell him, in fear of running him off. She knew it was wrong to with hold information, but she had to think about what was best for her son, and that meant keeping Mark around.

"He's…not an issue." Gabriella said looking down at the ground, feeling guilty for not telling the full truth.

"Oh." Sharpay said sadly, not really knowing how to respond.

"So Gabriella, tell me about the years after East High." Taylor said smiling changing the subject. Gabriella retuned her smile, and shrugged her shoulders, as Sharpay smiled glad that the subject was changed.

"There's not really much to tell. My mother and I moved to L.A, where I attended A.E magnet school, from there I went to UCLA, and graduated with a degree in math and secondary education."

"Wow UCLA, that must have been fun…so tell me just how hot were those guys?" Taylor asked raising an eyebrow causing Sharpay to laugh and Gabriella's eyes to widen. "Oh come on Gabriella." Taylor said nudging her shoulder. "Don't tell me you never peeked at all that man candy laying around." Gabriella shook her head smiling, bringing a hand to her mouth trying to stifle a laugh.

""Well, Mark and I meet in my sophomore year, so I really didn't date much" Gabriella said shrugging her shoulders."…but I must say they were pretty hot." Gabriella said causing the woman to laugh again. "I mean all those abs, and muscles, were hard to ignore." Gabriella said fanning herself, while laughing.

"Oh no Gabriella don't tell me they've corrupted you too." Troy said smiling while walking over towards the women. Gabriella blushed as Troy took a seat next to Sharpay.

"Ryan wanted to spend sometime with the kids, said I was hogging them all." Troy said pouting.

"Sharing is caring dear." Sharpay said rubbing his back. "Besides I think its time we all sat down to have that talk." Sharpay said looking to Gabriella who nodded in response. Seeing the exchange Taylor stood to her feet.

"What was that Chad?" Taylor called, causing Chad to turn with a perplex expression. "Ok be there in a minute honey." Taylor said holding up a finger. "He can't go on to long with out me, so please excuse my departure." Taylor said leaving them with a smile. "Coming dear." Taylor again called out only to receiving a "huh" from Chad. The awkwardness soon returned after Taylor's departure, It seemed as soon as the thought of the boys came up, tension filled the air. They were back at square one, no one wanting to be the first to speak, and sharing nervous glances back and forth, until Sharpay got tired of it.

"Ok Gabriella." She started taking a deep breath. "I know what both our families are going through right now, is a worst nightmare for many parents, and I know what we've all been feeling , and how nothing seems like it will ever be right again at this point but….." Sharpay paused feeling her voice crack, and turned her head looking again to her children, feeling Troy's hand on her back Sharpay let out a shaky breath and continued. "We have to stop thinking about and blaming ourselves, and think about what's best for them, because they are the most important factor here." Sharpay said looking back toward Gabriella, while refusing to let anymore tears fall. Gabriella unlike Sharpay did not have as much will, power, and tears threaten to slide down her face.

"All I want is to see them happy and loved, and in the short time of being here, I've never seen a family as loving as yours." Gabriella said wiping her eyes, smiling. "I love Nathan with all my heart, and can't help but feel that same love for Tyler, but I could never imagine switching them and changing their worlds." Hearing her words, Troy let out a deep breath he had been holding in, feeling a giant weight lifted off his shoulders. She wasn't going to take away his son, he thought smiling; but as soon as the good thoughts came they faded as Troy saw Nathan fall down laughing. Nathan was his son, and he only just met him and the thoughts of losing him so fast, caused his chest to ache.

"But Nathan…." Troy said a little above a whisper. Gabriella followed Troy's eyes to her son, and knew his thoughts, they were the same she had for Tyler.

"I meant what I said about Tyler and Nathan, I would never want to separate them from their family….and that includes you guys." Gabriella said smiling. "Nathan loves his brothers so much already, and I really want you all to be something permanent in his life…that is if it is ok with you guys." Gabriella looked back and forth between Troy and Sharpay, unable to read their expressions. Sharpay just stared not really believing everything she just heard, she would be able to keep her family together, and continue to see Nathan she couldn't have asked for anything greater. Still with no answer Gabriella, began to feel self-conscious.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to over step any boundaries, It's ok if you don't w…"

"Gabriella." Sharpay said stopping her while placing a hand on her shoulder. "We couldn't have asked for anything better. We would love to continue seeing the boys grow up together, I mean Eric's just so excited to be able to get a game of two on two now, because apparently I'm no good." Sharpay said laughing. "We also would want your family to play an active role in our children's life."

