Chapter 11

'Mum, me and Gabriella have something to tell you. We weren't going to tell you but Dad kind of guessed.' Troy said as he stood in front of his parents with Gabriella and Zack either side of him.

Lucille frowned at Jack. 'What's this about?'

'Just listen.' Jack advised, indicating Troy.

'I'm pregnant.' Gabriella started unsurely. 'With Troy.'

Lucille sat there looking at them for a while before squealing, jumping up and hugging Troy tightly. 'My baby boy is finally settling down.'

'Mum…can't…breathe.' Troy gasped.

'Lucille, I actually want someone to help me.' Gabriella smiled.

Lucille let go. 'I'm a Grandmother! I've got to call Andie!' She ran out of the room.

'Hey, Troy, can you take Zack to the car please? I'll be out on a minute.' Gabriella said.

Troy nodded, kissing her quickly and carrying Zack outside.

Gabriella turned to Jack. 'Jack? I'd just like to say thank you. Zack has never had a real Dad or a Grandfather and I can tell you made him really happy today.'

Jack smiled and hugged her. 'I haven't seen Troy this happy in years.'

Gabriella blushed and pulled back, hearing a car horn. 'I think your son wants to leave, now.'

Jack shrugged. 'It could be your son.'

'Good point. I'll see you later.' Gabriella said, walking down the drive.

'You better.' Jack called, waving.

Gabriella slid into the car and smiled at Troy. 'Come on, then. Let's go. You alright sweetie?' She turned to looked at Zack.

Zack nodded. 'When we get home, can I go and see Auntie Taylor and Uncle Chad?'

'Of course. I think Troy wants to go and see some of his friends, right?' Gabriella asked.

Troy nodded. 'Just Zeke and Jason. Sharpay and Kelsi will most likely be there too.'

Gabriella nodded. 'That's fine.' Gabriella put her hand to her mouth. 'Troy, pull over.' As soon as Troy stopped the car, she opened to door and leapt out. As soon as she was out of the car…she threw up.

Troy turned to Zack. 'Buddy, stay in the car.' He opened the door and went round to Gabriella. He held her hair back until she was done. 'It's okay, sweetie, I'm here.'

Gabriella straightened up and turned around to face Troy. 'Thanks.'

'Here. Have some.' He went to the glove compartment of the car and gave her a bottle of water.

She took a big mouthful. 'Thanks, Troy.'

'Stop saying that. I don't mind.' He kissed her sweetly on the lips.

Gabriella pulled back. 'Hold on.' She turned around and was sick all over again.

Troy held her hair back again and rubbed her back. 'Come on, Brie. I'm here.'

Gabriella smiled and took another sip of water. 'I'm hungry. Let's go home.' She went over to the car and got in.

Troy got in the opposite side. 'We could go to a restaurant if you want?' Troy offered as he started the car.

'Believe me, they won't sell the food I want.' Gabriella said, folding her arms.

'Why? What are you craving?' Troy asked carefully, changing gear.

'Well, roast pork, chocolate syrup and cheese.' Gabriella said matter of factly.

Troy started choking on the air he had just taken in. 'I'm glad I don't have to go through that.'

Gabriella giggled. 'You don't have to go through poking and labour and it sounds nice!'

'It sounds disgusting!' Troy exclaimed.

'Whatever.' Gabriella muttered, stepping out of the car once it had stopped.

Troy shook his head and smiled, opening Zack's door. 'Are you coming, little guy?'

Zack unbuckled his seat belt and yawned. 'Daddy, is Mummy okay? She was sick a while back.'

Troy smiled, resting one hand on the door. 'She's fine. It's your baby brother or sister that's causing her that.'

Zack smiled. 'It will be a baby sister.' He held his arms up for Troy to pick him up.

Troy obliged and shut the door, locking the car. 'We'll have to see because you can't choose if it's a boy or a girl.'

'Why not?' Zack asked.

Troy struggled what to say. This kid was three, for god's sake! 'Ask your Mum.' He put Zack on the floor and he ran off to find Gabriella. Troy smiled. She'll have some fun answering that question. He walked off in search of them. He found them in the kitchen.

'Mummy, how did you and Daddy get the baby in your tummy?' Zack asked, tugging at her jeans.

Gabriella choked on the water she had just taken a sip of. She looked at her son. 'Zack, why do you want to know?' She had been planning to wait a few years for this talk.

'Daddy told me to ask you.'

Gabriella raised her eye brows at Troy. 'Did he, now? Zack, go and play upstairs, honey. I'll call you down for dinner.'

Zack nodded. 'Okay, Mummy.' He ran up the stairs.

'No running in the…What's the point?' Gabriella muttered. She heard Troy stifling a laugh and she leaned back on the counter, looking at him. 'I hate you.'

Troy pinned her firmly against the counter. 'Love you too.' He kissed her fervently, resting one hand on the side of her neck. Gabriella giggled when Troy brushed his hand over her stomach. 'Ticklish?'

Gabriella bit her lip to stifle her giggle and shook her head.

Troy chuckled, pulling her closer, if possible, to his body. 'I'll have to bare that in mind.' He started to kiss her again.

His mouth slowly moved across her jaw line and down her neck. 'Troy, I've got to start dinner.'

Troy pulled back and buried his face in the crook of her neck. 'A little longer?'

'Troy, do you want…' Gabriella stopped when the door slammed open. She looked up and gasped, pushing Troy away. 'What are you doing here?'