Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to Glee or any of its characters. I don't have a beta so all mistakes are mine.

Chapter 32

The next morning after the girls left for practice Shelby put a call in to Sue.

"Hello, Sylvester here."

Shelby giggled at her greeting. "Good morning Sue. I see we are not checking the caller ID this morning. Need coffee?"

Sue laughed. "Ha ha no. Just preoccupied with some paper work and picked up the phone without looking. So, what can I do for you this morning? You're coming back today correct."

"No, I came back last night. I finished up early and wanted to surprise the girls. Glad I did, I heard about the trouble with that Finn boy."

"Yea, he came into glee practice and wanted to be voted back in. His plan backfired though. The entire club voted for him to leave and never return."

"I heard that too, but I'm talking about the incident in the hall during school hours." She said with some heat. She was still very upset about the fact that it happened at all.

Sue sat up straighter in her chair. "Excuse me what? What incident?" She was fuming.

"Yesterday Finn cornered them in the hall wanting to talk to Rachel. She said she didn't want to talk to him and he wouldn't take no for an answer. Four of the glee boys had to step in and make him leave them alone."

Sue was livid. "Why didn't they report it to me or Figgins?" She asked upset they hadn't confided in her.

"I don't know you'll have to ask them. What I want is a meeting with Figgins and for you to accompany me if you don't mind. I'd appreciate the back up."

Sue sat back in her seat. "Of course. Let me get the squad started this morning and I will go and see Figgins. I will call you with a time to come in."

Shelby sighed. "I will await your call, and Sue, Thank you so much for this and helping ease my mind this weekend."

"It wasn't a problem Shelby, any time."

They said their goodbyes and signed off. Sue sat in her chair wondering why the girls hadn't come to her. She was about to get up and head to the gym when there was a knock on her door. She called the knocker to enter.

Rachel, San and Quinn came through the door. "Sorry to bother you coach but I needed a moment of your time." Rachel said sitting in one if the chairs in front of the desk.

Sue nodded. "Go ahead Streisand."

"I apologize for not coming to see you yesterday. I was a little out of sorts." Rachel said looking at her hands in her lap. She told her everything from the secret service boys following her all day and her altercation with Finn before him coming to Glee. She took a breath. "I'm sorry I didn't inform you before glee. I know you don't like to be blindsided with things and besides you have been very supportive of me and you deserved for me to confide in you. I was just shaken up and wasn't thinking and…"

Sue cut her off. "Breath, it's fine, I understand. It's ok no hard feelings. Just don't do it again. You have a problem you come me" Rachel brightened up and nodded. Sue felt better that it wasn't a conscious thought not to tell her and that she had told her now. "Ok. Now that that's out of the way, I have a meeting this morning and will be leaving practice once you get started. Call my cell if you need anything."

They all got up and left for the gym. Once they got started Sue headed to Figgins office. His secretary said he was in a meeting until 9:00 and she would pencil her in to speak with him them. She called Shelby to let her know and tell her to meet her at 8:30 in her office. The girls would be in class then and they could talk. Shelby agreed and met her then.

At 8:50 they were at Figgins office waiting to be let in. Shelby turned to Sue. "Thank you for this Sue. I just need to make sure she's protected."

Sue nodded once. "Of course, that's all I want too. You daughter is special to me. I don't know why but she is. I feel an overwhelming need to protect her as well. I have been doing it since December. It's really no problem."

Shelby was about to say something else when the door opened and Figgins ushered them in. They all sat and he turned his attention to Shelby. "What can I do for you this morning Ms. Corcoran?"

Shelby sat forward in her chair. "Mr. Figgins my daughter is still being harassed in this school and I want to know how it's going to be stopped."

Figgins looked taken aback. "I assure you we suspended the boy."

Shelby scoffed and shook her head. "Yes and he came back to school yesterday and the first thing he did was seek out my daughter. He wanted to talk and she said no. He didn't like that answer and got angry yelling at her and trying to get through Santana and Quinn to get to her. It took four of the other boys to get him to back off. He also went to glee after school and tried to get them to vote him back in. Which didn't happen and I'm sure he is not happy about. I just want to make sure that he is not going to go after my girls again."

Figgins held up a hand, "Ms. Corcoran, I cannot stop a student from talking to another student. As long as he keeps his hands to himself there's not a lot I can do."

