Wow at the huge response to the last chapter glad you all loved it...it was definitely the turning point chapter of the story I think

This is the chapter a lot of you have been waiting for.

Enjoy!


After everyone ate Santana stood up and grabbed Brittany's hand. "I uh, well Brit and I have an announcement to make." Santana started. "Brittany and I have known each other since we were little, we dated in high school and fell in love. Life separated us and an unfortunate event brought us back together. We haven't been back together that long but I know that I don't want to go day with seeing her beautiful face in the morning." Santana looked up at the blonde, who leaned down and kissed her forehead. So in Hawaii we made a decision, well we decided to take our relationship to the next level." Santana whispered something to Brittany.

"This isn't happening right now." Quinn said to no one in particular but Puck and Mercedes both heard her and gave her a confused look.

"We are engaged!" Brittany and Santana screamed out together and holding up their rings.

"And Brittany is my mommy now!' Noah added while running up to Brittany and hugging her leg.

"Yeah, I gave Brittany co-guardianship papers around Christmas, so she is Noah's legal guardian as well." Santana added.

There were loud applauses and cheers and congrats all around.

"This is bullshit!" Quinn screamed out while walking in the house and slamming the door leaving the people in the back yard speechless.

Santana was glaring at the door of the house speechless as Brittany rubbed the small of her back sensing she was about to explode.

"Why is Aunt Quinn yelling?" Noah asked finally breaking the silence that fell over the backyard.

"I don't know baby," Brittany said while picking him up and kissing him on the cheek. "Noah, what did you eat today?" Brittany said softly while sitting him back on the ground when she noticed the fire in Santana's eyes intensifying.

He thought for a moment. "I had a hotdog." He said with a smile.

"You need to eat a little more mijo, or does your tummy still hurt?" Santana said softly while leaning over and ruffling his hair.

"No I'm all better now." He stated proudly, causing Brittany and Santana to both smile.

"Give mommy a kiss." Noah left a wet kiss on the Latina's cheek.

Hannah came walking over to them. "Congrats Santana and Brittany." She gave them both a big hug. "I'm so ready to call you my sister San." Hannah added with a big smile.

Santana smiled back at her. "Thanks Hannah. You've always been my little sister sweetheart." The Latina winked. "Can you do me a favor and fix Noah a plate for me. He can't have juice or soda today just water. I don't want to upset his stomach again." Santana added.

"Sure, come on Noah." Hannah stretched out her hand to the small boy.

"You can go check on her if you want." Brittany said softly as Santana was once again glaring at the house tapping her foot.

Santana shook her head. "No, I want to enjoy the picnic with my beautiful fiancée in our backyard. I'm still hungry, let's go grab another plate." Santana pulled Brittany into a hug and kissed her. "I love you baby, and that's all that matters right now."

Brittany smiled and picked Santana up and spun her around a few times. "I love you too."

The two made small plates and sat down back at the picnic table across from Mercedes and Puck; the vibe at the table was a little awkward and tense. Santana once again sat on Brittany's lap while the two fed each other and exchanged kisses as various people came up to them and congratulated them.

"Shit, I'm sorry for Quinn guys." Puck said softly. "I don't know what the fuck is wrong is with her today." He slammed his fork down on the plate. "She's been such a bi.."

Santana shot him a glare and shook her head.

"She's been a brat all week long." He corrected himself.

"Don't apologize for her Puck….it's not your fault." Santana replied. "You didn't just cause a scene."

"Did you go check on her San?" Mercedes asked.

Santana shook her head. "No, and I'm not going to. She owes me an apology and she really owes Brit an apology."

Mercedes nodded. "Yeah she does."

"We are going through enough right now without Quinn adding unnecessary extra stress." Santana replied as Brittany rubbed her back but stayed quiet and ate her food. "I don't need the stress and Brittany sure in the hell doesn't either."

"How is your dad Brit?" Mercedes asked,

Brittany smiled. "He uh, he's doing ok. His last round of chemo took really well, my mom said he is getting stronger."

"Thats great Brit. I would love to go back to Lima with you guys next time. I need to swing through and check on my mom and visit Jake anyways." Puck replied.

