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Final Truths
Troy sat in his oversized leather seat, in the private plane Sharpay 'borrowed' from her parents. They were on their way to D.C., where they would be dropped off. He would make his way over to the Wizards arena, while Sharpay, Gaby, and Jackson would be transferred to a private car and driven to Zeke's and Taylor's place, which happened to be in some county known as Howard County.
Troy looked at Gabriella holding their son close to her chest. Jackson was knocked out, with his mouth hanging slightly open as Gabriella rubbed his hair softly. She looked at Jackson with such admiration and adoration that it tugged at Troy's heart. Troy remembered when Gabriella use to look at him that way before everything changed…mainly his heart, and her heart too. He never understood how they both fell for the same girl, but Taylor had captured his heart unexpectedly and he treated her like dirt. The one thing he always regretted was the way he dismissed her towards the end of their senior year, if that was one thing he could change in his life…the way he handled that whole situation would be it.
He glanced over at Sharpay who was directly in front of him, she was curled up in a little ball, looking out of the window. She had a distant look to her eyes, mixed with what he knew to be nervousness. Things didn't end all that well between her and Zeke either, but he never knew the reason. Hell he didn't even find out that those two had been dating their entire high school career, until Gaby told him she was pregnant with his baby and explained that she would be staying with Sharpay and not her mother. He knew something big happened between them, he just didn't know what and neither Gaby nor Sharpay was sharing.
But he could identify with the look she had right than, because that was how he felt. The meeting with the Wizards really wasn't on his radar…his meeting with Taylor was though. There was a nervous excitement in him, he just wanted to see Taylor and look into her beautiful almond shaped eyes. He wanted to hold her body against his, and feel her curves, he wanted to kiss her full lips and be lost in complete ecstasy, if she could ever find it in her heart to forgive him. So what she had a baby with Zeke, he had a baby with Gabriella…right. And besides, it's obvious nothing is going on between Zeke and Taylor anymore, because Sharpay wouldn't be on this plane at the moment.
"Troy are you okay?" questioned Gabriella quietly, which brought Sharpay out of her haze.
"Yeah, just thinking…I've got a lot riding on this trip" responded Troy quietly.
Sharpay raised her eyebrow and turned back to the window, while Gabriella shook her head in understanding.
She knew what Troy was putting on this trip. At one point she had the hope that she and Taylor would make amends and get back together, but she realized she was just kidding herself. Taylor made it clear that there wasn't a future for the both of them together…her only hope now is to actually get their friendship back, which she can honestly say she missed more than anything. Don't get it twisted, Sharpay was definitely her God send, but she still missed Taylor more than words could say…she even gave her son Taylor's name. If Taylor could just forgive her for whatever she did wrong, than they could go back to being friends…it wouldn't be enough but her life would definitely be better.
"Can I hold him?" asked Troy quietly looking at Gabriella.
"Of course Troy…you don't have to ask" she said quietly. Troy walked over and picked up his baby boy, to which Jackson whimpered slightly at the interruption of his nap, but Troy rubbed his back soothingly as he made his way back to his seat and sat down and comfortably adjusted his son. He kissed the top of his forehead and whispered his undying love to him. Troy gazed up at Sharpay, and he could have sworn he seen a hint of jealousy behind her big brown eyes, but just as quickly as he saw it, it disappeared.
Troy was forever thankful for Jackson, his son changed his life and he knew it. If it wasn't for Jackson, he would have never realized the important things that mattered in life…and it definitely wasn't his pride. His son made him humble himself to Gabriella, but also made him realize what a jerk he had been to Taylor. "I promise I will make this right for us buddy" he whispered to his son. If it was the last thing he would do, he was gonna win Taylor back.
The plane landed in D.C. on time, and Troy said his goodbyes to Gabriella, Sharpay and Jackson. "Alright guys, I will be in later on tonight after the series of meetings" said Troy.
