-Chapter 38- Picnic Fix-
-Judy pov-
Shelby didn't talk to us all weekend. She would stay away from us at all times. At dinner she would talk with the girls and find ways around talking to us. I've never understood hurt like this. I'm currently wheeling Santana into the Blazers room.
"Judy?" I stop and look down at Santana "Are you and mom going to leave Shelby?"
"No" I let out a defeated sigh "I don't know"
"That's not how love works" I look at her and see her getting flustered "I-I-it doesn't work th-that way! I-I-if you love so-som-someone you fight!"
"Settle down Santana" I put a hand on her shoulder "The stuttering happens when you get flustered doesn't it?"
"It just st-st-started" she takes a deep breath "I know...you all love..each other"
"You're a wise young woman" I give her a forehead kiss and start wheeling her again "How do we get her back wise owl?"
"Weeeelll" Santana locks the chair and looks up at me "I got a idea"
-Time skip-Shelby pov-
"MOM!" Rachel runs down to me with her phone in hand "SANTANA SAID SHES STUCK IN THE AUDITORIUM!"
"Shit" I run to the door "Everyone follow me!"
I rush out of the room with the blazers following behind. I hear some whispers but can't focus on them. Santana is in trouble and I need to get to her. I finally reach the auditorium and freeze.
"Rachel?" I take a step in more and look back at the doors "What's going on?"
"Fixing the issue you all refuse to!" Rachel's snaps and the lights turn on "Good luck mom!"
The doors close and I run to it. I push on it but it won't budge. I bang on it and ram my shoulder into trying to get out.
"Trust me" I look at the stage to see a arm tied Maribel "It won't work"
"The hell?" I walk up to her and start undoing the rope "Who tricked you into here?"
"Same one that had this crazy plan" Judy walks up to us holding a picnic basket "We are apparently also testing the cooking clubs skills right now"
"Last time I did that I got sick" I sigh "I hope they have gotten better"
Judy sets up the picnic blanket and food. We all sit down and soon more lights come on. I look behind us and see cardboard trees up behind us and props making it look like a park.
"How much time did they have?!" Maribel looks around at everything and then at us "Don't they have class?!"
"Teachers are moooorrrree...flexible with when they do work if at all" She rolls her eyes and sighs "What?"
"Nothing" I raise a disbelieving eyebrow "It was nothing!"
"Just that I taught at one school that didn't make me teach and now I'm at this one right?" Maribel doesn't respond and I scoff "I'm sorry we all don't have some bastards divorce money to throw around and just become dean of a damn school!"
"Well if you really want to be a teacher you should teach!" Maribel waves her arms around "This isn't teaching! This is letting shit happen in chaos! It's like your parents never taught you anything sometimes!"
"You shut the hell up bitch" I get up and stand over her angry "Cause of the next thing out of your mouth isn't worry I'm gonna beat you down"
"Then beat me down!" Maribel gets up and in my face "I bet you won't even do a single bit of damage!"
"Girls please" Judy stands up and tries to separate us "Let's not fight! We love each other! We fight for each other not against!"
"Who told you I ever loved her?" I can't help but take a step back as hurt runs through me "Maybe I was doing what I had to do I could have you? Ever think about that?!"
"I see" I shake my head and walk off the stage "If this door doesn't open I'm ending the club"
The door opens and reveals Rachel "Lets go to the mansion and pack" I look back up at the stage "We obviously aren't wanted"
"Make sure you fill up the tank asshole!" I don't acknowledge Maribel and keep walking "You best be out when I get there!"
I walk out to the car with Rachel and sit in the driver seat. I wipe the tears that fall and start the car up. I drive to a gas station near by and fill up the can in the back. I'll fill it up at the mansion.
It's a real quiet ride to the mansion. Fran asks what's happening but I don't respond. I grab beths stuff I bought, Rachel's stuff we bought, and all of my stuff. I load up my minivan and get inside.
"Mom?" I look back at Rachel who's holding Beth "What about Brittany?"
"It'll be better for her here" I send her a smile "She can come over whenever you want"
Rachel nods and we start driving. There's only one place I can go. I just hope my parents won't mind. I'll find another teaching position tomorrow. Maybe we could get a head start for New York.
That sounds good.
-Time skip-Maribel pov-
"Shelby?" I walk into the quiet house and loo around "Shelby? A-are you here? I...I'm sorry about earlier! Let's talk...please"
"She's gone" I see Fran holding the bag she came here with "I'm going too"
"Fran" Judy walks in from behind me "Let's not do anything rashly!"
"I came here for family" She shakes her head and wipes her tears "This isn't a family anymore"
"Baby girl please" Judy reaches out to her "Stay...I can't lose you again"
"Fix the home then maybe" Fran gives Judy a hug then walks out the door "Good luck"
"Oh god" I fall to my knees and start feeling numbness spread "What did I do?"
"You messed up" Judy sighs and shakes her head "I lost my granddaughter, my daughters, and a woman I love! Now we have to hope that our other three come home! You know what? This isn't a home! Not right now!"
"I need to fix this" I feel my tears start falling "I don't know how to fix this"
"I still love you" I look up at Judy who shakes her head again "I can forgive you for a lot but making me lose my daughter again...you got a lot to make up for"
"I know" I struggle to stand up "I'll get Fran and everyone back...somehow"
"You're on the couch tonight" I go to reach for her but she steps away "Not tonight...just not tonight"
I watch her walk away and I'm on the ground again. I don't even hear the girls come in from my crying. I don't deserve them comforting me. I don't want them comforting me.
I want Judy and Shelby. I want my whole family. I want this to be a home again...I want the love.
I need to fix this.
-time skip-Shelby pov-
I'm driving toward my parents house when I see a hitchhiker. I slow down and notice they look familiar. Wait a minute!
"Fran?!" The girl jumps as I yell out the window "Get your ass in this van!"
She quickly runs and hops in "H-hey" she cringed as I glare "I left cause I don't wanna be separated from everyone...I wanna be a family"
"So you were gonna hitchhike?!" She nods and I sigh "You're coming with us"
"Hey" Rachel hands up half of her vegan cookie "Want some?"
"Thanks" Fran takes it and then takes a bit "It's good"
I smile at the interaction and head back on my way. It's a long ride to my parents house but it's no longer as quiet. I smile as the girls talk and at the familiarity of it. At least Beth will have someone from the house.
I just hope the girls will be ok. I know this could've been handled better but I can't be bigger when you attack my past and family. Maybe tomorrow when I hand in my resignation she'll understand. Frans a adult she could come to New York with us.
Mental note: find New York listings tonight and jobs.
