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PART II
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Months passed like this, Santana and Quinn kept seeing each other. Neither of them had expected these feelings, but they didn't deny them either. They just went with it, it wasn't even complicated. Things if anything got more serious and it wasn't necessarily because the girls chose to do so, it was more because of their financial situation, well Quinn's. Two months after they got together Quinn had hit bottom. She loved Beth to death but it was expensive having her, the formulas, the diapers, everything was just becoming too much. Rent was becoming harder to pay, and it got to the point where she just couldn't pay anymore. So Santana had offered her girlfriend a place to live.
Unfortunately things began to get a little difficult, rent went up, work got light and they were barely meeting ends meet. But even then they were still lost in their bliss, that is, until this day.
It was around 7 in the morning, it was Saturday which meant Santana had a night shift and Quinn had the morning shift at 8 at the dinner. They currently laid in bed, cuddling in each other's arms.
"Mhm, I should probably get up," Quinn mumbled.
Santana kissed her neck and pulled her closer, "5 more minutes."
Quinn hummed in response, "I still have to shower and make breakfast for Beth. But maybe I could do dinner?"
"What time do you get off?" Santana asked.
"6."
"I start work at 9 so dinner sounds good," Santana agreed and gave Quinn another kiss.
It wasn't long before Quinn got up to get ready for work, while she hit the shower Santana made the bed. She went into her closest to lay out Quinn's clothes for her but came to a stop when she saw Quinn's coat.
There were a few pamphlets sticking out. Santana careless took them out of the pocket to see what they were. She was even more surprise when she read through them. They were pamphlets for community colleges...she knew Quinn want to go to college and become a teacher, but with the economy they were going through there was no way that would happen.
Santana couldn't help but feel bad because she could not provide that for Quinn. She wanted to give her girl the world but she was more poor than the homeless man down the street, and that was saying something. Right now they were living on debts and loans from Gunther. Literally every cent Santana earn went to him, and with what Quinn made they tried to make a living.
She hated how she could not fully provide for Beth and Quinn. She wanted to give them everything but she couldn't. At times she would pick up extra shifts at the bar, trying to get more money but that hardly ever worked.
Santana sighed and put the pamphlets back and made her way to the crib to pick up Beth.
They all slept in the same room.
Beth was already awake, she was tossing and turning trying to stand up. Santana couldn't help but smile as she watched her. She had to admit, Beth had her wrapped around her finger.
"Good morning baby girl," Santana smiled as she picked her up and gave her a kiss on her cheek, "Let's go get you some breakfast."
Santana took Beth into the kitchen and sat her in her high chair. She began to make some oatmeal with fruit for her when Quinn came out.
"Q, you should eat something," Santana said.
"I'll eat at the dinner," Quinn said as she went over to kiss Beth goodbye.
"You better, Quinn Fabray," Santana said firmly.
Quinn chuckled and went over to Santana, "I promise, San. Take care of my little girl, will ya?"
Santana smiled and wrapped her arms around her waist, "Always do."
Quinn smiled, "I know. I'll see you at dinner."
Santana nodded and leaned in capturing Quinn's lips, "Of course."
Quinn pecked Santana a few more times before making her way to the door, "Love you, babe."
"Love you too," Santana said and watched Quinn leave in a hurry.
"Alright, little Q, let's get you fed," Santana smiled at Beth who giggled and clapped her hands.
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"Two shots, a sex on the beach and three screw drivers," Santana said as she placed down the drinks in front of the people that ordered it.
They gave her a small thank you before she went back behind the bar. She sighed and began to clean the bar counter, it was barely 11 o' clock, she still had four hours of her shift. She let out another sigh and continued to clean with the rag. It wasn't until a patrol hat was placed on her counter.
"What can I get you, Captain?" Santana asked.
The soldier chuckled, "Scotch is fine."
Santana nodded before getting a glass and bottle and quickly poured him his drink.
"Thank you," He said as Santana placed it in front of him, "So how did you know what rank I was?"
"My uncle use to be in the Army, taught me what the ranks looked like," Santana commented as she poured another drink.
The captain nodded, "Is he still in the Army?"
"No, he died in Afghanistan," Santana said.
"I'm sorry to hear that," The soldier said as he took a drink from the glass.
"Don't worry about it," Santana shrugged as she pushed the other glass in front of him, "On the house, for your services."
The captain smiled, "Thank you."
"No problem."
"So tell me what is a girl like you, doing working at a bar? You don't look older than 20," The captain chuckled.
