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Mr. Schuester stood in front of the Berry's house , he never had been there before, a chill ran down his spine as he called at the door, his heart began to beat very fast, he did not know how to react when the door open.
He take a deep breath and wait a few minutes for someone to open the door, seeing that no one answered, he bell again, This time the door opened a few seconds later, Hiram Berry stood in front of him, he was wearing only a plain shirt and trousers, his facial expression was sad, but he try to give him a smile when he recognized the teacher.
-Hello, Mr. Schuester, we did not expect your visit , want to come in.- asked the man trying to be nice.
-Thanks, sorry for bother you .- Will said coming into the house.
-Of course not Mr Schuester, sorry to not open before is just ... I don't know it was hard to get out of bed, -said the man trying to hide his tears.
-No problem, I should not have come without warning.-
When he come in to the house he noticed that it was dark, the curtains were closed, and it was very quiet, both men sat in the living room, Will noticed several photos on the walls most of Rachel, in different stages of her life, but the photos that most caught his attention were over the fireplace in the middle of the room, in the left was a picture of two men holding a baby in their arms, the picture was clearly taken in the same room, and that baby was clearly Rachel, both men saw the little baby with love, in the middle photo were the two men a little older, one of them was carrying a little girl, Rachel again, but she was about 5 years, and the other man was holding a small trophy, the three looked so happy, and the last photo on the right, was Rachel the one he knew of 16 years old, in the midle of both men, with a big smile. Seeing the three photos he felt a lump in his throat.
-How can I help you? Mr Schue. -Hiram asked
-I .. I came to know how you were and I have something to say to you. -Said the teacher sitting in front the man with glasses.- So how you doing?-
-Well, we survived the best we can, has been very difficult, Leroy has not gone to work, hardly eat, I hear him cry at night until he falls asleep, I have to be strong for both.
-This has affected a lot more to your husband, right?-
-Yes,I am suffering a lot, and there is no day without thinking about her, but Leroy ... has always been very sentimental and very attached to Rachel, I'm always the one who had to be firm in decisions, Leroy could never scold Rachel, he has not moved anything into Rachel's room he wants to stay just like she left, when we married, our greatest desire was to have a son, Leroy wanted to wait until we had a house, a good job and resources to keep him or her when the time came, when we decided we were ready,we consider adopting as a first option, we can not decided if we wanted a boy or a girl, was so difficult to choose just one, the first time we visited the foster home and we met all the childrens was very beautiful, Leroy fell in love with all childrens, for a moment I thought he would adopt all of them , but then we decided that we wanted a baby, one who we can raise, we met several couples, mostly teenagers who could not care for a baby, but almost no one wanted to give their baby to a gay couple, or decided keep their baby at the end,after a while we decided that a surrogate mother would be the best option and we started looking, we went to specialized centers, and we even put ads in newspapers, but our luck was the same, we began to give up hope when one day a young woman knocked on the door, said she had read our ad and that she was willing to do it, said she needed the money to fulfill her dream.-
- Shelby ...- Will said
-Yes, Shelby Corcoran, the first time we saw her we thought she was very young, she was very determined, and secure, bold, seemed very nice, pretty and then we heard her singing , was when we decided that she was the mother of our daughter or son, she signed all the papers and let us be part of the pregnancy and go to the ultrasound with her, when we found out we were having a girl, Leroy went crazy, we leaving the doctor's office and we took Shelby home and then Leroy decided to go shopping for the baby . When at last we had Rachel in our arms was the happiest moment of our lives, that day we took that picture. -Hiram said pointing to the picture over the fireplace. -Oh god I must be bored you with this story, sorry.- said Hiram with small tears
-Oh... not at all... in fact that is precisely what I came to talk.-
-What do you came to talk? Mr. Schue. Another voice interrupted the conversation-Hiram Berry was standing at the end of the ladder,the black-skinned man looked very pale, and tired.
-Leroy, you okay honey? I thought you were asleep.-I was, but I heard a knock on the door and I heard when you came down, so happens, -he said sitting next to Hiram.
-I came to talk about something that happened yesterday at school, about Shelby ... -The teacher said looking at the two men. -Yesterday Shelby went to school, she heard what had happened and ... she doesn't know what to do, she is devastated and ... maybe it's not my business, but I think it would be useful to talk to her, is also Rachel's mother, maybe she didn't saw Rachel grow up like you , but Rachel is also part of her,you should go through this together.-
-I think he is right, Leroy, she is also hers baby,now she entered to her life, we can not pretend that she doesn't exist. -Hiram said taking the hand of her husband.
Leroy just nodded his head.
-Oh god, is this really is happening Hiram?.- Both men embraced.
