It Didn't Help At All?

'Santana!' Quinn shouted, running out of the hall after the Latina. She caught up quickly due to the condition Santana was in, grabbing her arm before she could make it any further.

'Q, what the hell.' She spat, throwing herself around to face the blonde.

'Santana,' Quinn sounded sad and Santana heard it in her voice.

'Leave it Q, I don't care.'

'You do care S, I know you do.' Quinn took her by the hand and ushered her to the nearest pair of seats in the lobby.

'Think whatever you want.' Santana sat with her head in her hands.

'You're not okay Santana, you need to..'

'I need to what Q?' Santana shot her head back up and glared at the blonde.

'Haven't you ever talked to someone about it, you know like..'

'Like a shrink?' Santana finished for her.

'Yeah,' Quinn's voice was becoming gentler.

'I did.' Santana admitted. 'I saw her for a few months right after it happened. All they do is dope you up and send you on your way.'

'Did you talk about it a lot?'

'I did nothing but talk about it.' Santana laughed. 'They made me talk about it with my mum, then with my dad, they even dragged poor Brittany into a session with me.'

'It didn't help at all?' Santana shook her head, and then Quinn had a thought. 'Can I ask you something?'

'What?' Santana looked at the blonde, intrigued and terrified at what she may ask.

'Did they ever catch them, the guys who hurt you?' Quinn saw all of the blood drain from her face, she had her answer before Santana could say it out loud.

'No.' She whispered. 'They didn't.' She could feel the tears. The damn things were coming again.

'Santana,' Quinn took her hand, holding it tight.

'I'm fine Q, really.' She tried to smile, wiping away her tears as she tried to laugh it off. Quinn's expression never changing. 'And the guys are right, I don't want to screw this up for them.'

'They're not right Santana, they have no right to not let you perform the first round. You are just as much a part of this team as anyone else.'

'Thanks Q, but you only need twelve members remember, you can certainly do it without me. Besides, the way I feel now, I'd probably pass out half way through a number.'

'Well regardless, they should at least give you a few days to pull it together. See if you get any better? The first round isn't for another four days.' Quinn reminded her.

'I know,' Santana agreed, leaning back in her chair.

'So, just come to rehearsals, please. You can watch until you feel well enough to join in.'

'Okay Q.' Santana smiled.

'Good, now,' Quinn jumped up. 'Lets go back to the room and order some really expensive room service.' Santana laughed, Quinn pulling her up and then both girls walked slowly towards the elevators.

'So, Brit,' Puck walked over to her. 'Do you want to tell us what that was all about?'

'Yeah, what the hell is up with Santana?' Artie asked, 'she's acting really strange.'

'I have to say I've noticed that too,' Mr Schu walked over to the blonde now, looking for an answer. 'Is Santana alright Brittany?' He put his hand on her shoulder.

'I can't tell you. I'm sorry.' She said, pulling away from her teacher and making for the exit.

'Mr Schu we need to find out what's up.' Mercedes said, as she watched the blonde swing open the doors and leave.

'I agree, but we cant force them to tell us anything. They'll come to us when they're ready.'

'Mr Schu, I for one don't appreciate all of this added drama right before the competition.'

'Yeah I agree with Rachel,' Finn walked up and stood next to her. 'Santana's probably just annoyed she didn't get a solo.'

'We don't know that guys, and no one is jumping to conclusions. We need more information.' Mr Schu needed to keep them together, they couldn't turn on each other over rumours.

'Yeah Mr Schu, what if Santana really needs our help? She looked awful at dinner last night.' Kurt sat on the edge of the stage next to Mike and Tina, who nodded in agreement.

'Well, then we help her.' Mr Schu rubbed his eyes and then went back into focused teacher mode. 'Come on guys,' he clapped, 'we need to make this work we'll just have to work out where the girls will be later.'