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About 5 days have gone by since Brittany first mentioned the "f" word. Santana cursed to herself because it wasn't her usual favorite "f" word instead it was family. She talked on the phone once with Adrienne's parents back in college but that was the extent She had no clue what to do and didn't even know why she agreed so quickly. Well, she did know why she agreed but that didn't ease her nerves any less.
She tried to ask Kurt about it but he was as useless as shit since he knew Blaine's parents before they started dating. Also, he's understandably been on cloud 9 ever since Blaine proposed to him even though they know that the wedding isn't going to be anytime soon. Santana contemplated calling Adrienne for help but figured that would seem like she was just merely using the girl. So Santana sat on her couch after a long day at work and stared at a name highlighted in her phone's contacts. It took her awhile but she finally got the nerve to hit send. After several rings, the girl on the other line finally picked up.
"San?" Quinn questioned. "Is everything okay?"
"Um, yeah, Q. Everything's fine. Why do you ask?"
"Well, I guess I'm just shocked that you called. Your text the other day was surprising enough."
"Why wouldn't I call you? Nothing's changed for me between us. I'm not mad. Like I keep saying, you are and always will be my best friend."
"But I fucked everything up…"
"Quinn, you are preaching to the choir. You've known me forever and you've seen me in my fair share of fucked up situations."
"Yeah, true." Quinn said with a light laugh.
"How is California?"
"It's okay. Weather's nice so that's one of the main pluses."
"And how's the job going?"
"Good, very good actually. It's pretty much like exactly what I did in New York only here."
"Well, that's good to hear."
"I have to be honest, Santana. I've been trying to work up the nerve to tell you this. I accepted the job out here because I needed to…."
"I know. Some time away will clear your head and then you can swoop in and have your little hobbit back."
"No, San. It's not just because of that. I originally turned down the offer because of Rachel but than I found Beth. I found her family and they live out here. So when everything happened between you, Rachel and I, I knew this was a sign. I accepted to that I can close off my guilt of abandoning her and maybe get this high school fear out of my head."
"Wow, Q. I had no idea. I wish you would have told me….." Santana trailed on. She could hear Quinn sniffling on the other end and was overwhelmed with just utter surprise over this bombshell.
"I wanted to. Trust me, I did. But I figured there was no point in telling anyone since I turned down the first offer. Rachel was starting RENT and I was so afraid that that alone was going to strain us and I was right. We wouldn't have survived an actual long distance relationship. And under the circumstances recently, I wasn't going to drop this on you after what I did."
"Still, Q. I know that things aren't great between us right but you gotta believe that I wouldn't just turn my back on you especially if it concerned Beth."
"I know, San. I guess…I don't know I guess my head hasn't been right lately. I've screwed everything up and I've just made a mess of everything."
"We all make mistakes, you know that right?" Santana heard Quinn mumble a 'yes' into the phone. "So have you visited her yet?"
"Beth? Yeah, the first day I was here. Her parents are amazing people and I had to overwhelming sense of relief at how happy she looked with them. When I met her, everything just flashed before me. I saw everything that I lost because of the pregnancy, everything that I gained because of it, and I saw you."
"You saw me…in your daughter? What is she a bitch, too?" Santana asked and Quinn started to laugh.
"No. Although, she did immediately called me out for abandoning her. But that's not the point. I saw you because you were the only one who stood by me during it. After my pregnancy, we were together but we never stopped acting like friends. And then after everything that happened with your family, that's when we realized what our friendship really meant. I looked at that girl and I saw that I never would have gotten through it without you. I realized that I'm in love with the person you've help me become but I'm in love with the way Rachel makes me feel. I'm in love with Rachel, Santana."
Santana smiled into the phone.
"I'm proud of you, Quinn. You're a really strong person. I would have never survived without you."
"I'm in love with Rachel." Quinn said once more causing her and Santana to laugh.
"Despite everything that's happened these past years, I still do have to pinch myself because if I would have never thought back in college that you would be head over heels in love with RuPaul Manhands Barbara Streisand Berry."
"I know. It's crazy right?" Quinn said in response. "I know that I haven't been out here very long but how is she?"
"She's fine. I'm pretty sure that she is probably to distracted by the Klaine wedding and the show. She does miss you, though. I know that for a fact. And she hasn't been with anyone else in case you were wondering."
"Kurt told me. I'm so happy for them but even though it's months away, I'm not surprised that she's already planning. And I miss her, too, San. I miss everyone. I barely even go out. I feel like I'm in prison or rehab or something."
"I miss you, Quinn. And I know that you're kicking ass and taking names and in no time you'll be back here and everything will be fine."
"I hope so."
"Don't hope because it's going to happen. Now tell me about Beth."
