A/N I DO NOT OWN HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS I ONLY OWN THIS PLOT! Have any of you ever had one of those moments where you sit down to write and then just can't stop? That's what happen with this chapter. I could stop writing. That's why it's over 5,000 words. :) I hope you all enjoy it.
Lucille and Jack sighed. Things were going to get a whole lot harder for Gabriella and they weren't sure if she'd get through it.
When they got home Troy went right into his room. He went to set Gabriella down on the bed but she just let out a blood curling scream.
"Whoa, hey, it's ok." He soothed.
"No, down."
"I wasn't going to leave you sweetie."
"No down. Stay cuddle."
"OK Baby girl."
Troy laid down on the bed keeping Gabriella close and cuddled into his chest.
"Can I do anything for you my Angel?"
"You're doing it."
Troy kissed her head. "Can I do anything else for you?"
"No, just want cuddles."
"Ok baby girl. You've got all the cuddles you want."
That rest of the day Troy just cuddled Gabriella close and gave her the comfort she was so desperate for.
The next morning the Bolton's sat in the dining room have some breakfast.
"Gabriella, could I ask you a few questions about your mother?" Lucille asked.
"I guess so…"
"You said she wanted to be buried next to your father in Florida right?
"Yes…."
"Where is your father buried?"
"Naples Cemetery."
"Was there anything else special your mom wanted?"
"She wanted me to sing…but I can handle that."
"Did she want any special flowers or music or at any special church?"
"No, she said she didn't care as long as she was buried next to my father."
"Ok, Thanks for telling us. We will do everything we can to make it what she wanted."
Gabriella just nodded. She looked down her eggs, they were barely touched. She wrapped her arms around her stomach.
"I don't feel well." She muttered.
Troy put his hand on her forehead.
"You're a little warm, what's wrong?"
"My tummy feels funny."
"Funny how?"
"Like a balloon. I took a bite of eggs and thought it was going to come right back up."
"You were up all night tossing and turning. Why don't you go lay down?"
"I don't want to be alone."
"I'll be there in just a little bit I promise."
Gabriella nodded and got up and went into Troy's room.
"What's wrong with her?" Troy asked.
"I'm sure it's just stress." Lucille said.
"Why don't you go lay down with her." Jack told him.
Troy nodded, he got up and went into his bedroom. As he walked inside he noticed Gabriella wasn't in there. He sighed he heard her throwing up. He went into the bathroom and held Gabriella's hair and rubbed her back.
"Troy…." She groaned.
"Shhhh sweetie I'm right here. I know you don't feel well but just let it out, get whatever is in your stomach, get it out."
Gabriella threw up one last time and started to cry.
"Troy!"
"I'm here baby. Come here."
Gabriella leaned back against him. Troy helped her wash her face and brush her teeth. He took her into his arms bridal style and carried her over to the bed. He climbed into it and held her close. He kissed the top of her head. He moved her so she was sitting across his lap and laying back against his arms. His hand went under her shirt and gently rubbed her stomach.
"When I was a little boy and I got sick my mother used to rub my stomach like this and she'd sing to me. After that I'd feel so much better. Do you like it?"
Gabriella nodded a look of pleasure and relaxation crossed her face. "Sing." Troy chuckled and softly started to sing to her. It wasn't long before Gabriella fell into a deep sleep. Jack and Lucille came in to see Gabriella sleeping against Troy's chest. They both smiled.
"How long has she been out?"
"Ten minutes. What's going on?"
"Well I was going to come and get you guys for school but I think I'll let you skip today. Gabriella needs you and she is in no shape to go to school. I'll cover for you both." Jack said.
"Thank you Dad, I promise I won't fall behind."
Jack nodded and he and Lucille left.
Troy looked down at Gabriella and smiled. He placed a soft kiss to her forehead. She had been through so much these past few months and she was still hanging on. He was so proud of her. She was the bravest girl he had ever met.
After a few hours Gabriella started to stir. She opened her eyes and smiled at Troy looking at her.
"Morning sleepy head." He said.
"Is it really morning already?"
"Almost, you slept all day."
"I was so tired."
"I've noticed." Troy chuckled. "Baby, I want you to promise me something. If you are ever having trouble sleeping, I don't care what time it is I want you to wake me. Don't wait until morning and then tell me ok?"