Shelby and Sue were livid. Sue pulled out her phone and walked to the back of the office while Shelby stared incredulously at him. "You're telling me that you can't keep this boy, who has sexually harassed and attempted to assault my daughter on more than one occasion, away from her? That I have to wait until he puts his hands on one of them before you will intervene?"

Figgins was about to reply when Sue came over and sat back down placing a hand on her shoulder. "Shelby, Carol Hudson is on her way to speak to you about her son. She was very upset when I told her what happened yesterday and will be here in ten minutes or so." Shelby nodded and sat back to wait.

Figgins was shaking his head. "Sue you cannot just call parents anytime you want to."

Sue smirked. "I can when she gave me her number and asked that I call if there were any more problems with her boy."

All three sat silently for less than ten minutes before Carol came through the door. "I'm so sorry about my son…" she stopped short when she saw Shelby. "I'm sorry we haven't met, I'm Carol Hudson." She held her hand out.

Shelby took it and shook it lightly, "Shelby Corcoran, I'm Rachel's mother and Santana's guardian."

Carol just looked shocked. "I wasn't aware you were in Rachel's life. When I spoke to Rachel…"

Shelby cut her off. "I wasn't a part of her life until over winter break when I finally found her after looking for her since she was a baby. Long story I won't get in to it now, or how I am Santana's guardian. All that you need to know is that I am in her life now and I will not stand for her to be terrified of walking in to this building every day."

Carol nodded taking a seat. "I agree. I don't know what is going on with Finn. He's been attending his anger management classes. What exactly did he do yesterday?"

They explained everything that had happened during school and glee to her. She shook her head looking to Figgins. "What punishment is he facing this time?"

Figgins just sat up straighter. "He isn't, technically he didn't do anything."

Carol stared at him her jaw on the floor. Shelby stood up fuming. "Here's what's going to happen. Someone is going to keep that boy away from my girls or I am going to have him arrested for sexual harassment, attempted assault and stalking. Then I am going to bury this school in lawsuits until I have your job and believe me principal Figgins I have the money and resources to bury you." She was shaking with rage. "That boy is three times my girls' size. Rachel is terrified of him. Santana and Quinn were so scared for her that they formed their own secret service of jocks and Gleeks to feel safe, because this school is not protecting them."

Carol stood and walked over to her. "Shelby, what do you suggest? Do you want me to transfer him schools?"

Shelby shook her head. "I just want him to leave them alone."

They all sat and talked about how to keep him away from the girls. Figgins finally onboard with whatever she wanted to keep from being sued. Once they had a plan in place Shelby turned to Carol. "With your permission, I would like to be there when he is told and I would like to speak to him."

Carol nodded her head. "I have no problem with that." She turned to Figgins. "Can you call him in here now please?" he nodded and she turned back to Shelby. "Would you like the girls in here as well so they can hear and see that we are trying to protect them to make them all feel safer?"

Shelby took her hand and squeezed it. "Thank you I appreciate this."

Carol shook her head. "I appreciate you giving him a chance before you file charges. I'm not sure he deserves it."

Finn came into the room first, looking around confused. "Mom? What are you doing here? Who is she?"

Carol pointed to a chair. "Sit we will get to it in a moment." She said sternly and he sat.

The three girls came in right after he sat. Rachel walked up to Shelby not seeing Finn yet. "Mom? Is everything alright?" She turned noticing Santana and Quinn tense next to her. She saw Finn and looked back at her mom. "What's going on?" she whispered to Shelby.

Shelby hugged her and whispered back. "This is ending now." she turned to Figgins nodding her head for him to start.

"Children," He motioned to the couch furthest away from the boy. Once they sat he addressed the girls. "You are here to observe only." They nodded still confused.

He turned back to Finn. "Mr. Hudson it has been brought to my attention that after your suspension from school for your harassment of Ms. Berry that upon your return that you are continuing to bother her."

Finn was turning red with anger. "I just wanted to talk to her to apologize." He almost yelled.

Sue cut in. "She didn't want to talk to you and you should have immediately backed off. It took four of the jocks coming up to make you leave her alone. You have already tried to approach her twice today only turning away once you see one or more of the boys with her."

Rachel looked at coach in shock not sure how she knew that already. Quinn nudged her shoulder and held up her phone showing her the texted she had sent coach. Rachel nodded and went back to listening.