"Yea and your Mother both, she is such a kind-hearted woman, and the boys really loved the brownies she brought, I just don't think it would be fair for any of them to have to live without them." Troy said laughing, causing Gabriella to smile.

"That is, if the boys got a chance to taste them seeing as you and Chad each had... what four maybe five?" Sharpay asked her husband, with a knowing look.

"What!" Troy exclaimed surprised "It was like three tops." He said looking to Gabriella who only laughed in return.

"Mom's brownies were always a hit, don't worry she always carries extra mix."

"Really." Troy asked excitedly, "I wish you guys were here all the time, I mean those brownies were…"

"That's it!" Sharpay exclaimed cutting Troy off. "What if they were here all the time." She said excitedly looking back and forth between the two. Troy and Gabriella both shared confused looks.

"Shar what are you talking about?" Troy asked his wife, a little afraid of her current expression.

Sharpay rolled her eyes; she was going to have to spell it out for them. "What if, they moved back to Albuquerque." Sharpay said again smiling. "I mean we all want the boys to grow up together, what better way then having them live in the same town." Sharpay said brightly "Gabriella I saw the way you were staring at that house earlier." Sharpay said nodding her head towards the neighboring blue home. "What if I told you it's all yours, I mean Troy and I wouldn't mind buying it, that way we could all be close, and the boys would see each other everyday I mean that's how families work…right?"
Sharpay asked finally pausing to take a breath, while looking hopefully between her husband and Gabriella. Gabriella face was still filled with confusion, while was trying to process all that she just heard. Sharpay really couldn't be serious about buying her a home…could she? The gift basket was one thing, but a house was a whole new level. Gabriella looked to Troy; hopefully he would be the voice of reason here.

"That sounds great!" He exclaimed just as excited as his wife. Gabriella shook her head "I guess not" She said to herself. "I could teach them any sport they wanted to learn, we could go on vacations together, I mean we do have one of the best schooling systems there are it would be…"

"Stop!" Gabriella exclaimed holding up her hands cutting Troy and Sharpay off from their fantasies. "You guys can't be serious." She said again looking back and forth between the two, seeing their expression Gabriella saw just how serious they were. Bringing her hands to her temples, Gabriella took a deep breath. "You guys just can't go around offering homes, like you would offer a drink…I mean it's not that simple." Gabriella said looking back up. Now it was Sharpay's turn to look confused.

"Gabriella, it's not like you're a stranger, we just want a good life for you and Nathan."

"Oh so that's what this is about." Gabriella said shaking her head. "You think Nathan and I are some sort of charity case." Gabriella said standing up. "Well I'll have you know, we are doing just fine, and my son has a great life with out all the glitz and glam."

"Whoa Gabriella." Troy said standing up, reaching out to grab her arm before she could walk away. "We would never think that about you, we just…got carried away in all the excitement."

"Yea I didn't mean to push things so fast." Sharpay said standing to her feet. "Can we just pretend that last part of the conversation didn't happen…please?" Sharpay added hopefully. Gabriella nodded her head and sighed.

"I'm sorry for over reacting it's just…"

"Hey, it's forgotten, remember." Troy said lightly squeezing her arm.

"How about we go tell everyone the good news, over some cake?" Sharpay asked smiling. "Because our audience is beginning to look very worried." Sharpay said, looking towards the eight sets of eyes that were currently fixed on the trio. Turning their heads to look, the adults at the table quickly turned away pretending to converse about the lovely weather. The trio shared a laugh while walking towards the table.

"Oh princess ,we didn't hear you approaching" Richard Evans said looking to his daughter smiling.

"Troy honey is everything ok?" His mother questioned with a some-what worried expression.

"After talking about it we all decided…" Troy paused smiling at his wife and Gabriella "That the boys are staying where they belong!" He exclaimed laughing, as all the adults let of a sigh of relief. "And the best part is, we all want the others family to remain in both boys lives." Now it was the grandparents turn to squeal in delight, as they all shared smiles and pats on the back.

"Hmmm."

"What is it, Mama?" Gabriella asked her mother.

"Well I was just thinking, Eric and Tyler already know Mrs. Bolton as their Nana, as Nate does with me…you don't think it will become confusing for them do you?" Maria asked looking around the table, only to be answered with blank stares.

