I wrote this chapter back in November.. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday so I had to write about it. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving was Santana's favorite holiday. It was always a time for her to spend with her family, and friends, and everyone that she cared about, and she could show it while still being a badass. Santana also loved food. Rachel may appear to be the most petite, but Santana is the slimmest of the girls. She has a super high metabolism, and it works in her favor. The girl can eat for hours and still remain super skinny. Santana loves working out, but it she does it too much it will cause her to look sickly thin, so she's cut back on it. Anyway, thanksgiving is also one of Santana's favorite holidays because of the food, she usually ends up with somewhere around 3 plates. Then there's dessert where she finishes up most of the pie. Santana loves pumpkin pie, especially when it's homemade. While everyone else struggles to sit down without ripping their pants, Santana is still plowing through her 3rd helping of her favorite food. This Thanksgiving is going to be a little different. She's going to have so much more food to eat. Santana loves the idea of that, she's so excited that for once she actually willingly gets up around eight o'clock in the morning bouncing with energy. Brittany has already been up for a while, watching the parade, she felt Santana moving beside her, and was not at all surprised that her girlfriend would be awake this early on Thanksgiving. This year was going to be great. Thanksgiving was at Rachel's apartment, the Berry men were coming, Quinn's mom was coming, and Santana's Mami was coming too. Brittany's parents couldn't make it, they were going to see her older sisters family for the holiday.

"Good morning sunshine!" Brittany smiled at her adorable girlfriend. She was so cute when she was excited.

"Good morning Britts. When are we heading over to Rachel's?"

"I guess whenever you're ready. When is your Mami getting here?"

"We have to pick her up at the airport at 11. Dinner is at 4pm so that should give us time to catch up. Have you talked to your family yet?"

"Yes I have, and they are so excited to see Sabrina, and her husband. Mom had never been to California before so that's a big change, and Dad said that she was bouncing with excitement on the plane."

"Britts I'm going to get dressed, then can we go over to Rachel and Quinn's?"

"Of course baby. Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful to have you back in my life. I love you so much."

"Happy Thanksgiving B. I love you too. I don't know what I'd do without you."

In Rachel and Quinn's apartment things were getting hectic. Rachel had woken up at 6am as usual, she decided to skip her workout this morning, because Quinn was asleep in her room, where her elliptical was, and she didn't want to wake her, so she decided to start making breakfast. Quinn's mom was staying with them, in Quinn's room. As she was walking down the little hallway to the kitchen she tripped and rolled, hitting the door to Quinn's bedroom, waking up everyone in the apartment. Quinn came bursting from Rachel's room, her short blonde hair sticking up all over the place, and her face worried with concern. Her mom mirrored the look, but looked slightly less crazy. Quinn was a wild sleeper. "Rachel are you okay?" Quinn asked.

Rachel groaned, she was so embarrassed. Here she was trying to start the holiday off perfect, and she fell and woke everyone up, she knew how much the Fabray's loved sleep, it's a wonder that they didn't just yell at her to keep it down.

"Rachel honey, talk to me, I need to make sure you're still alive." Judy stated.

"I don't want your dads to think I killed their daughter, and I definitely wouldn't want to have to explain your death like this." Quinn added.

Rachel laughed. "I'm fine. My back just hurts from where it hit the door."

Quinn offered a hand to her. Rachel took it. "Thanks, now you guys go back to sleep while I make breakfast. My Dads will be here at 9." Rachel explained.

Quinn was giving her a once over, checking for bruises, and any other injuries. Her eyes shifted to Rachel's, making the brunette's features soften. "Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yes Quinn. I'm fine."

Quinn and Rachel were just kind of staring at each other, Quinn no longer with worry, and Rachel just gave a small smile to Quinn. This didn't go unnoticed by Judy. The older blonde would investigate more later. "Quinn, I think you need some more sleep, and Rachel, you've got a bruise on your shoulder." Judy informed.

Quinn gently turned Rachel around, so she could see the bruise, it was right next to the strap of her tank top. "You do, it doesn't look to bad, I have some cocoa butter that you can use to make it go away faster."

