Disclaimer: I don't own Glee or we would have Finchel by now.
A/N: Welcome to part 2 of Mercedes pool party and the drama is about to kick into high gear. So get something cold and settle back for the rest of the Gleeks arrival.
" Sorry we're late," announced Brittany," I forgot where you lived, Mercedes"
She and Mike joined the partygoers who were mostly hanging around in the pool.
" You were just here last week, Brittany " reminded Mercedes, gently.
" I get lost easily ," said Brittany,slipping off the red heels ," luckily, Mike knew "
Kurt shook his head," Join the fun before the eats "
" This beats the park pool ," said Brittany," except less hot guys here "
She removed her shorts and tank top to reveal a funky looking floral animal print suit with cut out sides and a deep front plunge .
" She didn't mention that I had to open Hot Topic this morning " contributed Mike
Tina stuck her tongue out at him." Better you than me, Mike "
" If I was mean, I could have called seniority and you would have had to work today"
" Guys," said Artie," don't fight over it "
" So are we going to be eating soon ?" Mike wanted to know as he grabbed his girlfriend around the waist and pulled her into the pool with him.
" I have been asking that for an hour, Mike," informed Finn," I'm starved "
Rachel was treading water beside him." your always hungry, Finn"
Finn tore his gaze from his bro to his girlfriend , fascinated with every bit of Rachel's smooth skin in the retro bathing suit. He kissed a water droplet off of her nose.
She wound her arm s around his neck," You can remove the tee shirt. I happen to think that you are the hottest guy here, Finn"
He caressed her cheeks with his hand and kissed her, tenderly.
" Get a room, Hudson, Berry !" shouted Puck who was trying to talk Bo and artie into a game of water volleyball without any luck.
" The party can start now," announced Santana ," we're here '
Matt came up behind her and waved ," Hi everyone "
" Hey guys," greeted Bo," did you get lost too?"
" It's always an adventure when we let Britt drive.." joked Matt," and we came with them"
" Glad you could join the party," said Bo," we're waiting on Kurt's dad to get here so he can start lunch or else Finn and Puckerman are going to man the grill"
" How exciting .." drawled Santana , noticing that everyone was already in the pool. She had their full attention , and now was the perfect opportunity .
She turned around facing her boyfriend so that her backside was to the pool," I can be nice " Her voice was low and seductive," For you "
She kissed him, hotly.
" Oh MY God ! We cant escape it " commented Kurt, under his breath.
Santana chuckled a bit at Hummel and very carefully and with deliberate moves, she tossed her white tiny tank aside, revealing bronzed skin and quite a bit of cleavage flaunted in the barely there gold bikini top. She peeled off the daisy dukes, revealing a thin gold string of a thong as well as her butt cheeks.
" Take it all off, San! " wolf-whistled Puck, eyes filling with lust.
He loved Quinn and all but Santana was all kinds of Hot.
" Bastard ' growled a jealous Quinn, ice dripping from her tone.
Puck grabbed her wrist and forced her to meet his gaze." What, I speak the truth, Q," told Puck," but I wouldn't have anything against it if you wanted to strip for me "
" You are a bastard " repeated Quinn, hoping her stretch marks weren't showing.
Bo let out a deep breath." Am I dreaming ?"
Mercedes glowered at him." You don't pop those eyeballs of yours back in your sockets, Bo, you will wish that you were dreaming "
" Right," said Bo, putting an arm around her ," so waking up. Eyes on my honey "
" Sweet talking might save your ass " mused Mercedes, a grin playing at the corner of her mouth. She wasn't against him trying to get back into her good graces.
" Smart boy" muttered Mercedes, shaking her head at her nemesis.
What was that girl thinking ? Who actually wore stuff like that except models ?
Artie couldn't believe what he was seeing …Santana really had a good ass.
" Damn"
" Artie " Tina's voice was tense ," Art'
" Sorry, " Artie caught himself," what is it, Tee ?"
" If you ever want to have sex with me again, Artie," warned Tina ," you'd better stop staring at Santana's ass like you are …."
He gulped," I wasn't..okay, I 'm not looking . I swear, I only have eyes for you"
" I am right here , Artie " informed Tina, annoyed at her boyfriend.
Finn gaped, his mouth wide open, hanging almost to the point of drooling.
" Finn," says Rachel, putting her hand in front of his eyes to block his view of the sexy Latina," I know that it is perfectly natural for teenaged boys to be aroused and turned on by Santana's practically naked body…"
She touched his arm, trying to get his attention," I just.. I just wish you weren't . "
She bit her lower lip" I don't look anything like that "
Finn snapped out of his haze and really heard her., the insecurity in her voice evident to him, as he took her hand and pulled her over and into the circle of his arms.
" Listen to me, please. You are way more sexier to me than she is, Rach"
" I don't look like that ," repeated Rachel, lowering her lashes," my body isn't like hers..I wont …ever look like her or Quinn"
" Hey, I don't want you to ," Finn ducked his head to capture her lips in a loving kiss," I just want you, Rachel. I love you"
" Thank you," Rachel hugged his neck," I love you, too"
Brittany sighed ," She is so hot '
" Huh" Mike tore his gaze away from Santana to stare at his own girlfriend , unsure of how to take her comment. He loved Brittany but he still didn't feel like he was any closer to figuring out Brittany and Santana's friendship.
" I think you are much more hotter than Santana " told Mike , with a smile.
" thanks , Mike, but she is hot," answered Britt," it doesn't bother me if you look"
" You all like what you see ?" taunted Santana , turning back around and giving Matt the full view of her alluring , super hot bikini bod.
" Hell, yes " breathed Sam, missing Kurt's look of utter disgust.
" What the fuck, Santana ," Matt turned her around , desire and anger in his dark eyes," why the hell are you wearing that in front of everyone?"
