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Chapter 3

Brittany couldn't believe it was less than eight hours later and she was once again found herself standing in front of Santana's apartment building. The difference was this time she wasn't there because Santana had called crying asking for help with Liam. This time Brittany was there because she had this overwhelming need to know how Liam was feeling today and if Santana had gotten any sleep. When Brittany woke up after six hours of sleep her first thoughts were of Santana and Liam. She was trying to convince herself it's just the doctor in her wanting to follow up on how Liam is doing today but she knows it's something more. She feels connected to Santana and Liam, and it's more than the simple connection that she delivered Liam. Brittany feels emotionally connected to them.

Brittany keeps staring at Santana's apartment building trying to decide where to ring the intercom button or not. She could just get Santana's phone number from her patient and call her instead of showing up on her doorstep. However, since neither Santana nor Liam is her patient it wouldn't be professional to get the phone number the file. Brittany was making her head spin with all of this thinking and people were starting to stare at her for just standing there looking at the building so she quickly pressed the intercom button.

"Good afternoon how may I help you?" A man's voice asked.

"I'm Dr. Brittany Pierce here to see Santana Lopez."

"Please repeat your name."

"Dr. Brittany Pierce."

"Thank you, one moment please…..Miss Lopez has given permission for you to enter the building." Brittany opened the front door and walked into the lobby. The man sitting behind the reception desk was a younger man this time. "Do you need directions to Miss Lopez's apartment?"

"No thank you, I've been here before." Brittany walked to the elevator and got in pushing the button for the 15th floor. When she got in front of Santana's door she knocked and almost immediately the door opened to reveal Santana dressed in only a light blue terry cloth robe that went down to her knees. Her hair was wet and uncombed which meant she must had just gotten out of the shower.

Brittany was about to speak when Santana grabbed her arm pulling her quickly into the apartment, "Hey baby", Santana said quickly and before Brittany could react she felt Santana's lips on hers. Santana wrapped her arms around Brittany's neck and kissed her. The kiss ended as quickly as it started and before Brittany could react all. Santana hugged Brittany's neck tighter so she could whisper in her ear, "Please just play along with me. I'll explain later." Brittany didn't know what else to do so she nodded her head just then she heard someone clear their throat.

"I am still her Santana."

Santana ended the hug but then grabbed Brittany's hand intertwining their fingers. Brittany then noticed a Latina woman standing near them dressed in a grey woman business suit. "And just exactly why is that you are still here Elsa? I told you to leave ten minutes ago."

This Elsa woman looked Brittany up and down with judging eyes which made Brittany feel self-conscience. She was dressed in an old pair of faded jeans with a hole in one knee, a black Dr Who t-shirt and a pair of old navy chucks.

"Aren't you going to introduce me to your girlfriend?" Elsa was staring at Brittany. Brittany was doing her best to stare back so she didn't look like she was intimidated by this woman, whoever she was, but the woman's stare was hard and cold.

"This is Dr. Brittany Pierce my girlfriend." Santana squeezed Brittany's hand hoping it would encourage Brittany to just go along with her.

"Manners never were one of Santana's strengths. I'm Elsa Hernandez, Santana's ex-wife." Elsa held her hand out for Brittany to shake it but since Santana was holding her right hand it was impossible for Brittany to shake it. Besides once Brittany heard that the woman standing in front of her was Santana's ex-wife she suddenly felt like physically hurting the woman. Brittany was a doctor and took an oath to heal people and to do no harm to them but right now she would love nothing more than to cause this woman so physical pain.

Santana noticed how Brittany's body tensed when Elsa said she was her ex. "Elsa we are finished so please leave." Santana's tone of voice was full of frustration and Brittany could tell Santana was getting emotional. When Elsa made no move to leave Brittany decided to play along and do what a good girlfriend would do and protect her girlfriend.

"Santana wants you to leave so I suggest you leave now." Brittany stood in front of Santana still holding her hand.

Elsa laughed out loud which angered Brittany even more. "Who are you to tell me to leave a place that once was my home?"

"I'm Santana's girlfriend that's who and you aren't welcome here anymore. You are divorced and have no reason to see Santana at all. Now I suggest you leave before I call 911 and have you hauled away by the police for trespassing."

