Troy looked at Gabriella and smiled. He kissed her cheek softly. Gabriella looked at her husband with worry in her eyes.

"Everything is going to be okay sweetheart. Let me go get your bag and we will go to the hospital" Troy said.

"Okay" Gabriella said calmly.

Troy walked into the closet and picked up Gabriella's hospital bag. He then took Gabriella's hand and the couple walked downstairs and left the house. Troy helped Gabriella get into the car. He then walked to the driver's side and got in. Troy looked at Gabriella.

"Are you okay?" Troy asked as he pulled out of the driveway.

Gabriella nodded but then moaned in pain.

"Ooh. Troy, I need your hand" Gabriella said painfully.

"Are you having a contraction?" Troy asked.

Gabriella nodded and grabbed Troy's hand.

"Breathe baby girl. It's okay, we are almost there" Troy said.

Troy drove into the emergency room parking lot at the hospital. Two nurses came to the car and helped Gabriella sit down in a wheelchair. Gabriella took Troy's hand and looked up at her husband.

"Is the contraction over?" Troy asked.

"Yeah, they are painful" Gabriella said as she put her hand on her bump.

"Who is your doctor?" the nurse asked.

"Dr. Martin" Troy said.

The nurse wheeled Gabriella to the elevator. The nurse, Gabriella, and Troy got into the elevator. The nurse pressed the third floor button and waited for the elevator to go up. Once they arrived, the nurse wheeled Gabriella out of the elevator and into a hospital room.

"Gabriella, change into this gown and we will call your doctor" the nurse said.

"Okay, thank you" Gabriella said.

Gabriella started breathing heavily. Troy rubbed her back soothingly.

"You are doing great honey" Troy said.

Gabriella took a deep breath and relaxed.

"That was painful" Gabriella said.

"Come on, I will help you change" Troy said.

Troy helped Gabriella get up. He then helped Gabriella undress and change into the hospital gown. Gabriella then lied down on the bed. Troy took Gabriella's hand in his.

"The contractions aren't close together" Gabriella said.

"Yeah, but they will get closer, eventually. Just relax" Troy said.

Gabriella sighed. She then closed her eyes tightly. Troy rubbed Gabriella's shoulders and tried to get her to relax.

"Breathe baby" Troy coached.

Gabriella breathed through the contraction and relaxed. She looked at Troy.

"How are you feeling?" Troy asked.

"I feel okay, I am sure that the pain is going to get worse" Gabriella said.

Dr. Martin came into the hospital room and smiled.

"Hi guys. Gabriella, how are you feeling?" Dr. Martin asked.

"Okay, right now" Gabriella said.

"I need to check to see how far along you are. Just relax" Dr. Martin said.

Gabriella spread her legs apart and took a deep breath. Dr. Martin examined Gabriella and came up and smiled at the couple.

"You are at three centimeters. You have a long way to go" Dr. Martin said as she threw her gloves away.

"Okay" Gabriella said.

Dr. Martin promised she would check on the couple later. Once Dr. Martin left, Gabriella gripped Troy's hand and moaned. Troy rubbed Gabriella's back soothingly. He placed a kiss on Gabriella's head.

"You are doing amazing sweetie" Troy said.

"It hurts" Gabriella cried.

"I know, and I wish I could take the pain away" Troy said.

Gabriella continued to breathe through the contraction and then relaxed.

"I love you" Troy said.

"I love you too" Gabriella said as she looked at her husband.

Gabriella had tears running down her face.

"Baby, don't cry. Everything's okay" Troy said.

"I'm scared and I'm in pain" Gabriella cried.

"What are you scared about babe?" Troy asked.

"I'm scared something will go wrong" Gabriella said.

"Brie, nothing is going to happen, I promise" Troy said.

Gabriella sighed.

"Everything is going to be fine" Troy said as he kissed Gabriella's cheek.

Gabriella started breathing heavily. Troy rubbed her back soothingly.

"Breathe sweetheart, you are doing so well" Troy said.

After the contraction was over, Gabriella looked at Troy.

"I hate this and I hate labor" Gabriella said as she put her hand on her bump.

"I know you do baby. But, think of it this way, the baby will be coming soon" Troy said.

"Yeah, did you call our mothers?" Gabriella asked.

"No, not yet. I want to stay with you. I will call them after" Troy said as he rubbed Gabriella's shoulder.

"Okay" Gabriella said.

Gabriella scrunched her nose and started breathing. She gripped Troy's hand. Troy rubbed Gabriella's knuckles. Tears ran down Gabriella's face. Gabriella gripped the handle bar on the hospital bed.

"It's hurts so bad" Gabriella cried.

"I know baby. Just keep breathing" Troy said as he rubbed Gabriella's back.

"Ow" Gabriella cried.

"Do you want to get an epidural?" Troy asked softly.

Gabriella shook her head.