" Because I own it ," snapped Santana ," and I do not answer to you, Matt . "
Matt grabbed a towel and tried to put it around her waist but she moved from his reach.
" Dammit, San, cover yourself !"
" No, I am not some frigid prude," hissed Santana ,her feelings hurt by his reaction," God, Matt, what is wrong with you? I thought you'd want to fuck me senseless once you got a look at me in this ..that is why I even wore it in the first place "
She tossed her black hair ," For you…not to turn on all of those pathetic losers ," She flashed a sexy smirk," that was more of an added bonus for me "
" Uh guys, sorry to interrupt," voiced Mercedes, fearful of her parents super hearing ," could you maybe keep it down ?"
Matt grabbed his girlfriends arm, flashed an apologetic look at Mercedes, and jerked Santana to an empty corner to talk. He kept his voice low." Are you testing me, Santana ? I thought we meant something to each other …that you were done acting like a slut "
" Oh no " muttered Quinn , who had overheard the conversation," wait for it "
Santana eyes grew hard as she yanked her hand from him." We are together," said an enraged Santana ," and I am not a slut. I am with you, Matt Rutherford, because I choose to be and I want to be. Wearing a sexy bikini doesn't make me a slut…don't you fucking label me !"
Matt realized he'd gone too far." I shouldn't have said that…I'm sorry ," Matt moved closer to her," I didn't mean it. Please, San, put your shorts back on"
" Fine " agreed a reluctant Santana ," but we're not having sex now "
" Adios , Santana Maria Lopez !"
" Oh shit " Santana hurriedly knotted the towel around her waist and prayed her mother hadn't seen her suit," Mom "
" The shit just hit the fan " informed Puck, folding his arms behind his head.
Tina went by and kicked water in his direction and he spat out some water.
Santana pasted a sweet smile on her face , noticing the quiet surrounding them, as she approached her mother. Leave it to Maria to be early ..one time in her life.
" Mom, the rest of the parents are in the house through those patio doors "
" Don't even try to get out of this …" said a furious Maria ," that suit …I wouldn't have ever …it is barely even a bikini, young lady "
" Mom, don't embarrass me, " asked Santana, lowering her voice so the others that were eavesdropping wouldn't hear," Matt just went ape shit over my bikini. I get it "
" Bikini," repeated Maria , appraising her only daughter with disappointment ," I do not think there is hardly enough material holding it together for it to actually qualify as a bikini. Young lady, tell me how it is that you thought this was acceptable ?"
Santana crossed her arms over her chest, defensively. " Dad never had a problem with it "
" Your father knew about this …suit ?" demanded an irate Maria ," and I didn't ."
" God, Mom, yes, Dad knew about it," explained Santana ,crossly," he took me shopping and he paid for it. I didn't think it was that big of a deal or anything "
Fury spread across Maria's beautiful face and her daughter knew she was in trouble.
" Your father bought you this ? Oh my God, I swear I will kill that man. But you….how can you possibly think wearing this is alright ? God above, Santana, your almost naked "
" Oh please, Mom, I am not. Besides , you buy thongs "
" I am not sixteen years old nor do I flaunt them in public ," responded Maria, angrily," there is a big difference . What bothers me is that you don't see how this is wrong or that you knew I was invited as well yet you chose to wear that anyhow "
" Did you not think I would notice my own daughter prancing around like some piece of white trash stripper ?"
" I was just going to be in the pool ..and I guess I didn't really think past it waas sexy "
" This get-up your wearing isn't sexy," reprimanded Maria," I raised you better than this ..better than for you to pull a stunt like this. I swear, Santana , sometimes I don't understand where you come up with these ideas or your behavior "
" I just want ..people to like me, okay " muttered Santana, in low tones .
" This is worst than that stupid stunt you pulled at Breadstix . Are you trying to provoke me? Do you hate me this much? Is this what all of this is about ? You know what if it is then fine…your off the Cheerios until I can think of a more fitting punishment "
Santana 's face fell, crushed," MOM,NO"
Quinn, Brittany, and Kurt all gasped in mutual shock .
" I think so," decided Maria," Grounding you doesn't have any affect on you. You just ignore me and do what you want anyhow ..you leave me no choice, Santana"
" DON'T DO THIS TO ME!"
Tears splashing down the side of her face and her emotions overflowing with an onslaught all at once, Santana couldn't handle anymore and ran across the patio and out the gate to Brittany's car, throwing herself in the front seat and crying against the wheel.
" Santana " called Brittany but it was Matt that ran after her , passing Carole Hudson and Burt Hummel at the gate.
" Where's the fire, kids " questioned Burt with a laugh.
Carole zoomed in automatically on Finn but he seemed to be content with Rachel then focused her gaze on a fraught looking Maria Lopez." What's the matter?"
Maria shook her dark hair." I only humiliated my daughter in front of all of her friends "
Carole simply put a comforting arm around the other woman's shoulder." I am sure you only did what you felt was necessary ..come on, why don't we go inside "
" Now she'll hate me forever ..and she'll go live with her father " cried Maria
" It was pretty brutal " added Kurt , helpfully.
" Kurt," Burt gave him a reproachful look that shut him up," can it. "
Flanking either side of the women, he suggested," ladies, I think it'd be better if we took this in the house. I am sure the kids have enough to yap about without giving more "
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" San, come on," wheedled Matt against the door that she had locked," let me in. "
She sniffled and turned her gaze on him, dark eyes filled with a swirl of hurt and regret in the irises. " I hate this …this is all your fault.." cried Santana,' if you hadn't acted like a ..fucking gentleman all the time .." She bit her lip and opened the door.
Matt climbed in and wrapped his arms around her . He had never seen her upset before and vulnerable ..it was real and startling. " I'm sorry, San, but you have to know I want you..the suit is way hot but I'd rather you dress like that for me. "
She gave him a withering look," What do you think I was doing ?"
" Causing a riot with the guys and their girlfriends ….." answered Matt, honestly.