Gabriella nodded. The night before she had, had a hard time getting to sleep but didn't want to wake up Troy so she just waited until he woke up in the morning and he saw how tired she looked , so she told him. "I promise."
"Good girl."
Before anyone could say more Lucille and Jack walked back in.
"Hey you two. We need to talk."
"Whatever happen Dad told me to do it." Troy defended.
Gabriella giggled.
"Thanks Bud." Jack teased.
"You aren't in trouble Troy in fact it's about Gabriella." Lucille laughed.
"Troy made me do it!" Gabriella said quickly.
"Hey!" Troy pouted and poked her in the stomach.
She giggled. Lucille laughed. "Neither of you are in trouble it's about the funeral."
"Oh…." Gabriella looked down at her hands.
"Now, if you aren't ok with this we can change it. This weekend we are going to fly to Florida and spend the weekend there then come home. Friday morning we leave bright and early, Saturday afternoon is the funeral , and then Sunday we come home. That way you don't miss any more school than you have to. If you want to spend more time in Florida Gabriella we can."
"No, three days is enough. As long as my mom is happy and resting in peace I'll be ok."
"Good, now you can invite anyone you want but they need to buy their own plane ticket. "
Gabriella nodded. "Thank you for setting it all up."
"Of course sweetie. There is also something else we need to speak with you about it's very serious."
Gabriella gulped. Troy rubbed her back.
"Child Services is starting to question your living situation. Now we love having you here, we just wanted to ask how you felt about letting Jack and I become your legal guardians?"
"You'd really do that for me?"
"Of course sweetie, as long as you're ok with it."
Gabriella nodded. She climbed off Troy and hugged them. "Thank you."
"Now you do not have to call us 'mom and dad' unless you want to but you are not allowed to call us Coach and Mrs. Bolton either." Jack said.
"Jack and Lucille?"
"That's fine. Now before we go is there anything you want to discuss with us, anything you're worried about?" Lucille asked.
"C-Can…Can we…I…I don't…"
"What sweetie?"
"I…I don't want t-to….Can we ha-have…."
"Hey, it's all right baby, whatever it is your can tell us." Troy soothed rubbing her back. Gabriella climbed back onto the bed and into Troy's arms. She buried her face in the crook of his neck. The she muttered something to him.
"Of course baby, we can do that no problem."
"What Troy?" Jack asked.
"Gabriella isn't comfortable with seeing the body again, she'd rather have a closed casket."
"Oh don't worry it is a closed casket. I made sure to do that first thing."
"That's all then…"
"Ok, we will leave you two alone. If you're hungry there is some leftover chicken for dinner."
Gabriella nodded and Lucille and Jack walked out.
"We missed dinner?"
"Well they ate early and I was too comfortable cuddled with you to move so…"
"Oh…"
"Are you hungry?"
"Yes."
"Let's go eat."
They both climbed off the bed and went into the kitchen.
After a good dinner they both just went back and cuddled in bed together. It was just what Gabriella needed, a day of rest and cuddles. She knew the funeral was going to be hectic, she had no idea just how crazy it was going to get.
"Troy?"
"Yeah Baby girl?"
"Would you be mad at me if I invited Sharpay to the funeral?"
"Baby I could never be mad at you. I don't think it would be a good idea after what happen at the sleepover but if you feel comfortable and you want to then I'll support you."
"The sleepover wasn't her fault. I just…I know Taylor won't be able to come, she can't afford a plane ticket right now and that's ok but Sharpay can and I'd like her to be there."
"Ok, I support you."
Gabriella nodded. Troy suddenly had the feeling inviting Sharpay was going to be the worst mistake Gabriella ever made.
At school the next day Gabriella knew she had to tell the other about the funeral. It would be hard but she had Troy to help her. The best time would be at lunch because everyone would be together and she'd only have to say it once.
"Guys, look Friday we are leaving here to go the Florida where my mom 's funeral is going to be. I'd be a bad friend if I demanded that you all go with me. I know the cost of a plane ticket is a lot right now so if you can't come I understand, but if you can come it's on Saturday and it would really mean a lot if you came."
"Oh Gabi, you know I wish I could, but we are just in so much trouble right now both my parents are working two jobs and I'm trying to find a job that will let me work part time. I'm sorry. I want to be there but I can't." Taylor sighed.
"I know Tay, and that's ok. You'll be with me in spirit and that's what matters." Gabriella said with a soft smile.
