Two months later.
Shortly after the girls told their family about their decision, everyone saw Santana slowly returning back to her old self with less nightmares waking her up at night and started to help Brad and Susan moving to New Jersey.
After Santana, Brittany and Amelia celebrated their birthdays, Santana turning twenty-four and the twins turning twenty-three. Santana decided to fly down to Alma and Miguel, while Brittany had to go to soccer camp and told them about their decision and ask how they managed to work past the horrors.
After receiving the tip from Alma, to focus on the future and not on what happened, because the past doesn't define her, everyone else noticed an even bigger change in her characteristics.
On to the story.
''Oh wow, look who started showing.'' Emma gasps out as she sees her client walking towards her.
Santana giggles gently running her hand over her little bump and bites her lip. ''Yeah it appeared over night.'' She breaths out.
''You are glowing Santana.'' Emma compliments with a grin. ''What are you doing here though? I thought you would be sitting on a plane towards the Netherlands by now,''
''We will be flying out in about an hour, Brittany has one last match before the winter break starts.'' Santana replies, she holds up a small gift bag and bites her lip. ''And I just wanted to bring this by.''
''What is this?'' Emma asks softly as she takes the bag from her.
''A small thank you from me and B.'' Santana replies with a small smile. ''We can't thank you enough for the amount of time and care you give me Emma.'' She tells her with a small smile. ''I know you call it just your job, but it means so much more to me.''
She gently runs her hand over her bump and smiles slightly. ''You talked to me about all the worries I voiced to Brittany, told me that bean can't help what happened in the past and you gave me this renewed energy to pick my life back up, I appreciate our monthly sittings even though you told me that I don't need them anymore so yeah, thank you and I hope you will enjoy your holidays.''
''Can I hug you?'' Emma just asks softly, she steps closer as Santana nods her head and hugs her with a small grin. ''Thank you so much Santana and thank Brittany from me too, I am happy to hear that my sessions helped you and I hope it will continue to help.''
She slowly pulls back to lock eyes with her and smiles kindly. ''I hope you know that you can still call me whenever you need me.''
''I do.'' Santana replies with a grin. ''Thank you Emma.''
''Anytime Santana, enjoy your holidays alright?''
''I will, you too.'' Santana wishes softly, she turns on her heels as Emma walks back into her office to clean it before closing it for a few weeks and walks out of the building, grinning as she sees her best friend, Amelia, Brad and Susan waiting for her.
''Think we can still watch the last ten minutes?'' Brad asks grinning as he sees her first.
Santana laughs softly wrapping her arm around Quinn's waist after Susan hugged her and glances down at her watch. ''Yeah I am sure we can make it.'' She tells him as they walk towards the stadium.
''Ready to see the girls react to the news?'' Susan asks with an eyebrow raised.
''I am still surprised, your coach and B managed to keep it a secret two months long.'' Amelia murmurs laughing. ''I don't understand how the girls didn't catch up on their protectiveness during training.''
''I am more ready to see Britt's reaction to this.'' Santana murmurs as she covers her bump with her free hand.
''Oh she will love it.'' Susan gushes. ''And you are glowing, that will make her glow too.'' She adds as they enter though the gates after Santana showed the security her ID.
Santana just smiles as she follows them to the V.I.P section, nodding her head to Harris's mom as she sees her sitting in the box beside them and walks to the balustrade overlooking the field and the dugout.
She glances at the score, biting her lip as she sees that they are tied against their rivals Chicago Red Stars and sees her girlfriend's name behind both goals and only eight minutes normal time left.
''Coach!'' She calls out, whistling as she sees her getting ready to send in an exchange player.
Coach Johnson turns around, grinning as she sees her other captain and walks over telling her assistant to wait till the next whistle to exchange. ''Lopez!'' She exclaims happily. ''Thought I wouldn't see you today.''
''I wouldn't leave the country without wishing you happy holidays coach.'' Santana teases with a grin, she holds down a small bag for her to take and winks. ''Can you give B the unwrapped thing inside? The wrapped gifts are yours from all of us.''
''I hope you will move your ass down after the final whistle.''
''Will you kick it?'' Santana giggles as she just shakes her head with a teasing grin and raises an eyebrow. ''I don't think you want Dragon kicking your ass coach.''
''Nah that woman became even scarier now that she will become a mom.'' Johnson breaths out chuckling. ''I won't kick your ass.'' She promises. ''But I do want to hug you.''
