CHAPTER 23

((Time for a good quick write…I wanna get 2 chappies out tonight…one for this story and one for Promises…because after tonight, I will be taking a leave of absence as they call it because I wont be able to use the computer tomorrow or Wednesday…there is a chance that I will be able to put more out Wednesday but im not sure…don't be worried if I don't update for a few days…ur gonna have 23 chapters…I wrote them all in like 9 days…so don't get mad at me…that's a lot in so little time…this will be short…very short…but it hopefully wont end with a cliffy…its gonna be a "One Act"…its gonna continue the last scene of the last chapter and that only…thanks for the voting…the difference of the two was 2…ull have to wait and see what he will do…next poll question: SHOULD TROY AND GABRIELLA GET ENGAGED? Yes or no don't be split minded that doesn't help at all…if you vote yes…give me a creative idea…so heres chapter 23…R&R…XOXO, Christine))

Couldn't Be Happier

"Decided that I would play for you," Troy said, "but on the condition that you don't try to keep me away from my family. I like basketball, Dad, I really do, but I love my family even more. Don't you love mom and me more than basketball?"

Jack Bolton smiled. "Good to have ya back, son, this season's gonna be great. Oh and of course I love you and your mom more than basketball. I understand."

"Finally," moaned Troy.

"Don't push me," replied Jack Bolton smiling. "Okay, Troy, this year, you are gonna have colleges fighting over you. We are gonna practice everything. From free throws, to ball handling, to rebounding. You are gonna be the best at every aspect of the game. People will fear the name East High because of the name Bolton. We will have the championship in our hands this year for sure, who knows maybe even state. Oh this is gonna be great." As he continued talking, Gabriella and Troy looked at each other as if saying, HERE WE GO AGAIN. They both smiled at each other. "What?" asked Mr. Bolton.

"Oh, nothing," said Troy. He knew that he had his old, caring dad back, and he couldn't be happier.

"Troy, we are gonna work extra hard," Mr. Bolton had been chatting incessantly.

"Dad…" began Troy.

"But…your family comes first."

All was well in the Bolton family.

((incredibly short…I know…im sorry…I just don't have time…please answer the poll question…it is highly important…so obviously…play basketball won by two votes…thanks to everyone who participated and helped with this decision…in a way…you help shape the rest of the story…Troy and his dad wouldn't be like they used to be, if it wasn't for you…keep giving me ideas and helping me…time to review…XOXO, Christine))