"Really? That would be awesome Puck." Brittany said with a smile.

"Count me in too Brit." Mercedes added with a smile. "I feel like I haven't been supportive enough."

"Mercedes you do more than enough. You've been very supportive, just by taking Noah out of the house for the day to give us a breather is helping." Brittany stated.

Santana nodded in agreement. Manny and Eli came running up to Santana. "Aunt Sanny can we have corn?" Eli said sweetly. Puck raised an eyebrow at him. "Oh yeah, please?"

"I didn't buy corn babies, I'm sorry." Santana asked while sliding off Brittany's lap and sitting down next to her. "I will make sure we have some at the luau for you for next weekend."

"I brought some over San. Come on boys; let's go get corn. You ladies want any?" Puck asked while picking up Eli and tossing him in the air.

They all shook their heads. "I'm going to grab a drink, want anything?" Brittany asked while standing up.

"Bring out the pitchers of margaritas baby, they are in the fridge." Santana told her.

Manny climbed up the table and sat down next to Santana and stared up at her. "Having fun Manny?" Santana asked with a smile while rubbing his back.

He nodded. "What's engaged?"

Mercedes smiled at the innocent question. Santana picked him up and put him in her lap.

"Well you know how your mommy and daddy are married?" Manny nodded. "The time before two people get married is when you are engaged."

Manny shrugged. "So I can be engaged to her." Manny pointed over to Hannah who was dancing around with Noah. "She's pretty." He added with a smile. He then hopped off Santana's lap and went running towards her.

"That one there is going to be worse than Puck in high school." Mercedes stated.

'Yeah he is." Santana laughed.

Brittany was in the house grabbing the margarita pitchers out of the fridge when Quinn walked in from the sunroom.

"You're taking advantage of her." Quinn said softly. "You know she isn't ready to get married."

"I'm not having this conversation with you Quinn." Brittany replied softly. "This isn't the right time."

"Yes, you are Brittany. We are going to talk about this right now."

"No, I'm not." Brittany went to the open the door when Quinn slammed it.

"Yes the fuck you are Brittany, You are going to do more harm than good. She isn't strong enough to for that type of commitment." Quinn yelled out. "You know damn well she isn't."

"She isn't as strong as she should be yet because you've been babying her Quinn; you have set her back years. She shouldn't still be this fragile right now." Brittany said trying to keep herself calm.

Mercedes saw the door open and shut abruptly. "San, I think we need to head to the house for a second."

Santana looked over at the house and back at Mercedes before getting up and running to the house with Mercedes close behind.

As they opened the door they saw Quinn right up in Brittany's face yelling, the margarita pitchers were shattered on the floor with the frozen drink everywhere. Santana's first instinct was to snatch Quinn by her head and pull her back but Mercedes grabbed her arm. "She's pregnant Santana….keep that in mind. Do not hit her." She whispered to the Latina while holding her firmly around the waist.

"You're blaming this shit on me, you have some fuckin nerve Brittany, you can't waltz in after being gone for years and think you're a better friend to her than I am." Quinn screamed.

"You're right Quinn, I'm not her friend…I'm her fiancée." Brittany said with tears filling her eyes. "I guess you don't understand the difference in those roles in her life."

"You are going to ruin her and Noah's lives. I trusted you to take care of her not take advantage of her." Quinn hissed out.

"You are fuckin crazy Quinn…you sure you aren't in love with her?" Brittany spat back.

"No, I'm not in love with her but she is my best friend and I love her, I'm looking out for her best interest." Quinn held up her left hand. "And if case you forgot I'm married."

"Barely, aren't you fuckin around with Rachel still?" Brittany replied coldly while laughing.

Quinn raised her hand to slap Brittany just as Santana lunged forward and grabbed her wrist. "I swear to God, Lucy Quinn Fabray, if you hit Brittany I will fuckin kill you right now." Santana snarled out.

Mercedes jumped forward and picked Santana up and quickly moved her out of Quinn's face, Brittany took a few steps back. Mercedes carried Santana over by Brittany a few feet away.