"I said I was going to do this naturally and I am going to stick to my plan" Gabriella said painfully.

"Sweetheart, if you are in a lot of pain, then maybe you should change your plan" Troy said.

"I just want her out" Gabriella cried.

"Brie, don't cry sweetie. I'm right here. I know it hurts and I know you are uncomfortable, but we are so close to our daughter" Troy said as he kissed Gabriella's head.

Gabriella crouched into a ball on the hospital bed. Troy rubbed her back soothingly. There was a knock on the door and Dr. Martin came into the room.

"How are you doing Gabi?" Dr. Martin asked.

"She's in a lot of pain and she doesn't want an epidural" Troy said.

"Just focus on your breathing honey. I need to check you" Dr. Martin said.

Gabriella moved around in the bed. She spread her legs apart. Dr. Martin examined Gabriella and looked at the couple.

"You are four centimeters" Dr. Martin said.

"Only four?" Gabriella asked.

"She's moving down slowly. It's your first baby, everything is going to go a little slow" Dr. Martin said.

Gabriella moaned.

"You still don't want the epidural?" Dr. Martin asked.

"No" Gabriella said.

"Babe, you won't be in anymore pain if you get the epidural" Troy said.

Gabriella thought of what she should do. She looked at Troy.

"I will get the epidural" Gabriella said.

"Alright, I will call the anesthesiologist and we will get you set up" Dr. Martin said.

"Okay" Gabriella said.

Dr. Martin left the room. Gabriella looked at Troy.

"You doing okay?" Gabriella asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. How are you doing?" Troy asked as he put his hand on Gabriella's bump.

Gabriella held up a finger and started breathing heavily.

"You are doing great sweetie. Just keep breathing. It's okay" Troy said as he held Gabriella's hand.

Once the contraction was over, Gabriella lied back against the bed. She looked at Troy. Troy looked at his wife and smiled. Gabriella was covered in sweat and had dark circles around her eyes but she still looked beautiful.

"To answer your question, I'm in a lot of pain" Gabriella said as she put her hand on her bump.

"Well, you won't be in a little while" Troy said as he moved stray hair that was covering Gabriella's face.

There was a knock on the door and a tall man, who was probably in his forties came into the room.

"Hi Gabriella, I'm Dan and I will be administering your epidural" Dan said.

"Thank god for you Dan" Gabriella said.

Troy smiled.

"What I need you to do is lean against your husband. I will inject the needle into your back and you are done. Once the epidural is administered though, you can't touch your back" Dan said.

"Okay" Gabriella said.

Dan and Troy helped Gabriella sit up. Gabriella leaned against Troy and gripped his shirt tightly. Dan administered the epidural and helped Gabriella lie back.

"Thanks Dan" Troy said.

"No problem" Dan said as he left the room.

Dan closed the hospital door behind him. Troy looked at Gabriella and smiled.

"Do you feel anything yet?" Troy asked.

"A little bit. Once this is in full effect, I want to sleep" Gabriella said as she turned to her side and looked at her husband.

"Good, you need to build your strength up" Troy said.

"Can you call your parents and your mom?" Gabriella asked.

"Yeah, are you going to be okay if I leave for a couple minutes?" Troy asked.

"Yeah, just hurry back" Gabriella said.

"I will" Troy said as he kissed Gabriella's lips softly.

Troy left the hospital room. Gabriella started feeling the effect of the epidural and smiled. She turned to her side and closed her eyes. A few minutes later, Troy came back into the hospital room. He smiled when he saw Gabriella sleeping peacefully. Troy sat down in the chair that was next to the bed again. He was exhausted, but he knew that in a couple hours their daughter would be here. Troy saw Gabriella's eyes open. Gabriella turned over and looked at her husband.

"I see that the epidural kicked in, how are you feeling?" Troy asked.

"Yeah. I feel fine. I feel pressure when I have a contraction but no pain" Gabriella said.

"That's great Brie. Aren't you glad you got it?" Troy asked.

Gabriella nodded.

"What did your parents and my mom say?" Gabriella asked.

"They said that they would come over when the baby is born, since we don't know how long it's going to be until she's born. They also told me to tell you that they love you" Troy said.

"Okay" Gabriella said.

"I love you baby girl. You are doing so well and I am so proud of you" Troy said.

Gabriella smiled.

"I love you too" Gabriella said.

Troy leaned in and kissed Gabriella's lips softly. An hour later, Dr. Martin came into the room.

"Hi guys. I need to check you Gabi" Dr. Martin said as she put her gloves on.

"Okay" Gabriella said as she separated her legs.

Dr. Martin examined Gabriella and looked up.

"You are seven centimeters. It's almost time" Dr. Martin said.

"Thank god. I just want to have her already" Gabriella said.

"I know and you have been very patient. I will come and check on you in a little while" Dr. Martin said.

