A/N I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING! THIS IS THE LAST CHAPTER. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ADDED ME AND THIS STORY TO THEIR ALERTS AND FAVORITES. ALSO THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO REVIEWED.

About two weeks past and soon it was the day before the trial. Maria had kept her distant and Gabriella had gotten over her fear of Gabriel leaving her and became less afraid of having men near or touch her. She had started acting like her old self again. They others couldn't have been more proud. The nightmares stopped and Gabriella physically and mentally healed from her father's attack. Lucille and Jack were her mom and dad, no questions asked. Still there was one more thing Gabriella had to do before she could mentally heal 100% and that was confront Greg face to face. The only way she would be able to do that was at the trial. No one realized how soon that would happen until one afternoon everyone was fooling around outside playing some basketball when Jack walked out.

"Hey guys."

"Hey Dad." Troy greeted.

"Gabriella you got a letter in the mail today."

"From who?" Gabriella asked.

Jack sighed. "It's from the courts. They want you back to testify against your father during his trial."

"I…I already did that."

"That was the hearing. That was just to decide if he would be out on bail until his trial or stay in jail."

"I don't want to go back. The lawyer was really mean to me."

"The cops had him get a new lawyer. Don't worry this one will be more professional."

"Gabriella there is only one thing that will make this different from the last time but it's one BIG thing." Troy said.

Gabriella looked at him tears in her eyes.

"Gabriel will be there. Your brother will be."

"Actually you can all be there. The judge has allowed it to be an open trial. Which means everyone and anyone can listen in." Jack said.

Gabriella sighed in relief that made her feel a little better.

"Can Gabriela sit with me on he stands?"

"I doubt it but he will be as close as he can be."

"Will we have the same lawyer?"

"As long as you're comfortable with her."

"I am. I like her."

"Ok, I'll give her a call and let her know."

"Thank you Dad. I know I can do this as long as I have my friends."

"Good girl."

Jack went back inside. Gabriella ran into her brother's arms crying into his chest. "I know what I just said but I'm scared. I'm really scared."

"I know you are baby but everything will be ok I promise."

Gabriel rubbed her back and kissed her head. He knew there wasn't anything he could say or do. He just hoped she was able to hold herself together at the trial.

Finally it was the day of the trial. Gabriella sat in her seat with Gabriel and Troy at her side listening to the two lawyers and to the other witnesses. Finally it was her turn to go up. She took a deep breath and took her seat.

"Ms. Montez will you please tell me when did the abuse first start?"

"A few days after Gabriel…my brother and Maria left."

"Who is Maria?"

"Maria is a women who believes she is my mother and by blood, yes she is but I do not refer to her as mother because she has not acted like my mother."

"Fair enough. So after your mother and brother left your father began abusing you. How long did the abuse last before you finally told someone about it?"

"I cannot give you the total because I don't know."

"At a guess?"

"A few months."

"And during those few months what happen to you physically and mentally?"

"Physically, I was always tired and weak. My body always hurt and I was always in pain. Mentally, I lost trust in all men, even my friends. In order to keep my secret I had to lie to everyone which killed me. I flinched at even the smallest of touch."

"If you loved your friends why lie to them?"

"Greg told me he'd kill my brother if I told anyone."

"So you kept this secret out of fear?"

"Yes."

"What changed?"

"Greg…he uh….he took things too far."

"Can you tell us more? What did he do?"

"He….he um…this is harder than I thought."

"It's ok just take a deep breath. Would you like a glass of water?"

"No..could I just…maybe have a second with my brother?"

"I'm ok with that."

"I am as well. Go ahead." The judge said.

Gabriel went over to her.

"What's going on baby girl? You were doing so well."

"I can't say it Gabe. I can't tell them what he did to me."

"Yes you can Belly Bear you can. You're strong and brave. You can do this."

"I don't think so."

"I know so. Come on trust me. You can do"

"Ok…I'll do it."

"Good girl."

Gabriel gave her a kiss and went back to his seat. Her lawyer went back over.

"Would you like me to repeat the question?"

"No, Greg…Greg sexually assaulted me."

"So that caused you get help?"

"Yes."

"What happen after you got help?"

"I stayed with the Bolton's?"