Figgins started again. "You have only two classes with Ms. Berry, lunch and free period study hall. Those classes will be changed. You will no longer be in those with her. You will also refrain from speaking to her or any of these girls for that matter. If I find out you have been trying to talk to them or bothering them I will expel you for the rest of the year. You will leave them alone from now on."

Finn stood, "This is bullshit. I was just trying to apologize."

Shelby looked to Carol. "May I?" She said nodding toward the boy. Carol said yes and Shelby stepped toward him. "Let me make something abundantly clear to you Mr. Hudson. She. Said. NO. That means you walk away and leave her be. Which is what you should have done back in December when this all started. SHE DOES NOT HAVE TO SPEAK TO YOU IF SHE DOESN'T WANT TO."

She pauses and walks closer getting in his face. "If you don't do as Mr. Figgins says I will file charges against you for sexual harassment, attempted assault and stalking. You will leave my girls alone or I will have you in juvie so fast your head will spin and believe me little boy I have the money to back that up. That is a promise not a threat. Do. Not. Test. Me." Her voice is filled with so much rage that Finn was visibly shaking, terrified of Shelby. She finishes and sits back down next to Rachel on the arm of the couch. Rachel looking at her in awe.

Figgins trembles slightly then turns back to Finn. "Do we make ourselves clear? You are not to have any contact with Ms. Berry, Ms. Lopez, or Ms. Fabray for any reason. Is that understood young man?"

Finn nods once looking down. "Yes Sir. I understand."

Figgins turns to Shelby and she nods her ok with ending this conversation. "Ok Mr. Hudson, you may leave now. My secretary will have your new schedule for you. You will start it tomorrow, now go to class." He nods and heads out looking defeated.

Carol shakes all the adult's hands and Rachel stands to hug her. "I'm so sorry Rachel."

Rachel shakes her head. "It's not your fault. It was his choice." Carol nods but doesn't look convinced as she heads out after her son.

Rachel looks to Shelby who looks to Figgins. "I would like to take them home for a while and let them have some breathing room for a few hours since his new schedule doesn't start until tomorrow." She whispers to Sue. "I will bring them back for practice." Figgins nods, gives them passes and they head out. Sue following them out. Shelby turns to Sue and hugs her whispering in her ear. "Thank you." Pulling away Sue nods and heads to her office.

Shelby turns toward the girls and ends up with her arms full of all three of them. Rachel squeezing her tightly. "Thank you mom."

San laughed. "That was so awesome. I thought he was going to crap his pants."

Quinn giggle beside them. "I think Figgins did." This caused all of them to laugh loudly.

Shelby recovered first. "Ok girls let's go to your lockers and get what you need and head out of here for a while. I will bring you back for practice but let's have some fun today." They nod eagerly and head off to their lockers. "How about we head to the mall for a mani-pedi than to lunch and a movie."

All three girl faces light up, Quinn stepping forward to hug her. "Oh Shelby that sounds like heaven. I haven't had a mani-pedi in ages."

Santana steps up next giving her best puppy pout. "Can we have Bread Sticks for lunch?"

Shelby chuckles. "That was the plan."

Rachel put her head on Shelby's shoulder. "Can we go see that new movie Avatar? It came out last month. It's still playing."

Shelby was full on laughing now at the girls antics. "I know, you were talking about it last week. I have the show times printed out, our mani-pedi appointment set, and reservations for Bread Sticks for your favorite table San." The girls squealed giving her a group hug and finished going to all their lockers.

After they climbed into the Land Rover Quinn got a confused look on her face. "Wait, how did you sign me out for the day? Are they going to call mom?"

Shelby turned to her. "No. I saw her number on the whiteboard by the fridge this morning and called her. I introduced myself as Rachel's mother and ask that since she was going to be out of town for a while that she call the school. She put me down as emergency contact and gave me permission to take care of all school related things while she was gone."

Quinn just stared dumbfounded. "Why would you do that? Hell why would she? She's never worried about it before."

Shelby reached back and took her hand. "I did it because I care and wanted to make sure that you had a voice at that school run by idiots. I just asked your mother and she agree that it would be a good idea since you were staying with us."

Quinn just sits there not sure what to say. Shelby squeezes her hand. "My baby loves you. I love you and I will protect all my girls." She released her hand and turned around to a teary Rachel. She kissed her cheek and started the car to head to the mall.

