Thanks to everyone who reviewed. Sorry it took long for an update.
I do not own Glee or it's characters. I do not own the reality TV show "The Bachelor"
I'm sorry if you are tired of the girls bickering or picking on Mercedes, or if you feel that I am recycling the drama. This happens on the show. These are women fighting for the love and affection of one guy. Claws will be drawn, and people will single you out. The drama is lite in this chapter. I hope you enjoy!
Sorry For Any Grammatical Errors.
Sam was surprised to see Penny at his door.
"Sam we need to talk"
"Um, yeah sure. .. come in" Sam was curious to see what Penny had to talk to him about.
"I wanted to tell you something. It's not a secret or anything. It just never came up. I'm a very private person, I don't share everything about my personal life"
"I understand. What is if you want to tell me?"
"I have a 5 year old son." Sam was very surprised. "I didn't want to mention him until I saw how far I get. He is my world. His father and I have been broken up for 4 months. I don't know if I ready to get back out there."
"Why did you come on the show if you aren't ready to date?"
"My friends thought it would help me with the break up."
"Are you trying to tell me that you want to leave?"
No, I just wanted to tell you about my son. I would like to stay, maybe this is the fresh start I have been looking for."
"Well thank you for telling me about your son. I appreciate your honesty.
Sam was happy that Penny felt comfortable enough to tell him about her son and ex. He just hopes that she is not harboring any romantic feelings towards her ex.
The next morning after breakfast, the girls met Sam, Quinn, and Santana in the parlor for their next task.
"Good morning ladies. It's no secret that I love kids. The woman that I'm looking for should have the love of kids in common with me. This week we are taking the kids of a family shelter out for kids day. Kids day is an event I hold every year for underprivileged children in the community. We are hosting kids day here. So let's set up!"
Unbeknownst to the girls, Sam is testing how each girl interacts with the kids, then once kids day is over, the children will pick the winner.
Mercedes was put in charge of face painting. She wasn't the best face painter but she will try to make the kids faces pretty. While Mercedes was setting up the face painting area, she couldn't help but to think about what Tina said at the elimination ceremony. She was surprised that Tina's anger was aimed towards her. She thought they were on friendly terms. She guessed that the competition is what's making people turn on each other. Mercedes decided not to dwell on Tina's comment. If she didn't like her winning all of the time, then she was going to have to step her game up.
On the other side of the park, Tina was setting up the arts and craft area. She felt a little bad about how she reacted at elimination. She knows there's a good possibility that she is going home this week. She didn't mean to blow up like that. She was just tired of Mercedes getting special treatment. So in the words of Mercedes, she will step her game up.
Sam was excited for this task. He loves kids, and he loves giving back to the community. He knows that there are thousands of kids in family shelters, group homes, foster care, so he had no problem dedicating a day so they could be treated like regular kids. He hoped that all of the ladies treated the kids with respect. The only one he was worried about was Sugar. It was time for the festivities to begin. Santana and Quinn met up with him, so they could begin.
There were hundreds of kids there. Each girl had there station, and it looked like everything was running smooth. There was music, lots of food, games, rides, arts and craft, and everything was free. He looked at Mercedes and saw that she was making a little girl's face like a cat. He could tell Mercedes enjoyed making the children laugh. He saw Tina at the arts and crafts table, and she looked like a natural with the kids. Penny was in the storytelling section, and she was telling a very animated story and had the kids captivated. Brittany was a natural, the kids gravitated towards her. Marley had took a group of kids on the merry-go-round and she seemed a little was sitting and how one of the little girls painting her toe nails.
Sam was playing football with some of the older kids. They were very talented and fast. He had a lot of fun.
After the festivities was finished, he dismiss the ladies so that he could talk to the kids privately.
"Did everyone have fun?"
"Yea!" The kids shouted.
"Okay well now I want to see which of the girls did you have the most fun with.
Sam wasn't that surprised about the winner. He said goodbye to the kids, as the buses came and got them. Next he went to inform the girls who the winners were.
"Okay ladies, you all did an excellent job. The kids had a good time. I have a confession to make. ... The kids chose the winner of this task. Second place goes to... Penny." The girls clapped as Sam continued. "And the first place winner is...Brittany. My date with Penny will be tomorrow night and my date with Brittany will be the next night. So I hope you ladies have a good night."
Mercedes was kind of disappointed that she didn't win this week's task, but she is happy for Brittany and Penny, especially Brittany since she hasn't had any alone time with Sam.
The next morning, Santana and Quinn decided to talk to Sam to see where his head is at.
"Hey guppy. Excited for your date?"
