Santana drove into the hospital parking lot at top speed. She couldn't wait to talk to Quinn about her revelation she had last night. She parked the car and quickly made her way up to Quinn's room. Without even knocking she swung open the door.
"I need to talk to you!" she said out of breath.
She didn't realize that Quinn already had a visitor in the room...Joe.
"Sorry Joe, I didn't see you there".
Both Quinn and Joe looked very confused to see Santana in such a hurry, she was usually so laid back and fashionably late.
"What's wrong?" asked Quinn.
"Nothing, I just really need to talk to you...alone".
Joe knew that was his cue so he got up to leave.
"Thanks Joe".
"I'll be down in the cafeteria. Do you want anything?"
"No I'm okay" said Quinn.
"I'd love a coffee if you wouldn't mind" said Santana as she smiled at him.
Joe smiled back and closed the door behind him. Santana sat on the chair next to Quinn's bed.
"Where's Brittany?"
"She's at home. I told her I needed to do this on my own".
"Do what?"
"I need your advice on something".
"Okay?..."
"Just say you loved someone but things didn't work out so you move on in life. Years later you've got a new love, a new home, a job, and you just so happen to run into that person you loved ages ago...only spending time with them made you realize you still love them but so much has changed since then..."
"And not only that but you have someone new in your life..."
"Exactly".
"Where are you going with this one Santana?"
"I'm just asking, would you drop your new life for them? Or would you suck it up and realize that maybe your departure from each other was meant to be?"
"Let me guess...you still love Brittany?
"Is it that obvious?"
"Come on Santana! You don't think I remember you telling me how much you loved her back in high school? You don't think I secretly knew this day would come even though we hardly spoke in the last five years?"
"Quinn, I'm scared".
"Scared about what?"
"About a lot of things. What am I going to tell Michelle without hurting her? What if Brittany doesn't feel the same way? What happens if I let go of my entire life and end up with nothing in the future?..."
"You're thinking about this way too much hun. First of all, you'll find the right way to tell Michelle. It'll come naturally as you explain the situation. Secondly, Brittany still loves you...she always has. She isn't with anyone right now because every time she starts getting serious with someone she runs away, she compares them to you and you're the only one who she has ever loved enough to let go. And lastly my dear, you don't have to leave your whole life behind. Just think of it as a way to begin the next chapter in your life. Out with the old and in with the new doesn't mean you have to trade in your entire life for a future of happiness with the love of your life".
Santana sat beside Quinn and smiled.
"I'd never take advice from someone else. You're the best advice giver still to this day".
"I try".
They both laughed.
"I heard you two went to that man-made lake just north of here".
"How did you know?"
"Brit texted me yesterday asking me where she should take you for dinner".
"See! Best advice giver I know".
"Was there something else you wanted to talk about?"
"Nope...I'm on my way back to New York".
"Michelle?"
"Yeah...she's gonna be here for the weekend so I think it's time for me to do something I should have a lot time ago".
"And what's that?"
"I need to let her know...it's over between us".
"You're breaking up with her?"
"I love Brittany, Quinn. I love her more than anyone in this whole world and I made the mistake of not fighting for our love once and I can't let it happen again".
"When are you coming back?"
"I need to sort a few things out in New York so I'll keep you posted".
"I swear to God Santana, if you're lying to me right now and you leave and never come back for her...I will hunt you down and kill you".
"Trust me...I'm coming back. But this stays between us! When I call you and let you know when I'm coming back, don't tell Brittany! I want it to be a surprise".
"Alright! Alright! I believe you".
"Okay I've got to get a move on. I'm gonna hit prime-time traffic soon if I don't go".
"Please text me when you get in".
"I will".
Santana leans over Quinn's bed and kisses her on the forehead. Quinn takes whatever strength she has and kisses her back on the cheek. Santana starts walking to the door but Quinn stops her.
"Santana..."
"Yes..."
"Remember she loves you just as much as you love her".
Santana smiled and a tear came running down her cheek. She quickly wiped it away and waved to Quinn.
"Bye Quinn...I'll call you!"
"Bye honey!"
Santana opened the door and closed it behind her. Before she continued to walk to her car, she took a deep breath and shook out all the nerves. This was it...she was headed back to New York, back to her job, back to Michelle, only it wouldn't be for long. She had a plan up her sleeve and as much as it hurt her thinking about saying goodbye to Michelle, she knew Brittany was the one she belonged to.