-There other thing I wanted to tell you, I ... well ... a student ... found this in the library ...He said that this belongs to Rachel, and I thought maybe you would like to have it. -The teacher said taking the necklace from his pocket and handed it to the African-American father of Rachel, he took the collar, his hand started shaking and looked as if he gasping for air.
-Oh god ... no no no no ... oh god.- The man began to mourn.
-Are you okay?, what happens?-
-It's okay Mr. Schue , don't worry. -said Hiram crying too as he was trying to calm his husband.
-Honey come on, it's okay, everything will be okay.-
-No! - Leroy stood up sharply away from the arms of Hiram, and leaned in the chimney trying to catch his breath.
-I..I ... bu-bu-buy ... this n-necklace when ... R-Rach-Rachel ..w-was born ... we went-t-t ... after we left the h-hospital -Leroy said stuttering.
-Sorry ... Mr. Schue, thanks for bringing it, is important to us.- Hiram said wiping his tears.
-Listen .. I know how you feel, all the guys of GLEE are like my children, Rachel is an incredibly talented girl, you did a great job as parents, I can not imagine how difficult it must be for you, and I admire you very much, you two have for each other but there is another person who is also suffering and is suffering alone.-
There was silence for a moment.
-Do you think that Shelby would like to come and spend a few days with us?-. Leroy said when he finally was able to control his breathing.
-I think she would love.- Said Will. -There is something else,yesterday also came a woman, Doris Sylvester, she is an expert on the subject, is a hunter of Nazis, and she is willing to help, and she is working on the case, and all the kids on GLEE also want to help, in fact all are already thinking about plans to help.I do not be surprised if some of the kids, come to visit you-
-Thanks.- Leroy said hugging Mr. Schuester.
-No problem. I will talk with Shelby.-
-Thank you Mr. Schuester, for everything.- Hiram said joining to the hug
-Call me Will.-
-Thanks Will. -Leroy said.- Rach is right you are a great teacher.-
Both men accompanied the teacher to the door when Will opened the door he came across with Puck, who was about to ring the bell.
-Puck.- Said in surprise Mr. Schue
-Noah What are you doing here? Something happened to you ?- asked Leroy
-I ... I came to talk to you-. Puck Said watching the two men.
-Does your mama know you're here? -Asked Hiram
-No.- Puck Said looking down.
-Come in son-. Leroy said kindly
Puck just nodded
Mr. Schuester smiled one last time to the couple and patted on Puck shoulder when he walked beside him.
The three sat in the room, Puck explained the reason for his visit, he told them how he felt for doing nothing, he told them about Beth and . The two men sat in silence to hear the whole story,they looked at comprehensively, by the time he finish the three contained her tears, the two love Puck as a son and was greatly appreciated everything he did for Rachel, they explained him that nothing about what was happening was his fault and had no reason to feel that way and they understood his reasons for what he did. The couple hugged him one last time before he leaving the house.
When Puck leave the Berry's house he felt different, he still feeling guilty, but least, now he could look in the mirror without feeling nauseous.
Had spent a couple of weeks, for Rachel it seemed like eternity, when your freedom is taken away, time seems slower, she almost could not remember her life before coming to that horrible place, O'Reilly did not do it easier for her, Every day he came with a new "fun" idea, O'Reilly forced her to wear that damn necklace,he forced her to walk on her hands and knees, he forced her to be under the table while they eat and sometimes his put his foot above her, Rachel had to bite her tongue until it bled to not mourn, it bothered him to hear any sound that came from her special the crying. O'Reilly liked to call her names, but his favorite was "his little pet, " he even gave her a dog dish that said: "Dog", and he forced her to drink from it
Each day was more horrible than the last and that day was no exception, he thought it would be fun to throw her a ball and she caught it with her mouth, he threw the ball over and over again until he got bored after scolding her for not be quick to go for the ball, he let her go back to the room.
That room had become her only refuge was the only place in the house in which she felt safe since he arrived there, almost no one went up there , was the most isolated place of the house, that room, dirty and dark was the closest thing to a home to her.
There was also James, he was the closest thing to a friend she had, he was kind and nice with her,he gave her clean clothes to sleep and he took her skirt and the other clothes to wash so she had in the morning something clean to wear , (they never had noticed, she does not was truly surprising about it, she was not more for them that a toy and an entertainment, she was pretty sure that none of them even didn't know her name), every time O'Reilly done with her, Rachel was always crying on the shoulder of James, he consoled her until she felt well and she could stop mourn, honestly she would not be alive if it wasn't for him, he always make jokes and he made her laugh,he helped her to deal with what was happening to her and it wasn't hard to talk to him, in fact they spent the half of the time talking. He always made sure to remind her who she was and even that she did not know much about him, (because he has never said much)she felt that she knew him. They used to play a game to know each other more; she made a question and then it was his turn to make one.