"Um.. yea I'm looking forward to getting to know Penny better."
"I'm so excited. You guys are perfect for each other."
"Quinn, you hardly know her. How do you figure that we are perfect for each other?"
"You both enjoy the same thing. You always have fun when you go out with het."
"I have fun on all of the dates. I'm sure we will have fun, but I don't think it will go anywhere.:
"Why not? Is it because of Mercedes?"
"No its not. Penny just got out if a relationship with the father's of her child. There is a good chance that I am her rebound."
"So what are you going to do?" Asked Santana
"Enjoy myself on this date, and find out if she is still hung up on her ex."
"Well don't dwell on her ex. Just enjoy your date.", said Quinn with a big smile on her face.
Penny was excited for some one on one time with Sam. She was told to dress casual and comfortable. The date was taking place in the afternoon. She met Sam in the parlor and she couldn't contain the butterflies in her stomach. Sam saw Penny, grabbed her hand and they got into the limo. They got to a trail where there were a couple of bikes.
"Penny today we are going to ride the bikes along the trail. It leads to a surprise."
"Okay. Let's do this."
While riding the bikes, Sam and Penny talked a lot about her little boy. Sam could tell that he means everything to her. He also can tell that Penny is very protective of her son. Penny was afraid that she was talking to much. At the end if the trail, there was a pond with ducks, picnic table and soft music playing in the background.
They enjoyed the weather, ate and enjoyed conversation.
"Sam I'm having a wonderful time. You're exactly the kind of guy that I can see myself ending up with. You're warm, sweet, compassionate, funny, quirky, and charming. If I don't win, I will be sad because you have all the qualities of a great man. I just want you to be happy. You deserve that."
Sam couldn't help but blush at what Penny just said.
"That's the most sweetest thing that anyone has ever said to me. So tell me why you think I should pick you."
"I have the same qualities as you. I know I would never hurt you. I am also quirky and awkward, and I think that makes me stand out. Plus Quinn gave me her stamp of approval" she was smirking at the Quinn part.
"Careful Ms. Owens, Quinn doesn't have the best track record when setting me up on dates" Sam joked.
"What do you like about me?"
"I like your smile, and your bubbly personality. You seem like you Make friends easily. You're the girl next door." Before Sam knew what was happening, Penny gave him a sweet kiss on the lips. He pulled away and instantly felt guilty because he enjoyed it. They packed up and headed back to the house.
Back at the house, Mercedes was on the phone with Kurt.
"Hey boo. How's it going?"
"She lives! How come I haven't heard from you?:
"Just been busy."
"How's the competition going?"
"It's going well. We even made out a few times."
"WHAT! and I'm just now finding out? How was it?"
"Kurt it was so magical. His lips are pillow soft, I don't know how I refrained from jumping his bones. I am falling hard, and I'm afraid I'm getting too deep. I mean if he eliminates me, I will be so heart broken."
"If you that happens, I will be there to pick up the pieces. You have to enjoy life. Stop second guessing yourself. Chances are he has fallen for you. Just follow your heart and not your brain."
"Who's going to protect my heart if I don't?"
"You are always so guarded. I guarantee if you open up your heart fully, it will not get broken."
"Thanks Kurt. I miss you so much. I have to go. I love you." After she hangs up, she sits and let Kurt's word sink in. She doesn't realize how long she has been there until she hears Sam call her name.
"Hey. You're back from your dare. How did it go?
"It went good. I had a good time. I have to tell you something. I don't know why I feel compelled to share this with you, but I do. I like you so much Mercedes, and maybe more than like. It's something about you. On my date with Penny-
"Sam I don't want to know. Whatever happened on your date is between you and Penny. We aren't in a relationship. You shouldn't feel guilty. You're here to find love and I want you to pick the best girl even if it's not me. I care for you so much, and I hope to be the one that captures your heart, but I also want you to be sure of your feelings for me. So please do not share anything that goes on while you're on your date." Sam wiped a tear that had fallen and wrapped her in his kissed her forehead. He didn't realize how deep he has fallen. All he knows is at this very moment he felt content.
Santana was walking past the telephone room and saw Sam and Mercedes snuggled on the couch sleeping. She thought they looked cute and comfortable. She didn't want anyone else to see them, but she didn't want to wake them. So she decided to close the door and hope that no one walked in.
The next morning Mercedes woke up and panicked a little until she remembered falling asleep in Sam's arm. Her stirring woke Sam up.
"Good morning beautiful. How did you sleep?"
"Good morning. I slept good. Um Sam I think we should go back to our rooms before we get spotted."
"But I'm so comfortable." Sam said with a pout.
