MONDAY MORNING.
Monday morning came before anyone really wanted it to. The Fabrays not wanting to go back to pretending and Skyler and Shelby not wanting the weekend to end because it meant the Fabrays had to go home but than the Fabrays had to leave anyway.
Sunday morning saw the two Berry-Corcoran's seeing the Fabrays off. Though, when Judy explained they had Sunday church it really meant it was mandatory. If Russell found out they hadn't attended it would be hell when he returned.
Judy had to have the Sunday brunch with the other wives. Quinn, Charlie and Sam had to attend Sunday school after the morning service let out. Than return later that evening at 3 for the evening service and dinner.
It upset each Fabray for the same reason's but said disappointment was for each of they're own different person of interest. Judy because of not being able to spend her Sunday hanging out with Shelby. Charlie not being able to spend it with Skyler.
Quinn for Rachel and Sam because he had to cancel his plans with Mercedes because he completely forgot it was Sunday. Though, Mercedes insisted she understood because she forgot she also had church and the two made plans for Monday night instead. So, they all had to wait a whole day without seeing each other. To them it was torture.
It was now Monday and all of them unknowingly were obsessing over the way they looked that morning, minus Shelby and Judy. They were both unknowingly just eager to call each other but Shelby was at school already preparing for her first class.
So, she would have to wait to make the call. Charlie was in her room obsessing over her make up. Sam was in his room obsessing about his hair. He didn't want to comb it back like his fathers but was too worried about doing it any other way should some how his father find out.
Quinn was just as obsessed with doing her make up as well, since neither of the girls could do anything with they're hair other than they're high pony tails and mandatory cheerios uniform.
Across town Skyler was doing the same. She had done her make up 3 times already because she woke up 2 hours earlier to make sure it was perfect. She wanted Charlie to swoon. Now that she knew how the girl felt she wanted to look good just for her, even if Charlie was actually some else's girlfriend.
All the teens exited they're homes around the same time minus Rachel who was still asleep. The brunette still refused any ride from her sister. So Skyler knew not to try or she'd end up pissing Rachel off.
SKYLER'S LOCKER.
Skyler was just putting her books in her locker when she heard a sweet soft tone whisper in her ear. "Good morning."
Skyler's eyes shut at the sound and fought her body not to shiver. She turned around with a warm smile before promptly stepping forward and engulfing Charlie in a warm hug. Feeling every bit content. "Good morning." Skyler spoke back softly.
Charlie smile breathing deeply for the mere seconds the hug was held before releasing the brunette. Once Charlie released her, Skyler turned to Sam pulling him in to a hug as usual. "Morning, Bro."
"Morning, sis." Sam greeted back happily.
Skyler turned to an unsuspecting Quinn. Pulling the blonde in to a hug as well. "Morning, cap." Skyler said warmly.
"Good morning, Sky." Quinn replied with a little surprise but still warmth radiated in her tone. Pulling back Skyler took in the triplets and felt her heart melt. She absolutely loved them and wanted to just take them home permanently along with they're mother and never let them go but she settled for easy conversation.
"So, how was church?" Sky asked.
"It was church. Same old, same old. What'd you do yesterday?" Charlie ask.
"Video games mostly. How was your date, Sammie?" Skyler asked in a low tone which they all appreciated.
"I couldn't go. We had to reschedule because I forgot we had church." Sam replied in annoyance.
"Speaking of the lovely lady." Quinn spoke with a tilt of her head toward down the hall. Mercedes just getting to her own locker. Sam's eyes shined upon seeing her. He whipped his head to the 3 girls eagerly. "Quick, how's my hair?"
"It looks good."
"Perfect."
"You look great, Sammie."
All 3 girls assured simultaneously. Sam took a deep breathe adjusting the cuffs to the sleeves of his dress shirt. "You girls don't mind, do you?" He asked in a gentlemanly tone with a gesture of his eyes toward Mercedes direction.
"No, you fool. Go!" Skyler said with a smile.
"You sure?"
"Yes!" All 3 girls whispered with giggles. Sam nodded giving all 3 girls a kiss to the cheek, before heading down the hall to Mercedes with all 3 girls watching him go.
