A/N: Here is the second to last chapter of the story!! I can't believe that I am almost finished with this story!! After this chapter I will do an epilogue and that would be the end of it. Before I forget, there is a trailer of the story on youtube, which a girl named Liz made for me. Please check it out and the URL is in my profile. Well enjoy the chapter and don't forget to review!!!

"BENJAMIN AARON CLARK, GET YOUR ASS OUT OF BED!"

Ben was pushed of the bed and groaned in pain when he got up. He immediately thought the worst. Oh God, please tell me you didn't take one of my girls away, he thought.

"What happened? Is it Gabi? Abby?" he asked. When he saw Sharpay crying, his heart stopped.

"She's… She's…" Sharpay tried to say.

"Who?" Ben said, desperate to find out what had happened. He was already dressed and looking for the car keys when Sharpay finally managed to finish that sentence. She grabbed his arm and made him look at her.

"She's breathing," she said smiling as the happy tears rolled down her cheeks.

"What?" Ben said in disbelief.

"Abby started breathing on her own!" Sharpay exclaimed.

Ben felt like a massive weight had been lifted from his shoulders. He started grinning like a crazy man. She pulled through, his baby girl made it.

"Really?" he asked his green eyes shining bright with happiness.

"Really." Sharpay stated, "Are we going to the hospital or are you just going to stand there and ask questions?"

Ben didn't need her to tell him twice. He raced to his car and started the engine when Sharpay stopped him again. She held something in her hand.

"Here," she started as she gave him the small box, "Kelsi kept it ever since the incident. She thought you would need it so she gave it to me so I could give it to you."

"Thank her for me." Ben said as he began to drive out of the driveway.

"Will do." Sharpay reassured him. Once he was gone, she called the gang and asked them were they were and they told her that they were on their way to the hospital. Sharpay smiled at herself as she was getting into her car, everything was finally going to go back to normal and this time there will be a new addition to their wildcat family.

Ben was speeding to the hospital and as soon as he parked the car, he ran inside. He went to the elevator and waited until the elevator doors opened. Even though it had only been a couple of seconds, Ben decided not to wait any longer. He ran to the stairs and made his way up as fast as he could. When he reached room 281, he was out of breath. Dr. Patterson spotted him catching his breath and made her way to him, she had a smile on her face.

"How… is… she?" he asked still breathing deeply.

"She is as healthy as most babies in this hospital. By the way she is recovering, you will be able to take her home, tomorrow." Dr. Patterson explained.

"How did this happen?" he asked her.

She was about to respond when looked at something or rather someone that was behind him. She smiled and said, "Troy could answer that." She then left the two alone.

When Ben saw Troy, he noticed how bad Troy looked. Troy looked like a mess but there was something different about him. His eyes had a sparkle in them that he had never seen before.

"How long have been here?" Ben asked, Troy just shrugged.

"I never left." Before Ben could say anything else, Troy continued, "I want to say that I'm sorry. I know that it won't make up for even half the things I've done but I have to start somewhere. I was jerk, a big one. I don't know what happened to me, one minute I was happy and the next, I wasn't. I don't even know why I cheated on her. The first time it happened was a complete accident and I thought I would never do it again, but I couldn't stop. When I saw you with her, I got jealous, really jealous. I did things that are unforgivable and I'm sorry. Once she's out of the hospital, I'll leave you guys alone. I know she doesn't want to talk me so just tell her I'm sorry." He sighed before adding, "Don't let her go because you will never know how much you need her until she's gone. And don't hurt her." He turned around and walked towards the elevator.

"Hey Bolton," said Ben and when Troy turned around, Ben gave him a manly hug, "I don't know what you did but you saved my daughters life. Thank you."

He let go and Troy smiled, "I hear you're a decent basketball player. Are you going to try out? We could use someone like you."

"Probably." Ben told him and Troy walked away.

"Looks like the old Troy is back." Said Chad and when Ben turned around he saw the gang.

"Let's just hope that he stays like that." Taylor responded.

Ben was about to reply when Dr. Patterson came out with a bundle of pink blankets being carried in her arms. Inside that bundle was a baby girl.

"Ben, I believe this is yours and before I forget, Gabriella's awake." Dr. Patterson said and passed Abby to Ben.

Ben never felt so happy in his life. He actually helped make the little person he was holding. The gang gathered around him when the baby started to gurgle. The girls had tears in their eyes and the guys were smiling.

"You will not date until your fifty." Ben whispered to her. The girls started to laugh but the guys had serious looks on their faces.

"Is that my little niece?" Natalie said while walking over to them. She gazed at her just like everyone else and whispered, "I knew you would make it."