"You bitches are crazy. I need a fuckin drink." Mercedes yelled out. "There will be no fighting in here or killing anyone Santana."

Santana went over to Brittany and grabbed her face forcing the blonde to look her in the eyes. "Look at me Brit, are you okay baby?" Santana asked softly.

"I'm fine Santana." Brittany replied while kissing the Latina softly.

Santana sighed, "Ok." She pulled Brittany in for tight hug and kissed her neck softly a few times while rubbing her hands up and down the blondes back. "Are you sure?" She asked while looking the blonde over.

"I'm swear, I'm fine, I can feel your heart beating baby." Brittany whispered while rubbing the Latina's sides. "Relax, I can't handle you getting sick on me right now." Santana nodded and took a deep breath letting Brittany's embrace relax her and calm her down.

"I'm going to clean up this mess." Mercedes said while shaking her head and starting to pick up the glass.

"Shit, let me help you Cedes." Brittany walked over and bent down to help her.

"Don't cut your hand baby." Santana said while glaring at Quinn.

"Aren't you going to warn Mercedes not to cut her hand as well?" Quinn said with a smirk.

"What the fuck is your problem Quinn?" Santana asked her.

"You aren't ready to get married and giving Brittany co guardianship?" Quinn laughed. "Come on Santana…let's think here."

"How do you know what I'm ready for Quinn?" Santana asked.

"You turned down her proposal initially remember? And two weeks later you're suddenly ready to get married because you're in Hawaii." Quinn laughed. "Brittany's tongue game really that good?"

Santana gasped. Brittany's eyes widened. "Quinn!" Mercedes yelled out. "You're out of line Q….way the fuck out of line right now."

Santana felt the tears building in her eyes.

"You aren't strong enough yet, Brittany is using you, she's taking advantage of you. Hell if I didn't email her about your parents funeral do you even think she would be here right now?" Quinn yelled. "Let's think Santana." Quinn tapped the Latina on the side of the head.

"Come San, you know this is too soon….you know in your heart you are moving too soon, and making her Noah's other legal guardian this soon is just stupid. You aren't emotionally ready for this type of commitment. You will probably never be, you aren't the same anymore. You may never the same Santana. Brittany is going to realize that and she will leave you."

"Brittany encourages me daily, whether she realizes it or not, I find strength just by looking in her eyes, hell some days she is the only reason I want to wake the fuck up in the morning, she doesn't judge me, she doesn't hold my faults against me, she's great with Noah, she loves him unconditionally like he is biologically hers, she takes care of me, she wants me to take care of her, she's patient, she sees past my insecurities and accepts me, she taught me how to accept love again, she made me realize that I deserve to be loved…she loves me and I love her." Santana said calmly. "The only thing I know deep in my heart is that I want to spend the rest of my life with Brittany by my side."

Santana now had tears streaming down her face.

"Quinn I love you, you're my best friend but you need to leave." Santana said softly at first. "Get out of my house." She added a little louder.

"What?" Quinn asked while taking a step back.

Mercedes and Brittany froze in their tracks. Brittany stood up and walked over and stood behind Santana placing her hands on the Latinas shoulders lightly massaging them to keep the Latina calm.

"Get the fuck out of my house." Santana yelled. "I don't want you here right now….I-I can't have you here right now."

"San…" Mercedes said slowly while standing up.. "Everyone let's just calm down."

"The boys and Puck are welcome to stay." Santana paused and wiped her tears. "But I want you out of my fuckin house right now." She screamed the latter. "Go!"

Quinn turned and walked out of the kitchen slamming the door so hard that she shattered the glass.

Mercedes sighed loudly. "Fuckin great." Santana groaned out.

Santana turned to Brittany. "I don't care what Quinn says or thinks. I know what I'm doing…I'm ready to marry you baby." Santana leaned up and kissed the blonde. "I love you, you love me, we love Noah. That's all that matters Brit." Santana hugged her tighter. "That's all that matters."

"I know you are ready baby." Brittany replied softly while kissing her temple and wiping her tears away. "I know."

