Skyler entered the hospital in search of the family. She felt lighter now that she got to say what she needed to say to Rachel.
She felt more at peace but it didn't make the pain of their broken relationship hurt any less.
She had to leave the house because she didn't want to cry and cause Rachel to be upset so she decided to give support the Fabrays.
The moment she spotted the group she headed for them just as a doctor rounded the corner.
"Fabray?"
Everyones eyes landed on the doctor and they rushed off their seats to hear the update on Judy.
Skyler walked up and immediately grasped Charlie's hand. Charlie's eyes widened in surprise and the moment their eyes met they softened. Sky squeezed Charlie's hand and she squeezed back.
"Is she okay?" Shelby asked first.
"I can only speak with family. Are you a relative?"
"Yes, I'm her sister."
The doctor seemed skeptical. "Do you have any form of I.D?"
Quinn cleared her throat and Shelby looked at her. She could see it in Quinn's eyes that she was trying to tell her something.
"One moment, doctor."
The doctor nodded as she pulled Quinn to the side.
"What's wro-"
"We can't trust that guy." Quinn whispered in a rush tone.
"Why?"
"He plays golf with my dad. He won't let you see mom if he contacted my dad already."
Shelby nodded slowly than she turned on her heel without another word and Quinn was worried.
Shelby's entire demeanor had shifted. "Doctor?"
"Yes?"
"You need identification, is that correct?"
"Yes, ma'am."
Shelby pulled out her phone and began dialing not looking up as she followed with: Would my lawyer suffice?"
"I-I'm sorry?" The doctor asked with confusion.
"Well, you said you need I.D and my sister and I don't share the same last name anymore since she's married as am I. So I'm sure if I have any more difficulty my lawyer could handle it. Even if that means taking it to court." Shelby said casual with a false smile.
"That-That won't be necessary."
"But you just said-"
"It's fine. I'm sure your sister would be happy to see you." The doctor said it was obvious the lawyer bit scared him into submission.
"Can you tell us what happened now?"
"Yes but first I must inform you that I've contacted the police. They're on their way. Mrs. Fabray has suffered a concussion, a severe sprained ankle and her shoulder had been reset. It's clear it was pulled from the socket than reset. Her ribs are briused and her nose has been broken and reset as well. She has many bruises and her body has multiple marks of prior infliction that show clear signs of abuse. She's in a lot of pain and I've decided to admit her for a few days. She's dehydrated and a little under weight."
"May we see her now?" Quinn asked.
"Yes but please, with her injuries she needs to rest. So, one at a time."
The group nodded than looked at each other. Shelby and Sue made the silent decision to allow the triplets to go first as they took their seats again.
Skyler pulled Charlie into a hug rubbing her back then let her go and followed Shelby and Sue's steps and took a sit.
The triplet's looked at each other.
"How about you go first, Sammy?"
Quinn suggested. Sam looked ready to burn a hole through the doors that separated them from their mother by the way he was staring at it.
"Are you guys sure?"
"Yeah, go ahead. I need a minute anyway." Charlie replied.
Sam nodded then hugged them, than followed the doctor through the double doors. Charlie turned on her heel and walked to the seat Skyler was sat in.
Sky, looked up at her and smiled in understanding. She reached out her hand and took Charlie's guiding her to sit next to her.
Charlie took the seat and leaned her head against Sky's shoulder. The blonde sighed as she felt Sky lean her head a top her own in silent support.
She was still scared, still worried and still trying to wrap her head around what was happening but she could feel this feeling within her telling her that everything would be okay.
Quinn looked at the four of them. Sky and Charlie huddled together. Sue on her cell phone talking in a hush tone.
Shelby also on her phone talking quietly, it sounded like she was talking to her lawyer.
Quinn sighed tiredly. She meant what she said. She was tired of the lying, the pretending. The constant need to fight for the crappy life she has. She was tired but she was also scared.
What if this didn't work? What if he did win? She could only imagine the rage her father must been filling with if he's realized they're gone.
She looked at her phone and saw that it was now 7pm. They had been let out of school hours ago.
She knew he was out there looking for them. It's only a matter of time before he checks the hospital.
Rachel stood across the street from the Fabray home watching. The squad car that pulled up six minutes ago has been sitting there in the driveway with the officer inside with Russell.
Rachel decides then and there that maybe she'd get a little info since she was already there.
