A/N: This is it...
Songs: As always I do recommend listening to them while reading it!
You Don't Own Me- By: Bette Midler, Diane Keaton & Goldie Hawn
I Lived- By One Republic
Chapter 30
Beautifully Damaged
The Grand Opening
"Merce."
"Baby..."
"Merrceeedeess..." Sam said trying to get her attention but figured she needed a moment so he went to check on the boys.
Mercedes was staring at herself in the mirror somewhat frozen, she looked at the fine detail in her gown, it was an emerald green, off the shoulder lace sleeved mermaid gown with a long slit stopping just above her knee. She paired it with nude peep toe ankle strap stiletto heels, her hair was in a low, curly messy ponytail with a half braid and she finished off her look with matching silver diamond necklace and earrings. Her make up was light creating a soft glow affect, smoky eyes and a deep red lip drawing attention to her perfect cupid's bow.
She was nervous, she was unveiling her very own non-profit organization designed to cater to women who have been victims of domestic violence, she knew she had no reason to be nervous but she was because she knew how important this was for women and men should they need help as well. Everything was leading to this moment and now it was here, she had so many people to thank but one person more than most and she knew if she started thinking about that she would start crying.
"Ma-ma!" Mercedes jerked from her own thoughts and looked at Lucas who was sitting on the floor behind her smiling, she kneeled down to pick him up smiling back at him.
"What did you just say?" She asked squeezing his cheek.
"Ma-ma!" Lucas said hold his hands up for her to pick him up.
"Aww, yes! I'm your moma! Did you crawl all the way in here to say that?" She asked laughing when he began talking gibberish back to her like he was trying to answer her question.
"Oh really now? What else did dada do?" She asked laughing when he grabbed her face with his small hands before placing slobbery kisses on her face.
"He didn't want to get dressed.." Sam said from behind them holding Levi who shot his mother look that made her laugh loudly.
"I see neither did Levi, here trade." She said handing Lucas to Sam and took Levi who now had his brows furrowed and was looking at her intently. "Lucas said ma-ma." She added with a bright smile tickling Levi but careful not mess up his clothes.
She wasn't sure about bringing them to her grand opening but she wanted them to be there because they were a part of her story and her motivation to do something good out of the all the bad that money represented. Levi looked incredibly handsome in black suit he even had a little bow tie that he was currently pulling at, his shirt matched her dress in color and his cute little dress shoes were also black. She knew their outfits were only going to be intact for roughly two hours before bow ties went flying and they wiggled their ways out of their jackets but she was happy she got to see at least one of them fully dressed and somewhat content.
"He looks so freaking cute!" She said grabbing his hand to stop him from pulling off his bow tie.
"Yeah now if I can get this one to let me get him dressed we can go. You look amazing by the way baby." Sam said looking over with a warm smile before leaning over and stealing a kiss, Levi took that as a group event and leaned in along with Lucas who grabbed a handful of his mother's hair saying ma-ma again.
"Aww these sweet kisses from my boys is making me want to say home." She said giggling when Lucas caught on a planted a kiss on her cheek.
"Okay let's get you dressed before we mess up mommy's make up and hair." Sam said to Lucas taking his chunky hand out of Mercedes's hair then walking out of the room, leaving her and Levi to have an intense stare down before he quickly went for his bow tie again almost succeeding getting it off.
…
The Grand Opening of Mercy's House was a huge event, unknowingly Mercedes was greeted by a variety of different media networks reporting on the new organization catered to helping victims of domestic violence. Kurt didn't let her know he called a few connected friends to make sure it got media coverage and even and a small red carpet put in place for everyone to walk after the ribbon cutting. She was not one who wanted to be thrust into the spotlight and nor did she want her children paraded over television screens so she asked Kurt and Blaine to take the boys inside before she answered questions about her organization.
"Can you tell us why this organization is so important to you?" A female reporter asked and Mercedes took a minute before feeling Sam's hand grab hers giving her a small nod of encouragement.
"Well, I'm a survivor of domestic violence. I lived through it for five years with my ex husband who I am choosing not to mention because I don't want tonight to be about him. This place will be a safe haven for both men and women who are victims but want to become survivors." She answered with so much confidence Sam could feel it radiating from within her.
"And you've since remarried I assume?"
"Ha, well yes. This is my husband and we have some pretty cute kids as well and if I stand here talking about them I'll get inside so thank you and please excuse us." She said ending the interview because she wanted to get inside before it was time to deliver her speech.