Puck came running up to the house. "Dammit San….shit is everyone ok? We will be paying for the door, don't worry about that." He gave Santana a hug. "I'm so sorry." She nodded.

"It's not your fault." Santana reassured him. "She needs to leave my house Puck."

Puck nodded. "Look I'm going to take her home; I will take the boys as well." Puck replied. "Then I will be back to help you clean up outside, and makeshift your door for the night."

"The boys are still welcome to spend the weekend like planned." Santana said softly. "No sense in them suffering over something that doesn't involve them."

"You sure babe," Puck asked her while glancing over at Brittany.

"Yeah, its fine Puck." Brittany spoke. "Please uh, just take Quinn home."

Puck nodded and walked out the door.

"I uh, I'm going to have Hannah put the boys in the pool so they don't come to the house." Brittany replied. "I will be right back." She leaned over and kissed Santana softly and hugged her tightly again. "I love you."

"I love you too Brit." Santana replied with a soft smile as the blonde disappeared outside.

"So…." Mercedes started while dumping some of the glass in the trash can Santana brought over. "What the hell just happened?"

"I don't know…but at this point I don't even care. She disrespected Brittany and I in so many ways tonight that I just can't…." Santana replied while grabbing a mop.

Mercedes saw the Latina was shaking. "Santana? Are you okay?" She asked softly while standing up and taking the mop from her.

"Y-yeah I'm fine." Santana answered quickly.

"San…"

"Cedes….please." Santana pleaded. "I don't need a lecture right now." Santana sighed. "Just uh, please just help me clean this up ok?"

"I'm not going to going to lecture you." She said with a smile. "I just want you to know that even Quinn obviously refuses to see it, you are strong enough to make decisions right now. Brit coming back was the best possible thing for you. She was able to help you in ways Quinn and I couldn't. You guys make a great couple and a beautiful family. And I personally am more than happy for you sweetie." Mercedes finished.

Santana blinked back her tears and mouthed a thank you to the diva. Mercedes gave her a hug and then continued picking up the glass.

"And for the record if Quinn wasn't pregnant I would have totally let you kick her ass." Mercedes smirked causing the Latina to laugh.

Brittany came back in. "Puck uh sent everyone home, Noah, Eli and Manny are in the pool with Hannah and her friends. They can all swim and they are all Cheerios so they know CPR."

"I trust Hannah with Noah, Brit." Santana said with a smile. "I know he's fine."

Brittany leaned down and picked up a piece of glass instantly slicing her finger. "Shit!" She winced out as blood started to gush out.

"Brit!" Santana jumped up and got a towel and applied pressure to the cut.

"Wash it first San." Mercedes called out while running to the bathroom to the first aid kit.

Santana gently washed Brittany's finger and examined it. "It doesn't look that deep, so you probably won't need stitches." Mercedes handed her the first aid kit and Santana bandaged up the finger and kissed the bandage when she was done.

8pm. The backyard was cleaned up, the kitchen was cleaned up, the boys were watching cartoons with Tubby in the den, Hannah and her friends were down in the game room playing pool and listening to music.

Santana and Brittany were in the sunroom looking out in the backyard in a comfortable silence while cuddled on one of the couches. "Are you ok Sanny?" Brittany asked breaking the silence.

"Yeah I am, are you?" She answered back.

Brittany shrugged, "I don't know."

Mercedes walked in. "I'm going to head out if you girls don't need anything else."

"Stay and have a few drinks with us." Santana said softly.

"You sure?" She asked.

Brittany nodded.

"Can you make some of your signature martinis Cedes, I need something stiff right now." Santana said.

"I had the best joke if you were straight." Mercedes said while laughing.

Brittany laughed. "Go to hell Mercedes." Santana yelled out while laughing.

Mercedes went to the bar in the corner of the sunroom and made the girls a martini and sat down in on the chairs across from the couch that Santana and Brittany were cuddled on. Santana had her feet laying on the spanse of the couch with her head laying on Brittany's shoulder. The blonde had her arm around Santana rubbing her side.

"So, today was crazy? You ladies ok?" Mercedes asked while sipping her martini.

