Brittana future family fiction ~ The kids are my own invention, Glee is not!

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Current age of the kids! Our ladies are about 38 years old.

Danielle Alexandra Lopez – 16 years old

Jason Santiago Lopez – 14 years old

Michael Rafael Lopez -10 years old

Abigail Lucia Lopez - 8 years old

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Happy Birthday dear CaseyRN ~ many more my friend!

Chapter 9 Sweet Sixteen

Dani was beyond excited. She was about to be 16 years old, and that meant she was allowed to get her temporary learner's permit. Driving was freedom; it meant getting out from under her mothers' thumbs. One day soon, she would have her own car and not have to ask anyone for anything! She'd be going to parties, then she would graduate high school, and off to college. Now she had to pick out a racy, fast car and she'd be on her way. She just had to pass the stupid test, but that shouldn't be hard. Dani had been studying for the last three months.

Of course, Dani hadn't considered Brittany and Santana's thoughts on the subject. Neither was very thrilled with the idea of their daughter driving around in a 4,000 pound death mobile.

The morning of her 16th birthday, Dani was startled out of a deep sleep by being pounced on by an excited Abby.

"It's your birthday Dani, get out of bed silly!" Her baby sister seemed even louder and more obnoxious early in the morning.

"Get out, and let me sleep!" Dani grumbled, turning over quickly and burying her head under her pillow.

"Mamí?!" Abby whined loudly, bouncing up and down, "make Dani get up!"

Santana chuckled evilly, "Oh that's ok Abs. Let her sleep. I'm sure Jace and Michael will save her some of your mama's famous chocolate chip pancakes." She winked at the youngest Lopez.

Abby put both hands over her mouth to cover her giggles.

They both heard the loud groan, "whipped cream too?"

The Latina held back a laugh, "I'm sorry birthday girl, did you say something?"

Dani moved the pillow off of her face, and cleared her throat, "I said if I get up now, can I have whipped cream on my chocolate chip pancakes?"

"Can we Mamí, please can we?" Abby chimed in, as Santana rolled her eyes.

"I suppose that can be arranged, but you have to come downstairs now. Chocolate chip pancakes with whipped cream is a limited time offer," Santana sing-songed as she left the teen's room, "come on Abs, let's leave Sleeping Beauty to get up."

Brittany was in the kitchen, cooking up breakfast fit for a Queen. Jace and Michael were sitting at the table talking. Santana and Abby walked into the kitchen. The tall blonde looked up expectantly, wiping flour on her apron.

"Is she coming down?"

Santana walked over to the table, kissing both her sons on the top of their heads, "She drives a hard bargain, doesn't she Abs?" Sitting down at the table, she grabbed the steaming cup of coffee.

Santana groaned loudly, as Abby bounced onto her lap, "Yup, we had to promise her whipped cream on her pancakes." She said slyly, knowing her health conscious mother would object to all that sugar for breakfast. She smirked at her Mamí, who had to bite her lip from laughing out loud.

Her brothers looked up quickly, staring at their Mama hopefully.

Brittany glared at her wife, her hands on her hips, "You didn't?!"

The Latina just shrugged, and continued sipping her coffee, "Sorry babe, it was the only way to get her out of bed!"

"Uh huh, I'm sure it was." Brittany responded dryly, "I don't suppose the fact you love whipped cream on your pancakes entered into the negotiations at all, did they?"

Santana scoffed, "Of course not babe, but 16 is a huge deal! I figured a little whipped cream wouldn't hurt anything. It's not like we do it every weekend."

"No thanks to you!" Brittany mumbled under her breath, as she turned back to the stove.

The Latina winked at her kids, as they all grinned. Whipped cream, chocolate chip pancakes, and bacon was a treat they didn't get often.

Dani walked tiredly into the kitchen, and slumped into a chair. She was still wearing her baby blue pajama pants, and a tee shirt. Her hair was sticking up all over the place in clumps. Santana sighed, her baby was still gorgeous.

Brittany turned and smiled, "Happy Birthday Princess." She walked over and embraced her half-sleeping teenager.

Jace smiled sweetly at his sister, "Happy Birthday Dani!"

Michael, who was very much like his Mamí teased, "Nice bed head you got going there princess!"

Dani reached over and grabbed her Mama's abandoned coffee and sipped it, "thanks Mama, thanks Jace, screw you dork!"

