DISCLAIMER: I don't own HSM, just Jade and the baby. :]
Sharpay closed her eyes and breathed deeply, placing both of her hands over her now empty stomach. All she could remember was Troy calling 911. The rest was a complete blur. The procedure, everything. Troy had stayed by her side the entire time, his warm and rough hands encasing her soft petite ones. She had just woken up from the surgery that took out the remains of the baby. Sighing quietly, Sharpay rolled onto her side, gently running her hand over Troy's soft head of hair. He let out a sleepy moan and looked up, his eyes opening slowly.
"Hey, beautiful." Troy said his voice husky from sleep.
"Hey baby." She said as Troy crawled into the bed, avoiding her IV. He wrapped his arms tenderly around her midsection. The tenderness and gentle love in his embrace broke the barrier Sharpay had been trying to hold up. She clutched Troy's shirt tightly and began to sob, her hand tightly holding her stomach. Troy was slightly surprised, but he stroked her hair, just letting her cry. Sharpay sobbed, the loss of her baby becoming real.
"I'm…I'm so sorry…" Sharpay whispered through her sobs.
Troy lifted her chin and shook his head, peppering her eyelids with kisses. "No, no, no. This is in no way your fault. Don't you dare blame yourself. We'll have more babies. We'll have many, many more babies. And they'll all be beautiful. Happy, healthy, and beautiful. They'll all look just like their momma. Gorgeous, talented, and the love of my life." Troy said as he kissed a few spots on her cheek.
Sharpay sniffled a little, cuddling closer to him. "I love you. So much." She whispered as someone came through the door.
"Mr. and Mrs. Bolton, I hate to interrupt. I just have some fairly good news. Mrs. Bolton, your uterus is still fully intact. We were able to save everything, and you'll be back to normal in just a few weeks." The doctor reported. Sharpay wiped her face and sat up a little, Troy's arms still wrapped around her gently.
"Thank you, doctor. When will we be able to go home?" Troy asked, his voice surprising Sharpay a little. The doctor smiled and looked down at the clipboard in his hand.
"Well, actually. If you two want to stick around for another hour or two, we'll sign papers and you can be headed home." The doctor said with a small smile. Sharpay sighed and looked up at Troy, who looked down at her for approval. Sharpay nodded with a small gleam in her eye. The doctor watched and smiled a little, nodding as he signed a piece of paper. "Alright. We'll get this started."
Gabriella sat up as the doctor walked in, a man with short silver hair. "I apologize for the delay, Ms. Montez. I had to release a patient for blood work to one of my interns."
Gabriella nodded slightly as she shifted on the uncomfortable table, her hospital gown a little shifty. "It's fine. Not a problem. My daughter's with my grandparents, so we're fine." She smiled as the doctor nodded.
"I'm Doctor Nadia, by the way. Greg Nadia." The man said as he extended his hand, firmly grasping Gabriella's hand in his own.
"It's nice to meet you, sir. My name's Gabriella." She said with a grin as she shook the man's hand.
"It's nice to meet you as well, Gabriella. We'll just do background right now. So, you said you have a daughter already?" The doctor asked, opening up a file folder.
Gabriella nodded. "Yes sir. Her name is Jade, and she's five and a half."
"How old are you currently?"
"I'm 23."
"So you were 18 when you had your daughter?"
"Yes. 18 and a half to be exact."
"You got pregnant when you were 17?"
"Yes."
"When was the last time you engaged in sexual intercourse?"
"About four months ago."
"And your last cycle?"
"Four and a half."
"Do you need a paternity test to determine the father?"
"No sir."
"Alright. So, other than the medical records, we have about everything done. We just need a quick physical to determine about how far you are along. So, if you'll just lie back, we'll get started." The doctor said with a smile as he wheeled over to a countertop, and pulled out a pair of gloves. Gabriella laid back, letting out a soft sigh.
Sighing as the doctor began his examination; Gabriella couldn't help but wonder if she was ever going to have the chance to tell Troy. All she had ever wanted in high school was for them to be together, and to have children. At least she got part of that fantasy. But, she never dreamed she would have to go through it alone. She was surprised that she had let this happen again. She swore she thought Troy had used a condom that night. But now, it was inevitable. She had to go through this again; alone.