"Man, he's got it bad." Quinn said with a chuckle.
"You got that right." Charlie replied with a nod of her head and a beaming smile happy for her brother. Quinn turned to Skyler.
"Hey, did you see Rachel leave to school on your way out?" Quinn asked.
"No. I think she might have still been asleep but I'm not sure." Skyler replied.
Quinn sighed in disappointment. "Ok.. Well, I guess I'll see her when I see her. I'm going to head to my locker. I'll see you guys later." Quinn said with a wave.
"See you later."
"Bye."
The two turned back to each other after saying they're farewell. Charlie smiled at the brunette slightly bashful. "Would it sound completely pathetic, if I said I missed you?" Charlie asked.
Skyler blushed a pretty hue. "No, it would be hypocritical of me to say such a thing since I missed you, too."
"I can't stop thinking abo-" Just as Charlie spoke a shadow cast over the two. Both girls looked up to find Finn towering over them with his dopey smile aimed at Skyler. Before Skyler could speak his lips were on hers causing Charlie's stomach twist unpleasantly and her heart burn with jealousy.
The blonde tore her eyes away just as Skyler pressed her hand to Finn's chest to push him back.
"Finn. Don't be rude." Skyler chastised feeling her stomach churned at the feel of his kiss. She hated when he kissed her. Especially, now that she kissed Charlie, even though it was a chaste kiss of the lips. It was still so much better and sweeter than anyone else she's ever kissed. She also felt dirty like she was cheating on Charlie.
"What are you talking about. It's just Charlie, she doesn't care. Do you care that I'm kissing my girlfriend?" Finn ask Charlie. Charlie's face was a mask of indifference but Skyler knew better. The brunettes stomach drop at the blondes reply.
"Whatever, Sky, I'll see you later." Charlie said before promptly turning on her heel and sauntering down the hallway to her own locker with Skyler watching her go with sad eyes.
Skyler's eyes were back on Finn in disapproval but didn't say anything else because she knew she only had herself to blame for being with Finn to begin with. It wasn't his fault. He didn't know. All that was running through her mind was 'cheater. cheater. cheater. Your cheating on Charlie!'
Just as she shut her locker she glanced at Charlie one more time only for her heart to plummet when Puck walked up to the blonde, grabbing her by the waste and shove his tongue down her throat.
The brunette wanted to puke while simultaneously punch Puck in the face for touching Charlie. Let alone kissing her. She slammed her locker shut and briskly walked in the opposite direction with Finn following her confused by her irritation.
SAM AND MERCEDES.
"Hey." Sam greeted with a smile as he came up behind the startled brunette.
"H-Hey." Mercedes beamed back when she realized who it was. Completely taken by surprise that Sam was actually talking to her in the middle of the school hall way. Some of the other students surprised to see the running back talking to a gleek loser.
"So-uh, good morning." Sam said nervously already feeling like he was blowing it.
"Good morning." Mercedes replied shyly.
"Uh.. how was your Sunday?"
"It was good. Yours?"
"It was cool.." Sam replied and the two fell silent both too nervous to realize the other was just as nervous as the other.
"I-uh-I was just wondering if we were still on for later today?" Sam asked nervously.
"Yes!-Uh I mean yeah, of course." Mercedes rushed out eagerly before clearing her throat and retracting with. "I mean un-unless you've changed your mind because I'll understa-"
"No, I'm definitely still up for it, if you are of course." Sam replied.
"I am." Mercedes reiterated.
"Cool.." Sam said with a nod. The bell rung jolting them from they're staring contest. "Would you mind some company on your way to class?" Sam asked boldly causing Mercedes to blush deeply.
"That'd be great." Unbeknowest to the two a very jealous cheerleader had a scowl on her face watching them from a far. She couldn't hear what was being said but she didn't like the way Mercedes was looking at Sam though she couldn't see Sam's face.
If she did she would flip at the way he was warmly gazing at Mercedes with affection. She slammed her locker shut before promptly storming off in the opposite direction causing Sam and Mercedes to see who it was but neither knew the girl and figured it was nothing.