Santana choked on her coffee as Brittany scolded, "Danielle Alexandra Lopez, that language is unacceptable."

The Latina raised an eyebrow at her oldest daughter, who muttered an insincere apology, "sorry Mama, sorry Michael."

Brittany clapped her hands together in excitement, "First we eat, and then we open presents."

Santana joined in, "Then someone gets to go downtown to take the test for her learner's permit."

That got the teenager's attention. She sat up quickly, "We get to go today? I didn't think we would go today?" she looked eagerly between her mothers.

The Latina glared, "As long as we don't have any more of that language young lady."

Stunning olive eyes opened wide earnestly, "I'll be good, I swear it." She couldn't wait to drive, "When I get it today, can I drive home?"

Brittany and Santana yelled in tandem, "NO!"

The other three kids laughed as their older sister slumped down in her chair pouting.

Santana recovered first, "You need some lessons first princesa, that's all. My Papí taught me to drive, and I'll teach you."

For the first time in her entire life, Danielle agreed with her Mama about something. Santana teaching Dani to drive was a very bad idea indeed.

Dani stood up quickly, "I have to go take a shower, and do my hair. I want my picture to look awesome."

Brittany stopped her, "Oh no you don't, sit your butt down and eat first. The license bureau is open until 2pm, so you have plenty of time to make yourself beautiful.

Dani groaned but sat down anyway, breakfast smelled incredible. No way was she missing her birthday breakfast.

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The chatter around the table was fun and playful. It usually was when Dani and Santana were in a good mood. Dani even got up to help her mama clear the table, but Santana pushed her back in her seat, "I can't believe I'm about to say this, but sit down. I'll help your mama."

Dani grinned widely when her Mamí rolled her eyes at her.

Santana scoffed, "I expect you to remember that on my birthday, brat. I also want breakfast in bed!" She gathered up the dirty dishes, and followed her wife into the kitchen.

Brittany was all excited, waiting for Santana to come into the kitchen, "its present time!"

The Latina laughed at her eager wife, "You do remember we give the presents to the kid, right B?"

The tall blonde swatted playfully at the brunette, "shush up you! I just can't believe our baby is 16 years old already. It seems like she was born yesterday."

Santana held Brittany close to her, nuzzling her face comfortingly into thick blonde hair, "Oh God B, remember that day? I was trying to be so supportive, but I was so nervous. I was so afraid I was going to puke, faint, or both."

Brittany sighed softly, "You were my knight in shining armor, just like you always have been," she pulled back and kissed her tenderly on her nose, "you're just not capable of being anything less."

Santana's eyes glazed softly from the memories, "I'm so glad my children have you for their mama! You are the only woman I've wanted B, or ever will."

The tall blonde sighed wistfully, "Should we have another one San? You know, before we get too old?"

The brunette stiffened in her arms immediately, and started to stammer, "A a another what B?"

"A baby, silly!" She playfully swatted her wife on the arm.

"Oh, I don't know B," She tried to be tactful for once in her life, "Going back to diapers and midnight feedings? Is that really what you want?" Santana kind of hoped not, but she knew she couldn't deny the blonde anything, ever.

Brittany laughed sweetly, seeing her wife get all nervous in front of her, "You know, that's not what you said 16 years ago today? I believe the first time you held Danielle, your exact words were; how many of these can we have?"

Santana rolled her eyes, "That was before she started talking. I changed my mind after that!"

"I guess I was just feeling sad that we don't have any more babies around. They are all so grown up, even Abby." It made her sad, Brittany loved babies.

The brunette pulled her wife into her arms. She would do anything to stop Brittany from being sad, "If this is something you really want babe, we can talk about it."

The blonde squealed and kissed Santana passionately.

They were interrupted when Michael walked into the kitchen, "Oh man that is so gross!"

Santana broke the embrace, and glared at her son, "You won't think so one day buddy, I guarantee it!"

Brittany smiled in agreement, "Did you need something honey?"

Michael shook his head, as if trying to clear it of what he just witnessed, "Yeah, Dani wants to know what's taking so long."

"Tell your sister she can wait for her presents, until I finish getting my mack on!" she dipped Brittany, like she did at Nationals and kissed her slowly.

Michael huffed in disgust, and walked out of the kitchen when his Mama moaned.

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Santana and Brittany walked into the dining room singing. The rest of the kids joined in singing Happy Birthday to the grinning teenager.