"That's because I'm not," Santana smirked, "But that's between me and you, Captain. So what is a military man doing in Lima Heights? No man like yourself comes to this shit hole."
The captain laughed, "I'm meeting up with an old buddy of mine, said this was a good place. That they had good service and apparently he was right."
Santana just chuckled.
"But you never answered my question, why do you work here?"
"Well," Santana sighed, "This is the only place I would get hired and I kind of need this job. I need to provide for my girlfriend and her baby, our baby."
The captain nodded, "How much do you get a month? 900 bucks? 1000? They can't pay that much can they?"
"Not really, they pay me under the table because I am not legal to serve drinks," Santana explained.
"I can guarantee the Army would pay way more," The captain smirked.
"Yeah?"
The captain nodded, "Not to mention all the benefits you would get out of it, dental care, medical insurance, free drinks."
Santana laughed.
"And not to mention if you married to that girl of yours, you would get extra money and you would share the health benefits with her and your little one."
"Are you trying to recruit me?" Santana raised an eyebrow.
"It's worth a shot ain't it?" The captain shrugged, "Look what I'm trying to say is the army is the best option for you, you will become someone in that uniform, you will be able to provide for your family and you will be able to get out of this shit hole,"
"I… I," Santana didn't know what to say.
This was exactly what she needed, why didn't she take this option? She would be able to provide for her family, to put Quinn through college, to give Beth what she need.
"Lopez!" Jim, the manager called from his office, "In my office, now."
"I have to go," Santana said to the captain.
"Well if you ever want to take me up on the offer," The captain said as he took out a card from his pocket, "Don't hesitate to call me."
Santana took the card and read through it. Captain Casey of the United States Army.
"Wouldn't be surprised if I ever saw you again and greeted you as Sergeant Lopez."
"Thank you, Captain Casey," Santana smiled before she made her way to the office. She placed the card in her pocket.
The conversation was replaying over and over again. She try to push the thoughts out of her mind as she entered Jim's office.
"What's up?" Santana asked.
Jim took a deep breathe, "We need to talk."
When Santana heard those words her heart sank, they never meant anything good. She slowly took a seat and waited for Jim to start talking again.
"The owner of this place wants to cut back," Jim said carefully.
"And?"
Jim took a deep breath, "Look Santana I am really sorry I know you have a little girl to provide for."
Santana clenched her jaw and tried to hold back her tears, "I've been here for three years!"
"I know," Jim said sadly, "But you're not 21, having you here is illegal so if anyone had to get fired it had to be you."
"I need this job Jim!" Santana exclaimed, "You have to help me!"
"My hands are tied," Jim said.
"This is bullshit!" Santana began, "Jim I need this job! You don't understand how bad I need it."
Jim pursed his lips before taking out an envelope from his drawer. He slowly handed it to Santana, "I am sorry. But there's nothing I can do."
Santana glared at the envelope in her hands but said nothing.
"That's you monthly payment. I added a couple hundred in there to get you by," Jim said, "I really am sorry, Santana."
Santana didn't say anything, she waited for Jim to finish so she could leave. She quickly got her stuff and made her way home. This hit her hard, she just lost the one thing that saved her and Quinn from going broke.
She cried on the way home, but she would never admit that to anyone.
When she got home she found Quinn singing Beth to sleep. That immediately put a smile on her face, she loved both of her girls.
She didn't tell Quinn about losing her job. She didn't have the heart to. When Quinn asked her why she was home so early Santana lied and said it was a light day of work and they let her go home early. That night Santana couldn't sleep very well, she stayed up all night wondering what would happen.
And the thought was frightening.
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The next few weeks Santana went on a mission to find a job but it was no use. She found nothing. There was literally nothing, she could not get a job anywhere. This sucked! How was she supposed to bring in the money if she couldn't get a job?
She still hadn't told Quinn about it, and she wasn't going to tell her, that is, until she got another job. She was trying really hard but it seems as God gad other plans for her. They went from bad to worse, money was tighter than it was before. The money Santana had gotten when she was let go was almost gone when it usually lasted about a month. Things weren't looking so good, she was beginning to get really desperate.
"Hey babe?" Quinn called from the kitchen.
Santana was in their room going through the pockets of her dirty clothes before taking them to wash.
"Yeah?"
"Do you have a 10 or a 20 on you? Beth needs diapers," Quinn said.
Santana thought back to how much money they had left to see if she had enough. She was about to answer when she felt something in the pocket she was digging in. She pulled out the paper like thing and it turned out to be a card.