She let out happy sigh when they walked throughout the facility with their friends, guest and some potential investors though she didn't need any but figured it could help open more after getting this one running steadily. The entire place was fully functional and ready to accept anyone who needed their help, the housing they provided was much like small apartments and their clients would be given a monthly stipend to help with transportation to job interviews, doctor appointments or wherever they should need to go as well as cover the cost of any groceries they would need. She made it very clear that any toiletries, hygiene products and hair care product were to be provided, she did not want the women especially thinking she didn't understand how important self care was which is why last minute she decided to add in mandatory spa days for anyone residing.
"Hi, my name is Sam Evans and these two busy bodies are my sons Levi and Lucas. I wanted to be the one to introduce my wife and the founder/sole creator of this amazing organization, Mercy's House was not created on a simple thought… well I will admit that she was sick in bed on our baby moon because she over did in on beignets, watching The First Wives Club when the idea came but afterwards it wasn't a simple thought." Sam said pausing to let everyone finish their light laughter.
"She put her heart and soul into making sure every detail was beyond amazing, I know she won't like it but I'm her husband so I have a right to brag a little, she is the strongest woman I know and even when she was so close to giving birth to our sons she still thought of others. I want to say I am so lucky and proud to call her mine and even more lucky to say my boys have the best mother in the world, so it's my pleasure to introduce Mercedes Evans." Sam said stepping back from the podium and giving her a quick kiss before the boys tried to join then walking back to their seats.
"Hi, I don't have much to say because I think we can all agree that a majority of you are here for some good food and free drinks." She started with a laughing which was reciprocated by the attendees.
"I created this foundation because far to many people are stuck in situations they have no control over. I was one of them, I was stuck in a marriage with a man that was never capable of loving me for me as a human. I was beat for the simplest thing, not wearing the right thing, wearing clothes that were too tight, looking at another man or not complying to whatever it was he wanted in that moment. I met a kind stranger on an elevator of all things and in that short time frame I guess I left an impression because when I saw him again it was months later at a gala my ex-husband was hosting."
"He tried to get me out then but I was too afraid, I was beaten so badly that I couldn't leave for two months… that kind stranger never stopped thinking about me and managed to get me a key to a secluded cabin way off in the middle of no where. I took that as my sign and left, it was terrifying and I thought I took great measures to make sure no on knew where I was but I knew how my ex worked and knew my days were numbered the longer I stayed away. This stranger had friends willing to help even though they didn't know me, even though he didn't know me..." She stopped allowing herself to regain her composure.
"That stranger is sitting right there holding our beautiful baby boys… yep I married him and would have been a damn fool if I hadn't. That being said not everyone is that fortunate to have someone to risk everything for a stranger, this facility and the people here are willing to do that and much more. I know what it's like to be on the side of constant fear and helplessness but I got lucky because I chose to fight and I want everyone who comes here to feel they can fight and win. This place isn't to appease me being able to get out and stay out, It's to do what my mother refused to do, what others who knew and turned a blind eye to my situation didn't do and that's to provide them with time.
Time is what I needed, time to heal, time to grow and time to believe in myself again. So here at Mercy's House I can promise you time and safe place to find your inner survivor. Thank you and thank you to my beautiful family and friends for giving me that and so much more. Now let's celebrate!" She finished and smiling when everyone clapped for her loudly.
The rest of the evening was spent talking to potential investors and vendors in passing while also entertaining other guest and her friends. Sam had their boys who were being passed from along from their friends all evening until they became cranky and Santana and Brittany offered to take them home with them, which Mercedes had no real issues with and after whispering to Sam why it was a good thing he quickly agreed.
Everyone remaining danced and enjoyed the atmosphere and the lively music until it started to thin out, Rachel and Finn along with Tina and Mike offered to stay behind and help her and Sam close up so Quinn could go home and get some rest, Kurt and Blaine offered to baby sit Ian so they left a little after Mercedes's speech.
"You did it baby." Sam said wrapping his arms around her and kissing her forehead. He was more than proud of his wife and everything she'd done to make sure everything went of without a single hitch.
"We did it… all of us and without having so much help I don't think I could've gotten it to be this great." She replied looking at her their friends who were also sharing their own private embraces.
"OH MY GOD!" Rachel shouted making them all look at her with concern.
"Are you okay?" Tina asked.
