Present...
"Hearing both sides and both arguments I dismiss this case,Brittany Pierce all charges are dropped." Those words were heaven to me as I turned and hugged my lawyer who was clearly taken back by my reaction. I thanked him over and over until I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around and there was the only person I really wanted to see at the moment.
"Oh baby." Santana cried wrapping her arms around my neck. I hugged her back tightly." We start our new life now." I whispered in her ear not allowing this to ever happen again." Ok baby." San agreed without arguing as she leaned over to kiss Me." congratulations are in order." A officer Santana knew very well came up behind us as I turned Noticing how tense my girlfriend was which made me wonder what had went on with these two during her time in prison?" Thanks" I said softly before grabbing Santana's hand and taken off out the door. The car ride home was very quiet as we both sat in our own heads thinking.
I couldn't stop thinking of Santana's court date they took her away from me. Eight years ago "Promise me you will be alright?" I cried anxiously that morning as we both got ready for court." They have nothing really on me babe I should be alright." I didn't believe a word of that crap she was spitting out." Baby maybe you should just stay here with Quinn and Puck." Santana suggested holding both my shoulders tightly as she looked into my eyes." No, I am not staying here with your friends I want to go to be there for you." I firmly declared knowing I would never stay away from her." Ok, but if things go bad baby I want you back here both Quinn and Puck know to stay here with you." I shook my head.
"I can't live without you." Santana wrapped her arms around my neck and I hugged her as I started to cry." I don't want you to go away." I cried always fearing something like this would happen." I know baby I don't want to leave you either but if I have to for a little bit, promise you will wait for me?" I couldn't believe she was second guessing that I would never leave her no matter what." I am here San, I'm not going anywhere." The words 'guilty' and 12 months in Westfield's women's correctional facility were the only two things my mind picked up as I found myself fallen to the bench not being able to stand anymore. I couldn't breathe and it felt like my chest was tightening up as I couldn't handle this. "Brittany , Brittany." I heard Santana beg for me to look up but I was frozen. I stood unable to move until I heard Santana scream "wait for a moment." Then I was thrown out of my trance knowing I had to see her before they took her away. I rushed to the front before they could handcuff her.
She was already crying hard as I wrapped my arms around her. My body started to shake as did hers and we both couldn't tell which tears belong to whom as we held each other for dear life." I am so sorry Britt, baby."Santana whispered in my ear." Don't leave me San." I cried holding tighter not wanting her to leave." Just twelve months and less time with good behavior baby." She tried to make that seem like a positive thing, I shook my head." I am going to miss you soo much." The guard grabbed Santana's arm away from my waist announcing it was time to go annoyed." Baby, don't cry we will talk soon trust me Brittany were going to be alright. Quinn and Puck will take good care of you." I watched them take the only person in the world that I ever loved this much away in handcuffs until I couldn't see them anymore then I lost it. Puck had come to courthouse with me this morning in case she wasn't coming home while Quinn stayed at our house because she was pregnant and the stress wasn't good." Come on Brittany let's go." I shook my head." This can't be happening." I thought out loud. Pulling me in his arms." I am sorry." I hugged him back for a moment until I calmed myself down enough to get out of this hell hole. At home Quinn was just as upset with the verdict and started to cry so I decided to go up into our room and let Puck take care of his wife. Lying down on the heart pillow San had gotten me for our first date I sniffed the scent that was a mixture of the two of us.
Ten years ago
"What is this?" I looked down at the little black ring box hoping to god it wasn't a ring we hadn't known each other but for two weeks now." Silly it's not a proposal just open it." Santana instructed. I stared at her for a moment not able to read her face I popped open the little box and there sat a little purple rock which was my favorite color so I smiled. Underneath was a piece of white paper I took both the rock and paper out and placed the box on my lap as I unfolded the piece of paper. In it read 'Please go on a date with me this Saturday? 'I defiantly didn't have to think about my answer as I rolled my eyes how romantic and cheesy this gesture was at the same time" Of course silly." Santana was stoked and she admitted how scared she had been I would say no which led to us having a discussion about not being afraid to ask each other about anything. That Saturday I woke up early ready to get on with the day. This wasn't any typical date I was guessing how it started at nine in the morning. She had said packed three different outfits with shoes and whatever I needed in a gym bag and the first outfit would be something for the outdoors and tennis shoes.
I had an idea but I didn't want to look like a fool if I was wrong so I was just going to wait to see if I were right by chance when we got there. When she knocked on the door I almost fell downstairs trying to get to the door fast enough." Hello gorgeous." Santana greeted with two coffee cups in her hand." Don't worry yours is cappuccino I know you don't drink coffee." She winked as my eyes widened totally swooned by her." Thank you beautiful." We were kind of matched which was funny she had on black shorts and a black wife beater and I had basically the same outfit but in grey. Grabbing my phone, keys and wallet from the kitchen table I was ready to go. "Do you have sunglasses?" Santana asked noticing I didn't have a pair in my hand." In my car I will get them on our way to your car." She nodded a few times as we walked out of my apartment. At first I had been afraid to show Santana my apartment, it wasn't because I was dirty or anything like that It was because of how big her house was. When I finally confessed this San was so caring and understanding but she did give me a lecture about being proud of who I am and where I live. We went hiking which I had thought we were but wasn't sure. It was fun and we even got to see a few forest animals on our way through the trails. At the end we raced back to the car and although I was in shape she beat me by a lot awfully." Winner right here." She started doing a victory dance as I rolled my eyes. Taken my water bottle I squirted her a little then started to laugh hard that is until she took her lid off hers and soaked me with the rest of her water. Now we were both laughing as I wrapped my arms around her trying to get her just as soaked.