Captain Casey's card.
Santana stared at the card for a few seconds, her eyes fixed on the number. A million thoughts crossed her mind as she stared at the card.
"Babe?"
"Yeah, I'll go get them right now," Santana said finally.
She stuffed the card into her jacket and made her way over to the night stand to grab the money for Beth's diapers. She said goodbye to Quinn and quickly hurried out.
She made her way down to the lobby of the run down complex, where there was a phone for the use of the people who lived in the apartments. Santana made her way over, taking out the card. She stared at it for what seemed forever.
She took a deep breath finally getting the courage to do it, she picked up the phone and dialed the number. She waited patiently for the phone to be answer.
"Captain Casey, United States Army recruiting center."
Here goes, Santana thought to herself.
"Hey Captain Casey, this is Santana Lopez. We met at a bar a few weeks ago," Santana began.
"Right, I remember you Santana. How are you? You still working at that bar?" The captain asked, "You know you could still join the Army."
"Actually that's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about," Santana said, "What do I need to do to get enlisted?"
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"You'll never guess who called," Quinn began with a smile on her face.
It was a few days after Santana had called Captain Casey, within those few days she had met with the captain several times and they began the process to get enlisted. Problem was, she still hadn't told Quinn.
"Who?" Santana asked as she played with Beth, who was sitting on her stomach giggling. The three of them were on the couch laying down watching a movie.
"Rachel Berry," Quinn smiled.
"The hobbit!?" Santana cringed.
"'Obit," Beth giggled.
Santana chuckled, "That's right, little Q."
"Santana, be nice."
"Santa," Beth smiled.
"Beth finds it funny," Santana shrugged.
Quinn rolled her eyes and continued, "Anyways, she said she wanted to have a Glee Club reunion at Breadsticks this Saturday."
This made Santana perk up, this Thursday and Friday she was going up to MEPS to have an army physical and to officially sign her contract.
"She told me that she tried to contact you but I told her I would," Quinn said, "Look, I know we are on a tight budget but I have saved all my tips from the diner and I think we can afford going."
Santana sighed, she knew Quinn really wanted this, "I don't know if I can, Jim asked me and some other guy that works at the bar to go to Cleveland to pick up a shipment of booze this Thursday and I told him I would." Santana lied.
Quinn pouted.
"It might be a couple days, figured we could use the money."
"But you'll make it won't you?" Quinn asked, "San, I really want to go."
Santana gave Quinn a small smile, "I'll try."
Quinn smiled and kissed Santana.
Santana couldn't help but feel the guilt at the pit of her stomach. Quinn was going to kill her when she found out.
But she had to this, for Quinn and Beth.
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Saturday Afternoon.
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She was officially enlisted in the United States Army. Her MOS was 91Bravo, Airborne. She couldn't help but feel really proud of herself. She was going to make something out of herself, she would finally be able to provide for the two people that depended on her.
Her ship date? One week from now.
Quinn was going to kill her.
Santana took a deep breath and knocked on the door in front of her as she pushed these thoughts to the back of her mind.
She knocked a couple more times before the door opened.
"Santana Lopez?"
"Mrs. Fabray," Santana greeted, "Do you have a moment? I would like to talk to you… It's about Quinn."
Judy Fabray immediately let Santana in, "Of course, come in."
Santana nodded and followed Judy in the house.
"Excuse the mess," Judy began as they entered the living room, "I just had a book club meeting."
Santana just nodded.
"So tell me? Do you know where Quinn is? How she's doing? Is she okay?" Judy asked frantically.
Santana was taken aback by the woman's worry, coming from the women that kicked her own daughter out.
"Where's your husband?" Santana cleared her throat.
"I am no longer with Russell," Judy sighed, "We have been separated for few months now."
Santana raised an eyebrow this was surprising.
"Listen Santana, I left Russell because I regretted letting him throw Quinn out, that was the biggest mistake of my life. For these past few months I have been looking for her but I can't find her. You have to help me," Judy said desperately, "Do you know where she is!?"
"Quinn has been living with me for the past few months and so has Beth," Santana said.
"Beth? Is that my granddaughter's name?"
Santana nodded, "Look I came to ask for a favor… This might be hard for you to hear but I need you to consider it."
"What is it?" Judy asked.
"Quinn and I live in Lima Heights Adjacent."
"That's a horrible place to live!" Judy exclaimed.