"Yeah." Santana replied. "As long as Brit is ok then I'm ok."

Brittany smiled and turned her head to kiss the Latina. "I'm ok with you by my side."

"Thanks for everything Mercedes, you have no idea how much we appreciate it." Santana replied.

Noah came running in the room. "Can we have ice cream?"

"No sweets tonight," Brittany said calmly.

Noah then looked over to Santana with a pout. "You heard B, she said no sweets mijo."

"B-b-but I want ice cream." Noah stuttered out as tears formed in his eyes.

"Mijo, there is no need to cry you will live without having ice cream for one night." Santana replied softly.

"But I want it…" Noah whined.

"Noah Antonio Lopez, Brit said no…so the answer is no." Santana said sternly. "There is fruit salad on the table if you want that, but no ice cream."

Noah walked sadly out of the room.

"Wow San, I'm more than impressed." Mercedes replied. "He broke out the tears and you still said no."

"Good job baby." Brittany whispered while kissing the top of her head.

Mercedes smiled at the two. "So what do you have planned for the girls for the rest of the week?"

"Hannah, can we plug our ipods up down here?" Chelsea asked.

Hannah looked around, "Yeah it looks like an ipod dock over there."

"Will you come upstairs with me to grab my ipod?" Chelsea asked.

"Sure." Hannah smiled.

Hannah and Chelsea were sharing the guestroom. Once in the room Hannah sat on the bed while Chelsea rummaged through her luggage. "Got it!" She waved it with a smile. "I made a new playlist, want to see what's on it?"

Hannah smiled. "Sure, you have great taste in music."

The two were scrolling through the playlist when Chelsea wrapped her arm around Hannah and kissed her on the cheek. "Thank you for inviting me to LA. This is so awesome I still can't believe I am staying at Santana Lopez's house and Mercedes Jones is here too! I mean you could have invited anyone."

Hannah shrugged. "You welcome, you are my best friend, you were the first person I thought of."

Chelsea then leaned over and kissed Hannah softly on the lips. "You are my best friend too." She whispered to the young blonde.
"Come on let's go back to the game room." Chelsea pulled up a stunned Hannah and led her back downstairs.

11pm. Santana just got out of the shower and walked back into the bedroom in her towel. She sat on Brittany's side of the bed and rubbed her leg gently to get her attention. "You've been quiet the past couple hours Brit, are you okay baby?" Santana asked softly.

Brittany tossed her ipad on the floor and grabbed Santana's hand. "I'm fine, today was just…it was a lot to deal with. I'm just trying to process everything."

Santana nodded. "I'm sorry Quinn attacked you like that."

Brittany gave her a soft smile. "It's not your fault." Brittany pulled the covers back and slid the Latina on her lap to straddle her. "I am so proud of you Santana."

Santana blushed and turned her head.

Brittany cupped her face. "Seriously San, the way you defended me all day, the way you handled Quinn without calling her out of her name or hitting her." Brittany smiled. "Whether or not Quinn sees it you are stronger baby." Brittany ran her hands up and down the Latina's back while Santana rested hers on the blonde's shoulders. "You were my hero today." She leaned forward and softly kissed her.

"I won't allow you to be disrespected in our home Brit, I don't care who it is. It won't happen here or anywhere for that matter."

"I was most shocked by the reasons you gave Quinn you were ready to get married. It humbled me. I feel the same way about you. You are the reason I wake up in the morning, you give strength just by your touch, you are teaching how to be a great parent, and you're right I love you, you love me, and we love Noah. That's all that matters baby." Brittany said softly while stroking Santana's cheek.

"I meant every single word Brit. I love you much and I can't wait to marry you baby." Santana whispered while leaning forward and kissing Brittany softly and slowly deepened the kiss while running her fingers through Brittany's hair.

Brittany leaned back pulling the Latina on her. She untied Santana's towel and ran her hands over the Latina's body while lazily kissing her neck. Brittany suddenly yawned softly.

"You're tired baby." Santana said with a soft smile.

"I know, but you're naked." Brittany said with a smile while rubbing Santana's butt.