Abby squealed and put her hands over Dani's eyes, "No peeking Dani!"

All the kids ran and got their homemade presents for their older sister, while Brittany and Santana brought out beautifully wrapped ones.

Abby had made her sister a beaded bracelet using Dani's favorite colors. Michael had made her a card and took her next kitchen duty for a week. Jace had designed a closet organization system he would install himself.

"These are really awesome presents, thanks you guys." Dani said gruffly. She was like her Mamí. Showing feelings would always be hard for her.

Santana was looking over her shoulder at the system Jace had designed, "that's pretty awesome buddy," She looked at her oldest son in awe, "I'll pay you to do one for my closet!"

Jace looked up shyly, "Really Mamí?"

"Absolutely man, this is incredible!" She smiled back at the child who looked the most like her. She was so blessed, it was overwhelming at times. She met her wife's sky blue eyes, and they shared a tender smile of love and fulfillment.

Brittany broke the connection, "Our presents next!" She handed over two small, beautifully wrapped boxes.

Dani slowly unwrapped the first box, inside was a black jewelry box. She slowly lifted the creaky lid to find a small gold cross. Danielle recognized it immediately, and started to cry, "esta es mi bisabuela's." She looked up at Santana, her eyes shimmering with emotion.

She knew it was one of her Mamí's prized possessions. Dani had heard the story many times, how her mother had been disowned by her grandmother, when she admitted she was gay and loved her other mom. Alma Lopez had shown up alone at the hospital the day after Dani was born to apologize and make amends. It had been an emotional reunion, and short lived. Alma had died suddenly of a stroke, six months later. The necklace had been left to Santana by her grandmother in her will.

"I thought it was only fitting, since it was your sweet, little, baby self that brought our family back together for a while." Santana and Brittany's family had never come around, but at least her grandmother did before she died. It had been devastating when Santana's family had said the kids were no relation to them. It made Alma's visit to see Dani all the more poignant and special.

The mood had gotten especially heavy as Dani and Santana were on the verge of tears, so Michael spoke up quickly, "Yeah good thing she didn't stick around till she could talk!"

Everyone laughed at that, Dani and Santana grateful for the mood lift. Looking over at Michael, the brunette marveled at her son's resemblance to Quinn. It was kinda creepy and scary at the same time.

"All right, all right," She said, "Last present!"

Dani picked up the little gold wrapped box with the tiny red bow, and shook it curiously. She didn't know what could top her great-grandmother's gold necklace. Brittany looked over her head and winked at Santana. They couldn't wait to see her face. They were both excited and nervous at the same time.

Carefully unwrapping the box, she huffed in aggravation when she found it taped shut with a mile of tape. She glared at her Mamí, when the Latina snorted.

"Santana!" Brittany gently scolded, but her eyes sparkled with humor. How Dani and Santana loved to tease each other. She loved watching them together. They watched Dani struggle with the tape for a few minutes, as her brothers snickered.

"Here baby girl," Brittany handed her a small knife, "Careful!" She admonished, "We still need to go take your learner's permit test!" She mock scowled at her chuckling wife, and shook her head.

Dani eagerly cut away the tape, and ripped the box open. Before anyone could see what was in it, she had started screaming, "Oh My…. NO WAY….I mean this isn't a sick joke or anything?"

Her olive eyes, met crystal blue imploringly. Brittany bit her lip, it was so adorable.

Abby begged, "What is it, I can't see. I hate being the youngest and the shortest."

Jace took pity on her and lifted her up to see. Inside the box was a hot wheels car with a key taped to the top of it.

"Mama, Mamí?"

"Well, it's not a Porsche, but it's in the garage if you…." Santana didn't even get the words out. She had an armful of squealing, screaming teenager.

"No way, no fucking way…."she was jumping up and down, screaming in excitement, "You said not until I was 18! Oh my God, oh my God!"

"Danielle Alexandra Lopez! Do you want to lose it before you even see it?" Brittany scolded, but not too harshly. She was a teenager herself once.

"No, no… sorry mama, sorry everyone!" She raced for the garage with everyone following behind her.

Brittany put her arm around a smiling Latina, "San, are you sure about this?"

"Hell no, but it will be a while before she can drive it alone, and by then she'll have had lots of lessons. Don't worry baby, I have an entire list of rules written out anyway. Besides, think of the punishment leverage we have now. No way is she gonna want to lose driving privileges."