" I like being sexy ," admitted Santana," there's nothing wrong with that "
' You have more sex appeal in a paper bag, " assured Matt, kissing her ," we'll have sex, Santana , you can count on it. I wasn't holding out to torture either of us..I just didn't want us to get that close again and you run my heart through your shredder again"
She wiped her tears with the back of her palm." I told you I loved you "
" I believe you but ..I guess I wanted to be sure " replied Matt," I think you really did a number on your Mom though. You should probably talk to her …."
" I didn't think she would actually come to the party ," said Santana, " Mom doesn't even go to see me at any of the games I cheer at..okay the home ones . Course she does hate Sue …and she is always late to everything "
" Didn't you tell me that she was happy about you sticking with glee ?"
Santana could only nod her head. " I am going to go home and put on my other suit then come back here and pretend that none of this ever happened "
" No one will say anything, " Matt pulled her closer," we all have parents "
Santana set her jaw, stubbornly." They had better not or I'll start kicking ass "
" Scoot over ," decided matt," you call Britt and tell her we're borrowing her car '
" Brittany wont mind " said Santana ," I will figure out how to apologize to Mom later "
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" I don't know where I went wrong with her …Santana wasn't always this way. She used to be such a sweet , girl when she was younger . " Maria sat on the sofa between Carole and April," I never should have let her try out for cheerleader. I am a terrible mother !"
April patted her hand. " Honey, we heard the showdown. You just sit a spell and relax "
" Oh God, you …all heard ? "
" Ruby," called out April," this poor woman needs some vino "
" April," hedged an uncertain Ruby," I don't know if that such a good idea…"
" Well, I'll swear on the Bible , Ruby, if you want me to," told April," I don't need the drink but clearly this poor woman needs something with a bite "
" I am fine .." insisted a shaky Maria, feeling mortified beyond belief," really, I am "
April marched to a cupboard and handed Ruby the glass. " Give her some courage "
" Your trembling so I don't believe that your fine," replied Carole," what happened ?"
" Santana showed up in scraps of material that could barely be legal,' told Maria, graciously accepting the wine from Ruby," I doubt very much it would pass for a bikini. That her father let her buy " She took a healthy drink " I know Santana has a wild streak in her . I had a bit of one in high school myself but I never dreamed she would wear such a thing but there she was …flaunting herself "
" My booty would have been too embarrassed to wear that when I was her age ," commented ruby," and if it didn't cover the essentials, I wasn't wearing it "
" My father wouldn't have let me out of the house " recalled Maria," see ..I am just not strict enough with her. I know I should be but she has so much anger …."
" It was much different when we were sixteen…" mused Carole, wryly.
" Different than what ?" spoke up Judy fabray , joining them . She looked the epitome of a woman attending a garden party in her lavender sheath dress , matching heels, and golden curls cascading down her back , instead of a cook-out.
She waved her clutch at the other parents and her green eyes fell on the woman in front of her. " Oh , I don't mean to interrupt but is that you, Carole Hudson? "
Carole straightened ," Judy "
" my what a becoming new do," rhapsodized Judy," I nearly didn't recognize that it was you without your trademark eighties do and the acid wash denim "
" Hey there, Judy ," greeted Ruby," glad that you could make it '
Judy gave her the patented Fabray smile ." Thank you so much for inviting me "
Carole took a sip of her lemonade and counted to ten. Ignore her.
Judy had unfortunalty caught the gist of the previous conversation and patted Maria's hand, sympathetically. " I heard about Santana's less than stellar behavior,' replied Judy , with the practiced ease of a woman who was used to schmoozing with all likes of people in the Lima social circle," you must be so ashamed of Santana's behavior, Maria. I know it has been just terrible since your divorce from Carlo but perhaps if you and your daughter attended church more regularly …good morals "
Maria gulped the rest of the wine." Santana 's judgment is what I was questioning . My daughter has morals, I can assure you I instilled them in her quite young "
" Well, sometimes they don't take…" trilled Judy," Quinnie has lovely manners "
" Hmm," snapped Maria, sharing a pained expression with Carole," at least my daughter hasn't gotten pregnant out of wedlock "
" Little one " pointed out Emma who held Beth on her lap," no need to go there '
A smile twisted around Carole's mouth because she still held a bit of bad feelings regarding Finn, Quinn, and the baby. She was civil and polite but she worried about Puck being in love with the same girl who had duped her own son for months.
Judy crossed her legs." I would hardly call my granddaughter a mistake "
Beth chattered on rapidly, hearing her grandmother's voice across the room.
" So, I just opened up some chips and this fancy brushetta stuff Kurt made," Ruby stepped back in the room from the kitchen," why don't we snack while the men fight over who's going to start grilling our lunch …"
" That sounds great," sprang Catherine ," I will help you set things up , Ruby"
" I am so sorry for making such an awful scene at your party, Ruby," apologized Maria ," if you'll excuse me, I think I need to try to call my daughter and try to fix this "
" No problem," smiled Ruby," a little yelling and shouting isn't nothing new here "
Maria peered outside to see the kids tossing the beach ball back and forth across the pool.
" I don't' see that she is still here though I believe Brittany is out there "
" I think I noticed Matt going after her, Mrs. Lopez," replied Will," I am sure once Santana has cooled off a bit, everything will be alright "
" I can only hope that is the case, .." sighed Maria, blowing out a breath.
" The girl has guts," perked up April," takes loads of confidence to be sporting a bikini like that. I've got a decent body for a woman my age but I wouldn't have worn it. "
Catherine handed April a diet drink." I don't think that's helping her much, April "
" Right," said April," its tougher with daughters. Gotcha ..my own wont talk to me "
The men were watching and listening with a sense of fear and trepidation, not wanting to get involved with something that would undoubtedly be all their fault in the end.