''I will be down as soon as everyone calms down.'' Santana promises as she watches her grab the pacifier out of the bag, she watches her walk back to the dugouts as she just nods her head, hearing a whistle and bites her lip as she calls Brittany over, using the short break to discuss a play.
She locks eyes with her girlfriend right after she took the pacifier from Johnson and winks as she sees her big grin. ''Oh that just gave her the spirit to score another goal.'' Susan breaths out laughing as she sees her daughter sprinting back onto the field after shoving the pacifier in her pocket.
Santana just hums, leaning into Brad's side as they all join her standing against the balustrade to watch the last few minutes and grabs onto Quinn and Amelia's intertwined hands feeling Susan's hand on the small of her back.
''Holy fuck and how much spirit it gave her.'' Quinn gasps out as she watches the amazing wide throw in Brittany just took with a front flip.
Santana's jaw just drops as she watches the ball fly high towards the other end of the field, Hozier the girl that just got brought into the match taking the ball on her chest and winces as a defender brings her down before she can sprint over the sidelines.
''What are they doing?'' Amelia asks softly as she watches her sister stand back as three teammates circle the ball ready to take the free kick after the referee blew his whistle, holding up a yellow card for the defender.
''No idea.'' Santana whispers in confusion.
She raises an eyebrow as she sees Mewis faking a kick, Hozier lobbing the ball up and Tucker just jumping up to head the ball back up high and laughs as she sees Chicago watch them trying to keep up with the fast play. ''They are confusing the fuck out of Chicago.''
Their jaw drop as the loud clack of Brittany's cleats is heard as soon as she kicks the ball with a roundhouse kick and cover their mouths as it bounces right in front of the penalty area before arching over the shocked goalkeeper into the goal hitting the underside of the crossbar.
''Holy fuck.'' Santana whispers in amazement as her girlfriend sprints towards the stands, dropping onto her knees to slide towards their cheering fans, she glances at the big screen knowing it's recording the celebration and bites her lip as she sees her scramble up the second all girls sprint over to her.
She smiles as she just holds up a finger, their sign that they want to do a dance and smiles slightly as she sees her holding her arms in front of her, like she is holding a baby the girls following her lead without questioning it.
She bites her lip as they all move like they are soothing a new born and gulps thickly as Brittany looks up at their team with the pacifier in her mouth, she covers her mouth laughing as ten jaws drop as one and shakes her head as they tackle Brittany to the ground the second they catch on loud squeals rising over the roaring crowd.
She winks at their team as they all look at her as they jog back to their position and nods her head as they call her down promising to join them after the match, she turns to the four beside her as the referee blows his whistle twice, signaling the end without extra time and nods her head to the stairs down. ''Come on.''
She jogs down the stairs, with Brad in front of her and walks onto the field stumbling back as the whole team suddenly rush over to tackle her in a hug, minding her little bump as soon as they see it.
''Careful girls.'' Susan breaths out laughing as she holds Santana up.
''Oh my god, are you serious cap?'' Harris breaths out with a big grin, her voice sounding over the other girls excitedly gushing about Santana's little bump.
Santana nods her head and smiles slightly. ''Almost five months along now girls.''
''Holy shit, a mini Gotham FC player.'' Harris just gushes with a grin.
''Let's hope mini Snixx, inherits mami's talent.'' Brittany breaths out with a grin as she joins them with coach Johnson.
''Mini Snixx will rule soccer.'' Johnson tells everyone laughing. ''Can I hug Snixx now?''
Santana laughs as all the girls step back so their coach can hug her and smiles as she feels her arms around her waist. ''When the hell did you start showing?'' Johnson asks softly into her ear.
''This morning.'' She replies softly. ''B doesn't know yet.''
''Oh this will be fun.'' Johnson breaths out laughing. ''Pierce?''
''Coach?'' Brittany just asks with an eyebrow raised, not noticing her girlfriend shake with laughter.
''Does Lopez's back feel cold?''
Santana sucks in her lips as she feels her girlfriend immediately slide up behind her, noticing her family tell the girls what is about to happen and turns in her hold as soon as their coach steps back.
Brittany frowns running her hand over the small of Santana's back and shakes her head. ''No it do..'' Her jaw drops, eyes dropping down as soon as she feels Santana turn in her hold, the hard bump immediately catching her attention and gasps softly. ''Holy fuck.''
