Chapter 2

After Troy, Gabriella, and Troy Jr. Finally walked through security, got their luggage, and got to the car rental store, the family started to relax. Troy walked over to Gabriella and Troy Jr and put the keys into the red minivan's key slot. Gabriella fastened the seatbelt of Troy's car seat, and hopped into the front seat. She couldn't wait to see her old friends. She remembered Taylor's grinning face and Chad's stupid, yet funny jokes. She recalled Ryan's and Sharpay's fast feet dancing on the East High stage. She thought of Kelsi accompanying Troy's and Gabriella's perfectly blended voices. She remembered Zeke's and Jason's conversations about basketball that Gabriella didn't even understand.

"Gabriella? You haven't said much," said her husband's voice.

"Oh, sorry. I was just doing a little thinking. Do you reckon we're almost there?" she asked.

Before Gabriella knew it, they drove into the vast hotel parking lot. Troy carefully parked the car, and they walked into the warm hotel to find a huge lobby decorated with marble flooring, fluffy couches, coffee tables, and a beautiful chandelier.

They approached a tall, dark-eyed woman at the front desk.

"Excuse me, we'd like to check in," said Gabriella politely.

"Name?" asked the lady unpleasantly.

"Bolton. 3 people."

She handed Gabriella the room keys, and the family rode to the fourth floor. They stepped out and strolled through the wide, elegantly decorated hallway until they finally approached room 318. Gabriella slid the card key into the slot and pushed open the heavy door.

Gabriella looked at a highly decorated, ornate hotel room. She kicked off her shoes and felt the cushy carpet. She caressed the fine oak surfaces of the dresser, coffee table, and side table. The beautiful, floral-designed comforter on the bed complimented the brilliant lamps. The soft, beige couch seemed to perfect the room's comfortable feeling.

Troy put his arm around Gabriella's waist and kissed her on the cheek. Excitedly, he said, "We are going to have a great time."

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Who do you think that is?" asked Gabriella to no one in particular.

Troy opened the door, and suddenly, a mass of curly, black hair appeared in his face. Taylor was giving him a big hug.

"I missed you guys so much!" she said enthusiastically.

Chad shook Troy's hand, and then they gave each other a small hug.

"What's up, man?" asked Chad.

"Awww! Look at you, Gabi! You haven't changed a bit, except for that big stomach, of course!" said Taylor, practically screaming with excitement. "When's she due? What's her name going to be?"

"We're not sure yet, but we're considering Taylor" said Troy, and at that, Taylor blushed.

"Shad!!!!!!!!!" said Troy Jr. excitedly. He just came out of the other room because Barney was over.

"Mini-Troy!" yelled Chad. Chad called him mini-Troy because Troy Jr. had the same name as his dad, and he looked exactly like his dad, except for his curly hair, which he inherited from his mother.

Troy leaped into Chad's arms, and Chad spun him around in three circles. Chad set him down and ruffled his light brown, curly hair.

Taylor giggled, and Gabriella got into a deep conversation with her. Troy Jr. starting using his new crayons and coloring book.

"So," said Chad, trying too hard to sound casual. "Are you nervous about the new baby?"

"No," lied Troy.

"Are you sure?" asked Chad. "Because I thought you'd be scared after what happened with Troy. Remember?"

Troy wished he didn't remember that dreadful night Troy Jr. was born. Obviously, he wasn't upset with Troy Jr. being alive; it, along with marrying Gabriella, was the best thing that ever happened to Troy Sr. It was just how he was born that was miserable.

Flashback

Troy was in the waiting room. He couldn't come into Gabriella's room because there wasn't enough room with all of the doctors, nurses, and machines. Gabriella was having a lot of trouble giving birth to her baby, and she was losing way too much blood.

Tears rolled down Troy's cheeks. He couldn't stand losing Gabriella. She was his one true love. He remembered the first time he layed eyes on her. Her curly brown hair bounced os she sang to the happy song. Her big brown eyes were filled with joy. Her beautiful voice carried throughout the whole room. And her smile...Troy would do anything to see her smile. He bent his head down and prayed.

Please don't let Gabriella die. Let her be okay. I love her! I love her! Don't do this to me. Don't do this to her. Gabriella. Please don't die. Don't do this to me, God.

Minutes later, a doctor came through the door.

"Is she alright?!?" asked Troy, leaping up. "How's the baby?"

"See for yourself," said the doctor.

Troy sprinted down the hall and thrusted open the door.

"Gabriella!" screamed Troy, grabbing her hand and holding it tight.

"Troy..." Gabriella said faintly.

One of the doctors spoke up, "I-I'm truly sorry to say...Gabriella or the baby has to...d-die. She's losing too much blood. Gabriella, it's your choice of who lives."

She hesitated. Tears filmed her eyes. "Let the baby live...I've lived my life; it's not fair if the baby can only live 9 months without even seeing light."

"Gabriella..." Troy stammered, trying to choke back his tears.

"G-Gabriella, no. Please..." He didn't want her to leave. He wanted her to be with him forever.

"I'll love you forever, Troy, but I have to do this. Promise me you'll take care of the baby," said Gabriella, almost whispering.

Troy was losing the love of his life. He couldn't help but weep.

"I promise," said Troy. "Take care of her," said Troy to the head doctor.

Troy had to stay out of the room while the baby was born, so Troy silently cried in the waiting room.

Finally, after 1 or 2 hours, the doctor came into the waiting room and faced a miserable Troy.

"H-how's the baby?" asked Troy with red eyes from all of his crying.

"See for yourself," said the doctor a second time.

Troy slowly walked down the hall towards the room. He saw an alive and smiling Gabriella sitting in her hospital bed, with a baby in her arms.

"How? Gabriella! Your alive!" exclaimed Troy. There was so much happiness in his heart he could barely think.

"Doctor Paisely managed to save me! I love you so much, Troy," smiled Gabriella.

Troy gave her a big kiss on the lips. He was so happy, he couldn't help but grin.

Gabriella said, "I'm thinking about naming him Troy, after the most special person I've ever met."