" I feel really out of place with this sort of thing ," commented Burt, sending Carole an understanding smile," maybe we should fire up the grill and let the women handle all this "
" I am Santana 's teacher," commented Will," I should probably offer to help"
Burt stared at him, curiously." How would you help? This I would like to see…"
Will put a hand on his chin, thinking ." My support..Santana really doesn't open up much in glee. I mostly happy when she isn't insulting everyone every five minutes.."
" That's what I thought …." muttered Burt, more to himself.
Justus snuck up ,stealthy like a ninja, and moved between them. " Men," said Justus ," I don't think there is anything we can do here. However , I think given the grief I will hear about this from my daughter and my wife after this party, beer is calling our name "
" You don't have to tell me twice ," agreed Burt," I can use a beer "
" If we move quick, the women will never know we're missing," declared Justus ," I have some stashed in my den for emergencies "
" I think this qualifies …lead the way, Justus " grinned Burt as they dropped out of sight .Shaking her head at her husbands antics, Ruby ignored him and played hostess.
Outside, a handful of the kids had gotten out of the pool to lounge around the table and help themselves to the snacks or sun themselves which was the case with Kurt.
Finn came up behind Rachel, wrapping a towel around her and folding her into his arms, dropping a light kiss against her neck. " You thirsty, baby? I can get you a grape soda"
" No thanks," Rachel rested her head against his wet tee shirt," I'm good. I think since Kurt is alone while Sam is still swimming, I am going to have a talk with him. Of all of the times for him to suddenly become shy , it is just ridiculous "
In the pool, Sam was threatening to toss Tina under water if she didn't stop hanging on artie . Her laughter filled the patio along with Mercedes proclamations of protest.
" Rach, " said Finn," the dude doesn't act gay to me. I mean, its cool that Kurt likes him and all but I don't know for sure if its mutual or anything "
" It took you ..how many months , Finn, before you realized Kurt was crushing on you ," reminded Rachel, gently," and an ugly scene amongst yourself to clear the air so you guys could become friends…?"
" Kurt and I are cool now " conceded Finn," I am just saying Sam has been checking you out . I know when other dudes check out my girlfriend and not in a fashion way either "
Rachel kissed his cheek." Your sweet but you have missed all the flirting with Kurt. "
" Don't meddle to much …" warned Finn, dropping a kiss on her lips," I am gonna grab a drink and some chips. Maybe check out Mercedes dads grill or something " Out of the corner of his eye, Finn caught a weird glint in Quinn's eyes as she watched them .
" Try some veggies too " teased Rachel with a laugh as she slipped on her cover-up and went over to sit beside Kurt on the lounge chair, nudging him over.
He growled in agaitation," get your own chair, Rachel "
Laughing at them, Finn made his way over to the food filled table as a subdued Santana now wearing a simple white bikini and Matt by her side made their way back to the party.
" What happened , Santana? The other bikini fall off …" Puck couldn't resist.
" Shut up, Puckerman " warned Matt," she went home and changed "
Mercedes met the fiery girl in the middle, neither of them really liking the other .
" You raised quite a scene at my party , Satan," said Mercedes," and you'better hope I don't catch hell to pay over it. "
Santana tilted her chin, meeting her gaze ." Sorry"
A slight smile curled along the edge of Mercedes mouth." You did liven things up"
" I was just keeping it …real " declared Santana , with a smirk.
" Well you might as well swim " urged Mercedes," it will probably be another 20 minutes before my dad and Kurt's dad even decide on grilling …"
" Thanks " Santana kicked off her heels as she was engulfed in a swoosh of a Brittany hug.
" I was so worried about you," expressed Britt," are you alright ? I cannot believe your mom is going to make you quit the Cheerios. That's like the worse thing ever "
" I'm better now," admitted Santana, resting her head on the blonde's shoulder and taking comfort ," Matt and I hashed things out. I sent mom an apology voicemail promising to talk to her when I get home and I think that will help "
" But what if it doesn't ," fretted Brittany," I wouldn't want to be a Cheerio without you'
" it wont happen," assured a confident Santana," I just have to be honest with mom. She's been big on the whole bonding thing since the divorce and we haven't so I'll just talk to her about Matt and glee. I will fix it…it'll be fine "
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" Carole," Judy worked her way across the room like a pro as if this was a cocktail party and found herself over beside the brunette," there you are. I forgot that you never were much of a partier .." She laughed ," I was just trying to remember the last time we actually spoke. So silly, I couldn't even tell you..it's been an age "
Carole tucked a errant strand of short brown hair behind her ear and tried to keep her obvious disdain for this woman out of her voice.
" I believe it was when I called you to inform you that your daughter…your pregnant daughter that you threw out of your home was safe and staying with us "
She really wished that Burt would surface soon or that would make rounds.
She was never comfortable around Judy Fabray.
" Yes, and did I ever thank you for that? " replied Judy," you were very gracious to take Quinn into your home. You must realize how distraught I was when Russell kicked our baby girl out of the house…I was beside myself "
Carole nodded and tried to catch Catherine's eye but the woman waas chatting with Ruby.
" You could have stood up for your daughter but none of my business "
Oh crap, shouldn't have said that ! Think Carole !
Judy bristled," Your right it isn't however I was led to believe your son was the father '
Carole moved around the counter , swearing under her breath." Because your daughter lied to Finn about the child being his ..as if I would turn her away "
" Quinn cared very deeply for Finn," defended Judy," She felt that he was the right choice for a father for Beth…he was her first love , you know "
Carole laughed, dryly," Of course you would believe so. " She paused and wished for something stronger than the iced tea she was drinking," like mother, like daughter "
Judy slapped her drink on the counter to glare at the other woman," You …you have absolutely no room to talk , Carole "
" Hey Carole," Burt slipped an arm around her shoulder," sorry I snuck off on you but Justus had beer. You ready to watch the grill master ?"
" Can't wait " said a delighted Carole, smiling lovingly at her boyfriend.