At around 9 o'clock the Berry men had showed up. They were staying in a hotel, a couple of minutes away from the apartment. They knocked on the door, and waited for their daughter to answer, well they expected their daughter to answer, instead they were met with Quinn, she was wearing a striped dress, with a dark red blazer. Her short blonde hair was lightly curled, she looked refreshed, and not as stressed as she looked the last time they had seen her. Quinn opened the door and stepped back, bracing herself for what she knew was coming. The two men rushed to hug Quinn tightly, when they let go she was able to breathe again. "Leroy, Hiram! It's so great to see you again! Happy thanksgiving!" She beamed.

"Happy Thanksgiving!" The men chorused. Ever since Quinn and Rachel had become friends, Quinn was over the Berry's house many times, she naturally became close to Rachel's dads, especially since her own father was never around. Quinn was closer to Leroy he was more chill. Hiram had just as much energy as Rachel, and could be just as uptight.

"Quinn you look beautiful. How's life treating you?" Hiram inquired.

"Thank you. I've been so much better after this month, did Rachel tell you that I'm living here now?" She replied.

"Of course she did, she fills me in on just about everything." He stated.

Rachel had heard all of the commotion and came running into the living room. "Dad! Daddy!"

"Hi baby girl." Leroy greeted with a hug.

"Happy thanksgiving Rach." Hiram added.

"Happy Thanksgiving."

"Where's Judy? Is she here?" Leroy asked.

"Yes Daddy. She's in the kitchen making pancakes. Breakfast is almost ready, and San and Britt should be here soon." Rachel answered.

Rachel was wearing a tight red sweater dress, Santana had bought it for her a while back, she decided that today she should finally wear it.

"Rachel, darling you look gorgeous in that dress." Hiram exclaimed.

Quinn's eyes flickered to Rachel. He was right. Rachel did look gorgeous in the dress, it showed off her curves, and Quinn realized that she was staring. Hiram noticed and decided that he would discuss it later with his husband, and find out further details. Quinn turned back to the others and decided it was best to leave the room. "I'm going to go help Mom in the kitchen." Off she went. She didn't need their parents suspecting anything either, it would either end in her mother freaking out, or Rachel's fathers disapproving considering her past. Santana should be here soon the girl couldn't resist free food, and there was lots of it. The Berry's had also grown to love the Latina over the past two years, she used to live with Rachel and Kurt when she first moved to New York. Right on time Santana and Brittany arrived. She didn't even knock she just opened the door and walked in, and no one expected anything less. "Happy Thanksgiving!" The excited Latina shouted.

"Happy Thanksgiving Santana." Hiram chuckled as he hugged her.

The Fabrays, followed by Leroy walked in to greet Santana and Brittany. Judy was pretty close to Santana and considered her as another daughter. She was Quinn's best and closest friend after all, as was Brittany. They all hugged and smiled as they caught up. It was a while before any of them wanted Breakfast, well except Santana. She mentioned it every couple of minutes. Claiming she was starving. The guests were at the table Quinn and Santana had set up the day before, for dinner. Rachel and Quinn cleared the table and said that they would clean everything while everyone else settled down. Judy decided that she would investigate, to see what was going on with Rachel and Quinn. Hiram had the same thought. Leroy was oblivious to the situation, he usually was. Judy spoke first. "So what's going on with our daughters?"

"I was going to ask you the same thing." Hiram replied. Leroy just had a confused expression.

Santana gulped loudly, Brittany just pretended like she hadn't heard anything. "Um.. Judes what do you mean?"

"You know what I mean." Judy raised an eyebrow. That's where Quinn got it from. The eyebrow was never a good sign. Santana had better play her cards right.

Hiram spoke up. "Santana, Quinn and Rachel have something going on, I see it."

Santana gave Brittany a pleading look, Brittany just looked at her sympathetically, softly saying "Baby lets just tell them. They are the best ones to help us with Operation Faberry."

"Alright fine." She sighed. "Everybody lean in. So they can't hear us." Everyone huddled together so they could remain silent, it would look suspicious if you didn't know what was happening. "Quinn and Rachel otherwise known as Faberry-"

"Ooh clever I like it!" Hiram exclaimed. This earned him a glare from Santana. "Sorry continue."