"You know when I was a little girl I used to call my abuela, Mima and it was something different a special." Maria said smiling.

"Well I think it's great." Lisa said retuning the smile.

"Yea I think you will be a great Mima for our boys." Troy added also smiling.

"Great then it's settled," Sharpay said clapping her hands. "The boys now have a grandpa, grandma, nana, coach, and a mima." Sharpay finished smiling at Maria.

"Hey what about an Uncle Ryan"

"Yea and a Uncle Chad."

"And don't forget an auntie Taylor." Taylor piped in. Sharpay rolled her eyes, but laughed" Ok the boys have a grandpa, grandma, nana, coach, mima, a uncle Ryan, auntie Taylor, and a uncle Chad…through marriage of course." Sharpay said causing all the adults to laugh, all but Chad, who only rolled his eyes. "Ok now that we all know what role we play in the kids life how about some cake?" Sharpay asked brightly.

"Did I hear cake!" Eric asked appearing next to the table slightly out of breath.

"I don't know how he does it." Troy whispered to Gabriella "He must have gotten my wife's super sonic hearing." Troy said laughing.

"That's not the only thing he's got from me." Sharpay sated without turning around. Troy smiled at Gabriella while mouthing I told you so.

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"Sharpay that cake was delicious." Gabriella said leaning back into her chair.

"Yea mom it was mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm GREAT." Eric said rubbing his tummy. Troy rolled his eyes, while biting into another brownie.

"Well I'll take these small drops of heaven over some Zeke cake any day." Troy said holding up his brownie. "Now who's with me?" He asked looking around the room. Sharpay stood up and began clearing away the kid's plates.

"Pay no attention to the oversized two year old." Sharpay said smiling. "Now how about some coffee and a movie in the living room for the women, you men can go in the basement and do whatever it is that you do." Sharpay said waving a hand, "And the kids could watch something in the theater or play in the play room."

"You have a movie theater?" Gabriella asked surprised.

"Just a mini one." Eric said shrugging his shoulders. Gabriella shared a look with her mother, and again she was so thankful that she was there, making her feel a little less out of her element.

"Well I vote for playroom." Eric announced jumping from his seat.

"I second that vote." Madison said standing up.

"Pay room." Tyler said clapping with cake all over his face, and Nathan soon followed suite joining his bother in the pay room chant.

"Okay, okay pay room it is." Sharpay said smiling, leaving the room to throw away the plates.

"Where's Nathan?." Gabriella asked with a smile looking around her son as if she didn't see him. Nathan laughed and raised his hands in the air. "Oh no that can't be Nathan." Gabriella said smiling. "Your just a little mess monster." She said lifting Nathan from his seat. "We have to find Nathan, but first I have to clean you up a bit." Gabriella said wiping Nathan's mouth with a napkin. "Oh my goodness Nathan there you all." Gabriella said feigning surprise, while tickling him.

"All clean." Nathan announced lifting his cheek towards his mother. Gabriella smiled, and kissed his cheek with a loud smack, causing him to giggle again. Troy smiled at the exchange, thankful that his son was in the care of such a loving woman.

"Me." Tyler said reaching out to Gabriella, who looked surprised at the request. Troy only smiled and lifted his son out of his high chair. Tyler ran around to Gabriella's side of the table, and began trying to climb up her legs and on to her lap. Gabriella kissed Nathan one more time and placed him down. Lifting Tyler on to her lap, Gabriella felt her chest tighten; staring into his chocolate brown eyes, was enough to make anyone melt. As she started the routine again this time with Tyler, Sharpay reentered the room, carrying some mugs, coffee, and tea for Taylor and herself.

"Who's ready for…" Sharpay stopped short, seeing everyone's head turned in Gabriella's direction. Watching Gabriella tickle and play with her son, brought a pang of jealousy to her chest, but she quickly pushed those feelings aside and plastered a smile on her face as Gabriella kissed Tyler's cheek, and placed him down. Sharpay's actions didn't go unnoticed by her brother, and he planned to talk to her later.

"Sharpay!" Troy said jumping to his feet. "You know you shouldn't be lifting things, it's bad for the baby." Troy said while taking the tray, and smiling at his wife's stomach.