Santana began to listen intently as Quinn recalled the first day at the Schuester's. She quickly forgot all her problems and decided to focus on Quinn's.
"So you are going to watch her cheerlead tomorrow?"
"Yeah, I'm not really sure what's going to happen and that makes me a bit uneasy."
"Well, she did call you so that's a good sign."
"True. So how are things with Brittany?"
"Well, that's actually the reason I called."
"Oh god, San, why didn't you shut me up. Are you guys okay? Did you break up again? Is it my fault again?"
"No, no. God, relax. We are fine. Everything is really great. We had a bit of a rough patch a couple of days ago because I confronted her about sleeping with her ex…."
"Wait, she slept with her ex?"
"Yeah. The day after everything happened."
"Oh god, I'm so sorry." Quinn muttered softly.
"Yeah, go figure. I went to go see Adrienne and didn't sleep with her on the same day that Brittany went to see her bitchy ex-girlfriend and did sleep with her. It's like something from the Twilight Zone."
"Wow, you saw Adrienne? Is she still with that girl Rachel hooked her up with?"
"Yeah, she is. She works at tattoo shop in SoHo."
"Damn, that's far from where she was aiming for. But we really need to invite her out when I get back. Have a repeat of one of our infamous college parties."
"Oh hell yes, we do."
"Okay, now continue."
"So anyways, I went to her apartment after seeing Adrienne and got the door slammed on my face by Mercedes. I waited outside her apartment for 4 hours and I even wrote a list of things she didn't know about me."
"Wow, you have got it so bad."
"I know. But I don't mind it. When she told me about her ex, I wasn't even my usual pissed off, revenge seeking self. I actually thought it through. Sure enough, we hung out a few days later and while she was kissing me the image of the two of them flashed in my head. That lead to a full blown argument but everything was brought out into the open and resolved."
"That's good to hear."
"I told her that I loved her." Quinn gasped at this. Santana was never really good at saying that because of her broken family dynamic and all that other baggage.
"Wow, San. That's huge. So then after all of these good things, why did you feel the need to call me about Brittany?"
"Well, I'll admit that I've never felt this way before and I really am in love with her but I think I kind of just dived in a little too deep the other day."
"Did she propose? Or ask to move in or something?"
"No. She took me to Strawberry Fields. I told her on our first date that I'd never been there and wanted to go and she remembered. I melted at the gesture. And then she dropped a bombshell on me. Her mother and sisters are visiting next week and she wants me to meet them. I agreed."
"You agreed?" Santana gave an "mhm" in response. "Wow, you've never done that before. Wow."
"I know and I'm freaking out. I mean how shitty does that make me seem. My sister lives in Long Island and now my mother does, too, and I never extended that invitation to her."
"San, calm down. Look, your sister and mom aren't going anywhere. Her family flying in is kind of once in a while thing. Besides, she knows about you and your family so she probably doesn't even think anything of it. And you don't have to freak out. I'm sure her family is going to love you."
"I don't know, Q. I just don't know why I agreed."
"Yes, you do. You agreed because she asked you. And just remember that, your family's past problems don't reflect on the person you are now and the person that Brittany fell in love with."
"I have to say, Q, you definitely have a way of making situations less shitty."
"It's a gift. Now really, don't stress about this. Ultimately, you've already gotten over the biggest hurdle and that's actually falling for her."
"Yeah, you're right. I'm really glad a called you about this. Lord knows no one else would have been able to help so easily."
"I'm glad you called."
"Q?" Santana said after a moment. "Promise me that no matter what happens that we won't keep things from each other. I want you to tell me how everything goes tomorrow and don't try to handle everything on your own. I'm still on your side and that's never going to change."
"You have to promise me the same thing, San." Santana agreed. "I've been saying this a lot lately but I really am so proud of you. You've grown up so much."
"Well, like you said before, you are in love with the person I helped you become and I can honestly say the same thing. I don't know what would have happened to me if you hadn't taken me in but I know that it wouldn't have been good."
"I do it over in a heart beat. Now, I know it is later in New York than it is here so I'm sure you have to get up for work tomorrow so I won't keep you anymore."
"Yeah, I do. Okay, good luck tomorrow. You know with Beth. Everything will be fine."
"I hope…." Quinn stopped herself remembering that she had already said this and was corrected immediately afterwards. "I know it will be."
Santana smiled. "That's the spirit, Fabray."
"Goodnight, Lopez." She teased back.
"Night. Oh and Quinn, I'm really glad we talked. I missed you." She said with a warm smile that her friend mirrored on the other side of the phone. Quinn agreed and then hung up the phone.
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The next morning, Quinn did not have work so she went to the café near her apartment and got something small for breakfast. She then headed to Beth's school to watch her cheerleading assembly. When she arrived there, she met up with Will and Emma who greeted her warmly and they headed inside.