Elsa laughed once again, "Oh please, I'm one of the top attorney's in Chicago you don't scare me and neither does the police. However, as much as I would love to stay and continue our little conversation but I've got to get back to work. I'll be in touch Santana." Elsa said as she walked to the door.

"Leave you key cards to the building and MY apartment. I don't want any more unexpected visits or any contact from you at all Elsa. Don't forget I'm a damn good lawyer myself and you don't want to mess with me. " Elsa looked at Santana and then took two key cards out of her blazer pocket and put them in Santana's hand before opening the door and the slamming it as she left.

Once Elsa was gone Santana quickly let go of Brittany's hand, while also letting the key cards fall out of her other hand to the floor, and ran to the nursery to check on Liam. Brittany picked up the two key cards Santana had dropped on the floor and put them on the small table by the door. She didn't know what to do so she decided to just stand there and wait for Santana to come back. Brittany's mind wandered back to the kiss as she touched her lips with her index finger. The kiss was unexpected and quick but Brittany felt something in the kiss that she had never felt before in a kiss. She wasn't sure what it was but it left her wanting more.

About five minutes later Santana walked back into the living room to find Brittany standing there. Their eyes met briefly before Santana motioned for Brittany to take a seat on the couch. Santana sat there for a few seconds before blurting out, "I'm so sorry Dr. Pierce. I was going out of my mind because Elsa just showed up and then the doorman rang to tell me you were here to see me. I told Elsa my girlfriend was on her way up thinking it might persuade her to leave but of course she didn't leave because she's so damn stubborn and possessive. When I opened the door I knew if I didn't greet you like I would my girlfriend that Elsa would know that I was lying. She has excellent observation skills. So that's why I kissed you….Oh my God I kissed you!" Santana covered her face with hands.

"Santana it's ok." Brittany tried to reassure Santana.

Santana shook her head no while still covering her face. "No it's not. I'm so so sorry. You were probably so grossed out by being kissed by another woman. "

Brittany couldn't help but smile, "Santana, please look at me." Santana reluctantly took her hands away from her face and looked at Santana. "That's much better. First of all, please call me Brittany. I should have told you to do that last night. Secondly, you don't have to apologize for pretending we are girlfriends. Thirdly, I was most definitely not grossed out by you kissing me. I hate to break it to you but you aren't the first woman to kiss me. I love my sweet lady kisses just like you do."

"Oh, so you're a lesbian too?" Santana eye's a small glint in her eyes.

"Yes I am so just relax. If it's not too forward of me can I ask you why Elsa was here?"

Santana let out a sigh. "I had just taken a shower and was on my way to the kitchen when I heard someone trying to get in the front door. I looked out the peephole and saw it Elsa. I wasn't thinking and immediately opened the door to confront her. I should have just kept the door closed. The building key card got her in the building but I had the code changed on the apartment door when she moved out so she couldn't have gotten in with her key card. She told me she gave me all of the key cards she had when she moved out but something told not to trust her and I was right not to. Anyway, I asked her why she was here and she said she wanted to know if now that the baby was born if I'd come to my senses and realized it would be better to put the baby up for adoption. She said she was willing to take me back. I had just told her that I wanted her to leave when the doorman rang to tell me you were here to see me." Santana's voice trembled with emotion as she spoke.

Brittany couldn't believe the nerve of Elsa to even show up at the apartment let alone ask Santana if she was ready to put Liam up for adoption now. "Did she ask to see Liam?"

Santana shook her head no, "I wouldn't have let her see him even if she had asked to. I don't want someone that toxic around my son. I'm sorry you got caught up in my drama."

"Please stop apologizing it's really ok. To be honest though I was finding it difficult being in the same room with that woman and holding myself back from slapping her. I don't understand how she could turn her back on her own unborn child because he isn't perfect in her eyes. She turned her back on her family and that's just about the lowest thing anyone can ever do. I for one would be honored and proud to call you and Liam my family." Brittany realized what she had said and turned away from Santana. She can't believe she actually said out loud what she was thinking and feeling.

