Hey guys here is another update! Hope you all enjoyed your Holidays and continue to prepare for the New Year!

Even though Quinn knew that Rachel was out of danger the image of her lying on that hospital bed without any speck of life in her tore her up inside. More than anything she wanted for Rachel to open up her eyes. She wanted to look into the eyes that made everything alright just by staring into them. Those eyes were all Quinn needed to keep breathing, to believe that everything would be okay. More than anything she wanted to know that the girl she had fallen in love with from the moment they met as kids still lied on that bed, and that what happened between them six months ago hadn't changed her.

She held on to Rachel's hand like her life depended on it, and had no intention of letting it go until she saw those gorgeous dark brown eyes sparkle like they had so many times before.

"Rach how did we get here, how did we allow people to break into our force field?" As she said that a tear streamed down her face, but not before she broke into a smile.

"Do you remember when you first brought up our force field? Do you remember how it all happened? I had gotten so mad at you for choosing to partner up with Britt instead of me in Gym class. The rest of the day I tried as best as I could to give you the silent treatment but you kept being your adorable self making it nearly impossible for me to be angry. When you finally saw my wall breaking down you shouted "FORCE FIELD QUINN!" I looked at you like you were crazy, but all you could do was smile and repeat it once more before you took my hand and said

"I know you're mad at me for choosing Brittany as my dance partner in our gym class, but you must know that it's only because it's all part of our force field"

I still looked at you like you were speaking to me in a whole other language, which only caused you to hold on to my hand tighter.

"Our force field baby, the one that protects us from any unwanted intruders, I- I know that you being a Cheerio and all gives you a higher status and it's also the reason why people have stopped being mean to me, but I want to do my part too. I want to protect you in any way that I can. I- I want you to feel safe around me the way that I feel with you, so I just thought that if Brittany was my partner people would see that there are people besides you that can more than just tolerate me, and when that happens they will know that I am good enough for you, that I can protect you too and that I always will, because that's just the type of person that I am Quinn, and Brittany is part of our force field."

When you finished talking the smile that displayed on my face could not be contained! I remember that day like it was just yesterday, because that was the first time I kissed you in the hallway without caring what anyone thought because we were in our force field and nothing could hurt us. I miss that force field Rach- I need you to help me get it back I need us to be okay, I want us to be okay." As she finished what she was saying she felt Rachel's hand subtly move and she looked up to see Rachel trying to release her eyes open.

"Rach, you okay? Let me get the nurse" before Rachel even had time to register where she was Quinn rushed out of her hospital room to find medical help, and as soon as she did she rushed back into the room .

"How are you feeling honey?" The nurse asked as she began to revise Rachel's vitals.

"Honestly, I feel like I just did a massive belly flop into and ice cold pool, and like I was forced to walk through the Sahara Desert without an ounce of water, and I have a major migraine I swear someone must of hit me with a bat or something." The nurse let out a chuckle as Rachel rambled.

"Well I guarantee you that you were nowhere near a pool, or the Sahara Dessert for that matter. Do you remember anything about last night? Do you know where you are? What's your name?" Rachel's head already felt like it was going to explode so having the nurse bombard her with questions wasn't helping at all.

"I- I I'm in a hospital room and my name is Rachel Barbra Berry- Fabray…" As she said her last name she glanced at Quinn and vague images of her encounter with Quinn the night before began to rush in all at once causing her head to spin out of control.

"I- I can't remember." Was all she said as she began to cry.

"It's okay honey" the nurse said as she placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"Most of our patients' memory tends to be a bit hazy after undergoing what you did. You're hooked up to an IV to keep fluids in your system and to make sure that you're fully hydrated. I can't really give you any medication for your head ache because it will really upset your stomach after it being pumped just a few hours ago, but I will bring back some ice packs in a second, and the doctor will be with you shortly after." She gave Rachel a warming smile as she made her way to the door.

"Thank you" Quinn mouthed off right before the nurse fully walked out and, slowly made her way to Rachel's bed side.

"Rach- how are you really feeling? Do you need another pillow? I- I brought your Barbra blanket." She said as she reached under the bed to pull it out.

"I thought I had lost this!" Rachel said as she snuggled into the blanket, causing Quinn to smile at the image in front of her.

