When Miley and Travis get home, Travis immediately heads up to Jesse's bedroom in a hurry. Opening his broken door, Travis sees the blood on his son's bed. He knows it is evidence of the rape.
Walking further into Jesse's room, Travis finds Jesse pinned against the wall by Marco.
"Jesse," Travis starts furiously, "Your mother and I are furious with you." Hearing the anger in his father's voice, Jesse knows the worst and hardest choices are coming. Along with the speech of disrespecting women.
"First, that Lopez girl is gay, just like your daughter. She," Jesse starts but gets cut off with a punch to the face by Marco.
"Never insult Dani or Santana." Marco growls.
"Jesse," Travis glares, "Accept your sister. She might be a lesbian or she is in a phase. We will not know until she decides. As for Santana, it's her choice."
Going to say something. Travis cuts him off by crossing his arms. Gulping, Jesse knows he's in a lot of trouble. Just the gesture is intimidating.
With Dani and Santana, they are with Miley in the bathroom. Miley silently wraps towels around them and makes her way into Dani's room. Grabbing warm clothes for both girls, Miley puts them on the counter before closing the door.
Knowing she can't break down, Dani knows she has to be strong. Seeing the bruises, that weren't there before in the truck when she and Marco were dropped off, Dani stays strong.
Drying Santana off gently and whispering to Santana what she is doing, Santana just cries and holds onto Dani's shoulders to keep herself steady.
After helping Santana get dressed, Santana sits down and cries into her hands. Quickly drying herself off and changing, Dani walks over to her friend.
"Shh, I got you." Dani whispers pulling Santana to her. Rubbing her back, Santana sobs into Dani's shoulder, "You're okay now."
"Girls?" Looking at the door, Dani smiles a sad smile, "Time to go." Miley nods silently telling Dani to bring Santana into her bedroom.
"Time to go into my room." Dani whispers to Santana. Feeling Santana nod, Dani wraps one arm around Santana's back and the other under her knees. Lifting Santana up, Dani carries Santana into her room. Setting Santana on her bed, Santana refuses to let Dani go. Kissing Santana's hair, Dani sits down next to her.
"Santana, can you walk?" Miley asks.
"It hurts." Santana whimpers hiding into Dani's embrace.
"I know, Sweetheart. We need to take you to the hospital and pick up medication for you."
"Dani." Santana stutters.
"She'll come with us." Miley promises. Watching Santana nod, Travis steps into the room. Jumping and letting out a squeak, Santana tries to make herself smaller.
"I'm here to let you know what Jesse's side is." Travis informs Miley and Dani.
"What lies has he come up with?" Dani snarls furiously.
"He said Santana wanted it and is playing the victim card."
"I don't believe it." Dani rolls her eyes, "He's blaming Santana? The one who is always getting hurt by him," Dani gets cut off.
"Dani, you are blinded by the crush you have on this girl." Travis informs her.
"I don't care what you believe, but I'm on Santana's side." Dani states.
"She was raped by our son, Travis." Miley steps in, "I've been in her place before. You know that."
"I know, Honey." Travis sighs.
"We are going to take Santana to the hospital to get checked out. You guys stay here."
"Okay." Walking out of the room after giving Miley a kiss, Travis heads downstairs to join his sons.
At the hospital, Dani and Miley wait for Santana to come out. Dani is worried about her friend and how she is alone in a trauma room without anyone there with her.
"Dani? Miley?" Looking up Dani spots the doctor, whom is a family friend, "The young lady you brought in refuses to speak or let anyone near her. Could you talk to her and see if we get her consent to run a few tests?"
"May I be with her through the full thing?" Dani asks right away.
"No. You may be with her before and after the tests." Carol, the woman, speaks strictly, "I'm sorry, Dani, but no."
"I'll go in and speak with her." Getting up, Miley orders Dani to stay before Carol and Miley head into Santana's room. Sighing, Dani looks at her hands regretting even having Jesse as her brother, "Honey?"
