A/N: Here's the next chapter! Thank you for all the feedback; I really appreciate it!
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August 25th, 2010 7:30 am
"That's the eighth time in two weeks you've been sick Gabs." Troy looked at his wife with worry. "Why don't you make an appointment with the doctor's?"
Rinsing her mouth out with mouthwash, Gabi turned to her husband. "Got one for this afternoon."
"What time?"
"10:30 . . . and no you cannot come with. You have work and it's just a check up. It's probably a bug or something and the doctor's gonna give me antibiotics." Giving her husband the same look he was giving her, Gabi smiled. "Besides I'll be all better tonight."
Looking at her, Troy kissed her cheek. "Call me if something else is happening and I'll come home."
"Go to work and I'll fill you in on everything when you get home at 5:00."
"Love you babe." Kissing her lips quickly, Troy waved before walking out the door to his truck.
Well I just heard the news today
It seems my life is going to change
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of joy stream down my face
"What are we going to do with him, Duke?" Looking at the dog, Gabi laughed as he lay down on his bed and went back to sleep.
Cleaning up the dishes, Gabi cleaned up the house a little before going to take a quick shower. Leaving her hair down, Gabi went into the closet before grabbing a cute summer dress that hadn't seen its last day yet.
Quickly changing, Gabi headed downstairs before grabbing her purse and keys. Even though it was early, Gabi was hoping the doctor could fit her in a little earlier.
Driving through Albuquerque, Gabi had a good idea what was the cause of her illness. Pulling into the clinic's parking lot, she quickly headed inside before giving her name and her appointment time.
"Gabriella Bolton?" Throwing the magazine aside, Gabi headed back to the examining rooms. "Good morning . . . how can we help you today?"
"I've been sick the last few days and I wanted a pregnancy test." Gabi smiled at the nurse.
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
She smiled back before taking her blood pressure and all the other measurements. "Let's take you back to an examining room and I'll let the doctor know."
Following the nurse back, Gabi's nerves started to kick in. Going into a room, the nurse smiled. "I'm just going to ask you to slip into a gown and Doctor Richmond will be in shortly."
Tapping her hands on the counter, Gabi looked around the room before looking out the window. She smiled thinking about how excited Troy would be if she really was pregnant. They were so looking forward to starting a family and she just hoped her dream would come true.
"Good morning, Gabriella. What can I do for you today?"
Smiling at the doctor, Gabi shifted uncomfortably. "I've been sick for the last two weeks and I just wanted to confirm my suspicions."
"And what are those suspicions?"
"I think I'm pregnant."
"Ok well we'll do a test and if that comes back positive, we'll do a sonogram and see how far along you are. Sit tight, and we'll do a test."
After handing the test back in, Gabi headed back to the exam room before swinging her legs nervously. Nerves kicked in and Gabi, for a split second, wished Troy was sitting there by her side but that would ruin the surprise she had set up.
The opening of the door caught her attention. Time seemed to drip by as Dr. Richmond came in with a bright smile on her face.
Well I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life
"Congratulations Gabriella . . . you are indeed pregnant."
The smile and the rush of excitement caused Gabi to laugh. "Really?"
"You're hormone levels are higher than normal and that's reason for us to believe you're pregnant. How about you lay back here and we'll get a sonogram done."
Waiting for the machine to warm up caused the time to go by slowly for Gabi. Finally, the gel was placed on Gabi's stomach before Dr. Richmond pushed the wand around Gabi's still flat stomach.
"Look mom . . . there's your baby." Gabi's eyes snapped to the screen as she looked at the tiny dot move around.
Tears rushed to Gabi's eyes as she watched the little dot move. "How far along am I?"
"You're almost six weeks along. I'm going to put your due date around March 17, 2011."
Gabi was mesmerized by the screen and her baby moving around. "Thank you Doctor Richmond."
"You're quite welcome, Gabriella but I would like to talk to you in my office."
"Is there anything wrong?" Gabi started to panic but Dr. Richmond assured her.
"I just want to talk to you as your doctor."
After cleaning up and getting dressed again, Gabi headed towards Doctor Richmond's office.
"Have a seat Gabriella."
"What's wrong?"
Doctor Richmond smiled before shaking her head. "There's nothing wrong; but I am going to caution you. I do not think it's a good idea for you to be traveling with this pregnancy."
