A/N: So, I'm not getting very many reviews, and that's ok. But, I love reviews and they make me feel GREAT! I totally accept criticism, but please make it constructive. I don't like mean reviews, so please review. :)

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Chapter 5

Gabriella sat down and began to think. She really wanted to be in the show, she just wasn't sure how possible it would be. She needed to talk to someone. She decided to call Taylor.

She dialed her number quickly and waited as it rang. Gabriella sighed when Taylor's voicemail picked up.

"Shit," she whispered as she ended the call. She thought about who else she could call.

Then she remembered that Ryan had given her his number.

She pulled it out of her pocket and dialed it. She waited as it rang. She smiled when she heard his voice.

"Hello?" he answered cheerfully.

"Hey, Ryan, it's Gabi."

"Oh, hey, Gabi, what's up?" he asked.

"Oh, not a lot, really," she sighed, "What about you? Are you busy?"

"Well, I'm on my way home from the party. Guess what!"

"You got that cute guy's number?" she asked.

"Well, yea, but… he kissed me!" Ryan exclaimed.

"Are you serious?"

"Yes, ma'am, he's so cute too. His name is Cory James. Isn't that adorable?" Ryan rambled.

"Yes," Gabi smiled into the phone.

"Oh, but wait. When I walked up to you and Troy, it looked like something was about to be going on there."

"Well, I mean, we just kissed," Gabriella said as though it was no big deal.

"Gabi, that's great!"

"Well, yea, except, I haven't been completely honest with him," she sighed.

"What? Are you like a transsexual?" he teased.

"Ryan, I have a kid."

"Well, why don't you just tell him?"

"I was going to, really. But then Jerry came and told me that I got the part and then Troy was talking about how I would have to quit my job. He told me I wouldn't be able to be at home that much and that it didn't matter because I didn't have to take care of anyone but myself, and I knew I should tell him, but I couldn't. He's so amazing; I don't want to ruin it because of Natalie."

"Gabs, you got the part!" Ryan exclaimed.

"Yea, but I mean, I can't take it if I don't have a place for Natalie," Gabriella said quietly.

"Can't you just find her a babysitter?"

"Well, I've never left her with anyone but my mother," she replied.

"Gabi, what about her dad?" Ryan asked nervously.

"He's an ass hole. I thought that he loved me, so I slept with him. Then, when he finds out I'm pregnant, he completely bailed," she said quietly.

"I'm sorry."

"No, don't be. I just need to figure something out. I really want to take this."

"Is Natalie in daycare?" Ryan asked.

"Yea, until five on the weekdays," she said.

"Well, practices aren't going to go any later than seven or eight. I mean, in a few months when it's time for the shows they will be later sometimes. They won't be late every night though. So, why don't you try to find someone to watch her," Ryan said, thoughtfully.

"Hmm… I guess I could get my mom to watch her for a few days and try to get someone else soon. Maybe I could get Taylor's little sister to do it."

"Okay. Good. But, listen, I think you should tell Troy soon, because you don't want to build a relationship on lies," Ryan replied.

"I'm not lying to him," Gabi said defensively.

"But, Gabs, he needs to know. I'm not going to go and tell him. I'm just saying that you should think about it."

"I will, I promise."

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Gabriella knocked on her mother's door. It was 7:56 and Gabi needed to get Natalie to day care. Gabi had a meeting with Jerry at 10.

"Hey, Gabi," her mother smiled as she opened the door.

"Hey, momma," Gabi smiled, "How was Natalie?"

"She was great. You know, I really wish you would just send her over here more often. Especially if that date went well…"

"Well, mom, it did. But, guess what… I got a role in a Broadway musical!" Gabriella exclaimed as she walked in.

"Gabi, that's great!"

"Yes, and if you really do want to have Natalie more often, I would greatly appreciate it because, I am going to have a different schedule."

"Absolutely," her mom smiled.

"MOMMA," Natalie exclaimed as she ran into the room.

"Hey, baby girl, are you ready to go to day care?"

"I want to stay here with Nana. We had so much fun!"

"Well, you're going to be coming over here more often, I promise."

"Okay, momma…"

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"Thanks, Jerry, I'll see you Monday morning," Gabi smiled as she walked out of Jerry's office. She saw Troy walking down the hall.

"Gabi," he called.

"Oh, hey, Troy, what's up?" she asked.

"Nothing much, I was about to head out to lunch. Do you want to join me?" He asked.

"Yeah, that would be nice," Gabriella grinned. He smiled and took her hand leading her out of the office.

They walked to a small dinner down the street. Troy opened the door for her and walked her to a small booth.

"So…" he began.

"Yes, I took the role," Gabi smiled, knowing that that was what he was hinting at.

"Good. I was going to have to kick your ass if you didn't."

"Oh really?" she asked.

"No, not really, I could never."

Gabriella just smiled in reply. They made small talk over lunch and Troy walked Gabriella back to her car. He kissed her and promised to call that night.

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A/N: Sorry about the shortness of the Troyella time there, I just had to have something in it and well, I'm tired as mess.

Anyway, random note… for those of you who haven't seen HAIRSPRAY, you must go see it. Ok, this is the second movie that I have paid to see in a theater since I started working at a theater in July of 2006, because I get free tickets. So, uhh… yes, it's amazing I have seen it four and a half times. I plan on seeing it about 7392758392587649857 more. :)