Sam gesture with his hand out for Mercedes to step forward. "Ma'am." He said with a southern accent causing Mercedes to giggle at his ridiculous impression. The two continued down the hall talking with wide beaming smiles on they're faces.
JUDY AND SHELBY.
Shelby was at her desk grading papers with a red marker in frustration. The kids in her class were morons all riding on the fact that they could perform they're way through life.
"Fucking shit head!" Shelby growled when the next page she flipped over had nothing but a giant amateur drawing of a penis with the words 'SUCK IT!' written across. She fucking hated her job. Why was she working again? Shelby's head shot up at the giggle from her open doorway. There standing with twinkling mirth filled eyes was Judy.
"I take it whoever's paper that is, failed?" Judy ask with a raised eyebrow and smirk on her face. Shelby beamed at the sight of he, standing immediately to rush over and engulf the blonde in a hug.
"What are you doing here?!" Shelby asked in excitement.
"I'm here to see you, goof. Why else would I be here?"
"I don't know and I don't care as long as your here to see me and me only. We all know how self centered I am and let's not forget to mention clingy." Shelby shot back with a smirk of her own.
"Of course, how could I forget." Judy said with a roll of her eyes.
"No but seriously. What are you doing here?" Shelby asked as she gestured the blonde further into the room to take a seat.
"I'm here to see you. I thought we could have lunch." Judy said with a smile as she dug in her large designer bag and pulled out a container. Shelby's eyes shined as her mouth salivated at the aroma that escaped the container when Judy opened it to reveal they're lunch.
"You came all this way to have lunch with me?" Shelby asked truly touched.
"Well, duh. You were right the other day. We haven't really hung out since reconnecting and I want to rectify that." Judy replied honestly.
"Awww, you do love me!" Shelby teased.
"Shut up and eat goof." Judy countered. The two began chatting and before they knew it Shelby's free period between classes was over and Judy left. Before going the two made plans for lunch the next day as well with Judy promising Shelby something better.
MCKINELY LUNCH PERIOD. CHARLIE, SKYLER, SAM AND QUINN.
Skyler, Sam and Charlie met up at the cafeteria doors as usual. The 3 began chatting immediately. Sam being the only one eating. Sky and Charlie were so engrossed in each other they hadn't noticed what Sam did.
Across the cafeteria was Quinn and Biff, arguing. With Quinn trying to be discreet but Biff clearly loving the attention of the slowly enraptured cafeteria. Until even Sky and Charlie stop speaking and their eyes were focused on the altercation after the cafeteria died down to almost silence as the king and queen of Mckinely duked it out.
"Your delusional!" Biff raised his voice.
"And your being ridiculous!"
"No, I'm not! Your the one being ridiculous! Do have any idea what that looks like?! What it makes me look like?!" Biff spoke louder.
"Your ego is disgusting!" Quinn yelled back.
"Your stupidity is disgusting! I will not allow my girlfriend to sit at the loser table!"
"Stop calling it that!" Quinn growled out.
"Why?! That's what it is! It's a table full of losers! Not just regular loser's either poor losers! Even Finn and Puck aren't stupid enough to sit with them!" Biff countered
Some where in the crowd sounding a lot like Mercedes to Sam's ears was: Um.. My dad's a dentist.
"Finn and Puck are self obsorbed cowards and shouldn't be in a club they don't even have the balls to stand up for to begin with! That table is full of human beings! They are people just like you and I! You need to get off your high horse because you are human just like the rest of us!" Quinn yelled back.
Quinn couldn't believe him. All this because she wanted to sit at the glee table to discreetly get to know Mercedes, since Sam was really into her. She thought it would be a nice gesture that her brother would appreciate but Biff had to blow it out of proportion.
Biff was about to open his mouth but Skyler stood up immediately and began clapping before the argument could escalate because she could clearly see Quinn was on the verge of losing it. This was the only way to stop the argument before it ended up coming to bite the blonde in the ass. Meaning her father finding out.