"Yeah we know Troy, Zeke hasn't told Taylor, so she will be surprised…which I still think isn't the best idea" said Sharpay in her know it all way.
"Well its better she is surprised than not be there at all" said Troy a little annoyed, picking up his bag, "I'll call when I'm on my way if I have time" he said.
"You still have the address…right?" asked Gabriella.
Troy checked his back pocket, "Yeah I have everything" he said quietly.
He bent down and gave his son a kiss. "Good luck to both of you" he said looking at both Sharpay and Gabriella. Sharpay gave a smirk while Gabriella nodded her head. Troy turned around to leave and waved goodbye to Jackson, "Bye daddy" was his son's only reply. They watched until he made his way to other car Sharpay had rented for him.
"Alright guys, our car is loaded so let's get going" said Sharpay excitingly. Gabriella laughed at her best friend; she couldn't believe how excited she was to see Zeke.
Gabriella picked Jackson up and placed him in his car seat they bought along for the trip. The driver opened the door for Sharpay and Gabriella on the other side. Both ladies climbed in and buckled up, "Ms. Evans we should be to your destination in a little over an hour" said the driver smiling heavily.
"Thank you" she smiled giving him a hundred dollar tip. "Just get us there safely…will you".
"Sure thing Ms. Evans…sure thing" he smiled shutting the door. They heard him climb in the front and close the tinted window that was dividing the car, so they could have some privacy.
"Mommy, can I have some juice?" asked Jackson sweetly.
"How about some water…it's better for you" said Gabriella going through the bag she packed with goodies.
"Aww, Gaby give the boy some juice" said Sharpay looking at Gabriella with her puppy dog eyes.
"How about no…he's gonna be bouncing off the walls" said Gabriella.
"Mommy…juice please" whined Jackson.
"Look I'll watch him okay…I know you want to talk to…to Taylor" breathed Sharpay heavily, "give him some juice" she said quietly.
Gabriella sighed heavily and grabbed the juice out of her bag. She handed it to her son who drank it down heavily with a satisfied look on his face.
"You know you spoil him right" said Gabriella looking at Sharpay.
"Yeah I know" said Sharpay quietly looking at him. She loved her nephew so much; she would do almost anything for him. She hoped that she and Zeke could reconcile quickly so they could get started on making a family of their own…not right away, but soon enough.
"I don't think she's happy about me coming" said Gabriella quietly looking at her son.
"Why do you say that?" asked Sharpay.
"I'm not stupid…she doesn't want to see me. I guess Troy was right when he told you to tell Zeke, to not let it on that he was coming" said Gabriella quietly.
It was true, Zeke had told Sharpay that Taylor was really angry and upset about Gabriella coming, and the only reason she agreed because she knew that he wanted to see her. "Gabriella you're here now…stop worrying and just enjoy the ride. Whatever will be, will be" said Sharpay nonchalantly.
"Easy for you to say Sharpay…Zeke wants to see you" she said.
Sharpay clicked her teeth and looked out of the window. Gabriella knew that the conversation was over and she rubbed Jackson's hair and sat back and tried to enjoy the ride. Her stomach was in knots though, she was excited about the trip, but the closer they got to actually meeting Zeke and Taylor for the first time in years, the more her stomach would flip uncontrollably.
The rest of the ride to Gabriella's impending doom was quiet, besides the little talking from Jackson. Gabriella could tell he was slightly uncomfortable because he was out of his element. She rubbed his head soothingly so he could calm his little nerves. Before they knew it, they were pulling into the apartment complex where Zeke and Taylor lived. It was very luxurious, which Sharpay noticed immediately.
Each apartment building was surrounded by beautiful flowers and exotic looking plants. Each apartment had a huge patio, where you could see the decorative touch each tenant placed upon it. The walk way into the building was also adorned with flowers, it kind of made you feel like royalty walking up to the door, that was cleaned so well, you felt as though you could walk straight through it. Sharpay knew that the apartments were even better inside, and had to be completely spacious.