"Ah, so there was a method to your madness?"

She kissed the blonde on the side of her head, "Isn't there always?" they both cringed, when Dani's shrieks hit decibel levels Rachel Berry could only dream of.

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They finally drug Dani out of her car long enough to shower and get ready for her test. Santana texted Quinn to let her know she was out of the house for awhile.

Quinn, Rachel, Jace, and Michael were going to help setup a surprise sweet 16 party for Dani, while her mothers kept her busy and out of the house for the day. Jace had invited all her friends for a sleepover and the grownups were going to stay upstairs and hang out.

Rachel was picking up the food, while Quinn was picking up the cake, balloons, and decorations. Jace and Michael were cleaning and straightening up the basement for the party.

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Even though she was extremely nervous, Dani had memorized the entire driver's manual. She passed the test with flying colors. Both her moms and Abby waited patiently for her to have her picture taken, and her new license printed. Santana and Brittany both teared up watching her pose for her picture. It was amazing watching their baby become a woman. Seeing Brittany becoming emotional, Santana walked up behind her, and held her close.

"She's so beautiful and amazing, just like her mama!" She whispered sweetly in her wife's ear. They were both watching Dani smile for the photograph.

"She may have my build, but babe the girl is Lopez through and through! I wouldn't have it any other way."

Dani ran over excitedly, flashing her new driver's license. Her sister and moms admired the picture and complimented her on passing. Dani begged them to go to them mall so she could practice driving in the parking lot.

"I'm sorry baby girl, I know you're excited, but lessons come first. Then we can do some practice runs." Brittany looked over her shoulder into the backseat.

The teen tried not to pout, but she wanted behind the wheel so badly. Abby reached over and patted her arm sweetly, in commiseration. Dani looked at her baby sister, and smiled in thanks.

They killed enough time for the party to get started, and guests to arrive. Quinn shot Santana a quick text letting her know it was ok to come home. They had kept the party from Abby, knowing she would never be able to stay quiet about it. It was funny that she noticed how dark the house looked.

"Mamí, where are the boys? All the lights are off?" She didn't like the dark, since she watched a scary movie with her older siblings. Santana had not been amused, as her youngest had slept in her bed for a week afterwards.

"Jace is probably in his room on the computer, and Michael is probably in the basement punching that smelly bag." Dani said dismissively, texting away on her phone.

Santana smiled and winked at Brittany. Mission accomplished.

Dani walked in the door first, and was greeted by everyone screaming, "Surprise!" She really was surprised and jumped a foot in the air. She looked around the room. Boys and girls from school were there; her Aunt Q and Aunt Rach were there, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan were there. It was incredible. The house was filled with people here to celebrate her birthday.

Brittany got the teenagers in the basement. There was music, food, and dancing going on. She headed upstairs with the adults.

An hour later, Abby and Michael came back upstairs, leaving Dani and Jace and their older friends to party in the basement. The adults would randomly wander into the basement to check on food and drinks, and make sure no one was getting naked, as Santana put it.

It was getting very late, and Abby was sound asleep on her Aunt Q's lap. Michael had headed up to bed. The neighbors had headed home, and Rachel was yawning.

"I can't believe our little Danielle is already 16 years old. Where has the time gotten too? Not that long ago, it was us at one of Puck's parties, and we were all 16 years old." Rachel reflected.

"I can't believe Mamí Badass over here bought her kid a car?" Quinn chuckled knowingly, "I'll bet you money Rach, she follows her around for the first 6 months."

"Oh Quinn, it will be at least the first year." Brittany teased.

She was just about to use some dubious language, as Rachel always called it, to express her feelings, when Dani came up and plopped down on her Mamí's lap. She curled up in her arms, laying her head on Santana's shoulder.

The adults looked at each other curiously, Brittany just shrugged one shoulder.

"Hey princesa, you ok? Something happen?" Santana asked quietly.

"Yeah, I got the best family in the whole world. Thanks everyone, this was the best birthday ever!"

Brittany and Rachel got all misty eyed, and Santana chuckled and hugged her girl tighter. Quinn leaned over and looked at her beautiful niece, "All right, where's Danielle and what have you done with her?"

They all laughed, as Dani stuck her tongue out and flounced back into the basement. Leaving Santana to curiously wonder about how her best friend and her son were so much alike in every way possible.

I hope you liked it… some Brittana family fluff for you all…