DO NOT OWN GLEE

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SpurBoy - Nice guess but NOPE! But thank you for letting me know I'm not predictable :)

Guest (1) - Thank you! I'm glad you like it and hopefully you like this chapter.

Rg521 - I'm glad you like it! I do like to have my secrets but I hope the things that are revealed in this chapter are up to your expectations.

Guest (2) - Glad you like the story :) Fishy indeed, all shall be revealed! Don't worry though: Brittana is endgame . With what you were saying about Santana always being at fault I've only found it to be the other way round. However, I will make it clear that both girls were at fault so it wont just be Santana's :)

Guest (3) - Haha sorry, that was the original idea but I had a major plot point that you see in this chapter that needed to happen before they met again. Wouldn't want to be predictable would I :D

Guest (4) - Thank you for defending me but I wouldn't worry to much about it. I like it when people tell me what they want to see, really helps with writers block. Thanks for reviewing :)

Heyaforlife - Thank you, I'm glad you like it :)

Mnxytwd - I'm glad you like the writing style, I find it easier to explain feelings this way and give more bulk to the chapters :) I'm hoping not to do that which is why I want to get more of it done so it can be regularly updated. However, I will post if I feel that the people who like this story have been waiting for far to long.

A/N - Thanks for the reviews! Santana's back in this chapter so we'll get to see the view from the other side :D Also, I'm not very happy with this chapter it could definitely be better but I hope you like it all the same :)

Chapter 3: And Everything Falls To Sh!t


Brittany's POV

Beep Beep Beep.

Urg, why isn't it set to radio? Olivia must have messed with the settings of my clock again. I reached over to turn off my alarm clock only to have a searing pain run down my arm. My eyes shot open and I was almost blinded by the amount of white in this room. Where the hell was I?

"Hey," Jiggy's voice spoke from the corner of the white room, "You're up!"

I turned my head to look at him, "What's going on?"

He got up and stood next to my bed, "You're in the hospital, TT."

Suddenly it all came back to me: the fire, Stilts' tank running out, carrying her out, the building collapsing.

"Where's Stilts?" I asked worriedly, "Is she okay?"

Jiggy chuckled, "She's fine, a bit bruised. We're more worried about you. They're all on their way, they had to do some paperwork on the fire before Irish would let them come."

"Does Annabelle know I'm here?"

"Yeah, she and Olivia are on their way. She also asked me to call Tina and Mike, so hopefully they'll take Olivia if your still in here when she goes away."

I breathed a sigh of relief before looking at myself for the first time, "How bad is the damage?"

Jiggy sighed, "We got you out before you got crushed but some debris hit your head pretty bad. You were unconscious when we got to you and your arm got some nasty burns. Nothing to serious apart from the broken leg-"

"Broken leg!?" I exclaimed looking down at my left leg which was being held in the air by a sling, "But that means..."

"No work for a while." Jiggy stated, "I wouldn't be too disappointed, some time off will do you good!"

I just glared at him. Before I could respond however the door to my room opened and in came the boys, Kathy, Stilts and Irish. Immediately Stilts was at the side of my non burnt arm and wrapping me in a hug.

"You saved my life."

"What are friends for!?" I rasped,

"I don't know how I can pay you back TT."

"Start with a drink," I chuckled, "We'll go from there."

Irish stood at the head of the bed, "What you did today was stupid, reckless and with complete disregard for your own safety."

"C'mon Chief!" Maps whined, "Give her a break!"

"No, Riley-Pierce took off her helmet and could've caused them both to perish had she passed out. You're lucky you made it out alive and as your Chief it's my obligation to tell you that if you pull that kind of crap again there will be hell to pay."

"Yes Chief." I replied solemnly,

"As your friend however," Irish continued with a smile, "I'm glad you're okay, both of you."

"Thanks Irish."

Then a small flash of blonde hair ran into the room followed by a worn out brunette.

"Momma, Momma, Momma!" She yelled propelling herself into my uninjured side,

"Liv!" I replied using my good arm to cuddle her, "Careful baby, Momma's fragile."

I looked at my little girl to see tears in her eyes as she tried getting as close as possible, I looked at Annabelle who in turn just looked away. Weird? I mean it's not like her WIFE almost DIED in a fire!

"Momma you gots an owie."

I nodded, "I got lots of owies, so I'm going to need lots of hugs to make me feel better."