-So what's the weirdest thing that ever happened to you?.- She asked wiping her tears.
-Mmmm ... watch Dead Snow with O'Reilly. -James said ending to heal her knee, which usually ended really badly for being on her knees all the time.
- "Dead Snow?- Rachel asked, confused.
-It's a movie.- James said putting the things away and sitting on the matress beside her
-Watch a movie with O'Reilly's the strangest thing that has happened to you-. Rachel said, almost laughing.
-It was a film about Nazi Zombies, okay, I swear that O'Reilly was so turn on by the general zombie, he could not stop laughing throughout the film, and the damn movie was in Norwegian and I just understood that the zombies want to eat the campers, and then those damn zombies came out of the snow like margaritas, and O'Reilly applauded when they ate one, and I was like "Do you want to leave you alone with the TV?" I swear that was the more traumatized moment of my life. -James said shaking his hands and doing funny faces.
-Oh god ... I can not believe it, you talk more than me. -Rachel said surprised.
-I'll take that as a compliment, but you know at least I learned two things that day, one O'Reilly knows Norwegian, and two, when he dies I will bury him face down so he can't get out from it.-
They laughed.
-And ... what's the strangest thing that ever happened to you?- James asked
-Mmmm ... well once I was kidnapped and I became friend of one of my captors.- Rachel said sarcastically as she could.
-Okay you win. -James said, watching her intently.
Rachel chuckled -... how old are you? - Why did I never asked that?
-How old do you think I am ?- He said smiling
-I don't know ... like uhm 26?
-Mmmm...close.. I have 21-
-Are you kidding?- she asked completely surprised.
-Nop-
-But you said that you been 3 years with them. that means you're here since you were 18, oh god you were a child, why ruin your life so young.?-
- It's a bit ...-
-Complicated. -she completed , every time he don't want or he could not say something he used that word.
-Yes, but not talk about it, not yet, well it's my turn to ask, so Miss Rachel Berry Who taught you to sing?-
-Hmm ... well my dads always made sure to sign me up for music camps and give me a vocal education but I think more than anything is genetics, my mom ... is an extraordinary singer I guess if she had been with me since childhood she had taught me to sing.- The little brunette said, smiling at the thought
-Wait, did you say dads? Your mom wasn't with you when you were a kid?
-No. I uhmm ... I have two gay dads they chose a surrogate mother for her beauty and talent, and they mixed their sperm with a stirrer, until today we do not know who is my real dad, and I met my mom not long ago she is Vocal Adrenaline's coach, and well she didn't ... I ...uhm mm ... I Really don't want to talk about it, is ...-
-Complicated.- James end the sentence
-I have to stop spent time with you.-
-Haha mmm very good idea.- James said laughing.- Are you okay?-
-Mmm ... no ...I don't know ... I can not help feeling broken ... I have so much fear.- She said softly, almost as if she felt embarrassed for said it.
-Come here.- James said putting his arms around her, Rachel put her head on her shoulder, a silent tear rolled down her cheek
-It's my turn, do you believe in happy endings?- She asked whispering.
There was silence for a few seconds
-Yes, I believe in happy endings.-he also said whispering.- It's my turn ...-
That day was a little harder than usual, she woke up at 4:00, O'Reilly didn't stop attacking Rachel all day, he put her a leash and he took her to a walked around the house, he forced her to clean the house and then he "accidentally" he spilled his beer over her. The brunette could not go on when she returned to the room,she began to mourn but fatigue was stronger than any physical or emotional pain, and she fell asleep when her body touched the mattress. James was not surprised at all, he clean what he could from her wounds and a little beer was left in her face and hair with a damp cloth. He was tired so he sat in the couch next to the mattress, he was thinking about the next phase of his plan.
He just sat there thinking for a long time, until he decided to get out. When a little voice stopped him
-Where you going? Don't leave me.. please.- Rachel whisper sleepily, on verge of tears
-Don't worry,I just go for a glass of water, okay?- He said brushing her hair from her face.
-Don't go please! don't leave me... -She said, clutching his hand, leaving tears falling down her face.
-Hey, don't cry, I'll be back in a minute okay? just relax.-
-Come back fast-. She said resigned-
- I'll be back in a few minutes, okay honey? Rest, you need some sleep.-
James gave a last look at the girl on the mattress, and then he opened the door and he left before locking the door behind him.
James went down the hallway toward the stairs, where he met with Bryan,the man with brown eyes, white, slightly higher than he, ash blonde hair,he was carrying a bottle of beer in a hand and was obviously drunk, there was no many rooms in second floor, just the attic and the room with Rachel, and something told him that his intention was not to go to the attic.
