Protecting the Heart
Disclaimers: I do not own any part of Glee or its characters. This is purely for pleasure I get nothing else for this. Want to give a special thanks to Niekie for helping proof read this story for me. She's all kinds of awesome and an amazing author herself. Check out her Glee fic too.
Chapter 13
Daniel and Will offered for Teddy to go home with them but he fell asleep on the couch bed in the room and the girls told them that he was fine with them. Truth be told, neither of them wanted him out of their sight. Since they were placed there Teddy had never been without at least one of them.
After telling them bye they all settled in Santana made sure Teddy was covered and as comfortable as he could be then settled the baby in her bassinet next to them. Rachel pulled her onto the bed with her and they all fell into a peaceful sleep. The baby only woke a few times wanting to be changed and to have her first feeding but was restful for most of the night.
The next day was spent just hanging out as a family playing with the baby or playing games with Teddy while she slept. They had several visitors from the neighborhood wishing them a Merry Christmas and welcoming the newest Sanchez into the world. That night they stayed together again telling Will and Daniel that they didn't want Teddy to think that they didn't want him around because of the baby and they settled in for the night once more.
Christmas morning dawned a beautiful day. Rachel's doctor came in early giving her and the baby a clean bill of health and sent them on their way home. Santana packed up all of their things and with Teddy's help got it all loaded in her SUV. She made sure the base for the Rosie's car seat was properly installed and brought in the seat. Once they buckled her in and put her in Rachel's lap in the wheelchair Santana and Teddy pushed them out and they all got loaded and headed for home.
By noon the SUV was unloaded and they were all settled in the house with Santana and Teddy cooking Christmas Dinner while Rachel relaxed with Rosie in the living room. Christmas dinner was just a simple meal they threw into the crockpot then went in with Rachel and the baby to open presents.
Teddy bounced with excitement over to Rachel and kissed Rosie's head then settled on the couch next to his mama. "Are we opening presents now mama?"
Rachel smiled rubbing his head lovingly. "Yes baby we are. Mami is going to sort them and bring them over to us."
Santana looked over with a huge smile for her family. "Unless you want to come help Mami get this all into piles Mijo."
Bounding off the couch he almost knocked her down hugging tight then grabbed a present. "Who's this for?"
"It's for mama. Just make a stack for her on the coffee table and I'll make yours over here since you have so many."
"What about yours Mami?" He looked around, "We can put them on the foot rest by mama." He said with a definitive nod and they distributed them all out.
Santana excused herself for a moment and ran upstairs coming back down with two more gifts in her hand and one in her pocket out of sight for now.
Rachel looked to her confused. "What are those baby?"
Kissing her softly she set the presents next to her on the couch then kissed Rosie. "These are for Rosie. She needed Christmas presents too and I had these up in her room waiting for her to be born so it works out good."
Rachel just smiled indulgently as she sat on the floor by Teddy. The rest of the afternoon was spent taking turns opening presents. Teddy loved his bike and he and Santana set out to put it together after checking on dinner. Not wanting to be away from Rachel or Rosie they brought the tools they needed into the living room and put it together in there. Rachel just sat back feeding the baby, watching them look though the instructions and working together to get it right.
By dinner time they had it half together and moved it all to the side so they could finish it tomorrow. After they ate they all curled up together on the couch to watch movies while the baby slept in her bassinet next to them. Halfway through the first movie they could tell Teddy wasn't really watching and looked upset.
They shared a look and Santana rubbed his back. "What's wrong Mijo? Do you not like this movie?"
He shook his head and leaned into her. "No, it's just… My birthday wish didn't come true and Santa didn't give me what I wanted for Christmas. I know he's busy and stuff but…" He looked down fighting tears.
Rachel looked to Santana and nodded her consent to tell him. Santana smirked at her confusing her then got up and knelt in front of Teddy. "You really want me to come home with you don't you Mijo?"
He nodded vigorously, "Oh yes. I need you to be my Mami forever, Rosie's too."
She smiled and pulled him into her lap whispering in his ear. "I think I can help Santa out a bit with your wish. Can you help me?"
He nodded again smiling brightly when Santana handed him the ring she bought Rachel. "Hold this until I ask for it ok? And don't let mama see it."
He turned to look at Rachel putting his hands behind his back as Santana shifted in front of her. "We talked about giving him what he wanted for Christmas and decided to tell him today that he was getting his wish but I want to take it a step farther."
She looked over to Teddy with a wink and held her hand out for the ring, smiling as Rachel's gasp when she figured out what he had and what was happening. Turning back to her she took her hand. "I love you more than I have ever loved another person aside from our children. I don't just want to move in with you guys when we go back. I want forever with you all."
Slipping the cheap wedding set off of her finger Santana replaced it with the set she bought at the jewelers. "I want to be with you always, so what I'm asking is if you'll be my wife forever and allow me the honor of being yours?"
Rachel dropped to her knees in front of Santana and took her lips in an excited emotional kiss, "Oh Ana a million times yes. I love you so much."