They spent the rest of the day having fun and just spending time together. They had their mani-pedis and shopped a little before their lunch reservations. After lunch they headed to the theater where San and Rachel sat first with Shelby next to Rachel. Rachel pulled Quinn down into her lap sensing she needed some snuggle time. San pulled her legs in to her own lap and spent the movie holding Rachel's hand on top of Quinn's lap and rubbing up and down her legs with her free hand. After the movie it was time to head back to school for practice.

After practice they grabbed some take out and headed home. Once they were settled at the table and just finishing eating Shelby sat up straight and pushed her plate away. "I wanted to talk to you about something important." The girls looked up pushing their plates away as well and gave her their attention.

Once she had their attention she continued. "I have been doing some thinking since I found you Rachel. I want to be as close to you as I can so while I was gone this weekend I hired movers and had my house packed and hired a realtor to sell it. All my stuff is in a storage unit here in town until I figure out what to do with it all. I am moving to Lima permanently."

Rachel gasped and couldn't speak, tears gathering in her eyes. Shelby took her hand and kept going. "I was offered a temporary job by Figgins last week. The musical theories teacher is going on medical leave for at least the rest of the school year. I accepted and will be starting next week. I also talked to him and Sue about taking over as coach for the New Directions with the stipulation that Sue continue on to help until Mr. Shue decides one way or the other. They agreed and I am now the new head coach for the club."

Rachel finally found her voice jumping up and grabbed her mom in a bear hug. "Oh my god mom that is great. I can't wait to work with you on collaborations for Nationals." The girls were nodding enthusiastically agreeing with her.

Shelby pulled Rachel into the chair beside her. "I have one more thing I need to discuss about my move. I need to know if you want me to continue to stay here or if you would prefer I found my own place." She asked looking to all the girls.

Rachel's face fell. "You don't want to stay here?" She looked like she was about to tear up.

Shelby pulled her into her lap. "I didn't say that baby. Of course I want to stay with you." She said rubbing her back. "I wanted to make sure you guys wanted me around 24/7. My being here was only supposed to be temporary. I didn't want to over stay my welcome or assume you would automatically want me to stay."

Rachel sat up wrapping her arms around Shelby's neck. She looked over to her girls who only nodded with tears in their eyes, happy to have her around permanently. She looked back to Shelby. "I want you to live here with us if that's what you want too."

Shelby smiled, "That is exactly what I want baby."

Rachel squealed hugged her tightly. San and Quinn came around the table to hug them both. Rachel sat back. "I want to clear out my old room which is the second biggest bedroom and move all your stuff in there. It has a bathroom of its own, and will be your own space." She hopped off her lap and grabbed her hand pulling her upstairs to show her the room.

Shelby looked around for a moment. The only thing left in the room was the elliptical, dresser, bed and desk. "This will work nicely. It's the same size as my room in Columbus. Where would we move the elliptical to?"

Rachel looked thoughtful for a moment. "I've been thinking of getting a few more machines like a stationary bike and treadmill. We could move everything out of storage room connected to the garage and make it a mini gym. I think it was at some point. It has mirrors on most of the walls."

Shelby nodded. "I have a treadmill and Stationary bike in storage that I can have hauled here with my bedroom set. I also have a small set of free weights I can bring too."

Rachel clapped her hands in excitement. "Oh good. I hate shopping for exercise equipment. This is much better."

Shelby sat on the bed and laid back. "This bed is so much more comfortable then my old one. Can it stay in here?"

Rachel nodded "of course, anything in here you want to use is fine."

Shelby got up and smiled looking around. "I just need to figure out how to get my furniture in here. My desk is rather large. I need a place to set up my computer for work." She said absentmindedly to herself.

Rachel grabbed her hand. "Come on I want to show you something." She led them down stairs to the library. "This was my dad's old office. You are welcome to get rid of the desk and use your own if you want. There is lots of shelf space left and I only ever use this room to when I am paying bills. I can set this computer up in the den or my room."

Shelby smiled. "This will work perfectly for me. But I did want to discuss one more thing with you." They went and sat on the couch where San and Quinn had already taken up residence while they were talking.

Shelby sat next to Quinn and Rachel plopped down in San's lap. "What's up?" She asked after situating her legs on Quinn.