Getting pulled out of her thoughts, Dani looks up at Miley.
"I've been trying to get your attention for the last five minutes," Miley starts.
"Sorry, mom." Dani whispers, "How is Santana?"
"She won't speak to me or Carol." Miley informs her daughter, "Can you come in with me? She might respond to you."
"Okay." Dani agrees. Getting up and grabbing her phone and Miley's coat, Dani follows Miley into Santana's room.
In Santana's room, the Latina is facing the wall, lying on her side, with her back to the door.
"Santana? It's Dani." Dani speaks softly. Watching Santana peek over her shoulder at her, the Latina swiftly gets up and tackles Dani with a hug, knocking them both to the ground. Hearing Santana try not to let out a sob, Dani feels Santana's falling tears on her neck, "I got you." Dani whispers.
"Don't leave me." Santana chokes out.
"I won't." Dani promises. Feeling Santana hug her tighter, Dani whispers in Santana's ear telling her she is going to move them to the bed.
After reaching the bed, Dani gets Santana to lie down and strokes her hair, calming her.
"Hello, Santana Lopez," Carol walks over so she is in Santana's eyesight, "I'm Doctor Carol Johnson." Looking away from Carol, Santana looks to Dani.
"It's okay. She's a family friend." Dani informs Santana.
"Do you know who raped you, Santana?" Carol asks.
"It was my brother." Dani answers on Santana's behalf.
"Marco?" Carol wonders.
"No. Jesse." Miley steps in.
"Are you going to report him?"
"It's up to Santana." As everyone looks at Santana, Dani ignores Miley and Carol. Leaning down, Dani pecks Santana's forehead.
"It's your call, Santana. No one will be mad because we can't blame you." Dani whispers, "So, get the tests started, Carol." Dani looks to Carol.
"Okay. Dani, Miley, please leave." Carol orders gently.
"NO!" Santana shouts sitting up and latching onto Dani. Holding Santana back, Carol sighs knowing they will be impossible to separate.
"Santana, is it okay if they stay? Or just Dani?" Muttering Dani's name, Miley smiles sadly.
"Okay. I'll be in the waiting room." Miley informs them.
"Okay, mom." Dani nods. Turning back to Santana, Dani kisses Santana's hair.
After doing the tests, Carol gives Santana a pill to make sure she doesn't have a baby, hopefully.
"Is she okay to go home?" Dani asks Carol.
"Not yet." Carol answers walking out of the room. Santana is in her clothes and is cuddling up to Dani, in the blonde's arms. A few minutes later, Miley walks in furiously with Carol.
"Santana, is it true Jesse harmed you other than the rape?" Miley asks right away as the door closes. Seeing the anger in Miley's eyes, Santana hides in Dani's embrace and holds onto Dani tightly.
"Mom, leave her alone." Dani steps in glaring.
"Dani," Miley starts.
"Who else would do this to her? No one else was there besides Jesse."
"I'm sorry, Miley. I have to call the police." Carol whispers.
"No." Miley rubs her forehead, "We are going to do something we hope we won't regret." Leaving the room once more, Dani sighs.
"She's free to go now, Dani." Carol speaks to the young girl.
"Okay." Dani nods getting up with Santana.
In the truck, Santana sits at the door with Dani in the middle, between her and Miley.
"Santana is staying in my room." Dani states to Miley.
"Whatever." Miley narrows her eyes, staring at the road. Placing her hand on Santana's leg gently, Dani rubs circles with her thumb. Feeling Santana take her hand, Dani entwines their fingers. For the rest of the ride home, the ride is silent.
When they arrive home, Dani takes Santana upstairs as Miley walks to the living room where the guys are. Hearing the fighting begin, Dani quickly stops off at her room and kisses Santana's cheek.
"I'll be right back." Dani whispers to her friend.