"Baby!" Four grandparents exclaimed at once, Sharpay sighed. "Yes, I pregnant again." She said with a weak smile. No sooner had the words left her mouth, Lisa and her mother jumped from their seats, hugging her, rubbing her stomach, planning on names boy or girl, Sharpay rolled her eyes, as she heard her mother in law mention her special tea. Looking towards Troy for help, Sharpay saw the men around him patting his back and wish him congratulations, now looking to Taylor Sharpay mouthed help me. Taylor huffed the things she'd do for friends.

"Umm Mrs. Bolton, do you think you could teach me that recipe for your tea?" Taylor asked smiling.

"Oh sure honey but you know it's really for women who are p.." Lisa stopped short, turning away from Sharpay, she looked to Taylor with wide eyes. Taylor nodded her head excitedly causing both women to shriek.

"Oh my word, best friends pregnant together, what could be more fun than that." Judy said now standing next to Taylor.

"Come on dear we, have millions of tricks up our sleeve." Lisa said tugging on Taylor's arm.

"Yea I even know one for stretch marks." All the women froze. "What, really?" Taylor asked looking down at Maria.

"If Gabi wasn't so shy, I'd have her lift her shirt to prove it." Maria said with a chuckle.

"Mama!" Gabriella said turning a deep shade of red. Taylor grabbed Maria's hand, "Oh you're defiantly coming with us." She said while smiling and pulling Maria along.

"Ok soldiers, whose ready to go to the play fort?" Troy asked kneeling. Tyler quickly ran to his father followed by Nathan, who through his arms around Troy's neck. Troy let out an umft, not expecting Nathan to carry such power.

"Nate be gentle." Gabriella said approaching the boys. "I'm sorry, sometimes he gets a little rough when he gets excited, I'll take him." Gabriella said reaching for Nathan. Troy stood up quickly, "Oh no it's no problem." He said smiling "I love a solider that packs a little umft. You go head and fun with the ladies, and I'll take theses two to the playroom, don't worry, Eric and Madison are very responsible, and we have baby gates, so these two wont be making any more trips tonight." Troy said laughing. Gabriella retuned his smile, and gave Nathan and Tyler a little peck on the cheek, and watched as Troy carried them away. Nathan smiled back at his mother, and unhooked one hand from around Troy's neck, and gave her a little wave. Gabriella smiled at waved back as Troy disappeared around a corner.

"You coming Gabriella?" Maria called from the other room. "I really want the ladies to see that my cream works." Gabriella sighed, shaking her head in embarrassment, while walking into the next room. As Sharpay began to follow, her brother grabbed her arm. "We need to talk later." He whispered in her ear before stepping passed her.

"Ok men I believe we were assigned to the basement, so shall we." Ryan said leading the way.

"Yea there has to be some game on now." Chad said looking at his watch, walking out of the room followed by Richard and Jack.

Sharpay entered the room taking a seat on the love seat next to her mother, who already had her tea poured. The women were all in deep conversation lead by Maria about, stretch marks and breast-feeding much to Gabriella's dismay.

"I'm telling you ladies this stuff works wonders." Maria said proudly, as all the women stared on in awe. "I just wish it could help delay those terrible twos that are coming soon. I mean Nathan is an angel but, he has his moments.' Maria said chuckling. Sharpay's eyes widened.

"What if I told you how to turn the terrible into the fabulous?" Sharpay asked smilingly excitingly. "What better than a huge party to set off the boys next year in life, I mean if they see fabulous they will be fabulous." All the women looked excited about the idea, all but Gabriella, who was getting that unsettling feeling in her stomach again.

"Yea it could be a celebration of another year and finding each other, I mean they are practically twin." Taylor said smiling.

"Yea we just need a good theme." Sharpay said furrowing her eyebrows, in deep thought. As the women all went back and forth excitedly throwing out different ideas and themes, Gabriella sank further and further into her seat.

"I'm sorry guys, but we already have something planned." Maria said stopping the women chattering. Gabriella sat up at the sound of her mother's voice.

"Oh." Sharpay said dejectedly and surprised. "Maybe another time." She finished with a weak smile. Gabriella looked back and forth between her mother and Sharpay almost astonished. It was true that for Nathan's second birthday she had been planning for months to have some family and friends over, but when Sharpay got an idea in her head she ran with it. Gabriella wasn't sure if she would have stood up for herself in such a way as her mother, considering her little outburst in the back yard. Maria looked to her daughter, and saw the appreciation in her eyes, smiling Maria squeezed her knee.

"Now I remember someone mentioning a movie." Maria said smiling looking back towards the other women.