-Where the hell you think you're going? .- Said in a deep tone and putting an arm on his way.
-Relax man, I'm just going to give a little visit to the little whore.- Said, laughing and touching his penis to emphasize his words.- You know what I mean.-
-Yes, of course... get away from her.- He said menacingly.
-Oh come on ... does your mother never teach you to share?-
-I don't want you or your cock around her, do you understand me?, if you get to that room I'll kill you myself, she's mine, she belongs to me.
-Oh yeah ... since when? -Said another voice, the voice of O'Reilly, he was watching them at the foot of the stairs.
-Since I put my penis inside her, since that day. -James said looking at O'Reilly
-I think James has a good point, sorry Bryan.-
-Oh come on O'Reilly-
.-Forget it, Bryan.-The ash blonde haired man reluctantly went downstairs
-James come with me-. O'Reilly said, telling the younger man to follow him.
Both men went into another room, the room of O'Reilly
.-What do you want to talk about?.- James said breaking the silence.
-About the girl-. O'Reilly said bluntly.
-What about her.- James said calm and indifferent.
-That is precisely my question, what happens with her and you?-
- I was thinking about getting into the auction, I want to buy her.-
-It's funny because I was thinking of doing the same thing, I also want to buy her, I mean she must be very good at something, for you to spend all your time with her.-
-yes you're right, it's fun.- Said sarcastically.
-James, stop the shit, you're not funny.-
-And you're the nicest person I ever met.-
O'Reilly smiled.- You know James, I like you, I know you are smart, very smart, I know that you are a mother fucker, so what the hell you are planning, I'm not stupid, I know you've been helping her, so tell me, why? What is the real reason to you wanted to go to that school, why her?.-
-Do you really want to know? -James asked, smiling
-Yes-
-Well, unlike you, I think that getting someone to do all you want, you have to be nice.-
-Oh ... I think I know what you're doing, are we playing good cop and bad cop?-
-Maybe.-
-Don't tell me, you're the good one. -O'Reilly said, laughing.
-And you're the bastard. -James said laughing too
-Please tell me she is not so stupid to fall in your games.-
-You should thank me if wasn't for me she would not do what you ask her to do-.
-Oh ... no way, she is a stupid little girl.-
-Yes she is.- James said-
So she sleeps with the enemy, oh James, so that's why all this is , technically she is already in your power, incredible, when he knows, he will give you a great reward.-
-I know, I hope.-
-Wow, I want you to know that I will not leave so easy,I really want her, she is very manipulative, and very funny, amused me much with her if I had her to myself.-
-Okay, I know, anyway, I want to be in the auction so write my name in the list, I want her, I need to level up.-
-Okay, but tell me what is the plan exactly?- O'Reilly asked
James looked at him a moment thinking about his answer. -Why don't you sit ...-
When he return to the room he heard a small cry from within and groans, his blood began to boil, quickly he opened the door and got angrier when he saw the scene infront of him.
Bryan and another man were inside with Rachel, Mark held Rachel's hands over her head with one hand and with the other hand he was covered her mouth, Bryan was over her holding her waist to hold her in her place and his other hand was under her skirt. Rachel was crying and squirming trying to wiggle out of his hands.
Mark remove his hand from her mouth to take his hand to her right breast.
-James, please!- The girl said when she saw James at the door
-Hell, I think I was very clear to you when I said I did not want you near to her, get out of here!. -Shouted James taking Bryan by the throat and throwing him against the wall.
-Oh ... fuck! James you always ruin everything.-
-Get out before I kill both of you ... Get out, is the last warning.-
-Okay. Come on Mark, goobye whore . Bryan said, licking his fingers looking at the little girl curled up on the mattress in a fetal position crying uncontrollably.
-Get out! -James shouted again, both men left the room.
James ran to Rachel and took her in his arms, rocking back and forth.
-You said you were not going to took so long!. -Rachel said crying
-Shhh ... I'm sorry honey, I'm so sorry, I ... I will not let them touch you again, quiet, shh baby do not cry.-
Rachel hold him harder and she buried her face in his neck.
-Don't leave me again please ... don't leave me ... don't let them hurt me ... please.- Rachel could not stop mourn.
-Shhhhhh .. No, I promise I' won't do it .. Calm down. -James said, stroking her hair and rubbing her back in small circles.
Rachel had her back to the door and she did not see O'Reilly, who was watching them from outside the door, but James saw him
Their eyes met, O'Reilly just gave him an evil smile.
James smiled back . -Shhh ... Calm down... I will not let anything happen to you, you're safe with me honey. -James said kissing her forehead ...
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