"Where are you going?" Santana asks quietly.
"Just going to get your things." Watching Santana nod, Dani pecks her lips, "I'll be a few minutes."
Disappearing out of her room, Santana looks around Dani's room.
"Hey." Jumping, Santana whirls around to face the door to see Jesse.
"Get away from me." Santana states scared. Backing up against Dani's bed, Jesse smirks and walks over to her.
"Scared are you?" Jesse smirks darkly.
"Go away." Santana begs with tears filling her eyes. The second Jesse touches her, Santana screams Dani's name.
Bolting into her room, Dani runs over and shoves Jesse away.
"Stay away from her." Dani growls furiously.
"You shouldn't want her, Dani. All she is, is a slut." Jesse grins seeing Santana's falling tears.
"Get out of my room." Dani snaps, "By the way," Throwing a surprise punch at Jesse, it hits him in the face, "Never call Santana that again."
Turning to Santana, Dani leans in and kisses her lips. Pulling his sister off of Santana, the two siblings glare at each other.
"I hope you are going to get charged with assault and rape." Dani stares her brother in the eye.
"How could you say that?" Looking at the door, there stands Travis, Miley and Marco.
"It's the truth. He needs to learn to respect women and not treat them like crap." Dani states, "Now, get him away from Santana and I, please."
Doing just that, Miley and Travis moves Santana's things into Dani's room, which Dani had most of it in the suitcase.
Closing and locking her door, Dani turns around to find Santana shaking. Walking over to Santana slowly, Santana steps silently into Dani's embrace.
"I got you." Dani whispers.
Once Santana is calm again, the two girls get ready for bed and crawl into Dani's bed.
"Dani?" Santana whispers in the dark after ten minutes or so of complete silence, "Are you still awake?"
"What's wrong, Santana?" Dani whispers back gently taking Santana's hand under the blankets.
"What will happen? When you have school tomorrow and the rest of the week?"
"I don't know. I could ask if you and mom could sit in the parking lot and wait for Marco and I."
"I'm scared." Santana admits.
"Do you want to go back home?"
"I don't know." Santana sighs, "A part of me wants to but I like being around you."
"I like being around you too, Santana." Dani smiles.
"I only feel safe around you, Dani."
Seeing the outline of Santana in the dark, Dani leans over and pecks Santana's cheek.
"Dani?"
"Yes?" Dani asks slowly pulling away and shifts so she is on her side.
"Thank you for being my friend."
"You're my friend too, Santana. Thank you for that." Stroking Santana's hair, Dani feels Santana move so they are side by side, "Would you like to cuddle?"
"Yes please." Lying down, Dani wraps her right arm around Santana, as the Latina leans up and pulls Dani into a kiss. Kissing Santana back, the two of them are on their sides facing each other.
Pulling Dani closer, Santana feels Dani's breaths hit her lips. Pulling away long enough to breathe, Dani licks her lips savoring Santana's taste. Pecking Santana's lips, Dani pulls Santana into a hug.
The next morning, day three in the country life, Santana sits in the front with Miley and Dani. Marco is in the bed of the truck, relaxing.
Santana fiddles with her fingers nervously knowing what is about to happen. They are on their way to school and that means Dani had to leave her. Santana wasn't ready for that.
As they pulled into the parking lot Santana started to breathe heavier. They parked and seconds later Santana's door was opened and Dani was standing there, "You okay?"
Santana shook her head, "Don't leave me."
Dani sighs softly, "I wish I didn't have to, but stay with my mom and she'll make sure you're okay."
"She's not you."
"It's just for a few hours."
Santana just sighed. Dani sighs too. She looks around, then leans up and kisses her forehead, "I'll be out as soon as I can."
Dani turns and starts to walk toward the school.
"No! Dani! Come back! Don't leave me!" Santana cries. Tears streamed down her cheeks. Miley is in front of her blocking her view of Dani, but if she had to guess Marco was dragging her inside.
