Thank you everyone who has loved this story. This is the last chapter at least for now. I will be writing a sequel to this story at some point in the near future.
Over the next three years, Santana releases two more albums as her fame continues to grow. She's becoming a household name and has been nominated for six Grammys, winning one for Breakout Artist of the Year. Brett is very supportive, encouraging her to take advantage of every opportunity she is given. He travels with her during the off season.
Brett's own fame has grown as well. He's the face of the Giants and one of the top players in MLB. The Giants end up repeating as World Series Champs the following year. They have won division every year. Santana always makes sure that she can be at every playoff game to support Brett.
They each have very busy schedules especially during the summer. There are points where they will go weeks without being in the same physical space. They manage to make it work though.
"Sorry you lost honey." Santana says wrapping her arms around his neck.
"It sucks less with you here." Brett says.
The Giants had just lost the NL pennant.
"Is Jake still in there?" Quinn asks.
"Yeah, he's taking the loss really hard." Brett says.
Quinn and Jake are still dating and moved in together about a year ago.
"I guess I should go comfort him." Quinn says heading in.
"Are you hungry or do you just want to go home?" Santana asks knowing that he might not be up for going out.
"Let's go out to eat." Brett says his stomach rumbling.
Santana smiles, glad that he wants to go out. She has big news to tell him, that she hopes he'll be happy about.
"Do you have anywhere in mind?" Santana asks.
"Let's go to Anthony's." Brittany says wrapping his arm around as they walk to his car.
"Were we had our first day." Santana says smiling. "We haven't been there in a long time."
"I know, that's why I think it would be a great place to go." Brett says opening her car door.
He's trying to not let it show, but he's nervous. Tonight, is the night he's going to propose. He's been thinking about it for a while now and now just seems like the right time.
"You don't seem as upset as normal that you lost." Santana says once they're in the car.
"Honestly, I'm just glad that I get to spent more time with you now." Brett says. "Sure, I still hate to lose but with you here, it's way easier to deal with."
"If you say so." Santana says shaking her head.
Brett just smiles at this.
"Do you have any tours or album stuff to do?" Brett asks.
"Nope, I'm free for the next few months." Santana says.
She had planned this out so they'd have some time to themselves, where they could do whatever, they want, without anything getting in their way.
"So, we both finally have extended time off at the same time." Brett happily says.
"Yes, we do and you're taking me on vacation." Santana tells him.
"Of course,"
When they reach the restaurant, the paparazzi is already waiting for them.
"How did they find us?" Santana asks.
"How do they always know?" Brett says shaking his head.
Brett covers her with his jacket as they walk into the restaurant. The manager comes out to greet them and lead them to a private room.
"We'll make sure you're not bothered." the manager tells them.
"Thank you," Brett says.
He pulls out Santana's chair before sitting down himself.
"We haven't been here in ages." Santana says. "We should come here more often. I love the food and they take good care of us."
"We really should." Brett agrees.
A perky girl comes over, eyeing Brett as Santana shoots daggers at her.
"Hello my name is Alice and I'll be your waitress. Can I start you off with something to drink?" she asks.
"We'll have a battle of your valley red." Brett says knowing what kind of wine Santana likes.
"I'll just have water." Santana says, Brett frowns but shrugs thinking that maybe she just doesn't feel like drinking.
"Okay, I'll be back with your drinks." Alice says winking at Brett.
"The nerve of some people." Santana huffs.
"Don't worry honey, I only have eyes for you." Brett reassures her.
"I know, but I still don't like when others ogle you especially when I'm right here." Santana grumbles.
Brett leans over and gives her a peck on the lips.
"I love you." he says.
Santana gets a soft smile on her face before replying. "I love you too."
The waitress comes back with two glasses of water, the bottle of wine and two empty wine glasses.
"Do you two need some more time or are you ready to order?" Alice says smiling at Brett.
Brett just stares at Santana unsure of what to do.
"He'll have the steak dinner, rare with a salad and I'll have the salmon pasta also with a salad." Santana orders for them.
Alice looks at Brett longingly before leaving.
"I may have to beat down a bitch if she keeps it up." Santana growls. "Thank you for not interacting with her."
"I thought it was for the best." Brett says.
"Well, I appreciate how you handled that." Santana says smiling lovingly at him.
She wants to blurt out her big news, but if she does, they won't eat and she's hungry so she holds it in.
Brett is feeling the same way. He wants to propose now, but he needs to wait until after they eat. He's starving.
"How much wine do you want?" Brett asks pouring himself a cup.
"I don't want any, tonight." Santana says.
"Really?" Brett says a little surprised.
"Yeah, I'll stick with water." Santana says.
"Suit yourself." Brett says pouring more for himself.
Their food is brought out by another server thankfully and they dig into it. Brett is devouring his food.
"Slow down B, I don't want you to choke." Santana says.
Brett takes a very large bite before smiling at her.
Just then Alice comes in. "Do you two need anything else?"
"No, we're fine." Santana replies for them.
Alice lingers for a moment looking at Brett before leaving.
Once they finish eating, both of them are very nervous. Brett clears his throat, working up the courage to speak first.
"San," Brett starts. "I've known since the first time I talked to you that I wanted you in my life. The fact that you came back early from your first tour to help me so I wouldn't get dropped down to the minors, just shows how amazing you are. There's no one else that I would want to spend the rest of my life with. So…..." he gets down on one knee. "Will you, Santana Lopez, do me the honor of becoming my wife?" he asks opening a ring box.
Santana gasps, she had not been expecting this.
"Yes," she says holding out her hand.
She can't believe that he just proposed. She's over the moon that he did.