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"Awwww but Dad." Eric whined "If you keep making me take baths, I'll never be able to develop my man smell." Eric said pouting, while Troy laughed.

"Ok how about, I give the little guys their baths first, giving you and Maddie some more time to play together, but then it's bath and bed for you…deal?" Troy asked reaching out a hand.

"Deal." Eric said excitedly shaking his father's hand, then taking off to tell Madison the great news. Sharpay stood, and began clearing away the mugs from the table, but as soon as she turned she was met by her husband with a stern expression, who quickly took the tray from her hands and began his way to the kitchen. Rolling her eyes Sharpay turned back around, and found another Bolton man at her side.

"Hey angel." Sharpay said scooping Tyler up into her arms. "You ready for your bath? We are going to have to put extra extra bubbles, for you and Nathan." Tyler smile at his mother and laid his head on her shoulder. Sharpay kissed her sons temple, and turned at the sound of Nathan's voice.

"Oh it's ok baby." Maria said rocking him back and forth "Your Mama's coming right back." Sharpay felt her heart clenching at the sound of his crying voice. As Troy reentered the room, Sharpay gently handed Tyler over to him, and made her way over to Maria and Nathan.

"May I?" She asked reaching her arms towards Nathan. Maria nodded her head, and handed Nathan over to Sharpay. Once in her arms Nathan continued to let his tears fall, but allowed Sharpay to guide his head to her shoulder. Rubbing small circles on his back Sharpay began to sing a lullaby, she often sang to Tyler. Moments later Nathan's cries turned into soft sniffles, as he completely relax into Sharpay's embraced.

"Wow." Maria said staring at Sharpay in awe. "I don't know you did that, usually when Nate gets that way only Gabi can get him to quite down, what's your secret?" Sharpay smiled and shrugged her shoulders.

'That song I was singing was a song my first music teacher taught me and Ryan when we were younger. I remember that whenever we use to sing that song something good would happen, and Ryan declared it our magic song." Sharpay said smiling at the memory. " Four months into my pregnancy with Ty…Nathan…" Sharpay said hesitantly "My doctor told me that he didn't think I would be able to carry him to term, and that my chances for a miscarriage were high. I don't know what it was but, something brought that song to my mind, and everyday after I sang that song to my stomach, and I carried a beautiful healthy little boy to term, and then some." Sharpay said laughing. Troy smiled at his wife remembering her strength at that difficult point in their lives.

"You know people say that a child never forgets it's mother's voice." Chad said with out thinking or noticing Gabriella. "I mean…uh.." Chad sputtered noticing Gabriella for the first time. Gabriella stood in the doorway with a seldom expression not really knowing what to say, but feeling incredibly out of place, turning Gabriella headed back for the bathroom. Maria sighed seeing her daughter leave the room.

"Excuse me." She said following Gabriella. Sharpay turned to glare at Chad. "What did I say?" He asked raising his arms in the air.

"Tay I'm going to get started on their baths, thanks for everything." Sharpay said walking over to kiss her cheek. "And congrats again, call me later?" Taylor nodded her head while running a hand over Nathan's back. "Ill fax the papers first thing in the morning and give Gabriella's lawyer a call, the faster we get this done, the happier you all will be." Taylor said smiling. "Chad I'm going to get Madison ready to go." Chad stood as he watched his wife leave the room, making sure to keep a safe distance between himself and Sharpay as he walked over to Troy to say goodnight.

Walking up to the door Maria could hear low sniffles. "Gabriella sweetie open the door." Maria said tapping the door lightly. Hearing the lock click, Maria opened the door walking into the large bathroom. Gabriella sat on the edge of the tube staring down at her hands, refusing to meet her mother's eyes. Walking over to her daughter Maria took a seat, and tucked a piece of stray hair behind Gabriella's ear.

"Gabriella look at me." Maria said in a stern voice. Gabriella lifted her head slowly and turned to her mother with read watery eyes. Maria felt an ache in her chest seeing her daughter this way, no matter how old Gabriella got, she would always be her baby. "Hija what's the matter?" Maria asked bring a hand up to Gabriella's cheek.

"Everything Mama, can't you see it's happening." Gabriella said looking away.

"Gabi what is it, what's happening?" Maria asked confused.

"Their taking Nathan…., their trying to take my son." Gabriella said with a shaky voice looking back to her mother.

"Gabi listen to me." Maria said taking Gabriella by the shoulders. "No one is going to take Nathan, you are his mother."