"She'll be back soon, Honey. I promise."
Santana just cried softly.
"How about we spend the day together, just you and I? We can go anywhere you want."
Santana shook her head as tears streamed down her cheeks. "I want Dani."
"I know, Sweetie. I miss Dani when she's at school too. But it's just for a few hours."
"Too long." She cried.
Miley sighed softly and then got an idea. She smiled softly. "Santana did I ever tell you I was a city girl once?"
"What?" Santana sniffed.
"I was around your age when I met Travis. He was visiting in the States for a Horse show he was entered in. We met at the show and were inseparable ever since. I understand how hard it can be to adjust. But you're already doing better than I was. When I first got here I asked Travis to teach me to ride a horse. I wore a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and even gloves for my hands, but under all that I had on a skirt and high heels. I've never seen Travis laugh so hard." Miley giggled.
Santana chuckled softly. "I at least know enough to know you can't wear heels when riding on a horse."
"See, so you're doing better than me."
Santana smiled. "Could you tell me more, please?"
"Of course." Miley said. Tell Santana about her past was the perfect distraction to keep her mind off Dani for a little while.
Time went by faster than Santana expected. They had moved from the car to a bench outside the school. They sat there for the longest time just talking.
"There was also the time I offered to help clean out the horses stalls. I assumed it would be like cleaning out a cat's litter box. Needless to say I ruined a perfectly good pair of designer heels."
Santana laughed along with Miley. Miley loved her laugh a lot more than her tears.
"Or the time I smeared horse poo on my face just in time for Travis to walk in and see me."
Santana gasped. "How?"
"I was working in the barn and sweating. I had just finished cleaning the wheelbarrow that we put the poo in and didn't realize it was on my glove so when I went to wipe the sweat from my forehead the poo smeared all over. Travis couldn't stop laughing. I was horrified, but he still loved me."
Santana laughed, but then shrieked as someone came from behind and tickled her. She turned around and saw Dani.
"DANI!" She squealed.
"Hey, miss me?" she teased.
They shared a hug and Dani mouth a small thank you to her mom.
After they arrived home Miley started dinner and Dani took Santana to the bedroom to hang out. Marco and Travis were out in the barn with Jesse but it still made Santana anxious having him so close.
"You know," Dani started. "I'm really proud of you."
"Why?" Santana asked.
"You managed to get through the day without me and only a few tears were shed." Dani said.
"Your mom made it easy. She kept me distracted and focused on something else. I never knew your mom was a city girl like me."
Dani nodded. "We visit my grandparents in the city sometimes."
"I'm slowly getting used to the Country life."
"You're doing amazing."
"Thanks. I just don't know about tomorrow."
"My mom has a lot more stories to tell, don't worry." Dani smiled.
Santana just nodded.
"I didn't scare you earlier when I grabbed you from behind, did I?" Dani wondered. "On the way home Marco was telling me I shouldn't have done it, that it would upset you."
"Honestly, I wasn't scared, not in that way. I knew your mom could see behind me and she was smirking so I knew it wasn't someone who would hurt me. I was startled at first but not scared like I thought you'd hurt me."
"Promise?"
"I promise. Besides once I felt you tickle me I knew you wouldn't dangerous."
Dani giggled. "Are you sure about that?"
Santana gave her a confused look. "What do you mean?"
Dani smirked and raised her hands wiggling her fingers. "Tickle monsters can be very dangerous."
Santana's eyes went wide. "Dani don't you dare!" She squealed as Dani started to tickle her. She giggled and squirmed around on the bed trying to push her away, "Stop!"
Dani stopped and smiled, "You're so cute." She placed a gentle kiss on her cheek and sat up.
Santana blushed and sat up with her. Then a thought hit her, "You know… it's not fair."
"What's not fair?" Dani asks.
"You figured out I'm ticklish and learned all my ticklish spots. But I haven't found yours."