The doctor slipped Gabriella's gown back over her knees and slid back, slipping off his gloves and discarding them. "Alright, Ms. Montez. Let me go over what prenatal care you'll need for the next few months."
Gabriella sat up and smiled at the doctor a little, crossing her ankles.
Troy gently lifted Sharpay into his arms and set her down in the wheelchair, then grabbing the small bag that was sitting on the floor. Sharpay sighed softly and folded her hands in her lap, looking over her shoulder at Troy, who kissed the side of her head tenderly.
"It'll be okay, baby." Troy said quietly as he handed the bag to Sharpay, who set it on her lap. Troy began to push Sharpay down the hallway towards the elevators.
Meanwhile, Gabriella smiled a little at the nurses in the reception office as she walked out the door. She began to walk down the hallway towards the elevators, pressing the button.
"Gabriella?" Sharpay called as she saw a familiar brunette standing by the elevators.
Gabriella turned towards the direction of her name, her heart dropping into her stomach as she saw Troy pushing Sharpay in a wheelchair.
"Oh, hi Sharpay. Hi Troy." Gabriella said softly, a polite smile gracing her lips. The elevator doors opened and Gabriella stepped aside, allowing Troy to push Sharpay through. She stepped in afterwards, pushing the button for the ground floor.
Pushing her lips together softly, Gabriella looked around, letting her eyes stare at the floor in the silence.
"So, Gabriella, what are you here for?" Sharpay asked curiously, looking up at Gabriella.
"I…uhm, had an OBGYN appointment." Gabriella said softly, not even sure she was able to be heard. She looked over at Sharpay, a sad smile gracing her features. "I found out the other day that...I'm pregnant."
Troy heard the words "I'm pregnant" and his head snapped up, his eyes locking with Gabriella's. He didn't even have to ask. He knew who's baby it was. Her furrowed brow gave him all the confirmation he needed.
"That's great for you!" Sharpay said, oblivious to the gazes that were being exchanged behind her.
"Thank you." Gabriella said with a small smile. She noticed that Sharpay's stomach was flat, but the timing didn't add up. Something must have happened, but she didn't need to ask. The elevator dinged at the first floor and Gabriella smiled a little, nodding at both of them. "It was great to see you guys." She said before leaving, walking quickly towards the exit.
"Jade! Come on, dinner's ready!" Gabriella called as she set her daughter's place at the kitchen table a few hours later
"I'm coming!" Jade called as she skipped down the stairs, her brunette hair flowing behind her. The little girl went into the kitchen and took her place at the table, waiting patiently for her mother to give her food.
Gabriella placed a few chicken nuggets, green beans and macaroni and cheese on the little girl's plate. She grabbed a cup for her out of the fridge, one that was filled with a mixed berry juice. She set it in front of the little girl just as the doorbell rang. Gabriella sighed and looked over at Jade "Jade, go ahead and eat. I have to get the door."
"Okay, mommy." Jade said as she reached for her fork, stabbing a few green beans and moving them to her mouth.
Gabriella checked her appearance in the mirror and then walked to the door, looking through the peephole. She felt her heart drop through her stomach for the second time that day.
Troy Bolton was standing at her front door.
Gabriella opened the door slowly, biting her lip softly. "Troy…what…what are you doing here?" She asked quietly as he walked past her, standing just inside the door. She shut the door behind him, glancing over his features.
"Why didn't you tell me?" He asked quietly, motioning to her stomach.
"I…" Gabriella started, placing her hand on her small bump of a stomach.
"Mommy, I need ketchup!" Jade said as she ran into the room, stopping as she saw a stranger standing by her mother. Troy's eyes shot to the little girl and Gabriella walked over to her side, gently placing her hand on the little girl's head.
"Troy…meet Jade. Jade…this is…your daddy." Gabriella said, the last two words barely coming out. Troy's eyes bolted open and he looked at the little girl, meeting her eyes. His heart about stopped.
The little girl's eyes matched ones that were exactly like hers.
"Daddy?"
This one was a long one! :] I just had to get some stuff out. Please, please review! I may wait a little while on the next one, seeing as this one was so long. But, we'll see. Review review review! I would love to have at least 5 before I post the next one. And please, if you add this to your favorite stories…just say a few words about it. :D
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