*Chapter 4*: Pt. 2 - A Way In

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Original Writer: YoungTruthLP (Tumblr: Shinodafan94)

Co-Author: Mechawolfx

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This story full rights belong to the credited people above, I just wanted to put a few edits (points of view, change some time stamps) to this story so I myself and maybe others could enjoy it a bit differently with a better understanding of what is happening. If you want the original story, please check out YoungTruthLP's version.

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June 1st, 2019

11:38 am

Unknown location

The next day Cassandra called Santana and told her that she needed to see her in person, hence for the first time the Latina was seeing the Blondes room/base of operations. When she entered the luxurious suite, Cassandra was laid out on an expensive looking lounge chair in a short black silk robe that ended halfway up her thighs and fitted as if it was painted on her skin. Santana was just glad it wasn't see through, that would have been exceptionally awkward.

The blonde looked up at the sound of her door opening and smiled when she saw Santana rubbing her hands together nervously as she looked around the large room. Smiling she stood up and placed the sheets of information she had been over-viewing in the place she'd just vacated.

"Santana, hi"

The Latina looked up and tried to ignore the fact that the blonde was dressed in next to nothing. "Hi" She replied nervously.

"Come over here. We have things to discuss"

Santana did as she was told and made her way across the expensive carpeting and into the area where Cassandra was running their whole operation.

"Take a seat" Once Santana had sat down on the armchair by the window she began. "This computer set up where I've been watching you. Your last few races have been impressive, but we need to keep up the winning streak or else we're not going to be on a crew any time soon."

Santana watched her walk over to a desk set up with three large screens and a laptop with a headset, she assumed was how Cassandra was communicating through the earpiece she had in for races. There were also various pieces of paper and post-it notes scattered everywhere. To the right of the desk, by the window there was a large whiteboard with pictures of Letty and Puck along with all their crew members and even a picture of herself in the center.

"How?"

"I've been tapping into your dashboard cams through the same channel as the crowd and the crews. I'll give it to Quinn she's smart, but she's not smart enough. That channel was hard to crack without a password but once I solved it, I was in." She stated, looking back at Santana who nodded in acknowledgement. "Anyway, enough about how I'm watching you, I called you here for a different reason."

"You wanna tell me the important reason why I'm here and not in my garage working on my car before my next race?"

"I have information on Puck that you may find useful in preparation for your next race."

Santana leaned back in the chair. "Enlighten me."

Cassandra turned back to her screens and clicked a few times before on the far-right screen appeared a picture of Rory from the first night she raced. "This is Rory Flanagan, who I assume you remember from your first race?"

"Yeah, something about the runt of the crew."

"Yes, well it seems as if Puck lost a bet to Letty when they last raced and word on the street is that her conditions were that when the race trials began, which is what you're competing in now, the best racer of the group, which is you, would go up against only members of his crew. Miss Ortiz played it smart since she wants her crew and their cars safe. Meaning that they now run every legit race in this city. That's why Puck wants control and they hardly ever turn up to the same races."

"And this helps me how?"

"It's information that you need to remember when you finally join Letty's crew. You're about to go deep undercover and you need to know what you're up against. Puck's a loose cannon Miss Lopez, and you need to be aware of this before you get yourself hurt or killed."

Santana frowned as she sat forward in her chair. "I understand that but what's all this got to do with Rory Flanagan?"

"He's your next opponent. Once you go up against him you will have the choice of who's crew you want to join. This is our next big break and you need to know your competition. In the meantime, while you wait for the race, I have a few of Rory's previous races for you to watch. I understand Mia is going to send you the information about where you need to be?"

"Yeah, I got a text from Blaine and he said Mia would be calling me in a few days with the location and the time."

"Good. These races are strictly under close wraps that only Letty and Puck know about. You won't know what you're doing until you arrive. While you wait, see if you can't edge your way closer to them and start improving your ride a little more"

"I'm actually going to see Blaine tomorrow to get some new parts"

"Excellent, then start there. Good luck Santana."

The Latina stood up and nodded, taking the offered disk of information before heading towards the door. As soon as she was in the elevator and the doors closed, Santana breathed a deep sigh of relief. She had to make sure she didn't lose this. This was the race that could change everything.

No pressure.

June 2nd, 2019

3:24 pm

Burt's Garage

It was midafternoon the next day when Letty decided to call a crew meeting, glad that they were all at the garage working.

"Ok, crew meeting!" She clapped, her tone all business and leaving no room for argument. They all gathered around and sat on various items and tool boxes, some leaning up against things as they waited for her to begin. "I've been thinking about something."

"Oh God..." Quinn groaned, making some of the others chuckle, even Mia.

Rolling her eyes, the crew leader continued. "Anyway, as I was saying...I've been thinking about something important. Santana to be specific. I know that she's been proving herself, but I just wanted to get your opinions on what I should do. Rachel."

