School had ended; the gang had three months before they started college. They had all been accepted to the same one, apart from Ryan, who was attending one in L.A.

Everyone was at the hospital, waiting for the arrival of Elizabeth and Chad's baby. Two months had passed since Troy and Gabriella had gotten back together. Gabriella had agreed to come to the hospital but refused to see Elizabeth. The others understood. They had had a big talk and everyone had displayed their views. They all thought they knew each other a little better. There was still some tension between Troy and Ryan though.

'Hey Jay, you wanna make a bet?' Troy asked.

'Sure, what on?'

'I bet the baby's a girl'

'You're on, how much?'

'$100'

'Deal'

The girls shook their heads at the boys and giggled. Sharpay was being civil towards Zeke but still wouldn't forgive him for abandoning her.

Elizabeth's labour was fairly quick seeing as she'd opted for a caesarean, Chad and Taylor were with her and the others waited. They were just talking as Chad walked through the door. He had a huge grin on his face; Taylor followed him with a small bundle in a fluffy white blanket in her arms. They all jumped up and Sharpay said,

'Well, what is it?'

'Is it ok?' Gabriella said.

Taylor smiled,

'He's fine'

'Damn it!' Troy said.

Chad and Taylor looked startled. Troy quickly explained about the bet and handed a grinning Jason $100, muttering angrily to himself.

'What's he called?' Zeke asked.

'We decided on Matthew James Oliver Danforth' Chad said, looking proudly at his son.

Matthew had light skin, lighter than his fathers, and bright blue eyes like Elizabeth's. His hair was surprisingly blonde-light brown. The girls commented on this as Taylor looked on, already full of pride, even though he wasn't hers.

'You're so lucky, he's gorgeous. I'd have him any day' Gabriella said.

'No worries babe, we'll have one of our own eventually' Troy said.

'Actually, I've been meaning to talk to you about that Troy' Gabriella said uncertainly.

'Oh my god, you're not saying-' Sharpay squealed.

Gabriella nodded and said,

'Two months'

She looked at Troy who grinned and twirled her round.

'I'm gonna be a father, I'm gonna be a daddy and you're gonna be a mummy and oh my god' Troy yelled.

'Hey shush, baby sleeping here' Taylor said.

'She's already the doting mother' Zeke said.

'That's my Taylor' Chad said, putting an arm around her and kissing her forehead.

2 hours later

Ryan finally got the chance to ask Gabriella for a word. Troy had held onto her ever since he found out. He would hardly let her out of his sight. Right now he'd gone to collect some leaflets and Ryan pulled Gabriella away to talk.

'What?' Gabriella said.

They had had a slightly strained relationship ever since Ryan suggested they went out secretly. Gabriella had refused outraged.

'That baby could be mine'

'You think I don't know that!' she hissed.

'Well what are you gonna do?'

'It's Troy's, I know it is.'

'You don't know that, I want you to have a test to see, if it's mine I want access to it'

'What! That would mean I'd have to tell Troy!'

'Yes, but if you don't, I'll tell him'

'I'll tell him, alright. If he leaves me, don't think you'll stop me from aborting this baby'

'You wouldn't!'

'No, you're right, I wouldn't. Let me tell him.'

'I think that's best, then you'll arrange a test?'

'Yes, for god's sake Ryan, I'll arrange a bloody test!'

'Good'

'But don't get your hopes up, I know its Troy's'

'No you don't'

'Oh yes I do' Gabriella said angrily and stormed off.

She told Troy they needed to talk and he followed, they drove to Gabriella's house and she sat down on her bed.

Troy sat down next to her and asked what was wrong.

Gabriella told him everything, all about Ryan, what had happened, why she didn't want it and how she knew Troy was the one for her. Most importantly though, she told him the baby might not be his.

Troy's face was expressionless. He stood up and paced around the room. He finally stopped in front of the bulletin board; it was covered with pictures of the gang together, Troy and Gabi, Troy playing basketball, Gabriella concentrating on a science experiment. Loads of them. Troy pulled one off and walked back and sat down next to Gabriella.

He showed her the picture and said,

'If we can put this behind us, and get over it, we'll pull through. I'm not saying I'm not mad, I am, but I realise it was partly my fault that what happened did. I don't blame you for doing it, I know all sorts of things must have been going through your head but if we can do this, (he rips the picture in half) then we can do anything.'

Gabriella stared at the picture, one half was of herself and the other was of Ryan, they were hugging. She looked at Troy and said,

'Even if it's not yours?'

'Even if it's not mine'…

A/N

Thanks to all you people who helped me with names, I decided to use three! Baby sounds really sweet! I need a bit of help though, should the baby be Troy's or Ryan's? Thx, as always, please review!!! xx