The assembly rolled on and Quinn could see how genuinely happy Beth was doing cheerleading, something that Quinn never truly felt back when she was a cheerleader. It was the type of happiness and completion that Quinn only became familiar with because of Glee club. The assembly ended just before noon and the school was dismissed for a half day. Beth quickly found Will and Emma and her eyes light up in excitement and surprise when she saw Quinn.
"I didn't think you would come…" She said quietly.
"Of course, I would. You ask me to, after all." Quinn said with a smile.
"But I got mad at you and said some mean things."
"I know but you were angry. I understand. I know I need to earn your trust." Quinn said and the girl nodded. "You really like cheerleading, don't you?"
"Yes, I love it. My friends and I have so much fun." Quinn smiled as the girl began to tell her some stories from practices and previous shows. Will and Emma just smiled and then suggested that they all go out for lunch. They ate and kept up a nice conversation where Quinn was able to get to know the Schuesters better and they were allowed to do the same about her. After lunch, they invited her back to their home for coffee.
When they arrived, Beth excused herself to go upstairs and start some homework. Will and Emma then decided to use this time to get to know Quinn even more.
"So not to be rude or invade into your personal life, Quinn, but I have to ask why the girl you mentioned in your emails isn't here." Will said.
"Oh, Rachel." Quinn smiled after saying her name but then her face turned serious. "We needed some time apart. Well, I needed some time. I've been stressing out a lot lately because she's in this new Off-Broadway show and I never see her."
"Which show?" Will asked curiously.
"RENT. She's playing Maureen." Will and Emma's eyes light up as they heard the name and they then praised the show. "They are going to be putting it back on actual Broadway very soon and I'm so proud and excited for her."
"But…." Emma added knowing that there had to be a but about this whole situation.
"But, I never see her as it is. We've been together for 3 years and have never talked about the future like kids or anything. But I was too afraid to bring it up to her because I felt so guilty about abandoning Beth so instead I just started drinking. I ended up confessing my love to my best friend, Santana, who I dated briefly in high school and I kissed her a few times. It lead to this big thing and almost ruined Santana's relationship and I'm not even sure where it's left mine."
Will and Emma exchanged looks before Emma took a seat next to Quinn.
"I just made a mess of everything and I came out here to get away and give Rachel some time."
"Oh honey." Emma said.
"I'm really happy though that you two adopted her. I always felt so guilty about the whole thing but I realized I would have never been able to give her a life like this because I was just a kid."
"Quinn, you don't have to feel guilty. After Will and I found out that we couldn't have kids, we were devastated and then you came along and gave us Beth. Now, here you are and you actually want to be apart of her life."
"Quinn wasn't exactly sure where this was heading but it started to make her feel guilty again like she was intruding or something.
"I'm sorry….." She trailed on.
"What are you sorry about? We are thrilled that you want to be apart of her like because if it wasn't for you we wouldn't even have her."
Quinn just shrugged and nodded.
"Now as for that girl of yours, do you love her or do you love your friend?"
"I love Rachel. I always have. I love Santana for different reasons but I'm not in love with her. When Rachel wasn't around and I felt like she was slipping away, I just jumped on that feeling of love towards Santana to try to mask my unhappiness and loneliness."
"Oh, that happens to the best of us." Emma said. "We all make mistakes when we are angry or hurt or something. It took a lot for you to make this journey over here and it says a lot about you, too."
"Thank you." Quinn said sincerely. She and Emma didn't realize that Beth had been listening to the whole conversation. She made her presence known as she sat in between the two women on the couch.
"You're in love?" She asked Quinn. And Quinn smiled at the fact that the girl didn't even bat an eye over the fact that Quinn was in love with another woman.
"Yes, I am." Quinn smiled
"Mommy, mommy's in love." She said turning to Emma with a smile on her face.
Emma nodded and then excused herself to give to mother and daughter some time to talk.
"You and our friend had a fight?" Beth asked and Quinn knew it was because she heard her and Emma's discussion.
"Yeah, sort of."
"Does your friend love you too?"
"I think so." Quinn said.
"Well, good because I don't really know you and I love you. You are my mom and you are pretty like me." The girl flashed a smile and Quinn's heart melted.
They chatted about several things including Beth's favorite television shows and how's she's doing in school before Emma and Will returned with some coffee. Quinn stayed for a few more hours and it had been suggested that her and Beth go do something together soon. She agreed to that and then headed home. Once home, Quinn decided to just relax and watch a movie. Halfway through, her phone buzzed.
1 New Message
Santana: how'd everything go?
To Santana: very well. Beth and I are going to the pier together soon and I was able to talk to her parents more.
Santana: glad to hear. See told you everything would be fine
To Santana: I should never doubt you.