Soon the entire cafeteria that weren't part of the hierarchy cheered and wolf whistled. They're clapping and shouting with all eyes aimed at the HBIC with respect and appreciation.
Quinn didn't hear any of it. She turned on her heel storming out of the cafeteria without another look back. She was such in a fit of rage she hadn't noticed Rachel in the corner just out of the cafeteria doors.
The brunette had been passing by on her way to the auditorium but stopped short when she heard a almost silent cafeteria save for the argument between Biff and Quinn.
She was rooted to her spot as she watched the girl stand up to her boyfriend on behave of a group of outcasts. Though she hadn't heard it all only the comment about Finn and Puck and the losers being human beings. However; It was still enlightening to see.
Rachel was sure Quinn was under Biffs thumb on the social pyramid but clearly that didn't matter. The queen bee just proved to all of Mckinely that she had a heart of gold and it seems she's won over the masses.
QUINN AND RACHEL.
It was finally the ending of the day and every one was ready to leave the school especially Quinn. After her argument with Biff she was boiling over with anger over the boys ridiculous views but after a while of cooling down. Her stomach bottomed out at the thought of the argument getting back to her father and what that would mean for her.
She was also disappointed at the fact that she didn't get to see or speak to Rachel all day. She caught a glimpse of the girl a few times in the hallway but was always at a distance so she couldn't get to her and since they had no classes together. There was zero contact.
Quinn's phone blared to life just as she was leaving the cheerios locker room after putting her things away before heading to practice. Charlie was still inside talking to Sky and Quinn shook her head at their obvious moony eyes. As she glanced down at her phone her eyes widened in surprise at who was calling.
"Hello?" Quinn answered.
"Hello, Quinn?" Shelby ask to be sure.
"Hey, Shelby. What's up?"
"Quinn.." Shelby sighed tiredly in frustration. "I'm sorry to call you so unexpectedly but I have a problem that I need help with and if you can't do it, I'll understand."
"What is it?"
"Rachel has a doctors appointment today and I'm suppose to be at the school to pick her up right now and I have been calling Skyler for the last 15 minutes to see if she could take her but she hasn't answered the phone. I'm stuck at Carmel until my sub comes in to cover for glee club rehearsal's but there's been a mix up and I can't leave. I've had to reschedule this appointment 4 times already.. Wou-Would you mind giving Rachel a ride there than back home? I-I wouldn't ask if-"
"No, Problem!" Quinn replied enthusiactically. She had been dying to find any other reason to spend more time with the brunette and this was perfect. Of course she knows she has cheerios practice but she'd worry about the consequences tomorrow, this was Rachel and the baby! They needed her.
"Really?! Ar-Are you sure? It's not an issue of this coming between you and anything of importanc-" Shelby began only to be cut off by the blondes assurance.
"No, not at all." Quinn replied already heading back into the locker room to gather her things. "I'll send you a text as soon as I get her there."
"Oh my god, kid! You' re a life saver! I owe you one. Rachel should be in front of the building waiting. I'll text you the address to the doctors office with the doctors name she's suppose to see. Thanks, Quinn." Shelby said with relief laced heavily in her smiling tone.
"Like I said, not a problem. Text you back soon."
"Alright, thanks again. Bye Quinn."
"Your more than welcome, bye."
Quinn hung up just as she rounded the corner causing Skyler and Charlie to jump apart though they weren't actually doing anything. Quinn didn't give a damn at the moment. She opened her locker and began gathering her things.
"Quinn? What's going on?" Charlie ask in confusion.
"Yeah, practice is about to start." Skyler spoke up.
"Charlie can I borrow your car?" Quinn ask eagerly. Charlie furrow her brow but pulled the keys from her locker without a second thought.
"If coach ask where I am, tell her mom came to get me."
"What's going on? Your worrying me." Charlie said in concern.
"Nothing. Shelby called. She couldn't get off from work and she tried calling Sky but she didn't answer. Rachel has a doctors appointment today, so she called and asked if I could take her." Quinn finished with a smile. Than she turned to Skyler.
"I know this might sound like a stupid question but can Charlie hang out at your place until Rachel and I get back from the appointment?" Quinn ask kindly.