Gabriella helped Jackson get of his car seat as she placed him gently on the ground so he could hold her hand. She went to the trunk of the car, but Sharpay informed her that the driver would get their luggage and bring it to the apartment, and beckoned her to hurry up so she could make her reunion with Zeke. Gabriella walked solemnly up the walk way as her son held onto her hand for dear life. Sharpay ran all the way to the building and fled down the steps to the first floor. Once Gabriella reached the doorway she picked up Jackson, and placed him on her hip. She watched as Sharpay was jumping up and down in place, waiting for her so they could make their grand entrance together.
"Gaby it will be okay…I promise" said Sharpay looking into her eyes sincerely, "It's time for all of us to deal…no backing out. Cheer up Montez, your son is starting to notice your disposition" she said quietly.
Gabriella fought the tears away, and promised to lift her spirits up before entering. Sharpay knocked on the door and was moving around nervously waiting for someone to answer. Gabriella noticed that both of their breathing had increased, and she let out an audible gasp when she heard someone unlocking the door. 'This is it' thought Gabriella, 'it all has come to this'.
Zeke opened the door, and a huge smile came upon his face. In one move he scooped Sharpay into a death grip hug, as she squealed with excitement. "Baby I've missed you so much" he kept saying over and over again. He was placing kisses all over her face and neck as he laughed with contentment that his baby was finally in his arms. Gabriella just stood to the side, holding Jackson as they had their reunion. Finally Sharpay grabbed his face and gave him the most passionate kiss she had seen in quite sometime, "I've missed you too Zeke" she said when they were done. She kept kissing him, until Gabriella cleared her throat, making the couple break apart.
"Gaby!" said Zeke bringing her into a big hug also, "How've you been?" he asked smiling down at her.
"I've been good Zeke" she said quietly.
"And this guy must be Jackson" said Zeke bending down to get a better look at him, "Wow Gaby, you must of just spit him out huh. He looks just like you…except for the eyes" he said quietly.
"Yeah…they're his dad's eyes" she said, "Say hi Jackson…he won't bite. That's your Uncle Zeke" said Gabriella bending down to talk to her son.
"Hi uncle Zeke" said Jackson innocently, he still was a little nervous.
"It's alright bud; you'll get use to me. C'mon in guys…Taylor is right inside" said Zeke excitingly. He held his hand out for Jackson, which the little boy grabbed immediately. Sharpay squealed again, it was really hard for her to contain her excitement. The foursome made their way into the apartment foyer, where Sharpay took off into the living room looking for Taylor and Tristan. She was determined to make the transition for everyone as smooth as possible.
Upon entering, Sharpay saw Taylor standing in the living room with her son in front of her, with her hands placed gingerly on his shoulders. If it were possible the young boy was even more beautiful in person. He looked up at Sharpay with those bright blue eyes and smiled; he broke from his mother and yelled out "Auntie Pay". He ran straight to Sharpay and hopped into her arms and gave her the biggest hug he could muster up, "Well hello Tristan…I'm so glad to finally meet you" said Sharpay hugging Tristan back.
Taylor's face stayed void of emotion as she watched the exchange happen between her son and one of her least favorite people.
"Now isn't that beautiful" said Zeke finally coming into the room with Gabriella and Jackson. Taylor's eyes immediately went to Gabriella's who looked as if she was trying to fight away tears, "Hey…Taylor" she said quietly.
"Hey Gaby" said Taylor finally breaking eye contact with her former lover. It was all in an instant, but she remembered every waking moment she had with Gabriella, and she felt her heart telling her to go and embrace her old friend, but something was keeping her rooted to the spot she was standing in. She looked down at the little person that was holding on to Zeke, who she finally noticed. It was no question that the baby was Gabriella's; the boy was a spitting image of her.
"Gaby…you had a baby?" said Taylor in a state of shock.