Santana put her hand on Brittany's leg, "That's the sweetest thing anybody has ever said to me." Brittany turned and when she looked into Santana's eyes all she was sincerity and honesty.

Brittany felt the need to quickly change the subject all the same. "Um…so I heard you say you are a lawyer?"

Santana removed her hand from Brittany's leg, "Yes, I am a lawyer. I'm actually an unemployed lawyer at the moment. I got the apartment in the divorce and Elsa doesn't have to pay me alimony every month." Santana hesitated wondering if she should tell Brittany the whole story. She really liked having Brittany around and felt there was a connection between them. The connection got stronger every time she saw Brittany. It was like they were destined to be in each other's lives. Santana wasn't sure if that meant as friends or something more but judging from the spark she felt when she briefly kissed Brittany it was definitely something more.

"Elsa and I met our third year of law school at NYU. We clicked right away because we both were career driven and had the same goal of becoming one of the best female lawyers in NYC. After graduation and passing the BAR exam we both got jobs in prestigious law firms in NYC. We got married five years ago and even though we both worked long hours our marriage seemed to work. Then about eighteen months ago Elsa got a job offer here in Chicago. I didn't even know she had been looking for a job in Chicago. The job was her dream job so I resigned from my job and we moved to Chicago. I love being a lawyer but it was taking over my whole life and I was starting is discover it wasn't enough to make my happy. I really wanted to start a family so three months after we moved to Chicago we started insemination procedures and I got pregnant on the second try. I told Elsa I didn't want to look for a job until after the baby was born and was at least 3 months old. We were more than financially set with her job plus had put money into investments over the years so I had some money of my own. The rest of the story you know. To be honest I don't think our marriage would have lasted no matter what because when we got married we both were so career driven that's all that matter to us. Then I started to want more. Elsa's main love is her career and I don't think that will ever change. (Santana paused for a few seconds) Here I am going on and on about myself and I haven't even asked why you stopped by to see me."

Brittany suddenly felt nervous and looked down at her hands blushing. "Um…I was just wondering how Liam was feeling today and if you managed to get some sleep."

Santana thought Brittany suddenly being shy and blushing was adorable. "Liam slept for three hours after you left then I nursed him. Even though he burped three times after he nursed, I laid him on my bed and rubbed his tummy just in case he filled up with gas again. He fell asleep and that's when I went to take a shower. He should be waking up soon to nurse again. I also need to give him a bath. Thanks again for coming over in the middle of the night last night. When Liam wouldn't stop crying I thought about calling his pediatrician but I don't think he's the pediatrician for Liam. He hasn't done anything to make me feel that way. I just get the idea he doesn't have a lot experience with babies with Down's. I called the hospital looking for you because I trust you."

Brittany blushed again hearing Santana called because she trust her. "It's ok that you called me. I was actually wondering why you called me instead of Liam's pediatrician. I know a pediatrician whose specialty is children with disabilities and special health issues. I really think you would like her. I can make a referral for Liam to see her if you'd like me to."

"That sounds great. I trust your opinion so if you say she's a good pediatrician that's all I need to know. I just remembered the woman I talked to last night at the hospital saying that you were going to be off for three days so I'm sure you've got better things to do on your time off than dealing with my drama filled life. Thank you again for pretending to me my girlfriend."

"Please stop thanking me. I've had a rough three weeks at work covering for other doctors besides seeing my own patients so I'm happy to have three days off. I guess I'd better go." Brittany took a card out of her pants pocket and handed it to Santana. "This is my card with all of my numbers on it. I already wrote my personal cell phone number on the back of it for you. If you need any help with Liam or if you just want to hang out give me a call."

Santana loved how Brittany had written her personal number on the card before she even came to see her. "Thanks, I'd really like to…" Santana didn't finish what she was saying because Liam crying was suddenly heard over the baby monitor. "I guess duty calls. Thanks again for everything Brittany."

Santana and Brittany got up from the couch at the same time. Santana walked towards the nursery and Brittany walked towards the front door. Brittany's hand was about to open the door when Santana spoke, "Did you want to see Liam before you leave?"

Brittany got a huge smile on her face and nodded her head yes.

TBC