"But that's it I'm no…"

"No Gabriella." Maria said cutting her off. "A mother is not defined by blood, and blood alone. A mother is someone who protects, cares for, and loves a child with all they have. Now, Nathan loves you, he trust you, you're all he's ever know, and right now you have to be strong for him." Maria took a deep breath, while letting go of Gabriella. "These people are good people, even though the wife may come on a little strong at times." Maria said pausing making Gabriella smile. "I know they mean well and like you, they only want what's best for the boys." Gabriella nodded her head and took a deep breath, standing up she walked over to the sink and splash some cold water on to her face. Facing her mother again, Gabriella opened her moth to speak.

"I know, I know you love me, I'm the greatest." Maria said smiling while standing up. "Now you go upstairs and be there not just for Nathan, but Tyler too." Gabriella smiled and kissed her mother's forehead before exiting the bathroom. A little embarrassed by her sudden departure downstairs Gabriella walked slowly down the hall, where she heard Sharpay's voice.

"Ok you little duckies, look over here and smile." Sharpay said holding up her camera. Gabriella smiled at the sight.

"Mama" Nathan said excitedly standing up.

" Hey sweetie, be careful" Gabriella said while sitting him down.

"I hope this is ok." Sharpay said referring to the bath. "They didn't want to be separated, Ty started crying and.."

"Oh it's fine as long as you make doubles of those photos." Gabriella said smiling.

"Well they just got in a few minutes ago, would you mind if I went to go get their room ready?" Sharpay asked standing up.

"Oh it's no problem." Gabriella said smiling walking further into the bathroom.

"Okay great, if you need anything I'll be right down the hall." Sharpay said leaving the room. Walking into Tyler and Nathan's bedroom for the night, Sharpay went into Tyler's closet, to find him some pj's. Settling on his light blue footie pajamas, Sharpay exited the closet.

"I wonder if they make those in my size." Ryan said from the corner of the room, laughing as his sister jumped.

"Gosh Ry are you trying to give me a heart attack." Sharpay said dropping her hand from her chest while turning to look at her brother.

"Dramatic much?" Ryan asked raising an eyebrow. Sharpay rolled her eyes, deciding to ignore his existence. Bending down Sharpay opened Nathan's little back pack, in search of his pajamas.

"Shar are you ok?" Ryan asked quietly concern filling his voice.

"Of course Ryan why wouldn't I be." Sharpay said without looking at him, as she continued rummaging through the back pack.

"Sharpay, I saw the look you gave Gabriella and I…"

"Ah here they are." Sharpay said cutting Ryan off, while pulling the pajamas from the back pack. Walking over to Tyler's crib, Sharpay hung the pajamas across the side next to Tyler's. Ryan walked over to where his sister stood watching her as she tried to keep herself busy.

"I know what your going through right now is hard, but.."

"Ryan please." Sharpay said finally pausing. "I'm fine promise, just… let it go." Sharpay said giving him a weak smile before turning to walk away.

"No Sharpay." Ryan said grabbing her arm. " I'm not going to just sit back and watch when your obviously hurting, I'm your brother ." Ryan turned her so that they were looking at each other. "You can't fool me, or get rid of me that easily." He said with a small smile. Sharpay smiled a small but real smile as she let her bother lead her to sit down.

"I just feel so selfish." Sharpay said letting out a deep breath. "I have never liked sharing, attention, toys, cars." Sharpay said pausing remembering when she was forced to share her car with her brother for the better half of their junior year. "And now I'm expected to share my children, the one thing in the world I thought I would never have to." Sharpay said dejectedly, while standing up. "I mean when I walked in the room and saw Gabriella holding Tyler, I felt….threaten almost." Sharpay paused looking to her brother who was staring at her intently. "I know I sound crazy, just forget I ever said anything, leave me here to w…" Sharpay stopped as she heard Ryan laughing. Gasping as Ryan tried to stifle his laugh with his hand, Sharpay asked. "Do I amuse you Ryan?"

"No….Shar..it's just do you realize you just said you felt threaten by Gabriella." Ryan said in between laughter. Sharpay smiled and rolled her eyes.

"I guess that is pretty funny." She said taking her seat next to her brother. "I just want to move forward, but I'm not sure how." Sharpay said leaning back in to her chair.

