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Chapter 22 – Girls Weekend and Hanging Out

When Troy called Stacy the next day to let her know that he would like to meet with Alex, Stacy was elated. They set up a time to just meet at the park. Troy and Alex ended up playing basketball, which, Troy found out, was something Alex was very good out for his age.

"I wanted to be just like you, Daddy. Mommy told me you were a very good basketball player."

"Yeah, I used to be. I don't get to play much anymore."

Stacy smiled. "Well maybe that is something that you and Alex will have to start doing. You could get together once in a while just to play basketball."

"Yeah…I like that idea." Troy said.

The first meeting with Alex went very well. Troy learned that Alex is a very well behaved child and they have a lot in common. Troy actually looked forward to the next time he could hang out with his son and get to know him better.

Over the next few weeks, Troy spent a lot of time trying to get to know Alex. Alex stayed overnight with the Bolton's a couple of times so he could get to know the rest of the family as well. He really bonded with Annabelle, which made Troy even happier with the situation.

As Troy became more involved in Alex's life, Gabriella couldn't help but feel a little jealous over how well they were bonding. I guess that is just the way he is with kids. Look at how well he ended up bonding with Annabelle. But with all of the new situations that had arisen in the Bolton's lives, Gabriella was beginning to become stressed. She and Troy were both doing better in their marriage, but there were still some strains there. They still had some problems communicating, and Gabriella was beginning to feel like Troy spent more time with Alex than the rest of his family.

Troy began to see how stressed Gabriella was becoming and suggested a weekend away with the girls. He had talked to Gabriella's friends Taylor and Sharpay, and they had also begun to see the stress building. They agreed and planned a weekend getaway to a spa. Troy finally convinced Gabriella that it was best for everyone and that when she got back, he would make sure they even had a little alone time to make up for how much he had been away lately.

The three girls left Friday morning after dropping Annabelle and Caleb off at her mom's for the weekend. She and Troy had decided that they both needed a weekend where there were no kids around. The girls headed out of town to a relaxing spa where Gabriella didn't have to worry about taking care of the kids or stress about anything going on in her life.

While the girls had their weekend getaway, Troy took the opportunity to bond more with Alex. He had grown to love the little boy very much and loved spending most of his free time with him. He just hadn't realized how much of his free time had been spent at Stacy's instead of at home, and he was beginning to bond with her, too, forming a good friendship.

On Saturday night, Troy went over to Stacy's and the three of them watched a movie. Nearly halfway through the movie, Alex fell asleep. Troy and Stacy left him where he was on the couch until the movie was over.

"I'll take him up to his bed. I'm sure he'll be much more comfortable."

Stacy nodded and watched Troy carry their son up the stairs.

When Troy came back, he sat down on the couch next to Stacy.

"You know…I can't believe how much of his life I missed. I just feel like I need to make up for lost time."

"Well you know you are always welcome here."

"Thanks, I really appreciate you giving me the opportunity to get to know Alex. It means a lot to me."

Stacy smiled. "Hey, you want some wine or a beer? I think I've got some in the fridge."

"Yeah, beer sounds great." Stacy went to get them both a beer and came back to sit on the couch where she was.

Over the next couple of hours, Stacy and Troy both drank a couple more beers each, all the while reminiscing over their college years, remembering the fun times they had together.

Troy laughed remembering another funny memory. "Hey, remember the time we replaced Chad's mousse with whipped cream? That was so funny!" Stacy and Troy both started laughing, nearly rolling off the couch. When they looked back up, they looked at each other and locked eyes. Slowly they both leaned in, and before either of them knew what was going on, they were fiercely making out. After a few minutes of making out, Troy found himself carrying Stacy up to her bedroom, with her legs wrapped around his waste, still attached at the lips.

When Troy reached Stacy's bedroom, he nudged the door shut with his foot and threw Stacy on the bed, softly landing on top of her, never breaking their kiss. Clothes flew off at record speed. Troy looked down at Stacy, naked below him. "God, I've missed this. I've missed you. I just didn't realize it until now."

"I've missed you, too, Troy." Troy leaned back down and kissed Stacy again, hard. He wasn't willing to go slow with her, though. He knew what they both wanted, and they both wanted it now. Troy slammed his length into Stacy as she cried out in pleasure. Troy slammed into Stacy several times before he felt her grip him, and he released into her moments later, pumping a few more times as he released.

Troy rolled off of Stacy and lay beside her. They soon both passed out.