When Worlds Collide
Pairings: Pucktana and eventual Samchel, mentions of St. Berry.
Friendships: Puckleberry, Pezberry, Spuck and Samtana
Word Count: 2,352 words
Rachel and Santana sat together on the bathroom floor, not speaking. They stared silently at each other. When Santana's phone alarm went off, she hopped up, and practically stumbled her way to the sink. She picked up the stick, and glanced at it. Rachel stood up slowly, waiting to hear the verdict. "It's positive. Rach, I'm pregnant." Rachel beamed at her best friend, never having been so happy for her. "That's great, San!" Santana frowned. "But what if Puck isn't ready for a kid? I mean, we've mentioned it in passing, but we've never fully discussed it..." She stated. Rachel stepped forward and put her hands on her best friend's shoulders. "I'm absolutely positive that even if Puck isn't ready for children, he'll make himself ready for your sake. He loves you, and I'm sure he'll be ecstatic to learn he's having a child, even if he's not completely ready for it yet." She reassured the girl. "You're right. I think I'm going to call him, and tell him… Do you mind taking Eli out for a bit?" She asked. Rachel nodded. "Of course. In fact, I would've had to go soon anyway, it's Jesse's weekend for Eli." She hugged her best friend, and left the bathroom, to get her son ready to go see his dad. Once they were gone, Santana called Puck, and asked him to come over.
They sat down on the couch together, and Santana sighed. She was never one for subtlety, or beating around the bush. "Puck… I'm pregnant." She said nervously.
Once Eli was dropped off with Jesse, Rachel decided to stop by Sam's dorm, and hang around with him for a little bit. She didn't want to intrude on Puck and Santana's conversation. When she arrived at his dorm, she knocked and waited on him to answer.
Today was a study day for Sam. He had a huge final coming up that he needed to be ready for. He'd been studying all morning, and was currently taking a break when he heard a knock on the door. He wasn't expecting anybody, but was happy to see his girlfriend standing there. He moved aside to let her in, and greeted her with a peck to the lips. "What are you doing here?" He asked, smiling. "I just thought I'd stop by, I just dropped Eli off with Jesse." Sam smiled. "Well, I'm glad you're here. I was just studying, but I think it's time for a break." He chuckled.
Puck sat on the couch in his girlfriend's apartment. "You're… what?" He asked, a little confused. "Pregnant. Puck, I'm pregnant. I'm having a baby." Puck raised his eyebrows, and didn't say anything. "I knew it! You're upset. You aren't ready! I can't-" Puck cut her off, by standing up, and putting his hands on her shoulders. "San, calm down. You're right, I'm not ready but, Santana wait. I'm not angry, and I'm not freaking out. I can handle it. We're going to be parents. I love you, okay? I love you, and we can do this." He assured her. Santana looked at him, and sighed. "Alright. So… We're pregnant. I'm having your baby… Puck we're going to be parents." She said, smiling. Puck pulled her into his embrace, and kissed the side of her head. "We sure are baby." He laughed, contently.
Rachel and Sam were cuddling together on the couch, beginning to drift off to sleep, when Rachel's phone rang. She groaned, and answered it. "San, how'd it go?" As the Latina explained, Rachel felt so happy for the girl. She and Puck were going to have a baby. The two girls finished up their conversation, and Rachel hung up, and smiled at Sam. "Santana's pregnant." She told him. "Really? Wow, that's awesome. Does Puck know yet?" He asked.
"She just told him, she said he's excited for the baby. I'm so happy for them, Sam." She smiled. Sam kissed her forehead, and held her tight.
A few days later, Santana and Rachel went together to pick Eli up from Jesse's, and they talked about the baby. "Puck's mother is going to flip when she finds out. I mean, the two of us always got along, but she's a very traditional jewish mom… She'll be angry that Puck and I are having a baby out of wedlock. But oh well. I mean, the woman loves me." She rolled her eyes, laughing. "When I got pregnant, my dads were disappointed, but they promised to support me no matter what, and that they did, indeed." Rachel chuckled. "So, how far along are you, anyway?" Rachel asked. "I actually don't know yet. I have a doctor's appointment this week, and Puck is coming with me. Trust me, you'll be the first to know." She promised. Rachel smiled, and they reached their destination.