"I want to take over paying the house bills." Shelby started and Rachel tried to argue but she held up a hand to stop her. "I know what you're going to say but I cannot in good conscience stay here and not contribute. I would feel like I was taking advantage of you. I know you have plenty of money, but so do I and I work and make more all the time. Let me do this please."

Rachel sat debating this. "If it means that much to you, ok, I will let you. But I want to keep buying the groceries."

San nudged her. "We will keep buying groceries." Quinn nodding her agreement.

Rachel chuckled. "Sorry, we, will keep buying groceries."

Shelby laughed. "Ok fine. I pay bills and you buy food. That works for me. Anything else we'll take as it comes."

They spent the rest of the week moving things around from room to room getting the house ready for the weekend. Shelby's baby grand piano was delivered Thursday and they moved the living room furniture around and put it in there. They decided to put the things from the house that weren't needed into Shelby's storage and bring what Shelby needed back. Saturday after practice they rented a truck. The glee kids came and helped them load it and take it to storage and get Shelby's other stuff. Rachel ordered pizza and drinks for them as a thank you. After it was all done the kids all decided on a movie night and the girls showed them to the media room.

They hadn't told the other Gleeks that Shelby was going to be the new coach so Monday it was a surprise. The group all reacted favorably. They were used to her being around and she had helped them with a few of the tougher vocals they had. They welcomed her and got to work. For the next couple of weeks things had been going well. The Cheerios had perfected their routine and were ready for Regionals in three weeks. Glee was going well, they had the Group number down perfect. The duet was ready as well. The solo dancers were almost there. Another week or so and they would be perfect as well, they had the lifts and dance down they just needed to be 100% in sync. Glee regionals was in two weeks. Coach Sue was a regular at their house and spent a lot of time with Shelby becoming really good friends. The girls didn't mind her being around at all, she was different out of school, softer. Things were definitely going well.

It was the week before Valentine's Day on Monday and they were the last to leave the locker room after practice. Coach had headed to Shelby's office to finalize travel arrangements for Glee regionals. After they finished cleaning up and making sure the equipment was put away the headed out.

Once out in the hall they came face to face with Azimio. They immediately pushed Rachel behind them and he laughed. "I was counting on that." he said as they heard Rachel start to scream before a hand was clamped on her mouth. They turned and saw that Nelson had a hold of her around the waist and his hand covering her mouth.

San spun back around while Quinn kept her eye on Rachel. "What the hell Adams? Tell him to let her go." San screamed at him.

Azimio just laughed. "I don't think so. I warned her if she got in my way the two of you would pay." He did not know that he had just given himself away.

Santana and Quinn saw red and flew at him. As they lunged Nelson backed into the locker room with Rachel. San got to Azimio first but he shoved her hard and spun to slap Quinn across the face. San hit the wall hard with her head and slumped to the ground unconscious. Quinn tried to go to her but Azimio grabbed her around the waist and pulled her in the locker room behind the other two.

None of them saw Brittany rushing back out the door leading to the main hall. She had forgotten something in her Cheerios locker and had gone back to get it. When she opened the door leading to the hall outside the locker room she saw Azimio push Santana and she turned and ran for help.

She saw Puck, David, and the twins first and ran to them. She barely slowed yelling at them. "Puck the girls are in trouble… Cheerios locker room… help… I gotta find coach." She yelled panting from her run and her fear for her friends.

The boys took off toward the locker room with Sam, Marsha and Stacy in tow, having heard Britt yelling. By the time she burst through the door of Shelby's office she couldn't breathe. "Rachel… girls… help."

Shelby and Sue were on their feet in an instant. Shelby rounding the desk. "Where Britt where."

Britt was trying desperately to catch her breath to talk. "…locker…room…Azimio."

And with that they were off running through the halls Sue yelling at another teacher to get Figgins to the locker room.

Back in the locker room Nelson had a hold of Rachel and hadn't seen Azimio shove San. He had pulled Rachel in the locker room to get her away from the boy. He didn't know what Azimio had planned but it was nothing good. He was about to release Rachel to tell her to stay put and go help the other girls when he came through the door with just Quinn dragging her in by her midsection.

Nelson kept his hold on Rachel for the time being to see where he was going with this. "Where's Santana?" He asked.

Azimio shrugged. "She's not a problem anymore."

Nelson had taken his hand off Rachel's mouth and she gasped at the hand print across Quinn's face. "Why are you doing this? I didn't report you or tell anyone your name."

