Hello my Loves, for those of you that are unaware, this is a sequel, but I don't think you'll have to read the first story to catch on to the plot of this one. If I make reference to that one I'd be sure to explain it if needed but I do urge to read A long Way To Go, If you haven't already.

I hope you enjoy this. The first and second chapters are very fast paced but Chapter three and on will fill in any blanks the first chapters leave you. I hope you enjoy this fic and please review afterwards if you want to read more. I'd love to know.

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy.

Chapter 1

"Quinn, you have to be here." Brittany said pleading into the phone. "You know it's not a party unless my best friend is here. I mean, it's your god daughter's baby shower." Quinn let out a deep sigh into the phone. She sat parallel on her couch. She heard every word of Brittany's pleas but she was content with staying home.

"Britt, you know I understand all that but I don't want to make it awkward." Quinn pushed her hand through her blonde hair. At her age of 24, she was perfectly content with not finding herself in any awkward situations. She loved Brittany like a sister but there were certain things she found herself unwilling to due, even for her dear friend.

"Quinn, it happened four years ago, you both should be mature enough to have moved on." Quinn sighed.

"Britt, she's made this hard enough for me." Quinn said.

"Quinn, just do it for me," Brittany said. "Come on, I could really use you here. I mean Santana's all hormonal and mood swingy. I just want you there for moral support. And Santana said there's a chance she's not even going to make."

"I told you Santana was not going to be a pleasant pregnant woman." Brittany sighed in annoyance. "What,"

"You're changing the subject," Quinn sighed.

"You really want me to come to this thing don't you?"

"Yes, and don't call it a thing and if you're so uncomfortable coming by yourself. Bring Puck or Beth…"

"Fine, fine, I'll go," Quinn sighed. "But I will not be happy about it." Quinn was sure she was able to hear Brittany's grin on the other side of the phone. "I'll call you back Britt, I'm at the school."

"Alright, I'll see you later give Beth a hug and a kiss for me."

"If I can't find a babysitter last minute, you can give it to her yourself."

"Bye Quinn,"

"Peace," Quinn replied before hanging up. She parked her car in the preschool parking lot and got out the car. She looked at her watch that said it was approaching six. She quickly walked into the door of the school. She saw a small blonde girl sitting on a bench, kicking her uniformed legs back and forth. Quinn immediately felt guilty. "Sweetheart," Quinn caught the girl's attention. The girl face turned into an instant smile.

"Mommy," The girl jumped up and ran into the older blonde woman's arms. After a brief hug the girl turned to her mother and frowned. "You're late." Quinn half smiled.

"I know, I'm sorry sweetie," Quinn picked the little child up. "Let's get you signed out okay." She took the girl into the school office and saw the school's Secretary.

"Ms. Fabray," The woman acknowledged her.

"Sorry I'm late." Quinn said.

"It's alright," The woman said with a kindly, verging on flirtatious, smile. "I just need your signature here and sign out time and you can be on your way. Quinn did as she was instructed. She quickly finished.

"Thank you, Marley," Quinn said smiling at the brunette. "I'm sure, you don't want to be wasting your time waiting on me." Quinn said.

"It's really don't mind. Beth is an amazing kid." Quinn smiled. "And besides, it's not like I have any plans except dinner with my mom." Marley blushed.

"Well, I don't want to keep you." Quinn said with a bright smile. "I'll see you on Monday." Marley nodded looking at Quinn almost adoringly, not that Quinn noticed. Quinn quickly left with Beth in one arm.

"You want to visit Auntie Britt and Tana?" The small girl became over joyed in what seemed like an instant.

"Yes, are we gonna have a sleep over like last time?"

"Maybe," Quinn said. "You have to keep Auntie Tana happy okay."

"Okay," She felt slight guilt for using her child as a shield from Santana's hormonal fury but she thought it would give Brittany a nice break from the hell that Santana was probably putting her through.

"Okay, we're going to go home and you're going to put on a pretty dress and we're going to go okay?"

"Okay mommy."

Quinn looked at herself in the mirror. At 24 she was an accomplished divorce lawyer, the youngest at her firm and considering her circumstances, she knew she was exceptional. Having a kid at 20, she would have thought that her that would have put a damper on future but it had given her perspective and made her more determined. She heard the door to her bedroom open.

"Damn, who are you looking good for Fabray?" She heard a male voice.

"Well, not you, so you shouldn't worry." Quinn looked in the mirror not thinking too much of how she looked. "Are you even ready Puckerman?" The Man raised an eyebrow.

"Both Beth and I are ready we're just waiting on you beauty queen." He said.

