Wow, thanks," Troy chuckled, pulling away from Gabriella. "I'm sorry you had to see me like this." Troy apologized.

"Well, you have seen me cry like five times as much this entire day, so no worries," Gabriella assured him.

"Well, yeah. That's how I knew what to do with Rosie."

"Troy," Gabriella paused, waiting for him to look at her. "I meant what I said, you are a wonderful man. I mean, hell, you were able to snap out of it and help her. That took a lot of strength, I couldn't do it. But you did. You didn't just help Rosie, you helped me too. So much. Thank you for keeping your word and being there."

Troy just looked at her with an unnerving gaze before taking a big breath. "I don't forgive myself because of how I left you, Gabriella. I've kicked myself ever since that day." Troy admitted.

Gabriella was left speechless, I mean, what was she supposed to say to that? A trigger was sent before she quickly asked Troy, "Is that why you were here today, to make it up for what you did?"

"No, no, Gabriella," Troy responded hastily. "It wasn't about that at all. I just, being here with you, reminds me of what I let go, someone amazing. And, I don't know if I deserve or if you want me to stay around. Just know this, Gabriella, my feelings for you were always there, always. I want to be there for you. I want to prove myself to you. You mean so much to be Gabriella, so much." Troy kept his eyes on her, hoping she could see the truth.

"I-I don't know what to say to that, Troy. I tried to move on from you, I really did. At one point, I just wanted to forget you completely. But, I haven't loved for so long, not like I loved you. I've been terrified since that day, and my biggest fear was that years down the road, a piece of my heart always kept you near." Gabriella admitted, while her leg was bouncing up and down, an instinct and indicator, she was nervous.

"I want to make things right between us. But more than anything, I want to say thank you for allowing me to be here for you and Rosie. I know you said how I shouldn't get too attached to her, but I really care for you and Rosie. And I know I'm super out of line and you tell me to shut up, I completely under-" Gabriella put a hand over his lips, stopping him from rattling on. She lifted her hand from his mouth.

"I know what I said, but Troy, if tonight proved anything, us reuniting is a sign for us to maybe reconnect. I'm not going to lie to Troy; my walls are built so high, especially you. I know I'm going to be difficult, but moving forward is a big step. You also need to know that Rosie is and always will be my first priority. She's everything to me, Troy. If you really mean what you say, I'm begging you to tell me if you want Rosie and me." Gabriella gave Troy this ultimatum because it was this or nothing.

"I want to be here for you and Rosie," Troy stated. "And well," Troy softly laughed, looking down. "You said that Rosie was getting attached to me, but I am too with her. She's a force to be reckoned with, just like her mom. I want this, I want us to make this work." Troy explained.

It was now, or never Gabriella thought. She's quietly suffered in silence since their breakup. She couldn't let go of the loss of Troy and didn't want herself to move on. This was definitely a sign to take this opportunity. She deserved this. "I do, too," Gabriella responded with defiance.

Troy couldn't be happier. He honestly couldn't. Troy took Gabriella's hands and kissed her knuckle before fisting them into his own hands. "Thank you, thank you so much," Troy whispered to the girl he was going to prove himself to, and he had every said intention to.

Three weeks had gone by, catered to Rosie. From scans to bloodwork, and of course, ShakeShack right after. Gabriella had truly been going through different emotions with neverending thoughts filled with confusion and anxiety. Thankfully, she had Troy throughout every single appointment. With the support of Troy and Dr. Gupta and her team, Gabriella was slowly adjusting. When it came to Rosie's official diagnosis, unfortunately, Rosie did have epilepsy. Gabriella couldn't hold in her tears when she heard the results. However, as long as Rosie took her medications, she would be fine as long as her routine of taking the medication was consistent. Dr. Gupta also mentioned that some cases of epilepsy in children can be stopped at a later age. She told Troy and Gabriella to be hopeful and to be consistent.

