Amends

The three of them knew what this was. Atonement for Quinn, closure for Rachel, revenge for Santana. Quinn sat quietly with their glee family the entire night. She watched as Rachel walked down the aisle, looking positively angelic in her white dress. She flinched, but refused to look away when the brides shared their first kiss. She plastered on the biggest smile she could muster and congratulated them in the reception line. She ate the vegan meal—some sort of squash with mint sauce—choking down every bite. She watched as the bouquet and garter were thrown, and clapped politely along with the rest of the crowd. She watched them climb into the limo, all happy smiles and kisses.

And she knew her presence there said one thing: It should have been me. I'm sorry.