"I'd have to check with my folks Gabriella, I want go but I just don't know if my folks will let me." Chad said.
"I know, look all I ask is you guys try. I won't hate you if you don't come. I know times are tough right now so if you can't come don't stress over it." Gabriella said.
"I can come Gabi. I've got enough money." Sharpay said.
"We know." Troy answered.
"I'm going to call mommy and daddy right now."
Sharpay got up and left the lunch room. Troy sighed. He had a funny feeling she wasn't calling her parents.
"So, if you don't mind me asking….how did it go the other night…seeing your mom?" Taylor asked.
"It was hard. The worst part was afterward, someone tipped off the reporters and they were waiting for us outside."
"Wow, what happen?" Chad asked.
"Officer Stone showed up and helped us get out."
"I'm glad you are both ok."
"Troy made it all better. Just like he always does."
Everyone just smiled as Troy pulled Gabriella into his side and kissed her head.
Outside in the hall with Sharpay, she was on her cell phone.
"Look, I know when and where the funeral is going to be but you all need to fly to Florida. From there I can get you guys inside the church. Yeah I'll leave on an later flight than the Bolton's don't worry they won't have any idea."
Sharpay smiled as she hung up. "Gabriella is this going to be one funeral you will never forget."
Back in the lunch room everyone was discussing the funeral.
"Is there anything we can do for you Gabriella? I feel like the worst best friend for not being able to attend your mom's funeral." Taylor said.
"Don't feel bad Taylor, you're still my best friend." Gabriella smiled.
"Can I do anything to help?"
"Actually there is something I need from all of you."
"Name it."
"My mother's last wish was for me to sing at her funeral and I wrote this really touching song it's just…well I don't know if it's good enough or not."
"Baby, anything you write your mother will love." Troy said.
"I know but I just…I'm scared of singing it in front of all those people."
"Practicing in front of us might help." Chad suggested.
"I know that's why I brought it up. Maybe after we eat we could go to the music room and you guys can help me?"
"Of course Gabster anything for you."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Thanks guys."
Sharpay walked back into the room and sat down.
"Ok it's all set. So what did I miss?"
"Everyone is meeting in the music room after we eat so I can sing the song I'm going to sing at the funeral." Gabriella answered.
"You have to sing at the funeral?"
"Yeah it's my mom's last dying wish."
"What song are you going to sing?"
"It's a new one I wrote."
"Shouldn't you sing something you already know so there is less chance of messing up?"
"I know this one. I've been practicing enough and I do have to say my shower head is very impressed with me."
Troy laughed hugging her tighter as the others laughed as well.
"Seriously Gabriella, if you mess up this isn't just like the musical. If you mess up you'd be letting your mother down. Is that what you want?"
"Gabriella won't mess up she'll be perfect Sharpay." Troy growled as he felt Gabriella tense.
"I'm just saying."
"Well don't."
"Come on let's go to the music room." Troy said softly.
"I don't want to go anymore." Gabriella whimpered.
"Hey," Troy said gently take her face and making her look at him. "It's just us, we aren't going to judge you. We're just here to help you get comfortable singing in front of a crowd. That's all. Don't listen to Sharpay you'll be perfect."
Gabriella nodded. Everyone stood up and went into the music room. Kelsi sat down at the piano. Gabriella handed her a music sheet.
"Do you want me to start anywhere special?" Gabriella asked.
"Just start at the beginning." Troy said. He kissed her head and took a seat next to Kelsi. Gabriella took a deep breath and nodded at Kelsi to start playing.
"Found myself today
Oh I found myself and ran away
Something pulled me back
The voice of reason I forgot I had
All I know is you're not here to say
What you always used to say
But it's written in the sky tonight
So I…I…."
Gabriella's bottom lip trembled as her eyes filled with tears. She shook her head at her friends and let the tears fall. "I can't do it. I'm sorry I can't do it." Troy was instantly up and holding her in his arms.
"Shhhh baby that was beautiful. It's ok, you did good." Troy rubbed her back as she cried into his shoulder.
"That is why shower heads were born without ears." Sharpay muttered to herself. Gabriella didn't hear but Chad did and sent a glare towards Sharpay.
"I'm sorry I was a lot stronger when I practiced by myself." Gabriella cried.
"You are perfectly strong Gabriella. The fact that you are going to stand up there and sing is strong all on its own." Troy said kissing her head.
