Later that night, Gabriella and Taylor stayed up in her bedroom while the boys were in the other guest rooms. Taylor had told her earlier that she had something to tell her that was very important.
"What's up?" Gabriella asked Taylor while they lounged on her bed.
"Nothing but…" She looked around the room strangely and said, "Chad and I are really worried about Troy."
"Why?" Gabriella asked sitting up a little straighter. Taylor sat up too and whispered, "He's so depressed since you left."
"What did he say?" Gabriella asked.
"Nothing, that's the thing. He didn't say anything. He's been quieter than usual and he hasn't been on one date since you left." Taylor said. "And that's sad because the minute you left, more than half the girls at school asked him out."
"Maybe I should go talk to him." Gabriella said. Taylor nodded. Gabriella stood up to leave the room. Taylor sat on the bed and turned on the television.
The moment Gabriella stepped into the hallway, Mrs. Montez stepped out of her room.
"Where are you going, honey?" Mrs. Montez asked smiling warmly. Gabriella shook her head and went back into her bedroom. Her mother had a worried look on her face but went towards the bathroom. She didn't make it because Mr. Montez finally came home after three days on and off.
"Hey," Mr. Montez said taking off his long coat and resting it on the coat stand.
"Hi," Mrs. Montez said.
"The house smells funny. Like…" He sniffed a little. "Boys,"
"Because boys are here." Mrs. Montez said shaking her head. Mr. Montez did a double take and looked at Mrs. Montez.
"Why?" Mr. Montez asked heatedly. "Are they in Gabriella's bedroom?"
"Who knows?" Mrs. Montez said absentmindedly.
"Who know!?" Mr. Montez exclaimed. After that they began arguing but Mrs. Montez won. Although, Mr. Montez made it very clear that he didn't want any boys in the house.