Gabriella shook her head in silence as the room became very tensed. "Why didn't you tell me?" questioned Taylor.
Gabriella chuckled slightly at the irony of the situation, "I asked Zeke not to say anything…I knew you wanted to be left alone" she said quietly.
Taylor raised her eyebrow in annoyance as she examined the little boy closer, 'There is something so familiar about him' she thought to herself. "Mommy who is that?" questioned Tristan breaking her out of her thoughts.
"Uh…this is Gabriella's son sweetie…his name is…" said Taylor looking at Gabriella.
"His name is Jackson…Jackson Taylor" said Gabriella looking at Taylor for her reaction. Taylor's mouth dropped open slightly as she glanced at Gabriella but immediately turned her eyes back to Jackson.
Sharpay looked at Zeke for help as she placed Tristan down because he was getting heavy. He gave her a look she knew all to well, which was to mind her business and let things take their course. "Oh…my…gosh!" said Taylor out loud. She rushed over to Jackson and looked him in the eyes, than she turned to Tristan and looked him in the eyes also, 'they're the exact same…oh my goodness'.
"Oh my goodness" she said standing up and looking at Gabriella as if she had betrayed her, "Troy?" was the only word she could manage to get out.
Gabriella didn't respond, she just looked every where but at Taylor; she wasn't going to get the truth out of her so easily.
"Hey" said Zeke, breaking the tension in the room; "how about Auntie Sharpay and I take you boys out for some ice cream" he said talking to both Tristan and Jackson.
"Really!" said both of the little boys with big eyes. It was than that all the adults in the room realized how alike the two little ones were. "Yeah sure, and Auntie Sharpay will get sprinkles…if you are really good" said Sharpay smiling down at the two. Zeke grabbed Jackson's hand, while Sharpay grabbed Tristan's, they made their way out of the apartment without any objections, but Zeke saw Taylor's face before they walked into the foyer, and she was shooting daggers at him. He knew that they would be having a blow up sooner or later.
The two former lovers remained quiet until they heard the door close, "This is really a nice place you have" said Gabriella trying her best to break the tension that was slowly building. Taylor remained quiet, she was in total shock by the events that were taking place and her visitors haven't even been there twenty minutes. 'I can't believe she had a baby with Troy…I just can't believe it' she kept thinking over and over again.
"You know Tay you would lose in the hospitality Olympics…aren't you gonna offer me a seat or something to drink" said Gabriella smiling slightly, while she sat down on the oversized couch.
"Just stop it…okay" said Taylor angrily.
"Stop what?" said Gabriella determined to keep her cool.
"Why…I…I don't even know where to begin. Why are you even here? Is it to disturb the little bit of peace I've finally manage to get?" said Taylor looking down at Gabriella angrily.
Gabriella stared at Taylor incredulously, "Taylor you really need to get over yourself, everything doesn't always revolve around you" said Gabriella surprisingly quiet. "Maybe I came because I miss my best friend…who hasn't said two words to me for over two years".
"It goes both ways Gabriella…it goes both ways. And you didn't have a problem keeping your son a secret from me, or should I say Troy's son…better yet Tristan's brother" said Taylor angrily.
"Oh you have some nerve Taylor! I guess I've been doing the same thing you have!" yelled Gabriella.
"And what's that?!" yelled back Taylor.
"Oh let me see…does Troy even know about Tristan being his, because from my knowledge he's under the misconception that Zeke is still Tristan's father!" said Gabriella breathing hard. She knew what she said would get to Taylor but she was tired of playing the bad person, as if everything was her fault.
Taylor just stared at Gabriella in disgust, "That is none…and I mean none of your business Gabriella" said Taylor through clenched teeth.
"That's where you're wrong Taylor" said Gabriella getting up, "it damn sure is my business. Whether you like it or not, our sons are related, which means there will always be some kind of connection between them…and inevitably us".
