Forever Hers

Chapter Twenty Six

The restaurant was an immediate success as I always knew it would be. Santana was seriously thinking about creating chains of "Britt's Place" all over the United States, but that would be a future goal.

I was enjoying being Professor W's teaching assistant. One day she asked me, "Hey Britt…Do you ever want to audition?"

"For what," I asked.

"For Broadway," Professor W asked.

"I don't act. I had a hard time in high school trying to memorize facts and speeches I had to make. My wife really helped me get through it," I said honestly.

"Well, if you can't act, then dance. You're a phenomenal dancer, Brittany, really," she said.

"Maybe?" I asked more for myself than for anyone else.

A month or so later, Santana and I were cleaning up after a great, but exhausting day at "Britt's Place". She looked at me and knew something was going on in my head. I love that about her…how she can sense when I want to talk.

"What's going on sweetheart?" she asked.

"Just been thinkin'!" I replied honestly.

"Bout what?" she said as she leaned over the counter and looked into my eyes.

"The next chapter of our lives," I said honestly.

"I love that book! Want to talk it out?" she asked and motioned me to a booth. She extended her hands, I grabbed them, and was pulled over to the booth.

Instead of sitting together we sat on opposite sides to have an actual conversation.

"What's on your mind, my Brittany?" she asked me with a smile on her face.

"I, don't know, I've been thinking about my life. I have everything I could ever want in you and in our life together…" I started.

"But you want more?" she said.

"How do you know me so well?" I asked her kind of shocked that she knew where I was going with the conversation.

"Well, I've loved you my entire life so I should know everything about you, should I not?" she said and looked into my eyes.

"Oh, no you should. Are you mad?" I asked hesitantly.

"God, Britt, not at all. I would be if you didn't want to try something new. Do you know what you want?"

"Um, I think so, but I'm not sure, if I'll be able to pull it off," I said.

"What is it?" Santana asked intrigued.

"I want to dance professionally. Professor W asked me if I ever thought about it. I told her that I can't act…" I said.

"But you don't necessary have to act, hon," she said and smiled.

"Oh, that's what she said, minus the 'hon'!" I said and chuckled.

She chuckled. Then she grabbed my hands and squeezed them. She looked into my eyes and said, "Brittany, I believe in you and in your ability to achieve anything you want. You proved that in high school. And now…you have Rachel who I'm sure will give you a hand. No matter what you decide to do, I'm right behind you. I love you," she said and smiled brightly.

"Thank you, my Santana. With you by my side I feel like I can accomplish anything…" I said, got up from my side of the booth, and slid into hers. She turned to face me, and I pulled her into a tight hug. Then I kissed her cheek.

"Did you want to talk to me about something," I asked to make sure.

"Oh, nothing, it can wait," Santana brushed it off.

"Are you sure?" she asked.

"Yeah, yeah, I want you to have your dream before we start the next chapter…" Santana said. She looked kind of sad, but tried to smile.

"Are you absolutely sure?" I asked just to double check.

"Yes, honey…it's nothing important right now. We can talk about it some other time," Santana said as she got up to finished cleaning. Then we finished cleaning up, went home, had a little dinner, and then fell asleep in each other's arms.

The next morning, I found Rachel in the kitchen making coffee.

"Hey, Rachel, can I talk with you?" I asked shyly.

"Sure. Anytime. Coffee?" she asked as she held up the pot.

"Yes, please," I said and sat down at our kitchen table.

"I need your opinion on something," I asked as I gained confidence.

"Absolutely, what's on your mind?" Rachel asked.

"I would like to dance professionally. You know? Like for a Broadway production," I said.

"Oh, ok. That's great!"

"You know I can't act, but I was hoping to have the opportunity to audition somewhere for the dancing part of the musical. Can you help me?" I asked hopeful.

"You know what…I overheard the producer of my new musical, 'Ohio' talking yesterday. He was looking for dancers. If you'd like I could talk you up to him. You have a dancing resume, right?" Rachel asked.

"Yes, I do," I said as I ran into my bedroom and retrieved it.

"I know I don't have a lot of experience, but I do have Julliard and I am dedicated to dancing as you know!" I said as I started to get somewhat excited at my new prospect.

Rachel took the piece of paper and then asked, "What are you doing right now?"

"Um, nothing, why? What's up?" I asked.

"Well, I have to be there in an hour. Wanna come along? You can give him your resume yourself and if he wants you can audition today!" Rachel said.

"I can be ready in ten minutes!" I said excitedly. I flung myself at Rachel and pulled her into a hug.

"Whoa! Okay, Brittany. I'll see you in twenty back here!" Rachel said and hugged me back.

"I just gotta text Santana…" I said and smiled.

"Ok, I think Quinn and I wanted to talk to you guys later…" Rachel said as she walked into her bedroom to get ready.

I grabbed my cell phone which was on the counter.

To Santana: Going with Rachel 2 meet her producer for "Ohio" & give him my resume. I might audition for him. I love you so much!

After I hit the send button I went to get dressed. As I was brushing my teeth, my phone beeped.

It read: "I love you so much…I told you 'Young Streisand" would b able to help. Good luck. Txt me later! ~ me"

Once I knew I had her undying belief in me, I grabbed my resume and went to meet Rachel in the kitchen. We both opened our bedroom doors at the same time and we laughed.

"You ready?" she asked.

"Yup. Let's go!" I said happily.

We took a cab to the theater and pretty soon I found myself auditioning for Todd, the producer of "Ohio".