The brunette lowered her hand. "I know we've been saying that she's really good and after getting to know her, she seems really cool, but when I think about it in the long run I think that we should wait a little longer until we actually think about adding her to our crew, if she even chooses us that is. I mean, we're like a family. Do we really want to bring in someone we don't know anything about, driving skills aside?"

"I agree with Rachel, I think we should wait" Dani said.

Letty nodded. "Anyone else want to add anything?"

Tina put her hand up. "I think she's already good enough. I mean, how many rookies out of this city could pull off some of the moves she's pulled off in her first few races?"

"That may be, but it was reckless what she did with that police cruiser." Quinn argued from her place leaning up against the garage door next to Brittany.

"Yeah but that could come in handy in the future. Besides me, how many people are actually willing to put their car on the line to take out the police to protect the rest of us?" Marley added.

"Shelby" Mia suggested.

Marley nodded whilst still maintaining her frown. "Yeah but she's not an official member of the crew though"

"Yeah, she only ever helps out if we really need her" Rachel agreed.

"Back to the point, all in favor of waiting to add Santana raise your hands." Quinn, Dani, Rachel, and Letty all held up their hands. "Ok, all in favor of adding Santana now?" Tina, Marley, Brittany, and Mia all held up their hands. "Draw. Ok, hold on. Kurt's in the office. Kurt!"

"Yeah?!"

"We're tied about adding Santana to the crew. What do you think?"

"Wait!"

"I guess that settles it. Sorry guys but I think it's best if we wait until she's at least finished the next race. It's really important."

"Why?" Brittany asked.

"You'll find out that night"

It was then that Burt came out of the office to find his entire workforce sitting around talking. "Uh guys, you have a car to finish by the end of the week. I would appreciate it if we could get it finished before the deadline instead of sitting around and talking all the time. Get to work! What do you think I'm paying you for?"

Letty grinned as she stood up. "You love us Burt, you can't deny it."

"Yeah yeah, just get this car finished." He sighed, rolling his eyes as he tried to contain a smile as he walked away.

"Then let's get back to work. Fabray, Harper, you're with me. We need to head over to The Racer's Edge and pick up the last few parts for the interior. Let's go."

Meanwhile, across town Santana was in that very shop laughing with Blaine as he tallied up her order on the computer.

"Yeah, Brody's a sore loser. Next time he'll be a lot less welcoming when you race him. Just be careful, he loves to trade paint much to Puck's dismay."

Santana let her laughter die down enough to answer. "I will, he just seems like such a tool though."

"I know-" Blaine was interrupted by a tap on his shoulder and when he turned around, he smiled. "Oh, hey Holly."

"Hey, have you got Letty's order in?"

"Yeah, I'm just waiting for her to come and pick it up."

"Cool. She just text me to say she's on her way over."

"Ok, I'll get it ready once I've finished serving Santana."

"The Santana?" She asked, looking over at the Latina on the other side of the counter.

"That's me" She replied nervously.

"Hi, I'm Holly Holiday." She grinned, offering her hand.

"Hi, Santana Lopez."

"I know, I've heard a lot about you."

"You have?"

"Yes. I hear you're quite the racer. I might have to come and watch you sometime"

"That's really not necessary"

The blonde just smiled, playfully punching her in the shoulder across the counter. "Nonsense. I've seen some of your dashboard camera footage and I can say I'm impressed."

"Really?"

Her grin seemed to grow impossibly wider. "Yeah. You rock dude. Tell you what, because you're Blaine's friend and seem to be making an impression on my girlfriend's adopted daughter, for the first time in forever, I'll make sure you get a 20 percent discount each one of your part orders."

"Oh, wow. Are you sure about that?"

"Hell yeah! This orders on the house. Blaine, make sure you add her to my tab."

"Right away" He smiled.

"Thanks Holly."

Holly just waved her hand. "It's my pleasure. I own this place so I can do what I want, and I want to award you."

"But you only just met me."

"Pfft, like that matters. What matters is you're making an impression on Letty and that's something no one has ever done before."

"That's true" Blaine agreed as he continued typing up Santana's order.

"How do you know her?" Santana asked.

"I'm dating her adoptive mom, Rachel's real mom"

"Oh, cool."

"Yeah. Hey, you should drop by the diner sometime. It's down on Fortuna Street, you can't miss it"

"I think I might do just that."

"Good. Now how is that order coming along Blaine?"

"Done"

Outside Letty and two other cars pulled up in front of the shop. "Look who's here" Quinn said, stepping out of her car and looking over at the mint green Supra parked a few spaces away next to Blaine's Porsche and Holly's truck.

"Speak of the devil. Let's go" Letty said, slipping on her sunglasses and heading for the door.

On the way in they passed Santana with a large box in her arms. "Hey Santana" The older Latina greeted.

"Hey guys."

The two blondes nodded in acknowledgement as Santana walked past them towards the door the three of them had just come through.

"Hey Letty, Dani, Quinn. Here for the order?" Holly asked from her place behind the desk next to Blaine.