"Well it's all we can afford," Santana said, "Quinn works at a diner and I use to work at a bar before I got fired… Lately things haven't been going to so well. We're having a lot of financial problems and I can't provide for Quinn and Beth anymore," Santana said slowly.
"Are you here for money?" Judy asked and immediately went to her purse, "How much does Quinn need?"
"No," Santana immediately stopped her, "I'm not here for your money."
"Then what is it that you want? I don't understand?" Judy asked, "Santana, I really want to see my daughter."
Santana took a deep breath, "As I said it's becoming difficult to provide for them so I had to do something… I enlisted in the Army,"
Judy's jaw practically hit the floor, "Why would you do that?"
"Because I love Quinn," Santana said simply, "I leave for basic training in a week and I don't want to leave Quinn and Beth in Lima Heights by themselves. It would be too dangerous… So what I am trying to ask you Judy, is if you could please take them in while I'm gone, just until I can get back on my feet?"
Judy seemed hesitant, "Are you and Quinine… Together?"
Santana nodded, "Yes, we are."
Judy pursed her lips, "You're doing this for her… Does she know about this?"
Santana shook her head, "Not yet."
"Of course I will take them in Santana," Judy finally said.
Santana let out a sigh of relief.
"I can't wait to see my daughter."
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By the time Santana got home it was already 6 o clock. After she had talked to Judy she had gone to the recruiting station to make sure everything was set.
"Babe, I'm home," Santana called as she her bag on the couch.
Not long after that Quinn stepped out of their bedroom with Beth in her arms. Quinn looked beautiful, she was wearing a dress with a blue cardigan and boots. Beth was wearing a dress too, Santana had bought her that dress a few months back.
"Both of my girls look beautiful," Santana smiled as she went over to Quinn and greeted her with a kiss.
Quinn smiled, "I'm glad you're back. Now go get ready."
Santana rolled her eyes playfully.
"How was the trip?" Quinn asked.
Santana cleared her throat, "It was fine."
"Well, Beth and I missed you," Quinn said.
Santana smiled and kissed Quinn once more and the place a quick kiss on Beth's forehead, "I'll be quick."
Santana went off to their bedroom and picked out her clothes for the night. She still wasn't all for this dinner but she knew Quinn wanted it really bad so she couldn't say no. She was honestly in no mood to go see all the glee clubbers, she wanted to come home and rest, spend time with both of her girls. She took a deep breath before beginning preparing herself for the night.
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"Well I am so glad you could make it, Quinn," Rachel smiled as she hugged Quinn.
They had arrived at Breadstix, and Rachel immediately spotted them. Santana was so thankful that she had Beth in her arms, this way she wouldn't have to hug anyone.
"It's good to see you too, Santana," Rachel smiled as she turned to Santana.
"Yeah, same goes for you too," Santana said.
"Oh my god Quinn! Is this Beth!?" Rachel asked as she spotted Beth in Santana's arms, "Hey, cutie."
Beth however buried her face herself in the crook of Santana's neck.
"Hey it's okay," Santana cooed.
"She's really shy," Quinn explained.
Rachel nodded, "You must spend a lot of time with Santana if she is that comfortable with her."
Quinn turned to Santana and smiled at her, "Well, we are together so..."
"What? Really?" Rachel said slightly shocked.
"Rachel could you please stop holding them up. The rest of us would like to say 'hi', too," Mercedes smiled as she called from the table nearby.
Rachel was still a little shocked by the news but lead them to the table where all the gleeks were. Everyone immediately stood up to greet them, Santana however dodged every hug from them; she held on tightly to Beth. However, there was still a few people missing, Finn and Puck and Brittany weren't here yet. Honestly Santana was hoping Brittany and Puck weren't gonna come.
"Wow it's so good to see you guys," Mike commented as they all took a seat.
"Yeah," Tina smiled, "It's been ages since we've seen you guys, especially you, Santana. What have you been doing?"
Santana cleared her throat, "Well I've been around… Working."
"So where's everyone else?" Quinn asked.
"Well, Brittany is still in California, she's running her own dance studio," Rachel began, "Oh, and Artie had finals, so he couldn't make it."
"She is so adorable," Kurt interrupted as he stared at Beth, "She seems so attached to you, Santana."
"That's what I said!" Rachel exclaimed.
"Careful, Berry, you're gonna scare her," Santana said.
"She looks a little sleepy," Quinn said as she caressed Beth's cheek.
"How old is she?" Tina asked.
"About 10 months old," Quinn said.