"Of course, Quinn. Thank you by the way for taking her. I had no idea my mom was trying to reach me. My phones in my main locker." Skyler replied thankfully.
"No problem. I better go before coach see's me." The twins hugged than Quinn turned to Sky and hugged her as well. The blonde headed straight for the front of the building in search of the brunette.
Quinn sighed in relief when she saw the small framed hooded figure of Rachel on the school steps sitting. The blonde stepped out and walked up beside her.
"Hey, Rachel."
Rachel glanced up at the sound of the blondes voice before glancing back down to the ground in silence.
"Umm... I know your waiting for your mom but she called me and told me she couldn't make it here to get you and I agreed to take you instead..."
She was met with silence.
"So.. Are you ready to go?" Quinn asked gently.
Rachel stood up slowly and Quinn waited until she was on her feet before beginning to walk to her sisters car. Rachel followed behind. The blonde unlocked the car and the two got in.
Before they knew it they were half way to the doctors. Rachel held her tongue as long as she could . She couldn't help but scoff at the fact that Shelby was so supposedly busy she couldn't even make the first 4 appointments she rescheduled and now the 5th.
"So, how much is she paying you?" Rachel ask in a indifferent manner.
"Pardon?" Quinn asked genuinely confused.
"Shelby, How much is she paying you to take me." Rachel reiterated.
Quinn furrowed her brow at the girls atittude and question but answered anyway.
"Nothing, actually. I am more than happy to bring you without incentive." Quinn replied honestly and Rachel scoffed and also was confused by the word incentive not knowing the meaning. Not that she cared what it meant she didn't believe the blonde was doing this for nothing.
"Oh please." Rachel replied with a roll of her eyes.
"Is it so hard to believe?" Quinn ask softly.
"That your missing your precious practice to take me? Yes it is." Rachel sneered back.
"Are you being serious, right now?" Quinn ask in annoyance.
"It's the truth. The Queen of Mckinely taking time out of her reign to take the-what was it the ken to your barbie boyfriend called me? Oh yeah, 'The school's new loser' To her doctor's appointment without getting anything in return? Yeah, right. Save your christian good will for someone who might actually believe that shit." Rachel replied full of attitude and sarcasm.
"It sounds like you think you know me but contrary to popular belief, everything you just said is not me at all. So, please with the sterotypes. I don't need to justify my actions to you." Quinn replied doing her best to keep her anger in check.
"Stereotype, Rriiigghtt! And I'm sure your not a daddies gir-" Before Rachel could finish the car swerved off to the right and came to a halt. The blonde turn to her with fire in her eyes that intrigued the brunette.
"Just because you walk around all day not giving a shit about who you befriend or offend and like to people watch in silence, doesn't mean you know shit about anyones personal life including my own. Unless, you forgot the day you took me to your house to help me clean up my obvious abuse that you know goes on. So, stop being a bitch just because your feelings are secretly hurt that your mother isn't here instead of me!" Rachel's eyes hardened at the accusation of caring about Shelby's attendance as Quinn's eyes hardened in challenge.
The two stared each other down for several minutes before Quinn had enough. She pulled the car back onto the road and headed to the clinic. They made it in record time. The two headed up and Rachel signed in. They waited in silence and Quinn texted Shelby to let her know that they made it.
"Rachel Berry?"
Rachel sighed and stood up. Just as she was about to follow the doctor. The doctor spoke as she stopped the brunette before they head down the hall way and spoke in a hush tone. Quinn was the only one that could here because they were standing two feet from her chair near the hallway entrance.
"Hello Rachel, I'm doctor Nicole Shepard. I'll be your doctor through the remainder of your pregnancy and be the doctor to deliver your baby unless you decide otherwise. Your mother already called and informed me she wouldn't be in attendance. I know this is only your second visit with a doctor. I received all your paper work from the first appointment you had in New York. I also know sometimes it can be challenging for new mothers to be in with a doctor alone. Would you like your friend to come in for support?" The doctor ask warmly.