" Hey now." She exclaimed but I knew she wasn't mad." You're going to have to strip now I don't want a wet rat in my car." Santana pointed to my outfit." You planned this out." I rolled my eyes but the joke was on her as I dropped my shorts and shirt uncovering my bikini I was wearing underneath my clothes. Her mouth dropped as her eyes landed on my stomach. "So where else are we going?" I asked as Santana tried to keep her mouth from off the ground." That is a secret my dear now let's get back to my house and change." I loved Santana's sense of adventure and carefree attitude.
Present
"Baby let's go back home." Brittany Pierce climbing into the car next to her girlfriend." Sure but there is one place I want to go before we go home." Santana grabbed my hand over the console and gave it a squeeze. I looked at our hands that fitted together perfectly.
" Let me drive." She suggested." You don't have your license back yet."Santana shrugged her shoulders." I still know how to drive." She laughed." Ok but if we get caught I am killing you." Santana shook her head." My lovely girlfriend everyone." Brittany stuck in her tongue out as she climbed right back out of the car. After half an hour we pulled up to a jewelry store that made me gasps." What are we doing here?" Santana placed her finger over my lips." Quiet just follow." I nodded as she pulled her finger back." Taken my hand we walked into the building together. As soon as I was right in front of millions of shiny rings my heart started to race like a race car as She pushed me a little in front of her." Go look." She whispered in my ear." Really?" I asked stunned by how pretty all the jewelry was in this place." Of course my fiancé needs a ring." My head snapped quickly to look at her face.
"What?"Santana took my hand in hers." Brittany it's about time, don't you think?" tears started filling in my eyes." Yes, yes I do." Wrapping my arms around her neck I pulled her into me." Oh my god I can't believe this." I cried." Brittany, I love you so much it hurts me to think what could have happened this morning in court. You were going to take the blame for me and I can't lose you babe I want you to be mine forever." I cried harder hearing her say that." Let's do this then." I wiped a few tears off my face smiling as I took a few deep breaths before turning around leaning my back against San's front." Help me." I announced.
" Of course." She said before kissing me on the side of the head. An hour later we found two rings that were the most striking rings in the world. I had to beg San to get one as well as she went on about how she didn't believe in rings but to please me she picked one out surprisingly on her own" Thank you baby for this." Santana shook her head." No thank you." With that we jumped in the car and went home to celebrate in private before we called up everybody we needed to and tell them our good news. My mother was a different story altogether but I called her anyhow. Eight years ago "what is going on Britt?" my mother asked concerned on the other end of the phone as I hysterically cried into the receiver wished she lived closer." It's San mom, she is in prison." My mother went silent for a few seconds and for a moment I questioned if she hung up on me or not until I heard her voice." What did she do?" I knew she could easily look it up so I had to tell her the truth." They charged her with carrying a bag full of drugs across the Mexican border." I answered ashamed." Did she do the crime?" I knew my mother wasn't judging she had done way worse than carry a bag for someone.
"Yes." I whispered." Then she is going to have to do the time sweetie, how long?" I cried harder." Twelve months she got less because she made a plea bargain but mom I don't think I can stand being without her that long." I admitted feeling my chest start to hurt badly." I think I am having a heart attack." I yelled feeling really sick." You will get through this, Al I am getting the first plane ride I can to Ohio and I will be there for you until she comes home." Hearing that my mother was coming made me feel somewhat safe." You don't have to." I tried to say but she cut me off and said she would text the time she should be in. I got off the phone and rushed to my bathroom vomiting everything I had to eat that day which wasn't much. I walked down stairs to where Puck and Quinn sat on the couch both watching some kind of show.
Both looked in my direction concerned and ready to do anything I asked." What is it?" Puck asked nicely." My mom, she is coming tonight sometime so you guys can still stay here or go home." I explained hoping they would go home so they didn't have to spend their time panicking about me." I appreciate everything you have done I do." I let them know not to be rude." We love taken care of you Brittany and we promised Santana." Puck explained knowing if they didn't when She got out they would be on her hit list." That means a lot to me but Quinn is pregnant she shouldn't be stressed or lose sleep." I pointed to her belly." Trust me I will be sleeping all the time just tonight the baby is very active." My eyes widened hearing that. Walking over to the couch I sat down beside her." Can I feel?" I asked nervously. Quinn nodded." Sure you are aunt Brittany." She said making my heart melt. I placed my palm on the side of her stomach and Quinn took it instantly placing it near her front where I felt two little soft kicks. My eyes filled with excitement." Beautiful." I said loving how that felt on my palm." There is really something alive in there." Quinn and Puck laughed together.