"I just realized that Sam said she got the idea from The First Wives Club and I don't know about you two but they had the best cinematic ending ever!" Rachel replied shooting both Mercedes and Tina a look before Mercedes smiled brightly pulling away from Sam walking over to Rachel before shooting Tina a knowing look.
"Oh what the hell, I'm down with it!" Tina said laughing before they got in place and tried to figure who would start. Sam walked over to Finn and Mike and they all shared a looked before shrugging their shoulders, grabbing some champagne and waiting for whatever their wives were about to do.
[Mercedes]
You don't own me
I'm not just one of your many toys
You don't own me
Don't say I can't go with other boys
Bababababababaaaaa
[Tina]
And don't tell me what to do
And don't tell me what to say
And when I go out with you
Don't put me on display
"You know the moves right?" Rachel asked smiling excitedly and they both nodded and began to mimic the dance from the movie laughing at the amused looks on their husband's faces.
[Group]
You don't own me
Don't try to change me in any way
You don't own me
Don't drag me down ,
'Cause ill never stay
[Mercedes]
I don't tell you what to say
[Rachel]
I don't tell you what to do
[Tina]
So just let me be myself
[Group]
That's all I ask from you
I'm young
And I love to be young
I'm free
And I love to free
To live my life the way I want
To say and do whatever I please
(reapeat)
No no
You don't own me
No no
You don't own me
No no
You don't own me
Young n free
Young n free
Young n free
They began strutting towards their husbands shimmying and rolling their shoulders, Mercedes swayed her hips seductively before winking at Sam letting out a light when his eyebrow rose appreciatively.
You don't own me
(repeat *4)
All three woman laughed and hugged once they finished their performance all earning loud cheers from their spouses as they did curtsies and bows before they each grabbed a bottle of champagne and headed out to go home to their respective homes.
Sam wasted absolutely no time shedding Mercedes of her gown once they stepped foot into their home, he loved the fact that her bra was strapless and she chose to wear a thong which he hadn't know until that very moment. He teased the thin material before ripping it off her body earning a pleased look from his wife.
"I'm so proud of you baby." He said kissing her deeply smiling when she let out a soft moan after he bit her lip lightly.
"You know… our babies will be one soon and I don't know about you but I wouldn't mind a little girl to even out our family." Mercedes said taking a step back to admire her husband, the thought of how handsome he looked in his tux crossed her mind but Sam looked ten times sexier now that she was looking at him without distractions.
She tilted her head and took in how much his eyes were popping especially with the hint of lust in them and his green shirt playing off the dim light in the house. His tux fit him like a glove and she couldn't help letting her eyes wonder biting her lip when she saw her prize, Sam grinned before taking his jacket off then his bow tie his shoes followed before he stopped taking a step forward but when she moved back he knew she was going to make him chase her.
"You got five seconds." Sam said turning around and chuckling when he heard her giggle before running off.
"One." He unbuckled his belt and slid it off letting it fall wherever.
"Two." His shirt followed after unbuttoned it tossing it on the couch.
"Thre-" He stopped when he saw her standing the in the kitchen with a sexy smirk.
"We never utilize this counter… I mean outside of cooking." She said winking and Sam's pants fell making her giggle.
"Well we'll certainly change that now, we gotta a little girl to make." He said grabbing her placing her on the counter kissing her deeply.
"I want a lot of kids so..." She said giving him a challenging look and he chose to answer with his body.
Hope when you take that jump
You don't fear the fall
Hope when the water rises
You built a wall
Hope when the crowd screams out
They're screaming your name
Hope if everybody runs
You choose to stay
Seven Months Later...
"You're both what!" Quinn shouted before Puck shushed her holding their son Chase and she mouthed sorry before walking into the other room hoping her friend would reiterate what she just said.
"Calm down, it's not like you don't have two kids." Santana said rolling her eyes like Quinn could see her.
"Hold on let me get this straight you and Brittany are both pregnant? Like at the same time?" Quinn asked trying to comprehend what the hell was happening.
"Yes. We figured we'd want them to be close in age so when Brit suggested we try at the same time, we said what the hell."
"I'm adding Cedes and Tina. I would add Rachel but she has enough going on right now with them deciding to move as and slow down their lives." Quinn said before conferencing in Tina and Mercedes.
"What up!"
"Hiya!"
"Santana and Brittany are both pregnant." Quinn said not easing them into the conversation and when she heard them both shout what she couldn't help but laugh.
"Jeez you'd think you bitches would be happy for us." Santana said sarcastically.
"So you're really pregnant… both of you?" Tina asked excitedly.
