I'm back! Well sort of, this is actually the final chapter. It is short and left somewhat open and lacking in detail I did this for two reasons, one because it just felt right and two because I think each reader should have the opportunity to ponder the outcome, create your own vision, and consider the advice. Anyways, it's short, it's simple, it is the end… at least for now.

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Epilogue

It takes a few weeks for things to settle down, and that's okay.

Santana and Brittany spend almost every day together; both trying to work out their own issues and rebuild the friendship that had been destroyed. Although it doesn't take long for that budding friendship to turn into romance.

Surprisingly Marley is the biggest help in that, constantly giving Brittany suggestions and teaching her to be what the Latina needs. Sometimes the singer cries in her room, alone at night, but when the morning sun rises she dries the tears and puts on a smile because no matter how she really feels about Santana all she wants is for the Latina to be happy. Marley knows in her heart that Brittany is what makes Santana happy.

Mercedes finds herself rekindling her friendship with the blonde dancer, even finding it in her heart to forgive the girl for everything that she did to hurt Santana.

Rachel and Quinn spend their nights together, hugging tightly until Rachel has to return to New York. Every time Quinn cries, it's the only time the blonde singer lets her guard down, but maybe that's the first step.

The weeks pass in a blur, but they are meaningful, full of life and love, full of growth, each girl finding themselves discovering new things. The weeks are all about new beginnings.

It takes months for everyone to establish a steady rhythm, and that's okay.

Brittany and Santana's relationship is great, slow, but great. They have date night on Fridays, and spend Sundays with the whole group for movie night.

Brittany starts school, and because its dance she excels, she is the star pupil and her friends couldn't be more proud of her.

Marley returns for her next year of school at McKinley, but Skypes in every Monday and Wednesday night to catch up. Sometimes she even brings her new boyfriend along, and although it should be awkward for everyone, it isn't. They welcome Sam's presence, but most of all they are glad that Marley is happy.

Rachel goes back to New York, but she visits, almost every weekend, but that is just fine with everyone else, because what is life without a little Rachel Berry craziness.

Mercedes meets a new guy and they hit it off instantly, funny thing is that he is one of the artists she works for, but maybe it was just meant to be that way.

Santana gets offered a permanent live performing gig at a dinner theatre her boss has just opened, and she can always count on her girls to be in the front row every opening show. Sometimes Marley even flies out to see her perform. And each time they share a smile, an embrace, each still desperately needing the other's warmth, but Brittany doesn't mind, and surprising Sam doesn't either.

Even Quinn settles into a rhythm, finally accepting what has happened and putting it behind her. She's even started rebuilding a friendship with Brittany, although everyone knows it's her girlfriend, Rachel, who's behind it.

All and all things are looking up because through it all they have each other. Sometimes the hidden truths in life are the most dangerous, but sometimes they are the most freeing, depending on what you chose to do with them. Sometimes it takes a risk, a chance, to find the meaning behind it all.

Maybe it's running away, maybe it's stealing or breaking in to someone's things, or perhaps it's the scare of a lifetime. Maybe it's being broken down or put back together or finding comfort in the people who surround you. Maybe it's even doing the impossible to get back the girl you love.

Just know that even though times get can get rough, and things don't always work out, you have the ability to choose what happens next. So just jump, take a chance, risk it all because in the end it will all be okay.

-THE END-