A/N I DON'T OWN ANYTHING!

Just as Troy was about to doze off he felt Gabriella squirming. He looked up at her. She shot up in bed. "TROY!" she cried out.

"I'm here shhhh I'm here."

Gabriella looked around and sighed. "It was just a nightmare."

"It's over now you're safe. Want to tell me about it?"

Gabriella shook her head.

"Ok."

"Where is my mom?"

"She should be here any minute."

Then like clockwork Maria walked in.

"Oh my baby I'm so sorry honey. I never should have left."

"It's ok. I didn't want us to have to move so I'm glad you did."

"I should be the sorry one. My father planned this whole thing. He knew I was leaving and he knew how easy it would be to get you to leave so he did."

"Troy this isn't your fault. Your father decided to make my daughter a target and it has nothing to do with you."

Troy just nodded.

"What did the doctor say?"

"She is ok physically. No more broken bones or anything. Just a few bad bumps and bruises."

"Mentally?"

"Shaken up."

"How long does she have to stay here?"

"Just over night. They said she can go home tomorrow."

"Great. How are you feeling honey?"

"I'm really sore but I feel better now that you're here."

"You're not giving up are you?"

"Nope. A Montez always fights back no matter how tough the battle."

"That's my girl."

Maria and Gabriella hugged.

"I'm going to call home and make sure my mom is ok." Troy said.

He left the room leaving Gabriella with her mother. They pulled away.

"Are you hungry baby I can get you something to eat?"

"I am a little hungry… but don't leave!" Gabriella said.

"Why not I'll be right back."

"No! You can't leave me!"

"Baby I'll be right back."

"No, no, no." Gabriella's eyes filled with tears. "Don't leave me alone mommy please."

"All right baby all right shhhhh settle down baby settle down. It's all right."

"Mommy don't go."

Maria hugged Gabriella close.

"All right I won't go anywhere."

Gabriella sniffed as a few tears fell down her cheeks. Just then Troy came back in. When he saw the tears he rushed over to her.

"Why the tears baby? What is it?"

"Gabriella was just feeling a little uncomfortable with being left alone that's all. I'm going down to get her a snack would you like anything?"

"No I'm good."

Maria left. Troy sat down on the bed and used his thumb to wipe away the fallen tears.

"Are you ok my sweetie?" he asked.

Gabriella nodded. "I just don't want to be alone."

"You won't be. Either your mom will be here or I'll be here ok."

"Thanks Troy. I love you."

"I love you too baby girl."

The shared a kiss and Troy sat back with her and pulled her into his arms so she could rest against his chest in his arms. He hated that she was scared of being alone but it wouldn't last long right? It was just while she was in the hospital. Once they got home everything would be fine right?

Gabriella was allowed out of the hospital the next day but she spent the next few days resting at home. Troy had stayed with her so she didn't feel uncomfortable when Maria went to work.

Monday Gabriella went back to school. She had seemed to be a lot better at home. Troy figured her fear of being alone was just a minor thing and now she was going to be fine but boy was he wrong. Everything seemed fine until Troy had to go to practice and Gabriella had to go to math.

"Troy can't you come with me?" she whimpered

"Baby you'll be fine. It's just an hour. Plus Taylor is in there."

"Taylor thinks I hate her."

"She will understand. Plus I need to talk to my father and this is the only time I can do it without him running."

"What if he comes to me?"

"He won't do anything with a witness. Just stick with Taylor and let me take care of my father."

"Can you just come in with me just until we speak to Taylor?"

"Ok I'll walk you in."

Troy and Gabriella went inside and over to Taylor.

"Taylor I'm sorry. I never should have said those things to you. Can you ever forgive me?"

"My father beat her until she agreed to never hang out with her other friends. Now she is scared you're mad at her."

"I'm not mad Gabi. I was confused at first but now I understand. I forgive you."

They two friends shared a hug.

"Are you ok now?" Troy asked.

Gabriella nodded. Troy kissed her head and walked out. The two girls sat down and started to catch up.

Troy made his way to the gym. He took a deep breath and walked inside. The other players were already there.

"Hey guys um….practice is canceled. Coach is sick."

If he was going to confront his dad he had to do it alone so no one else got hurt.

The guys left the gym. Chad, Troy's best friend stayed.

"Dude what's going on? Is your dad really sick?"

"Yeah…." Troy sighed.

"What's up man?"

"This has to stay between you and me ok?"

"Of course."

"I think my dad is drinking again."

"Wow that's rough. What made you think that?"

"He is hitting again only it's not me. It's my mom and Gabriella."

"He is hitting Gabriella?"

"Yeah and last night he beat her to a bloody pulp and sexually assaulted her. I need to confront him but it has to be alone."

"Just be careful Troy I don't want you to get hurt."

"I can handle him."

"Just be careful."

Chad left the gym. Troy took a deep breath. It wouldn't be easy confronting his father but he had to do it.

"Where is everyone?" a voice asked.

Troy turned and saw his father.

"Dad we need to talk….."

A/N ok next chapter Troy confronts his dad. What do you think will happen? Also I have a question. A lot of people have saying to vote for Zac Efron but me bring me I forgot what site that was and how to do so, so can someone tell me how to do that? Thanks. Also go see Charlie St. Cloud it is AMAMZING! Zac Efron does such a good job.