"Anyway... Faberry, madly in love but afraid of telling each other about their feelings even though it's pretty obvious. We all know the story they never hated each other and have been crushing since high school, became best friends, did you know they kissed when they were freshmen in college? I know it surprised me too, they were drunk. Rachel saved Q from her wedding and now they live together. Everyone sees what's happening except them."

"What do you mean they're scared?" Judy questioned.

"Well Judes, Q is afraid that you won't approve, and she doesn't want to be labelled and she's afraid that she won't be good enough for Rachel because she's just now learning to accept herself." Santana informed.

"And Rachel wants Quinn so badly but she's afraid that Quinn doesn't want her, even though she totes loves her back, she's also never been with a girl before and is afraid that she's going to do everything wrong." Brittany added.

Santana continued. "Also Quinn told me that she's ready to try things out with Rachel, and Britts spilled the beans to Rachel that Quinn is head over heels for her. Then yesterday they kissed and Q said it was amazing."

"They kissed?!" The parents and Brittany chorused.

"Yep. It wasn't just any kiss she made out with her. But don't worry it was a sweet kiss not a gross one." The Latina explained.

"Aww" They said all at once again.

"Stop doing that. Shits scary."

" ." Judy reprimanded.

"Sorry. So that's the story. Thoughts opinions?"

"This is wonderful. I can't wait until they get married. Oh I'm going to be a grandma!" Judy gushed.

"We can have Thanksgiving at their place. Christmas with you and we can get Hanukkah." Hiram gushed right along with her. LeRoy was astonished. First he found out that his baby girl was starting a new relationship with her best friend, that he didn't know about, and now his husband is planning their daughters wedding. Why was he the last to know?! Ok so he didn't mean to say that out loud. "Leroy I'm sorry. But you're not the last to know. Nothing's happened yet, and Judy and I just picked up on this today, and everyone knows that you have the worst Gaydar ever." Hiram coaxed.

"Besides Lee you have nothing to worry about Quinn is more worried about hurting Rach than she is herself. That's why she hasn't asked her out yet." Santana supplied.

"I for one am so happy that my Quinnie is finally going to be happy. I never should have set her up with David. He was a fine gentlemen but I shouldn't have pushed her." Judy said.

"So you're not upset?" Brittany wondered.

"No. Why would I be upset?"

"B-because Quinn's gay."

"I've always known that Quinn wasn't exactly straight, I just wasn't aware that she wasn't straight at all, now that I think about it she's never been happy with any boy she's dated. I have no problem with anyone of any sexuality, or gender. The Berrymen are some of my very good friends."

"I just thought..."

"Brittany if everyone just thought, then how would we ever get to know someone? Everyone assumes that I'm a certain way because I was married to Russell, Quinn's father was so set in his ways, everything was a sin, unless he did it."

Santana just happened to glance at the time. It was 10:30am. "Oh shit, I've got to go pick up my Mami from the airport. I'll see you guys in a little while. C'mon Britts." Santana was so excited to see her mother. It had been a while since she'd seen her in person. Her father wasn't all that pleased when she came out to her parents, her abuela disowned her, but Maria, her Mami always stuck by her side. She was the reason Santana wasn't kicked out of her house. She stood her ground, and her father relented. Santana is forever grateful for that. The Latina loves her mom. They've always been close. Thanksgiving was their special time together. Santana was the baby of her siblings, she had 3 of them. She had 2 brothers and a sister. She was always a Momma's girl. She helped her cook for the holidays, while the others just stood by and watched. She couldn't wait to be reunited with her Mami. She hadn't seen her since she went back home to Lima for Christmas. When she got to the airport, she immediately sought out Maria, there she was, she had just gotten her luggage, off of the carrier. When she saw Santana she dropped her bag, and stretched her arms out to hug her daughter. Santana immediately hugged her back. She had a few tears in her eyes, but she wouldn't admit to it if you brought it up. Brittany just watched getting just as emotional as her girlfriend was. "Aw Mija I missed you so much, you're so beautiful, as are you Brittany." She let go of San and hugged Brittany. She was a always there for San, so it was only natural that Maria would be close to Brittany as well. Quinn too. The three former Cheerios had been friends for ages, they were just as close to each other's parents as they were to their own. "Te amo Mami." Santana said.

