A/N: I just decided to try something completely different. This story is LOOSELY based off the book "Someone Dies, Someone Lives" by Lurlene McDaniel.

Ok so there are going to be flowers in the middle of this chapter and I wanted to let you know that I put a picture of the flowers on my profile so you guys can go ahead and check it out!!!

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November 3rd, 2005 4:15 pm

Whistling as he made his way down the hall, Troy grinned walking into ICU. He did the normal routine of making sure he was germ free before throwing open the door and walking inside.

The sight waiting for him was one he never expected. The bed was stripped and all the machines were moved out. It was silent and looked like it was never lived in.

His heart rate soar through the roof when he realized Gabriella was gone and all that was left was an empty room. Luckily before he started to freak out, Melinda passed by the room and stuck her head in.

"Hey Troy . . . what brings you by ICU?" her confused tone caused him to shake his head.

"Hey Melinda . . . I'm kinda looking for my girlfriend at the current moment."

Her grin grew wider which made the knot in Troy's stomach grow larger. "I'm surprise your girlfriend held it from you."

Confusion crossed his eyes as he continued to stare at the nurse. "Held what from me?"

Chuckling Melinda shook her head. "Troy, Gabi's been moved back to her regular room. The doctors told her this morning and she was moved back in before noon."

His eyes grew wide when he heard the information. Troy shook his head knowing his girlfriend was in for a lifetime of torture. "Thanks Melinda. Is she in the same room or a different one?"

"She's in the same one as before." Nodding he turned and walked away trying to figure out how he could get Gabi back.

Pausing in front of the door, he listened closely to the conversation that was going inside the room. "Mom where is he? He promised he'd come see me today."

"Did you tell him your news?" Rolling his eyes, he waited for Gabi's comment.

"No because I wanted to surprise him. Do you think I should have told him?" Knowing Gabriella so well, Troy knew she was chewing on her lip as she sat there.

"Troy probably went straight to ICU not knowing anything different. He's probably worried to death about you, Gabi." Her mother was always the level headed one.

Troy held his laughter in until he had to walk away for fear of getting caught. "Will you go search for him, mama?"

"Sure, Gabi. I'll return shortly." Walking out of the room, Elena Montez spotted Troy standing there with a slap happy grin on his face.

"Troy . . ." She whispered sharply walking closer to him with every step.

"Elena . . . I know all about Gabi's little secret." Elena shook her head before looking at the young man.

"And?"

"I intend on getting Gabi back but I'm not sure how." Giving him the eye, she knew her daughter was going to pay for not telling Troy.

Shaking her head, she had loved watching Troy and Gabi interacting thinking they were the perfect couple. "Be careful with her Troy. It's her first day out of isolation."

Nodding his head, he promised he would be. "I'm just going to pay her back a little."

Knowing he was, Elena headed towards the waiting room where Mike was waiting for her. Troy on the other hand started making his way towards the room. He watched a nurse by the name of Nancy walk into the room so he stepped closer to the room to hear the conversation.

"Nancy . . . he's not coming." Gabi whined as Troy shook his head.

"He probably doesn't know where you are . . . maybe he decided to go home." Nancy checked the machines as Gabi pouted.

"Troy wouldn't do that; he'd come find my parents and they'd tell him."

"I don't know Gabi . . . guys can be pretty dumb at times." Giggling, Gabi shook her head.

"Yeah but Troy isn't like most guys." Smiling, Troy was glad his girlfriend was sticking up for him.

Suddenly, an idea struck Troy as he walked away promising to make Gabi smile brightly and congratulate her on moving out of ICU.

4:30 pm

"Now all you have to do is take these to her and wait for her reaction." Handing the vase to Melinda, Troy grinned.

"Are you sure about this Troy? She's all ready mad at you." Troy grinned at the older lady.

Nodding his head, he knew his plan was foul proof. "I'm sure. I'll come in right after you go out."

"All right; it's your plan." Shaking her head, she started walking to the room.

Standing near the door, Troy heard the gasp from Gabi as Melinda placed the flowers in front of you. "These were just delivered and I got the special task of delivering them to you."

"Oh Melinda, they're beautiful. Who are they from?" The giddiness of her voice caused Troy's grin to grow wider.

Shrugging her shoulder just like Troy told her to, Melinda just smiled. "Maybe they're from a secret admirer?"

"Or they could be from Troy?" Gabi sighed happily as Melinda looked on.