"I can't believe you just proposed." Santana says smiling.
"I'm glad I was able to surprise you. I wanted it to be special." Brett says smiling as he looks at her, staring at her ring.
"Trust me, I'm very happily surprised." Santana says wrapping her arms around his neck.
She licks her lips, gulping as she's nervous to tell him her big news. She needs to though. Taking a deep breath, she just blurts it out.
"I'm pregnant."
Brett freezes, looking at her as he processes what she just said.
"Did you just say you're pregnant?" Brett asks needing to make sure he heard right.
"Yes, I'm pregnant with our child." Santana says a little nervous he might be upset.
"We're going to have a baby!" Brett happily says smiling.
Santana lets out a breath, smiling herself.
"We're engaged and I'm pregnant." Santana happily says. "What a day."
"Yes, what a day." Brett says. "We're engaged and I'm going to be a father. I can't wait."
"You're really excited?" Santana asks just to be sure.
"Of course, I've wanted to have kids with you since day one." Brett says.
"I think it's time to head home." Santana says wanting to tell their friends and family.
"I'll just pay and have the car brought around back." Brett says beyond happy.
Brett asks Santana the one question on his mind. "How far along are you?"
"Eight weeks, I found out earlier in the week." Santana tells him.
"Can we tell people? My mom will be ecstatic." Brett asks.
"I think we can tell your parents, Quinn and Jake, but no one else until twelve weeks." Santana says.
"Cool," Brett says.
They get home and Santana texts Quinn a picture of her hand with her engagement ring.
From Quinn: OMG! I'm coming over now! I want the whole sappy story!
"Quinn's coming over." Santana says chuckling.
"So, I guess engagement sex will have to wait." Brett says sighing.
"You can wait a few hours, big boy." Santana chuckles.
"I guess, I'm going to Skype my parents then we can tell them all at the same time." Brett says.
To Mom: We have news, can you Skype
From Mom: Yes!
Before Brett can even open Skype, his mom is calling on Skype.
'Mom,' Brett says accepting the call.
'What's the news?' Whitney asks.
'Hold on mom, Quinn and Jake are on their way over to hear as well.' Brett tells her.
'I'm your mother. You need to tell me now.' Whitney demands.
'Whitney don't badger the boy. He'll tell us, right son?' Pierce asks.
'We will,' Santana says coming over. 'I'm sure Quinn and Jake will be here in less than five minutes. Though we can tell you this.' she says holding up her left hand.
'Oh my gosh!' Whitney shrieks. 'You did! You asked her!'
'We're engaged,' Santana happily says.
'Tell me everything!' Whitney demands.
'Honey relax, let them get a word in.' Pierce says knowing how his wife gets.
Just then the front door is thrown open and Quinn comes barreling in with Jake behind her.
"I need the whole story of how this happened now!" Quinn demands rushing over to give Santana a hug.
"Congratulation's man," Jake says slapping Brett on the back.
'Give him a slap on the back from me." Pierce says.
'Quinn honey, give Santana a hug from me.' Whitney says.
'Hi Mr. and Mrs. Pierce, I see they told you too." Quinn says waving at them.
'How many times do I have to say call us Whitney and Pierce.' Whitney says smiling. 'Now that we're all here let's hear about the proposal.' she demands.
"Yes San, let's hear it." Quinn agrees.
"Okay, okay," Santana says holding her hands up in defeat.
She looks over at Brett who just smiles and shrugs. He decides to leave it up to her to tell the proposal however she wants.
'Well, after losing the series tonight we went out to dinner. Brett took us to the restaurant that we went to for our first date, Anthony's. we had a lovely dinner after the manager smuggled us into the backroom away from the paparazzi. Once we ate, Brett got down on one knee and popped the question. I was so surprised I didn't answer at first, then of course I screamed yes.' Santana tells them.
'Please tell me, he at least gave a romantic speech?' Whitney says.
'It was very romantic.' Santana confirms.
'Good job son.' Pierce says giving him the thumbs up.
"That's so sweet." Quinn says.
'Yes, good job B. Santana, you let me know if he causes you any problems and I'll set him straight.' Whitney says.
Brett smiles and Santana silently laughs, shaking her head at him.
'That's not all mom, San dropped the best surprise ever. You're going to be a grandma.' Brett happily tells her.
Whitney shrieks before falling off her chair.
'Honey,' Pierce says bending down to help her.
"We're happy?" Quinn asks wanting to make sure.
"Very," Santana says.
"Congratulations San, I'm so happy for you." Quinn says hugging her tightly.
'I'm going to be a grandma.' Whitney sobs having gotten herself set right up.
"Wow man, I'm so happy for you." Jake says giving him a huge hug.
'I'm so happy for you son.' Pierce says smiling happily at his son.
'Thanks, we're very happy.' Brett says wrapping his arm around Santana.
They talk for another ten minutes with the Pierces before saying goodnight to them.
'You treat her like a queen.' Whitney says to Brett before turning to Santana. 'Don't let him get away with not treating you like a queen.'
'I will,' Santana says.
'Take care and call us if you need anything.' Pierce says.
'We will bye,' Brett says before they end the call.
"We should head home as well." Jake says. "Congratulations again on the engagement and pregnancy."
"Thanks man," Brett says.
"I'm so happy for you. I'll stop by tomorrow and we can start planning the wedding and everything." Quinn says hugging Santana again.
"I can't wait." Santana says waving as they leave.
"This has been the best night of my life." Brett says swooping her up in his arms.
"Even better than winning the World Series?" Santana asks.
"Much better," Brett says carrying her upstairs to bed. "I get to spend the rest of my life with you and our little one."
"We love you too."