Hey lovelies! I am updating this today and then may be absent for a little bit. My wife is pretty sick at the moment so all my energy and efforts need to go into getting her better. We are off on our Honeymoon in a couple of weeks so having her healthy so we can have the dream holiday we wished for is top of my priorities. I hope to update before we go however.
Thank you all for your reviews etc. I appreciate them all.
Enjoy and keep smiling!
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"Quinn hey" Rachel's voice was surprised to say the least.
"Rachel its Santana."
"Oh…" Rachel took the phone quickly from her ear and checked the caller I.D. yep it was definitely Quinn's number.
"Um is everything ok?"
"Quinn's in hospital and they won't let me in to see her or tell me any information as you are listed as her emergency contact and next of kin so I need you to talk to them and tell them it's ok for me to be informed of her condition and all of that crap." Santana rambled not even stopping for a breath.
"Whoa ok slow down. What happened?"
"Someone hit her and she was knocked unconscious that's all I know."
"Who on earth would hit Quinn? Was this at work?"
"No it was at my place but I wasn't there…..it should have been me." Santana had thought about it numerous times but actually saying the words made her breath escape in a strangled sob.
"Santana calm down what do you need me to do?"
"I think if you maybe speak to them they may allow me to know some things that are going on."
"What type of hospital doesn't let a loved one know even the basics?"
"It's something to do with Quinn's contact wishes….because she didn't want her parents to have any legal say over her she was very strict with her emergency contacts."
"Ah yeah ok I understand , Is there someone I can talk to now?"
"Yeah I guess you talk to the lady on reception."
"Ok I will make sure you get in to see her ok."
"Ok thank you."
Santana handed the phone to the receptionist who proceeded to turn away from the Latina so she couldn't hear the conversation.
"Fucking bitch…" Santana mumbled quietly.
"You know that won't help you right?" Shelby smiled at her softly.
"Yeah I know this is driving me crazy though."
"They have procedures they have to follow Santana."
"I know."
"I assume that's Rachel?" Shelby nodded towards the receptionist.
"Yeah she is Quinn's ex."
"Ah ok, Quinn hadn't got round to changing her information obviously."
"We've only been together a short time, she and Rachel were together for like 16 years or so. They were still together when Quinn and I met it's not something you think to do on a regular basis I guess."
"Ahhh I see does that make this more complicated?"
"It seems that way but it's not really I hope."
The lady turned back towards Santana and she was finally able to hear the end of the conversation.
"Yes Miss Berry I can have that arranged as an interim thing…yes absolutely I will hand you back to Miss Lopez now."
The lady handed the phone over to the brunette who practically snatched it from her. The receptionist tutted at the younger woman's actions but pulled her head in when she was met with a single eyebrow raised glare from Shelby.
"Rachel."
"Hey….ok your name will be put down as interim contact, meaning as soon as you are able to you will get to see her and they will have to keep you updated."
"Oh thank god! thank you."
"The thing is for the information to change properly to give you power of attorney either Quinn or myself need to make it in writing."
"Ok well that doesn't matter as long as I can see her."
"How serious is this?"
"I don't know yet, I mean she hit her head that can cause a whole heap of issues right?"
"If there are any decisions that need to be made regarding her medical needs you will not be able to make them Santana."
"Oh I see."
"Hang on give me a sec."
"Ok." Santana muttered to an already silent line.
The brunette kept making a tight fist with the hand not holding the phone and releasing it when cramp began to set in, Shelby noticed this and instinctively took the girls hand and began to massage it with her thumbs. Santana smiled appreciatively at her, who would have ever thought the last twenty four hours would develop the way they had.
"Ok are you there?"
"Yeah of course."
Santana's attention snapped back to the phone and Shelby dropped her hand gently.
"There is a flight in 3 hours. I can get on it and be there in the morning ok?"
"You're going to come?"
"If decisions need to be made for Quinn easily…"
"Yeah of course…..it makes sense for you to be the one to make any calls anyway…you know her better than me."
"I'm coming to make sure you are given as many rights as I have, this isn't about who has known her longer or better this is about people who love her being able to make decisions for her alright?"
"Yeah, thank you for doing this."
"No matter what happened between us I still care very deeply for Quinn and I will do anything for her. I will see you soon."
"Ok thanks Rachel."
Santana ended the call and breathed a sigh of relief even if it had to be Rachel at least someone would be here who was able to get all the information.
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"When do I call people?" Santana muttered her thoughts out loud to no one in particular
"What do you mean honey?"
"Her friends and family Mami, when do I let them know that she is in hospital?"