"Yeah we got it confirmed about a month ago."
"A MONTH AGO? I told you the minute I took my test and you been holding out on me?" Mercedes asked shocked.
"Oh please, you already had two babies you're on your third and I'm sure you'll have two more before you stop."
"No comment at the moment… well then I guess I should tell you that Tina's pregnant too."
"What the hell Cedes! I wanted to tell them!"
"What so we're all pregnant?" Santana asked getting a strange feeling they should call Rachel but she vowed to never get pregnant again.
"Yes all of you hookers are pregnant and Cedes still has more kids than any of us!" Quinn said making them all laugh.
"Hey I can't help that my man likes giving me babies." Mercedes said with a shrug.
"All of our kids are going to be the best of friends!" Tina said smiling and they all let out excited sounds before talking more about Santana and Brittany both being pregnant.
Hope that you fall in love
And it hurts so bad (Yeah)
The only way you can know
You gave it all you had
And I hope that you don't suffer
But take the pain
Hope when the moment comes,
You'll say
Santana + Brittany
"We need to talk about something." Brittany said walking into their bedroom with a determined look.
"Okay about what?" Santana asked sitting up.
"We need to get married… I want to be married before we have our babies."
"I honestly forgot we were engaged… we just felt married you know but we can do that!" Santana replied smiling brightly. "We're gonna have to call everyone you know?"
"We know already!" Santana heard and Brittany gave her a sweet smile taking her phone out of her pocket and she saw all of their friends smiling faces making her laugh.
"I'm planning it and I'm not asking." Kurt said earning him a look from Santana that he chose to ignore and began making arrangements for their wedding.
Over the next several weeks Brittany and Santana met with Kurt about their wedding, everyone agreeing to help but since literally everyone except Rachel and Quinn were pregnant that meant having four very hormonal women at different stages of their pregnancies trying to help a wedding. Much to everyone's surprise Santana she was the most level headed one in the bunch, making it easier for Kurt to come to her before coming to any of the other ladies.
After they ironed everything out and dresses were picked the big day arrived sooner than either of them expected. Their ceremony was small and very intimate only close friends and family, Santana's mother was there along with Brittany's parents and so were all of their friends, Beth was their flower girl and because their were three baby boys Ian was their ring bearer while Lucas and Levi served as honorary groomsmen.
Everyone watched as the two beautiful brides expressed their love and commitment to each other before the wedding broke out into a full blown party with dancing, singing and cute little babies giggling.
"Are you happy?" Brittany asked her wife while they shared a quite moment alone watching their friends dance around.
"A thousand times yes." Santana replied before kissing her wife.
I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places, the things that I did
Yeah with every broken bone
I swear I lived
Kurt + Blaine
"Blaine we need to talk about this!" Kurt said loudly making his husband stop mid-step.
"Kurt, I told you I don't want to have this discussion again and you insist on bringing it up." Blaine said trying to contain his anger.
"Because you won't tell me why children are completely off the table now! All of our friends have them, hell they're all pregnant and about to give birth to a whole new bunch!"
"I'm done talking about it." Blaine said storming off into his office and slamming the door leaving Kurt standing there speechless. Blaine wanted to tell him, he wanted to tell him so badly that he had gotten his results back and he couldn't have kids. He and Kurt had discussed it in great detail and Kurt was adamant that they use his sperm in hopes of getting his amazing genes but after getting testing he found that he couldn't.
He wanted kids deeply but how was he going to tell his husband that he couldn't do the one thing he'd ever ask of him. He looked at the papers for the thousandth time since receiving them and felt his heart break because it was it, he couldn't give his husband that beautiful child he kept dreaming about. He let out a deep sigh and grabbed his phone to make a phone call in hopes to get some courage because he couldn't keep avoiding this topic without causing a bigger rift between he and Kurt.
"Hey dude what's up?"
"I can't have kids and I don't know how to tell Kurt." Blaine said flatly waiting for a response but after a few moments he still didn't hear anything.
"You there?"
"Y-yeah… I don't understand why don't you just tell him?" Sam asked feeling deeply sorry or his friend but also not understanding why that was a hindrance considering they both could do it.
"He wants me to be the one that gives sperm."
"Ohh… huh? No baby I'm talking to Blaine… hold on dude." Sam said and Blaine just sighed before laughing when heard their conversation about how Levi peed out of his diaper and Mercedes refused to clean it up on principle.
