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A/N: Thanks for all the reviews you guys have given me for the length of this story. This is the finally chapter of Stardom. I hate to see this story end but it has too. So I hope you all enjoy the last chapter of Stardom.
Baby S
Chapter Twenty-Five
3 weeks later…
Troy looked at himself in the full-length mirror, everything was fine except for the fact that he was still in his wheelchair but that was going to change soon. Looking up as the door opened he smiled as Chad and Ryan walked in sporting their own tuxedos. "I have to give it to you Troy…you did pretty well for a man planning something like this by yourself. I could never do it..." Chad trailed off as he came and stood behind Troy and placed his hands on the handles on the wheelchair. "You ready?"
"Yeah, I guess…is Andre dressed."
"Yes he is man…did you work yourself out before getting dressed." Troy just nodded his head. Corey his physical therapist had shown up earlier that day to make sure everything was in order before going to get dressed.
"That's good..." Ryan said, he knew how much Troy would want to walk down the aisle today, and renew his vows. Chad nodded his head in agreement before placing a comforting hand on Troy's shoulder, and squeezing it.
"Taylor loves you man I know it doesn't matter to her…I mean it does…but as long as you're here."
"Chad I understand what you're trying to say okay." Troy said as he rolled himself around to face his friends. "And I know Taylor feels like that okay…don't worry man I'm going to be happy with this day…nothing and I mean nothing can bring it down." He replied with a smile. Chad and Ryan smiled at him and nodded their heads.
"That's good man because there's someone that wants to see you man…and we weren't sure if you wanted to see him."
"Who?"
"Jackson…" Chad trailed off as Troy clamped his mouth together and looked between Ryan and Chad before glancing between them towards the door. "He's right outside man…he wants to talk to you and I told him that I would see what I could do."
"You can let him in…give us a few minutes man." Chad and Ryan nodded and both headed towards the door. They spoke quietly to someone, who Troy could only assume was Jackson before stepping outside. Troy watched as Jackson entered the room, he looked nervous. Wheeling over towards him, he extended his hand and Jackson seemed to stare down in horror at the wheelchair, before looking up at Troy. Reaching out he took hold of Troy's hand and held it tightly.
"Thanks for seeing me man."
"You wanted to talk so let's talk." Troy replied getting right down to business. Jackson nodded his head and sighed as he starting talking.
"Oh my goodness Tay you look so gorgeous…Troy is going to love this dress on you." Gabriella exclaimed as she picked up a bobby pin using it to pin up one of Taylor's curls. Sharpay just smiled and snapped another picture with her camera.
"This is just gonna be a great day." She said, Taylor nodded her head in agreement and then looked at her mother and her mother-in-law, who were currently fussing over Andre and Nick. Both women were finding it quite difficult to fix the suits on the little boys. Sharpay looked over at her son and immediately said.
"Nick, you be good over there for Mrs. Bolton you hear me."
"Yes momma."
"You too, Dre." Taylor stated as she looked at her son.
"Okay, ma." He called back, as Taylor stood up and smoothed her dress over and looked at Gabriella and Sharpay who were smiling with her. Smiling she could feel her eyes starting to water. Gabriella immediately saw and fanned her face.
"Oh no you don't…don't cry sweetie…cause if you do then I will and even though Sharpay will never admit it she will too."
"I wouldn't cry," Sharpay exclaimed only to receive a death glare from Gabriella closing her mouth she looked back down at Taylor and nodded her head. "I would be bawling my eyes out." Satisfied with her answer Gabriella turned her and looked at Taylor and placed her hands on her hips.
"See so you can't cry." Taylor nodded her head and sighed.
"I'm just so emotionally right now…this is turning out to be such a beautiful day." She whispered as she fanned herself this time as she felt tears threatening to run down her cheeks. Smiling she looked at her friends and grasped their hands, and the three women immediately enveloped one another in a hug. "Thank you guys for being apart of this day."