"Hey kiddo," Jiggy spoke up, "Why don't we go get your Momma a snack? Hospital food is icky!"

Olivia looked torn, part of her wanted to stay with me while the other wanted to go and get me food. I leaned down to whisper to her, "I'll be here when you get back."

"Pinkie swear?" She asked extending her little finger,

"Pinkie swear." I replied wrapping my own around it,

She beamed and then ran off with her uncle Jiggy. I chanced another look at my wife who was now in what appeared to be an intense conversation with Stilts. That weird feeling erupted in my chest as I saw them get closer to each other. This was weird, I'd never been the jealous type. Why was it bothering me? Annabelle sighed and looked at me.

"I need to speak with my wife," She announced to the other people in the room, "Alone."

I exchanged a brief look with Bravo as he and the others began to file out. When the room was empty I noticed that Stilts had stayed behind and was awkwardly bouncing on her heels. However before I could comment on my best friends presence Annabelle started to speak.

"What the fuck, Britt." She snapped, "You could've been killed! You could've gotten Victoria killed! You have a daughter, you can't be doing these idiotic stunts any more! I could have been stuck looking after your daughter as a single fucking parent because you were so careless. God Brittany nobody can be that stupid!"

Well ouch, "I'm sorry-"

"You're always fucking sorry! Every time I'm forced to make dinner after a long day because you've been playing with the child. Every time I have to attend a work party alone because you've been called out last minuet. Every time you get stuck somewhere and I have to pick up Olivia because you haven't done any pre-planning- like always! Sometimes I feel like I'm married to a child. For fuck sake I didn't even want the first one-"

"Wait, what?" I asked in shock, "You didn't want Olivia?"

"No I didn't," She answered, "You wanted kids, I never did. Then you started going on and on about being a mother and I thought giving you a child would calm you down but obviously it didn't because you're still as wild as ever."

We were silent for a moment letting all the unsaid things hang in the air.

"I can't do this any more Brittany," Annabelle said quietly, "Pretending to be someone I'm not. I'm not meant to be a mother or a wife Bree, I can't keep acting a role that I'm no longer enjoying. The constant worry you're going to get yourself killed, being settled with that brat-"

"Don't you fucking call my daughter that." I snapped,

Annabelle and Stilts looked at me in shock, serves them right. Nobody will ever speak about Olivia that way. EVER.

"Forgive me," She continued, "I can't keep lying to myself, to you-"

"Lying to me?" I asked suddenly realising what was going on, "What have you lied to me about?"

Annabelle looked sympathetic before reaching back and taking the hand of my best friend. They looked at each other in a way she hadn't looked at me...ever.

"How long?" I choked out,

"Brittany-" Stilts started,

"I said, how long?"

"Two years." Stilts whispered,

"So all the late meetings, all the business trips."

Stilts just looked to the floor, I couldn't even find it within myself to be mad. Instead I just felt my heart rip from my chest. It was worse than the burns.

"I saved your life." I whispered,

"And I'll always be grateful you did, I love her Brittany," Annabelle said in a formal tone, "Please take both your things and your daughters things out of the house."

I shook my head, fighting back the tears, "Just get out."

"Twinkle-Toes..."

"Victoria," I said looking her in the eye watching the guilt cloud her features, "Just get out and stay away from me and MY daughter."

"Brittany please-" Victoria began before Jiggy walked in cutting her off,

He looked at me and then the joined hands of my wife and former best friend and his smile dropped as he put two and two together.

"Please leave before I call a doctor to remove you." I demanded softly,

"TT, I didn't want you to find out this way."

I scoffed feeling the tears brim in my eyes, "So what way did you want me to find out?"

"I-I-I..." Victoria stammered,

"Leave now." I said again,

"She's being too kind," Jiggy said for me stepping forward, "Get the fuck out."

Victoria wanted to say more, I could see it in her eyes, but Annabelle led her away. The second they were out the door I broke down. She'd lied to me for two fucking years! It's Santana and Quinn all over again, but at least they weren't hooking up! I'd been kicked out of my own home too, I have no money for a new place. I'm homeless.

Jiggy was at my side in an instant and wrapped his arm round me. I saw Kathy poke her head round the door and I nodded for them to come in. They'd all probably heard everything anyway. My little girl sat gently on the bed and Jiggy moved her next to me.

"Don't cwy Momma," She said innocently, "Your owie wont huwt soon."