He shifted his hold and put his hand around Quinn's neck. "You are ruining everything. I am tired of the Rachel Berry show around here. You lost us our Captain and now we have to deal with Dave going all soft and joining homo-explosion taking three of the guys with him. We can't even slushy anyone anymore because you got coach to remove the machines from the lunch room." He yelled at her seething in rage.

"I'm sorry I had nothing to do with the slushy machines. That was coach. Finn's mother made him quit not me. Please let her go. Let her go and take me and do what you want." Rachel was desperate for him to release her and terrified wondering where Santana was.

Quinn screamed no and he tightened his grip around her neck and waist. "I am going to show her how much fun you and I had and you are going to watch."

Nelson released Rachel but she was afraid to move for fear of him squeezing her neck. "No please don't. You can have me. Please just let her go."

Nelson stepped forward. "Dude, I didn't sign on for this. I thought we were just going to scare them a bit. This is not ok."

Azimio scoffed. "Whatever. You don't like it leave. Just keep your mouth shut."

Nelson caught Rachel's eye and headed for the door making eye contact with Quinn hoping she understood. When he passed Azimio he grabbed one of a small metal platform step that they used for Rachel to see the squad better while training and hit him over the back of the head with it.

He crashed to the ground with a yelp releasing his hold on Quinn and she scrambled to Rachel. Azimio caught his bearings quickly and lunged for the girls. Nelson tackled him back to the ground landing punch after punch trying to keep him down.

This is what Puck and the boys came in on when they burst through the door. Puck took in the seen and went to Quinn and Rachel as David grabbed Nelson and the twins picked up Azimio off the ground but kept a hold of him. Puck turned to Rachel "What the hell happened" he asked running a gentle hand to Quinn's face.

Nelson was the one who answered yelling. "He was going to RAPE Quinn and make Rachel watch. I don't know what he did to Santana or where she is."

"He was going to do what?" All the kids turned to see Shelby coming through the doors.

Nelson nodded toward Azimio. "He was going to rape Quinn and make Rachel watch. And from what he was saying he already raped Rachel before."

Shelby stared wide eyed and turned and walked toward the girls. "Rachel?"

Rachel and Quinn rushed into her arms. "It's true. He's the one and he was going to hurt Quinn too."

Shelby held them tightly but Quinn started to struggle. "Where's San? He shoved her and she hit her head and collapsed." Rachel gasped and pulled out of her mother's hold ready to run out of the room.

"I'm right here bear, estrella." San said coming through the door with Sue and the Cheerio Gleeks.

The girls rushed San and pulled her into their arms. Quinn started stroking her cheek. "How's your head baby?"

San kissed her softly. "I'm ok. It hurts like a bitch, but I'm ok. Promise."

Rachel pulled them to the couch by the wall and sat pulling San into her lap and Quinn down beside her. Coach looked at the boys in front of her. She walked over to Azimio "who did this?" she said motioning to the blood on his face as Principal Figgins walked in.

Nelson spoke up. "I did." He told them the whole story starting from before they ambushed the girls. He told them that they were just supposed to scare them a bit trying to get the slushy machines back. He had no idea what else that Azimio had planned.

After he was done she turned to the girls. "Is that what happened?" they nodded and she turned to the other girls in the room. "Ok. Stacy, Sam and Marsha go on and head to class and don't talk about this to anyone for now. Britt and the boys will stay here, you will need to give your statement. I called the police before we came in when San told me that he pushed her and knocked her out." The girls nodded and walked over to hug Rachel, San and Quinn then left the room.

Shelby sat down beside the girls and Britt came and sat on the arm of the couch next to them rubbing Rachel's hair. When the police came in and they were told what had happened Azimio decided that now was the time to defend himself.

"I never once said anything about rape. I didn't rape anyone." He said in a slightly raised voice.

Santana stood up on shaky legs, her head throbbing. "That's where you're wrong. I was the one that found her after the rape. I helped her clean up and kept all of her clothes from that day."

Rachel looked at her in shock. She thought it would be his word against hers. She had no idea San had kept the clothes. One of the police officers turned to San. "Where are the clothes now and why didn't you guys report it when it happened?"

Rachel spoke first. "I was scared. He said he would find a way to hurt them if I told."

