The next morning, Vanessa woke up to her phone ringing. She picked up her phone and saw that Zac was trying to Face Time her. Vanessa answered the call and smiled.
"Good morning beautiful" Zac said.
"Good morning baby" Vanessa said.
"How are you?" Zac asked.
"Exhausted. Chris woke up twice last night" Vanessa said stretching her arms.
"I'm sorry honey. I wish I was there to help" Zac said.
Vanessa smiled.
"Did you start filming?" Vanessa asked.
"Yeah, I just filmed a scene and I'm on my break now" Zac said.
"Oh. Chris misses you" Vanessa said.
Zac smiled.
"I miss him too. What are you doing today?" Zac asked.
"I am just going to hang around the house today. I don't feel like going out" Vanessa said.
"You always say that the day after I leave" Zac said.
"Yeah but today just feels worse than the other times" Vanessa said.
"I know. Why don't you drop Chris off at your parent's house and just relax at home?" Zac suggested.
"No. If I leave Chris at my parents house, then I will come home and cry" Vanessa said.
Zac sighed.
"I wish you could be in two places at once" Vanessa said.
Zac laughed.
"Me too baby. Me too. Hey, I have to go but I will talk to you tonight okay?" Zac said.
"Okay" Vanessa said.
"I love you" Zac said.
"I love you too" Vanessa said.
The couple hung up. Vanessa looked at the clock and got up. She walked out of the bedroom and went into her son's room. Vanessa walked over to Chris' crib and saw him wide awake. She smiled and picked him up.
"Hi baby. Let's change you" Vanessa said bringing him over to the changing table.
Vanessa changed Chris' diaper and then lifted him into her arms. She walked over to the chair that was next to the crib and sat down. Vanessa pulled down her shirt and positioned Chris to her breast and watched him latch on. She put her hand on her son's head.
"Do you miss daddy as much as I do Chris?" Vanessa asked the infant but then realized that he wouldn't respond.
Twenty minutes later, Chris pulled away from Vanessa. Vanessa looked at her son and smiled. She pulled her shirt back up and patted Chris' back until he burped.
"Let's see what your Aunt Stella is doing today" Vanessa said picking up her phone.
Vanessa dialed her sister's number and waited for Stella to pick up.
"Hello?" Stella answered.
"Hey, what are you doing today?" Vanessa asked.
"I'm going out tonight" Stella said.
"Oh" Vanessa said.
"Why? What's wrong?" Stella asked.
"I was going to come visit you but you are busy" Vanessa said.
"Sorry Van. Maybe we can meet up tomorrow" Stella said.
"Alright" Vanessa said.
The two sisters hung up. Vanessa's phone immediately started ringing when she put it down. She looked at the caller ID and saw that it was her publicist, Jen.
"Hey Jen, what's up?" Vanessa asked.
"Hey, I have a business opportunity that I think you are going to love" Jen said.
"What is it?" Vanessa asked curiously.
"Cosmopolitan Magazine (do not own) wants you to do the cover and also wants to do an interview with you on how you are adjusting to motherhood and what is going to happen in the future with your career and with Zac" Jen said.
"When do they want to do the shoot?" Vanessa asked.
"They want to do it by the end of the month" Jen said.
"Can I get back to you on that? Let me ask Zac and see what he thinks" Vanessa said.
"Alright. Let me know" Jen said.
The two women hung up. Vanessa dialed Zac's number and waited for him to answer.
"Hi sweetheart" Zac said.
"Hey baby. Jen called me and told me that Cosmo wants to have me on the cover of their magazine for next month. I didn't give them an answer yet because I wanted to talk to you about it first" Vanessa said.
"I think you should do it. The faster you get back to work, the faster you will land more business opportunities. They aren't going to make you go nude right?" Zac asked.
"I don't think so and if they want me to do that, then I will decline. I just wanted to know how you felt about it" Vanessa said.
"I want you to do baby" Zac said.
"Alright. Sorry if I called in the middle of something" Vanessa said.
"Hey, it's okay. You are my number one priority and if you need something then I will be here" Zac said.
"Thanks. Go back to work. I love you" Vanessa said.
"I love you too" Zac said.
The couple hung up. Vanessa sighed. She was probably going to be on the phone all day. Vanessa dialed Jen's number and waited for her to answer.
"Hey, did you talk to Zac?" Jen asked.
