Summary : Rachel lost her husband and never once thought about love. She was busy with her four kids and lived with memory of her love, until she bumps into Santana. Santana is a self-made billionaire who'd been unlucky in love untilshe met Rachel.
Fridaglee17: Yes, her family is like really big, you will find out soon. And she has 4 siblings. So it's five of them; Penelope, Noah, Santana, Marley and Jake.
W1cked: yes she would!
Guest: yes, I know it kinda is but I liked it so far. And about the names, well this is my fic so I think I could call them all I want no offence just stating the truth.
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They spent their lunches together for the rest of the week. They took long walks on Pier 39 and Union Square. Santana did not want to disrupt Rachel's evening with her kids so she ahd to be content with the lunches they shared and the conversations they had late at night with their web phones. She liked seeing Rachel in her pajamas and she in turn like seeing her in hers.
Santana asked if they would spend the weeked with her family. Everyone wanted to meet her and since the coming weekend was Easter, she wanted to jold a little get together at her parents place for the rest of the family to meet her and for Santana to get to know her kids. Her kids were excited, especially the twins after she mentioned a little egg hungting excursion before Easter. Rachel had a hard time trying to convince Tony to go with them, but even he couldn't deny the changes in his mom in the recent week. Even though deep down in his heart he couldn't deny his mother her happiness, he felt he had to be against it for his dad's memory.
"You're just like Uncle Blaine's ex-fiance!" Tony exploded at his mother. "You jump at the chance to be with the next man – no it's not even a man mom – it's a woman that came your way! Since when you became like that, you're not a dy – this just isn't you!"
"Don't you dare finish that word young man! You're being unfair Tony, and since when do you care about such things Tony? You of all people should know that your grandfathers are gay so is your Uncle Blaine! I will not stand and let you disrespect all of them saying things like that." Rachel told him calmly. "And since when did you ever see me go out with another man or woman or be in another person's company while your father was alive?" She added even though she was hurting inside.
The other kids stayed in their room. That was the first time they'd heard any type of angry words exchanged for as long as they could remember. They would bicker amongst each other as siblings did, but fighting with their mom had never happened. Blaine, however, could no longer keep out of the conversation and walked in to correct what Tony blurted out in anger.
"Don't you ever, ever compare your mother to that man! Ever!" he spat, "And since when you became a homopobic Tony!"
"Blaine please, this is between Tony and me," she tried to calm him. Just hearing about his fiance made him furious again, not just that Tony was just practically insulted their sexuality.
"No, I will not stay out of this any longer. He's old enough to realize his mistakes. Tony you apologize to your mother!"
"I won't and you can't make me. You are not my father!"
"That's right. I am not your father and your father is not here. He's dead! I am sorry if you still miss him, but you're not the only one who does. He was one of my best friends and he was the only brother I ever had. You think I would let your mother, my sister, go out with any other person without meeting my approval?" Tony was taken by surprise at Blaine's statement. "You are being unfair with your mom. She has bever been unfaithful with your dad for as long as they've been together."
"How would you know? She was away a lot when we were younger. She probably went and met with another man or woman for all we know." He spat back still trying to hold on to his anger.
"I know, because every time your mom went away on assignment I was with her. If you remember, i was her partner on those assignments. And what's your problem with your mom dating a woman, you've never had problem that I am dating other man." Tony could no longer go on. He knew he was out of line.
"I'm sorry mom. You too uncle Blaine. I know I was out of the line, I didn't mean to say it out like that. You know I had no problem with those since I know that you are gay Unk B." He said as he started crying and gave her a hug. Blaine gave him a nod, "I know you didn't mean it nephew." He told him.
"It's okay sweetheart. I know this is hard for you. And if you must know, it was very hard for me too at first."
"Really?"
"Yes, I felt I was betraying your father in a way. That was when I tried to avoid Santana for over a week. But avoiding her was only making my heart ache even more."
"I didn't know that."
"Well, you would have if you haven't been avoiding me as well. I couldn't explain all the feelings I was having and I was trying to block them out. But, I lost the fight and now I am much happier. Please sweetie, I have been mourning your dad for over five years, I think it's time for me to move on."
"As long as he or she makes you happy."
"She does sweety, but you know what would make me even happier?"
"What?"
"If you would give him a chance and get to know him."
"I'll do my best."
"That's all I ask. So, what about the picnic tomorrow?"
"Do I really have to go?"
"It would be nice. You could bring Harmony with you. I told Ally she could bring her friends as well."
"Do I have to go?" Blaine joked to make the mood a little lighter.
"Yes," answered Rachel as sternly as she could bring herself to.
"If I have to go, you have to go," joked Tony.
"Yeah, but you have your girlfriend to take, I don't have anyone to take," he joked back.
Everything was back to normal, or as normal as it could be under the circumstances. Ally peeked her head from the stairs to check if the coast was clear since she could no longer hear them screaming, mostly Tony screaming.