I held her too me without saying anything. There'd be a time to explain all this to her but, for now, I just needed to be close to her. Our moment was interrupted by a knock on the door and there stood Tina and Mike.

I've never been so happy to see them.


Santana's POV

The weekly New Direction's barbecue was actually the highlight of my week. No rehearsal, no arguing with Dani, no drama. Just a group of people hanging out in the back yard of someone's house eating barbecued meat on our private housing complex. Complete tranquillity! As a world famous show choir we've had a few instances with people waiting outside of our houses and theatres in order meet us which is fine, except when they're creepy as fuck. In the end Rachel had been attacked so many times that we had a whole street of houses built and created a gated community. It was actually a really cool place to live.

"Yo Lezpez want some good old Puck sausage!" Puckerman called over from the grill,

I looked over from my place beside the pool and glared at him, "No thanks, I'm not a big fan of cocktail weenies."

I heard Quinn snigger from next to me, "Fair play Lopez."

I just chuckled to myself as Fabgay's pet hobbit got out of the pool and laid on the sun lounger next to Quinn's.

"Where'd your girlfriend go?" She asked warily, Dani wasn't too nice to Rachel or...anybody else for that matter,

"No idea." I replied, "She's being a bitch anyway."

"She's always being a bitch," Quinn quipped, "Why are you even with her?"

I shrugged, "Sue thinks it'd be good for publicity, with man hands over here being the shining star I need all the press I can get."

Quinn sighed, I know how much she hated these publicity stunts but hey they work! I just sent her a wink and turned to let the warm sun soak my back. I vaguely thought I should go and find Dani but to be honest I wasn't in the mood. She stormed off to get attention and I sure as hell wasn't gonna pay her any.

"So when do rehearsals start again?" Tina asked falling into the lounger next to me,

"Why are you in such a rush to start up again?" Quinn asked, "We only just got a break!"

Before she could Tina's phone rang and a confused look crossed her face, "One second. Hey Brody."

Who the hell is Brody?

"Yeah sorry, we're all in the back yard we didn't here the phone. Everything okay?"

I turned to see Tina's face drop dramatically.

"Is she okay? What happened?"

Tina began looking panicked and I turned round to look at Quinn who was just as confused as I was.

"Where's Olivia? Good. Okay Brody we'll be there soon."

She put down the phone and ran to Mike, then Tina started sobbing. They spoke hurriedly together and Mike's concerned look turned to one of alarm. What the hell is going on? I felt my blood boil, whoever made girl Chang cry would pay!

"Everybody!" Mike spoke up over the quiet chatter, "Tina and I need to go to the hospital quickly."

"Everything okay?" Will asked worriedly,

"A friend of ours just got caught in the Benny's fire, she's been rushed to hospital."

"Anyone we know?" Sam asked ready to go with them,

"That's not important," Mike replied, "Watch Nico till we get back and we wont be long."

They both then hurried into the house leaving the garden in a concerned silence. After they'd gone I turned round to Quinn and man hands, both where wearing similar confused looks on their faces.

"What the heck was that about?" Quinn asked,

"I hope their friend is okay." Rachel said worriedly,

"I didn't even realise Chang squared had friends that weren't us in this city."

"That's not nice Santana."

"When have I ever been nice Frodo?"

"Santana knock it off, Rachel she kinda has a point." Quinn snapped playing mediator between me and her girlfriend as usual,

"Thank you!" I replied, "All I'm saying is something is off here, I guarantee whatever comes out of this hospital visit can't be good."

Quinn made a noise in agreement and I opted to go find Dani before Fabgay and Berry started sucking face. I can withstand a lot but that is a sight I wouldn't wish on anyone. Besides Quinn's like my sister, but don't tell her I said that, watching her mack on anyone is disturbing. I'm sure she felt the same way about Dani. I chuckled to myself, it must have been twice as bad when Britt and I use to-

The smile dropping from my face. I hadn't spoken to Brittany since our stupid fight. It's well known I don't handle my emotions well, when she told me she was just going to up and leave with out even talking to me…it just sucked. I don't think that was either of our proudest moments but everything happens for a reason. I shook her from my thoughts and continued inside.

"Took you long enough."

Besides I doubt I'll see her again any time soon.


A/N - Santana's here! I wont write her POV often because I find it hard to get into her mindset. R&R - Tell me anything you wanna see and I might incorporate it :D