"We wouldn't have it any other way." Sharpay replied as she looked at her friend for a moment. "Now I can't wait to see you get out there and renew those vows."
"Thanks Shar."
"You're welcome, Tay…now look at us, we already been through this like three times." She said motioning to herself, Taylor and Gabriella. "You think by now we wouldn't cry."
"You're so right." Gabriella sniffled on the other side of Taylor right before they started laughing.
"So you want me to forgive you." Troy asked as he looked at Jackson who looked like he was about to cry. Jackson just nodded to afraid to speak; Troy rolled closer to him and held up his hand. Eyeing the hand before him for a brief moment, Jackson reached out and shook it. "Man, I forgive me…I can't hold any grudges besides I did this to myself." Troy said motioning to the wheelchair. "Now I'm just trying to live my life…the best I can."
"If I could take your place I would man."
"Don't say something like that…I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy." Troy stated simply. "You don't want to be where I've been."
"And where's that?"
"Rock bottom…my wife almost left me, and then I end up in the hospital with them telling me I might never be able to walk again. I've been to the bottom and I'm still climbing myself out of the hole."
"Well if there's anyone who can…who can better themselves after hitting rock bottom that's you man." Jackson said softly, "I really hope we can be friends man." He whispered. "I've stopped everything I used to do man. I…I turned my life over to God and I even found myself a good woman."
"Wow, so you really are changing." Troy said genuinely surprised by what Jackson said. Nodding his head he looked at Troy.
"And I owe that all to you…I hate to say it but what happened to you really woke me up." He whispered as he looked at Troy. "So I want to thank you for waking me up." Troy nodded and smiled.
"I'm glad I could man…you, Trevor and me needed to wake up."
"And we are…so how's little man doing."
"Great getting to be a good little man." Troy said with proud smile spreading on his face, Jackson nodded his head as the door opened and Chad poked his head inside. Both men looked over at him and he stepped inside and sighed.
"The ceremony is starting." Troy nodded and looked one last time at Jackson who looked at him and gave him a small smile.
"Thanks for forgiving me."
"I can't hold grudges, Jackson so…I'll see you around." Troy said as he wheeled himself towards the door, Chad looked down at Troy as he came out of the room. "Did you tell Taylor to head down the aisle?"
Chad just nodded in confusion not sure what his friend was planning but knowing that it was probably going to be good. He followed behind Troy as he wheeled himself down to the double doors that would lead to the church room where all their guest and now Taylor was waiting.
"Troy, you ready…now remember if you need help I'll be here." Chad turned around at the sound of Corey Rawls voice. He knew the man as Troy's physical therapist, Corey walked up to Troy followed by Ryan. In Corey's hand was a cane, Troy reached out for it and grabbed it as he placed it on the floor and stood. Chad stood in stun as his friend, who he thought would never stand let alone stand and walk take two cautious steps towards him.
"Can you get rid of that damn chair." He stated smiling. Still speechless, Chad grabbed the chair and pushed it into the nearest room. Corey and Ryan stood watching Troy, Ryan with a look of shock on this face while Corey just watched with pride shinning in his eyes.
"Told you I was a good therapist."
"Yeah, man you weren't lying." Troy said as he walked towards him and grabbed his hand. Shaking it he looked at Corey and couldn't help but keep the smile off his face. "Thanks man."
"You're welcome…now go and surprise the mess out of your wife." Troy nodded and looked at Ryan and Chad who still were unable to say anything. Smiling at his friends, expressions he looked at both of them and leaned against his cane.
"You guys ready?"
"Um…I think…I mean yeah man shoot I can't wait to see everyone's faces." Chad said running his hands together, they stood there for a moment as the being notes of Troy and Taylor's song floated through the speakers. Moving towards the doors, Troy gave the signal and the doors opened up everyone turned and their mouths literally dropped opened however the only person Troy seemed to be focus on was Taylor who stood on the far end her hand covering her mouth in shock. Smiling he took a step forward just as the voices of Eric Benet and Tamia started singing.
