Jack Bolton did something he never thought he would have to do. He begged.

He went to the Evans residence and begged Vance Evans to allow their sons to date. He just didn't kneel before the man because the elder Evans didn't give him the chance.

"I'm sorry, Jack. I can't do that. I know jocks, I know how they work. I won't have my son coming home with bruises and in tears because he couldn't be more discreet about his relationship. I'm doing this for him." His voice sounded chocked. "He's my precious little boy. I don't want him to get hurt."

"I understand that, Vance, I do. But you're already hurting him." Jack said with a sad frown. "He's a boy experiencing his first serious relationship, probably his first heartbreak. His heart's probably tearing itself apart right now. You're doing that. We can't prevent them from getting hurt, but he'll start to resent you for being the one hurting him. I know that because I did the same thing to Troy. It didn't end well." He shook his head, trying to shake off the memories. "I'll get out of your hair. I'm sorry for being a bother. But I couldn't stand seeing Troy so depressed anymore. Thank you for your time."

Jack turned around and walked in a fast pace to his car, feeling disappointed.

He didn't notice that he left Vance Evans crying on his doorstep.

Chad knew that idea was a crazy one, but he also knew that after seeing his best friend so depressed for two whole weeks, and after discovering the whole boy-meets-boy-on-vacation-at-a-party-singing-on-karaoke thing, he would do anything to see Troy be his perky self again.

The talent show was his answer.

After seeing the poster announcing the upcoming talent show he decided to get some help from the Ice Princess and Kelsie, Mrs. Darbus' pianist. First he approached Sharpay with the idea and she agreed and then he approached Kelsie for the possible lyrics and she also agreed.

He would make Troy learn his part of the music and then push him on the stage. It was foolproof, he was sure.

Sharpay would help with the Ryan part of the plan. She was devious that way. She would also make sure that Mr. and Mrs. Evans were there to see the whole thing.

His best friend would be happy again. Even if he had to humiliate him first.