"Hey Blaine, Sam had to go clean up a mess your sweet nephew made. How are you?" Mercedes said making Blaine laugh.
"I'm.. not okay." He answered honestly.
"Aww anything I can help with?"
"Can you give me viable sperm?" He joked.
"I would say yes but I don't think Sam's up for sharing right now… is that why you two haven't had a baby?"
"Pretty much and Kurt doesn't know so-"
"WHAT! Oh hell to the no, get off the damn phone and go tell him, you know he won't care and the fact that I and Sam knew before him isn't okay. You married him baby not us and you telling us before him is going to hurt him, he wants a baby and unfortunately you can't give him one but he can give you both one." Mercedes replied and Blaine knew he she was right.
"You're right, tell Sam I'll call him later. I love you gorgeous."
"I love you too and send Kurt my love." She replied before hanging up, Blaine waited a few minutes before going to find Kurt.
…
"Kurt… I need to tell you something and I just need you to listen completely." Blaine said after finding him in the kitchen preparing dinner. Kurt stopped what he was doing and gave him a suspicious look.
"Look who ever he is, just tell me now.. I can handle it and I mean if he makes you happier then I won't stand in your way." Kurt said bluntly trying to maintain an unbothered look.
"Wait what? No, God no I'm not cheating on you. I love you and that's why this is so hard… I can't give us kids. I got checked like you asked and I can not have kids, I can't give you the one thing you asked me for and it hurts because I wanted to do that for us." Blaine said holding in a breath waiting for Kurt's reaction.
"Is that it?" Kurt asked confused and relieved that he wasn't cheating.
"You're not upset?"
"Blaine I can give the sperm, I just thought you didn't want them with me at all… and also thought you might be cheating because you've been so distance." Kurt replied honestly. Blaine walked closer to Kurt pulling him into him and shaking his head.
"I would never break what we have. I love us too much to ever do that and you're the only person I want to raise kids with and if you're ready we can make the appointment now!" Blaine said smiling.
"Oh I'm beyond ready!" Kurt said kissing his husband. "We can go first thing in the morning and make our baby!"
Hope that you spend your days
But they all add up
And when that sun goes down
Hope you raise your cup
I wish that I could witness
All your joy and all your pain
But until my moment comes
I'll say
Tina + Mike
Tina and Mike excitedly walked into the doctor's office, today was the day were going to find out what they were having and after learning that Mercedes was indeed pregnant with a baby girl, while Santana and Brittany were both expecting boys she was told by Mercedes and Sam they had to have a girl. However Mike said as long as it's healthy he didn't care but Tina knew deep down he wanted a little girl.
"Okay guys, what's the cavalry hoping for?" Their doctor which was the same as Mercedes' asked smiling as she squeezed the gel on Tina's stomach.
"They want a girl to even out the odds." Tina said smiling and looking at the screen and seeing their baby moving around.
"Well let's see what we have here..."
"Heart beats strong, the little nugget is measuring wonderfully and from what I can see seems to progressing as scheduled. And to make things even more fun how about mommy and daddy wave to their little boy." Their doctor said smiling at them both.
"Oh wow! We're having a boy!" Mike said tearing up and kissing Tina on her forehead.
"Yeah a little us huh." Tina said tearing up as well. "Cedes' gonna kill us." She added with a laugh.
…
"So!" Mercedes asked letting out a labor breath when she finally made it downstairs with Levi and Sam carrying Lucas right behind her. She put him down and he quickly went to hug Mike with Lucas going to Tina poking at her stomach before looking back at his mother's stomach suspiciously.
"We're having a boy!" Tina said smiling brightly and Mercedes and Sam both congratulated them and hugged them.
"Traitor." Mercedes whispered to Tina's stomach before letting out deep laugh.
"Everyone still coming over to lunch?" Mike asked playing with the twins who thoroughly enjoyed the airplane motion he was doing.
"Yep, in about fifteen minutes there will kids and pregnant women everywhere." Sam joked earning a look from his wife and Tina that made rethink his wording.
"I mean beautiful pregnant women?"
"Smooth Evan… real smooth." Mercedes said walking into the kitchen with Tina behind her shaking her head at him. Sam waited until he heard them talking and laughing to say anything again.
"I'm so afraid of my wife… I swear I think she can read my mind." Sam whispered making Mike laugh.
"I can also hear through walls Samuel." Mercedes said loud enough making Mike laugh even harder just as the door opened and all their friends pilled in and greeted each other, everyone congratulating Mike and Tina on finding out what they were having as well.