"This won't be the last time you will see me naked." Santana winked.

"Oh it better not." Brittany laughed while patting her on the butt.

Santana laughed and ran her hands softly over Brittany's facial features. "Get some rest love." Santana kissed her forehead and rolled off of her grabbing shorts and a sweatshirt to put on. "I'm going to check on the girls and let Hannah know we are going to sleep."

Brittany smiled at her, "Hurry back."

Santana went downstairs to the den where the girls were watching a movie. "Alright ladies, Brit and I are headed to bed. Anyone need anything?" Santana asked.

The girls all shook their heads no. "Hannah, can I speak you in my studio for a few minutes?"

Hannah nodded, "Sure."

They went down to Santana's studio. "Have a seat." The Latina said softly while closing the door.

"Am I in trouble?" Hannah asked timidly.

Santana laughed. "Should you be?" She raised her eyebrow. "No sweetie, you're not. I wanted to finish our conversation from yesterday. I didn't forget about you."

Hannah smiled. "Ok."

"So, where were we?" Santana started by getting comfortable in the couch by sitting cross legged and facing Hannah. "Oh yeah, you were glowing talking about Jackson."

Hannah blushed.

"Did you talk to him today?" Santana asked.

"Yeah he texts me good morning and good night faithfully every day, and we Skyped while I was out by the pool." She added.

Santana smiled. "Sounds you both are in love."

"I hope he loves me." Hannah said shyly.

"Now, you're friend that you think you like." Santana said carefully. "It's Chelsea isn't it?"

"How did you know?" Hannah whispered.

"You two seem the closest." Santana stated. "Does she have a boyfriend?"

Hannah shook her head. "No, she was dating a football player but they had a big fight in the hall at school and they broke up around Christmas."

"Did she take it hard?" Santana asked.

"Yeah she did, but I was there for her every step of the way." Hannah beamed.

Santana thought for a moment. "Have you girls ever kissed?"

Hannah froze and her face grew flushed. Santana noticed and leaned forward taking the young blondes hand. "You can tell me anything Hannah, I won't judge you."

"She uh, kissed me today." Hannah whispered. Santana nodded for Hannah to continue. "We went upstairs to get her ipod to play in the game room on the dock. She thanked for inviting her on the trip and she kissed me on the cheek. I told her of course I would invite her she's my best friend, and she said I was her best friend too and then she kissed me."

"Did you like it?" Santana asked.

Hannah shrugged. "It was different than kissing Jackson, but I like kissing Jackson better."

"Why is that?"

"When I kiss him I feel all tingling inside and like I never want to stop." Hannah said shyly while blushing. "But when Hannah kissed me I just wanted it to be over."

Santana grabbed both Hannah's hands. "You don't like your friend sweetheart; you are in love in Jackson. You were just drawing on Chelsea's 's emotions from when she was dumped, you felt bad for her. And I'm willing to bet if you talked to Chelsea she was feeding off of your energy as well."

"So what do I tell her?" Hannah asked.

"Tell her exactly how you feel, if she is truly your best friend she will respect and honor your decision." Santana told her.

"Thanks for talking to me Santana." Hannah said while pulling her into a hug. "And I'm sorry about what happened with Quinn earlier. I've seen you two fight before but that looked real intense."

Santana nodded. "You're welcome Hannah, anytime you need to talk you know how to reach me." She paused and took a deep breath. "Yes what happened earlier was intense but it was handled. It won't ruin your week here. I promise you."

"Well I better get back before they think we are in trouble." Hannah said with a smile.

"Let Chelsea know if she needs someone to talk to I'm here for her as well." Santana replied as they walked up the stairs.

Santana tiptoed back in the bedroom and slipped in bed cuddling close to Brittany. She closed her eyes but opened them right back up when she felt a soft kiss on her lips. "What are you still doing up?" Santana whispered with a smile.

"After a day like that I couldn't sleep without you in my arms." Brittany replied.

"As long as I can help it you will never have to." Santana whispered while wrapping an arm around the blonde and pulling her close.

