Sorry for the long hiatus (I know I know again…) but I had finals plus work to deal with I know it shouldn't be an excuse but what ya gonna do right? I actually kinda like this chpt so I hope you all do to... Thanks as always for the reviews GREATLY appreciated, almost at 100! Yay….

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Gabriella followed Troy into the badly delipitated building, she frowned at the bad yellowed 70's style wallpaper that surrounded her; the smell of hospital disinfectant filled her nose as her shoes clacked against the cold fake tiled floor… She sighed as she passed a small lounge, two old men where sitting in wheel chairs pointed towards a turn knob T.V. the same wallpaper surrounding them…

When Gabriella realized she slowed to a stop she quickly jogged to catch up to Troy who was now leaning casually against a reception desk chatting with a short elderly woman… Gabriella walked up behind him and surveyed the woman, she was dressed in pale blue hospital scrubs, a silver round locket was hanging from her neck, her grayish eyes were surrounded by the thin silver frames of glasses; Gabriella's eyes swept over the woman's hair… dried out from what Gabriella assumed was years of dyeing it a pale blonde…

The woman turned her warm smile from Troy to her… "So this…" she laughed, "is the famous Gabriella?"

Gabriella's eyebrows raised into her hairline as Troy turned he jumped as if surprised, "You sure know how to sneak up on a guy"

The receptionist smiled, "I'm Virginia Martin… folks around here call me Marty…"

Gabriella gave a small grin and felt a blush creep up her neck, she felt Troy's gaze on her as she quickly returned her focus solely to the Marty, "I'd hardly say I'm famous…"

The woman's eyes seemed to sparkle as she stood and patted Troy's hand that rested on her desk, "The way this one talks you'd think you came up with the cure for Cancer and scored 47 points in a championship basketball game."

Gabriella glanced at Troy again who intense blue gaze made her very nervous…

Troy quickly shifted back to an amused grin, "The way she brags how could I not?"

Gabriella pretended to pout while slapping his arm, "I do not brag"

Troy chuckled and Marty grinned again, "I'm guessing you two are here to see Lola again…"

Gabriella raised an eyebrow and stared at Troy who answered, "You thought right…" Marty nodded, "She's doing pretty well today... but don't push her…"

Gabriella wasn't sure but she thought Marty was saying more to Troy with her expression, Troy shrugged, "Of course…" and turned to walk away…

Gabriella nodded to Marty, "Good to meet you…"

Marty smiled again, "you to dear…"

Gabriella chased Troy down hall and gripped his arm, "are you going to tell me what's going on?"

Troy led her down the hall, "I think Lola Sanchez is actually Maria Montez she was rumored to be part of the Montez Quartet…" he began, "or at least the girlfriend of one of its members… I don't know for sure but I think Lola is your grandfather's younger sister…"

Gabriella took a step backwards causing Troy to stop briefly, "My grandfather was an only child…"

Troy shot her a look, "Just because he told you that doesn't make it true…"

Gabriella followed him again, "So… why does that matter?"

"Years ago Maria went into hiding… right after her brother's last big heist… I read an article where a reporter actually insinuates that Lola stole all the robbery profits out for the quartet…"

Gabriella gasped but Troy still continued, "I think the reason little Parks Junior is donating to this place is because he figured out who Lola might actually be, and he wants in for one of two reasons…"

Gabriella's wide eyes made Troy pause briefly… "Either Parks is using the donation as a bribe to get Lola to tell him where Hot Hands money is or…." He trailed off and Gabriella finished his thought for him…

"Or he's using this as excuse to get to Lola… so he can kill her…"

Troy nodded and stopped in front of room 625, "Are you ready?"

Gabriella nodded and Troy pushed the door open…

Gabriella walked into another room surrounded with a dull purplish grey wall paper… a bland blue stripped curtain that surrounded a hospital bed was pulled so they couldn't see the person behind it… the T.V. against the wall was about the same model as the one Gabriella saw in the patient lounge it was blaring a loud episode of Wheel of Fortune… She jumped when she felt Troy's hand slip into her's she turned and he mouthed, "Still ok?"… Gabriella nodded, although she knew she shouldn't be encouraging him it felt good to be holding his hand just then.

She jumped again when a voice called out, the accent made her think of her grandmother… "That you again you pain in de neck?"

She turned to Troy who was now grinning he called out, "Yes Mame it's me…"

The voice spoke again as the curtain pulled back, "What did I tell you about the Mame business… it makes me feel old…"

The woman in the bed stopped and stared at Gabriella, her dark salt and pepper hair was swept up into a bun, her dark brown eyes lined in charcoal grey a minimal amount of crows feet around her eyes… a thin blue blanket was pulled up to her waist…

The woman's mouth fell open... "My goodness" She smiled, "You look just like dear Vivian..."

Gabriella tried to smile but couldn't, she could tell by looking at her that Lola was really Maria Montez… she could see clear traces of her mother in her…

Lola seemed to get a clear head, realizing she basically blurted out that she was in fact Maria… "My dear daughter Vivian…'

Gabriella pretended to play along, "It's nice to meet you…"

The woman smiled, "you too…"

Troy coughed as if to remind them he existed, "We heard about the Parks donation Lola you must be thrilled…"

Lola answered, her eyes never leaving Gabriella, "Sure, anything you can do to dis dump would be an improvement…"

Lola motioned for Gabriella to sit, Gabriella walked slowly to one of the maroon office chairs that sat against a wall…

Lola smiled at her again, "Tell me about yourself child…"

Gabriella regained her composure, "There's not much to tell…" Gabriella went through the basic small details…

After about an hour a nurse came in telling them that "Ms. Sanchez needs her rest…"

Gabriella stood and smiled at the woman who was now her newest friend, "well Lola I'll be sure to come back when the place is fixed up…"

Lola patted her hand, "Come back before then…"

Gabriella fought the urge to hug her as she walked out of the room.

As if Troy reappeared out of nowhere he stood from a chair, "Be careful Lola… Parks is dangerous…"

Lola nodded, "You too derelict …you take care of her…"

Troy gave a brief nod and left the room.

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On the way home Gabriella stared out the cab window, "She is my aunt…"

Troy squeezed her hand, "I know… you look just like her…"

"Is she going to be safe there Troy?" Gabriella asked…

Troy nodded although it was clear he was lying he smiled "of course."

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Gabriella ate a quick supper with Troy and excused herself, the day had taken it's toll and she was looking forward to sleep… she quickly changed into a pastel purple nightgown and padded in her sock feet into the bathroom to wash her face… she came back to her room and after opening her window slightly for a breeze she pulled back the covers and slid into bed…

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The room was quiet when he entered through the open window… the only sound was the gentle breathing of the woman asleep in the bed… The man looked down at her through the eyes of a black ski mask and scowled…

You're not going to get away so easy this time sweetheart…he thought to himself…

I fouled the Park attempt but you won't be so lucky this time…

The man knew he had to act quickly… he jumped onto the bed straddling the woman's body… One hand covering her mouth as her brown eyes fluttered open, then widened he could hear her sad attempts at trying to scream from behind his gloved hand … his other hand quickly gripped her throat as he leaned forward, his noses inches from her's he whispered, "Where" he paused, " is Hot Hand's money?"

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AHHHHH!!!!! Well I think that's enough of a comment… Thanks for reading as always sorry for another cliffy but it was just too good of a place to stop….