The crew leader nodded. "Yep."

"Cool. Blaine can you bring it up and sort it out?"

"I'm already on it."

Holly grinned. "Good man. Now Letty, about Miss Lopez"

"I guess she's cool."

"Oh, come on! You honestly don't think she's just 'cool' do you?"

Letty shrugged. "I guess not. She's better than most rookies."

"From what I've seen she's in another league. Plus, she's doing all this mod work by herself."

"I know but the team isn't convinced."

"How so?"

"That last race. The maneuver she pulled at the end with the cop car. The three of us and a few others think it's better if we wait and give her more time."

"It was reckless" Quinn said as she lent up against the counter.

"Seriously guys, how is that not a good thing? She put herself in front of a cop car. Who else is willing to do that?!"

"Marley said the same thing." Letty sighed.

"Look, wait all you like but you have to admit she's a good driver, probably the best that's gonna come your way in a long time. You don't want to give that advantage to Puck. Tell you what, I'll come to her next race and I'll try and convince Shelby too. I want to see her for myself."

"Really?"

"Yeah, she's a voice of reason and if anyone can see potential it's her. Let me talk to her and I'll see what I can do."

"Thanks"

"No problem. Anyway, when is the next race?"

"Letty won't tell us, she's keeping it to herself." Quinn cut in.

"Oh, it's that kind of race. I see...I'll try and talk to Shelby as soon as I can. You finished with the order Blaine?"

"Yeah. Follow me guys."

June 3rd, 2019

12:47 pm

The next morning Santana had worked hard on fitting all her new parts. She didn't know when she'd be called for the race so she was trying her hardest to get everything fitted as soon as possible so she wasn't caught with only half of her new upgrades installed. When her phone alarm went off signaling lunch she decided that her car wasn't ready to drive anywhere until she finished so she decided to just walk to the place Holly had suggested the day before.

She wiped her hands off and made sure they were completely clean before grabbing her wallet and sunglasses, throwing on her snapback baseball cap to complete her look of a simple t-shirt and jeans with black and white converses. Once she had locked up she slipped her keys into her pocket and started walking.

10 Minutes later she arrived at Shelby's Diner, noting the various modified cars parked up diagonally along the front. She sighed in relief as she stepped out of the hot midday sun and into the cool, air-conditioned diner. Taking off her sunglasses and hat as she was seated at a window booth at the far end of the room.

Rachel tapped Brittany on the shoulder when she didn't respond. "Britt!"

"What?"

"Mia wants to know what you want to eat?"

"Oh, just get me a burger and fries."

Rachel rolled her eyes and turned back to Mia who was seated next to her at the front counter. Brittany however never moved her gaze from the woman who had just come into the diner to eat. She watched as a waitress took her order and then left, the Latina gazing out of the window as she waited for her food to be delivered.

"Britt, you ok?" Rachel asked.

The blonde turned back to the small brunette that sat next to her. "Yeah, why?"

Rachel leaned back in her seat and glanced to where Brittany was staring, seeing Santana sitting in a booth across the diner, waiting for food. The brunette sat forwards once more and grinned. "You like her, don't you?" She smiled, taking a sip of her drink.

"No!"

"Who likes who?" Mia jumped in, Letty looking over when her girlfriend joined the conversation.

"Brittany likes Santana."

"You do?" Mia questioned.

Brittany turned to her two best friends, both grinning mischievously. "No, I don't"

"Brittany likes who?" Shelby asked, walking up and serving the small group their food.

"Brittany likes the new girl." Mia smiled, her girlfriend rolling her eyes next to her at the mention of the 'new girl'.

"Who's that?" The tall brunette asked as she wiped the empty parts of the counter.

"The woman in the last booth." Letty sighed as she started eating.

Shelby looked up and saw a woman sitting in the booth at the far end. "The Latina?"

"That's the one" Rachel grinned excitedly.

"She's cute. You like her Brittany?"

"No!"

"Yes you do, I can see it. Don't deny it Miss Pierce!" Shelby exclaimed.

The others just smiled victoriously as Brittany decided to ignore them and eat. "Oh, Letty, I had an interesting talk with Holly this morning when we woke up in bed."

"Too much information." The Latina replied, wincing at the thought of the two women in bed together.

"Not that kind of way!" She objected, hitting the crew leader over the head with her dishcloth. "She told me that she wants me to come to the new girl's next race and it's one of you and Puck's top-secret races. Is that true?"

"Yeah but that's not the whole story"

"Oh? And what might the whole story be?"

"She thought it might be a good idea that we bring you along as you can see potential better than anybody else. We need your judgement"

"Really? You're finally including me?" She joked.

Letty rolled her eyes. "Call it what you want but we need you"

"Fine, I'll come the race. Let me know when it is"

"Will do"

"In the meantime, who has any gossip to share?" She asked excitedly, Letty rolling her eyes as Rachel and Mia both lit up at the question.