I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places, the things that I did
Yeah with every broken bone
I swear I lived
Ava Grace Evans came into the world first, she was the spitting image of Mercedes minus her complexion and she came out with pipes for days. Sam cried so hard the doctors were worried they were going to need to sedate him but his reasoning behind it was that he now how two girls he could call his forever, making Mercedes' heart swell with happiness.
When the gang met her they understood his reaction, she was truly beautiful very much like her mother and seeing how Lucas and Levi reacted to their new sister was one for the books, they both burst into tears shooting Sam a look like he betrayed them making everyone else laugh including Mercedes.
Next came Ethan and Jacob Lopez-Pierce born on the same day three hours apart and though you could tell they had different mothers, they still looked like siblings. Santana gave birth to Ethan, and he was gorgeous having his mother complexion and a head full of curly brown hair with dark brown eyes. Brittany gave birth to Jacob and was the spitting image of her light blonde hair that was bone straight with hazel eyes instead of blue.
Nathan Andrew Chang, several months younger than the rest of the new additions but the biggest of the bunch. He, according to Mercedes was the cutest and she didn't care if anyone felt a type of way about it. He was as handsome as he could possibly be, with jet black hair dark brown eyes and the chunkiest face they'd seen. Tina cried for three days after having him contributing her tears to being overjoyed and so in love with her son that she could find words so tears came.
"Today's the day right?" Mercedes asked Sam as they loaded their kids into their car.
"Last I checked yes, they're bringing home their baby today." Sam replied fighting the car seat straps.
"And they know we're coming right?" She asked getting into the car and he shot her a knowing look. "Okay, okay I'm just excited."
"I know, we all are but it's a surprise for a reason. Kurt and Blaine have wanted this for a while and now they finally have their child, they'll be happy we just showed up." Sam explained as he got in and let out a deep breath. "I think we should stop at three." He added and Mercedes shot him a surprised look before pulling the test from her purse.
"Last one I swear." She said handing it to him with a sorry look. She looked at him worriedly before unbuckling his seat belt and getting out. He walked a few paces away from their car shaking his head.
"WE'RE HAVING ANOTHER BABY! I DID IT AGAIN!" He shouted happily before running back to the car and beaming at Mercedes.
"Feel better?" She asked and he just kissed her before nodding. "Good because this is the last one!"
"Or two..." Sam said before pulling out their driveway.
...
When they arrived they agreed not to say anything about her being pregnant not wanting to take away from Kurt and Blaine. Everyone else was their with their kids and were all waiting patiently from them arrive which wasn't much longer and as soon as they walked through the door everyone quietly shouted surprise. Kurt immediately grew teary eyed and Blaine began thanking all their friends for being there to welcome their daughter, Charlotte Grace Hummel-Anderson was a vision with her soft brown hair and hazel eyes. Everyone got a chance to dote over her and all fell in love with their little bundle of joy.
Birthday's, holiday's , the birth of their final child another girl named Danielle Marie Evans and random events were spent together and now with everyone close their children would get to have their own circle and own traditions to make but one was going to be shared with their parents thanks to Noah, who after every gathering forced everyone to jump into the pond and as the kids got big enough they joined in as well.
With every broken bone
I swear I lived
With every broken bone
I swear I lived
8 Years Later
If you told Mercedes she would be standing here with her family and friends watching their kids play as they watched and made sure no one tried to jump into the pond. A lot happened to get to this point and she finally came to terms that she wouldn't change a moment of it because the ending was the beginning. Her leaving on a prayer and a hope that there was something at the end of the tunnel that had been darken and as she looked at her husband laughing with their friends she realized she cut herself short on her hopes.
Her only real hope was to survive but she had gotten so much more and since meeting Sam and then all of their friends everything that followed was beautiful. She found out she was more than a punching bag and she was worthy of everything she achieve and acquired in her life. Her children were an extension of the love she learned that lived within her, the love that was given so freely from her husband and friends. She had a family in front of her, though no real blood ties they were her family and she was theirs, she was happy and knew she would remain that way until she was no longer here.
The End... I'm crying! Thank you to everyone that had read and reviewed my story! It has been a fun journey! Until next time XOXO!
I was planning on doing some type of tribute to Naya by having Mercedes and Santana sing Remember Me (The duet with Miguel feat. Natalia Lafourcade) From the movie COCO but I decided not to do it. The song is beautiful and I think would have been a sweet moment to share with them and their kids.