"Who ever they're from, you're one lucky girl Gabriella Montez. Do you need anything before I continue on with my duties?"

"No but thanks Melinda for delivering the flowers." Gabi picked the tag up before looking at the nurse.

"Its not a problem besides my reward is seeing you smile. This ward was way too quiet without you here. It's good to see you back." Smiling again, Melinda left the young lady with her flowers while walking out the door.

She winked at Troy before walking back to the nurse's station. Troy waited until he heard the ripping of the card before walking into the room.

"Hmm . . . it looks like I have some competition in the romance department." Looking up from the card, Gabriella just smiled.

"It sure looks like it. And I've got a secret admirer that you've got to keep up with." Troy shook his head as he walked closer to the bed.

"Any ideas who it could be?" Troy sat on the edge of the bed before looking at the big bouquet of Asiatic lilies, orange roses, red Gerbera daisies, and red mini carnations.

Smiling, she fingered a lily before looking up at him. "It could be Jonathan. He did come see me this morning."

"Who's Jonathan? A secret boyfriend you didn't tell me about?" Watching her contain her laughter, Troy grinned.

"Nope he's my six year old little buddy. He and I are tight." Crossing her fingers she showed Troy just how tight they really were.

"Can your little buddy do this?" Leaning over, he covered her lips with his own in a sweet but passionate kiss.

Pulling back, Troy grinned noticing her flushed face. "What were we talking about again?"

"Nothing sweetheart. So do you like your flowers?" Grinning, she took in the scent of them before looking up at him.

"I love them. Thank you so much for them. They're gorgeous."

"Not a problem. But they're a congratulations present as well." She looked up at him with confusion.

"Congratulations? I haven't done anything."

Taking her hand in his, he rubbed his finger over her knuckles. "Yes you did. You pulled through and made it. Besides you got moved back to your old room; no more isolation."

She laughed at his excitement. He was just like a child in a candy store as he sat on the side of her bed. "I love you Troy and I'm so thankful He brought you into my life."

"That makes two of babe. I love you too." Sealing it with a kiss, the two stayed in silence just reeling in the fact they were together.

Her brown eyes met his as they just smiled at each other. The newness of the relationship was still there but the two were comfortable with each other to talk about anything. Many times, these last few days, you would find Troy in Gabi's room as late as two am. They wanted to make up all the time that was lost in the time of her coma.

"What are you thinking about?"

Being pulled from his thoughts, Troy looked at the young woman sitting on the bed. "How much you and I lost during the time you were in the coma. I guess I'm still reeling from how much time we really lost."

"Troy, we have all the time in the world to make up that time. Besides I want to focus on my future . . . I don't even know what I want to do the moment I leave the hospital."

"You're going to live a normal life; nothing or no one is going to ever hold you back. You're going to be a bird learning to fly for the first time and you know what?"

Shaking her head, Gabi waited for Troy to finish his thought. "I'm going to be by your side the entire time. I'm not leaving for anything."

"Good because I don't want to go anywhere without you by my side."

Smiling, she squeezed his hand. She stopped and looked at him. "Do you think we're moving too fast for this relationship?"

Troy stopped for a minute before shaking his head slightly. "You and I are moving at a pace that we're comfortable with. Besides the first thing I'm going to do after you get out is take you on a proper date."

Giggling she shook her head. "But you've all ready taken me on a proper date."

Rolling his eyes, Troy chuckled. "I mean a proper date out to a restaurant not to the top of the roof in a hospital. This date will include a walk through a park while holding hands and a proper good night kiss when I drop you off at home."

"Aww you romantic man. It absolutely sounds heavenly and I cannot wait for that day."

"Have they given you any indication when you can go home?" Shaking her head, Gabriella frowned.

"They're now thinking I won't be going home until right before Christmas. I'm going stir crazy in here, Troy. I want to be back home and sleep in my own bed. I mean I don't think my cat and dog will even recognize me anymore since I don't technically live there anymore."

"Hey, hey, you're going to be out of here before you know it." Nodding she started to believe it.

Troy kept her mind off of missing home and kept her mind off of missing home and other things in her life. Kissing her, he vowed to help her along with healing progress.


So she's awake and Troy's such a sweetheart . . . that's the general consenuses from the past reviews. I love all the feedback. I'm glad you guys are liking it so much. Feedback would be awesome and I love you guys for it!!!