"Shar you're one of the most, best dressed, strong, caring, loving,…"

"Don't forget talented." Sharpay added raising a finger with a smile

"Talented, mothers there are." Ryan said taking his sister's hand in his. "I know right now it seems like you will never find your silver lining to this cloud, but as your brother who sometimes knows you better than you know yourself." Ryan said with a smile." I'm telling you, you'll find it, and in the time being I know you will be just fine, because an Evans never backs down from a challenge…" Ryan said looking hopefully at his sister.

"We only raise the stakes." Sharpay finished smiling.

"Now come on and get over here." Ryan said opening his arms wide, with a huge grin. Sharpay rolled her eyes but loving embrace her brother. "So let's get on to some real drama." Ryan said smiling. "What's been going on, with the show since you came back?"

"Funny you should ask." Sharpay said with her eyes widen. "You won't believe what that bimbo Jessica something, is trying to do."

Gabriella walked down the hall, following Troy's directions to the closet that held all the towels, when she heard two muffled voices. Following the sound, Gabriella paused in front of a door that had a big poster which read A STAR DWELLS HERE in big bold print and a picture of Tyler sleeping under it. Gabriella smiled at the poster as the voices became louder and clearer.

"I mean I can't believe she really thinks I'm going to share my…, just because she has some connection to Tyler……, I mean come on their my babies…"

Gabriella only heard the conversation in bits and pieces, but she heard enough. Backing away from the door slowly in shock at what she just over heard, Gabriella continue toward the closet.

"So some amateur fools around with Tyler Perry, and now they want you to share your glory rights at the Emmys." Ryan said wide eyed as Sharpay nodded her head.

"I know, what could they possible be thinking. I don't care if she sleeps with the whole Emmy committee; she's not getting her hands, on one of my awards."

Gabriella refused to cry, she guessed her mother was wrong all along. It wasn't enough that they had the cars, the house, and the money, no they wanted her son, and she wasn't just going to back down and let them have him. Turning on her heel Gabriella began making her way back towards the bathroom. If they wanted it that way she was going to give them one hell of a fight.

"Yea were all in this together alright." she scoffed before entering the bathroom.

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Mark grabbed his head as his ridiculously loud cell phone blared music from some where in his apartment. Groaning Mark rolled off the couch, pushing away the beer cans in his path. Listening closely Mark discover the noise coming from inside the couch. Picking up his phone Mark rolled his eyes at the name rolling across the screen.

"Damn it Kyle, this better be good." Mark said annoyed into the phone.

"Oh it is, why didn't you tell me your kid is a celebrity."

"Kyle what the hell are you talking about?" Mark asked allowing himself to fall back into the couch.

"Man, you really should start watching the news more, you know it is so informative, just yesterday I found out ho…"

"Kyle focus, what were you saying about Nathan?"

"Turn to channel five and see for yourself." Mark looked around the room, trying to find the remote, and was relieved when he saw it, on an end table close by. Turning to channel five Mark saw Gabriella, Nathan, and the Bolton family on the screen. Turning the TV up, Mark listen closely to what the announcer was saying.

"So today in court Parents Gabriella Montez, and Sharpay and Troy Bolton, have decided to formally adopt the children whom they have raised from birth. Both families just want to move forward in their lives the best they can." Mark cursed under is breath at the announcement, kicking a beer can across the room. He couldn't believe Gabriella had fooled him in such a way. He knew who the Bolton's where who didn't, they were one of the wealthiest families there were, and all along Gabi had their kid, and know she was just going walk away from all that money.

"So I guess it will be hard to get that money now since Gabriella gave away your kid." Kyle said laughing into the phone. "To bad the kid wasn't just yours." Mark leaned back into the couch, as Kyle's words sunk into his mind.

"That's it, Kyle you're a genius." Mark said standing up quickly.

"I am…well of course I am." Kyle said smiling into the phone. "My mama always told me that the world would see it one day." Mark rolled his eyes, while making his way over to his computer.

"Kyle thanks again man, I'll give you a call later tonight, I feel like taking some rich punks money." Mark said smiling.

"Ok man, see you later." Hanging up the phone, Mark quickly began to Google the rights of a father. "I think it's time my son got to meet his rightful father." Mark said with a twist smile, as he put his plan in to motion.

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A/n…Dum dum dum…lol the plot thickens. Okay I hope you all enjoyed that chapter, the drama has yet to come. If you wish to show your love or just share you thoughts feel free to click on that little box below…well go on what are you waiting for :)