"Where is Rachel?" asked Mercedes when Rachel didn't show up for glee club.

"She's not in school today, she's gone to visit her Dad in the hospital" explained Santana.

Santana became very familiar with the families situation. Rachel's Dad LeRoy was very ill. He was in and out of hospital every couple of days due to kidney failure. Rachel was so stressed, everytime she was at Santana's house, they'd just lie and cuddle while Rachel would cry her eyes out.

"How is her Dad? Is there any news on a kidney yet?" Kurt explained

Santana shook her head and took her seat. She'd leave Rachel to explain if she wanted to.

"Well at least she has you." Finn stated

Santana gave him a friendly smile: "thanks Finn" At that point Mr Schuster walked in and clapped his hands. He spotted the empty seat next to Santana and shot her a look of understanding.

Rachel's POV

Rachel sat with her Dad LeRoy whilst he was at dialysis. It was 10 hours a day, every second day and Rachel decided to accompany him today.

"So my star, is there a reason you wanted to come with me today? And before you say anything, I could have called your Daddy to pick me up, so don't even dare say it was for a ride..." Rachel sighed as she realised the fragile, and weakened man sitting on the chair knew her so well.

"Dad I... I'm a lesbian. I'm in love with a girl and her name is Santana." Rachel revealed in one breath.

LeRoy smiled a weak, and tired smile "Rachel honey, I always knew that."
Rachel shot him a puzzled look, expecting him to explain more:
"Angel, when you were 7 years old, I asked you if there were any boys at school you liked, and you said 'no dad, but there is this girl and she's so pretty and funny and she makes me feel happy' I knew then"

Rachel could see her beloved Dad was getting weaker. She could see it in his walk, his smile... his eyes. It terrified her to think about how her Dad might soon be gone. The drive home was silent as LeRoy fell asleep in the car. Rachel smiled at the soft snores he was making.

Santana POV
"Mama, Rachel's coming over. She's had a rough day, she's been at the hospital with her Dad"

Santana's family loved Rachel, and were more than happy for her to come over for a break. Her Mama made a special vegan soup for her since she suspected Rachel hadn't been eating properly.

"Santana you need to take good care of that girl. She's fragile and she needs you."

"I know Mama, I will take good care of her."

When Rachel arrived they ate the soup that Santana's Mama prepared and then they headed up to Santana's room.

"How's your dad babe?" Santana asked as she cuddled Rachel protectively and kissed the top of her head. Rachel was silent for a long time and Santana wondered if she fell asleep.

"He's very weak San" Rachel whispered "the doctors don't know how much longer he can go without a kidney and my Daddy isn't compatible. I wish they'd let me be tested maybe I-"

"Baby you know why they won't let you. A woman with one kidney is at a lesser chance of having a baby." Santana stroked Rachel's hair, repeatedly curling the same piece of hair behind her ear. Her sadness made her crawl up in a ball and Santana could only pull her closer. They remained that way for a long time until Rachel broke the silence:

"I love you San. I can't imagine what I'd do without you"

"I love you too! And don't even try to imagine life without me because I'm not going anywhere, I'll be here for as long as you want me."

"I'll always want you. Forever."

"Same here baby, are you tired? Go to sleep, I'll just be downstairs."

"No. Stay here with me please. I feel better in your arms"

"I'm not going anywhere" Santana promised and kissed her girlfriend softly on the lips.

2 hours later
*Rachel's phone rings*

"Hello? Daddy? I'm sorry I'm late I fell asleep I'll be home- what? Daddy calm down where are you?"

"No!" Rachel cried

Santana shot upright and took her crying girlfriend into her arms: "Rach? Rachel babe talk to me?!"

"It's my Dad... He's been rushed into hospital."

"I'll drive you there"...

I know this chapter isn't long, but I know where this stories going in the next few chapters. Review please :-)