"Yes and he wants me to do it. I'm in. Do you know if I have to pose nude?" Vanessa asked.
"Alright. No I don't. I can see if they want you to do that or not" Jen said.
"Okay. That was Zac's only concern and I don't really feel comfortable posing nude" Vanessa said.
"Okay. Let me talk to them and see what the story is and I will get back to you" Jen said.
"Okay" Vanessa said.
The two women hung up the phone. Vanessa sighed. She finally had a moment of silence until she heard Chris crying. Vanessa got up and walked into his room and smiled. She walked over to Chris' crib and picked him up.
"It's okay baby. Don't cry. Mommy's here" Vanessa said walking around the room with the crying infant.
Chris' cries soon turned to whimpers. Vanessa looked at her son and kissed his head softly.
"Go to sleep sweetheart" Vanessa said.
Chris' eyes started to close. Vanessa walked to her son's crib and placed him into it. She then walked out of the room and went downstairs. Vanessa turned on the baby monitor that was in the living room and sat down on the couch. She really missed Zac. Vanessa wished that he was home but she knew that he had to work and make sacrifices for their family. Her phone started ringing and she was pulled out of her thoughts. Vanessa looked at the caller ID and saw Stella's name. She answered the phone.
"Hello?" Vanessa answered.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Stella asked.
"I'm just hanging out. What are you doing?" Vanessa asked.
"Nothing. I was going to ask you if you wanted to hang out. Mom said that she would watch Chris for you" Stella said.
"Okay. Chris just went down for a nap. So are you guys going to come here?" Vanessa asked.
"Yeah, we'll come to you" Stella said.
"Okay" Vanessa said.
The two sisters hung up. Vanessa sighed and looked at the clock. Chris would probably be up in an hour. She was pulled out of her thoughts when she heard the doorbell ring. Vanessa walked over to the door and opened it.
"Come on in" Vanessa said.
"Where's Chris?" Gina asked.
"He's taking his nap. He should be up in an hour" Vanessa said.
"Okay" Gina said.
Vanessa and Stella left the house. Vanessa started driving.
"So how are you doing?" Stella asked.
"I'm fine" Vanessa said.
"Really? Van, I'm your sister. I know something is wrong" Stella said.
"Stella, I'm fine" Vanessa said.
"I just don't want you to be depressed about Zac leaving" Stella said.
Vanessa's eyes started to water. Zac had only been gone two days and she already missed him so much. Stella saw that Vanessa was closing herself off.
"Van, you know that you can cry" Stella said.
"Stella, I don't want to talk about this" Vanessa said.
"Okay" Stella said.
There was a moment of silence. Vanessa wiped the tears that were forming in her eyes.
"Maybe I should take Chris and go to Canada to see Zac" Vanessa suggested.
"Do you think that would help you?" Stella asked.
"Yes" Vanessa said simply.
"You would take Chris with you?" Stella asked.
"Yeah" Vanessa said.
Stella nodded.
"You do what you think is best. I'm only sixteen" Stella said.
Vanessa nodded. A week later, Vanessa was packing a suitcase for herself and Chris. She couldn't wait to see the look on Zac's face when he saw her and their son. Vanessa finished packing and sighed. She got Chris ready and they left the house and drove to the airport. Their flight took off as soon as they got checked in and seated in the plane. Vanessa made sure that Chris was covered just in case there were any paparazzi on the plane. Five hours later, the plane landed at the airport. Vanessa and Chris walked out of the plane and went to get their rental car. As soon as Vanessa got Chris into his car seat and buckled in, she started driving to the set where Zac was filming. An hour later, Vanessa arrived at the set and got out of the car. Her heart was racing and she started hyperventilating a little. She picked Chris up and started walking and following the signs that were placed around the area. Vanessa saw Zac filming from a distance. She took a deep breath and started walking toward the crowd of people. She sat down in a chair and waited to see if Zac saw them. Zac was in the middle of a scene when he looked over and saw a familiar face. His eyes grew in shock.
"I need to take five" Zac said.
"Alright, take five everybody" Kristin, the director told the cast and crew.
Zac jogged over to Vanessa. He stopped five feet in front of her.
"Surprise!" Vanessa said with tears running down her face.
Zac smiled and had tears running down his face as well. He walked over to Vanessa and kissed her lips passionately.
"I missed you" Vanessa said.