Gabriella looked up and Troy wiped her tears. "Would you like to try again?"
Gabriella nodded. "Can you hold me?"
"He won't be able to hold you at the funeral." Sharpay said.
Troy growled. This girl was working his last nerve.
"It's just a practice until she get's comfortable Sharpay so shut up!"
Gabriella looked at Kelsi and nodded her head again.
"Found myself today
Oh I found myself and ran away
Something pulled me back
The voice of reason I forgot I had
All I know is you're not here to say
What you always used to say
But it's written in the sky tonight
So I…I…" Gabriella broke down into tears again. "I can't do it! Sharpay is right. I'm going to mess up and my mother will be so ashamed of me."
She started shaking her head as a flashback hit her.
Flashback
Gabriella and her mother were both pinned down on their backs to the bed. Her mother was already beaten to a pulp and stripped naked with nothing but a sheet over her. She was panting hard.
"Gabriella look we need to be honest here. I'm not going to live through this so I want you to promise me something."
"Mommy no, don't talk like that."
"I love you Gabriella but you know once Tom comes back it's only going to get worse and I need you to hear me out in case I don't live through this ok?"
Gabriella nodded as tears fell down her cheeks.
"I want to be buried next to your father. I also want you to sing at my funeral. Please sweetie I know you have stage fright but it's all I want from you at my funeral. Sing, I don't care what you sing but you always make me so happy and proud when you sing. Please for me will you sing?"
"I promise mommy, please don't leave."
Before her mother could respond Tom walked back inside and smirked. He walked back over to them and…..
End flashback
"Gabriella! Hey! Gabriella come back to us!"
Gabriella was finally able to register what was going on. She had started screaming and gasping for air as she was taken back into the past.
"Baby it's all right. It's ok. It's over you're safe." Troy said.
"She is going to hate me! If I mess up at the funeral she will hate me and be so ashamed of me!" Gabriella screamed.
"No, baby no, shhhhh it's ok. Your mother will not hate you. I promise you baby, if you go up there and do the best you can, your mother will not hate you I promise."
"I can't let her down Troy I can't let her down!"
"You won't baby, you won't shhhhh it's ok." Troy soothed as he rubbed her back.
He looked at the others if Gabriella didn't make it through the song during the funeral she'd never forgive herself.
Friday came quickly and Gabriella wasn't happy about waking up early. Troy had woken up and taken a shower before he gently sat by her side and stroked her hair.
"Brie, Brie baby it's time to wake up."
It was just nearly the crack of the dawn. The sun hadn't even fully risen into the sky yet."
"Sun up?" Gabriella asked.
"No, not yet."
"Then I sleep."
Troy laughed and poked her side. "Come on sleepy head you can sleep in the car."
"No."
Troy sighed. He leaned down lifted Gabriella so she was sitting up.
"Troy!" she whined.
"Do you want to go to the airport in your pjs?"
"No."
"Then you have to wake up sleepy."
She groaned and tried to lay back down but Troy stopped her.
"Come on Brie, I know you're tired and I promise you can sleep in the car and on the plane but we need to get you dressed first."
Sighing Gabriella nodded. "Help me?" she asked.
"Of course."
Troy stood up and went over to his dresser. He knew since most the day would be spent traveling she'd want to wear his clothes because they were big and comfy. As he turned back toward the bed he laughed. Gabriella laid back down onto her side and was trying to fall back to sleep. He walked back over to her and poked her shoulder. "Come on sleepy head. Rise and Shine."
"ou oying." She muttered.
"What?" Troy asked.
"You're annoying."
Troy laughed. "This is nothing, just wait till I take the tickle monster."
Gabriella sat back up groaning knowing he was serious. He laughed. Then he turned serious.
"I'm going to take off your shirt ok?"
She nodded and lifted her arms. He took her shirt off and put one of his on.
"Can you stand for a second?"
Gabriella groaned but stood up. Troy quickly took off her pj bottoms and put his sweat pants on tying the string nice and tight so it didn't fall.
"Ok you can sit back down now."
Gabriella sat back down. Troy turned back and went into the bathroom and grabbed a brush. He went back over to Gabriella and smiled. She was sleeping sitting up. "Are we going to make a habit of this? Every time I walk away you go back to sleep?"
