"Rachel, wait up!" someone called out to Rachel as she was walking out the front doors of the school. Rachel knew that voice, she turned around to see Shelby clacking down the hallway after her in her heels. Rachel couldn't decide whether to wait for her or not. She couldn't just throw her aside when she didn't want her and then expect her to be waiting around whenever she was ready. Rachel sighed and looked up at Shelby.
"What can I do for you Shelby?" Rachel asked politely. Ouch, that hurt, but what could she expect. She had abandoned her, multiple times. What was she to expect? Definitely not a "Hi mommy!" Shelby sighed as she caught up to Rachel.
"Do you want to, mabye, come out to dinner with me tonight?" she asked nervously.
"Not tonight. I'm busy," Rachel said quickly. She saw the defeated look in Shelby's eyes and couldn't help but feel bad. " Mabye tomorrow night?" she asked.
Shelby's eyes brightened," Yeah,Ok! Definitely!" Shelby said smiling. Rachel nodded and walked away quickly. She didn't hear Shelby's shoes clicking behind her. She assumed she was still trying to take in everything that just happened. Just then Rachel's cellphone rang. She stopped and answered her phone.
"Hello," Rachel answered.
"Is this Rachel Berry?" the other end asked.
"Yes, who is this?" Rachel asked, starting to get suspicious.
"Miss Berry, I'm so sorry," the person on the other end said.
" Wh-What?" Rachel asked.
"It's your fathers, they were in an accident. I'm sorry Ms. Berry. They didn't make it," the other end said. Rachel hung up the phone, immediatly crumpling to the floor. Shelby saw her and rushed to her side. She dropped down beside her.
"What's wrong Rachel?" Shelby asked, her voice dripping with concern.
"They're dead," Rachel answered quietly.
Shelby looked confused,"What?" she asked quietly.
"My dads, they're...gone," Rachel said, breaking into sobs. Shelby's jaw dropped and she quickly took Rachel into her arms. She rubbed her back soothingly in circles. She quietly shushed her and whispered reassuring words to her. Rachel just sobbed.
"Mommy," Rachel said through her sobs.
"Yes, baby?" Shelby asked, still holding her closely.
"I wanna' go home, with you" she said quietly.
"Ok, baby. Ok, I'll take you home," She stood up slowly and pulled Rachel up with her. Rachel continued to sob while she pulled Rachel, gently along with her to her car. She put her in the passenger seat and buckled her in. She went to close the door but Rachel grabbed her arm gently.
"Don't leave me," she pleaded.
Shelby kissed her forehead lightly, "Sweetie, I'm just going to get in the drivers seat, it won't take very long at all, I'm not going anywhere. I promise," she said reassuringly. Rachel nodded and closed the door. She got in the drivers seat and buckled up. She started the car and drove to her apartment. The whole way Rachel sobbed. Shelby's heart ached for the poor girl. She made a promise to herself right then and there. She was going to take care of Rachel, no matter what. She pulled into a parking spot and got out of the car. She quickly ran to the passenger side and got Rachel out. Rachel leaned against her as the walked up the two flights of stairs to Shelby's apartment. She opened the door and walked inside. She pulled Rachel in after her and closed the door. She locked the door and took off her heals. Rachel stood frozen in the middle of the living room, silent tears rolling down her face. Shelby sighed and walked over to Rachel. Sitting her down on the couch and taking her shoes off for her. Shelby sat down and pulled Rachel into her arms once again. Shelby sighed as Rachel cried herself to sleep with her head on Shelby's shoulder. Shelby looked at her daughter's sweet, tear stained face. Was she going to be able to take care of her like she deserved to be taken care of?