She crossed the street and headed for the side of the house. She rounded it not needing to crouch low because of her short stature and wouldn't have even if she could be seen because she didn't actually give a shit if any of them saw her.
Finally she found a window open. She looked back and forth but didn't see anyone.
She could however hear an angry voice in the distance, it was muffled and extremely low but her hearing was beyond anything normal and it piqued her interest.
So she began to climb in. It was difficult as fuck with the extra weight but she managed it and landed like a cat on her feet.
The room was dark and the only light she could see was coming from the large hallway. She walked toward the door that led out into the hall and the moment she was at it, Russell's voice echoed loud and clear through the quiet house.
"-If anything, that she devil should be arrested for kidnapping!"
"Russ, we don't know if she has your kids." The officer followed.
"Ken, I swear I know she does!"
"I gave you the address. You said they weren't there."
"No! I said it was the wrong house! It was the Berry house! Or so that's what I was told!"
"That's impossible. I ran her name through the system. That's her most recent address. Whoever you spoke to must be lying."
"Maybe but Ken if I don't find Judy soon. People will ask questions. You know what will happen if it gets out."
"I know but don't worry. I'll find them. Even if word gets out about Judy, we can say that she left you weeks ago with some guy and he's the one who did it to her. We can fix this."
"We? No, you can fix it. I'm the reason you're even assistant chief of police. Now if you want to keep your position I suggest you get your ass out there and find my-"
Just than Ken's walkie went off. "Ten sixty-two at Lima General. Over."
Ken and Russell looked at each other.
"That has to be them." Russell said.
"I'm on it. I'll call if it is."
"I'm going."
"No, your not."
"Why the hell not! I ne-"
Rachel shook her head and backed away from the door. She walked back to the window and climbed out in silence. So Russell had the cops on his side. She had to warn Quinn.
"Alright, I'll see you in forty five minutes and don't forget to call Monica. We need something by tomorrow and she's the only one that can get it done by morning. Okay, Thank you bye." Shelby said as she hung up the phone.
She sighed as she looked around her. Sam had his head bowed staring a the floor. Charlie was crying into Skyler's shoulder. After seeing her mother she had come out a mess and immediately sat back down with Skyler whose been trying to console her.
Quinn was currently with Judy and Sue said she'd be back because she had to take care of something.
Just then the emergency room doors opened and Shelby had to do a double take as her jaw hit the floor.
Rachel walked in and it wasn't her usually slow walk that showed she didn't care to rush. No it was different.
Hurried but not too much in an obvious way. Shelby stood up and walked toward her but the second Rachel caught sight of her she halted in her footsteps and diverted her gaze.
Rachel's gaze swept across the waiting room searching for someone.
"Rachel?" Shelby called cautiously catching every ones attention. Charlie, Skyler and Sam were all surprised to see her.
Rachel didn't acknowledge her but Shelby knew it was purposely.
"Rachel, is everything okay?" She tried again but nothing.
"Honey, if-"
Just then a silently crying Quinn exited the large doors and Rachel stepped forward.
"Quinn!"
Shelby's eyes widened at the familiarity and trust she saw fill her daughter's eyes. Quinn did it.
She had gained Rachel's trust. It was clear as day and Shelby felt no ill will over the fact that Rachel had ignored her and only acknowledged Quinn.
"Ra-Rachel.. What are you doing here?" Quinn asked confused when Rachel rushed over to her.
"Quinn, I was at your house whe-"
"Rachel, are you crazy?! What if my dad-"
"It doesn't matter-"
"Yes, it does! Do have any idea what could have happened?!"
"Quinn's right, Rachel. Our dad is a freaking psycho." Charlie followed as she stood up along with Skyler.
"Rachel, I know you don't know me but do you know what my dad would do if he found out you were there?" Sam said as he got to his feet. Rachel was completely thrown by the concern shining in his eyes.
"I don't care, okay! Just shut up and listen to me!"
"Let her speak." Shelby said.
"What is it?" Skyler spoke up.
The group huddled around her but Rachel only spoke directly to Quinn. "I was across the street from your house and I saw a cop car pull up. I got curious and I snuck in through one of the windows. Long story short, the officer that was there was the assistant chief of police and he's friends with your dad. That's how your dad knew where we live-"
"Wait, how do you know that he knows where you live?" Sam asked.