I never knew such a day could come
And I never knew such a love
Could be inside of one
Taylor couldn't believe it when she saw it. Her husband was actually walking. Troy was actually walking. She covered her mouth with her hand and looked at him her vision becoming blurry with tears as she watched the small miracle before her. She had always hoped that he would walk again, however she had started to prepare herself for the idea of him never walking again. She blinked and felt two hot tears escape her eyes.
And I never knew what my life was for
But now that you're here I know for sure
I never knew till I looked in your eyes
I was incomplete till the day you walked into my life
And I never knew that my heart could feel
So precious and pure
One love so real
Troy could feel the tears threatening to fall from his eyes as he took his steps towards his wife, his heart was beating, pounding against his ribcage as he watched her. For months he had dreamed of doing this. He had dreamed of walking to her, and embracing her. He had never lost hoped that he would walk again just like he had never stopped loving her.
Can I just see you every morning when
I open my eyes
Can I just feel your heart beating beside me
Every night
Can we just feel this way together
Till the end of all time
Can I just spend my life with you
Now baby the days and the weeks
And the years will roll by
But nothing will change the love inside
Of you and I
And baby I'll never find any words
That could explain
Just how much my heart my life
My soul you've changed
It was a dream that all she could think about as she looked at him. She wanted to rush out there and meet him halfway, and place kisses all over his face. She could feel her need to be with him as he walked down the aisle. If this was the other half of his gift, she would never ask him for another thing, because with this gift she now had everything she finally had her husband back. The one who would sooth her when she was feeling down, the one who could kiss her forehead in reassure when she doubted herself. She had Troy Bolton back.
Can you run to these open arms
When no one else understands
Can we tell God and the whole world
I'm your woman, and you're my man
Can't you just feel how much I love you
With one touch of my hand
Can I just spend my life with you
No touch has ever felt so wonderful
(You are incredible)
And a deeper love I've never known
(I'll never let you go)
I swear this love is true
(Now and forever to you)
(only for you)
To you
Can I just see you every morning when
I open my eyes
Can I just feel your heart beating beside me
Every night
Can we just feel this way together
Till the end of all time
Can I just spend my life with you
Can you run to these open arms
Troy couldn't believe he was actually walking towards Taylor. He couldn't believe that after their crazy year it was actually going end with a bright spot. He knew that taking those drugs had hurt Taylor deeply. He knew that when he had been hurt he had pushed Taylor to her limit, he almost pushed away the one and only woman who loved him. He almost pushed away the woman he loved; he almost pushed away the mother of his child. At the thought he paused in his steps as a sob racked through him. Lifting his head, he was openly crying now. He looked down the aisle at Taylor and knew that he wouldn't be able to complete the walk down the aisle without her by his side just like he wouldn't be able to continue his life without her by his side. "Taylor, baby…" he called out softly.
When no one else understands
Can we tell God and the whole world
You're my woman, and you're my man
Can't you just feel how much I love you
With one touch of my hand
Can I just spend my life with you
Taylor knew he needed her the moment he started crying, and when he called out for her that was it. She was going to go to him no matter what. Stepping down, she immediately went to him. She could see him watching her with love shining in his eyes for her. With a smile on her face, she came to stand beside him. He reached out and grabbed her hand holding it tightly, and together they started walking towards the altar together.
Can I just spend my life with you
Can I just spend my life with you
(Forever here with you)
Can I just spend my life with you
When they finally reached the altar, Troy leaned over and kissed her not caring if the preacher cleared his throat or not. This was about them and their love. He was going to express to her just how much he cared, loved and cherished her. He looked at her, before reaching out and brushing her tears away before whispering. "I love you."
"I love you too, Troy."
Can I just see you every morning when I
Open my eyes