-Chapter-81-Solo and Duet-

-Maribel pov-

After a long 4 weeks I can officially say I have been apart of a bunch of adoptions. We were able to adopt the kids and get it all set up. Now their rooms like nicer and they all are so happy! We also got them all some late Christmas gifts.

Now we are closer to Regionals. Which we get to host here! So after all the stress of the adoptions we are now battling into Regionals. I know the girls already are pushing for who they want to do a solo.

I just really hope they can do great. I haven't said but my job rests in their hands. The board just sees us as a money grab. So if they lose and don't go to nationals I'm gone. I throw a stapler in anger and freeze.

"So wanna talk?" I raise my eyes to see my girlfriends "Or are you gonna just keep holding in whatever has you upset?"

"Is that a option?" I get a glare from Judy and sigh "My job rests in the Blazers hands"

"You don't think to tell us that?!" I look away from Shelby "We are your girlfriends! You should tell us this sort of stuff!"

"I don't wanna add stress to the Blazers" I shake my head and try to stand up "Just wanna focus on not hurting when I walk"

"Maybe if you stopped being afraid of hurting Santana and did your stuff" I don't look at Judy and fall back into my chair "She'll be happy that you are able to walk! Just try ok?"

"She's in that chair for life cause I was a bad mom" I look at the chair I'm sitting in "She's stuck in one of these cause I couldn't help her in time"

"We all messed up with that Mari" I look up at Shelby "But would you honestly want to see her happy because her mom can walk or happy because you are lying and then accidentally move your leg?"

I know my answer and don't respond. I wheel toward the door and they move aside. I wheel out of the office area and to the library. I stop at the door and see Santana happily spinning.

I smile and open the door. I wheel toward her and she stops. She smiles at me and wheels toward me. We stop with some space in between. I take a deep breath and notice her face go confused.

"I've only known this for a little bit...so don't get mad ok?" I push up on my handles and stand up to the best of my abilities "The doctors said I could stand and walk if I do some physical therapy"

"That's great!" I sit back and when I don't share her smile she frowns "What's wrong?"

"I didn't wanna tell you" Her confusion is back "I didn't wanna upset you because you are...because you are handicapped because I failed! Because you will never be able to walk again because I am a bad mom!"

"I don't blame you" Santana grabs my hands and smiles "If anything...this has been a good thing! It's taught me so many things I needed to learn on my own...it's help me realize what I have to live for"

"So you are ok with me walking?" Santana nods and I smile "I'm glad to hear that"

Our small moment is ruined quickly "PLAN RACHEL AT SECTIONALS IS A GO!" We both look at the door and see Lucy "Come on!"

We wheel out quickly and to the club room. When we get there we see everyone sitting in the chairs. We get into our spots as Rachel comes in. She seems confused but sits.

"Alright!" Shelby stands beside the piano "We all are on our way to sectionals! I really would like to get our parts and songs on paper so...who's trying for solos?"

"I am" Rachel stands up "I'm sure this will be tough competition so I'm gonna try my hardest!"

Rachel walks to the piano and starts to play. I smile at how well she's learned how to play recently. She's gotten better definitely.

-Rachel singing-

Every night in my dreams

I see you, I feel you

That is how I know you go on

Far across the distance

And spaces between us

You have come to show you go on

Near, far, wherever you are

I believe that the heart does go on

Once more you open the door

And you're here in my heart

And my heart will go on and on

Love can touch us one time

And last for a lifetime

And never let go 'til we're gone

Love was when I loved you

One true time I hold to

In my life we'll always go on

Near, far, wherever you are

I believe that the heart does go on

Once more you open the door

And you're here in my heart

And my heart will go on and on

You're here, there's nothing I fear

And I know that my heart will go on

We'll stay forever this way

You are safe in my heart

And my heart will go on and on

Everyone claps and Rachel takes a bow. She sits back in her seat and everyone shared a secret nod. Shelby waits for the signal and gets it from Cherry. She steps forward again.

"Alright!" She smiles and looks around "Anyone else trying out for a solo?"

No one puts their hands up "I take that as a no" I look at Rachel with a smile "You're our soloist!"

"Why do I feel like that was set up?" No one says anything and Rachel stands up "You all really aren't going to try?"

"Rachel the plan used to be to never have you sing with the warblers" Blaine stands up and walks to her "We all know your talent can get us a win...are you ok with this?"

"If you all agree ok" Rachel smiles "I have a feeling you al have other things shoved up your sleeves"

"We may have or duo picked out too" Blaine smiles "Can I get Nick and Jeff here?"

The two come down and Blaine hands them music. He goes to the piano and starts to play.

-Nick-Jeff-Both-

Now I've had the time of my life

No, I never felt like this before

Yes, I swear it's the truth

And I owe it all to you

Cause I've had the time of my life

And I owe it all to you

I've been waiting for so long

Now I've finally found someone to stand by me

We saw the writing on the wall

As we felt this magical fantasy

Now with passion in our eyes

There's no way we could disguise it secretly

So we take each other's hand

Cause we seem to understand the urgency

Just remember

You're the one thing

I can't get enough of

So I'll tell you something

This could be love

Because

I've had the time of my life

No, I never felt like this before

Yes, I swear it's the truth

And I owe it all to you

Hey, baby

With my body and soul

I want you more than you'll ever know

So we'll just let it go

Don't be afraid to lose control

No

Yes, I know what's on your mind

When you say

Stay with me tonight

(Stay with me)

I've had the time of my life

No, I never felt like this before

Yes, I swear it's the truth

And I owe it all to you

Cause I had the time of my life

And I've searched through every open door

Till I found the truth

And I owe it all to you

Now I've had the time of my life

No, I never felt like this before

(Never felt this way)

Yes, I swear it's the truth

And I owe it all to you

I've had the time of my life

No, I never felt this way before

(Never felt this way)

Yes, I swear it's the truth

(It's the truth)

And I owe it all to you

Cause I had the time of my life

(The time of my life)

And I've searched through every open door

Till I found the truth

And I owe it all to you

The club cheers and the boys both smile. With these two sets we are ready to win. I can't see any way we could possibly lose. My job is secure.

Things really are going upwards!