Noah Puckerman, known as Puck to most, was Beth's Father and one of the only people that Quinn trusted. They weren't together but they did live together for Beth's sake. Quinn and Puck had met at a concert her junior year of college. Beth was conceived in the bathroom at The Pretty Reckless Concert. Quinn had a moment of weakness after too much to drink and a broken heart. Most men in Pucks situation would have ditched Quinn the first chance her got but Puck had owned up to his part in Beth's conception. He was an amazing father to Beth, and an amazing friend to Quinn and if she were attracted to men, she'd be attracted to him.

"You look hot," Puck said. "I'd hit that…again." He joked.

"Very funny," She said fixing her eye liner. "Are you sure you want to go to this thing with me."

"Yeah, I think Santana likes me." Quinn shook her head.

"Last time you guys saw each other, she cussed you out…in Spanish."

"That was just her warming up to me. By the end of today, we'll be friends." He lets out a dorky smile.

"Or she'll skin you alive." Quinn said. Puck laughed.

"Seriously though, you look hot. You sure you don't want to leave Beth with Brittany and Santana and you and I go clubbing. We'll find you some gorgeous girl." Quinn shook her head.

"Um no," She said sternly. Do I need to remind you that you promised Beth we'd spend the day together as a family?" Quinn said. "How are we supposed to do that if we're hung over?" Puck shook his head in agreement. "Besides, if I wanted to get laid, I would but I have you and Beth to worry about…all the time, and work."

"Yeah, yeah, Ok," Quinn put the finishing touches on her make up.

"Alright, I'm ready." She said throwing on her jacket. "And I hope I don't need to remind you to be on your best behavior?" The man raised his hands in defense.

"Of course," Puck said leaving the bedroom soon followed by the stunning looking blonde.

Though she was in casual attire, she looking like she was ready for the runway. She wore light blue skinny jeans and leather boots with a six inch heel. The black sleeveless top she wore was form fitting and highlight every curve that her torso possessed. Her long blond hair was in curls bring out her face more with was stunning by itself.

Puck wasn't as attention striking as she was in his black jeans and white button up. Beth saw her mother coming down the steps and smiled brightly.

"Mommy, you look pretty." Quinn smiled. "Thank you sweetie," Quinn said reach her daughter. She was pleased with what the girl was wearing. The sun dress seem appropriate and she knew that Beth was content with her choose.

Puck lifted Beth from the couch. "Come on baby bear, Time to go." He said letting the four year old sit on his shoulders.

Puck pulled up to the big New York house that belonged to Santana and Brittany. Quinn pulled in their driveway smiling at the lack of cars. "Mommy, we're here."

"I know sweetie." Puck parked the car and Quinn quickly got out and got Beth out of her car seat. Quinn smiled at her mini self and Beth quickly smiled back. "Remember, you have to keep auntie Tana smiling." Quinn said.

"Okay mommy," Puck locked the car and proceeded to walk with the two girls to the door. her rang the doorbell. In a few, seconds they saw the door open. "Quinn," Brittany said enthusiastically, overjoyed that Quinn had really come.

"Auntie Britt," Beth launched into Brittany arms and it was gladly accepted. Quinn released her to her god mother. "Where's Auntie Tana?" Brittany put her on the ground. "Why don't you go find her?" Beth quickly sprinted away in search or the woman. Brittany turned to Puck. "You can go with her if you like, just…don't piss off my wife this time." Puck looked playfully hurt but laughed and followed the tiny blonde. Quinn proceeded to do the same but Brittany stopped her.

"Quinn, I need to talk to you." Quinn shrugged and quickly followed Brittany back outside. Brittany smile seemed to disappear in an instant as soon as the door closed behind them.

"What's wrong Brittany?" Quinn asked with concern.

"So…Rachel's here," Quinn swallowed hard before replying.

"I figured. I mean she's Santana's best friend. When I complained about it this morning you were saying to come for your sup…"

"I know what I said," Brittany cut her off. "But I thought she was coming alone." Brittany said. "She brought Kitty with her." Quinn held back an angry scream.

"What should I care if she brought her girlfriend?" Quinn said dryly.

"Kitty's not her girlfriend anymore…she's her fiancée… they're getting married." Quinn inhaled quickly.

"That's great for her." Quinn said. "What's that got to do with me?" Quinn questioned.

"Quinn I know this is effecting you."

"It doesn't bother me. if she's happy, she's happy." Quinn said. "I'm happy too." Quinn said.

"I just thought you should know before you went in there." Brittany said. "I know you didn't want to come and that you didn't want to see her and I feel super bad about this." Quinn stopped her.

"I'm a big girl Britt. I can deal."