"Is it safe to come down now? I am starving." She joked as she came down with the twins behind her.
The next day, Rachel, Blaine, and the kids went to Santana's parents house to meet their family for a picnic lunch. Harmony had other plans and Ally's friends cancelled last minute. They found Santana pacing the porch as they drove up in the driveway.
"She looks as nervous as you," Blaine joked.
"Oh, hush!" Rachel punched him in the arm. Santana finally broke out of his reverie and walked down the porch to open the door for Rachel. Tony was surprised at her gesture. He didn't remember his father ever doing that for his mom. He tried to do it for Harmony when they went out, but sometimes he just forgot. He decide it was because Santana was still trying to impress his mom.
"Hi, I was worried you guys might have gotten lost," Santana told her after taking her hand to let her down from the van. She then gave her a little kiss on the lips. That surprised Tony more. His dad hardly ever showed his affections openly with their mom.
"Are you kidding? I never get lost," joked Blaine as he walked around the van to shake Santana's hand. They all said "Yeah right!" at the same time.
The twins opened the door and jumped down and gave Santana a hug at the same time. The were most excited at the prospect of getting a dad – or second mother. They had been praying and wishing every night since they met Santana that she would be with their mom and would be their other mom, but they hadn't told anyone except each other. Santana was taken by surprise at the gesture, but welcomed it openly. She was still carrying them when Ally went out followed by Tony.
"Ah, you must be Alexandra and Anthony?" Santana tried to extend her hand that was holding Jay.
"You can call me Ally," Ally replied as she shook her hand.
"Well, nice to meet you in person Ally, you can call me Santana."
Santana noticed that Tony was a little hesitant but shook her hand anyway. His mom always taught him to be polite even when he didn't feel like being polite. Santana sensed his uncertainly and knew he was far from being accepted by her future son.
She'd already been thinking of the kids as her kids especially the twins who seemed to have accepted her instantly and unconditionally. She'd even talked to them when she was on the phone with Rachel and briefly had a conversation with Ally when she was thanking her between her excitement over the concert tickets with backstage passes. But she knew she hadn't really accepted her fully into her life like the twins had, but at least Ally wasy giving her a chance which Tony didn't seem to want to give at that time. She made a mental note to talk to him.
"And you too Anthony," she added after briefly shaking his head.
Carlos and Mario came out to greet them. They have Rachel hugs and kisses.
"Welcome!" exclaimed Maria. "The rest of the family is out back. They have been eagerly waiting for all of you to arrive."
"Hi m – Mrs. Lopez, Mr. Lopez," Rachel stopped herself from saying "mom". She didn't think it appropriate especially in front of her kids who did not yet know Santana's family. Maria caught the hesitation and decided not to push her more informal title. But Carlos on the other hand always said what was on his mind.
"Oh, no we're on formal terms again," he joked. Maria elbowed him on the ribs, which brought some giggles from the twins. Rachel blushed, but was rescued by Santana.
"Well, don't you want to meet my papi and mami?" she asked the twins. They both nodded excitedly. They loved meeting new people. Santana set them down and held their hands. "Mami, Papi. This is Kaylen," she pointed at Jay, "and this is Jaylen," she pointed at Kay. It made them giggles even more.
"You're silly," announced Kay. "I'm Kaylen and he's Jaylen," she corrected her.
"Well, I am still trying to learn who's who," Santana joked, apologized.
"Oh you two are adorable," Maria cut it. "Do you know I have twin grandchildren too?"
"Where are they?" asked Jay.
"They're not here. They live in New Jersey, but they're not as big as you two, they're only two years old."
"Cool, maybe we'll see them some other time?" asked Kay. Santana interrupted the conversation to introduce Ally and Tony.
"And these two tall people are Alexandra and Anthony," pointing to them appropriately. They were too old for silly jokes and certainly could not be mistaken for each other.
"Wow, you two are tall!" excalimed Carlos. "Rachel they look like you too, especially your daughter only the height are different." He joked and took Ally hand. "You look just as beautiful, you lady." He took Anthony's hand and looked up at him, "Heard you want to be a doctor like your dad?"
Tony was surprised. He thought his mother wouldn't mention his father to strangers, especially to people whose daughter was his mother's girlfriend. On the contrary, Rachel had been talking to Maria and Carlos freely about Charles and her concerns with Tony. They knew how hard he'd been taking her mother's new relationship with their daughter and had been asking them for advice as well as her own parents.
"Yes, sir," was all Tony could blurt out.
"Well, from the looks of you. I think you will be a great doctor," adde Maria. "I am not just saying that to impress you either. From what I hear from your mother, you are an intelligent you man and now that I see you. I believe she's right."