By Wednesday early afternoon Santana was slowly losing her mind having so much go on in her house and in her life. Puck and Quinn had been fighting since the BBQ on Saturday so Puck asked if the twins could stay over there for a few days. Santana and Brittany thought it was good decision so the boys wouldn't hear their parents fighting. Hannah and her friends were no trouble at all but it just made for a crowded house since every room had a person in it. The Latina hadn't been sleeping well at night and was growing more and more exhausted every day.

She was sitting out on the balcony attached to the bedroom trying to take a nap to get rid of her headache when Brittany came out and lifted her legs and sat down on the couch next to her while she starting massaging her thighs and legs slowly. "You're crashing San." Brittany said softly.

"What are you talking about?" Santana asked while opening her eyes.

"Your body is shutting down and the walls are coming back up." Brittany responded. "Quinn struck a nerve with you, what part hurt you the most?"

Santana sat up slowly and leaned into Brittany as the blonde wrapped her arm around her. "The part where she said I would never be the same."

"She's right, you won't be the same. You will be better. The Santana you are growing into now is stronger, wiser, more sensitive, you'll been through more. You are more mature now baby." Brittany said with a smile before leaning down and kissing her. "I love the woman you are becoming, I don't want the old Santana back because I'm madly in love with the new Santana you have grown into."

"I'm sorry if I've been weird the past couple of days." Santana said.

"It's fine," Brittany replied. "You've been trying so hard to take care of everyone else that are you aren't taking care of yourself."

"Im trying to be there for you Brit like you asked." Santana said softly.

"You're doing a great job San, but you still have to take care of yourself baby. You need to find a balance." Brittany said while stroking her hair.

Santana nodded. "We can bring it up in therapy next week."

"That's a great idea." Brittany replied but first we are going on a day-cation." Brittany stood up and pulled Santana with her. "We need some time alone to relax."

She led Santana in to the bedroom where their luggage was already packed and waiting on the bed. "We have a house full of teenagers and kids, we can't leave Brit."

Mercedes came out of the bathroom. "You can and you will." She said with a smile. "I'm staying the night; I will be washing your sheets thoroughly before I grace my beautiful body on them of course."

Santana laughed and stuck up her middle finger at the diva. "Now…that was funny but those sheets are clean I changed the linen this morning after we woke up."

"That was like 3 hours ago…which is Brittany and Santana sex's life means you could have had sex like 10x already by now." Mercedes added with a smirk. "I wonder if I should bleach the shower too."

Brittany nodded and laughed. "That is true baby." She leaned down and kissed Santana softly.

"The shower you may want to bleach…" Santana quipped while sticking her tongue out.

"See!" Mercedes replied. "Go, go, go! Have a great afternoon and night. I will see you both tomorrow night."

An hour later Brittany and Santana were leaving the house for their small trip and loading up the trunk, "I'm driving." Brittany said while smiling.

She opened the passenger door of Santana's truck for her and gave her a kiss before tossing a blanket in on her and closing the door.

"What's the blanket for?" Santana asked when Brittany got in the driver's seat.

"We have a 2.5 hour drive, I can tell your head hurts but how low and glossy your eyes are right now. So I want you to sleep on the drive there." Brittany said with a smile.

"You are perfect Brittany," Santana replied softly while lifting the blondes hand and kissing it.

Sure enough 20 minutes into the trip Santana was fast asleep with her head against the window holding Brittany's hand tightly under the cover. Brittany pulled into Starbucks and ordered herself a green tea, and got Santana a muffin for when she woke up. As she was waiting for her drink she received a text.

FROM QUINNIE: We need to talk!


I don't even know what to ask you guys after that chapter…so much happened. Lol

Is everyone happy Santana finally blew up at Quinn? I know some people wanted Brittany to do it but it seemed like more progress for Santana if she did it.

Santana vs Quinn - was Quinn right or out of line?

Mercedes is the comic relief of the story but her friendship with Santana is important.

Santana and Hannah's relationship is going to be important in the future as well which is why I had her talk to Santana versus her taking to Brittany.

Any other thoughts, opinions, comments on the chapter leave a review!