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That very night, she was given another day to spend with Beth. By tomorrow night, Beth is somewhat Shelby's and she'll be no one but someone who gave birth to her. The nurse brought Beth in. Still wrapped in the smooth pink blanket. Her eyes looked tired, as if she was the one deciding her own future, not Quinn. Her mother looked at her sleepy eyes and smiled. The baby drifted off to sleep as a soft tune flow out of her mom's mouth,

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing,
Watch you smile while you are sleeping,
Far away and dreaming,
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender,
I could stay lost in this moment forever,
Well, every moment I spent with you
Is a moment I treasure-

What Quinn didn't realize was how the door was open. And her boyfriend was standing behind the door. He never wanted to see her like this. Hurt. He opened the door and Quinn looked at him.

"Hey." She whispered. Not wanting to wake the baby up.

"Hi." He said, "that was beautiful. Never thought Aerosmith could sound that soft and sweet." She smiled and looked back at Beth.

"Tomorrow night." She said, convincing herself that it was for the best. He smiled, reassuring her that everything will be ok. "It's ok. I still have about 24 hours with her." She nodded. Finn didn't know what to do or say. Her words seemed to bounce around the room, waiting for a reply.

"I- I'm sorry I disturbed you." The reply finally met Quinn's floating words. She shook her head, telling him that she needed him and she wanted him to stick around. Quinn wanted to have the best day with Beth that day. And sleeping wasn't a part of her plan.

At about 3 am, the room was cold and silent. Beth was still comfortably sleeping her mom's warm embrace while Finn was off to who knew where in his dreams. Quinn was still awake, keeping her daughter warm and comfortable. She enjoyed the moment. For a while, she was lost in her angel's universe. She thought she could hear the melody that came out of Beth's breath collaborate with the lullaby of the stars, making the most perfect harmony Quinn had ever heard. The smile that appeared on her face ever since the little girl was brought into her room hadn't faded away. She adjusted Beth's position slowly, but the movement woke the little girl up. Her hands fidgeting around, then her eyes blinked to full consciousness, and then she burst into tears.

Maybe she's hungry, Quinn thought. Is it wrong if I feed her? It can't be. I mean… I'm her mom. Finn woke up slowly, and when her was full awake, he saw the little irl already teething. He looked away awkwardly. His awkwardness had always make her laugh, and it didn't fail her this time around. She realized it must've been her position. He would never expect waking up to a situation like this. Quinn motioned him to come closer with the laugh still behind her breath. She was telling him that it was ok. She doesn't usually do this. She didn't even let his hand touch her abdomen, now this?

Hesitantly, he took a step closer to the two girls. One step, then another, then another, and then another. He looked at Quinn's glowing face and then at the baby's. The baby was dozing off, but her hands were still playing. Her hands twirled around her mom's golden lock. Her small mouth opened as widely as it could manage to yawn. Looking at the little girl yawn, Finn yawned as well. Noticing that it was already 4am.

"Aren't you gonna sleep, Quinn?" He said, rubbing the lids of his brown eyes. She shook her head. Finn wanted to argue with her choice, but he was too sleepy. Besides, Quinn won't let him win if he did argue, so he headed back to the couch and yawned again, "Goodnight Quinn. Goodnight Drizzle." With that, he was gone to the island of cotton candy clouds again.

Quinn smiled. She realized that there was nothing more she wanted at this very moment. She had Finn. She had her baby. The room was theirs. The sweet humming of love drifted her baby and her boyfriend to sleep. It was just pure joy. And the night passed like that. Two sleeping figures, one loving figure that wanted to let her daughter get the best of her, and probably an angel watching over them.

When the day came, the baby woke up earlier than the boy. She woke up and the first thing her eyes found was her mother's hazel eyes. She stared at them so seriously, as if she was trying to dig deep into her mother's eyes. As if she was trying to figure out what her mother's thinking about. Of course, it wasn't a doubt that her mother's thinking about her and their farewell soon. Finn woke up soon. He laughed at how Quinn and Beth are staring at each other, but his mind was still thinking about last night. Did it really happen? Or was it just another dream?

"You're awake." Quinn's gaze turned to her boyfriend. The little girl let out a small whine, as if she was trying to get the lovebirds' attention. And she did get their attention. The couple laughed. She reminded them of how they used to be that little innocent child as well. Quinn kept that part of her deep inside herself. Locking it securely because it was her turn to be the mature one. Beth might be an accident, but Quinn never thought that she was a mistake. Maybe the action, yes, but not her baby. Finn left the bitter memories behind him, ready to make new ones with his girlfriend.

The later it got, the cooler and gloomier the room grew. Quinn seemed struggling to keep her soul in place. Beth cried and cried. It was endless. She probably teethed most of the day, but Quinn didn't mind, because that was what she wanted. She wanted some time with her baby. She didn't care what her baby wanted to do. She just wanted to be with her.

Night approached and it was almost time to say goodbye. Quinn's soul flee every once in a while, terrified of the future. But she brought herself back to the time of day. Always. She wanted to live that moment to the fullest. She had to. Beth's little fingers clutched Quinn's index finger, as if she knew she was going to say goodbye to her mother. Or at least, they will be apart for a moment. A moment that will feel like forever. They have formed a strong, loving bond. Probably the bond was way too strong. Too attached to say goodbye to each other. Quinn knew she will see her baby again in the near future. But every waking hour without Beth would feel cold and lonely, and it'll feel like forever. Shelby promised that Quinn will be able to see Beth again, but Quinn knew, the only mother-figure Beth will know is Shelby Corcoran. She sang a soft ballad, hoping that her little girl would sleep and she wouldn't have to witness this painful farewell.

I just wanna hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
Don't wanna close my eyes
 Don't wanna fall asleep cause I'd miss you, Beth
And I don't wanna miss a thing-

Again, her ballad was interrupted. A figure that looked like a future-Rachel came in. Quinn snapped back to reality and realized that it was Shelby. She looked at Quinn. 2 black rings circled both of her eyes. Her eyes damp, her lips turning white, her face pale, Shelby knew exactly what happened. Shelby knew Quinn hadn't slept, nor ate since she told Quinn she has 24 hours left to spend with Beth. A hint of guilt rose inside of her. She looked at the young mother, about to be separated with her newborn baby, and she was the one who'll separate them. The guilt grew stronger, but she pushed it aside. She kept telling herself that it was a part of the deal. She had gone through this, why can't Quinn? She looked at Quinn and smiled, asking Quinn as softly as possible to hand the baby to her. Quinn nodded. She held her baby girl tighter in her arms, not wanting to let the baby go. The baby's little fingers held on tight to Quinn's crumpled shirt.

"See you." She whispered to her daughter's ear and kissed her forehead before giving Beth to Shelby. Her little lips opened and her little hazel eyes let teardrops trickle down her cheek. Quinn toughened up for her baby girl. For the first time in the last 24 hours, her arms were empty. It was cold. It's ok, she thought. Everything will be ok. She's still my baby girl, because tomorrow night will never come. I will forever have a "tomorrow night." And a tear dropped as she saw her baby walking away from her.

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