Troy arrived at Gabriella's door. He put on a smile and rang the doorbell. He was wearing jeans a dress shirt similar to what he wore on his and Gabriella's first date. Gabriella opened the door and saw Troy.

"Hi Troy. Thanks for coming on such short notice. Look we need to talk."

"Ok. I made reservations at the restaurant down the street. Hope you like seafood."

(A/N it's not a date…just 2 friends catching up)

"Great I'm starved"

Troy and Gabriella walked out to his car and he opened the door for her. She accepted and got in. They drove to the restaurant and walked in.

The owner was in front and walked the 2 come up to him. "May I help you?"

"Yes. Reservations for 9 under Bolton." Troy still had that glorious smile on his face.

"Of course right this way. We got you a seat in the back so we can have less fans and paparazzi as possible."

"Thank you. That would be great."

They followed the owner to their table and sat down.

Gabriella looked at him and broke the silence. "Umm…Troy? Nine? In case you haven't noticed…its only you and me."

"Well, I invited a few other peo…" Troy was interrupted by an old friend.

"Gabriella?" Gabriella turned around.

"Taylor? Oh my gosh! Look at you!"

Taylor quickly responded. "Oh my gosh! Look at you!"

"Ahem?" Gabriella turned her attention to the other person who was standing there.

"Chad? Wow! HI!" Gabriella then heard another voice in the distance.

"I think I deserve a proper entrance."

"Sharpay? Wow! Hi!" Sharpay and Gabriella had become really good friends after the musical.

"How have you been? Wait…Ryan, Zeke?" Gabriella was having major flashbacks. Everyone looked so different.

Zeke added humor to his hello. "Crème Brule?" He whipped out a yummy pastry.

Gabriella wasn't sure why he had a desert dish with him, but she gracefully accepted. "Oooh I'd love some!"

The other voice spoke up. "Don't forget about us…"

"Kelsi? No way! Jason? Hi! Wow, it's the whole crew. Just like old times." Gabriella was very happy with the surprise reunion.

Gabriella decided to start the conversation as they all ate their dinner. "How have you all been?"

"Well Chad and I are….ENGAGED!" Taylor and Chad leaned in and kissed.

Gabriella looked at them. She secretly wished that was her and Troy who was engaged.

'Wait did I just say me and troy? No that chapter of my life is over is over!' she quickly shook it off.

Sharpay looked at Gabriella. "So are you and Troy dating?"

"NO" Troy and Gabriella said that in unison

Everyone at the table exchanged looks.

Gabriella explained. "Actually, I'm married to a wonderful man. Eric Butler. I have a son and another child on the way!"

"Wow…Congratulations." Kelsi looked for backup. Ryan stepped in and helped.

"Ya, we always thought you and Troy would end up together." Well Ryan tried to help.

"Well you thought wrong." That was a snobby thing for Gabriella to say, but she just blurted it out.

Everyone at the table grew silent.

The announcer drew their attention. "All right all my closet singers out there! We need two volunteers to sing for us!"

"They'll do it!" Taylor was pointing at Troy and Gabriella.

"Great! Come on up!" The announcer pointed to the stage.

Troy refused as did Gabriella

"No no. stop. I don't know…stop!" Troy fought but was pushed on stage.

"Oh please. No. Stop." Gabriella was pushed on stage along side him.

Gabriella stood up to the microphone and looked around in the crowd. She saw the one face she most dreaded to see. Her face looked more worried then it did before. The man turned around and looked at his sister Alex in the eyes.

"Why is Gabriella here? Better yet why is she here with Troy Bolton?"

A/NWhew thanx for the reviews! keep them coming!