"Well I guess when you know more from the doctors so you actually have something to tell them. That way we won't end up with a waiting room full of nervous wrecks."
"You mean the three of us don't already qualify as that?"
"I guess so. But I think just hold off a little."
"Ok." Santana nodded and rested her head on her Moms shoulder.
"Everything will be ok baby girl."
"Thank you for being here Mami."
"I wouldn't be anywhere else."
"Hey ladies I'm sorry to interrupt but I'm going to get going." Shelby hated to disturb their moment but she figured she was no longer needed.
"Thanks for everything Shelby." Santana got up from her chair and wrapped her arms around her former lover.
Shelby relaxed into the hug. She had been desperate for this kind of contact from Santana ever since she had ended things in the hotel room that fateful day. She knew this was different however, the woman in her arms was very much in love with someone else and although she wished the situation was different she could see Quinn was good for Santana and she would respect that.
"Let me know how she is ok?"
"I will."
Shelby tucked a strand of wavy black hair behind the Latinas ear, it was an intimate gesture but it stopped her kissing the girls cheek which probably wouldn't go down so well with the other Lopez in the room.
"He won't get away with this."
"Not if I get my hands on him." Santana sneered.
All this time spent sitting in the waiting room had allowed her to imagine some delightful things she would like to do to Luke if she got hold of the creep.
"Just focus on Quinn, leave the asshole to me."
"I'll be in touch."
"If you need anything let me know."
"Thanks I will."
"Maribel." Shelby simply nodded towards her mother.
"Shelby."
Santana rolled her eyes, at least her mother returned the gesture and wasn't completely rude.
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"Miss Lopez?"
A young doctor called as he walked into the room. Santana was on her feet in seconds.
"That's me."
"Hi I'm doctor Heard I've been treating and monitoring Quinn this morning."
"Is she ok?"
"She is awake."
"Thank god." Santana grabbed her Moms hand in relief.
"She is a bit confused at present."
"What do you mean?"
"She isn't aware what day it is or why she is in the hospital. Her short term memory has been affected but we are hoping that is only temporary."
"So she may not remember me?"
"How long have you known Miss Fabray?"
"A couple of months."
"It will depend entirely on how far back her memory has been compromised."
"Can I see her?"
"Certainly. She will be held in an observation ward overnight and we can reassess things in the morning."
"Ok."
"Miss Lopez please try to keep her calm. Having her distressed about not remembering things or people will only hinder her progress."
"I'll do my best."
"Please follow me."
Santana glanced at Maribel and took a deep breath.
"I'll be right here sweetie."
"What if she doesn't remember me Mami?"
"Worry about that only if you need to baby."
Santana smiled at her and turned back to the doctor.
"After you doc."
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"She is just resting right now but go on in and sit with her, I'll be just down the hall if you need anything."
"Ok thanks."
Santana opened the door quietly hoping not to disturb the blonde if she was asleep. The room was quiet and Santana was thankful that Quinn wasn't hooked up to a whole heap of beeping machines. Quinn's eye was swollen and Santana knew when the bruising came out fully it would be an awesome shade of purple. She ran her had up the side of the bed, the sheet wasn't nearly as soft as the one on her bed.
"She should have nicer sheets." Santana muttered quietly.
Hesitation washed over the brunette when her hand fell parallel to Quinn's. Should she hold her hand or should she wait till she wakes up so she doesn't freak the blonde out?
"Fuck it." She whispered and covered Quinn's hand with her own.
Santana smiled when she felt the sparks in her fingers and the tingles running up her arm, her heart was also about to beat out of her chest…Yes Quinn was her Hollywood movie. She entwined their fingers and ran her thumb over pale skin, she pulled a chair closer to the bed and sat in it before resting her head on the mattress beside their hands.
Movement from the bed some time later stirred Santana from her sleepy haze. She glanced up at her girlfriend and was met with an extremely alarmed stare.
"Quinn it's me."
"Santana?"
"Yeah babe."
"I'm not imagining this am I?" Quinn's voice was husky and a little shaky.
"No baby you're not."
"Oh thank god I was just dreaming about you."
"Good dream?"
"The best! The Doctors told me I had lost some of my memory and I was so scared San…I knew who you were in my dream and in my mind but I was so frightened that I wouldn't recognize you for real."
"You and me both pretty girl."
"What the hell happened?"
"Someone hit you and you fell and knocked your head."
"Oh I don't remember that."
"It's ok Q."
"I know we argued."
"Yeah we did babe and it was so fucking stupid."
"I was just hurt that you didn't even feel the need to talk to me about Shelby."