I took quick glances as I performed over at Rachel and Todd and I saw Rachel whisper something to him and he smiled. When the music, which was provided by one of the production's pianists, they both applauded wildly for me. I curtsied.

"Well, Brittany…Welcome to 'Ohio'!" he said.

"Wait, what? Are you serious?" I asked totally shocked.

"Yes, I am…you're the lead dancer and I may need your assistance with choreography, if you're interested in that," he asked.

"Yes, sir, absolutely, sir! Thank you for this opportunity!" I said and jumped up and down.

"Brittany, it's Todd," Rachel pointed out happily for me.

"Oh, right, Todd. Thank you so much! When do you want me to start?" I asked.

"Well, we have our first reading tomorrow. Come with Rachel. You'll experience this from the creation to final production," Todd said.

"Ok, cool, thank you again!" I said excitedly.

Todd walked out of the theater and into the hallway. He left me with Rachel who was still in the audience.

"Wonderful, Britt! You should text Santana," she said.

"I'm gonna do one better. I'm going to the restaurant right now," I said as I gathered my belongings. Before I exited the stage, I turned to Rachel and said, "Thank you so much, Rachel. I couldn't have done this without you."

"Think nothing of it…We're family!" Rachel said and blew me a kiss. "Go tell your wife!"

And with that I ran from the theater to "Britt's Place"! I flung opened the door. People were taken by surprise, but I was too excited to care.

"Hey, Brittany," Vanessa said and smiled.

"Hey, Vanessa, where's my heart?" I asked.

"In the kitchen," she said and pointed behind her.

I sprinted past her and pushed the door open.

"Santana!" I yelled at the top of my lungs because of all of the noise that the cooks made.

Santana jolted up from her seat in the mini office all the way in the back. She was ordering the food and people around here knew not to disturb her, if they could help it, during this process.

"I'm in the back, Britt!"

"Oh, hi!" I said finally finding her.

"So?" she asked me with a slight smile, "How'd it go?"

"Theater was great…nice and big…the seats look bigger…" I started telling her.

"And will my ass be in one of those seats on opening night for you not Rachel?" Santana asked.

"Yes, your beautiful ass will be!" I said as tears started to fill my eyes because the magnitude of the whole morning had finally hit me.

She dropped her pen on the table, ran over to me, and wrapped her arms around me. She even picked me up a couple of inches in the air and spun me around a few times.

"Santana," I yelled shocked.

"I'm sorry…wait no I'm not, I am soo happy for you!"

Then she put me down and grabbed my hand. She pulled me into the kitchen.

"Take a break," she instructed the cooks who followed us into the dining room. Once we were there she yelled, "Can I have your attention please?"

"Santana, what are you doing," I asked nervously.

"You'll see," she whispered.

"Oh…"

"My beautiful wife and the inspiration behind 'Britt's Place' has just informed me of her Broadway debut in a new musical called, 'Ohio'!"

The entire restaurant exploded with applause and hoots and hollers. I smiled and waved awkwardly.

"Desert is on me," Santana said proudly.

Then she scooped me into her arms, dipped me, and planted a wet and juicy kiss on my lips.

"I love you," she said as soon as our lips parted.

"I love you, too!" I said and smiled.

That night, we all celebrated all of our accomplishments. We had a nice evening at home with a homemade meal prepared by Santana. She made spaghetti and meatballs.

"God this is so good," Rachel exclaimed with a mouthful of food in her mouth.

Quinn gave her a "thumbs up" sign.

And after getting sauce on my lips, I kissed her cheek roughly. The impressions of my lips were noticed by all and we all laughed.

After we cleaned up we all sat down on the couch. Then Quinn spoke up, "We have something to tell you both."

Rachel grabbed her hand and squeezed tightly.

Santana got nervous so she asked, "What's going on, Q?"

"Well, S…Rachel and I have decided to move out." Quinn said.

Santana and I stared at each other in disbelief.

"Did we do anything?" I asked sincerely.

"No, no, Britt. We just feel like it is time for us to explore our life more," Rachel said as comfort.

"Rachel and I have the perfect place in mind," Quinn said.

"Oh, yeah, where?" Santana asked guarded. She gets guarded when big and important things happen to her and not with her.

"Santana, it's alright!" Quinn said as she noticed it.

"Yea, San…we're not going too far."

"Oh, no," I said and got happier.

"Nope. I talked to the super and found out that a condo has opened up two floors down. So we are moving in there," Quinn said and smiled.

I immediately smiled, but Santana was harder to please.

"Santana, what are you thinking?" Quinn said as she looked at one of her closest friends.

"Um, just that you and Rachel were a great part of this place. It's gonna be a little empty without you two. I'm glad that you're not moving too far. Our door is always open, I hope you both know that!" Santana said and smiled.

"Santana," Rachel spoke up, "You and Britt have given us so much. Your Abuelita has given us more than we could ever ask for or are deserving of. Our new door is also open to you two."

I stood up and pulled Rachel into a hug. Rachel squeezed back and said, "I'm so proud of you. You nailed that audition to the wall!"

"I couldn't have done it without you," I said.

"Yes, you could have. I just pointed you in the right direction. And we're co-stars! Don't go stealin' my thunder, ya hear?" Rachel said and teased me.

"I wouldn't dream of it," I replied and winked at her. She chuckled.

Then Santana stood up and pulled Quinn into a hug. Quinn wrapped her arms tightly around Santana.

"You have no idea how you have helped me, Santana. You're my best friend. I love you," Quinn said.

"I love you too," Santana said softly.