Quinn had Beth cradled in her arms while she sat awkwardly on the hospital bed. They were waiting for a doctor to tell them what the test results showed after running the rape kit. Having to put Beth through that ripped Quinn's heart right out of her chest. She wanted to scream at the nurse to stop hurting her daughter the louder Beth cried but she knew they needed to get it done. Finally a doctor came in and Quinn was mortified that it was Dr. Lopez, her best friend's father.

"Hi, Quinn. I'm sorry we're seeing each other like this," Dr. Lopez said. The discomfort in his voice extremely evident.

"Me too," Quinn mumbled.

"There weren't any fluids present but - "

"But what? What is it, Dr. Lopez?"

Quinn's heart raced as she braced herself for his response.

"There is severe internal damage to her vaginal area. Consistently with a foreign object coming in contact with skin."

"Who would do that...to a toddler?" Quinn breathed sadly in disbelief.

She had wanted so badly to hear that nothing was wrong and that Beth had been completely left alone. But there she sat, absorbing a totally different outcome. She squeezed her daughter tighter which caused the little girl to whimper just a little so she's loosened her hold.

"I'm so sorry, Quinn. I know that's not what you were hoping to hear. We'd like to keep Beth overnight. Just to make sure she's okay otherwise," Dr. Lopez explained professionally though his heart was breaking for his daughter's best friend and her daughter.

"Of course."
"Someone will be in transport her to pedi's shortly."

Dr. Lopez tapped Quinn's shoe sympathetically before he turned to leave them. Quinn reached for her phone and sent Puck a text: Staying at Lima Mem for the night.

I'll be there soon – Puckzilla

Quinn gave a half smile at his reply. She knew his heart would break when she told him what they found.

I stood, dumbfounded, as I watched my father being escorted down our driveway, in handcuffs. Yeah, the guy irritates me but I didn't think a state's attorney would be stupid enough to break the law. Clearly I was very, very wrong. At least about Joe Smythe.

I trudged tiredly up the stairs to my bedroom after the door of the cop car was closed. Before I flopped on my bed, I grabbed my phone from my desk. It was late enough that Quinn should have put Beth down for the night already and I was really missing her. How was your mommy and Beth time today? I laid back and closed my eyes as I waited for a reply. But I guess I was more tired than I realized because I was sound asleep minutes later. And I didn't see her message until after midnight: cut short, I'll tell you about it later. I stared at the words on the screen for a few seconds before I closed my eyes and went back to sleep.

It took Quinn and Puck until close to midnight to get Beth to sleep. There was an added level of crankiness with her not being in her own crib or having a stuffed animal. Plus she was sore for all the poking and prodding. It didn't even matter that Puck had sang "Beth" to her. Finally though, after what seemed like forever, Beth's eyelids got heavy and the sleepiness overtook her.

"What did the doc say?" Puck asked in a hushed tone.
"No fluids but severe internal damage vaginally," Quinn explained in an equally hushed tone.

Puck sighed as he leaned back against the couch they were sitting on. This wasn't supposed to happen. Not now. Not ever. And what bothered him the most was that it happened while he had left Beth with his sister.

"I'm sorry," he mumbled tiredly.

"I know," Quinn whispered as she held his hand.

"Why don't we catch a few winks ourselves while the princess is sound asleep?"

"Sounds good. I can take the cot."

"No way. You stay here. I'll take the cot."

"Puck -"

"No. It's the least I can do in this shitty mess. I don't deserve to sleep comfortably."

"Stop it. This isn't your fault. You didn't hurt Beth. Or Sarah. And I don't think either of them, or your mom, want you to beat yourself up. I know I don't. Yes, it sucks that we're in this situation but we'll get through it."
Puck dropped his head in Quinn's lap and cried. She stroked his neck as she let her own tears go. When Puck was all cried out, he got up from the couch and sprawled himself out on the cot, facing Beth. Quinn spread herself out on the couch and turned her head so she, too, was facing Beth. The young parents finally let sleep take over. Only to be jolted awake a few hours later by Beth's cries.

Puck got to her first and scooped Beth out of the crib in one swift motion. Quinn just watched for a second before she grabbed her phone. Oh, Sebastian, I miss you so much. I wish you could be holding me, right now. Quinn waited through teary eyes for the text to send before she put her phone back down. She was grateful that Puck had gotten Beth back to sleep and closed her eyes once again as well.

I awoke with a start when I felt my bed shake. I was surprised to find my phone, next to my pillow, lit up with notice of a new text. I swore I felt my heart pounding in my ears when I saw Quinn's picture on the screen. As soon as I read what she sent I was so consumed with worry I just had to be with her. I raced to put on a pair of pants and some shoes before I crept down the stairs and out the door to my truck.

There wasn't a doubt in my mind that the noise would wake my mom. And that she would immediately demand to know where I was going at such an hour. But I didn't care. Quinn needed me and I couldn't bear to let her down. Even if it was ridiculously early.