"God, I missed you too baby. How did you get here?" Zac asked.
"We flew out today. I wanted to surprise you. I couldn't go three months without seeing you" Vanessa said.
Zac smiled. He reached his arms out and lifted Chris into his arms.
"I'm very surprised. I don't even know what to say. I'm in shock. But, I'm so happy" Zac said.
Vanessa smiled.
"Alright. Now that you know we are here, go do your thing baby" Vanessa said taking Chris out of Zac's arms.
"I will. I love you" Zac said.
"I love you too" Vanessa said.
Zac smiled and walked back to the set and put his hands on his face and wiped his eyes. Vanessa giggled seeing how surprised Zac was to see them. She watched him film and run through his scenes. An hour later, Zac finished filming for the day. He walked off the set and looked at his girlfriend, who was sitting with a sleeping Chris.
"I'll take him" Zac said.
Vanessa put Chris into Zac's arms. Zac smiled when he looked down at Chris. Vanessa then stood up.
"So where are we going?" Vanessa asked as they started walking.
"First, we are going to go to the hotel and drop Chris off" Zac said.
Vanessa looked confused.
"Who are we dropping him off with?" Vanessa asked.
"For all the cast's kids, they supply a daycare. He will be safe and I know the lady that is running it" Zac said.
"Okay" Vanessa said.
Zac and Vanessa drove to the hotel and got out of the car. Zac walked to the backseat and unbuckled Chris and lifted him into his arms. The couple saw a paparazzi huddle forming around them. Vanessa looked at Zac.
"Hold onto him" Vanessa said.
"I got him. Don't bother us when we are with the baby guys" Zac said walking through the hoard of paparazzi.
The couple walked into the hotel and went to the daycare area and stopped at the desk.
"Hi Zac. Do you need to drop off your son?" Anna, the editor of the movie asked.
"Yes. We will pick him up in a couple hours" Zac said.
"Alright" Anna said.
Zac kissed his son's head and placed him into Anna's arms. The couple made sure Chris was okay and then left the hotel.
"So where are we going?" Vanessa asked.
"Somewhere that is for me to know, and you to find out" Zac said.
Vanessa giggled and shook her head. The couple walked to the car and got in. Zac started driving and then pulled into a restaurant parking lot.
"Do you remember this place when we came here for the first High School Musical (do not own) tour?" Zac asked.
"Yeah, I do. This is where you confessed your feelings for me" Vanessa said.
"Yeah" Zac said.
The couple walked into the restaurant and were immediately seated.
"So, how's filming going? You did great today babe" Vanessa said.
Zac smiled.
"Thank you. It's going well. I think that we are right on schedule. This director is really easy going and loves hearing new ideas" Zac said.
"That's great honey. I'm so proud of you" Vanessa said.
Zac smiled and took her hand in his and kissed it.
"I love you so much" Zac said.
Vanessa smiled.
"I love you too. I am glad that I could come out here with Chris and be with you" Vanessa said.
"Me too. So, I have something that I need to tell you" Zac said.
Vanessa looked at Zac concerned but motioned for him to continue.
"The last five years that we have been together have been the greatest years of my life. You are the most loving and sweetest woman I know and I could never see my life without you or my son. I love you more than anything in the world. I would never give it up for my career. You always know how to make every day a great one and one that I will always feel loved. You gave me a beautiful son" Zac started.
Vanessa had tears running down her face. She still was very confused on what was going on.
"I know that we will be in each other's lives forever because of Chris but I also never want to let you go because I love you too much" Zac said.
"What are you trying to say Zac?" Vanessa asked.
"I'm trying to say" Zac stopped and got down on one knee.
Vanessa gasped and more tears ran down her cheeks.
"Vanessa Anne Hudgens, you are the love of my life and I could never see my life without you. Will you do me the honor in marrying me?" Zac asked as he took out a ring box.
Vanessa was shaking. She had tears running down her face.
"Yes baby" Vanessa said.
Zac smiled and leaned in and kissed Vanessa's lips softly. Vanessa pulled away and Zac placed the ring on her finger. Vanessa smiled and looked at Zac, who had tears running down his face. She wiped his tears away and he did the same to her.
"I love you so much" Vanessa said.
"I love you more" Zac said.
Vanessa leaned in and kissed Zac's lips. The couple enjoyed each other's company and couldn't wait to spend the rest of their lives together.