Mercedes cleared her throat, "Have you heard from Puck?"
Santana let out a scoff.
Quinn took a deep breath, "No, the last time I saw him was when Beth was a couple months old… I haven't heard from his since."
"Well we're sorry to hear that but if you must know, Puck did turn his life around." Rachel said.
"Yeah and he screwed Quinn's up," Santana scoffed.
Rachel cleared her throat.
"How's Finn?" Quinn changed the subject.
"He's fine. He just came back from basic training," Rachel smiled, "He and Puck should be here any moment now."
"Puck is coming?" Quinn asked slightly shocked.
"Fucking great," Santana muttered.
"Babe, I didn't know," Quinn turned to Santana.
"Wait are you guys together?" Mike asked.
Before either of them could answer the two people approached the table.
"Finn you're here," Rachel gushed.
Santana clenched her jaw as she saw who was next to Finn. It was Puck, he was wearing an Air force uniform. What the hell was this? And that's when she noticed Finn was wearing a US Army Uniform.
"Wow, Quinn, it's good to see you," Puck smiled.
Quinn looked uncomfortable but said nothing.
Puck's attention suddenly turned to the child in Santana's arms. Beth was pinching Santana's cheeks and giving her wet kisses while giggling.
"Is this her?" Puck asked in awe.
"You mean the child you left Quinn with on her own?" Santana snapped.
Puck took a deep breath, "I don't see how this is any of your business,"
"Quinn is my business," Santana said, "and so is Beth."
Puck turned to Quinn, "Is that her name?"
Quinn nodded slowly.
The gleeks sat there awkwardly not knowing exactly what to do.
"Could I hold her?" Puck asked.
"No!" Santana said immediately.
"Santana," Quinn said softly.
"Are you serious right now, Quinn!?"
Quinn gave Santana a pleading look. Santana glared at Quinn but reluctantly let Puck take the child out of her arms. What surprised Santana the most was that Beth immediately started to cry.
"Mama," Beth cried as she reached out for Quinn.
Quinn stood up from where she was sitting and tried to calm Beth down.
"It's okay," Puck cooed, trying to calm her down.
"Santa!" Beth cried and reached out for Santana when she saw that Quinn wasn't taking her, "Santa!"
Santana didn't hesitate, she stood up and took Beth in her arms. She rocked gently and Beth slowly stopped crying.
Quinn sat back down with Santana and Puck took a seat next to Finn awkwardly.
"Well now that everyone's here lets order shall we?" Rachel said, trying to move pass the awkwardness.
They all agreed and soon the waitress came over and they all ordered. Conversation was flowing pretty well after the incident happened with Beth. Santana was actually having fun talking to Finn and Rachel; Quinn could not stop conversing with Mercedes.
Puck couldn't help but glare at the Latina and the child in her arms. He watched the interaction between Santana and Quinn, he watched when Quinn tried to feed Santana and how Santana would look at Quinn. And then it clicked.
"Where do you live now?" Puck finally asked.
Quinn looked up at Puck and the table suddenly got quiet.
"Well, I live with Santana," Quinn said.
"How long have you two been together? I mean you guys are together right? It would explain why Santana is looking at you like an idiot," Puck said.
"Fu-," Santana was cut off by Quinn's elbow, "Ow!"
"You don't have to be so rude about it," Quinn said to Puck, "And we've been together for about seven months."
"I imagine she has you living in Lima Heights?" Puck commented.
"Yes, we do live there, so what?" Santana finally snapped.
"I think that place is too dangerous to have Beth around there," Puck sighed.
"Yeah well it's all we can afford," Quinn glared.
"So Quinn why don't you tell us how you and Santana got together?" Mercedes asked trying to change to the subject.
"Well I got jumped because of Quinn and then she started making out with me," Santana said nonchalant.
"So you guys got together because she felt sorry for you?" Puck asked.
"Puck seriously?" Rachel scoffed, "Can we just have dinner?"
"You know Puck you don't have the right to judge who I'm with or how raise my daughter because you bailed on us. So while you were off doing God knows what, Santana was the one there for me! She was there for Beth too," Quinn exclaimed.
"Well this is just getting awkward," Mike said.
"Look I know I left and I'm sorry but I'm here now and I want to be there for you and Beth," Puck said.
Santana rolled her eyes, "And you think that makes up for everything you've done!? You weren't there when Beth took her first steps or said her first words. You didn't stay up all night when she got sick! You didn't work long shifts at a fucking shitty-ass job so you could provide for her! You didn't work your ass off so you could pay her medical bills or diapers or food! I did!" Santana exclaimed.