By the time I got to Quinn's house the sun had just barely started to come up and I was in desperate need of coffee. Or more sleep. But I would settle for coffee. Little did I know, Quinn wasn't home. I knocked on the door, hoping she would answer. But instead, I found myself greeted by an overly exhausted, about to crumble at any moment from emotional overload, Judy. I swallowed nervously because I was convinced that Judy was gonna murder me for being there so early.

"I'm so sorry I woke you up, Judy. It's just that Quinn texted me and the only thing I thought to do was get to her. May I go up and see her?" I rambled.

"She's not here. She spent the night at the hospital with Beth. And Puck," Judy explained tiredly.

"What? Is she hurt? Is Beth sick? Why didn't she tell me? What's wrong?"

"You better let Quinn tell you. Why don't you come in and I'll make some coffee?"

"I'd really like to see Quinn. She needs me."

"Sebastian."

The stern look in Judy's eyes was the same one I've been on the receiving end of from Quinn, many times. I didn't need any convincing but that as I nodded.

"Oh my God! Ugh...I was gonna let Sebastian meet Beth today. He's been so excited about it too," Quinn sighed as she made quick work of changing Beth's diaper. She so looked forward to the day Beth was potty trained. Then she wouldn't have to do this.

"I don't know if that's a good idea. She's probably not going to be herself today," Puck said.

"I know. But you didn't see the excited look Sebastian gave me when I said today could be the day they meet."

"Quinn, I'm sure he'll understand. I'm not against Beth meeting Sebastian. I just...don't want more potential stress for her right now. Please ask him if he'd be willing to wait a few more days."

She nodded and Puck barely smiled at her willingness to agree with him.

"I know it's not really part of the custody agreement, or anything, but would you let me spend some time with Beth today. Alone?" Puck asked nervously.

"Yes, of course. Please just make sure she's home before bedtime. And don't let her skip her nap. Oh, you'll have to call Mrs. Jackson so they don't charge me for today," Quinn responded.

"Great. I promise I won't let her out of my sight."

Quinn smiled.

At about 7:30 Judy ordered me to the guest room and she went to her room. I couldn't keep my eyes open and I think she was having a hard time too. I woke up around 11:00 when the bed shifted and I felt a pair of arms wrap around my side. Rolling over, I smiled at the newcomer.

"How long have you been here?" Quinn asked.

"Since an hour after I got your text that you needed me. I was so worried I just drove here," I replied.

"You are the sweetest." Quinn nuzzled further into me and I just smiled.

"Today is the day I get meet Beth."

I noticed Quinn's facial expression changed immediately.

"Um, about that. I'm sorry, Sebastian, but it can't be today."

"What? Quinn you said you thought I'm ready! Why are you doing this?"

"Remember you asked how "Mommy and Beth day" went? And I said it was cut short?"

I nodded as I wanted for Quinn to continue.

"It got cut short because there were cops here when Beth and I came back from feeding the ducks. They were investigating a break in and attacks. From Saturday night. At Puck's."

My eyes widened but Quinn barely reacted.

"The cops told me that it was possible Beth had been attacked. And that I needed to take her to the hospital. They did tests and ran a rape kit. Oh my God, Seb, it was so awful. My chest still aches just thinking about it. She suffered severe internal damage to her vaginal area."

"Oh God. Quinn, why didn't you tell me yesterday? I could have stayed with you."

"That's not how I wanted you to meet Beth. I didn't want your first encounter to be in the hospital because some asshole violated my daughter. She's not two yet, Sebastian. She could be scarred physically, and emotionally, for the rest of her life because of this."

I could feel her tears hitting my shirt but I didn't care. I just pulled Quinn tighter to my chest and whispered in her ear until the tears slowed. My heart was shattered.

"Where's Beth now?" I asked.

"With Puck," she sniffled, "he feels completely responsible. He went to get dinner and his sister was with Beth at the house when it happened."

Daddy said he saw you yesterday. Are you okay? Love – San. Quinn stared at the text from her best friend. She contemplated telling her everything in a text then changed her mind quickly. She couldn't do that to Santana.

Are you all right? - Rachel

Girl, where you at?! - Cedes

The more texts that came through, the more overwhelmed Quinn got. By the time Brittany's text show up: Q, did a dragon steal you away? Quinn decided to turn her phone off.

"They mean well, baby. Here, I'll text Blaine and ask him to let everyone know you just needed a personal day. Okay?" I offered quietly.

"Okay," Quinn responded meekly.

Q just needs a personal day. Please share with everyone. As soon as the message was sent, I shut my phone off too.

"Hey guys, Quinn's just taking a personal day. Sebastian just texted me," Blaine announced to the rest of the New Directions.

He didn't miss the fact that Kurt rolled his eyes at that. But Blaine just ignored him.

Quinn and I spent most of the day watching movies. With the occasional cat naps for both of us mixed in. I reluctantly left when my mother texted me that dinner was at 6:45 and no, I couldn't skip it. Her timing worked well because as I was leaving, Puck pulled in to drop Beth off.