" Well ,hello there ," greeted Judy in her most sugary tone," I don't believe we have met. I am Judy fabray, Quinn is my daughter "
" Nice to meet you, Judy . I'm Burt Hummel…my kid is Kurt " said an amicable Burt, glancing from Carole to Judy," I hope I'm not interrupting you ladies "
Carole rested her head into Burt's shoulder , easily." Not at all, Burt "
" Hmm, my this is so interesting ," mused Judy," I didn't even think you dated these days ." She laughed ," he is very different from Christopher I see that already "
Burt frowned , confused." Carole and I are both widowers , yea "
" That explains a lot actually ….. " said Judy ," two lonely widowers in lima "
" We're not that lonely," chuckled Burt," we actually met at the first glee booster thing "
" You do not owe her any explanations regarding our relationship, Burt," informed a tense Carole," frankly it is none of her damn business "
She turned to Judy," I don't know what is going on in that mind of yours and I don't care to know. However leave Christopher and Burt out of it . Better yet, Judy, why don't you just forget whatever is coursing through your conniving brain and we can all try to behave like civil adults here "
Burt sent her a worried glance." Am I missing something ?"
" Only that Carole and I go ..way back," explained Judy, carefully," we went to high school together. McKinley is such a small school, you know and especially then "
" We don't need to go back " stated Carole , through gritted teeth.
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Rachel and Kurt were engrossed in the latest discussion regarding what classic Broadway songs they could convince let them add to the upcoming school years set list .
Finn and Mike had been discussing the summer baseballs leagues and their reasons for sitting out this year when Finn felt eyes boring into him..and it wasn't his girlfriend.
He glanced around the patio until his gaze fell upon Quinn who now wore a white sundress . She was sitting on a bench by herself, watching him.
He nodded at Mike then made his way in front of her, blocking the sun.
" You've been giving me weird looks all day, Quinn. What's with that ? "
" Hello Finn " Quinn smiled up at him,' wont you join me "
Finn remained standing and stared at his former girlfriend. She was really weirding him out and she had been pretty nice since she and Puck had gotten together.
So chances are that this couldn't be anything good. " What is with the weird looks and it had better not have anything to do with Rachel "
" God, you are obsessed with her "
" I'm in love with her ," stated Finn without hesitation," which shouldn't be a surprise here. So just leave Rachel alone, Quinn"
" This isn't about your girlfriend," spat out Quinn," it's about us , Finn"
He frowned and shook his head." There hasn't been an us in a long time, Quinn.. I thought we got through all of this…shit …I don't want to go there again "
She deliberated her words ." We were the It couple of McKinley, Finn. Do you remember when we had it all? King and Queen of the Homecoming , you the quarterback and I was the Head Cheerio. We ruled the school..we had all the popularity " She bit her bottom lip, nervously," we were happy before everything happened "
There was a bite in her tone that grated instantly on Finn. " Before Rachel "
" You were happy," countered Finn, not raising his voice," I wasn't . you made me miserable …why are you suddenly bringing all of this crap up again? Did you and Puck have a fight ? What do you want from me, Quinn?"
" I don't know," admitted Quinn, feeling another surge of hormones. Briefly she wondered if it were possible for her to be experiencing post partum from her pregnancy but then dismissed it," I just so much has changed this past year from how it started. Did you ever really love me? I mean, we were together for a long time, Finn "
Finn considered this , carefully. " I don't know if it was love with you," stated Finn," I did care about you. You were my first girlfriend " He lifted his gaze and caught Rachel staring at him and sent her a crooked half-smile," We weren't working as a couple long before I fell in love with Rachel. You treated me like crap and I hated it . "
" I was hormonal " said Quinn, her lips twisting in an angry frown ," and I couldn't understand why you could be attracted to Rachel. Sometimes I still don't' get it '
Finn fixed her with a knowing stare. He wasn't going to deal with scary Quinn.
" before the pregnancy ? You were a hormonal bitch," went on Finn," I may have been an ass by kissing Rachel when I was with you. I shouldn't have without breaking up with you first but I was falling in love with her , you were having my baby, and I was seriously screwed up. Rachel makes me believes in me and I love her "
He stared hard at Quinn's cool features." You know that Rachel and I love each other. Don't you love Puck? Cause it would be a pretty crappy thing if your living with him and your not. The dude doesn't deserve that, Quinn"
Quinn's mood shifted." Of course I love Puck! How can you even question that ? So maybe he isn't the guy I would have chosen to fall in love with but I do love him. Actually I am happier with him and Beth more so than I would have imagined last year "
" Your not making a whole lot of sense right now, Quinn"
Quinn sighed, rubbed the palms of her hands together and puck sent her a wink . He was talking with Rachel who he nudged with his elbow gesturing at their other halves talking.
" I know I have said it a million times, Finn, but I am sorry about everything "
" Me, too," replied Finn," I never planned on falling for Rachel. I just…couldn't help it and then I didn't want to. I just wanted to be with her '
" Sleeping with Puck ..I only did that once," explained Quinn," but before, he and I had been sneaking around behind your back at school. He doesn't take any of my crap which really pisses me off and it might be a part of why I love him, too"
" Oh ,now don't you walk away from me, Carole," Judy followed Carole and Burt onto the patio and the large gas grill," after all you were the one that wanted to tell your new boyfriend about our past …"
" Burt doesn't want to hear about what happened to me in high school! It was 20 years ago, Judy ! I don't see any reason why we should go that far back into the past '
Burt waved his spatula between the women, sensing the tension in the air.
" Uh , I don't need to know any of that. High school….."
" Carole isn't ..wasn't always this down to earth woman that she pretends to be," said Judy, snidely,' she's done some awful things in the past. I wouldn't want to build trust in your relationship , Burt, because I can assure you she is an adulteress "
" Like Hell ," Carole sprang forward, angrily," you were the slut, Judy ! Not me "
" How dare you speak to me like that!" reacted Judy, eyes blazing .