His voice woke Gabriella up again. This time her eyes were filled with tears. Troy sighed. He knew there was more to this than her just being tired. She had never been a fan of flying now that the plane was going to take her to bury her mother she'd do anything to miss it.
"Oh baby." He said. He pulled her back into his arms.
"I'm sorry Troy." she cried.
"Baby what for?"
"I didn't want to wake up today because of what happens tomorrow." She said as she cried into his chest.
"Oh baby shhhhh. I know this is hard on you." He said rubbing her back.
Gabriella cried herself right back to sleep. Troy sighed. He quickly and gently ran the brush through her hair before just leaving it alone. He pulled them both back onto the bed and just let Gabriella sleep. She needed it. She had been up all night tossing and turning. A knock at the door made him sigh. He father walked in.
"You two ready?"
"Yeah."
He looked down at Gabriella.
"Just carry her to the car Troy. I'll get the bags." Jack said.
"Thanks Dad."
Troy lifted Gabriella and stood up. Gabriella stirred and opened her eyes not knowing what was going on.
"It's ok. I'm just taking you to the car."
Gabriella nodded and settled back into Troy falling back to sleep. Troy got into the car and put both their seat belts on. Both their parents got in and started to drive. Troy fell back to sleep fast. The rest of the car ride was quiet.
Finally they got to the airport. Both of them awoke when Jack went over a big speed bump making the car bounce. It took them both a few minutes before they knew where they were. When Gabriella figured it out she turned white and started shaking. Troy knew getting her out of the car was not going to be easy.
"Mom dad why don't you take our bags and head in. Gabriella and I will be in soon." He said.
"Ok." they agreed.
Both parents left the car. Gabriella was just staring at the floor. "Baby, look at me." he said.
She looked up at him.
"I am going to make you a promise right here and right now. No matter how bad things get I will be right by your side and everything will be ok."
She nodded.
"Want to tell me why you're so scared to leave the car?"
"Taking one step out of this car is just one step closer to having to say goodbye to someone I love so much."
"Gabriella it's going to happen either way. There is nothing you can to stop it or change it."
"I feel like this is all my fault. My mom died because of me. If I hadn't gotten involved maybe things would have turned out differently."
"Baby, you can drive yourself crazy with what ifs but the truth of the matter is that you have to remember that it wasn't your fault it was just time," Troy said rubbing his hand comfortingly on her leg.
"I know Troy, but if I get on the plane it just brings me closer to having to say goodbye and I'm not ready to make that step."
"You will never be ready Gabriella, but you have to be brave and take that step." Troy said. "You aren't taking it alone, I'm right here with you."
Gabriella nodded.
"Come on you can do it. I know you can." Troy said.
Gabriella reached out to him. Troy took her into his arms and pulled her from the car. He walked inside keeping Gabriella close in her arms. They made their way through security and met up with his parents by the gate. He set Gabriella down on one of the chairs. He went over to his parents.
"How long until take off?"
"A half hour at least, maybe longer." Lucille said.
Troy sighed. "Gabriella is hanging on by a thread."
"Just hold her Troy. It's all you can do for her right now."
Troy nodded. He went back over to her. He lifted her up and sat down keeping her tight in his arms. She buried her face in the crook of her neck as she clung to his shirt. Troy rubbed her back under her sweater and gently rocked her side to side. Gabriella relaxed into him.
"You're safe my sweetie. I love you so much and nothing is going to hurt you."
"I love you Troy." She muttered.
"I love you too sweetie. Just try and relax I'm right here."
Just as Gabriella had gotten comfortable a teen boy with tattoos and piercings walked over.
"Whoa dude she's hot, can I join in?" he asked.
Gabriella whimpered and clung tighter to Troy.
"Back off, there is nothing going on here." Troy said holding Gabriella tighter.
"Your hand is up her shirt."
"I'm rubbing her back because flying makes her nervous. Leave us alone or I'll have someone remove you."
The guy pouted. "Fine you're no fun." He walked away.
"Troy…" Gabriella whimpered.
"Shhhh it's ok Baby. You're safe I got you."
Troy softly started to sing and Gabriella relaxed into him.
Finally it was time to board the plane. Lucille and Jack were a few rows in front of Troy and Gabriella. Troy went into the seat first and sat by the window. Gabriella sat in the middle seat. Troy helped her with her seat belt and then put on his. He lifted the arm rest and left Gabriella lean into his side.