"Okay," Brittany said. "Just don't let them get to you." Quinn opened the door and allowed Brittany in first. She wouldn't let it show but the news was devastating. It wasn't that she had any false hopes that her and Rachel would be together again, it was that she hadn't wanted Rachel with Kitty. The girl Rachel had left her for. She didn't get it. They weren't supposed to last or at least that's what she told herself at night to make herself happy. She sighed at walked in to the house. She took a breath before stepping into the lively living room. She saw Beth sitting next to Santana telling her what had happened to her in school that day.

Quinn took in a deep breath. Before walking into the room where she knew the night would turn nightmarish. She looked at Brittany and Santana and saw Beth dutifully sitting on Santana's lap telling her about her day in Spanish. She was proud of her daughter ability to converse in her second language. She scanned the rest of the room. She saw Mercedes and Sam, Sam had been a friend of Santana's in College and Mercedes was his girlfriend.

"Quinn!" She was greeted by a well-dressed man. It was Kurt. She had gone to high school with her. He had gone to college with Rachel and was one of Rachel's friends. "Oh my god," He said in a bit of a nervous uncomfortable tone. "It's been so long." He was accompanied by another well-dressed man she had never met but the way him and Kurt where holding each other's hands made her assume they worth together.

"Nice to see you to Kurt," Quinn said. "Hello everyone," She did not want to do the one on one thing. She took seat next to Puck not yet acknowledging Rachel's presence. Brittany broke the awkward silence.

"So babe, why don't we open some more presents?"

The night had gone smoothly. Puck and Beth had managed to keep Quinn's attention. Puck making jokes about Santana's mood change as soon as Beth was around. Puck had assumed that Beth had a little crush on Santana and Quinn had been slightly inclined to believe it. Beth was a sweet kid but she was always extra nice to Santana. She thought it was cute how Beth only could remember Santana's birthday.

"Mommy," Quinn felt her attention being drawn to her daughter. "I'm hungry," The little girl said. Quinn frowned.

"Ask Daddy to get you something." Beth frowned.

"He always puts too much on my plate and then I can't finish and it's not nice to throw away food." Quinn knew that was true but she didn't feel like moving. She felt eyes trained on her where she sat and she didn't want to feeling of eyes following her.

"I'll make you a deal. Let daddy make you a plate and I will finish whatever you don't." Beth shook her head in agreement. "Noah," She said nudging the man next to her. "Make her a plate and go gentle on the food. She's only four." She instructed. He saluted her and went to do his duty.

"But mommy, I need Sr. Pixel." She was talking about her teddy bear that she never ate without. "He's in the car in my backpack."

"Can't you wait for Daddy to come back?"

"But he'll have the food by then and the food will be cold." Quinn stood up again against her better judgment.

"Okay sweetie, I'll get Sr. Pixel." Quinn grabs the keys out of pucks nearby coat and escapes outside. She opens the trunk where she put Beth's Backpack. She found the Bear quickly enough and closed the trunk and car. She turned and saw a petite Brunette standing at least five feet away from her startling her a bit. "Jesus!" Quinn stepped back. "Goddammit, Rachel!" Quinn held her chest.

"I'm sorry Quinn; I just wanted to talk to you in private." Quinn stood up straight.

"I have to get this to my Daughter or she won't eat."

"Right, her name is…Beth right?"

"Yeah," Quinn said.

"Listen I just want to talk to you. Is there any way I can talk to you when you're done?" She looked expecting.

"Fine Rachel, just let me get this to Beth. Stay here, I'll be back." Quinn didn't wait for a response and took the teddy bear to her Beth how was sitting at the dinner table stared at the plate in front of her. "Beth, I got Sr. Pixel." The girl took the bear and started eating.

"Thank you mommy,"

Quinn walked with Rachel. They both decided to go for a walk. It was quieter and Quinn felt like she needed fresh air. They walked side by side but still a part. They were silent completely mostly because neither of them knew what to say.

"You…" Rachel started. "You look great." Rachel said.

"You too," Quinn quickly said.

"I hear you're a lawyer, one of the best too." Rachel continued. "This best divorce lawyer this side of the US." Rachel seemed to be beating around the bush.

"And as a lawyer, I can tell when someone's beating around the bush. What did you bring me out here to talk about Rachel?"

"Wow, you know, hearing you call me Rachel is so weird."

"Oh my god Rachel, get to the point." Rachel glanced at Quinn to see her growing frustration. "I don't have all night."

"Okay, as you know, Kitty and I are getting married and I wanted you to come to the wedding." Quinn body went tense.

"No," Quinn said simply. "I will not be attending."

"But Quinn," Quinn stopped them from walking and finally looked at Rachel. Rachel still looked the same. Pleasantly, dorky, with that hidden sexiness that only Quinn could see. She held her breathe.