"How did you change physically and mentally after staying with the Bolton's?"

"I got my confidence back. I started to trust others again and…well I was just about back to normal."

"Just about?"

"I had a little bit of a fear, of Gabriel leaving me. I got help for that though and now I'm back to my normal self."

"Do you think you would have had the same turn out staying with your father?"

"No."

"No further questions."

Greg's lawyer got up.

"Ms. Montez you said the reason you never told anyone was because you were scared for your brother's life right?"

"Yes…"

"So what changed? Why did you tell?"

"Because Gabriel's life was promised to be saved as long as I told the truth."

"Who promised you that?"

"Doesn't matter. I believed them more than I believed Greg so I felt safe. Turns out I did the right thing. Gabriel wasn't harmed and I've only gotten better. I don't regret telling the truth and I'd do it again if I had to."

"Uh….no further questions."

Greg's lawyer was stumped by her last statement that he couldn't even think of anything else to ask.

"You may step down Ms. Montez." The judge said.

"Actually Your Honor, if it's ok I'd like to say something to Greg directly."

"On the record?"

"I honestly don't care. I just need to say something to him for my own mental health."

"Ok I will allow but it won't be recorded."

"Yes Your Honor. Thank you."

Gabriella turned to look at Greg. "I'm done Greg. I'm done being scared of you. I'm done letting you haunt my dreams. I'm done letting you rule my life. I'm done being scared that you'll come back and hurt me again. I used to be all those things but not anymore. You can't hurt me anymore Greg. I've moved on and I'm going to go on with my life and there is nothing you can do about it."

"All right Ms. Montez you may step down now."

"Yes, Your Honor thank you for letting me do that."

Gabriella went back to her seat. Her brother and boyfriend hugged her tight. After a few more witnesses the jury left to make up their mind. Gabriella couldn't help but smile. This was all almost over and she knew no matter what happen she'd be ok. The jury returned and said "We the Jury find Greg Montez guilty of sexual assault and abuse of a minor. Greg Montez you are to spent 10 years in prison."

Gabriella and the others cheered. Now Gabriella could finally move on and be happy.

(A/N I was originally going to end it after the trial but I got a review from someone named XxBabiiGurlxX and she asked for me to do a scene Five years into the future so that is this. Thank you XxBabiiGurlxX for the idea.)

Five years later everyone was at college. Maria had decided to get some help and has started a relationship with Gabriella. Gabriel had found a way to figure her and let her back into his life. Gabriel and Gabriella had both graduated top of their class. Troy and Gabriella stayed strong and were continuing to do so. Now they were all at Stanford together. Troy and Gabriel were waiting for Gabriella under a big tree.

"Look Bro I need to tell you something." Gabriel sighed.

"What's up man?"

"I met this girl. I really like her and well she asked me out."

"Great man, what's the problem."

"Gabriella."

"She'll be ok. I'll take care of her."

"I know but she's always been nervous about me getting a girlfriend."

"Yeah but she trust you enough to know you won't leave her."

"I hope so."

"Hope what?" Gabriella asked coming over.

"Hope that you're ok with what I'm about to tell you."

"Ok…"

"A girl asked me out today."

"It's about time." Gabriella laughed.

"So you're ok with it?"

"Yes, that's great. I'm happy for you."

"I'm glad to hear it."

"As long as you promise it won't break us apart."

"I promise Gabriella. Nothing can Break us Apart."

A/N so that's the end. I have been asked to do a sequel. If more people are interested I might write one. I only have a few ideas so I'm not sure if I'll do it or not. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. I will warn you if I do it Gabriel will most likely be a bad guy...for some of the story. He is going to break his promise and start spending all his time with his girlfriend and no time with Gabriel. So it's up to you guys. If you want to read that I'll try to get some more ideas together and if not we can leave Gabriel as the good older brother that he is. The choice is up to you. I put up a poll so go and vote on it. If you do want me to do a sequel please offer some ideas. Anything will be helpful. Thanks again for everything guys. Keep an eye out for my new story. What's the Story- Something tragic happens at the Montez household. When film crews are offered a lot of money to find out the story they start to stalk Gabriella. Why is Sharpay suddenly playing nice but most importantly What's the Story? Sharpay fans do not read this story. There will be Sharpay bashing.