"He came to the house.." Skyler spoke up. "He came when you guys came here. Rachel got him to leave."
Once again everyone was dumbfounded and impressed with Rachel.
"Yeah and he's helping him. He's helping him keep your secret of abuse. He's on his way here because his radio picked up the call to the hospital. I think your dads coming too." Rachel said, at the news everyone tensed. "You three need to leave now."
"I agree." Shelby followed.
"But where will we go?" Sam asked.
"And what about mom?" Charlie followed.
"Don't worry about your mother. Go to Sue's house. I'll call her. Take my car." Shelby handed the keys to Quinn. "Come on, I'll walk you out."
The six of them rushed out of the E.R and headed for the car.
"You all have your phones?" Shelby asked.
"Yeah."
"Give them to me."
"Why?" Sam asked.
"Because your phones could be traced if your dad really gets desperate and we don't need that." Shelby replied as the triplets gave up their phones.
"What about you? Don't you need someone to stay with you?" Quinn asked.
"I'm fine. Just go."
Shelby hugged each of them and the triplets piled in the car with Skyler sitting in the back with Charlie.
"Rachel?" Quinn called.
Rachel looked at her confused. "What?"
"Aren't you coming?"
"No, why?"
"Because.. I need you." Quinn said honestly.
Shelby and the rest of them watched in fascination as Rachel literally struggled with going.
"Please?" Quinn said emotionally with a begging tone.
Rachel huffed and rolled her eyes opening the passenger side door with a glare at Sam. "Move."
"Right." Sam said immediately jumping out of the seat and hopping in the back with his sister and Sky. It would have been hilarious if it weren't for the moment.
"Alright, call me as soon as you get there from phone Sue's phone so I know you got there safely. Keep the windows rolled up their tinted black so no one will know it's you driving."
"Okay, thank you Shelby." Quinn said, followed by Charlie and Sam.
"No, problem. Now go."
Shelby watched as they pulled off and she rushed back inside. She pulled out her phone and immediately dialed her lawyer again after shooting Sue a text about the kids.
"Shelby I was just ab-"
"Kevin, how far out are you?"
"Not far, 20 to 25 minutes maybe. Why?"
"Russell's got the assistant chief in his pocket somehow. They're apparently on their way here to get the kids and Judy."
"Oh, don't worry that won't happen."
"You're sure?"
"Positive. Just stall them. I shouldn't be much longer."
"Okay."
Quinn pulled into Sue's driveway with slight tension but still relief. They had saw their dads car with a cop car ahead of him heading in the direction of the hospital.
They had all been scared that he might notice them through the window but thankfully he hadn't. Sue walked to the suv and spoke low.
"Listen, I'm going to open the garage so you can pull in. We can't have anyone knowing any of you are here, just in case."
"Okay." Quinn replied. She rolled the window back up and waited for Sue to open the garage before pulling in.
Once inside they exited the car and Sue gestured for them to follow her. She walked them through the house to the living room.
"All of you have a seat." She instructed and the kids obeyed. Rachel only because Quinn had a hold of her hand.
"Alright, so obviously none of you are to leave the house. Not for anything. Shelby just called me, her lawyer will be there soon and I made a call to a friend as well. Please leave this up to us to handle. You don't have to be afraid or worry. You guys are to stay here tonight. I already stopped at the store and bought a few air mattresses. One for each of you. Shelby already informed me that Russell knows where she lives and she doesn't want either of you girls alone while she stays with Judy." Sue said pointing to Rachel and Skyler.
"I'm only leaving to grab dinner and meet with my friend whose going to help us out and don't worry your pretty little blonde heads, he's not from here. No one can know I'm helping so please don't tell any of your friends. Until we know who your father knows, we can't allow anyone near you. Understood?"
"Yes, coach." (Quinn)
"Yes, Coach." (Charlie)
"Yes, ma'am." (Sam)
"Yes, coach." (Skyler)
Sue narrowed her eyes at Rachel. "Do you understand?"
Rachel narrowed her eyes at Sue. They had a stare down that was filling with tension but also understanding.
Sue smirked at Rachel, truly impressed with the girl. She's seen her around the school lurking, using her ability to basically go non existent but getting all the dirt on everyone.
It was pure genius and if she thought Rachel would be obedient or at the very least scared into obedience like the rest of her cheerios, she'd make her one but no. Rachel was too much of a wild card. She would refuse to listen just like now.
