Once Brittany exited the room, she started searching.

If anyone were to see her, they'd think she was crazy. And she's pretty sure, people were looking at her funny. But right now, she had one thing on her mind.

Brittany narrowed her eyes and slowly started rotating her head. She's careful and precise. Much like a hawk in search for its prey. With her readjusting her head to the left, she found her target and zoned in. With her mission now accomplished, she made her way towards her target.

"Hey, um Dr. Martinez?" Brittany asked in a low voice.

The doctor turned around and smiled once they made eye contact. Damn those shiny teeth.

"Yes? How may I help you?"

Brittany fidgeted.

"You see, this is the first time me becoming a parent. I want everything to be perfect. And I... No, we want a healthy baby. Regardless, we'll love it unconditionally. I mean Santana is like a huge teddy bear and everyone loves her once they get to know her-"

She was cut off from her rambling when Dr. Martinez put a hand on her shoulder. Brittany started blushing and took interest in the floor. She knew she was rambling, but sometimes, she'd just get stuck.

"It's okay. We all have our moments, especially when becoming new parents. So, what is it I can help you with?"

Brittany looked up and only saw genuine concern and care in the doctor's eyes. She was also happy he didn't judge her for being with another woman.

"It's just you said for her to relax. I understand that, but I want to know exactly what she can and cannot do. I don't want her hurting or the baby. They both mean the world to me."

Brittany mentally slapped herself. Once the words flew out of her mouth, she was brought back to the time she left Santana. Even though she knew everything would just be a faint memory, stupid trouty mouth, she wanted to embrace this journey and not screw anything up.

"Well, let me see... I have to get to another patient, but I'll have a nurse run off some sheets on what she can and can't do. Then, I'll write down some notes as well. I'll even give you my personal number in case you have any questions or if there's an emergency." Dr. Martinez winked at Brittany. Her eyes widened comically.

Dr. Martinez started to chuckle.

"Don't worry, hon. I understand what you're going through. I'm not hitting on you. My partner and I have twin boys. Our best friend was the surrogate mother. She went through something like what your wife went through tonight. So, I can understand how you feel. We're just waiting for some test results and once we get them back, we'll talk about when she can be released. I'll be back in an hour or so." He squeezed her shoulder.

"Thank you. Seriously." Brittany said with a smile.

Dr. Martinez winked again, turned around, and started walking away.

Brittany stood there for a second processing what the doctor had just said.

Wait, did he say wife? He totally did. I mean I understand why he'd think we were married. Hmm. I need to ask Quinn why we aren't.

Brittany scrunched up her brow in confusion.

I mean we have been together for a really long time in this reality. I would have thought we'd have gotten married and then had a baby.

She pondered this for a little longer. She was broken from her trance when she felt two arms come from behind and embrace her. She tensed at first, but knew this hug from anywhere.

"Is everything okay, Q?" Brittany turned around in the hug.

"Yeah, San fell asleep. I wanted to check on you. How are you?" Quinn asked looking deep into blue eyes. She didn't want the taller blonde to feel alone.

"I'm better. I'm so sorry again for being a bitch before. It's just so much I don't know and it was a momentary brain slip. You know I only want wants best for Santana... And the baby." She ended with a smile.

"I know, B. I'm too am sorry again. But let's put that behind us." Quinn let go of Brittany and they both started walking towards Santana's room in a comfortable silence.

But Brittany broke it. "I asked the doctor for specifics on what San can and can't do. I don't want this happening again."

Quinn linked her arm with Brittany's and smiled a happy smile. Brittany was trying even if she didn't remember anything.

"Q?" Brittany called out before they entered the room. "Why aren't Santana and I married? Did we like agree not to? Or what? I mean, I'm just curious."

Quinn looked at Brittany and started to smile. Obviously there was something Brittany was missing.

"What?" Brittany asked. Quinn's smile and reluctance to answer the question worried her.

"It's nothing, B. Um, I'll explain it to you later. I promise."

Brittany accepted this answer but in the back of her mind, she was kind of nervous for the reasoning behind them not being married.


After a few hours, a nurse came in to check on Santana. She also brought sheets for Brittany. Brittany read them carefully to not miss a thing. A little while later Dr. Martinez returned and gave Brittany more information and his number. He also came with discharge forms and allowed all three women to leave.

Once back at home, Brittany tucked herself and Santana in bed. They were cuddling contently and just basking in the love and affection radiating off one another.

This is the life I wanted to live. My life was never really complete without Santana by my side. How could I have been so stupid? 'Follow your dreams', blah blah blah. Maybe when I get back to my original reality, I'll search for Santana. I mean I know I'll have to do much explaining, but being without her these past years have been torture. Santana is the love of my life. No one else. It's just her. Always has been, and always will be.

Consumed in her thoughts, she let herself drift into sleep.


*BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEP*

Brittany just wanted to shut out the world and cuddle with her girlfriend. She shifted a little closer to Santana. The body next to her moved to shut off the alarm clock.

"Wake up, sleepyhead. We have to get everything ready. You don't want to keep Quinn waiting."

Brittany jumped from the bed. That wasn't Santana's voice.

Brittany stared at the person in front of her.

"Whoa. You've never gotten outta bed that fast. It's just paint ball. The field will still be there. There's no rush."

Mike?

Brittany looked around her and saw a lot of black. This was definitely not the room she was just in.

She turned her head to the dresser and saw her reflection.

She was in Tina's body.

"Since you're outta bed, let's get changed. I'm super excited. We haven't gone paint balling in awhile and it should be fun! And I hate seeing Santana is such a funk since Brittany left. This is totally going to distract her and get her pain out." Mike shrugged with a huge grin.

"Uh, yeah... Let's get ready..." Brittany said. Still trying to process everything.

I should be getting used to this. But, I just can't. Oh well, let's see where this day takes me.