After being married for almost five years, Troy began to notice something different about Ryan. Something that wasn't there before.

It started off the year before when Ryan would just find himself staring at diapers in the toddler row, and ended up worse when he found himself staring at this straight couple for half an hour. He knew what all signs were pointing to, he just didn't know how to tell Troy.

When the day after Thanksgiving came, Ryan walked into the living room and waited for Troy to ask him what he wanted for Christmas. After waiting for half an hour, and not being asked what he wanted Ryan sighed and started to work on a plan.

That night at dinner, when Troy sat down, Ryan stared him down, until Troy noticed. "Whats up babe? How was your day?"

"It was fine, I guess. Lonely." He said, stabbing at his corn. "Troy, we need to talk."

Troy dropped his fork. "Yes..?"

"Troy, I love you a lot, a lot lot, but, I.."

"Ry, whats wrong?" Troy asked, beginning to panic.

"Troy, I want a baby."

"Oh thank God." Troy breathed deeply. "I'll pick one up on the way home tomorro-What did you say?"

"I want a child."

"Babe, that's a lot to ask for. You sure?"

"Troy, I want a baby. I've been wanting one for along time. I've always wanted kids, to be a father, to have a family. I want you to want that with me."

"I do Ry, but that's a lot to think about right now. So, what do you want for Christmas?"

"That's the only thing on my list." Ryan smirked, then sighed dreamily"Just think about it Troy, us. As Parents. Getting our son and/or daughter, teaching them things, things like basketball and music, and dancing. Just think about it Troy, someone to call you 'dada' and say 'I love you daddy' and to have traditions with and and.."

"That's what puppies are for, Ry." Troy said getting a tad annoyed at Ryan's whining.

"Seriously, Troy. If you don't want that, then I dunno what I'll do. I thought you loved kids."

"I do, you know I do. You know I love your niece, and that I love to spoil her, regardless of her abnormal name Sharpay gave her, but you know I love kids. I don't want our relationship to die because of something as silly as this."

"Troy, that's all I want for Christmas. Period."

Troy sighed, he had no idea how to reason with his husband. He didn't know how to approach this subject, and he didn't know what to do.

One evening when Ryan was out, Troy picked up the phone book and dialed the closest adoption agency. They've probably had many cases like this, and probably knew how to handle them. Its got to be common right? One deeply wanting a child, the other confused on the subject.

As Troy dialed the phone, he felt a knot entering his stomach. The main thing he was feeling worried about was the possibility of denial. Not because of the fact he'd be a bad father, mainly the fact he didn't know how the agency would react to a gay couple wanting to adopt.

"Albuquerque Adoption Agency, Taylor Speaking, how may I help you?"

"My..uh..partner and I are interested in adopting a child. Only I'm not entirely sure on how to."

"That's quite alright, it's quite common-wait a second, Troy Bolton?"

Troy blushed on the other end, he recognized the voice of the female, but didn't know if he'd be right.

"It's me, Taylor. Taylor McKessie. I didn't know you and Ryan wanted to adopt."

"Yeah, I didn't know you were into the whole social service thing. I thought you were going to be a lawyer."

"I am. I'm doing this job to pay for law school, so would you like for me to mail you a brochure?"

"Um, not really. I was going to pick it up. Surprise Ryan, let him know I'm cool with the whole wanting kids thing."

"Well, I have other calls coming in, so see you then Troy!"

The next day Troy went to pick up the brochures, and while he was there he scheduled an appointment for him and Ryan.

When Christmas finally came, Troy put the small box inside of another box. He knew that pissed Ryan a little, but really, he'd be happy.

As each present was opened, Ryan stared a little confused. He got some diapers, and a child care book, and nothing but kid stuff. When the final box was opened, he stared shocked.

"Troy, I dunno what to say. Is this for real? Do you mean it?"

Troy nodded. "We've got an appointment tomorrow to go visit."

Ryan grinned. He knew soon his family would be complete.