"Don't worry, coach. She understands." Quinn assured as she squeezed Rachel's hand in her own as she rubbed her other hand up and down Rachel's arm in consolement or assurance?
Sue wasn't sure but what she was sure of was the look of love in her captains eyes as she looked at Rachel in a pleading manner.
Rachel looked at her and grit her teeth before rolling her eyes and her tense posture relaxed. Sue's smirk deepened.
"Alright here are the rules."
"No parties."
"No fornication."
"No kissing."
"No groping."
"No humping."
"No touching in any way that may lead to fornication."
"No stealing."
"No touching my trophies."
"No searching my house."
"No leaving the house."
"No telling your friends where you are or who you're with."
"No breaking or damaging anything."
"You sit your butts there until I get back with dinner. If you have to use the bathroom it's right behind you. Understood?"
The three cheerios and Sam all nodded. Sue narrowed her eyes at Rachel and Quinn squeezed her hand once more. Rachel huffed in annoyance but nodded. All Sue could think was 'Whipped.'
Shelby heard the emergency doors open but didn't turn around. She could hear Russell's voice asking about Judy.
"You!" Russell growled low as he walked toward Shelby.
"Russell!" Chief Ken called in warning as he grabbed Russell's bicep but Russell yanked his arm from his grasp.
Shelby turned around with a calm façade when really she wanted to murder him.
"Where are my children?!" Russell gritted out towering over a unaffected Shelby.
"I see things haven't changed." Shelby replied casual giving him a once over.
"You took my children and wife and I want to know where they are, right now!"
"Russell, calm down-" Ken tried.
"No, I will not calm down! This vile piece of garbage has my children and I want to know-"
"You know, you should listen to your friend here, Russ. You should calm down." Shelby said with condescendence.
"Do you think this is some sort of joke?! Because I can promise you by the time I'm through with you, you'll be someone's prison bitch!"
"I truly hope that wasn't a threat I just heard." Another voice joined the conversation.
"Mind your own damn business!" Russell snarled.
"Russell, let's go." Ken tried.
"Ahh.. So you're Russell Fabray." The man who entered the conversation said with a smile.
"Didn't I just tell you to mind your own damn business?" Russell hissed in anger completely forgetting he's standing in a public place. Though he wasn't yelling anyone who walked by would hear his hatred clear as day.
"I would mind my own damn business if you weren't part of my business." The man countered.
"What the hell are you talki-"
"Mr. Fabray my name is Kevin Richards. I'm your wife's or should I say soon-to-be ex wife's lawyer."
Shelby wished she had a camera because the gob smacked look that hit Russell's face was priceless.
"I beg your pardon?"
"Did I not make myself clear?" Kevin said fearlessly.
Russell chuckled at the man in condescendence of his own.
"Oh really?"
"Yes, really."
"And exactly how is she paying you? I mean any money she used is actually mine so that would mean your my lawyer."
"Actually.." Shelby spoke up casually. "He's being paid by me because he's my lawyer."
Shelby and Kevin watched as Russell's face went white before shifting red as he looked like he was holding his breath and was about to pop a vein.
"You can't do this." He growled.
Shelby smirked deviously. "I just did."
Kevin made 'come here, please.' gesture behind Rachel and Russell. Two officers came around.
"What the devil do you think you're doing?!" Russell growled when one of the officers grabbed one of his arms to cuff him.
"Russell Fabray you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say-"
"Get your hands off me!" Russell yelled wrestling with the cops."
"Russell, stop it! Calm down and let them do their jobs!" Ken tried knowing that the more Russell fought the in trouble he was in. At the moment in public he is refusing arrest.
Russell fought as much as he could but the officers finally tripped him, slamming him into the ground to cuff him.
"KEN1 GET THESE MEN OFF ME!"
"Russell stop resisting arrest!" Ken tried again.
Shelby sighed and shook her head but filled with satisfaction. This will definitely buy them extra time to get things squared away. She knew he'd post bail sooner or later but until then she's going to get Judy and the kids to a safe place while she can move them without Russell's interference.
"YOU CAN'T DO THIS! I WILL HAVE YOU BOTH FIRED FOR THIS!" Russell shouted as the two officers along with the hospital security escorted Russell out with Ken following.