That made Santana hang her head in shame.
"I should have. I'm really sorry."
"I'm sorry for not telling you about Kurt calling."
"I acted like a prized idiot I know you were only trying to look out for me. But now is not the time for all of this Q."
"I love you."
Tears spilled from Santana's eyes as soon as Quinn muttered those three beautiful words. All the tension she had been holding in her body finally released.
"I love you too, so very much."
They sat staring at each other in silence for quite some time before Quinn finally broke it.
"My head hurts."
"Yeah you banged it pretty bad."
"Can you kiss me? You always make me feel better."
Santana didn't even bother to answer as she closed the distance between them and pressed her lips softly against Quinn's. Moments later she slowly pulled back and stared deep into Quinn's eyes, the blonde wiped away the escaping tears with her thumbs. It felt like fireworks were going off in Santana's head and chest which made her smile widely into another kiss. This was her epic love story.
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"Do I really have to stay overnight?" Quinn pouted adorably.
"Yes my love they have to keep an eye on your concussion."
After assuring Maribel that things were ok Santana had told her to go home, Quinn was only allowed approved people in to see her whilst she was still in the observation ward which meant Maribel would simply be getting a crook back sitting in the waiting room.
"This bed sucks."
"It's not really made for two, I can move onto the chair if you're uncomfortable?"
"No stay right where you are." Quinn snuggled into her side tightly.
"I was so worried about you Q….and when they wouldn't let me see you or tell me anything I thought I was going to go crazy."
"Why did they do that?"
"Because of your contact information the only person they were instructed to inform of your condition was Rachel."
"Oh shit of course! I made it really thorough so my parents could never try and over rule her."
"The hospital kept up their end of the bargain that's for sure."
"So how did you get them to change their minds?"
"I called Rachel."
"You did?" Quinn lifted her head quickly and instantly regretted it.
"I did and speaking of Rachel she is going to be here in the morning."
"What?"
"We weren't sure what was going on and although the hospital were prepared to add me to your contact info in a smaller capacity only Rachel could make any calls on your behalf so she booked a flight."
"Am I in a twilight zone?" Quinn rubbed her temples.
"I'm sorry I wasn't sure what else to do." Santana wasn't sure if she had jumped the gun. Would Rachel be pissed at her for coming all this way when Quinn was seemingly ok?
"No it's ok but this shit is just strange…your ex is back on the scene mine is coming… I don't think we are meant to put this kind of stress on a relationship this early into it San." A smile tugged at the corners of Quinn's mouth.
"What would be crazy is if we were all in the same room."
"Yeah let's not organize that fun get together in a hurry."
"Agreed."
"We never got a chance to talk about your catch up with Shelby."
"I know and I don't think now is the time."
"Why not?"
"You need to rest."
"I'm stuck laying in this bed."
"Yes but your mind needs to rest also."
"But she alluded to Kurt that you may not be safe we have to pay attention to….." Quinn stopped mid-sentence and placed her hand over her mouth.
"Quinn what's wrong?" Santana practically fell from the bed.
"I was at your apartment….the guy…he asked for you."
"You remember him?"
"He came to hurt you"
"Would you be able to give the cops a description?"
"Santana he was there to hurt you!"
"But he hurt you instead." Santana found herself unable to look Quinn directly in the eye as she said it.
"You have to stay away from her."
"What? Who?"
"Shelby."
"Quinn she was the one that found you and called the ambulance she has actually been kind of great."
"I'm not doubting that but you aren't safe if she is around."
"If this was Luke's doing I'm not safe whether she is around or not."
"No that's what you aren't getting! They have been separated for months yes?"
"According to the paper yeah."
"He hasn't come anywhere near you in that time."
"Yeah it's only been since the whole fraud and getting arrested thing."
"But even then there was a good few days after that and you were fine…yet the minute you physically see each other this happens."
"I guess so... but that could just be a coincidence. Anyways it's not like I'm looking for a new best friend or anything I have Kurt for that job. Shelby and I are just….well." Santana wasn't exactly how to categorize what they were at the moment.
"Promise me you will go nowhere near her." Quinn sat up rather difficultly given the pain in her head and stomach.
"Quinn lay back down."
"Promise me Santana! You are not safe when she is around you."
"Alright! Ok… I promise! baby just lay back down please."
Quinn did as she was asked and closed her eyes to try calm herself down. If anything happened to Santana she would not be held responsible for her own actions and even though Shelby wasn't directly at fault for all of this she would certainly be the one to bear the brunt of Quinn's anger that much she was certain of.