"Yes Britt he is in there." I leaned over and kissed her belly." Hey little one I can't wait to meet you. Your aunt Santana can't either." I added knowing how excited my girlfriend was to meet her best friend's child. "So your mother Brittany has she met San before?" Puck asked curiously." No, they have talked a few times over the phone but no they haven't met face to face yet." Puck nodded taken the information in." what does she think of the whole situation?" I knew Quinn and Puck didn't know much either about the drug cartel their best friend was into." She is concerned, of course we all are and this was a very shocking thing to me as well as her. Santana just trusts too many people I think which doesn't excuse what she did but she is a good person and doesn't deserve to be locked up." Puck agreed." Baby, we will all be here for her as well as you through this whole sentence and even after she gets out. We love both of you and whatever is going on with Santana we will help her find some help." Quinn explained holding both hands on her stomach now." Thank you both." My mother got to the house around six in the morning and I hadn't slept any waiting for her text or call to say she was here. I ran to the door and swung the door opened not caring if it hit the wall or not as I threw myself in my mother's arms. She dropped her bags but I didn't care I needed her to hold me and tell me everything was going to be alright and that is what she did." Oh baby let's go inside and sit down and talk." She suggested but I had other plans." Let's go talk to the prison and see if we can see her." I said anxious to be able to see my girlfriend. Suddenly I hear Puck call for me." Travis king is on the phone for you." He called out and I ran back in the house to Puck and took the home phone from him." Hello." I greeted hoping he had good news.
" Brittany, hi this is Travis King I spoke with Santana earlier at the prison she wanted me to tell you when visiting hours are and that she would be able to call you tomorrow." I listened to him before asking many questions about where she was. I didn't get much answers but he promised me tomorrow I could ask her. Coming back to the front of the house my mother was now inside with her bags by the steps looking around as Puck sat on the couch." Sorry that was our lawyer he said Santana can call me tomorrow and that we can see her this weekend." I announced as I walked up to my mother." This is a beautiful house Brittany." I nodded." It's hers." I said." But yours too." Puck said arching an eyebrow." I guess in a way yes." I shrugged." Show me where I will be staying." My mother asked looking directly at me now." Taken her hand I grabbed one of the bags as she did as well as we walked up the stairs and I took her into our bedroom." With me." my mother was hesitant." You sure?" I nodded." I will sleep on her side and you can sleep on mine." I explained placing her bag down next to the closet." You have changed those sheets right?" I rolled my eyes." Of course mother." She smiled a little at me." kid you're strong you have been through hell in your life time and no one deserves any of what you have gone through but you will get through this the both of you." I leaned into my mother for support." I love you kiddo." She kissed the top of my head." I love you too mom."
Present
"Tell Santana I want to talk to her." My mother demanded as I rolled my eyes knowing where this was going." Ok but be nice." I warned." Your mother wants to talk to me I am assuming." Santana said knowing the answer already." Hello Susan." Santana greeted knowing she was in for a big lecture." What is this I heard about court today?" Susan demanded wanting to know everything." Some misunderstanding Susan I promise you we are not into any drugs or into any drug cartel anymore in this house." I smiled shaken my head beside her on the couch listening to her bull shit. She slapped me on the thigh kind of hard causing me to push her over." So you two are finally tying the knot?"Susan continued." Yes that is right." Santana said excited." Well congrats you two then but if you break her heart I will run you over and stick your body in a place no one will ever be able to find you am I clear?" Santana hummed in response having heard this threat before." I love Brittany and that is the last thing I would ever want to do. You know how much I freaking love your daughter Susan she is a spoiled brat and everyone knows that." I nudged her in the arm as I scrunched up my nose at that word 'brat' but I knew I was spoiled by my woman and I was proud." Better of got her a beautiful ring." Susan continued.
"Damn right I did." Susan had nothing else to say so she demanded her wedding invitation before anyone else and wished them both luck." Your mother is a trip." Santana exclaimed getting off the phone with her future mother in law." I know. She just doesn't want what happened before to happen again." Santana knew Brittany was talking the time she lost because she was in prison." That was a bad year for the both of us sweetie." Santana leaned over and gave her soon to be wife a kiss on the lips." I will always try to make up for that time as long as I live Britt." Santana said firmly." I know." I said putting our foreheads together." Can we go to bed now?" I asked very tired." Sure, let's go." The next couple of weeks we did nothing but planned out the wedding." I can't wait to finally say I freaking do." I sung the last part as we walked through the store looking at wedding decorations. Santana had wanted to get a wedding designer but I wanted this to be a special thing between the two of us." See this is why we hire someone to do all of this."
My inpatient girlfriend reminded pointing at all the different kinds of decorations in front of us." Well we know our colors so let's just get all this stuff in our colors and we can't go wrong like that." I said not really knowing what I was doing." Um ok then." Santana said less confident then she had been a second ago about this whole thing." Trust me I got this." I said placing my arm on her shoulder.