"You are so adorable, but you need to move it."
Sam gave her a kiss then tip toed to his room before anyone saw him. Mercedes went to the shower. She saw Tina in the bathroom, and decided to wait. She didn't want to deal with Tina today. But it seemed like lady luck wasn't on her side.
"Mercedes."
"Tina." She mimicked.
"Penny told me how much fun she had on her date. Seems like Sam kissed her. I guess you're not receiving the first rose tonight. Maybe the rest of us have a chance. "
"Tina just shut up. I'm tired of your hating ass. If you feel that your position here is threatened, then start winning challenges. Keep the petty bullshit to yourself. I have my own problems, don't want to put up with you and your drama. Oh and if I was you, I wouldn't be expecting a rose. Not after the way you yelled at Sam." With that Mercedes walked into the bathroom and locked the doors. Mercedes couldn't believe how fast Tina changed. Mercedes hoped that if Sam didn't end up with her, he'll would have to freeze over before she let Tina get with Sam.
Sam was on his date with Brittany. They were scheduled to swim with the dolphins, then have dinner on a yacht. Swimming with the dolphins was so much fun for Sam. Brittany made it more fun since she was making funny faces at the dolphins and kissing them.
At dinner the conversation was light and fun.
"Brittany, I'm glad there were no sharks on in there. I watched jaws too many times."
"Sam that is do rude. Just because the shark is gay, doesn't mean he is not a shark."
"Brittany I didn't say anything about Sharks being gay. I didn't even know that Sharks could be gay."
"Dolphins are gay sharks."Sam didn't know what to say. So he changed the subject and he didn't know how they ended up talking about unicorns and rainbows.
After dinner they went back to the house. Sam Gave Brittany a kiss on the cheek and went to his room.
The next day Santana, and Quinn met in Sam's room to discuss the elimination.
"So Trouty, you are down to six ladies. Let's see who you will be sending home tonight. So what do you think Penny?"
"I'm not sure. She came here to get over her ex, but she told me that she is falling for me. I don't know how over her ex she really is. I do like her. She is smart, sweet, nurturing, compassionate, she has everything you want in a significant other, I just don't want her to be looking for love when she is not ready to receive it."
"Are you sure it's not because of her child?" Snapped Quinn.
"Why would that matter? I love kids. I don't mind dating a woman with kids.: Santana decided to move on before an argument breaks out.
"Marley"?
"She is sweet, and I can talk to her about anything"
"So yay or nay?" Asked Quinn.
"I want to keep her. Next is Brittany. There is something so innocent and pure about Brittany that makes you want to keep her around. She is like a light at the end of the tunnel. She sees the beauty in everything. I find that refreshing.
"Okay Mercedes?"
"Not happening. Definitely staying. Moving on."
"But-"
"No question Quinn. Mercedes is not going anywhere!"
"Sam you have to eliminate somebody."
"I know. It's just that they are all great."
"What about Tina and Sugar?
"I'm willing to give Tina a second chance. She is usually sweet. I had a lot if fun on our date. I haven't had any alone time with Sugar, I need to give her a chance."
"Listen here Guppy, we are down to the wire. These girls had weeks to impress you. I know that they are all great, but someone has to go home in order for you to find your future wife."
"I know. I just hate the disappointed look on their face."
"They are big girls Sam. They will get over it." Quinn was just hoping he didn't eliminate Penny. Mercedes is great, but Quinn is scared that Mercedes will hurt him in the long run. Penny is the safe choice.
Sam stood in front of the ladies and took a deep breath.
Good evening ladies. You all look amazing as usual. The first rose the evening goes to:
"Penny"
"Mercedes"
"Marley"
"Brittany"
Sam looked between Tina and Sugar. He liked Tina, but he didn't like how she switched her personality. Sugar is fun, but she is a trust fund brat. So the choice is easy.
"Tina will you accept this rose?
"Yes and I want to apologize for my actions".
"You don't have to apologize for speaking what's on your mind, she work on the deliver."
Sam hugged Sugar and watched her leave.
"Okay ladies. Pack your bags because when are going to Italy!" All of the girls were jumping up and down. Mercedes was speechless. She never left the States. She was in tears when Marley and Penny pulled her in a hug.
Mercedes was so happy. She went and started packing.
Yes Sam is taking the girls to Italy the city of love. Do you think Mercedes have competition? Do you think Tina's apology was sincere, or is she plotting against Mercedes? What do you think about Quinn's feeling towards Mercedes? Please review and tell me what's working and what's not.
Remaining girls are: Mercedes (of course), Marley, Brittany, Tina, and Penny.
Good bye Sugar!