" Mom" Finn stood, glanced curiously at his ex-girlfriend as they made their way over towards where their mothers were arguing," Quinn, what is going on with your mom?"
" I have no idea,' answered Quinn," they barely spoke when we dated "
Rachel reached his side and took his hand into her." Finn, she sounds really upset "
" No, that's Mom's pissed off voice, Rach " stated Finn as they moved closer.
The adults were completely oblivious to the teenagers and involved in their own war.
" Don't you even start , you .." Judy trembled with rage," Christopher and I were together for two months before you set your cap on him. With those stupid jokes and pinball.."
" Chris noticed me and you hated that he was tired of being on your leash, Judy," tossed back Carole," we had the same silly sense of humor and we had fun together. Did I hate that he was with the most popular head bitch in school? Of course I did and yea, I wanted him because he was handsome ,funny, and wonderful "
" You were nothing but a Pretty in Pink wannabe ," accused Judy ," Chris was the star of the football team. We were the perfect couple and we ran McKinley until you went out and seduced him away from me "
" You are delusional," Carole tried to tamp down her anger but the woman was impossible," You made him feel worthless, Judy. He wanted to go into the Army and you wanted him to go into stocks and bonds …you didn't care about what he wanted. The night of the dance after you two fought , and Chris came to me to talk, I couldn't have been happier. It meant all of our talks did mean something to him…not just to me"
" Carole, hon," said a slightly worried Burt," rehashing this isn't good "
" Chris was a player before there were such things ," returned Judy," We were a couple and that meant sex. You were a little nobody …not a prep, a loser "
" I didn't want to be a prep," offered Carole , her voice cracking a bit," he loved me.
Christopher loved me and I loved him. That part is what you hated the most "
" Of course, Chris loved you, Carole," Mina Puckerman joined the argument ," everyone in school knew you were the only reason he went to English class and the arcades. Christopher was madly in love with you. I gather from what I just caught , Judy ,here is being her usual, pious, hypocritical self "
" MOM!" exclaimed puck , who was holding onto Quinn as they listened as well.
" Stay out of it, Noah!" ordered Mina , eager to join the fight. Carole was her oldest, dearest friend ," all of you kids, don't butt your nose into this !"
" Oh stay out of it, Mina ," dismissed Judy as if she was a harmless insect instead of a person," you have no room to talk. You never did learn your lesson where Eli Pucker man was concerned ..he was just into you for the chase and the sex "
Burt focused on the heat of the grill and felt Carole tighten her grip on his arm.
She seemed pretty calm but he'd bet money she was seething right now.
He wanted to help but kind of felt like he was out of his league here.
Quinn had a death grip on Puck's arm and he was dead silent observing the war.
" You never knew Eli," tossed back Mina," he wasn't some Don Johnson "
" Oh, I think I knew him well enough .." alluded Judy ,deliberately.
" Well enough to know what his preferences were in bed .."
" Fuck !" spat out Puck , the shock hitting him square and hard in the gut.
" Oh my God ," exclaimed Mercedes," I cant believe I am hearing this "
" This is incestuous and unbelievable …" muttered Kurt," and yet strangely fascinating in a sick, twisted way …"
Judy noticed Finn and a wistful, almost faraway look filled her green eyes before she turned away and focused back on Carole and Mina.
" Finn reminds me so much of Christopher ….I was so happy when he and Quinn were dating. ," Judy paused," my life would have been very different if Chris had stayed with me instead of graduating and marrying you "
" I don't think you ladies should continue this trip down memory lane " said Burt
" This is really starting to freak me out " started Finn, wrapping his arms around Rachel needing her warmth and strength that she always gave him.
She pressed a kiss against his forearm." it will be alright , Finn"
" I loved Christopher more than you ever could or did …" trailed Judy, softly.
" Chris never loved you ," said a frustrated Carole," and Mina is right. You never could handle that, Judy . I would have thought you would have …eventually '
" Oh as if you didn't seduce him while he and I were still together " argued Judy .
" I didn't seduce him! He and I fell in love " stated Carole, emphathticly.
" Which drove you mad and decided that hey, Eli was fair game," added Mina, taking her place beside carole," he was Christopher's best friend. You didn't care that Eli and I were together ….it would be your revenge on all of us "
" Eli was more than willing , Mina," reminded Judy ," I think it is you that is forgetting how things were at McKinley that year ….."
" Not all of us cared about being Prom Queen, Judy " stated carole," that was you. You didn't like that Chris or Eli wouldn't fit into your little dream scheme "
Judy's pink lips curved into a remembering smile," yet it was the prom ..and the promises made that convinced Eli to dissappear for a little while with me, Mina "
Mina swore and bit her own tongue before she said something she would regret.
Puck stared stunned at Quinn who shared the same expression.
" My Dad and your mom did the nasty '
" I think I am going to be sick," Quinn tried to breathe but felt the walls closing all around her," I mean , really, really, sick "
Judy became aware of her surroundings and the hurt tone in her daughter's voice brought her back to the present day. She quickly turned her attention to the daughter that she had been trying so diligently to make amends with and was met with an icy stare.
" Oh no Quinnie, don't be upset. There is honestly much more to this than you could ever imagine …I never showed you my Thunderclap from my junior year for this reason"
" Swear to me that there is no way in hell for me and Puck to be related "
Judy touched her arm, consolingly." Oh no, sweetie, don't even suggest a thing. I swear on the Bible you are Russell's daughter ….."
" That's a relief cause I didn't want to say that outloud …." said Puck
" I don't think I want to know anymore either " agreed Finn, readily.
" Finn, honey," reiterated Carole, her voice stronger than she felt," I never meant for you to here about this . I didn't want you to think bad about your dad or me. Christopher and I loved each other very much and nothing else matters "
" I know you and dad loved each other , Mom" stated Finn, who had never questioned that. His Mom hadn't even dated again after Christopher had died until Finn was 8 years old.