''Priceless.'' Johnson just breaths out laughing softly as they all snap pictures of her amazed face, Santana giggles softly, brown eyes locking on glistening blue orbs the second Brittany looks back up and smiles lovingly.
''Little bean decided to make it's presence known this morning.'' She whispers with a grin.
Everyone coos softly as Brittany drops down on her knees to kiss it softly and shake their heads at the loving couple as they all watch Santana just look down at her with a teary grin.
''Well this just made my holidays even better.'' Johnson tells her team with a grin. ''I can't wait to see them slip into the role of mommies.''
Brittany just stands back up, completely obvious to the conversation going around them and cups Santana's cheeks, dipping her head to kiss her softly. ''I love you.'' She breaths out, the emotions clear for everyone to hear.
''I never thought that I would see Dragon and Snixx go soft.'' Harris teases with a loving grin.
''We can still kick your ass Harris.'' Brittany threatens as the girls just snicker as soon as they see them looking up with a soft glare.
''Ha I would like to see you try cap.'' Harris mutters laughing.
Santana giggles holding her girlfriend back as she tries to walk around her and shakes her head. ''Kick her ass after the holidays mi amor, we have a flight to catch.''
''Fuck yes, it's winter break!'' The girls all cheer grinning.
Brittany chuckles and nods her head to their changing area. ''Let's shower and enjoy it girls.''
Santana smiles watching her girlfriend lead their team into the Stadium after promising them that she will hurry and turns to the group. ''Jet lag will be a bitch on all of us like always, but I think she will be beat the first two days.''
Brad nods his head in agreement and chuckles softly. ''Let's hope she can sleep a bit during the flight.'' He murmurs as follows his wife, daughter and Q to the parking garage with an arm wrapped around Santana's shoulders.
Four hours later
Brittany covers her mouth, yawning as she returns back to her seat after stretching her legs for a bit and smiles lovingly as she sees her girlfriend still fast asleep with her head completely buried in the hoodie Brittany took off right after they boarded the plane.
''Did you sleep at all sweetheart?'' Susan mutters tiredly as she turns her head to look at her daughter.
''Yeah for about an hour.'' Brittany whispers as she sits back down beside Santana, she smiles as she immediately drops the hoodie to cuddle into her side and kisses the top of her head as she stirs. ''It's okay love, go back to sleep.'' She murmurs softly as she gently runs her thumb over her bump.
''I always wondered what you and Ames would be like as parents.'' Susan whispers as she watches her daughter, soothingly run her hand over Santana's bump so she can drift back off to sleep and smiles lovingly. ''And I absolutely love watching you calm down and go soft, whenever we are alone Britt.''
''I never felt like this before ma.'' Brittany whispers softly as she reclines back in her seat, keeping her hand placed on Santana's bump as she just cuddles closer with a soft content sigh. ''I think I never felt so content in life before.''
''You ever thought, you would be sitting on a plane to visit our family ready to tell them that your grandparents are going to be great grandparents?''
Brittany just shakes her head and smiles slightly. ''Not after our last trip back.'' She mutters with a soft sigh, hearing her mother just growl at the mention of it.
Flashback three years ago:
''Well holy fuck, look who turned into an adult and decided to become hot as fuck.''
Brittany laughs standing up from the couch she is sitting on with her girlfriend as her aunt Holly walks in and quickly jogs over to tackle her in a hug. ''Aunt Holl's!''
''Hey sweetcheeks.'' Holly greets her niece with a grin, she laughs as Amelia slides over after sprinting down the stairs, squealing her name and stumbles back as she also tackles her in a hug. ''How are my favorite nieces doing?''
''We are your only nieces aunt Holl's.'' Amelia states laughing as she pulls out of the hug.
''Well thank god for that.'' Holly mutters underneath her breath as her sister Chloe walks in.
''Sup folks.'' Chloe greets with a grin. ''Merry Christmas!''
Holly turns to her younger sister, her brother in law and two nieces as she sees two beautiful girls standing beside them and smiles after greeting her parents. ''Oh wow, who are these two beauties?''
''Aunt Holl's, aunt Chlo.'' Amelia starts as she tugs Quinn closer. ''This is my girlfriend Quinn, babe please meet my aunts, Chloe and Holly.''
''Oh wow, always knew that one of the twins would ru…''
''And this is my girlfriend Santana.'' Brittany introduces shooting Chloe a warning glare.
''Are you serious?'' Chloe blurts out not noticing her sister just slide behind both of her daughters ready to defend them. ''Since when do we go against gods will?!''