Quinn placed her hand on Santana's arm, "San, calm down. You're cursing in front of Beth."
"Jesus," Santana muttered.
Beth didn't look the slightest uncomfortable. She sat on Santana's lap picking at Santana's plate and mumbled gibberish to herself.
"Look all I'm saying is that I can provide for both of you now," Puck began, "I'm in the military, you have no idea how many benefits you guys can get,"
"So is Santana," Finn chimed, "She just joined the Army."
Santana's eyes went wide.
"What?" Quinn exclaimed.
"Yeah I saw her file at the station today when I went to check in," Finn explained and turned to Santana, "I'm glad you joined, it's gonna do you some good."
"Thanks," Santana muttered.
She was in trouble.
"It's true!?" Quinn asked in shock.
"Babe, can we not talk about this in front of the gleeks," Santana asked.
"When were you going to tell me!? When you left!?" Quinn exclaimed.
"No, I was going to tell you tonight," Santana said.
"Well did you even ask me about this? Did you even consider me in this?" Quinn hissed, "I can't believe this, Santana!"
"Of course I considered you in this! I am doing this for you and for Beth," Santana hissed, "You know it would be best if I went home."
"You don't have to leave," Rachel and Tina protested.
"It's actually best if we both left," Quinn said as she glared at Santana, "Obviously we have things to talk about."
Despite the protest from the rest of the glee clubbers, Quinn still decided she wanted to leave. Both she and Santana said their goodbyes. As they made their way out the door. They stopped when they heard Quinn's named being called.
"What do you want Puck?" Santana practically hissed.
Puck however ignored Santana, he instead handed Quinn a folded piece of paper.
"What's this?" Quinn asked.
"My number. You know in case you ever need anything, in case Beth ever needs anything," Puck said.
"We have managed just fine without you," Quinn said, "Look, I won't stop you from seeing Beth but I don't want anything from you."
Puck looked at Quinn a little taken aback.
"We, um, we have to get going," Quinn sighed.
With one last look at Puck the trio made their way out of the restaurant.
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Santana finally finished putting Beth down to sleep in their room. She took a deep breath before heading to the living room where Quinn was waiting. This was going to be a rough night.
When she entered the living room she found Quinn pacing back and forth, not knowing what to do with her hands. However she came to a stop when she saw Santana, she didn't say anything though. Santana made her way towards Quinn, preparing herself.
"Look-"
Santana was interrupted when Quinn's palm connected with her cheek.
"Ow!" Santana exclaimed, "What the hell, Q?"
"How could you join without telling me!?" Quinn exclaimed, "Did you even think about me!? About Beth!? What are we going to do without you!?"
By now Quinn was crying.
"I am doing this for you, both of you! I need to provide for her, I need to give her a better life. Don't you understand? I want you both to have a better life, Quinn."
"By joining the Army!? Are you insane!?" Quinn continued, "You have no idea how much I love you for doing this but please don't sacrifice yourself for us!"
"Quinn, I could put you through college if I join," Santana tried, "I can give that to you. You will finally be able to do whatever you want."
"College?"
Santana took a deep breath, "I saw the pamphlets in your jacket."
Quinn shook her head frantically, "I don't want that if you leave!"
Santana took a hold of Quinn's hips and pulled her close, "Quinn this is something I have to do for both of you."
"What about your job?" Quinn asked.
Santana cleared her throat, "I got fired a few weeks back."
"What!?"
"I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry, but when I tried to find a job I couldn't and we were running out of money… I-I just had to do something!" Santana exclaimed, "I am not gonna let Beth grow up in Lima Heights, I don't want you to live here for the rest of your life!"
"But I don't want you to go!" Quinn cried.
"Baby," Santana tried.
Quinn buried her face into Santana's neck as she cried, "I don't want you to go!"
"I'm doing this for us," Santana whispered and kissed the side of her head.
"What am I just supposed to stay here with Beth?" Quinn asked.
Santana cleared her throat, "While I'm gone for Basic Training you will be staying at your mom's okay."
"My mom?" Quinn asked confused.
"After I enlisted I went to go talk to her, I had to find a safe place for you to stay while I'm gone. Turns out she left your dad a few months back and she has been looking for you… She agreed to take you in."
Quinn continued to shake her head.
"I promise you we will get through this," Santana said as she hugged Quinn as tight as she could.
"We have to get through this," Quinn cried.
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