A/N: The Moment You've All Been Waiting For!

Does Troy get full custody of Alex? Does Alex end up happy? Will Gabriella be there?!!!!

Troy stared in the mirror. He was extremely nervous. What happens if he didn't win? He would lose Alex, and he couldn't let that happen again. When he talked to Taylor yesterday, she said she had a secret weapon. Hopefully it was a good secret weapon. He took a deep breath. He walked into Alex's room. "You ready, Al?"

"Yep. Where's Gabi?"

"She'll be here...now.", he said as the doorbell rung. He went to answer it. "Hello beautiful." Troy said kissing her. She smiled, "You seem happy for a guy going to court." He chuckled, "I have to be. For Alex."

"Gabi can I talk to you upstairs?", Alex said taking the woman by the hand. "Sure, we have time.", Gabriella answered. The two walked up the stairs, leaving a very confused Troy behind.

They reached Alex's room. "What do you want to talk about, sweetie?" Alex shuffled her feet nervously. "Can you promise that, whatever happens, you'll always be my friend?"

"Of course I will honey. Or, I promise."

"Do you think Daddy will ever marry you?", Gabriella giggled at the little girl's statement. "That's up to your daddy, honey. But...I think he will."

"Did you ever dream about your wedding?"

"Yes, I have. I dream about it all the time. I want it to be a fairytale wedding, with my Prince Charming."

"Like Cinderella?"

"Exactly like Cinderella. I always wanted to be a princess."

"Just like me?"

"Just like you.", Gabriella said pressing Alex's nose gently making her giggle. "When I grow up Gabi, I want to be just like you."

"Just like me?"

"Just like you." Alex gave her a hug. "I love you, mommy."

"Mommy?" Gabriella asked getting teary-eyed.

"I meant....."

"It's okay Alex. You can call me mommy...if you want." Alex smiled her adorable ear-to-ear smile.

Troy looked at the two girls coming from the staircase. "What did I miss."

"Girl talk." Gabriella said leading everyone outside. "My five year old daughter having a girl talk...Should I be worried?" the door closed behind them.

The Hearing...

The judge, Meredith Adams, came in. The bailiff said "All rise for Judge Adams." Everyone stood, as the Judge sat. "You may be seated." her voice said calmly. "The case of Watson vs Bolton for custody of Alexandra Bolton is now in session."(ha, sound familiar?) "Mr. Nick defending Miss. Summer Watson and Ms. McKessie defending Mr. Troy Bolton. It's nice to see you all again. Ms. McKessie, your opening please."

Taylor stood up, index cards in hand, "Your honor. My client Troy Bolton has called for an emergency hearing. This hearing is not just based on who gets the child, Alexandra Bolton, but now what environment is best for her. Not that environments weren't important in the first hearing, but in this one it should be more focused on. I have a question for you, your honor, and the jury. Would you like to raise your child, or children, in a atmosphere were there is a lot of consuming alcohol, were intimacy is not hidden? I know I most certainly would not. However, that is what is happening in the household of Ms. Summer Watson. I know it may seem hard to believe, but it is indeed happening. The circumstances are so severe, that Alex was sent to the hospital, and unlike the last hospital visit. This was not based on an allergy or sickness Alex has. It was from being abused by a drunk Ms. Watson. To prevent this incident from happening again...Alexandra has been living with my client, Mr. Troy Bolton for the past few days. In conclusion, I feel its best if my client get s full custody of Alexandra. Thank you, your honor."

Judge Adams watched Troy's expressions. "Thank you, Ms. McKessie. Mr. Nick, your opening please." Tom Nick stood up walking towards the podium. "Unlike Ms. McKessie's opening, I am going to make mine own very quick. Your honor, yes my client did have a lot to drink, yes my client mistakenly abused Alexandra." You call hitting my daughter multiple times a mistake?, Troy thought to himself. Taylor noticed his look and patted his hand softly. They turned their heads, looking back at Nick to listen to his opening. "But isn't there ever that one time when you feel enraged? Doesn't it happen to everyone? I believe so. So, all I'm asking is to do this little girl justice, and make sure she goes to the right home. Hopefully that home, would be my client's. Thank you."

