Disclaimer: I do not own Glee.

Shelby has a brain tumor. The doctors are still trying to find out whether it is operable or not. We found out a couple of weeks ago after she collapsed for no reason and was taken to the hospital. I didn't really notice. Sure, she's been crying at random times or she's just been acting weird, but I just thought it was just that time of the month. But now, I haven't gone to school in a couple of days because I'm so worried about Shelby because she is unable to get out of bed she is just so exhausted. I called Carmel High the other day and told them what was kind of happening, and that she needed leave and they requested it. It's still kind of surreal at the moment. But I don't know what to do, I mean, I just keep having that nightmare where I'm in a meadow field and everyone I love dies. I can't lose Shelby, I just can't. Just then, I heard the doorbell ring. I got up of my bed and walked down the stairs and answered it. Standing there was Danny and his wife Heather. The pair has become regulars in the Corberry household, as well as their two children Camille and Temperance who are 4 and 6. Both of them are at school. I greeted them and invited them into the house. Danny went straight up to check on Shelby. I went into the lounge room and sat on the lounge staring at the television but not actually turning it on. I then felt Heather come and sit next to me.

"You okay kiddo?". Asked Heather as she put her hand on my shoulder. I shook my head no as tears began to fall.

"I cant lose her". I whispered as Heather wrapped an arm around me and brought me into her chest.

"Your not going to lose her sweetie. She is your mum. She is one of the strongest women I know and she would not let something tear you away from her. Not even a tumor will be able to tear her away from you. You've become her everything. Her world. She wont go away without a fight. Remember that". Said Heather. I smiled at the last part. I heard a commotion upstairs and I then heard Danny come running to the top of the stairs.

"Hun, call the ambulance. Now. She's gone unconscious". Said Danny hurriedly. I gasped. Heather ran to the phone and dialed 911 while I just sat there not knowing what to do.

Not very long later, I was seated in the same hospital that Quinn had her baby, but I was seated in the emergency room on those oh so very uncomfortable seats. I sighed. When I ran out of the house, I didn't realize that I was wearing barely anything. So I ran back inside and slipped on a pair of trackies, a jumper and my uggies. I then grabbed my phone, wallet and my keys and drove here. Danny and Heather were seated a few seats away from me having a hushed conversation. It was about me and I know it. Just then, the doctor came out asking for Corcoran and I put up my hand and he walked over to me. Danny and Heather joined us.

"Your mother, Shelby, the reason why she was unconscious at home is because she lost oxygen to the brain because of her tumor. Ms Corcoran, your mother, her situation is complex. She needs surgery and she needs it now. But there's a 10% chance she may not make it. Because you are her emergency contact, you need to make a decision now". Said the doctor. I didn't want to correct him and say my last name is Berry. I shook my head. I knew the decision that I had to make.

"Do the surgery". I said my voice shaking. The doctor nodded and walked away. I took out my phone and sent a text to Quinn. I needed my best friend here. Not very long later, I seen Quinn and the rest of glee club walking in. Even Santana. I looked at her when she walked over to me.

"I thought you could use some more friends". Said Quinn as she approached me. As soon as I wrapped my arms around Quinn, I began to cry. Quinn held me and soothed me as I cried. We sat down and I wiped my tears away.

"How is she?". Asked Quinn. Everyone had stopped talking and were waiting for my reply. I took a deep breath and pushed my fringe out of my face.

"She collapsed at home and went unconscious. She lost oxygen to her brain because her tumor was getting bigger. She needs surgery. They're prepping her now. There's a 10% she may not make it". I said as I whispered the last part. I sighed and walked away into the bathroom. I seen Quinn try to follow but I held my hand out to her to stop her. I went into the bathroom and sat on the floor in the corner. Hugging my knees to my chest and taking a deep breathe. I sat on the floor knowing someone was going to come. I heard the door open and someone approaching. I sensed someone sitting next to me. The person whom it was surprised me.

"You do know that public bathroom floors are very un-hygienic". Said Santana as she sat next to me.

"Well why are you sitting next to me then?". I replied bitterly as I wiped my tears away.

"Because whether I like to admit it or not, I do care about you Berry and you've been through so much and you don't deserve to be sitting here". Said Santana softly. I turned and smiled at her.

"Thanks Santana". I said smiling softly. She put her arm around me and hugged me. I relaxed into her hug.

"No worries Rach. Us Gleeks have got to stick together". Replied Santana. I smiled. It was the first time Santana had actually called me Rachel and not Berry.

A few hours later, we are all seated in the emergency room. All my team mates are with me. Some are asleep, some are playing cards, whilst Quinn and I are seated in silence. Just hearing her heart beat makes me relax. Knowing that she is alive. Just then, the doctor came walking towards us with a grim look on his face. I stood up and walked towards him.

"Ms Corcoran, your mother her surgery went okay except for a few minor problems. She crashed twice whilst operating but at the moment, she is in the ICU in a stable position". Said the doctor. I released the breath I was holding.

"When will she wake up?". I asked.

"Hopefully in a few hours after her drugs wear off, would you like to see her?". Asked the doctor. I turned towards everyone.

"Go on Rach. We will wait here for you. You need to see your mum". Said Santana. I smiled and nodded my head.

"Yes please". I said turning to the doctor. The doctor lead me to the ICU and into the private room mum was in. I walked into the room and held mum's hand.

"Mummy, please wake up. I miss you so much. I miss the way you hug me. I miss the way I know it's you because of your perfume. I miss you so much mum. Please wake up". I said. After a few minutes, I laid my head on mum's bed and began to pray. Then, suddenly, I felt something on my head. I shot up quickly and seen that Shelby was awake and chocking on the tube.

"Oh my gosh, mum. I'll get the doctor". I said as I ran to get the doctor. A doctor came in and did some things to Shelby to see how she was. I stayed in the background to let him do his work. After he left, I walked over and sat back down in my seat. I took Shelby's hand again.

"Oh sweetie. I'm sorry I made you cry". Croaked Shelby as she noticed my blood shot eyes.

"I was so worried about you mum. I thought I was going to lose you". I said as tears threatened to fall down my cheeks.

"Sweetie, your never going to lose me. I promise. I am going to always be here for you. Through thick and thin". Replied Shelby as she patted the spot next to her on her bed. I slipped of my uggies and I got up and laid down next to mum as she held me to her chest and rocked me like I was little girl singing my lullaby. Half an hour later, I woke up and walked out into the waiting room. I saw that true to Santana's word, everyone was there. When they spotted me they all stood up and looked at me.

"She's awake". I said.

Well there you go guys. My newest chapter. Read and review and tell me what you think. Next chapter will be coming up soon.