"I'm sorry you two are going to have to sit in your own seats until take off." A lady said walking by.
Groaning Gabriella sat up. Just then the guy from before walked over and smirked. "YES! I knew this was my lucky day. He put his bags up and sat next to Gabriella.
"Hey sweet thing wanna make out?"
Gabriella whimpered. Troy growled.
"That 'sweet thing's' boyfriend is sitting right here."
"Perfect man. So I call her front."
The boys hand went to Gabriella's leg going higher and higher until he was at her thigh. Gabriella started crying. She turned and grabbed Troy's arm. "Troy!" she cried. "Make him stop please make him stop." Troy growled and reached over grabbing the guys wrist.
"Touch her again and I'll throw you off the plane."
"Cool I've always to go sky diving"
Troy rolled his eyes and threw his wrist back into his lap. He then stood up and pulled Gabriella up. The guy grabbed her bottom. Gabriella jumped startled and clung onto Troy. "Troy!"
"Shhh I've got you baby girl."
He moved them so she was by the window and away from the guy. He sat her back down and helped her get settled then sat back down himself.
"Dude come on she is so hot. I can just picture her naked." The guy licked his lips. "She's delicious."
Gabriella continued to cry and tried to hide herself in the wall next to her. "Stop it! I'm not a piece of meat!"
"You look like one to me."
"Stop it!" Gabriella cried.
Troy growled. "That's it. We are switching seats."
He stood up and tried to lift Gabriella but she fought him. "No Troy, he'll touch me again!"
"I won't let him baby I promise. Trust me."
Gabriella stood up. Before they could leave a lady walked by.
"I'm sorry we are about to take off you need to sit down."
"We need to switch seats."
"Not until after takeoff. Now sit down."
Sighing Troy and Gabriella sat back down. The guy continued to make sexual rude remarks about Gabriella as she cried. Troy did the best he could at leaning over and softly whispering soothing things into her ear.
"I want to get off this plane Troy. I want to get off now. I can't breathe. I can't breathe!"
"Shhhh easy baby. Shhhh you're safe it's all right."
"Off, off, Off!"
Troy growled. She was pulling back into her shell. He couldn't take this anymore. "Forget the rules, we are both seated and have our seat belts on. I'm going to hold my girlfriend." Troy lifted the armrest and pulled Gabriella into him.. He rubbed her back and started gently singing to her. She clung to him as she started to calm down. His voice was loud enough for her to hear and to drown out the guys voices but not enough to annoy the others around him. During takeoff Troy held Gabriella comforting her the best he could. Finally as the seat belt signed was turned off Troy stood up. "I don't want him to grab me again Troy." She whimpered.
"He won't we are going to be squished together for a minute but I promise you I won't let him touch you."
Gabriella nodded and stood up. Troy took her into his arms and pressed her tightly to him. He turned his back to the guy and walked out in the aisle. Just then they ran into Jack. "What's going on dad?" Troy asked.
"I could ask you the same thing. We heard Gabriella crying. Is everything ok?"
"The guy we got stuck next to his a jerk. He's touching Gabriella and saying very rude and sexual things to her. I was hoping we could switch seats."
"Of course, go sit with your mother. I'll handle him."
Jack went and took Troy's seat. Troy want up a few rows and finally met with his mother.
"Hey mom, can we join you."
"Of course."
Troy sat Gabriella in the middle and he took the end. He readjusted their seat belts and let Gabriella cuddled back into his side.
"Is that better my Angel?"
Gabriella nodded and yawned rubbing the sleep from her eyes.
"Sleep now my Princess. We're safe."
Gabriella closed her eyes and let the sound of Troy's singing soothe her to sleep.
After traveling all day they arrived at the hotel. They went inside and Troy went right over to the bed and got himself and Gabriella comfortable. Jack and Lucille went to look at the view. As they turned out they laughed. Both Troy and Gabriella were already sound asleep.
"Gabriella is going to need all the sleep she can get. Tomorrow is going to be a very long and hard day for her." Jack said.
Lucille nodded. Gabriella was going to have to do one of the hardest thing a child a could do and say goodbye to their mother. How would she ever get over this?
A/N next chapter is the funeral, will it go as planned or will an unexpected visitor ruin everything? For updates and sneak peeks at my future work fan me on facebook here: .com/pages/Hopelessromanticgurl/122036234528562