"Okay" Gabriella said.

Dr. Martin left the room. Troy kissed Gabriella's lips softly.

"You are so close babe" Troy said.

"I know, I just want all of this to be over" Gabriella said.

"I know you do, but in a few hours we will have a baby" Troy said.

"Yeah" Gabriella said.

"Are you getting excited?" Troy asked his wife.

"Yeah, I can't wait to see what she looks like" Gabriella said as she put her hand on her bump.

Troy and Gabriella talked about their daughter who would be arriving very soon. Two hours later, Gabriella was lying on her side. She was feeling an enormous amount of pressure in her lower body.

"How are you feeling honey?" Troy asked as he entwined his fingers with Gabriella's.

"I feel a lot of pressure" Gabriella mumbled.

"Do you want me to call Dr. Martin?" Troy asked.

Gabriella nodded.

"Alright" Troy said as he pressed the call button.

A few minutes later, Dr. Martin came into the room.

"How's it going?" Dr. Martin asked.

"So much pressure" Gabriella moaned.

"I know Gabi. Let me check you and see how far along you are" Dr. Martin said.

"Okay" Gabriella said.

Gabriella spread her legs apart and Dr. Martin examined her. She came up and smiled.

"Gabriella, you are fully dilated. I am going to get some equipment and I will be back, then you can start pushing" Dr. Martin said.

"Okay" Gabriella said.

Dr. Martin left the room. Troy looked at Gabriella and smiled.

"Are you ready to become a mommy?" Troy asked.

Gabriella nodded.

"Are you ready to become a daddy?" Gabriella asked.

"So ready" Troy said.

Troy kissed Gabriella's cheek and entwined their fingers together. Dr. Martin came back into the room and pushed a cart of equipment over to the bed. She separated Gabriella's legs and sat at the foot of the bed. Dr. Martin then looked at Gabriella.

"Gabi, on the next contraction, I want you to push until it ends okay?" Dr. Martin said.

"Okay" Gabriella said.

Troy squeezed Gabriella's hand, telling her that he was there for her. Gabriella started breathing heavily.

"Alright Gabi, push" Dr. Martin said.

Gabriella pushed and yelled. She then fell against the bed.

"Good job baby" Troy said.

"Do you feel another one?" Dr. Martin asked.

Gabriella nodded and pushed without being told.

"Excellent Gabi, you are doing great" Dr. Martin said.

Gabriella took a deep breath in and then pushed hard.

"Ow" Gabriella yelled.

"It's okay baby. Everything's okay" Troy said.

"Gabi, the baby is crowning. I need a big push" Dr. Martin said.

Gabriella pushed until her face was dark red. She then fell back against the bed.

"The baby's head is almost out. Troy, do you want to see?" Dr. Martin asked.

Troy looked over Gabriella's legs and smiled when he saw his daughter's head.

"You are doing great baby, she's almost here" Troy said.

Gabriella looked at her husband tiredly.

"I can't push anymore" Gabriella whined.

"Honey, you need to push. We need to deliver the baby" Dr. Martin said.

"I'm tired" Gabriella said.

"Brie, just a couple more pushes and our daughter will be here. You can do it" Troy said.

Gabriella took a deep breath and pushed hard.

"Great job Gabriella. Her head is out. I need one more push" Dr. Martin said.

Gabriella pushed for the last time and felt her daughter leave her body. Dr. Martin put the baby on her chest. Troy looked at his daughter and smiled. He then looked at Gabriella and saw that she wasn't awake.

"Brie?" Troy asked.

Gabriella didn't respond. Troy looked at Dr. Martin and then back at Gabriella. Dr. Martin looked at the monitors and saw that Gabriella's heart rate had dropped. Two nurses took the baby to get assessed by a pediatrician.

"Troy, I need you to leave the room" Dr. Martin said.

"I want to stay with her" Troy said.

"I need you to leave" Dr. Martin said.

Troy looked at his unconscious wife and left the hospital room. He sat outside of Gabriella's hospital room. Troy was scared. He didn't know what was going on. A half an hour later, a tired looking Dr. Martin came out of the hospital room. Troy stood up and looked at the doctor.

"Is she okay? The baby?" Troy asked.

"The baby is fine" Dr. Martin said.

"What about Gabriella?" Troy asked worriedly.

"Troy, Gabriella is in a coma. I don't know how it happened or what caused it. We will keep an eye on her" Dr. Martin said.

"Do you know when she will wake up?" Troy asked.

"No, but we are going to think positively, okay?" Dr. Martin said.

Troy nodded.

"I will come back and check on her later. You can go in now and meet your daughter" Dr. Martin said.

Dr. Martin put her hand on Troy's shoulder and walked down the hall. Troy put his head in his hands and cried. He didn't know what was going to happen to Gabriella and he couldn't see his life without her. The only thing he could do was wait.