San rubbed her back. "I put them in a plastic bag and then in one of my old Cheerios bags. They are at home in the back of the closet. I kept my clothes from that day in there as well because I had carried her and she had bled on me. I didn't know if anything rubbed off on them."

The police office looked impressed. "I will need to send an officer with you to your home to get them."

San looked to Shelby who nodded and back to the officer. "I also have pictures of a cut on her shoulder and bruises on her back on my phone."

Rachel stepped up to her. "When did you take those?" She wasn't angry with her just confused as to when she took them. She didn't remember.

San wrapped an arm around her. "When I was cleaning up the cut after you woke up and it opened back up. I went in to the bathroom for supplies and grabbed my phone and took them before I bandaged you up."

She looked at the officer. "She had injuries on other parts of her body but I didn't want to scare her any more than she already was by taking pictures of her legs and stomach. But I can tell you where every single one was and what it looked like. I'll never forget it." She looked down with tears running down her face. All this take was bringing the images back. Rachel wrapped her in a hug and Quinn came up and hugged them both.

The officer wrote down what San had told him. "Ok I will need to download the pictures from your phone and get a full statement from both of you."

Shelby stepped forward. "Can you take their statements at home since you need to come get the clothes anyway? I would like to get them out of here and home to calm down."

The officer looked at her questioningly. "What is your connection to these girls?"

Shelby put a hand on Rachel's shoulder. "I am Rachel's mother and Santana's legal guardian." She motioned to Quinn. "Quinn is also in my care while her mother is away on business."

"Ok. The other officers will get the kids statements as soon as their parents arrive. We are taking the attacker to the prescient and wait for his parents there. My partner and I will follow you to your house and get your statements and the clothes there. We just have to wait for another unit to arrive to transport the boy. Hold tight for just a bit."

Shelby nodded and ushered the girls back to the couch. Sue came over and kneeled in front of them. "San the paramedics are here. They need to check out your head." She said gently then looked to Quinn. "How's the face? Are any of you hurt anywhere else?" she asked looking them over.

Quinn nodded "I think my stomach may be bruised, my face and neck hurts, but that's it for me." She looked to San

San sighed. "My head is killing me and I'm a little dizzy. My shoulder burns and my back hurts a little."

They looked to Rachel. "I'm ok. He didn't really hold me that hard just effectively. He didn't seem to be trying to hurt me." She looked down with tears springing to her eyes. "I am so sorry he hurt you because of me." She said on a sob.

Santana sat up and took her face in her hands. "Now you listen and you listen good, this was not your fault, do you hear me?"

Quinn leaned into her. "Baby don't blame yourself for the actions of others. You didn't do anything wrong star."

The officer had just come over with the paramedics. "They're right Rachel. Don't do that to yourself. Put the blame where it belongs." He motioned the paramedic forward and went back to the others.

The paramedic checked them out and recommended a trip to the ER for both just to be on the safe side and to document the injuries. Shelby spoke to the officer letting them know that the girls were going to the hospital. He gave her his card and told her to call him when they were heading home so he could meet them there.

Shelby walked over to Sue who was talking to the other kids. "Sue, I am taking the girls and going to the hospital to get them checked out."

Sue nodded. "Once everything here is finished I will meet you there. If you get done before I get there text or call and let me know and I will meet you at the house." Shelby nodded, hugged her and the kids and left.

Sue turned to the kids once the girls and Shelby had left. "Who all knew about the rape?"

Brittany sighed. "All the original Gleeks. They heard Rachel break down and yell it at Santana after the duet completion."

Puck cut in. "Well, all except Mercedes. I don't know where she was at the time. We swore the Gleeks to secrecy. She still doesn't know, and Finn was already kicked out of school when that happened."

Sue nodded. "So, Tina, Artie, Matt, Mike, and Kurt?" they nodded. "What about the Cheerios in glee?"

Britt shook her head. "No, they knew Rachie was sad and hurt her shoulder but didn't know why."

"Ok. Britt it looks like your mom is here, head over and tell the police what they want to know." Britt nodded and headed to her mom. Sue looked at the door that had opened again. "Ok, boys, looks like all your parents are here now. Go stand with them and wait for an officer to question you."

While the kids were being taken one by one into Figgins office and questioned, Shelby had just got the girls signed into the ER and into a room.

She turned to Quinn. "Honey I need to call your mom. I don't have a medical power of attorney for you to get treated." Quinn sighed and nodded while Shelby took out her phone and dialed Judy.