Taylor scoffed at her words, "Just because they are related, that does not mean I have to have a relationship with you…I thought I made that perfectly clear sometime ago" said Taylor squaring her eyes.
Gabriella blinked back the tears that were watering in her eyes, "Yes…you did" she said chocking up. "And for your information Taylor, I told you about Jackson."
"I don't remember having that conversation" said Taylor softening her voice. She knew she was being a total witch, but she told Zeke she couldn't handle this type of stress.
"You wouldn't" said Gabriella quietly, sitting back down and looking at the family portraits of Taylor with her son. He definitely had the best of both Troy and Taylor.
"What's that suppose to mean?" said Taylor exasperated.
"The letter…Tay" she said finally looking at Taylor.
"What letter Gabriella?" said Taylor looking thoroughly confused. She was trying her best to not blow up and be patient. She hadn't expected to get in an argument so quickly.
Gabriella shook her head in disappointment, "The letter I handed you in class before we graduated; the letter that told you about me being pregnant by Troy. I told you about my feelings, about how I told my mother about me being gay. I explained how we could be together and be happy and raise our babies together…as siblings. The letter where I wrote my heart and soul into it…and you promised me that you would read it…but you never did…not even once" said Gabriella as a single tear fell down her face.
Taylor's face was in complete shock, as her mouth formed a perfect o. She remembered promising Gabriella that she would read the letter, but so much was going on in her life at that time, she just didn't have time for unnecessary drama as she saw it…and at that time Troy and Gabriella equaled unparalleled drama…like they do now.
"Gabriella…I'm truly sorry…it's just that I had a lot going on and you or Troy didn't make my radar of important things. My baby, and me starting over were the only things on my mind…I apologize for hurting you but you have to understand where I'm coming from" said Taylor as she watched tears run down Gabriella's face.
"I do understand Taylor…I really do. I was pregnant too you know" she said not looking at Taylor.
"Yeah I know now" said Taylor going over and sitting next Gabriella. "You never answered my question…why did you come?" asked Taylor sincerely, "If I hurt you so bad, why even be bothered with me?"
"Because I missed you" said Gabriella hunching her shoulders. "I missed you as my lover and more importantly my friend, but I just realized something that I've been trying to deny for so long" said Gabriella sadly.
"What's that?" asked Taylor inquisitively.
"That we can never really be friends" said Gabriella in tears again.
"Why?"
"I love you too much" said Gabriella nonchalantly. "You'll never love me the way that I want you to. I want to be lovers, and you just want to be friends, and I honestly can't do that. Constantly denying myself something that I want so bad, hoping that you would change your mind. I can't live like that Taylor; it's just best if I finally move on. I'm sorry if I disturbed your peace…that wasn't my intention. I knew I didn't have a shot, but I wanted to try any way".
Taylor didn't know how to respond, she was happy and sad at the same time. Happy that Gabriella finally got that they could never be lovers anymore, but sad because she was losing one of the best friendships she ever had. "Gabriella I think I should explain something to you that I've should have told you a while ago".
Gabriella looked at her curiously, urging her with her eyes to continue. Taylor took a deep breath and began, "Do you remember the first night we kissed?" asked Taylor.
"I never forgot it" said Gabriella barely above a whisper.
"Well that night…the reason I kissed you is because you were the first person Gabriella, to ever show me love…the type of love I wanted from a guy. You listened to me and you made me feel special. That's what I always wanted from Chad, but instead I got it from my best friend, and it felt great" she said grabbing Gabriella's hand. "The love making, the kissing, and when we just held one another…I cherished those moments, than you up and broke it off…and I was so hurt I ran straight to Troy. But than he was giving me the same things that you gave me, and I fell in love with him…and I realized than, that was all I wanted…to be loved" she said.
"But I did love you Tay…I never stopped" said Gabriella looking at her.
