-Chapter 36-

-Santana pov-

We are back in school and it SUCKS! I was fine being at home! I was able to cuddle with my girls and not worry about anything! Now we are in McKinley and waiting for Shelby to get here.

I pout when I see Brittany holding onto Sugar beside me. My girlfriends aren't here yet. They had to talk. I just want my beautiful and pregnant girlfriend along with, my in control and crazy one. The door opens and I smile.

Lucy walks in front of everyone while Rachel sits beside me. I look at her confused and she just smiles. I look back at Lucy to see her looking nervous. Judy comes in confused and sits down beside Rachel. Mom falls after and sits down too.

"I am not sure how to sing this so I guess I'm doing it cause of my mom and for Rachel since the musical got stopped" She takes a deep breath and looks at mom on the piano "I'm ready"

-Lucy-

I don't wanna talk

About things we've gone through

Though it's hurting me

Now it's history

I've played all my cards

And that's what you've done too

Nothing more to say

No more ace to play

The winner takes it all

The loser's standing small

Beside the victory

That's her destiny

I was in your arms

Thinking I belonged there

I figured it made sense

Building me a fence

Building me a home

Thinking I'd be strong there

But I was a fool

Playing by the rules

The gods may throw a dice

Their minds as cold as ice

And someone way down here

Loses someone dear

The winner takes it all (Takes it all)

The loser has to fall (Has to fall)

It's simple and it's plain (It's so plain)

Why should I complain (Why complain)

But tell me does she kiss

Like I used to kiss you

Does it feel the same

When she calls your name

Somewhere deep inside

You must know I miss you

But what can I say

Rules must be obeyed

The judges will decide (Will decide)

The likes of me abide (Me abide)

Spectators of the show (Of the show)

Always staying low (Staying low)

The game is on again (On again)

A lover or a friend (Or a friend)

A big thing or a small (Big or small)

The winner takes it all (Takes it all)

I don't wanna talk

If it makes you feel sad

And I understand

You've come to shake my hand

I apologize

If it makes you feel bad

Seeing me so tense

No self-confidence

But you see

The winner takes it all

The winner takes it all

So the winner takes it all

And the loser has to fall

Throw the dice, cold as ice

Way down here, someone dear

Takes it all, has to fall

And it's plain, I complain

"That was wonderful!" Judy gets up and runs to Lucy "You were great!"

"Thanks ma" Lucy looks at Rachel "How was it Broadway bound star?"

"Wonderful" She smiles "Now come sit down!"

She does on my lap and I smile. I barely notice Brittany walk over to Shelby and start talking. I look at her confused then share the look to Sugar. She looks at me and shrugs just as confused. I look back to see Brittany walk where Lucy was. Shelby slowly starts playing.

-Brittany-

No New Year's Day to celebrate

No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away

No first of spring, no song to sing

In fact, here's just another ordinary day

No April rain, no flowers bloom

No wedding Saturday within the month of June

But what it is, is something true

Made up of these three words that I must say to you

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say how much I care

I just called to say I love you

And I mean it from the bottom of my heart

No summer's high, no warm July

No harvest moon to light one tender August night

No autumn breeze, no falling leaves

Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies

No Libra sun, no Halloween

No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring

But what it is, though old, so new

To fill your heart like no three words could ever do

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say how much I care, I do

I just called to say I love you

And I mean it from the bottom of my heart

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say how much I care, I do

I just called to say I love you

And I mean it from the bottom of my heart

Of my heart

(Of my heart) Baby, of my heart

Sugar is up by the end and in Brittanys arms. How long have these two secretly been dating? We all clap as Brittany spins Sugar around. They come and sit down and Shelby spins to face us.

"A very song filled glee day" She smiles and we all clap "Anyone else have one? Maybe we could end early!"

"C-can I?" We all look at Cherry who looks nervous "I'm not the best but I think I can do good"

"Of course" Cherry walks over to mom and then whispers something "I can lower it sure"

-Cherry-

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

We all stare in stunned silence. She looks at us scared and we all slowly start clapping. We definitely weren't ready for that. Shelby take a minute before getting up and clapping.

"Well uhh" She motions to the door "Early dismissal"

Everyone slowly leaves and Cherry skips out. I look at the family who just shrug. We start to get up but Dave walks in. He looks a little scared to be in here.

"I came to audition in quiet" He looks at Shelby "Can I do that now?"

She nods and they both whisper at the piano. She nods and plays him in.

-Dave-

It's nine o'clock on a saturday

Regular crowd shuffles in

There's an old man sittin' next to me

Makin' love to his tonic and gin

He says son can you play me a memory?

I'm not really sure how it goes

But it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete

When I wore a younger man's clothes

La-la-la de-de da

La-la de-de da da-da

Sing us a song you're the piano man

Sing us a song tonight

Well we're all in the mood for a melody

And you've got us feelin' alright

Now John at the bar is a friend of mine

He gets me my drinks for free

And he's quick with a joke or to light up your smoke

But there's someplace that he'd rather be

And the waitress is practicing politics

As the businessmen slowly get stoned

Yes they're sharing a drink they call loneliness

But it's better than drinkin' alone

Sing us the song you're the piano man

Sing us a song tonight

Well we're all in the mood for a melody

And you've got us feelin' alright

It's a pretty good crowd for a saturday

And the manager gives me a smile

'Cause he knows that it's me they've been comin' to see

To forget about life for a while

And the piano it sounds like a carnival

And the microphone smells like a beer

And they sit at the bar and put bread in my jar

And say, "Man what are you doin' here?"

Oh, la-la-la de-de da

La-la de-de da da-da

Sing us the song you're the piano man

Sing us a song tonight

Well we're all in the mood for a melody

And you've got us feelin' alright

We all clap as he smiles nervously "I think you could do great work with the club" He looks at Shelby surprised "I mean it"

"Thank you" He looks toward us "You think they will accept me?"

"They are forgiving people Dave" I stand Lucy up before I get up and we walk up to him "Take us for example"

"We got the best catch from forgiveness" We both look at Rachel who smiles "I think you'll fit right in"

Before I know it I'm in a bear hug "Thank you" I chuckle and hug him back "This weird?"

"It's nice" We break apart and Rachel runs up then hugs him "But get ready for those"

"Hmmm" Dave wraps his arms around her "I think I can deal with this"

We all chuckle and leave the club room. It was a short day but a nice return back. I love this little group we have here. It's a nice little family. I can't imagine being without it.

I don't think I even wanna try. I grab my girlfriends hands as we walk out. This is nice. I never wanna lose this feeling.

This feeling of being complete. This feeling of being loved. I love it. I never wanna go back. Not now that I know how this feels. I just hope Snix plays nicely.

I'd hate for her to ruin any of this.