Tony blushed from the openness he was receiving. He was sure they would shut the kids down since they weren't really part of the family. He was wrong again like he was wrong about Santana. He still had a lot to learn about people. He'd been so wrapped up with his mourning that he'd been afraid to let other people besides his family near his heart.
"And you," Maria turned her attention to Ally, "you are just as beautiful and if you are like your mother, you are probably just as smart and artistic."
"I like to dance and act," she answered.
"Really! My youngest son likes to dance. He loved it actually. He loved it so much that he went to New York, Paris and London to study dancing." Carlos said proudly.
"Wow, is he here?" Ally exclaimed.
"Unfortunately, he's not and he's stopped dancing for a while." Carlos answered.
"No way!" Ally couldn't believe her ears.
"Yes, way." Answered Carlos. "I love the way kids talk nowadays. It sounds like a different language altogether." He laughed.
"I'm sorry. I meant no disrespect."
"Oh, don't you worry abou tit honey. We have grandkids your age and they talk the same way. It just amazes Carlos sometimes that they could talk with so little syllable and understand each other. I am sure you will get along well. But, yes, he took a little break after the accident, but I'm sure he will be back in the swing of it soon. I'll show you pictures inside of him if you want."
"That would be so cool."
"Well, I think we've stood out here long enough. Want to look at the pictures and meet the rest of the family?"
"Sure."
"But wait a minute, I haven't met this other handsome young man." She walked towards Blaine. "Carlos I think I finally found someone to replace you with," she joked. This brought a smile to Blaine's face.
"Ah, but you'd better ask him if he has a boyfriend first so that we can make a fair trade. He's gay darling, nice try." Carlos joked as the others laughed, Blaine didn't know that Santana's family knew about his sexuality but he thought that Rachel had told them about the family. Santana just stood beside Rachel watching all the interaction between their families while holding the twins' hands.
"I am available, but sure I can be your gayfriend," Blaine answered as he brought Maria's hands to his lips. "But, then I wouldn't have anyone to trade for you."
"It's just as well, I don't think I am young enough for you," Maria joked back. "You must be Rachel's little brother Blaine."
"Yes, I am."
"Hi Blaine," Carlos shook his hand. "Hi Mr. Lopez."
"You can call me Carlos and you can call Maria later when you get someone to trade for her." He snickered. Blaine already liked them. They are as free spirited as his own parents. "Shall we go to the backyard?"
They all followed Carlos and Maria to the backyard. Santana carried the twins, while Rachel scowled at her for doing so. She thought Santana was going to spoil them. She walked beside Tony and lagged in order to talk with him.
"So, how are you holding up? Still want to beat her up?" She asked jokingly.
"Hey, I am against beating women. But no, not yet," he answered. "I am still checking her out. Her parents are hilarious though."
"Yes, they are. I like them too. It looks like they like all of you as well."
"Yeah, they are nice fols. Sorta like Grandpa and Papa. Are we going to their house for Easter tomorrow?
"Of course, that's why we're meeting Santana's family today. She thought it would be better for all of us if we left Easter with our own traditions." Tony was again surprised. He was sure they were probably going to spend Easter with Santana's famly.
They reached the backyard and more introductions were made. Penelope introuduced her husband, Sam, their children and grandchildred. Marley introduced her and her husband, Ryder and their children. Noah introduced his wife, Brittany and their children. Santana and Rachel were enjoying the scene.
Ally made friends with Marley's daughter, Bianca, Sarah and Christina and Noah's son Angelo. They were about the same ages.
Anthony was in turn attempting to make friends with Noah's daughter Kitty and his eldest son Stephen as well as Marley's sons Brendan and Jason. Despite his reservations, Tony was actually enjoying himself. He found that the boys were also into football and that they'd played against each other at one time while the other boys were in high school. He found out that Katherine who liked to be called Kitty because his aunt name was also Katherine played for the powder puff team and was in the swim team.
The twins were enjoying themselves playing with Penelope's grandkids and making a fuss over baby Angelica. The rest of the adults were all enganged in conversations mostly trying to learn about each other.
"Penelope, you didn't tell us where Riley went," asks Marley.
"You know that youngest son of mine. He's probably out with his friends."
"Ah, so someone is following his uncle Noah's footsteps eh?" commented Marley.
"I didn't turn out so bad did I?" Noah joked.
"Only because Brittany straightened you out," interjected Santana.
"Oh, no. Here we go again," sighed Katherine, Penelope's eldest.
"Sorry, you guys. Every time these two gang uncle Noah up, they always try to see who gets in the most points against each other," interjected Serena, Penelope's youngest daughter.
"Oh, don't worry about it," assured Rachel. "I've already witnessed one of these sessions."
"I find it refreshing myself. It is much more fun with more people than just the two of us. Although now we have Ally and Tony to banter with it's not the same when you want to make adult innuendos but you can't because you're just conscious of their age."