"Why is it so important that I come? I'm just your ex-girlfriend you cheated on in college. We didn't exactly leave on good terms. There is no reason I should go. Quite frankly I don't want to go." Quinn saw the offended look on Rachel look.

"Oh and you're a saint. She kissed me and you just happened to see it. I didn't cheat on you but when we broke up you wasted no time getting knocked up by the first person to show you some interest."

"And what the fuck do you care? You wanted to be with Kitty. I accepted that. I was hurt and Puck was nice and I might not be attracted to him but he's a great father and my best friend. He was there for me when you broke my heart and quite honestly I don't regret sleeping with him. Beth is best thing that ever happened to me." Rachel looked almost angry.

"You're so under the impression I cheated on you. You're so fucking stubborn sometimes and you know what, our break up was good for both of us. I got to know Kitty and you got you're perfect family. You're a selfish bitch!"

"I'm a selfish bitch?" Quinn questioned with an angry look. "You cheated on me," Quinn leaned in closer. "Tell me was Kitty your first or were you whoring yourself out to anyone that would take you." Quinn felt a slap come across her face. Quinn grabbed her cheek. Quinn smiled slightly satisfied that she could get to Rachel.

"Fuck you." Rachel said.

"You already have. Unfortunately, you'll always remember me. I was your first. However, you'll always be a foot note of the many girls I was with." Quinn smiled and walked back to the house. She walked back quickly since they hadn't gone that far. She walked in and saw Beth curled up in Santana's arms fast asleep. She smiled at the four year old.

"Quinn," She heard her name. Puck was getting their coats. "I think it's time we go. Beth is exhausted." Quinn smiled.

"Yes," Quinn said. "I'm super ready to go. Go get the car and I'll say good bye to Britt and San. I'll bring Beth."

"Ok," He looked oddly at her. "You okay?" He questioned.

"Yup," She said. He shrugged and walked out as Quinn went to say her goodbyes.

Quinn lied in her bed. Her cheek was still sore where Rachel had slapped her. She was relieved leave. She couldn't stand to look at Rachel another second. She was even more relieved to see her bed. She had almost collapse on it as soon as she saw it.

She had said a lot of cruel stuff to Rachel but it wasn't just because provoked. She wanted to piss Rachel off so much that she wouldn't dare ask her to attend the wedding again. Quinn still had a hard time saying no to Rachel, and Rachel had a tendency to be persistent.

Puck had left wanting to go to a club. She prayed he wouldn't be too hung over the next day. Quinn heard her door open.

"Mommy," she heard. She sat up in her bed. Beth ran into her bed and jump on her mother knocking the wind out of her.

"Bad dream?" Beth frowned.

"I didn't have a bad dream. Sr. Pixel did, he wanted to come and sleep with you mommy." She smiled at the obviously scared girl.

"Ok, you and Sr. Pixel can sleep here." Beth smiled and cuddled with her mother. Quinn lied back down. She closed her eyes trying to fall asleep.

"Mommy, can you sing me my song?" Quinn eyes shot open.

"I thought you only liked it when daddy sang it to you."

"No, Daddy just always sings it to me. I want you to sing it to me.

"Okay baby," Quinn started.

Beth, I hear you callin'

But I can't come home right now

Me and the boys are playin'

And we just can't find the sound

Just a few more hours

And I'll be right home to you

I think I hear them callin'

Oh, Beth what can I do

Beth what can I do

You say you feel so empty

That our house just ain't a home

And I'm always somewhere else

And you're always there alone

Just a few more hours

And I'll be right home to you

I think I hear them callin'

Oh, Beth what can I do

Beth what can I do

Beth, I know you're lonely

And I hope you'll be alright

'Cause me and the boys will be playin'

All night

Quinn looked over at her daughter who was fast asleep next to her. The four year old had a tight grip on her mother's arm. Quinn smiled. "Good night Princess," she kissed her daughter on the forehead. She closed her eyes again trying to help sleep find her. She began to think of Rachel. Some nights, she did miss Rachel; her body next to her, her soft kisses, every moment they would steal together just for a touch. Sometimes she still thought she loved Rachel. She spent days thinking about her, waking up in the middle of the night in a sweat dreaming about the pretty brunette girl that had stolen her heart so long ago. She was a thief, Rachel had taken her trust, her love, and for what? It turned Quinn to stone; into a complete ice queen.

She only had room left for her daughter, the only person that needed her love, the only person who could never betray her and would love her unconditionally with no strings attached. She knew she was selfish for thinking that but it was the way things were now. Beth was first and everyone else came second and Rachel definitely came last.

The next Chapter is written but I won't update if no one wishes to read this. anyway tell me what you think :)

~WriterEpiphany