"I know Gaby…I know, but I needed the love from a man…and that's what I never got from Chad, but that's what Troy gave me, until he turned into a jerk" said Taylor quietly, "All the love you gave me Gaby, I never took for granted, but I pushed you away because I knew my heart belonged to Troy and when I found out I was pregnant with Tristan…it magnified. I knew I couldn't be with you, only pretending to give you the love you want…you deserve to be happy, and honestly you wouldn't have been happy with me…at all".
Gabriella squeezed Taylor's hand, and than let it go, "I know Tay…I guess that why it hurts so" she said quietly. She took a deep breath than chuckled slightly, "Unrequited love sucks" she said with a smirk.
"I can sympathize" said Taylor.
"Troy loves you Taylor…he never stopped, trust me" said Gabriella.
"How do you know?" questioned Taylor.
"I have his son…remember" said Gabriella glancing again at the family portrait hanging on the apartment wall.
They were quiet for sometime as each woman took in the changes that happened over the last couple of years.
"So…Jackson Taylor" said Taylor quietly smiling.
"Yeah, Jackson is…" began Gabriella.
"Troy's favorite boy name" finished Taylor.
"Well I guess you can figure were his middle name came from" she said with a smile, "Why didn't you name Tristan, Jackson, if you knew that was Troy's favorite?" laughed Gabriella.
"I never like the name Jackson, besides I'm keeping the T's together…ya know Troy, Taylor, and Tristan" smiled Taylor.
"What's his full name?" questioned Gabriella.
"Tristan Gabriel Ezekiel McKessie-Bolton" said Taylor quickly.
"Wow…that's a long one" said Gabriella smiling.
"Yeah I know each name for a person I love" said Taylor quietly. "Tristan really is for me…I always liked that better than Jackson or Troy" said Taylor rolling her eyes, "Gabriel for you" she said looking at Gabriella, "Ezekiel is self explanatory, and his last names are pretty much for Troy and me" she said quietly.
Gabriella smiled knowingly, even though the two hadn't talked in awhile, they pretty much had the same idea when it came to naming their sons, "You really should tell Troy about his son…it's not fair to him" said Gabriella seriously.
"I know it's not…I'm just not ready to deal with Troy at the moment, I was barely ready to deal with you" she said quietly.
"Well I think for the benefit of our children, we should leave ourselves out of the equation. Jackson has had the privilege of growing up with his dad…Tristan deserves the same Tay" said Gabriella not looking at her.
"I know that" said Taylor choking up, "I know he does".
There was an awkward silence between the two women; Gabriella remembered a time when they could sit in silence and be completely comfortable, "You know you asked me why I had come here" said Gabriella.
"Yeah" said Taylor.
"Well it was because I missed you, but I realized that it was the closure. I never thought we ended things properly all that time ago in your hotel room that night. Now I know that it is truly over, I'm not happy about it, but now I can move on and deal. I just wanted to say bye to my lover and friend" said Gabriella quietly.
"I still don't understand why we can't still be friends?" said Taylor.
"C'mon Taylor…eventually when you get yourself together, you're gonna move on to other guys…maybe even Troy. I can't handle that Tay…I can't handle trying to be your friend when all I really want is to be your lover. Like I said it's time for me to move on…but I think our sons deserve to be brothers and deserve the opportunity to know each other and I can put my personal needs away for that benefit alone…wouldn't you agree" said Gabriella.
Taylor just shook her head yes; all she wanted all along was for Gabriella to move on, but she didn't feel the relief she thought she would feel…more like sadness at the fact that she was losing her friend for good…and they both knew it.
"Do you regret any of it?" asked Gabriella.
"Sometimes I do" said Taylor, to Gabriella's disappointment. "I don't regret us…but I do regret the way everything went down…I can't apologize enough for my part in it".
"I understand, hopefully we can fully forgive each other one day…and more importantly ourselves" said Gabriella.