''Since when did we get raised religious?'' Brittany fires back with an eyebrow raised, she shakes her head as Santana tries to pull back and pulls her against her side. ''Nu-uh babe don't pull back just because someone is still focused on living her life thinking god picked her to continue spreading hate.''
''Enough!'' Elizabeth hollers with a shake of her head as she sees Chloe glare at Brittany. ''Chlo, Brittany and Amelia are both happy with their girlfriends and we can all see that.'' She tells her eldest with a frown. ''You either accept those two lovely girls joining us to celebrate the holidays this year, or you don't but just shut up and leave them be!''
''Well I am happy for you girls.'' Holly breaths out as she walks over to them with a grin, ignoring her sister grumbling. ''It's nice to meet you Santana and Quinn.''
''Nice to meet you too Holly.'' Quinn replies with a grin.
''Yeah it really is, we heard a lot about you.'' Santana agrees as they both shake her hand.
''Britt go outside and smoke.'' Elizabeth pleads her granddaughter as she sees her seething knowing how much she hates her aunt's view on things.
''Go honey, we will make sure, she will keep her mouth shut.'' Susan mutters so softly that only the group in front of her hears it.
Santana leans against Amelia's free side as she feels her curl an arm around her waist after Brittany walked off catching the joint her grandpa threw in her direction and sits back down on the couch.
''Why are you all supporting this?'' Chloe asks frowning as soon as she hears the door to the backyard slam shut.
''Why are you trying to get a rise out of my daughters just because they are living their lives and are finally happy?'' Brad just asks with an eyebrow raised.
''Because it's wrong!'' Chloe exclaims glaring at him.
''Well in your eyes it is.'' Santana states done with her homophobic shit. ''But as wrong as you think that we are, it feels right to us and one person in my girlfriend's family being against our relationship won't stop us from being happy.''
''What do you all know about love?'' Chloe sneers. ''You are teens.''
''Are you telling me that Susan and Brad didn't know what love is?'' Santana asks with an eyebrow raised. ''That your parents or Brad's parents didn't know what love is just because they all fell in love with their wives back in high school?''
''That's not the same.'' Chloe exclaims loudly as she sees everyone's eyebrows raise waiting for her answer.
''It is though.'' Brittany states as she walks back into the living room, she walks past her aunt, dropping beside her girlfriend on the couch and shoots Chloe a grin. ''The only difference between us, our folks, Gran, Nana, Pops and Grandpa is that we have girlfriends but the love is the same.''
''She is right.'' Holly agrees. ''Now I am done with hearing you trying to tear them down.'' She adds as she shoots her sister a glare. ''You either accept it, or you know where the door is Chloe.''
''I agree with Holly.'' Elizabeth breaths out. ''Stop trying to find mistakes in the girls lives, first start getting your life in order before you can judge because from my point of view, I can see that my granddaughters are happy with their girlfriend's, whereas you are still single and desperately trying to find happiness yourself.''
''A change of mind would do you good Chloe.'' Susan tells her sister. ''Stop hating less and show more love, as soon as you do something good, something good will also happen to you.''
''I can't believe you all support this!''
''I can't believe you can't support real love.'' Brad breaths out leaning down to kiss the head of the four teens sitting in front of him. ''I know none of you can see how good Q and San are for our girls, but we do and if I hear another bad word send in their direction I won't hesitate to defend the four of them.'' He warns locking eyes with Chloe.
Holly sighs as Chloe opens her mouth to say something and stands up grabbing her arm. ''We will be having a little talk outside.'' She tells her sister, she looks over her shoulder shooting the teens a wink and pushes her sister into the kitchen. ''Teens get settled upstairs, we will all call you down for dinner!''
''Oh she's fucked.'' Susan breaths out laughing as she hears the door leading to the backyard slam shut seconds after Holly pulled Chloe out of the living room.
''What the hell went wrong in her life?'' Amelia just grumbles softly.
''She didn't find a man so she opted to fuck the bible and those sayings are imprinted now.''
Santana covers her mouth to silence her laughter as everyone just turns to Brittany in disgust and shakes her head. ''Shit that's nasty, mi amor.''
Brittany just laughs wincing as three different hands slap the back of her head and raises her hands in surrender. ''You all have a better explanation?''
''Nope.'' Elizabeth breaths out chuckling as Brad doubles over laughing loudly. ''That sounds about right.''