"No I guess I kind of borrowed it, when I- um moved out." Just as she said that she felt a little sting in side of her chest, and the look on Rachel's face let her know she felt it too.

"Rach you um, why did you do it?"

"Do what Quinn?" Rachel asked even though she had an idea of what Quinn was asking her.

"Do you really not remember anything from last night?" Rachel just shook her head.

"I remember us at home, I remember you eating a cupcake that I baked and then ugh I don't know Quinn I just don't want to think about it okay." She said as she turned her face away from Quinn's and tears strolled down her face one after another.

"Rachel, I just want you to know that no matter what happens between us, nothing is ever worth this! Nothing! You got that?" She said as she motioned to the hospital room.

"I don't ever want to hear, or even think about you possibly hurting yourself because we have unresolved issues…"

"Too little, too late!" Rachel spat out.

"What are you talking about?"

"I've already hurt myself Quinn! And I can guarantee you that nothing can ever compare to the pain that I caused myself for sleeping with Finn… and losing you." Right as she said that Quinn looked down at her cast and remembered the black eye she had given Finn the night before. It was so worth it. After all he destroyed their force field, and because of him they may not be able to get it back.

"I called Ishmael, and he should be on a plane ride here as we speak." Rachel slowly turned to look at Quinn.

"Wh-What for I'm fine!"

"I spoke to the nurse from the ER, and she said that you were going to need a lot of rest so your dad is going to help make sure that you do that."

"I am not some little girl that needs her father to take care of her Quinn! I am fully capable of taking care of myself." Quinn just arched her eyebrow and it immediately sent shivers down Rachel's spine. That Was Quinn's HBIC eyebrow.

"Berr- Rachel" that minor slip up didn't go unnoticed by Rachel because once again she turned away from Quinn.

"Rachel we all know how you are when it comes to following orders, especially when they are medical orders, so San and your father are going to help while I am work, whether you like it or not!"

Rachel broke into a smile, she loved when Quinn took charge and took care of her it just felt right there was no other way of putting it, and did she actually hear Quinn say "While I'm at work" did that mean that Quinn was going to be around their apartment? Fireworks set off inside of Rachel's chest due to the idea of having Quinn around just on its own.

"Did you hear me Rach?"

"Yes, Quinn I heard you loud and clear! Trust me my head ache serves as a reminder for how LOUD and clear I heard you." Quinn chuckled at how dramatic she was being, but then again it wouldn't be Rachel if she were handling it any other way.

"Let me go ask the nurse about those ice packs. She must have forgot or something." Right as she was walking out Rachel turned around.

"Quinn…"

"Mhhm"

"Thank you!" They were just two little words, but for Rachel they meant so much for and she hoped that Quinn got the message behind them. She needed her to know that in spite of everything she would always be grateful to have her around.

"No problem" Quinn said with a smile as she walked out.

"Q!" She turned to find Santana making her way to her.

"Hey San what's up?"
"Well Ishmael just called he said that he should be arriving within an hour, so do you want me to go get him, while you stay with Rach, or do you want to get him and I'll stay with Rach?" Quinn paused before she gave Santana an answer. Did she want to spend more time with Rachel risking uncomfortable topics, or should she use this as an excuse to walk away without really having to walk away.

"Um well what do you prefer? Have you even gotten any sleep?"

"Honestly I don't mind picking him up, and I napped as best as I could on those damn chairs, but I'm fine. Is Rach up yet?" Quinn nodded

"Yea she woke up a few minutes ago, but claims not to remember what went on last night so she doesn't really understand why she is here." She paused before she decided that it was best for Santana to stay with Rachel while she picked up her father." Maybe I should go pick him up so you can talk to her and see if she really doesn't remember."

"Okay that works, has the doctor seen her yet?"

"No the nurse said he should be in shortly, and I'm actually supposed to be getting her some ice packs for her head ache. Let me get them for you before you step in to see her."

When Santana stepped into Rachel's room Rachel expected it to be Quinn so just by hearing the creak of the door, her heart began to race.

"Did she fail to remember about the pain that I am in? I just hope these ice packs do their trick because I for one don't believe they will! I need drugs Quinn!" Santana burst into laughter in spite of her condition Rachel was still being RACHEL.