Santana: damn straight, girl. Okay, well I'm going to sleep but I will be calling you tomorrow for more details. Night, Q.
Quinn smiled to herself and felt good about everything for the first time in a long time. She was so happy that she and Santana talked and that things were somewhat smooth between she and Beth. Now she just had Rachel to focus on.
To Rachel3: I know you are probably finishing up a show now, but I wanted to just say 'hi' and that I miss you. I know I probably don't have any right to do that but it's the truth. Goodnight, Rach 3
Quinn hit the send button and then returned to the movie she was watching. She fell asleep watching it and the next morning she was disappointed when she didn't receive a text back from Rachel. She didn't really think too much into it and decided to just ask Santana about it. She also figured that it was Rachel's way of being stubborn. Quinn knew that she was going to fight for the girl and the lack of response from her text message started Quinn off on the official plan to get her back.
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Brittany had worked a few days straight and was exhausted by the time she returned to her apartment. For two of the days, she just spent the night at Santana's house. But since she had off the next day, she took it as a opportunity to sleep in since she didn't get much sleep at Santana's.
She put her keys down and saw that Mercedes was home.
"Hey, hot mama."
"Hey, Cedes." She greeted the girl while getting water from the fridge.
"God, you look like death."
"Thanks." Brittany said sarcastically. "I've worked pretty much every day and am exhausted."
"I can tell, girl. You haven't even been going to the studio and you've been at your girl's house quite often." Mercedes said wagging her eyebrows.
"Yeah, yeah. Well, I have off tomorrow so I'll catch up on my sleep and be back at the studio in no time."
"If you're up for it, want to watch a movie tonight?" Mercedes asked knowing that the girl was tired but also knowing that she rarely ever sees Brittany anymore.
"Yeah, definitely. I'll probably take a nap soon so I'll be up for it. Tina's at Mike's?" She asked and Mercedes nodded her head.
"I think he's definitely leaving and doing that dance thing."
"I'm happy for him." Mercedes agreed and then Brittany's phone started to ring. She picked it up after 2 rings.
"Hi, Mom." Brittany said and Mercedes gave her a nod before Brittany headed into her room.
"Hi, honey. How are you?"
"Good, Mom. You know I'm pretty sure in this week alone you've called me more than you ever have and that's weird since I'm going to be seeing you in less than a week."
"That is insulting." Her mother faked sadness. "But I'll have you know that I'm just calling to finalize everything. You know how I am with planning and making sure everything is set."
"Yes, Mom, I definitely do." Brittany rolled her eyes at the memories.
"Okay, well we are landing Friday morning. I figured you are probably working so we'll just get a cab and we are staying in the Sheridan in Times Square. I know that that is a bit away from you but this has basically turned into a vacation rather than a college oriented trip."
"I figured that would happen." Brittany laughed lightly. "But it's fine that's right around where I work and where Santana lives."
"Oh, so you told her?" Her mother perked up out of interest.
"Yes, I can tell she's freaking out about it."
"I can tell I will like her just by the way you talk about her. I mean really she only has to worry about your sisters and they are each bringing a friend so there is a little bit of a buffer."
"I know, but still. Santana has a lot of family issues and I know she's never met any of her ex's family."
"Oh and she agreed to meet us? Well, Brittany I think that just shows how she feels about you and there goes my right to ask those embarrassing 'what are your intentions with my daughter' questions."
"Oh god, you wouldn't mom. I'm not in high school anymore."
"I know, honey, but it's a parent's duty. I can't promise anything." Her mother laughed into the phone as Brittany yawned. "Okay, sweetie, that's like the 6th time you've yawned during this conversation. I know I'm not that boring so I'm going to let you sleep. I will be in touch if anything changes."
"Okay, mom. I love you." Brittany says.
"Love you, too. We are really excited to see you."
"Same here. Talk to you later." Brittany hung up the phone and saw that she had a text message.
1 New Message
Santana3: miss you, pretty lady xx
Brittany smiled and quickly responded before she took her much needed nap.
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Note: I have no idea how a 10 year old or a child around that age acts so I apologize if Beth isn't written correctly or whatever. I wanted to make her younger but it obviously wouldn't have worked since Quinn had her back in high school.
Also, I added the Brittany part last minute because I didn't like not having her in the chapter lol. But yeah, so I'm thinking the next chapter will be Britt's family coming. Any suggestions or ideas regarding that? I was thinking of having one of Britt's sisters not like Santana or something but I'm open to any idea or anything. Also, regarding Quinn, after Santana meets Britt's family, I'm going to speed up her whole process. So really any ideas, suggestions and all that are welcomed and will be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to get a few more chapters out of this story but I just need some more ideas. And so yeah, and thanks to everyone for the reviews, story alerts and all that. Enjoy! :]
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