Eli came running up to his mother, Jesse right behind him. "He's been asking for you all day." The man smiled, and watched Rachel with her son. "Did you guys have fun?" Rachel asked, kissing the little boy's forehead. "Mama, daddy took me to the park, and we saw a hobo!" He exclaimed. Rachel scrunched her nose. "That's… lovely, Eli… Why don't you go say hi to Aunty 'Tana, and I'll be there in a minute, alright?" Eli smiled, and ran to where Santana was standing a few feet away. "Before you freak out, no, he didn't touch the hobo, and yes he took a bath right after we got home." He promised. "I wasn't going to say anything, but thank you for the reassurance. I was going to say, that I think you're doing a fantastic job with him." She smiled. Jesse was really getting better. He wasn't being an ass anymore, and that made Rachel happy. "I appreciate you giving me the chance to be in his life, Rach. I love the kid." Rachel beamed. "I'm glad you want to be part of his life. Anyway, Santana and I must be going, but we'll meet back here next weekend." She promised.
When she made her way back to Santana and Eli, the little boy was mesmerized. "Mama, Aunty 'Tana is gonna have a baby! She said Puck is the daddy, and they're gonna be a little family!" Rachel laughed, and nodded. "That's right, honey." She said, ruffling his hair. "Mama?" He asked, looking up at her as they walked. "Yes, dear?" She responded. "Where do babies come from?" He asked. Rachel just looked over at her best friend, and stuttered.
Santana rolled her eyes at the girl's obvious inability to explain this to the boy. "Well, you see, when two people love each other very much, they make babies." Eli nodded. "So Mama and Daddy love each other? I thought Mama loved Sam? Why don't they have a baby?" Santana laughed. "Your mama and Jesse thought they loved each other a lot. But they're just friends now. And your Mama does love Sam, but I don't think she wants to have a baby with him… Not yet anyway. That's between your mama and Sam, honey. I'm sure they'll explain it to you when they're ready to." She smiled, knowing the boy was satisfied, and they continued their walk back to the apartment. "San, you're going to be a great mother." Rachel assured the girl. The Latina, just smiled, and put her hand on her belly, excited for her future.
Puck was working out when his phone rang. He recognized the caller ID immediately, and picked up. "Brittany, hey, I haven't heard from you in awhile! How's California?" The two chatted, and then Brittany shared her news. "I'm coming for a visit soon actually! I'm dying to see Santana, she told me about the baby news, congratulations! And I'm also dying to meet her new roommate. Rachel, was it? Santana has kept me up to date with just about everything, but I want to surprise her. She doesn't think I'm coming home for a few more weeks. I just need a ride from the airport, really." They worked out the plan, and it was set. In two days time, Puck would be picking the perky blonde up from the airport, and they'd go to Santana's to surprise her.
When she heard a knock on the door at an ungodly hour, Santana grumbled, climbing out of bed when she remembered Rachel was at Sam's with Eli, therefore unable to answer the door. She opened it to Puck's smiling face, and she shouted at him in Spanish. "San, San, calm down. I have a surprise for you, babe." He stepped aside, and revealed the blonde, causing Santana to shriek in excitement. "Britt! What are you doing here? I thought you were going to be here in two weeks!" She hugged the girl tightly. Once they were inside, and Brittany had her stuff put away in Santana's room after much insistence that she stay there, and not a hotel. "I missed you, San! Oh gosh, California is amazing, I love it there."
The girls spent all morning catching up, and Puck made some lame excuse about not wanting to become a pussy from being around the girls.
When Rachel returned from Sam's dorm, Eli was sleeping in her arms. She went inside, and saw Santana on the couch with a blonde girl, whom she assumed was the famous Brittany. "San? I'm home." She said, not too loud, wanting Eli to stay asleep. He'd been up late. "Why's the little squirt asleep? It's like… noon." Rachel sighed. "Sam thought it was a good idea to watch a scary movie, and Eli couldn't sleep." She went into their room, and laid him down on the bed, kissing his forehead. When she came back out, she cleared her throat. "Sorry about that, hello, I'm Rachel, you must be Brittany?" The blonde stood, and shook Rachel's hand. "That's me!"
