Everybody has kind of been awkward and on edge since Gabriella lost one of her babies. I will not now nor ever until the birth tell any of you which one of the babies survived! I know of course lol, sorry but none of you are knowing yet! I'm not skipping the birth! Anyway let's give you another chapter!

Chapter 26 – Heartbroken

"I'M very sorry Mr Bolton, I understand your distress sir but your partner can't go home." Doctor Reader exclaimed.

"Why? You said the baby was fine." Troy moaned.

"Yes sir, the child that she miscarried miraculously materialised into her system which is very bizarre for a four month baby but Miss Montez is not eating; she needs to stay until she's consumed something."

Troy paced back and fore feeling furious, "Look, I'll pay for private care! I just want her home now." Troy said.

"Private care is not cheap sir." The Doctor said.

"I've got the money to do it, 'Troy said, "If I pay can she come home?"

The doctor looked like he was going to argue for a moment but soon he nodded, "Very well, yes."

GABRIELLA was helped into a spare bed that night, back home with Troy. Troy had even hired men to stand outside the house so that Richard could not enter the house. They were strong men and Troy was pleased with himself. The nurse monitored Gabriella's breathing and said she was relaxed. The Nurse was named Susie, she was incredibly sweet and she was fond of Gabriella.

"When she wakes Mr Bolton I think we should try her with soup." Susie exclaimed.

"Will she eat?" Troy asked as he watched his Gabriella sleeping peacefully in her bed.

"I'm not sure; there is no reason why she shouldn't be eating. It could be psychological!" Susie told him.

"Can I have some time with her please?" Troy asked softly.

Susie nodded and she left Troy alone. Troy went and sat beside her and watched her sleeping tiredly. She was so fragile. Every now and then she would whimper in her sleep and he leaned across and touched her soft swollen stomach. How could he have allowed that monster to hurt her? If anything he should've took Gabriella in the house with him. She could've been protected more! He should never have let her stay in the car and despite what Sharpay had told him, he did believe it was his fault.

"I'm so sorry baby, 'He whispered to her, "He won't get away with it. He's hurt you too many times and he's going to be put away for a very, very long time!"

Troy was glad he had enough money to pay for private care. He hated to see Gabriella in that place. At least hear in The White Lodge she was sort of home.

"Everyone will be coming to see you soon, I know you're upset but you'll really love to see everyone. Maybe baby Corbin and Damien can come and see you too." Troy whispered to her.

Gabriella shifted in her sleep and whimpered a little, she looked like she was in pain. Troy stood a little and kissed her cheek. At the touch of his lips she became gentle again and a tiny, sad smile played on her lips.

"You're not leaving my sight from now on. I can't see you get hurt anymore." Troy promised and he sat back down and closed his eyes, intent on falling asleep beside her.

"HOW are you feeling now Gabriella?" Taylor asked as Gabriella sat up in bed tiredly holding little Corbin who was once again busy babbling to her stomach.

"I'm okay I guess. I feel kind of empty." Gabriella said dully.

"I understand how you're feeling sweetie and –"

"No Taylor, you don't!" Gabriella said angrily.

"But –" Taylor began but Gabriella cut her off.

"YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND! NO – ONE UNDERSTANDS! I LOST MY BABY, JUST LEAVE IT AT THAT!" Gabriella screamed and suddenly Corbin was wailing in her arms.

Troy suddenly came bursting through the room and so did the other friends.

"What's wrong?" He asked worriedly as Gabriella was handing Corbin back to his shocked mother.

"Get them out of here Troy! I don't want to see anyone, I want to be alone." Gabriella sobbed.

Taylor stood trembling, she wasn't angry with Gabriella. Sure, it was true, she didn't understand what she was going through but she could tell Gabriella would be through a lot of stress. Susie appeared at the door, holding a tray of soup in her hands, she looked at Troy and smiled.

"Perhaps you should go downstairs for a while until Gabriella has calmed down." She suggested.

"Yes, I'm sorry guys. I'll be down to see you in a moment." Troy whispered.

Susie made her way into the room and set the bowl of soup in front of Gabriella. She gave her a bold smile.

"It smells delicious, Henry made it special." Susie said smiling.

Troy came and sat beside her but Gabriella did not look at the scrumptious steaming meal. Susie noticed that Gabriella did not attempt to reach across and take the soup.

"Would you like Troy to feed you? You'll be spoilt rotten!" Susie chuckled.

Gabriella huffed, Troy made to pick up the bowl and he leaned forward to Gabriella.

"It looks great. I think I'll have some later." Troy said trying to convince her to eat it.