"I'll do whatever I have to." Gabi assured her.
"I know you will. I want you to keep your stress level as low as possible and when it gets closer to your due date, I may end up putting you on bed rest."
"What else can I do to lower my chances of miscarrying again?" Gabi looked at the doctor with tears in her eyes.
Dr. Richmond looked at her patient before smiling. "The chances of you miscarrying again are slim. The baby's heart beat is strong and at a good pace. You just need to watch what you eat, take your prenatal vitamins and get enough rest. You might want to cut back your hours at the hospital as well."
"Thank you Doctor Richmond. When do you want to see me again?"
Looking at her calendar, Claudia Richmond smiled. "I'd like to see you in a month. Now go home and tell your husband the exciting news."
"I will. Thanks again Doctor."
And with a firm handshake, Gabi headed out to the front. After scheduling an appointment, Gabi headed home and started putting her plan into action.
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
11:30 pm
"Hi . . . yes; I need three pink and three blue balloons delivered to Troy Bolton at East High School." Gabi smiled while listening to the person on the other end of the line.
"The card? Hm . . . just say I'm coming soon daddy." Gabi giggled as the lady on the other end chuckled as well. "Yes I need that to be delivered by 1:30 this afternoon."
"Thank you."
Hanging up the phone, Gabi headed into the living room with Duke on her heels. Sitting on the couch, Gabi rolled her eyes to look at Duke. "We're going to have a baby in the house in March, Duke."
And he just simply barked as Gabi closed her eyes and took a little nap.
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
1:45 pm
Standing in front of his class, Troy lectured on the mathematical equation of the day before a knock caught his attention. Nodding to Nathan, one of his best students, Troy watched him open the door before a assortment of balloons came into view.
"Hey Troy . . . these were delivered to you." Troy looked at his dad strangely before accepting the balloons.
"Thanks dad." Leaving the room, Jack shook his head.
"What did you get Mr. Bolton?" His students called before he went back to teaching.
Troy shook his head. "Never mind that. Now get the math problem I gave you done."
Looking at the balloons again, Troy shook his head at his wife. Too bad he didn't see the card that came with the balloons.
5:00 pm
Putting the final touches on the spaghetti, Gabi heard the garage door open following the familiar sounds of Troy's truck. The door opened followed by the pink and blue balloons which accompanied her husband.
"Good evening Troy. Good day at work?" Gabi asked as he pecked her cheek.
Troy chuckled before smelling the pots on the stove. "Got an embarrassing display of balloons."
"Oh really? From who; the secret girlfriend?"
Troy stole a raw carrot before looking intently at his wife. "Nah . . . I'm thinking a cute brunette sent them. What's the occasion?"
Amused Gabi shook her head. Leave it to HER husband not to read the card. "Apparently, you didn't read the card that came with it."
"What card? I didn't see one."
Walking over to the balloons, Gabi fished it out before handing it over to him. Taking his time, he opened the envelope before reading the message.
Troy's confusion heightened as he read the four words. I'm coming soon daddy was all that was written on the little card.
"I don't get it . . ." Troy turned and look at Gabi with confusion written all over his face.
And all Gabi could do was laugh at his adorable face. "You're a dense one Troy Bolton."
Finally, like a lightening strike, it hit Troy. Meeting his wife's eyes, all she could do was nod her head. "Yes Troy."
"Yes Troy what?"
"Whatever question you were going to ask me. The answer is yes."
"You're pregnant?"
And the slap happy grin appeared on his face as he scooped his wife into the biggest hug ever. "I love you so much."
"I love you too baby. We're going to have a baby." And the kiss that followed showed Gabi how much Troy truly did love her.
Wiping her tears away, Troy looked into his wife's wet eyes. "When are you due?"
"Dr. Richmond is putting my due date at March 17th, 2011. Our baby girl or boy will be here by then."
"I love you Gabriella Elisabeth Bolton."
"I love you Troy Alexander Bolton. Congratulations daddy."
With a chuckled, Troy spun Gabi around. "Daddy? You are too much Gabriella. Ahh I love you, mommy."
"I love you too . . . daddy."
And that night, the two relished in the fact that they would be parents in eight short months. And there was nothing in the world that could take them down from the high they were on.
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything ...oh yeah
With arms wide open . . . wide open
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