Just then they heard the door open, and the pitter patter of little feet running towards the living room. The two boys were screaming to the top of their lungs to their mothers, trying in their best toddler way to describe the wonderful treat they just had.
"Zeke you know you and Sharpay are going to be staying up with them…especially Jackson since he has had a double dose of sugar today" said Gabriella smiling warmly.
"Hey we can do it. Besides they seem to enjoy one another's company very well" said Sharpay smiling at the two young boys.
"Mommy…Jackson my new friend" said Tristan to his mother.
"Is that right? Did you ask Jackson could you guys be friends?" asked Taylor smiling.
"Yeah…he say yes" said Tristan grinning from ear to ear.
"And Jackson did you ask Tristan if you could be friends?" asked Gabriella.
Jackson shook his head yes, "He my friend, mommy" said Jackson. Gabriella picked her son up and placed kisses all over him, "I love you my little prince".
"I love you too mommy" said Jackson accepting the kisses from her.
"So is everything cool" questioned Sharpay.
"Everything is good" said Taylor, "Hey bud it's past your sleepy time…I'm guessing you too Jackson".
"I not sleepy mommy" said Tristan poking his bottom lip out.
"Awww, Taylor let them stay up a little while…he's too cute" said Sharpay as Taylor could hear her heart literally breaking.
"Fine…but he's gonna get over on you a lot with that pout" said Taylor, "Zeke just got use to denying him his every wish" she laughed.
"It's true" said Zeke, "he use to get me all the time".
The little make shift family was getting acquainted with one another. The adults were looking at the two young brothers playing on the floor with Tristan's assortments of toys. Sharpay even jumped down into the trenches and played trucks and cars with the boys. They looked so different but still the same…their eyes are what drew anyone in, when you looked at either one of them. And when they stared at you together, your heart literally melted. Taylor had to remind Tristan not to be so rough with Jackson, being as though he was slightly bigger, being the older sibling and all. There was a knock on the door, disturbing the little play session in progress.
"Zeke are you expecting someone?" asked Taylor getting up to go get the door.
"Uh no…but I'll get it…you relax" said Zeke a little nervously. Taylor knew instantly that something was off.
Zeke got up and walked to the foyer to open the front door, as he expected Troy was there with a nervous smile on his face. The two former best friends didn't know how to react to one another, being as though the last time they saw each they were both throwing punches and speaking all types of unholy language to one another. Zeke just opened the door wider and stood aside, "Everyone's in the living room…it's straight ahead" he whispered.
Troy nodded his head and walked into the beautiful apartment. He could hear the murmur of voices and his stomach immediately felt like ten thousand butterflies were having a fiesta at his expense. He decided it was now or never, besides his love was waiting on the other side of the wall, and he had waited more than enough to finally get things right with Taylor.
Troy walked into the living room, and saw Taylor sitting next to Gabriella. They were speaking in low tones, and she didn't notice his presence…but his son did.
"Daddy!" he heard Jackson running towards him…but not only was Jackson running towards him screaming his name, but another little person was heading in his direction screaming the same thing, he heard someone gasp loudly, but he couldn't tear his eyes away from the little boy. "Daddy…daddy…you here" he heard the little boy say. He looked down at his face and studied it a little better and knew instantly that the little tike belonged to Taylor, it was unmistakable, but so were his eyes…he was staring at his own eyes! He looked over at Jackson who was squeezing his left leg and looking up at him, in his adorable way…than he looked over to the unknown kid, who was looking at him the exact same way, "Daddy, daddy…you came…you came!" squealed Tristan in delight.
He looked up towards Taylor and Gabriella confused, he noticed that Taylor had stood up and was breathing extremely hard as tears were streaming down her face, "Tay" he questioned looking between the little boy and her, "What's going on here?" said Troy.
"Oh my gosh…I can't believe this! I can not believe this. Zeke…how could you!" she screamed. She didn't even give him a chance to respond before running to her room and slamming the door.