"Judy Fabray, how can I help you?"

"Judy, its Shelby."

"Shelby is everything alright?"

Shelby sighed. "Well Quinn is ok but there was an incident at school today and we are in the ER getting her and Santana checked out." She explained what happened and why they were at the ER.

Judy was stunned. "Ok, I am calling the hospital now giving you permission to have her treated and I will be in the car within the hour and be home around 4:00 or 5:00. I will call and let you know for sure."

Shelby sighed in relief. It's not that she couldn't handle what was going on but she was glad that Quinn would see that her mother did care. "Ok Judy, I will text if we leave here before you get back. We will be heading back to the house when were are done to talk to the police again."

"Tell Quinn I love her and will be there as soon as humanly possible. Let me know what the doctors say."

"Will do Judy. See you in a few hours and drive safe." They hung up and she turned back to the girls who were all snuggled on one bed. She giggled "I don't think the doc is going to let you all stay on that bed for examinations."

San scoffed. "Well, he can deal. We can move during the exam but we are staying together otherwise." The girls nodded their agreement all looking very stubborn.

Shelby chuckled again. "Agreed, I can live with that."

Quinn looked up at her. "Did I hear correctly? Is my mother really coming back?"

Shelby smiled. "Yes, she was frantic. She is calling the hospital so they will let me get you checked out and she is heading back within the hour. Should be here around 4:00 or 5:00 she said. She wanted me to tell you she loves you and she will be here soon."

Quinn looked panicked for a moment. "Shelby please. Can you please talk her into staying at the house tonight? I need them. We need each other. I can't be without them tonight." Quinn was frantic begging Shelby.

The girls held her close and Shelby stroked a hand on the good side of her face. "Sweetheart calm down. I will take care of it. I will tie her to a chair if I have too. Ok? Just calm down baby."

Quinn visibly relaxed into her girls who were on either side of her. They were just really getting settled and calm when the door opened and the doctor came in.

The doctor was reading one of the charts in her hand and not looking up at first. "Ok. My name is Dr. Lopez it will…" she looked up and stopped dead in her tracks seeing Santana.

Santana tried to sit up. "GET OUT" She yelled then fell back to the bed clutching her head.

She tried to rush to her but Shelby beat her to Santana's side. "You need to leave and get us another doctor. NOW."

"SHE'S MY DAUGHTER!" She said trying to get around her.

Shelby pushed her toward the door. "No. She's MINE! You gave up that privilege. Now leave before I call for security."

She took one last look at Santana huffed and walked out the door. Shelby went back to her side where San was still clutching her head. "Ok honey calm down. She's gone. Shh it's ok." After a few minutes San seemed to calm "Ok babies I'm going to go out to the nurse's desk and make sure she put in a request for another doctor."

Santana gripped her hand and pulled her back. "No please don't leave."

Shelby settle back next to her. "Ok." She reached out and hit the call button for the nurse. "I'll stay shh. It's ok."

After the nurse came in Shelby explained the situation and requested a different doctor. The new doctor came in a few minutes later and checked out both girls and sent them for x-rays. After all the tests had been run the doctor came back in with the results. Santana had a mild concussion and just bad bruising otherwise, nothing broken. Quinn just had deep bruising on her face, neck and abdomen. San was told to stay out of school for the rest of the week and Quinn was to be kept out for three days, no training until next Monday. Neither was happy about this and were starting to get upset. Rachel lovingly told them to deal with it and that she needed them to stay calm and get better. The girls immediately deflated and calmed. They finished up, got their prescriptions for pain meds and headed to the pharmacy then home. Shelby called the officer then Judy and Sue to inform them that they were going home and the extent of their injuries.

Once they got home Shelby set them up on the couch until the officer could talk to them. She went upstairs and got the bag with the clothing in it and set it by the front door trying not to think about what was inside. The officer arrived shortly after taking their statements about what happened today and the original rape. Once he was done he gave each girl a card as well, grabbed the bag and headed out.

Sue arrived shortly after he left. She and Shelby fed the girls, medicated Quinn and Santana and helped them settle in their room. Once they were all sleeping Shelby set an alarm on her phone to wake Santana every two hours and headed down stairs to clean up the kitchen and wait with Sue for Judy.

A/N: Next Shelby talks to Judy. Her reaction to what happened and she finds out about the girls relationship.