-Chapter 64-Hold on-

-Alex pov-

"Alright!" Emma claps and looks at Angela then me "This is our first meeting to talk about our drug and personal problems"

"Nothing leaves right?" Angela looks at me and Emma nervously "I...I don't think I can handle that"

"Nothing will leave the room unless I have to report something" Emma looks at Angela worried "There's nothing I need to report right?"

Angela looks at the ground "If everything was bad around you and your fault would you speak up?" Angela looks back up at Emma "Nothing will ever be good"

"Angela what's going on?" She doesn't look over at me "Angel?"

"He doesn't come home much anymore" I share a confused and worried look with Emma "When he does...He beats us both"

"Your uncle?" Angela gives Emma a tiny nod "Why does he beat you and your Aunt?"

"She as memory issues" Angela sways back and forth in her seat "She forgets his name sometimes...She forgets dinner sometimes and then he gets mad"

"How often does he hit you?" Angela shrugs "Is that cause you can't remember or cause it's been so much?"

"Is there a difference?" Angela sighs "Like I said he's not home much"

"So the drugs help?" Angela nods "Why did you start Alex?"

I look at Emma "Started as a rebellion" I look over at Angela who watches me intrigued "But it became my escape from reality and the shit I didn't want to be involved in"

"Why kind of" I look at Emma with a smirk "'Shit' Did you not wanna be involved in?"

"Living" My smirk falls and I look at my hands "I smoked cause I knew what it could do and tried to OD so many times"

"You tried?" I look at Angela and nod "Why?"

"My mom wasn't the and neither was my dad" I sigh and go on "They tried though...Then I met the guy who I thought was best for me...things went bad and he got mixed up in the wrong gang...I watched him die beside my dad because of the leader"

"How did you get through all of that?" I look over at Emma "What did you do?"

"Drugs" I look over to Angela "They make you feel good for a small while but then reality still catches up"

Angela looks away from me "I don't wanna die" I see a tear fall down her face "I wanna grow old with Dotty"

"That girl wants to grow old with you" Angela looks up at Emma confused "I can see the love she has for you so much"

"She speaks the truth" Angela looks at me with a smile "I think we are good for today"

"Agreed" Emma stands up "I'll see you two tomorrow"

We all walk out and I walk with Angela. I see her in my peripheral looking like she has something to ask. I look over at her and point to the library. She nods and we walk in.

"Hey Alex" I wave at Santana as she passes with the book cart "Everything go well in the meeting?"

"Perfect start" I look at Angela and point toward the closest side door "Go in there for now"

She nods and walks away "Is she ok?" I nod and walk to my desk "What are you doing?"

"Something" I pick up the phone and hit the office button "Call Dotty down to the library Mari"

I hang up and walk to the room where Angela is. I open the door and walk in. I walk to the closet and pull out my makeup bag. I walk to the table and pull out my make up wipes.

"Dotty is going to be here and I know Emma is wanting to help you just as much as me" I slide the wipes toward Angela "You have a chance to be free"

"I'm scared what will happen to my Aunt" Angela looks at the wipes "If I leave what will happen?"

"We will get her into a nice home and put your uncle away" I grab one of Angela's hands and look her in the eyes "We will save you Angela"

Angela looks at the wipes and uses her free hand to pull one out. As she pulls it toward her face Dotty opens the door. I look at Angela and she nods.

"We got somethings to talk about" Angela looks at Dotty with teary eyes "Please sit and stay"

"I wouldn't wanna be anywhere else" Dotty walks over and sits "I love you"

I smile and walk out of the room. I close the door and walk to my seat. I see Santana look at me confused but just shake my head. In here and right now is not a good time.

-time skip-Angela pov-

Telling Dotty everything was weightlifting. I feel so much more free. I've had to tell others because of not putting back on any cover up. But I don't care.

Emma has already called and she said she'd keep me updated on my uncle. My aunt has been moved quickly into a nice home thanks to Maribel. She made sure they were good people taking care of her. I even get a bunch of visiting time!

I've slowly stopped seeing glee kids throughout the day. I think Alex is confused too. When I was in the library and asked she shrugged. We have a odd little family.

As I walk toward the glee room I see Alex. I look at her confused and she looks the same. We both stop outside the doors. We both look at the doors then each other.

"You think they got a surprise for us?" I nod and she smiles "I think we should keep them waiting"

"I'd agree" There's some shuffling around the door "I think we should leave"

"Agreed" I hold in my laughter "Maybe we should just walk away now"

"Stop being mean" We both look at Maribel "Go into the room"

We chuckle and walk in. Everyone quickly gets into a group in front of us. I tilt my head in confusion at Dotty. She just smiles and music starts.

We are put into seat and I look up at Maribel. She just smiles and steps away. We look back at the group and I realize the song finally.

-Dotty-Shelby-Group-

When you try your best, but you don't succeed

When you get what you want but not what you need

When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep

Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face

When you lose something, you can't replace

When you love someone, but it goes to waste

Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home

And ignite your bones

And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below

When you're too in love to let it go

But if you never try, you'll never know

Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home

And ignite your bones

And I will try to fix you

Tears stream down your face

When you lose something, you cannot replace

Tears stream down your face and I

Tears stream down your face

I promise you, I will learn from my mistakes

Tears stream down your face and I

Lights will guide you home

And ignite your bones

And I will try to fix you

We both clap and go to stand but stop. Music starts again and we stay sitting. I notice Judy and Maribel have sat down beside Alex. I smile and look back at the group.

-Dotty-Shelby-Group-

You're not alone, together we stand

I'll be by your side, you know, I'll take your hand

When it gets cold and it feels like the end

There's no place to go, you know, I won't give in

No, I won't give in

Keep holding on

'Cause you know we'll make it through

We'll make it through

Just stay strong

'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you

There's nothing you can say, nothing you can do

There's no other way when it comes to the truth

So keep holding on

'Cause you know we'll make it through

We'll make it through

So far away, I wish you were here

Before it's too late, this could all disappear

Before the doors close and it comes to an end

With you by my side, I will fight and defend

I'll fight and defend, yeah, yeah

Keep holding on

'Cause you know we'll make it through

We'll make it through

Just stay strong

'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you

There's nothing you can say, nothing you can do

There's no other way when it comes to the truth

So keep holding on

'Cause you know we'll make it through

We'll make it through

Hear me when I say, when I say I believe

Nothing's gonna change

Nothing's gonna change destiny

Whatever is meant to be will work out perfectly

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Keep holding on

'Cause you know we'll make it through

We'll make it through

Just stay strong

'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you

There's nothing you can say, nothing you can do

There's no other way when it comes to the truth

So keep holding on

'Cause you know we'll make it through

We'll make it through

Keep holding on

Keep holding on

There's nothing you can say, nothing you can do

There's no other way when it comes to the true

So keep holding on

'Cause you know we'll make it through

We'll make it through

I get up out of my seat and walk toward Dotty. She smiles and holds open her arms. I walk into them and hug her. I cry some time but I still hug her.

"I love you so much" I give her a quick kiss and look at the group "Thank you"

"We are a family" Rachel puts a hand on my shoulder "We will be here for each other"

Theres a cheer and a group hug. I laugh as everyone joins in. I love this little family of ours. I feel like I can really make it through all of this now. I finally have a safe place and thinks could get better.

I really hope everything gets better.