"Then have that one." Gabriella said with her arms folded.

"But this one is yours, 'Troy said perplexed and he leaned across with a spoonful, "The baby will love it. Nice and soothing."

Gabriella smacked the spoon out of Troy's hand and it went tumbling to the floor, "Screw the food. I want to be alone. I want to sleep."

"Gabriella if you don't eat you could be seriously ill." Susie said seriously.

"I don't care! Just leave me alone." Gabriella said firmly and she turned on her side and refused to speak to Susie or Troy from then on in.

"Just respect her wishes Troy. She'll come around soon." Susie said seeing the hopelessness on Troy's face.

Troy stood and took out a soft golden music box, it was Gabriella's mothers. He opened it and twirled the cog inside and he set it down and let it play for Gabriella. He went out with Susie, pleading Gabriella would settle soon.

Gabriella turned to listen to the music, it was beautiful and it soothed her and somehow she hoped it would soothe her remaining child, alone without its twin. She heard the music, the mockingbird song and she smiled gently and rubbed her stomach.

Hush little baby, don't say a word, Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird

And if that mockingbird don't sing, Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring

TROY made his way downstairs to find Susie and Henry talking to the friends. Damien was struggling on Sharpay's lap; he kept complaining that he wanted to see his Auntie Gabi!

"What's wrong with her?" Kelsi exclaimed.

"Miss Montez is under a lot of stress, you must understand that. Doctor Reader and I feel she is going through a depression, if she does not eat soon, I am sorry to tell you, she will lose the baby." Susie explained.

"Can't you do something? Feed her on a drip or something?" Chad asked.

"If she does not eat soon we will have to result to that." Susie told them all.

"What should we do?"

"Just try and get her to eat." Susie replied.

"Thank you." Troy said.

Susie left the room and Troy came and sat beside Jason.

"I can't believe this. She's just not herself. She's sunk into such a depression. I am so worried about her. I can't lose her." Troy sobbed, he couldn't hold back the tears, he had never cried so much in his life.

Sharpay put her arm around him and he looked up at her and gave her an encouraging smile, "She will get through this Troy. Its Gabriella, she's survived years of beatings! She will fight this." She told him.

Troy nodded and wiped the tears from his eyes.

"You're right; I have to be strong for her." He said nodding.

Troy looked up at Taylor who was nursing Corbin in her arms. She looked a little tearful and as the little baby waved his hands at her mother Troy felt a great yearning. What of his baby? Had the little one suffered when Gabriella had miscarried? Had it felt any pain?

"I'm…I'm really sorry Taylor, about…Ga…Gabriella." Troy stuttered.

"Don't be, I tried to act like I understood her and I don't. She had ever right to scream at me." Taylor said smiling at Troy gently.

Troy smiled a little and looked at his hands. He made his way to the kitchen and got out a bottle of scotch. His hand was trembling as he filled the glass a little. He knocked it back quickly and felt a great rush of relief pass through him. Also, a great burn filled him, it felt good.

He poured himself another and knocked it back immediately. It was so good to feel it warming him. He was about to refill it when he felt someone's hand on top of his.

It was Chad!

"Don't Troy! Drinking isn't going to help. It won't help you, it won't help Gabi, it won't help the baby and it won't help the situation." Chad said.

"Look, I just need something to calm me a little." Troy said shaking.

Chad removed the bottle from Troy and looked at him inquiring.

"What are the police doing?" He asked.

"Their looking for Richard. I've got to hand it to them, they haven't stopped." Troy laughed.

"Yeah well if I see him before they do, they'll be taking me in for murder." Chad said looking furious.

"I'll be joining you!" Troy nodded.

The clouds darkened outside and while Chad was busy looking through the window Troy managed to snatch the drink from his hand.

"Hey! I told you! You don't want that." He said sternly.

Troy slumped forward and handed the bottle back to Chad. He couldn't blame Gabriella for being so depressed, he felt it too. He wanted his life back to normal and he wanted Gabriella to be okay, he pleaded she would be okay! He was heartbroken!

Hmm, a very depressing chapter! Gosh, I even became a little dull after this one. The chapters may be a little dark and sad for the next one or two. I'm not sure yet. I actually feel so sorry for Troy and Gabi right now. Sorry, if I've made any mistakes with the babies again. I've decided to definitely make a sequel! Whether it's going to be a one-shot or not. It's going to be a cute sequel, quite adorable. I've already got an idea for it! It involves the children lol, well two particular children lol and well; you'll see some of our favs in there too like Taylor, Gabi, Chad, Zeke, Troy etc! Don't worry they won't be left out! xoxMusicalxox/ Si xx