"Thank you, Mr. Nick.", Judge Adams said looking at Summer, who was more interested in her nails. Judge Adams looked disgusted. "Ms. McKessie, your turn for the floor." Taylor stood up. "Your honor, I would like to call Ms. Watson to the stand." Summer walked up to the stand getting sworn in. "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? So help you god?" the bailiff asked rather quickly. "I do." Summer sat down, crossing her legs, and looking at Taylor. Taylor smiled. She was in the zone. "Ms. Watson, is it true that you were under the influence of alcohol when you hit Alex?"

"Yes."

"Why did you hit Alex?"

"She came home late."

"What was she doing out?"

"She was at the neighbor's house...while my boyfriend was over."

"Let the record show, that Ms. Watson allowed Alex out while her boyfriend was over. Has Alex ever met your boyfriend? Mr..."

"Mark Deme(Its pronounced De-me. Like Demi Moore, not Lovato.), and yes. Alex has met him previously."

"Okay, so why was Alex at the neighbor's house?"

"I'm not sure."

"So you let your child go to the neighbor's house, not knowing why?"

"Yes."

"Do you trust your neighbors?"

"Yes."

"Is Alex a trouble child?"

"No."

"So, this was her first time coming home really late?"

"No."

"But this time was different because you were drunk?"

"No."

"So your always drunk when Alex is around?"

"Yes."

"But this is the first time you ever laid hands on Alexandra, right?"

"Yes."

"Nothing further." Taylor said, walking away and looking at Tom. "No questions, your honor." he said, not knowing what to ask his own client. "Ms. McKessie anyone you will like to call into the stand?" Judge Adam asked. "Yes, your honor. I would like to do something a little different...I would like to call Alexandra Bolton to the stand..." Judge Adams sighed, "Bailiff, bring in Alexandra." The bailiff nodded his head, bringing in the little girl. Alex walked in, waving at Troy and Taylor, and avoiding Summer's gaze. The bailiff then put a few textbooks on the stand for Alexandra to sit on, so she was seen throughout the court room. She was not asked to be sworn in since she was so young. Taylor smiled. "Are you okay, up there?" Alex took a deep breath shaking her head. "Are you nervous?" Taylor asked walking closer toward her. Alex nodded. "Is there anything that would help you out, so you don't feel more comfortable."

"If I didn't have to see everyone. Can I wear my daddy's shades?"

"Sure, sweetie." Taylor grabbed the glasses from Troy, passing them to Alex. "Do you feel better?" Taylor asked. Alex smiled, "Yes." (I got that from the movie 'Big Daddy' with Adam Sandler and Dylan & Cole Sprouse.) "So, Alex, who is the neighbor next door to Summer?"

"Zeke and Sharpay Baylor."

"Your daddy's friends Zeke and Sharpay?"

"Yes."

"So you are very familiar with them?"

"Yes."

"Why did you go to the Baylor's house?"

"To watch a movie."

"What movie?"

"Aladdin. Every time I go to the Baylor's we watch a Disney movie."

"How adorable. Did Summer know that's what you were doing?"

"No, I only told her that I was going there. Not why."

"Okay, Do you remember what happened after Summer hit you?"

"I woke up in my room."

"At your father's house, or Summer's?"

"Dad's."

"Did you ever go back to Summer's after that incident?"

"No. Daddy said I wouldn't have to. I don't like it there. She's mean."

"What do you mean by 'mean'?"

"She yells a lot."

"Let the record show that, Summer Watson also verbally abused Alexandra. That would enough questions, Alex you can step down from the stand."

Judge Adam smiled slightly as Alex was escorted out the court room. "Anything else anyone would like to add? Any more surprises?" No one said anything. "Okay, attorney's any closing comments?" Again, silence. "Okay, me and the jury are going to discuss. We'll be back with the verdict soon. Bailiff you can let Alex walk around. It will be important for her to hear this when we are done."

Alex walked in and ran towards Troy. "Did we win?"

"I don't know." Troy said picking her up and sitting her on her lap. Seconds later the judge came back. That was fast.

"In the case of Watson vs Bolton for custody of Alexandra Bolton. We would like for Summer to check into rehab to take care of her drinking. And full custody to go to..." Troy's heart started pounding. Here comes the nerves. "Troy Bolton." everyone witnessing the event started to clap. "Full custody will go to Troy and no visitation rights will be awarded to Ms. Watson. Court dismissed. For good."

A/N: so what do you guys think? Tell me in a review. [: all that's left is the epilogue. That should be out Aug. 25 or 26. No later than that. Promise. [: