The Family Talk

Rachel made her way back to the kitchen to her fathers. "Quinn is taking a bath. She had another small breakdown so I wanted her to relax a little bit before she came down. Can you guys help me bring her bags in from her car? I don't want her to have to worry about getting them later."

"Of course Ray." Hiram told her.

The three of them made their way to Quinn's car and were able to gather everything in just one trip. They decided to put the bags in the guest room for the moment, figuring they would deal with them when it came time.

"Thank you. I'm going to bring Quinn some clothes and check on her. We'll be down in a little bit." Rachel smiled at he dads as they nodded and walked out of the room.

Rachel opened the first suitcase she saw, and was thankful that it contained Quinn's sweat pants and some t-shirts. She pulled out a pair of the sweats and a shirt before opening another bag to search for underclothes.

When she made it back to her room, she gently knocked on the bathroom door before entering. Quinn was in the exact position she was in when Rachel left her. She set the clothes on the bathroom sink and pulled out a fresh towel, setting it on the towel rack. She retrieved a cup from under the sink and used it to wet Quinn's hair. She gently washed and conditioned the blonde hair, rubbing Quinn's head gently in the process. When she was satisfied, she grabbed the bath puff, added a little body wash to it, and gently worked it over Quinn's body, lingering a little while longer on her back. She used the cup to rinse Quinn clean before pulling out the stopper of the tub. She placed her arms around Quinn and gently pulled her to stand, wrapping the towel around her before helping her out. Rachel gently pushed Quinn to sit down on the toilet lid, and began to dry her off. When she finished, she applied body lotion on to every area of Quinn's skinny frame.

"You're still really tense Quinn. I'm really good at massages, so later on today I'm going to give you one. It'll help you feel better."

Quinn was now starting to come to, and helped to put her clothes on.

"My dads and I brought your things in while you were in the bath. Everything is in the guest room for right now."

Rachel picked her brush off the side of the sink and ran it through Quinn's soft hair, adding a little bit of leave in condition to it.

"Thank you Rachel. I really don't know what I would do without you. I don't even know where I would go."

"Don't thank me Quinn. You did this for me when I couldn't. We're supposed to help each other, remember?"

"Yea, I do. Hey Rach, I want to tell your dads about our past. I want them to know about the things I've done to you."

"You don't have to. As I told you, I've never told them anything about you past."

"I know. But like I said, I don't want to keep secrets any longer. I need to tell them, for myself at least. They deserve to know the truth."

"Ok Quinn. If you feel like you need to, I'm not going to stop you."

"Also, Rach, maybe you should tell them about the cutting, and the Karofsky incident too."

Rachel sighed "I don't think I'm ready to just yet Quinn. Can we please keep it between us a little while longer maybe?"

"Ok. But don't wait too long."

"No promises. And as for Karofsky, I won't tell them because of Santana."

"What do you mean?"

"If I go to Figgins about it, Karofsky will tell about Santana punching and kicking him. I don't want her to be in any trouble for it. If something happens again, then I will. But right now, I won't do it."

"Alright. But one more thing from him, we're going to Figgins. Now lets go downstairs and get this talk over with."

"As you wish." Rachel took Quinn's hand as the girls walk downstairs and into the kitchen.

As Rachel opened her mouth, she was immediately cut off by Quinn. "Let me" she whispered. "Hi Mr. and Mr. Berry. I'm Quinn Fabray. I'm the one who has been staying here with your daughter while you were away. I want to thank you for that. I'm aware that you don't know anything about me, so I thank you for trusting me to stay here with her." Quinn flashed a full meaningful smile at the men.

"Hello Quinn, I'm Hiram and this is my husband Leroy." He gestured to the short white man standing next to him. "Please call me Hiram."

"And I'm Leroy. Mr. Berry makes me feel old. Why don't we have a seat and talk."

They moved to the table, Quinn and Rachel sitting on one side, the Berry men on the other.

Quinn spoke first. "I know that you said that I could stay here, but there are some things that I need to tell you before you're sure about letting me live here. I want everything to be in the open. I don't want to lie and hide things. I'm sorry for what I'm about to tell you. Rachel and I haven't had the best history. I've basically tortured Rachel daily since we started high school. I ordered her to be slushied, drew pornographic pictures of her on the bathroom walls, called her names like man-hands, treasure trail, Ru-Paul, I've tripped her, shoved her into lockers, made fun of her clothing choices, talked behind her back, and about anything else you can think of, I've done to her. I've apologized to her for all of this and she has forgiven me and has allowed me another chance. A chance that I have no intention on messing up this time."

Hiram spoke first "Why are you telling us this? Rachel never mentioned anything to us."

Rachel looked at her lap and Quinn took her hand before continuing. "I'm telling you because as I said, I want to be honest. I don't want to lie to the two of you about our past. It's not right of me to do. I just hope that maybe you can forgive me too. So that we can start new."

The men shared a look before Leroy spoke this time. "Ok Quinn. Rachel is a good judge of character, so if she is forgiving you, then we are going to as well. Now Rachel, why didn't you tell us about this?"

"Because I didn't want to worry you guys. I was fine really. I just used it as more acting practice honestly." She shrugged at them.

"I have one more thing I need to add. Last year, I got pregnant by my then boyfriend's best friend. My parents kicked me out for the first time when they found out I was pregnant. I gave the baby up for adoption. More specifically, I gave her to Shelby Corcoran."

Both men looked at her.

"I know. I know who she is. But I was doing what I felt was right for my daughter. I don't regret giving her to Shelby because I know she will take care of her. I'm just sorry that I hurt Rachel in the process. Throughout everything last year, Rachel was the one person who always stood by me and offered her friendship. I regret now not taking her up on the offer."

"Thank you for telling us this Quinn. However, it does not change our offer to let you stay here. You will be part of this family now." Leroy told her.

Rachel and Quinn smiled at each other.

"Are you sure about this Leroy?" Quinn still seemed slightly unsure.

"Yes." Hiram added this time. "Plus, we think it would be good for Rachel to have someone around seeing as we're not home much. Now Quinn, do you think there will be a chance of you returning to your parents house?"

"No. My mom let my dad back in after he cheated on her. They kicked me out again when I told them I was gay and was dating Rachel. My dad slapped me twice, but he has hit me all my life. I never want to go back there. Please, don't send me back there." The last sentence came out in a whisper. Rachel squeezed Quinn's hand for reassurance.

"Ok then. This is what we propose. Your car and cell phone will be moved onto our plans. You will receive an allowance just as Rachel does. You will be expected to help with housework as well. You do not have to work as long as you stay in school and keep your grades up. I will talk to another lawyer friend of ours to see about us getting guardianship over you. This will allow you to put you on our health insurance and will help for anything else we need legal wise. This is only if it's ok with you."

"I.. uhmm.. Yes. I don't know what to say. Thank you so much." Quinn had tears in her eyes at the offer.

"We will not ask you to leave from this house. You will be treated as if you are our daughter. However, we will not tolerate you hurting Rachel. If we find out that you are continuing to, then there will be consequences."

"I have no intention on ever hurting her again." Quinn told them.

"Ok then. Moving on. We will redecorate the guest room and it will become your room. We want you both to have your own space. Just for right now there will be an open door policy until everyone gets adjusted to the new arrangements and the relationship between the two of you gets a little further along. We will work on the room tomorrow, but you and Rachel may share a room as you wish. Are we all agreed?"

"Yes" came from both Rachel and Quinn.

"Good. Now, dinner will be ready in a little while, why don't the two of you occupy yourselves until then."

"Thank you again for all of this Hiram and Leroy. I promise I will be on my best behavior and will do anything that you ask of me." Quinn told them sincerely.

Hiram told her "You're very welcome Quinn. Now scoot!"

Quinn looked at Rachel "Re-match on Dance Central?"

"You're on!"

With that, both girls raced downstairs as the two men laughed.

"Do you think we're doing the right thing Leroy?""I hope so. I feel bad. You know what Russell was like growing up. I'm just glad Quinn's not so much like him. Plus, since we are going to be gone for close to a month, I think it'll be good for Ray."

"Yea. I just hope she takes it ok."

The rest of the day passed smoothly. It was filled with dancing, singing, tons of food, and movies. Quinn found herself more relaxed in the Berry's company then she did in her own family. She felt as if she finally belonged somewhere.