"I love you too San."

While Brittany and the Lopez's drove back to Rachel's they caught up on everything, and even filled Maria in on Operation Faberry. She wasn't surprised. She knew both girls very well, and could see why they would work so well together, she just had yet to see them interact with each other. Maria absolutely adores Rachel. She helped to keep Santana out of trouble when she got to New York. When they walked into the apartment. Santana almost turned around and walked right back out. Brittany had blocked her escape. She could hear them from the living room. The Berrys and the Fabrays were in the kitchen cooking together, save LeRoy and Hiram who were preparing their own dish, at the table, while singing along with the others. Ain't no mountain high enough, was a classic song. It was also one of Quinn's favorites. She loves Motown. The girl thinks she's Diana Ross. Well the white version anyway. Quinn was probably softly singing it until Rachel sang along. Santana was used to hearing Rachel and Quinn sing, hell she even sang a lot herself. But this was like walking into a musical. They all sounded really good together.

"Remember the day I set you free I told you, you could always count on me darling." Quinn sang

"From that day on I made a vow I'll be there when you need me someway some how" Rachel sang back

"Cause baby there..." Judy started

"Ain't no mountain high enough ain't no valley low enough.." They all sang.

Brittany started giggling when Quinn made little hand movements during the chorus, she really thought she was Diana Ross. Maria was throughly amused, at Leroy's dramatically low singing, this was his old school jam. Santana just thought Quinn was an idiot, but what's new. She let them finish the song before clapping. Startling all five of them. Rachel almost dropped the potato she was peeling. Judy dropped the turkey in the sink, causing the water that was in there to splash Quinn's face. Everyone laughed. Except Quinn, she just glared at everyone. Rachel giggled quietly while wiping Quinn's face off with a dish towel. Her features softened at Rachel's touch, and gentle look. Maria noticed this, and nudged Santana. Judy just threw her a wink.

It was around 3 pm when dinner was done, and everyone was eating. Santana was on her second plate, while everyone else was still working on their first. She was stuffing her face with Turkey. She loved it. Judy's turkey was the bomb.

"San slow down on the Turkey. Some of us might like seconds before you demolish it." Quinn joked.

Santana's mouth was full, so she just mumbled something unintelligible, before putting more turkey in her mouth. Maria almost took her plate away. She used to have to do that when she was little, otherwise Santana would eat all night, and get a stomach ache the next day.

"S. You shouldn't talk with your mouth full. It makes you look like a pig." Quinn chided.

Santana just opened her mouth to gross Quinn out. She forgot that her mother was there, until she slapped her thigh. Santana swallowed before speaking. "Sorry Mami."

"Don't apologize to me Santana. Apologize to Quinn."

"Yes Santana. Apologize to Quinn." Quinn mocked.

"Quinnie be nice." Judy corrected.

"Yes Quinnie be nice." Santana remarked.

"Do we need to separate you too?" Leroy asked, in his dad voice.

"No sir." The girls murmured.

Everyone laughed. They really were a family. By the time they had all gotten full, except Santana, since she was a bottomless pit, mans had dessert, it was around 6pm. They decided to break out the wine, and all say what they were thankful for. Judy was sitting in the arm chair. Maria was on the couch, with Brittany and Santana cuddled together on the other end. Leroy and Hiram were cozy on the other chair, and Rachel and Quinn were stuffed. They had gotten some pillows and made a makeshift bed. Rachel had her back against her dad's chair, Quinn was laying down with her head in her lap. They were pretty oblivious to their surroundings. Every now and then someone would glance at them before giving a look to someone else. Just friends my ass. They were flirting with each other the whole time. Rachel was playing with Quinn's hair, she would occasionally tickle her sides when she would start to nod off, causing Quinn to squirm and laugh lightly. Judy started, saying that she was thankful for having such wonderful friends. Maria was thankful for her family. Santana and Brittany for each other . Leroy and Hiram were thankful for having a wonderful daughter who is also a Broadway star. Rachel said that she was thankful to be surrounded by such loving people.

"Quinn what are you thankful for?"

"Everyone that is in this room today. You all helped to shape me into the person I am today, and I will always be grateful and thankful for that."