Rachel's eyes zeroed in on the blonde. Quinn stared back before Rachel rolled her eyes and slightly nodded to Quinn. The blonde was shocked. After the incident in the car she was sure that this would be the last time they spoke.
"Alright, follow me." The doctor spoke kindly.
CHARLIE.
This was hard. Never in her life did Charlie think anything would be this hard. It wasn't because Sue blew a gasket when she found out Quinn wouldn't be at practice.
It wasn't because she had them running non stop for 40 minutes now. No it wasn't that at all. It was running with Skyler just ahead of her, with her bouncing round globes of a buttocks in her sight, that was hard.
Because she wasn't allowed to touch. To caress, to taste. She's sure the only reason she's still running was because that ass was still in perfect view. The brunettes toned body swayed with a light rippled bounce with every step that hit the pavement.
Charlie was salivating and couldn't seem to turn her eyes away. Her gaze so intense and focused she hadn't noticed another brunette cheerio running up beside her.
"This is killer isn't?"
The voice startling the blonde to almost stumbling but she caught herself. Straightening up, diverting her eyes away from Skyler's ass and focused them ahead. Her voice coming out strong like she wasn't just drooling over the brunette ahead them. "What is?"
"All the running. Sylvester's trying to kill us."
"Yeah, well, it's what we signed up for." Charlie replied.
"I guess. I'm Rebecca by the way. You can call me Becca. We haven't officially met." The girl said with a smile. Charlie nodded her head in acknowledgment.
"I know who you are not personally but your new in to this school and I'm sure you know my name but I'll tell you anyway. I'm Charlotte Fabray." Charlie replied non committable.
"Obviously but what you probably don't know is your sisters dating my brother." That got Charlie's attention. The blondes head whipped to the brunette beside her and could see the resemblance.
Charlie knew in that moment any chance she had at blowing the girl off was destroyed by that one fact. She now had to act super interested and invested in whatever the girl wanted or face her father's wrath.
"How come I've never heard of you before? I find it odd I've never seen you around." Charlie asked.
"I went to a boarding school for the last two years. I won't bore you with the details but now I'm back. I'm just trying to get through the school year like everyone else and hopefully make friends along the way. I wanted to introduce myself to your sister as well since she and Biff are dating but obviously that didn't work out." Rebecca said with a giggle but was cut short when Sylvester blew her whistle.
"SUICIDES NOW!" All the girls groaned.
QUINN AND RACHEL.
Rachel's eyes were cast toward the wall refusing to make eye contact with the doctor. The doctor was asking Rachel questions as far as how Rachel has been feeling. With the brunette answering with a mere yes or no not giving the doctor anything to really go on. Quinn stood beside the brunette listening with rapt attention. The blonde was soaking up every word like a sponge.
"Do you still have any nausea?"
"No."
"Are you having any cramps?"
"No."
"Are you experiencing any mood swings?"
"No."
"Are you experiencing any fatigue or dizzy spells?"
"No."
"Yes."
Quinn and Rachel spoke simultaneously. The blondes eyes widened at her own answer. She hadn't intended to but was pissed in under a second for Rachel blatantly lying. The doctor looked at the two calmly as they stared each other down.
"Rachel are you experiencing any dizzy spells?"
"No."
Yes."
Once again the two answered without taking their eyes off each other in silent challenge. The doctor knew Rachel was lying because of the blondes reaction. It was clear Rachel didn't want to be there. She has dealt with patients like this before and knew the best way to deal with it.
The doctor stood up and walked into the brunettes line of sight. Clearing her throat she spoke in an unassuming manner. "Rachel." The brunettes blazing eyes rounded on her but she didn't flinch.
"I want you to be aware that with holding pertinent information could harm you and your child severely. However; I can't make you tell me the truth but I will say the next time you have an episode. You take a seat immediately and have someone bring you a class of water and some crackers to keep you hydrated. Your blood pressure is a little high for some one your age and it's important that you take it easy." The doctor spoke softly.
"Now, I'm going to step out for a moment. Please put this gown on. You may keep your bra on and your pants but I need your shirt off so we can do your sonogram." The doctor said with a small smile before exiting the room.