" Oh pu-leeze ," scoffed Judy ," you were the other woman, Carole. Be honest with your son since you preach so much about honesty yourself" She addressed Finn," Christopher and I had been going together for two months before carole waltzed in after him"
This is ten times worst than Baby gate" commented Mercedes , shaking her head.
" Word ," agreed Artie ," thank God they didn't have any pregnancies …."
" Eew," tina made a face," I was trying not to go there, Art"
" You made my life a living hell, Judy, when Chris dumped your skinny ass to the curb to be with me. Don't pretend that you were the victim in this " informed Carole
" Sleeping with Chris's best friend was just a means to an end for you," contributed Mina," what I don't understand is why you chose now to dredge up the past ?"
" Carole was flaunting her new boyfriend ….." stammered judy, very softly.
" I did no such thing," replied Carole," and if I did why would it matter to you? Christopher has been gone for 15 years …my life had to move on" She gulped in a deep breathe and tried to compose herself," Do you know how hard it has been to try to forget all of that resentment that I have for you, Judy ? Especially when this fight has made me feel like that sixteen year old nerd that tutored Christopher Hudson in English and fell in love with him…and brought back all the ways you tortured me and Mina "
" We considered therapy the time last year when both Finn and noah came to us ,' added Judy," separately , of course, telling us all about Quinn fabray "
" We had to trust the boys judgment ," went on Carole," and trust that Quinn was her own young woman. Still twenty years of that resentment over all of your mind games with us and chris and Eli came roaring right back like it was yesterday ..just now "
" Quinn is a good girl " defended judy ," we raised her right . I raised her right '
" we share a grandchild, Judy," reminded mina ," my son is in love with Quinn. "
" I have accepted that ," added Judy," and noah is a good father to Beth "
" then why did you feel the need to make a scene and make Carole and I feel as if we're a couple of Lima Losers all over again?" asked Mina, thankful that Jessica had a playdate .
Judy faltered momentarily and pushed an errant strand of blonde hair off of her face.
" I ..I don't know ," she stepped back, hyper aware that all of the kids were watching them ," it wasn't ….I didn't mean for it to be my intention. There was no intention..I am sorry "
She turned and found quinn's hazel eyes brimming with dissapointment and disgust .
" I got a bit carried away…the meeting with your father upset me more than I thought "
" So you thought it was a good idea to pick a fight over something that happened over 20 years ago? " spoke up Burt, who was tired of keeping quiet," didn't turn out good "
" is right ," said a terse Quinn," you should leave now, Mom"
" Sweetie, I don't know what came over me ," apologized Judy ,her voice filled with remourse," uhm, I should make my apologies to Ruby and Justus . Do you want me to take Beth home with me so that you and noah can enjoy the rest of the party ?"
" No," replied Quinn in clipped tones," Beth is staying here. I just want you to leave before you humiliate me some more…and I will make your apologys for you "
" Of…of course, if that is for the best," muttered judy, casting an apologetic look at her old nemesis ," carole, mina, I am very sorry for my misstep. I .I will be going now "
Heels clipping across the pavement ,Judy made her exit from the party .
" Am I the only one here glad that Finn, quinn, and Puck aren't related to one another ," brought up Kurt ,tapping his chin in thought," that was quite a quadrangle. Though I found the similarities to our own baby gate eerily weird "
" Hey there," Burt put a comforting arm around Carole's shoulder and gave her a hug.
" you're shaking like a leaf, Carole. That whole load of bullshit is over now ..I got to say I am impressed. You handled that woman with class, hon"
She blew out a breath and relaxed in his embrace. " I dreaded her coming…I actually didn't expect Judy to show. I was doing so well too..I shouldn't have let her provoke me like she did but when she started talking about chris,,,,,I lost all my calm"
" Avoidance has worked so well till now," offered Mina, seriously contemplating a scotch right now," Judy has always been the queen of button pushing "
" I never even knew that you and Quinn's mom knew each other in high school," spoke up Finn, trying to connect the dots of the conversation," you acted like you barely knew her when Quinn and I were dating. I think the one time I introduced you, you said like ,what, two words or something to her, Mom"
" I was being civil and polite ," answered Carole," and it was easier that way. The whole sad fact is that Judy hated me because your dad and I got married "
" Dad dated her ..before you " muttered Finn, trying to imagine it. He couldn't -all he saw in his mind was the snapshots of his parents when they were his age together .
" For a little while, yes " said Carole," but they weren't meant to be "
" It's that way sometimes you know," contributed Burt," Kurt's mom Karen and I were high school sweethearts after I convinced her I wasn't an arrogant jackass "
" It is sad but true," called out Kurt," Mom used to tell me stories about it "
" This is much better than those Housewives shows …" remarked Sam , off hand.
" I still cant believe you never mentioned any of this to me, Mom," said Finn, still grappling with it," I asked you about you and dad all of the time. All you ever told me was how you tutored him and you guys fell in love -none of this other …crap"
Carole patted his cheek." I told you the important stuff, honey, and frankly you had enough on your plate at the time without me adding to it. It was the past..a long, long time ago …it was truly the most wonderful, insane year of my life "
" Insane, Mom," repeated Finn," after what I went through with Quinn and Puck then with me and Rachel, I think I could have handled insane "
" Finn," Rachel rubbed his arm, soothingly,' don't , pleasse. Don't you see it ? They were…your parents were sort of…like us back then "
" I certainly think so , Rachel or rather you and Finn remind me of Chris and myself ," smiled Carole," to some extent. I was madly in love with Chris but it took him longer . Even if I knew he felt the same way about me, but Judy had her claws in him. If she hadn't caught him kissing me and gotten jealous which prompted her sleeping with Eli, well, it gave Christopher the courage he needed to end things with her "
" how did he find out about it ?" asked Santana earning her a glare from Matt.