"Why are her eyes closed?" Chad asked.

"It takes some babies a while before they open eyes." Taylor explained. (A/N: I don't know if that's true but who cares.)

"This doesn't seem right." Kelsi said.

"Yeah, there is one person who still hasn't met this cutie." Ryan replied and everyone who he meant.

"Well let's go give her a visit." Ben said as he headed for the elevator with baby Abby still in his arms.

Troy Bolton walked out of the hospital with a small frown on his face. Once he got to his car, he looked back at the hospital.

"I love you, Gabriella Montez and I always will." After he said this, he wiped away a tear and got into his car and drove out of Gabriella's life.

Gabriella lying on her bed when she thought she saw someone stand outside of the hospital and thought that the person looked familiar, but before she could get a better view, he or she was already gone. She shrugged and continued reading the book that lay on her lap. After a couple minutes of reading, she heard a knock on the door.

"Come in." she said and put her book down. When she saw Ben walk through the door, her eyes lit up. She was about to greet him when she saw what he was carrying. Her heart sped up and she looked at him in disbelief.

"I-Is that…" She couldn't even finish the question as a lump grew in her throat. All he did was nod. He brought the bundle of joy toward her and whispered, "Princess, meet your mommy."

It was as if Abby sensed that her mother was near because she immediately started moving and moaning in Ben's arms. Gabriella grabbed her and she immediately calmed down. Gabriella was glowing, to her Abby was perfect. Tears started to fall from her eyes as she gazed lovingly at her daughter. I'm a mother, she thought.

When Gabriella finally found her voice, she whispered, "My sweet little Abby. Don't you ever scare me like that okay?" she said and kissed the baby's forehead.

Someone knocked on the door and when it opened the gang entered the room. They surrounded Gabriella's bed and watched the mother and daughter interact.

Ben and Gabriella looked at one another before Ben said, "Zeke we wanted to ask you if you wanted to be Abby's godfather?"

Zeke looked shocked for a moment but immediately replied, "I would be honored."

"And Sharpay, we want you to be Abby's godmother." Gabriella said looking at Sharpay. They both had tears in their eyes and Sharpay nodded, not able to speak.

Gabriella suddenly felt something press itself to her chest and saw Abby pressing her face, trying to find where she could be fed.

"Looks like someone's hungry." Ben said chuckling as he saw Abby make another unsuccessful attempt to feed herself.

The guys suddenly tensed up and quickly made excuses to get out of the room. The girls followed them while rolling their eyes, muttering something about boys being immature. Ben, Gabriella and Abby were left alone in seconds.

Gabriella unbuttoned the top of her shirt with one hand and carrying Abby in the other one. Once she finished, Abby quickly positioned herself on Gabriella's chest and successfully started to feed her self. Gabriella gasped at the sensation she was feeling. Ben just smiled at her.

"How does it feel?" asked Ben

"Weird."

After a couple of minutes, Abby was done and Gabriella buttoned up her shirt and sighed, "I can't believe she made it through. I was so sure that we were going to lose her."

"Well, we didn't. She made it through for us." They looked into each other's eyes and knew things were going to be fine. Ben took a deep breath and continued, "Gabi, I fell in love with you the day you walked into Principle Matsui's office. When I found out that I might lose you and Abby, my world fell apart. I want to take care of you and protect you from everything. I want to make you smile and laugh, and be there to hold you when you cry. What I'm trying to say is-" Gabriella had tears flowing down her cheeks when she interrupted him.

"Marry me." She stated.

"W-what?" Ben asked in shock.

"Will you marry me?" she asked slowly.

"How about this?" he asked as he took the ring out of his pocket, "If you accept this ring, I promise you that one day in the future I will say yes."

Gabriella nodded and watched him place the ring on her finger. When she looked closely, she read what was engraved. It said, I will always say okay.

Gabriella gave him a slow, passionate kiss, which he happily returned. When their lungs were yelling at them for air, their lips parted. They stayed silent for a couple of minutes, just staring at the beautiful baby in Gabriella's arms.

Gabriella broke the comfortable silence by saying, "I'm sorry Ben but Abby doesn't look anything like you."

Ben chuckled, "How many people have told me that already?" They started to look for any similarities between the father and the daughter but eventually gave up.

They looked at each other smiled, "I love you." He whispered and she whispered I love you too back. They felt someone looking at them so they broke their gaze and looked down at a pair of bright green eyes staring back at them.

A/N: Well that's the chapter!!! Please review!!!! I need at least 5+ reviews before updating again like always!! Also, don't forget to check out the video!!! I am thinking of making a sequel but I am not sure. So I am going to let you guys decide!!! Should I make a sequel or not??? PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!