After lying awake most of the night thinking about what Santana said, I decided It would be best if I talked to her this morning to help soothe things out. It's a little after 10 when everyone groggily gets up and starts to get ready that I decide to talk to Santana. I wait outside of her room since last night Rachel and Quinn decided that they would room together so she could have her own room.

As soon as the bedroom door opens and the look of shock wears off of Santana's face, I ask her if we could talk privately to which she responds with a reluctant nod. She opens the door to her bedroom, silently inviting me in. She takes a seat on the bed and I sit in the chair across the room from her. I take a moment to collect my thoughts before speaking.

"Santana, I meant what I said after taking you and Madelynn out last week…I totally respect that you would need space after me coming back 8 years later… I mean fuck, if I was in your shoes I would think I was the world's biggest asshole, but I promise you, that I want to be there for that little girl in any way possible. She means the world to me already and I've only known her for less than a month."

Santana sighs, "Brittany, I have thought about it non-stop since I first saw you were back in Lima. I wanted you in Madelynn's life all along, but you were so busy touring that you never called me back, you never gave me an explanation for why you left. But our business shouldn't affect you being in her life. I know that Madelynn is comfortable around you, she is incredibly energetic and happy when she's around you and that is all I could want for my baby girl.

"You're an incredible mother Santana, and Madelynn is so lucky to be able to call you her mama. I see the way she looks at you and how secure and safe she feels with you. I am in no way trying to overtake your place, but I am so thankful that you have decided to let me be apart of her life. Even if taking baby steps is the way to do it, I still want to be there. So, thank you so much, Santana."

I stand up with a smile and go to wrap my arms around Santana in appreciation before she puts her hand up to my chest to stop the movements. She looks up at me with a nervous look, "Just because I am allowing you to be in Madelynn's life, doesn't mean I forgive you just yet for walking out on me. It was embarrassing being left at the altar Brittany, but most of all it was heartbreaking. It's going to take a lot more than just a simple sorry to mend our relationship. You're lucky that my brother and your father have been so kind to help out with her. While I was working, they were looking after her, trying to make sure she grew up in a safe and amazing environment. If it wasn't for them, I don't know if I could ever trust you or anyone else to be with her."

I smile sadly but nod my head in understanding. "Okay, I get that. How about I take you out tonight?" Santana looks at me questioningly before I continue… "Just as friends, it's been 8 years since I've heard about your life and how you're doing. I'd love to catch up and get to know the new you, Madelynn's mama, just one on one." She lets out an airy laugh at me before she agrees. I tell her I will meet her tonight at 7 pm before I proceed to walk upstairs to eat a late breakfast.

It's 7pm and I'm waiting outside Santana's bedroom door. When she opens the door, I can't help the small gasp that escapes my lips at the sight of her beauty. Her chocolate brown eyes were complimented by her black jeans and white crop top. Her raven black hair fell loosely over her shoulders. Her smile, that could make any human being weak at the knees. All of it was enough to send butterflies fluttering around in my tummy as I stood in awe at her.

I'm broken out of my stupor by a slight chuckle. "Are you just going to stare or are we going to get this show on the road?" Smiling bashfully, I lead the way downstairs and to my car, opening the door for her as she gets situated in the passenger seat. After I climb in the car, I turn to look at her while starting the engine, "You look beautiful Santana," I say. I had originally planned a night in a fancy restaurant further inland, but in a last-minute decision, I decided to eat at a restaurant on the coast.

We ate dinner going over things that had changed in that small town of Lima. How Santana had gotten into buying a boutique in the center of Lima, how happy she was to see Madelynn starting school, and that guy….

"So, who was that guy that was with you at the funeral?" I know jealousy is not a good look on me right now, but I can't help but want to know if Santana is seeing someone. "I think you're probably referring to Damon, he's one of Zayn's best friends, and he was good friends with Puck. He moved here a couple of years after you left with his wife, but she's a travel nurse so she is always busy." I can't help the small smile that graces my lips at hearing this, as we continue with lighthearted conversation throughout dinner. What a great decision eating here turned out to be.

In the hour that we had sat there, the golden hues of the sun had begun to set, leaving nothing in its wake but the serene sound of the ocean waves and the cool summer breeze blowing in from the patio doors. For as long as I could remember, I was always stunned with the way the sun seemed to kiss her skin, and give her the radiant glow that made her seem even more joyful and perfect than she already was. She was a goddess walking the Earth and I was only so lucky to have once been able to call her mine. To be able to feel the gentleness of her touch, and experience the love and warmth that she was capable of surrounding me with. My head constantly swimming with thoughts of her, and what it would be like to hold her hand, to hold her, as we looked at a sunset, or the stars on a cool, crisp night. The experience of running my hands through her soft brown hair, meeting the eyes of the most beautiful girl in the world, effortlessly perfect, with her beautiful brown eyes, and the most captivating smile. The happiest I had ever been. Was always with her.


As promised folks, it is summertime, and while I've been juggling between work and coaching softball, I should have a good amount of free time coming up due to some family issues. (Nothing too serious). So, with the time allotted I would like to finish up this story soon. I would say it probably has another 4-5, chapters to it that I should be able to post very quickly. Hope some of you guys are still out there, and that my efforts weren't in vain.