"I'm sorry, What?"
"I know it seems sudden to you and completely inappropriate because of the agreement we had but I am in love with your daughter sir and I want to officially be with her."
"Completely inappropriate is the understatement of the year, Fabray! How the hell did this even happen?" The older Lopez puts his hands over his face exhaling deeply "Quinn, when I asked you to help and look after my daughter, I never…"
"YOU WHAT?"
Both pairs of eyes whip towards the door where Santana stands crossing her arms
"You asked her to do what?"
Shaking his head Felipe raises his hands "Mija, it's not what you think"
"Oh it's exactly what I think!"
She now angles her body towards the blonde "Is that why you were so flirty with me during basic? And why wouldn't you date me?"
Standing, Quinn reaches for her hands "San, It's not like that"
"Dont" Pulling away she shakes her head "Don't touch me, you know I expected my dad to pull some shit like this but not you."
Turning to leave the office she slams the office door.
"San wait" The blonde tries
"You know what Fabray it's fine, I was only a project for you and you were only a bet for me. Looks like we're both even"
Stopping in her tracks she reaches for the brunette's arm
"What the hell did you just say to me, a bet?"
"You heard me, during basic everyone noticed how you shamelessly threw yourself at me and to be honest, I was just going to keep my distance but after a few of the guys started a bet that I didn't have the juice,"
Looking the blonde up and down she shrugging as she smirks
"Looks like I had more than enough, huh"
Leaving a stunned blonde in her wake, Santana squares her shoulders leaving the office.
"I have nothing to say to you" Santana growls from her couch
"Mija, it's been weeks, please talk to me."
"You played me Dad, you used Quinn against me"
Removing his jacket, the older Lopez takes a seat next to his daughter
"I had no idea you and Quinn were going to get serious Mija, and you can't be mad at her, she agreed to help as a favor to me."
Rolling her eyes she turns away from him.
"Listen to me Santana, Quinn risked a lot coming to my office and telling me what she did. And right now, her career and promotion are on the line Mija"
That causes Santana to look at her father "She hasn't even tried to patch things up…If you think...Wait. What happened?"
"Carmel is going after her and stop the promotion, saying there was favortism and possibly sexual harassment towards you, on her part"
"What the fuck! Dad, you know none of that is true right? Quinn would NEVER"
Patting his daughter's knee, he nods "He apparently has one of her ex girlfriends as a character witness but trust me, I know Mija, I've known Quinn since she first enlisted and you better believe I'll be speaking on her behalf. I just wanted you to know why she hasn't been in touch with you. They confiscated everything from her apartment and she has to stay with MP while the investigation continues"
Sitting absolutely stunned, her mind running a mile a minute as she thinks of how she can help, causes her father to laugh
"I know that look Mija, relax, she's okay. I promise."
"Can I see her?"
"She's not supposed to have contact with anyone other than me right now. Normally I would help you but we don't want to hurt her in the process"
Nodding, Santana exhales turning to face her father "I love her Dad"
Smiling, her father pulls his daughter into his arms "I know you do Mija, and trust me, she loves you. Listen, over the years I've seen many people attempt to woo her, a few succeeded but I've never seen her act the way she did that day, in my office."
"Can you do me a favor, Papi?"
"Maybe"
"Can you tell her I love her, I'm here and I'm going to help anyway I can"
As Mr Lopez leaves the apartment he embraces his daughter "No matter what happens in the next couple of months, Santana, I will always be proud of you and I will ALWAYS love you."
"Are you sure you want to do this, either or you both could be dishonorably discharged?"
Nodding, Santana fixes her ASU "I have to do something Papi, I won't sit around while they try to make her a monster. Just please don't tell her I'm here, not yet."
Her father nods turning to enter the courtroom
"Wait" Santana whispers grabbing her fathers arm
"What Mija?"
"Whatever happens in there and whatever is said, I need you to know something"
Shaking his head he puts his hand on her shoulder "None of that, nothing they say will ever change anything between us, okay? You just focus on Quinn"
As both Lopez's nod the courtroom door is opened and they are ushered in. Glancing back, Quinn's eyes widen as they begin to water. Santana takes a seat next to her father and when she removes her hat, their eyes meet.
Santana mouths I love you causing Quinn to nod before returning the gesture.
As the judge enters the courtroom, everyone stands.
"Now, First sergeant Fabray, as you know one of your fellow officers, officer Carmel, has brought up charges against you and they read as follows; Favoritism towards female recruits, and one count sexual harassment/advancement towards a fellow officer named…..
Santana Lopez who is the daughter of Sergeant Major Lopez, both who are present today. How do you plead?"
The blonde stands, clasping her hands behind her back before lifting her chin
"Not Guilty, your honor"
The judge nods, thanking the jury while taking a few notes before deciding to resume the case, the next day at 0800.
As the courtroom empties, Santana remains seated staring at the seat she will have to take sometime this week. Wondering why anyone would make such false accusations against someone who puts others before herself.
Hearing the side door open, her ears perk when she hears a voice that she's missed.