Rachel and Brittany got along well, and that pleased Santana. The three girls decided they'd walk around New York for awhile, asking Puck to baby sit Eli. Anytime he needed to be looked after, Puck jumped to the opportunity. He always said it was good practice for when he would be a father.
"So, San, do you know what the baby is going to be?" Brittany asked, and Rachel perked up. Santana smiled widely. "Puck and I had the baby appointment a few days ago, Rach, I meant to tell you, but it slipped my mind when Britt showed up, anyway," she took a breath. "It's going to be a boy." She announced. "I'm three months, and I'm beyond excited." The girls were all giggly over baby talk for the rest of the day.
When they arrived back at the apartment, Jesse was there, talking to Puck. Rachel was a little bit confused. "Jesse? Hey… Why are you here? No offense or anything.. I just wasn't expecting you?"
Jesse explained that he had been going to auditions, and he finally got a part. Rachel was happy for him, though she couldn't shake the jealous feeling that he'd be getting successful before Rachel even got her foot in the door. She pushed the feeling aside for the time being however.
"…And it's a touring company, so we've got a few weeks of rehearsals, and then we leave for tour…" Jesse said, snapping Rachel to reality. "Tour? Wow, congratulations, Jesse." She said, happy for him. "Wait, what about Eli? He's not going to be able to see you while you're on tour." She frowned. "Rach, I just- this is a huge break for me. This could be the start of my career." Rachel was fuming. "What about your son, Jesse?! He just got to meet you, and he loves you so much, and you're just going to leave? Jesse, that is so selfish!" Jesse frowned.
"Rachel-" She cut him off, putting her hand up. "No, Rachel, listen please. I'm not going to be gone forever. It's just a few months. I'll be back here before you guys know it! You're being unreasonable, Rachel!"
That's where Rachel lost it. "I'm being unreasonable?! Why is it that you get to go off and live your dreams, and be successful, while I'm stuck raising a kid! How is that fair? I have dreams too! I have ambitions, and goals, and you're going off to live those dreams, while I raise a kid by myself!" She yelled. "You did it just fine for four years…." He said, instantly regretting it. "Get out! Just go! You're right. I did it fine by myself. Screw you, Jesse!" She shouted. He slammed the door on the way out.
Santana, Puck and Brittany all sat in the living room while Rachel and Jesse talked in the other room. When they started yelling, Eli got upset, and started crying. Santana held him close to her, and hugged him. "Aunty 'Tana, are they fighting about me?" He asked, having heard his name. "Mama's upset because daddy got a part in a show, and he has to go away for a little bit. She doesn't want daddy to miss you too much, that's all it is." She said, not wanting to overstep her boundaries.
When Jesse stormed out, Eli went to go into the other room where his mother was, but Santana held him back. "Hey, sweetie, let me go talk to her first. Come talk to Brittany, she's a sweetie." Santana gave Puck a glance, and he nodded. "Hey guys, do you want to go get some ice cream?"
Santana knocked on the door, and Rachel muttered a 'come in'. "Santana, Jesse's leaving. He's going on tour for a show. How am I supposed to react to that?" She muttered. "Rach, if he can walk out of Eli's life again, he's the biggest dumbass I've ever met. Just give the asshole time to think about it." Rachel nodded. "Can you guys take care of Eli tonight? I need to go see Sam." Santana just nodded, and hugged the shorter girl. "Thank you." She said, grabbing a change of clothes, and a few other things she'd need.
A/N: Hey guys, thanks for dealing with my lack of update! It's been so busy, but I'm having a huge writing spree, so I'm going to write as many chapters as I possibly can while I'm on a roll! I've got winter break coming up soon, so I should be able to get a few more chapters out. I've got some great plots for this fic, and I'm grateful to all of those who have stuck with it. I'd appreciate reviews, they're my muse. And I'll even take some plot ideas! Should Jesse go? Should he stay? How long should Britt stay? Let me know! Thanks so much, and enjoy!