-Chapter 23-

-Santana pov-

It's been 4 days that my mom came to live with us. Its been 4 days she's been trying to get Judy gone. It's been 4 days judys been losing it. I'm honestly scared to go to school today. Rachel has also been under a bunch of stress and this isn't helping. I sigh and walk to the car when there's yelling.

"THATS IT!" I make sure Rachel gets to Lucy before running back inside "FUCK YOU! Santana was better off with out you! You are nothing like the Maribel that I grew up with!"

"Wanna talk about not like the person you grew up with?" I hear my mom scoff at Judy as I get closer to the yelling "You certainly have changed with the times! It must really be killing you to let your daughter be with mine and Shelbys!"

"I did what I had to do Russel would stay" I walk into the room and see a angry Judy staring at my angry mom "You've come back and think you deserve a shot at MY girlfriend! You don't just get what you want! I worked to change and get to this point! What the fuck have you done?!"

"I've gone through hell with an abusive husband" My mom growls at Judy "You had a luxurious life you cunt!"

"I was mentally, emotionally, and physically abused too Mari" Judy sighs and the anger disappears "I know what you've been through...I also know it's gonna take more time before you're ready for anything"

"Don't tell me what to do!" My mom shakes her head and glares at Judy "I'm going to take my daughter from this hell hole and away from that bastard child in the bastard child and from your miserable excuse of a daughter!"

"Watch what you say" Both moms turn toward me and I try to hold back everything going on in my head "We are ready to go Judy"

"Alright" Judy looks back at my mom "I'd love to have a actual chat for once later if you can"

My mom goes to reach for me but I move "Don't" She pulls her hand back and I glare at her "You don't touch or talk to me until you've apologize to my girlfriends and unborn child"

I don't wait for her response to me. I walk out of the room and to the car. Judy follows behind me and we leave for school. I put my arm around Rachel and hold her close. I love her, Lucy, and the baby. My mom won't make me move.

She gave that right up a while ago.

-Maribel pov-

I look at where Santana disappeared and sigh. There goes my chance with my daughter. Shelbys gonna kill me when they get back. I slink my way upstairs and to my bedroom. I start packing my things up. I know I'm out once they come back.

I walk with my bags past the girls room and stop. I walk in and look around it. I smile when I see Santana's things. My eyes stop on a picture by the bed. The girls share the table and have random photos all over it. But close to the middle is a baby photo of Santana with me holding her.

I pick it up and sit on the bed. I trace my fingers over us being happy in the photo. I feel my tears start to fall as I look at the photo more and more. I stand up and a book falls from the bed. I pick it up and see Santana's hand writing on it. I know I shouldn't open it but I do.

"August 11, 2008" I look down the page and frown "Oh wow"

'Another school year another disappointment. My parents are fighting again and I have to walk to school. They promised this year would be different...it's not. It's actually been so much worse. They are leaving a bunch and barely home.

When they are home they just fight. Maybe I'm the reason.'

I skim some pages and stop on a random page.

'October 7th, 2009

I've been slushing Rachel so much. I just can't help it though! She's wearing those damn argyle skirts and animal sweaters! She looks so damn cute! I just wanna hold onto her and never let her go! But I've ruined that shot.

I also have a small crush on Lucy Quinn Fabray. I still remember her being Lucy Caboosey. I thought she was a beautiful butterball. Now she's had surgeries cause of her dad and her mom can't say anything. Her mom is so brainwashed by Russell's fist and words.

My goal now is to save all three of them. I just got to find a way. That's all for now'

I flip to more recently and see Monday's entry.

'November 28, 2011

My mom is back in my life finally. I'm happy to have her free from dad but...she doesn't approve of my relationship. I finally have the girls I've wanted and am happy with myself! But she wants me to leave them. She hasn't said it but her face told it all.

I wish I could make her see the love in the house. I think she's so broken from love though. I wish I could have my mom back. I never really got to meet the fully there one but...I know she's a good woman. I have to go! The girls don't know I have this diary and I wanna keep it that way.'

I close the book and wipe my tears. I put it on the bed and stand up. I put the photo down and start sprinting. My lungs feel like their on fire but I don't care. I need to get to the school. I need to apologize to my family.

I need to make things right.

-Time skip-Judy pov-

"Come in Mrs. Lois!" I hold my homework sheets up "I have a student watching my class! Just take these to the printer please!"

"Fine" She starts taking the papers when the office doors burst open "Can I help you mam?"

"I-i-I have to...apol...apologize" I turn and see a pit of breath Maribel "Is the room spinning?"

"Sit down" I look at Mrs. Lois "Get her some water please!"

She nods and quickly rushes out of the room. I help Maribel to a seat in the office. She takes some deep breaths and slowly gets her breathing under control. Mrs. Lois returns with a water cup and gives it to Maribel.

"Drink dear" Maribel does and after a bit she's better "You gonna be ok?"

"Yeah" Maribel looks up at me "I'm sorry...I'm so sorry about the past 4 days and this morning..you didn't deserve it"

"Thank you" I take the seat beside her "So...I take it you found Santana's diary?"

"You know?" I nod with a smile "It falls out a lot huh?"

"It's a big book under a mattress" I look at Maribel with a smirk "Reminds me of someone else that did that"

"Yeah" Maribel smiles and nods "My mattress was a bad hiding spot"

"Yes it was" I playfully nudge her and we both chuckle "We used to always be like this"

"Then Russel and Diego came into our lives" We both sigh "I wanna try to be a good mom"

"I know it's deep inside of you" She looks at me with a big smile "Wanna go talk with her?"

"Don't you have class?" The bell rings "Oh"

We stand up and I get her signed in. We walk to the glee room and one question pops in my head. I look at Maribel and we both stop at the door.

"Did you run the whole way here?" She nods and my jaw drops "That's about ten blocks away!"

"Yeah" Maribel pulls at her shirt "Dont smell the sweat?"

We both chuckle again but stop when there's a gasp. We look up and see Santana looking at us shocked. I put a hand on Maribels shoulder and give her a gentle push. She slowly walks toward Santana as the rest of the club starts showing up.

I look at the door and see a confused and angry Shelby. I give her a smile and walk over to her. I put my arm around her and I feel her relax. We both watch as Maribel stops right in front of Santana.

"I would've preferred a less public chat but this works" Maribel takes a deep breath before continuing "I'm sorry about not being the best mom in the past and not immediately accepting your relationship. I'm sorry about this morning and the last four days I've been at the house..I wanna be a good mom and I don't know how but I wanna try! If you'd let me"

"All I've ever wanted is my mom" Santana throws her arms around Maribel "Just please try to accept me"

"Will do" Maribel wraps her arms around Santana "I'll try my best to be the best mom like Judy and Shelby"

"I want you to be you" Santana and Maribel break apart. Santana smiles and side steps "I have someone I want you to officially meet"

"Who?" Maribel looks at everyone confused "Are there more to the relationship?"

"No" Santana smiles and leads Maribel to Lucy and Rachel "These are my girlfriends Rachel and Lucy"

"It's nice to officially meet you as Santana's mom" Maribel shakes their hands "I hope you treat my girl the way she deserves"

"They do" Santana grabs Maribels hand and puts it on Rachel's stomach "This is your grandchild Juniper"

"Well then" Maribel smiles and crouches down to be head level with Rachel's stomach "I can't wait to meet you in the future juniper"

I smile at seeing my old friend shining through. Maybe everything can be ok. Maybe this is the beginning of a better future.

But I'm gonna keep my eyes on her the whole way.