She could tell the tension was high between both girls. Quinn turned on her heel and walked to the corner facing the wall to give the brunette privacy. Rachel was shooting daggers at the blonde.
"You should mind your own damn business." Rachel gritted out as she fought to remove her top.
Quinn rolled her eyes. "And you should be honest with yourself."
"Fuck you, what do you know."
"I don't need to know much to know your a liar."
"And? So, what if I am. How is that any of your business?"
"I didn't say it was but you should be honest about your own well being. Unless you want to pass out in the middle of street and possible get run over by a car." Quinn replied. She knew that was a bit dramatic but it could happen.
Rachel scoffed. "It would be a hell of a lot better than being stuck here with you."
Quinn felt her heart clench painfully at the words. She felt her eyes prick but pulled herself together quickly. It wasn't the first time she'd been told such a thing.
Her father always makes it clear how much his skin crawls just being around her. Quinn chose not to reply but she was saved from it even if she wanted to, when the doctor knocked on the door before reentering.
Quinn straightened up and turned back toward the doctor. The blonde took her post beside the brunette once again despite the brunettes harsh words. Actually shocking Rachel while also pissing her off with her bravery. The doctor instructed the brunette to roll up her gown just below her breast.
"This is going to be a little cold." Dr. Shepherd cautioned.
Once the gel was on and the wand was placed on the brunettes belly a loud weird sound resounded in the room. The blondes eyes widened in surprise. Rachel's eyes were facing the wall behind Quinn's shoulder refusing to look at the monitor. A second later a rhythm like beat was heard and the doctor smiled. Quinn's eyes shined in curious wonder.
"What's that sound?" Quinn asked.
"The baby's heart beat." Doctor Sheperd replied with a smile.
Quinn's eyes brightened even more. "And this right here is the baby." The doctor said as she pointed to the image of the baby on the monitor and Quinn gasp in surprise and could not stop the tears from free falling. With a whispered "Oh my god.." in wonder.
The blondes gasp caused Rachel's eyes to shoot up to the blondes face. Rachel's features soften slightly at the pure wonderment radiating from Quinn. Rachel didn't understand why Quinn was crying.
She had no relation to the monster inside her. She actually had no reason to be here even after Rachel cussed her out but she was and now was apparently emotional over a heart beat or whatever.
Rachel felt her annoyance flair up with herself. She realized a few things in under 2 minutes of staring at Quinn and hearing the baby's heart beat at the same time.
1 being she was not only captivated by the blonde but the moment Quinn gaze locked back onto her eyes with tears of what she assumes is happiness? She felt her heart begin to thump madly in her chest but didn't understand why because there ,once again, was no anger. No, there was nothing but peace and weightlessness.
The other reason being that deep within her. The part of her that she hasn't felt in such a long time. Assuming that part of her was dead. The brunette felt a shift in the darkness at the sound of the baby's heart beat.
As if the girl inside of her was hiding behind a wall of blackness slowly poking her head around the corner because a yearning to see the image on the monitor that she couldn't describe was calling her. Urging her to turn her head and look just once. Because the lost girl hidden some where in the maze of darkness wanted to see her baby.
Rachel's eyes pricked with tears when that thought hit. 'Her baby.' Echoed in her mind. Than the voice in her head thrashed wildly in rage. 'NO! IT'S A MONSTER! IT'S NOT A BABY, IT'S EVIL!'
Rachel shut her eyes to stop the voices and memories on loop in her head. Not 3 seconds later did the heart beat stop along with the voices and memories. The doctor pulling the wand away and wiping her belly of the gel as she spoke. Rachel stared at the wall in silence.
"Right now, your first trimester is completely over. The baby is going through major developments in this stage. It's eyes are now going to be in their right position. The cartilage is hardening and it's taste buds are forming. The baby will be deriving a lot of nutrition from the placenta. So, you should be careful about what you eat. The baby at this stage is able to inhale and exhale the amniotic fluid around it and the baby's circulatory and urinary systems will start functioning now. The facial muscles are becoming mobile. In another week or so the baby will be able to hear your heart beat and hear your voice as well as the sounds happening around you. The baby will also become more mobile. So don't worry if you feel a slight flutter or notice the skin of your stomach ripple, that's just the baby kicking." Doctor Sheperd finished with a smile though she was talking to Rachel who was staring at the wall. Her eyes were on a very engrossed Quinn who was nodding along and obviously very captivated by the information she was taking in.