Santana finally let out a breath she was unaware of holding and pulled her back in kissing her again.
Teddy bounced next to them excitedly. "Does that mean we get to keep you like I asked Santa?"
Breaking apart Santana turned to him. "Yes Mijo. You get to keep me."
Tears came to Teddy's eyes as he threw himself into her arms and held on tight. He reached out and pulled Rachel to them and made it a group hug. "Thank you." He said over and over until he calmed. They just held him exchanging kisses between them and giving him kisses as well.
They may have stayed there longer but Rosie chose that moment to let out a cry and they all laughed. Santana stood and picked her up from her bed. "I don't think she liked us having a family hug without her."
She knelt down again holding her close and Rachel and Teddy wrapped around them. Rosie was content for a few moments then let them know her displeasure again. Rachel took her from Santana and stood. "I'm going to get her a bottle. Why don't you two to clean up in here so we can get ready for bed soon? It's getting late and Rosie needs to eat and be put to bed too."
Santana and Teddy cleaned up the living room then met Rachel at the stairs. Santana took the baby not wanting Rachel to climb with her while her stiches were still fresh. They all went into Santana and Rachel's bedroom where Santana moved the rocking chair to for the time being. Rachel was breast feeding but was also pumping so that Santana could feed her as well.
Once they got her settled with the baby and she was eating Santana and Teddy climbed on their bed to read a story. Rachel just listened while Rosie ate and when the story was over changed sides and started singing. By the time the baby was done eating she and Teddy were both sound asleep.
Santana picked him up and walked over to where Rachel just stood with the baby kissing her forehead. "Good night Rosie, Mami loves you."
Rachel leaned over and kissed Teddy's cheek. "Tuck him in and I'll get her settled."
With a nod she took him to his room and got him settled. When she came back to her room Rachel was already in bed waiting for her. She quickly moved to check on the baby kissing her once more then turned out the lights and climbed in next to her.
Rachel immediately moved into her arm and took her mouth in a devastatingly slow kiss taking Santana's breath away. When they broke for air she kissed her nose lightly. "Are we really getting married for real Ana?"
Santana pulled her as close as she could. "I wouldn't have asked you if I wasn't serious baby. I love you so much and I want to make it official as soon as we have our own identities back. I also wanted to talk to you about when this is all over making the kids officially mine too. I want to adopt them and give them my name too."
Rachel pulled her into another kiss and devoured her. Santana was loving it was she slowed them when hands started to roam. "Baby… we need to stop… You just got out of the hospital."
With a chuckle Rachel moved back slightly. "I'm sorry, I just needed you. God Ana you make me so happy."
Settling on her back she pulled Rachel into her arms to rest her head on her chest. "You make me happier then I think I've ever been. I just want to give that back to you too. Now come on, let's get some sleep. I'm sure our little rose bud with be up in a bit for more eats. I love you."
Rachel kissed her neck lightly snuggling in. "I love you too."
The next morning Rachel woke before the others did and she smiled into Santana's neck burrowing in closer. After a moment she pulled her hand up to look at the rings that had been placed there the night before. She was so excited to tell Teddy that they were keeping his Mami and when Santana got down on her knees and asked her to marry her with the help of their little boy it was perfect. She couldn't have picked a more meaningful way to ask her.
Santana shifted pulling her closer and kissed her head as she yawned and stretched slightly looking at the clock. "What are you doing up already? She's going to sleep for another hour and the little cave man won't be up for at least two."
"I don't know. I just woke up and snuggled into the amazing body pillow I found and couldn't fall back asleep so I was admiring my beautiful rings." Rachel kissed her lips lightly then burrowed back in. "Just lay and snuggle with me."
Santana sighed contentedly and did just that.
Brody sat at his desk looking at the newest photos he'd been given. Sitting across from him his father reached for them. "When did these come?"
"This afternoon but this isn't where they are now though, you can tell they are still traveling by the truck they are following but I can't get a read on the license plate on the truck. It's like it's been blurred out somehow on all three vehicles. The one the bitch is driving, the truck and the one being pulled. I think they put a film over them where a picture wouldn't pick up the numbers."
"That's what it looks like son. Where are they here?"
"Somewhere in nowhere Idaho, they're avoiding the major cities now. I have to find them pop. Those bitches have my son and my other kid will be born soon if it's not there already. I can't stand the thought of my kids being around that fucking whore Lopez."
Brody stood pacing and his father put a hand to his shoulder stopping him. "We'll find them, then you can kill the bitch slowly for spying and taking what isn't hers. Just be patient a little longer my boy. We will get you your family back."
He nodded and accepted the hug from his father then watched as he left the room. Turning back to the picture of them standing in front of some small motel he growled at Santana holding his son with her arm wrapped around Rachel. "I will find you you bitch and when I do you will beg for death before I am done with you."
Throwing the pictures in the bottom desk drawer he stormed out of the room in search for his assistant.
A/N: Ok this was just another short one getting us ready for the next phase of the story. The next chapter will be a time jump. See you soon.