Rosie had a difficult time understanding what was going on with her body. Troy knew more than anyone how to explain that to the little girl, who again was forced to be reckoned with. Gabriella observed the relationship between her daughter and the man she loved, yes, loved, closer, and stronger each day. Nothing could make her genuinely happier and relieved throughout all the chaos. There were so many things to keep accounted for, but she knew she had to do her best for the person she loved the most.

"Troy," spoke to the tall man who was quickly becoming her best friend, of course, her mommy was number one, but Troy was a close second. "Can you help me go to sleep?" Rosie asked with hope, looking at her mom as she knew she had the final say. Troy joined Rosie's gaze, trying to find a sign of either yes or no. Troy respected and was in awe of the kind of mother she was to her daughter. She had grown Rosie to be respectful, as well as someone to love without abandon.

"Yeah, if Troy is okay with it," Gabriella replied, smiling.

Troy smirked before bending down to Rosie's height and laid out his hand to her. "Lead the way," Troy said. Rosie jumped up and down before holding Troy's hand and rushing him into her room.

After Gabriella had cleaned up the kitchen after preparing lunch for Rosie to take in the morning, she went to check in on Rosie and Troy. Before she opened the door, she lightly laid her head against the door, preparing herself before opening the door to see the most heartwarming sight. Rosie was cuddled against Troy's side. And funnily enough, Troy Bolton had fallen asleep as well, slowly rolling his head to the wall, letting out a snore.

"Hey Bolton," Gabriella softly and sternly said, clearly waking Troy up with a startle. Troy gathered himself but kept still in fear of waking Rosie.

"You realize that these books are powerful enough to make a grown man fall asleep," Troy whispered as Gabriella approached him.

"I wouldn't say you're a grown man. I mean, I thought grown men don't sleep with teddy bears." Gabriella replied.

Troy frowned and followed Gabriella's eyes to see what she meant. Lo and behold, Troy Bolton held a pink teddy bear on his lap, a sparkly one at that. Troy hadn't even realized he had, as he was still in a daze from being woken up from a teasing Gabriella.

Troy huffed and rolled his eyes playfully before replying, "Grown men can have teddy bears too." Gabriella put her hand against her mouth to stop her from giggling out loud. Troy got up carefully before tucking in the teddy bear against Rosie.

Gabriella saw Troy out of the house. Troy had been staying with Chad and Aiden. He had enjoyed his stay, but Troy would be moving out and into his new apartment, not too far away. Tomorrow was his first day of settling down to the nearest middle school, to be a physical therapist to kids with disabilities. Thinking about that, Gabriella didn't know she could love him more, but she did.

"Thanks for having me over. Really though, it does mean a lot." Troy sharing his appreciation.

"No, I should be telling you, thank you. You've," Gabriella paused before admitting her next thought, "You've been everything to us the past couple of weeks. I appreciate you so much, Troy, Rosie, and I do."

Troy smiled before bringing her into a tight hug and pecking her temple. "See you," Troy replied before going out the door.

Oh! Gabriella needed to clarify one more thing. "Oh! Are we still on for tomorrow to help you move out?"

"Oh crap, yeah! Yes, please. And for the love of God, please bring Rosie. I'm begging you. Lunkhead over there needs to keep attention to someone else, if he doesn't I don't think I'll even be able to take one suitcase out the door. Rosie and Aid can team up and give him hell." Troy joked (not really), before opening his door

"I will, I will," Gabriella replied playfully.

"Perfect. See you tomorrow." Troy winked and closed his door to start the car and go.

Gabriella went to freshen herself before going to bed. She checked in on Rosie. She's been doing that a lot more frequently. Gabriella is still scared that something may happen, and she may not be there. The thought has kept Gabriella up for nights, and many times has gone check on her at least five times throughout the night. Tonight, however, she decided to sleep next to her daughter. She took Troy's place and settled down nuzzling against Rosie. She also breathed in the man she was falling even more for. Gabriella fell asleep that night with a smile on her face.