Doctor Shepard thought she was adorable. She had already been informed about Rachel and her non interest in the baby. She was also informed about Quinn and how the blonde had gotten the brunette to eat and made it her mission from now on to take care of Rachel and the baby since no one but her could get through to the brunette.
The doctor had waited outside for Rachel to change so she heard the angry exchange between the girls and was actually impressed with the blondes strength in keeping up with her word.
When she took in the blondes awestruck look when the heart beat and monitor displayed the baby. She knew Rachel and the baby were in good hands. She could tell the moment the blonde fell in love.
She also could see the brunettes demeanor change immediately when Quinn made eye contact. It was like she trapped the brunette instantly. So, doctor Shepard wasn't worried.
That's why she was telling Quinn everything instead of trying to coax Rachel into listening because the person who would actually be taking care of the baby and the mother was the blonde young woman before her.
Rachel grabbed her shirt and stormed out of the room still in the patient gown in search of the bathroom. She couldn't hear anymore about the monster. Just hearing about it was doing things to her. She couldn't explain what but she felt suffocated. So she had to get out.
The blonde and the doctor watched her go with sad eyes. Than turned to each other as they sighed.
"So, how are you holding up? Shelby told me how your making it your mission to take care of Rachel and the baby." Quinn's eyes widened a fraction at the news.
"Don't look so shocked. I met Shelby when I was still in med school. I was a barista and she had an unhealthy obsession with coffee. Now, once again, how are you holding up?"
"Ok, I guess.."
"Ok, you guess? That doesn't sound good."
"I just.." Quinn took a deep breathe. "I just don't know how to get through to her. She has a damn steel cage around her. All I want is for her and the baby to be ok. That's all." Quinn said honestly.
"Well, these things take time and no matter how hard she pushes you away. Don't let it hurt you because at the end of the day your important too and you need to remember that. Alright?"
"Yes.." Quinn replied.
Doctor Shepard could tell the girl wanted to say more. She waited than the blonde hesitantly spoke. "Do you.. Do you think I could still have the sonogram pictures? I'm sure Shelby would love to see them." Doctor Shepard smiled warmly at the blonde.
"I'll do you one better. Now, unfortunately I can't tell any one the sex of the baby without Rachel's permission but I'll make double the copies because I know you want them personally too and double the dvd's with the actual video of the baby with the heart beat in the background." Quinn's eyes shined.
"Thank you so much, Doctor Shepard!" Quinn replied enthusiastically.
"Your more than welcome. I'll also give you my contact information if you need any help dealing with any pregnancy stuff or just need to vent. I'm here for you, ok?" Quinn nodded with unshed tears.
"Thank you." The blonde spoke sweetly.
"No problem. I think what your doing for your friend is very brave. Ok, Just give me a minute to get everything and you can go." The doctor replied with a squeeze to the blondes shoulder.
After receiving everything from doctor Shepard. Quinn went back to the front desk and received the next appointment card with very strict instructions that Rachel needed to stay hydrated.
Quinn was on her way with a smile. It wasn't until she stepped outside and saw a stone faced Rachel waiting at the car did Quinn's smile dropped as she sighed, beginning her walk to the car.
The two teens said nothing as they got in and headed back to the brunettes house. The tension was vivid in the air but still neither girl said anything. Once Quinn pulled up to the brunettes house, Rachel shot out of the car before the blonde could fully park.
Once again Quinn sighed as she shook her head. The blond pulled out the folder the doctor gave her from her bag and smiled as she pulled the baby's sonogram photo out.
She ran her fingers across it before placing a kiss to it. "Don't worry baby. I'll do my best to help your mama take care of you." Quinn whispered before placing it back in the folder and stepping out of the car to head in to the berry-Corcoran home to get Charlie.