"So, you two are used to all this picking each other, that's great. So, we don't have to apologize for these people. No holds barred?"
"Absolutely," replied Rachel. Ryder noticed the younger people playing catch with the football.
"Hey, I see the kids throwing the football, let's show them what the older people are made off," remarked Ryder. "We can bring out the flags and play flag football."
"Good idea, we need to work up our appetite for papi's barbecue and all that food mami and the ladies are cooking up," answered Noah.
"Are you in Blaine?" asked Santana.
"You bet. I haven't played a game of football for quite a while," Blaine answered.
"What about you Finn, you joining us?" asked Noah who knows he'd rather be barbecuing that playing some kind of sport.
"Nah, I'll just help papi with the barbecue. Why don't you pull Artie and Mike over there." He pointed at his son-in-laws playing with the younger children.
Noah walked over to the play area and asked Mike and Artie if they wanted to play. They all agreed and approached the teenagers.
"Hey guys, and gal (meaning Kitty), how about a game of flag football?" dared Noah.
"Yeah," replied Stephen without hesitating.
"I don't know," answered Brendan.
"What's the matter, afraid of your old man gonna beat you young people," dared Ryder.
"Well, since you put it that way, it's because we don't want to see you get hurt," answered Brendan. "What do you say guys?" he asked the rest of the gang, "Tony can quarterback for us, right Tony."
"Alright," Tony answerd with resignation.
"Alright, come on San help me get the flags." Ryder commanded.
They brought the flags back and put them on. The teens decided to let the "old men"go first. The "old men" of course accepted it and the game began. They were off to a strong start, but the inteception by Jason prevented them from getting the touchdown. The teens received their first down near the older team's goal marked by the big Oak tree.
Tony looked at Mike who was huge and in the process of rushing toward him, he decided to run with the ball instead throwing. Ryder stopped him mid-field. They stopped and huddled.
"Look," Tony started to explain. "I noticed before Mile started rushing at me that they weren't really guarding Kitty or Angelo as much as your bigger guys (he pointed to Stephen, Brendan and Jason), so I am going to be looking for the both of you (he pointed to Kitty and Angelo). Whoever is more open will be getting the ball, so keep an eye on the ball."
"Sounds good," answered Angelo.
"Okay, Stephen. I am going to run a fake with you. And Brendan and Jason try to keep your cousin Mike away from me long enough for me to throw the ball. Break!"
They ran the play as Tony outlined and was only a few yards from the goal. Tony threw the ball to Kitty. That time Blaine grabbed Kitty's flag before she could run off with the ball. The next play was a touch down for the teens. Tony handed it off to Brendan and he was able to run past Mike and Artie easily.
The teens were excited at that point, but the older team came on strong and got their first touchdown too. It was a play greatly executed by Santana. She threw a winning pass to Blaine. Tony noticed Kitty was a little dazed when she would watch Blaine, so he decided to let Angelo and Kitty trade. Even though Angelo was a lot shorter than Blain, at least he won't be daydreaming next to his Uncle Blaine.
Kitty of course didn't argue or else her brothers and cousins would tease her. The next play would have been perfect if Kitty hadn't tripped and fell on Tony. Tony ran with the ball again, but instead of getting to the goal, Kitty tripped and fell on top of him while trying to push her dad away. Everyone gathered to see if Tony was okay. Rachel, Ally, and the rest of the ladies cheering on the sidelines ran to see if Tony was okay. Kitty was already above Tony trying to wake him.
"Tony, honey are you hurt?" asked Rachel. Tony opened his eyes.
"Hey, what's everyone doing over here? Haven't you ever seen a football player go down before?" he joked. Kitty was relieved she didn't hurt him too seriously.
"You gave us a scare there for a second," answered Kitty holding out her hand to help him up.
"Man, Kitty you sure can tackle," he joed as he took her hand to stand up.
"You sure you're okay?" asked Rachel still a bit concerned.
"I'm sure mom. Kitty just caught me by surprise." Everyone started to walk back to their positions when Finn came to call them to eat.
"So I guess this means we tie?" Ryder asked.
"Not on your life, dad. We still have the second half after we eat so that we can burn off some of the food," corrected jason.
Ryder grabbed his two boys by the shoulders and walked back to the tables. Noah raced with his kids to the table. Rachel and Santana helds hands walking slowly to the table. Blaine, Artie and Mike walked together discussing the strategy for the next game. Tony walked by himself longing for a father.
He saw the way Noah and Ryder played with their kids and wished he had a dad that would do the same. His resentment was again mouting higher than before. He resented his dad for not being there. He rested his mom for trying to replace his dad with Santana. He was just filled with anger. His world was changing and he didn't seem to have control over any of it. All he could was be angry and just went with the flow.
A/N: Hello all. Thanks for your reviews. I am glad you are enjoying this just as much as I am. Ciao – 'till next time!
