Christmas with the Bolton's
Chapter 2: Money Troubles"Me and Chad are in major money trouble guys! We cant afford anything at the moment, we have a car payment due, a load of bills to pay and I don't think we will be able to afford to keep the house" Taylor said welling up as Troy and Gabi sat in shock they had to idea how much trouble their friends were in.
"We couldn't even afford medicine for Katie, what kind of parents are we? We can't afford to keep the kids, the house and both cars, were such bad parents," she continued as she burst into tears at the last two words.
Gabi moved round the table and put a comforting arm around Tay and rubbed her arm soothingly.
"You are not bad parents!" said Gabi firmly but reassuringly.
"No definitely not! Far from it! How did it all get like this? Asked Troy with only his best friends interests at heart.
Taylor slowly regained control of her sobbing.
"I really don't know you guys! Money just doesn't seen to stretch as much as it used to" Taylor said as Troy worriedly glanced at Gabi.
"I… we're all here for you and Chad" Troy said trying to be positive. "There's me and Gabi, Jason and Kelsi and Sharpay and Zeke you know you can come to any of us for help and support" Troy finished
"We know you and Chad are very proud people, and don't like to ask for help, but when it gets so bad that you think you'll lose the house, you need to talk to someone about it!" Gabi told her trying not to sound bossy or mean.
"Me and Chad are both trying to stay in the black, but by the end of the month were gonna owe so much money to so many people" Taylor said tearing up again " I really need Chad"
"I'll go call him at work he's gotta be near the end of his shift now, it's nearly SIX!… Jeez doesn't time fly," Gabi said going to the phone.
Taylor and Troy continue to talk whilst Gabi talks to Chad on the phone.
"Yeah, she really needs you right now, she's really upset" Gabi told Chad
"OK Gabs, I'll be right there," Chad said from the work office phone.
Suddenly Libby ran into the kitchen panic stricken "Katie is being sick everywhere, come on! Said Libby leading everyone to the den.
"You need to be here ASAP, Katie is throwing up and Tay really needs you" with that Gabi hung up the phone and hurried into the Den with a bucket.
"Come on honey, I know it doesn't taste nice but its better to get it out of your system" Taylor told her sick daughter
"Troy we need towels!" Gabi called a bit louder than anticipated
"OK, ok there's some in the dryer, I'll go get em" Troy dashed down to the laundry room and got some towels.
5 minutes later
Chad had just gotten there from work
"Hey Hun" he said kissing Taylor who was tending to Katie
"Daddy!" Katie tried to look happy
"Tay I think we need to get her to the hospital, this is the worst she's been" Chad said very concerned
"I know we do, but we can't aff…" Taylor was cut off.
"We'll sort it, now get Katie to the hospital and we'll follow you in our car" Troy told the couple firmly.
"Would you really?… Are you sure?… Taylor and Chad asked.
"Yes, Yes GO ON!!" Gabi pushed Taylor to her car and Chad followed carrying Katie.
"Thanks so much guys" Taylor said starting the car.
What will happen with Katie? How will Tay & Chad's money troubles go?
Wait and see in Chapter 3!!
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