" Another friend of ours overheard them " voiced mina," that's when more hell broke "
" still the guy was pretty smart if he broke it off with Judy for you " agreed Burt .
He figured they all had some sort of high school drama if he thought about it.
Rachel's smile was understanding ." It was a very trying and emotional time for you, Carole. Given my own situation regarding the time when mine and Finn's relationship was a bit of shaky and undetermined really , I do understand "
" It was indeed, Rachel," answered Carole, honestly," I was a mess. I was a mess ..I felt like a horrible person for loving another girls boyfriend but there it was. I swear I never would have gotten through it all if it hadn't been for Mina and Shelby "
" S-Shelby…" Rachel's voice was low and cracked around the edges, slightly.
It wasn't that uncommon of a name for the 80's.
It simply couldn't be…that would be entirely too crazy and not at all likely.
Finn felt her shiver and wrapped his arm tighter around her , kissing her hair.
" I've never heard you mention her, Mom. I thought you just hung with Mina "
" That's because mina and I have been the best of friends since the seventh grade," explained Carole," besides Shelby Corcoran , as good of a friend as she was to me, was only at McKinley that one year . She , Mina, and I had all the same classes ..I think she transferred over to Carmel or something after that.."
" Shelby Corcoran " repeated artie," isn't that ?"
" Mom .." whispered Rachel, clutching her boyfriends shirt," Finn.."
She felt the air whoosh out of her and her eyes were huge with new emotion and quickly filling with tears at this new found bit of information .
Her Mom never mentioned that she had went to McKinley for a whole year.
" I know, baby,' Finn brushed away a tear, gently," it'll be alright. I know mom probably has pictures and stuff cause she saves everything ..and she can tell you all about her "
She closed her eyes, holding onto him." our moms were friends "
" I don't understand ," Carole looked worriedly at her son and his sweet girlfriend ," Rachel, sweetie, did I say something to upset you?"
" No, no," Rachel smiled through her tears," it's not that at all"
" Shelby Corcoran is Rachel's biological mom" answered Finn, quietly.
" oh, oh my ," replied a genuinely surprised Carole," I didn't know ..though I suppose I should have. You have her same pretty brown eyes and lovely hair " She tucked a strand behind Rachel's ear," I hadn't thought about Shelby in years. Perhaps one day when we're not ruining poor Mercedes party, you and I can have a little chat , Rachel "
" I would like that very much, Carole," Rachel smiled through her tears," thank you "
Ruby stepped out onto the patio, Beth on her hip. " Everyone okay, out here ? Is it safe ?"
" It is now," answered mina, pressing a kiss on her grandaughters cheek," Ruby, I hate to ask this but do you have any vodka around ? I could use a stiff drink about now"
Ruby frowned." We do , Mina, but it's not out in the open," told Ruby," Bo's mama is a recovering alcoholic so we're trying to be conscience of her "
" I can live without ," decided mina," that woman just pisses me off "
" I apologize for making a scene, ruby," Carole was contrite," I ..there is no excuse for my acting like a 16 year old but I did . I am so very sorry about that…"
" No worries, ladies," smiled Ruby," made the party a bit more exciting , I think"
" Here, baby," Quinn took Beth from Ruby and inhaled her sweet baby scent ," Mommy needs to hold you " her daughter tugged on a blonde curl ," Ruby, I am so so sorry for my mother's behavior. It was beyond rude and she ..I didn't even know any of that "
" It's fine, honey," replied Ruby," I didn't know your Mom was having issues. " She smiled warmly at Carole and Mina," Ladies , why don't we go inside and gather the food. I bet these teenagers are starving and let Burt here man the grill like the pro he is "
" Sounds like a plan,' told Burt," send out the meat "
Ruby ushered the women into the house and Burt breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Puck hugged Quinn to his side and ran a gentle hand across Beth's head.
" Our parents had one seriously fuck..sorry…screwed up mess "
Quinn nodded and leaned into him." I am so sorry I was such a bitch to you earlier ," Quinn's voice was contrite and sincere at the same time," I have been really moody lately. It's not your fault. I know we aren't disgustingly cute like Finn and Rachel and we don't say it all the time but I do love you, Puck "
" Right back at you, Q" stated puck, kissing her , tenderly.
Holding onto each other and sharing loving looks with each other, Finn and Rachel approached the little family. It was clear they had all been shaken by this new information.
' So I guess our situation wasn't as twisted as our parents " brought up Finn
" My mother is a liar and a slut," muttered Quinn,' so not what I imagined "
Rachel's laugh was wry." how strange is it that my biological mom was friends with my boyfriends mom in high school"
" My Dad was pretty much the scum I thought he was " added Puck,' poor Mom"
" I think the most important thing we can take from all of this is that despite the year we all had ," declared an ever optimistic Rachel," we are all with the person we love "
She hugged Finn , tightly." We've managed to stay friends as well …"
" Friends is a strong word….." Quinn said with a small smile.
" We're happy ," agreed Finn," happy and with who we're suppose to be with "
" Right cause I don't want us to be bitter old dudes still fighting over Quinn and Berry " agreed puck, breaking the tension and putting things back on track.
A/N: Okay folks, there is part 2, please make my day and tell me what you thought of the drama. I hadn't intended for this to be so long but the Gleeks had their own ideas so I promise this next chapter is the rest of the pool party then we're in the home stretch.
I am trying to get storylines set up for the sequel in this so there are some hanging there till the next(;
Special thanks to my friend Debra for allowing me to use the back-story of the parents. She's dshortklutz and if you haven't read "Fighting Back" or " Medal of Honor" or anything of hers, I suggest that you do because she is brilliant .
As always I look forward to your reviews and thoughts, it encourages me and gives me the push I need to give you a well- thought out story(;