Dani looks to Santana wide eyed, "You really don't have to do that."
"It's only fair." Santana smirks.
Dani jumps off the bed and Santana follows as Dani started to back away. Santana smiles as she raised her hands wiggling her fingers.
"Sa-Santana you really don't have to. I'm sure there is a different way we can make this fair. How about cards or chess?"
Santana continues to smirk and walks slowly toward her.
Just as Dani was backed into a corner they heard her mom call, "Girls time for dinner."
"See." Dani speaks pointing to the doorway, "We should go, I don't want to keep her waiting."
Santana held the smirk and her wiggling fingers a few seconds long loving the playful terrified look in her eyes.
Finally she dropped her hands, "Okay, let's go but after dinner I'm getting you back."
Dani giggles secretly planning to be so busy after dinner it never happened.
She and Santana went out and helped bring plates to the table, then they all sat down to eat.
After eating for a few minutes Santana feels a harsh stare being given to her. She looks up and sees Jesse. He is looking at her the way he looked at the piece of steak on his plate a few moments ago.
She looks away trying to ignore it. But he wouldn't stop. It was making it really hard to eat. Santana kept her gaze down and set her fork down and folded her hands nicely in her lap.
Dani quickly noticed and took her hand under the table, "What's wrong? Do you not like the food? We can make you something else?" She asks softly.
"Foods fine." Santana whispers.
Dani looked up feeling her brother's stare. When she saw the way Jesse was looking at her she knew what was going on. She didn't wait another second before she stood and gently pulls Santana up as well, "Santana and I are eating in my room. We will bring the plates out when we are finished." She takes her plate and singles for Santana to do the same. Santana grabs her plate and follows her into the bedroom.
Once they are in Dani's room, Dani shuts the door and cleans some space off her desk for them to sit and eat.
Once they sit down Santana still couldn't eat.
"What's wrong?" Dani wonders.
Santana shakes her head.
"Please tell me. Is it because of my brother?"
Santana nods, "I… I can't live like this, Dani. It's not fair to your family or me. Every time I see your brother he scares me to the point I feel like I can't breathe. We both live under the same roof and I'm bound to see him at meal times, and just around the house. I don't know what to do." Santana sighs.
"Are you changing your mind, do you want to go back home?" Dani asks softly.
"I don't know. I know I don't want to go home, as I've told you my parents aren't very supportive of my choices but I just…I can't stay here anymore, Dani. I'm sorry, I know it's selfish but I have to be honest."
"It's not selfish. I'm proud of you for telling me that. In fact I have an idea. Are you in a huge hurry to leave?"
"No, not really. I have no idea where to go."
"How about we both get out of here?" Dani offers.
"What do you mean?" Santana looks at her confused.
"I sometimes go visit my grandparents over summer break, if you think you can handle it here for a few more days after my exams then I'll ask my mom about us going to stay with them for a while. They live in the city so you'll feel more comfortable there. Plus I've spent almost a week teaching you how to be country, it's only fair you teach me how to be a city girl." Dani winks.
"You wouldn't mind leaving your family?"
"My mom would most likely come with us, dad too, maybe. Marco has already signed up for some kind of summer camp program."
"Je-Jesse?" Santana stutters.
"Someone has to stay here and clean up after the horses." Dani smiles. "I think it's the perfect job after what he did. I've been giving them some extra goodies at night to make sure his job isn't easy."
Santana couldn't help but giggle, "You'd really do all that for me?"
"Of course. But only if you're comfortable staying a few more days. If you really want to leave we can help you find some place safe."
"No, I can wait. I'd love to show you the city."
"Then it's all set. I'll talk to my mom about it after dinner."
"Maybe at another time." Santana smiles.
"Why?"
"You already have plans for after dinner." Santana smirks.
"Oh yeah, being tortured by you." Dani laughs.
Santana laughs, feeling a lot better she is able to eat again.