"Hate to break it to you Berry, but no meds for you until the doctor gives the okay." Not being able to hide the disappointment on her face she immediately asked for Quinn.

"Where's Quinn?"

"Woa don't get so excited to see me "Santana joked as she placed on ice pack on the temple of Rachel's head, which instantly released a shiver from Rachel.

"It's not that Santana, of course I'm delighted that you're here to keep me company I was just wondering where she had gone, that's all." Allowing Rachel to have full control of the ice pack Santana sat beside her.

"Yea I know Berry I'm just messing with you, but she's actually on her way to pick up your dad." Rachel forced out a smile and stared straight at the ceiling. There was something about her father visiting her under the circumstances that didn't sit well with her. She knew she was going to be under extreme super vision and just thinking about it caused her head to throb.

"Rach, you okay?" being forced out of her thoughts she let out a deep sigh.

"Yea, I'm just thinking"

"About? You know I have a bone to pick with you Berry! You nearly caused me a heart attack! And there is no way I can die looking this hot you got that!" Feeling the complete discomfort with the conversation that she was about to engage in, all she could do was play dumb, hoping that like Quinn Santana would just drop it.

"What why?" instantly Santana recognized some uncertainty in Rachel's tone but she played along.

"Rach, what happened between you and Quinn last night?" Rachel just tensed up at the question, and once more images of her encounter with Quinn invaded her head and it caused her to break down.

"Chaparrita what is it?" Santana asked as she hovered on to the hospital bed and carefully took Rachel into her arms.

"There there rach, it's okay, you're okay." She kept repeating soothing words into Rachel's ear until she finally felt her calm down.

"You okay?" She asked as she made eye contact with Rachel, and once again tears strolled down her face.

"She wants a divorce San! She's done! She's leaving me and I can't take it! I just can't" Santana just held on to her tighter. She hadn't had the chance to speak about the details of their night with Quinn, and although she knew that things hadn't gone well, she didn't think it involved divorce.

"What are you saying Rachel? Did those words actually come out of Quinn's mouth?" Rachel just nodded.

"Yes! She said that she would have her lawyer sent me the divorce papers, and you immediately came to mind. Please tell me you're not going to take her away from me! Please San! I can't lose her!" Santana completely went numb after that. Quinn had insinuated that she wanted her to file up some divorce papers for them but she didn't take her seriously. There was no way Santana could take part in any of that. It just wasn't possible.

"Rach I- I would never do something like that, especially not without speaking to you first! You know I love you both, and all I want is to help make things better."

"I just don't know anymore San! What if there is no better for us? What if I really ruined us? I hurt her so much and ugh I just want to forget everything! I need to forget!" Feeling smothered under Santana's grasp Rachel pulled away, but Santana held on tighter.

"Rachel! What did you do last night when Quinn left your apartment?" Santana demanded more than asked, but Rachel just stood quiet as the memory of her searching through her cabinets for something to take away the pain passed her by, and a lonesome tear made its way down to Santana's arm.

"Rachel! Dime lo que paso!" Once again Santana demanded but Rachel remained quiet, and tried to pull away. She just wanted to forget was all she could think of. She never intended for it to go this far, she never really wanted to hurt herself, did she? She just wanted an easy way out.

"I just wanted to forget…" she barely whispered.

"I know Rachel but finishing a handle of Everclear all by yourself in NO WAY to go about it you hear me? We could have lost you last night and what then huh? Do you know what it felt like to run into your bedroom and find you there like there was no life left inside you?" Rachel just let out a bitter laugh

"Maybe that's just it, maybe there is no life left inside me without Quinn."

"Don't you dare speak like that ever again Rachel Barbra Berry-Fabray! You hear me! You are not a quitter! You do not give up without a fight! What happened to the Rachel Berry that fought everyone off just to ensure that she got every solo possible in glee club? You were a force to be reckoned with! You even sent that sunshine girl to a crack house just so you wouldn't have to share the lime light." At the mention of that Rachel let out an honest giggle.

"It was a non running crack house okay, and I still feel terribly about that!" she playfully elbowed Santana on the ribs.

"I know you do short stuff, but that's just an example of the Rachel Berry I know! Sure this is a complete different situation, and it might take a lot more time and maybe even more tears before things get better but I have faith in you and Q you know that? I know things will get better you just have to pull through." As Santana said that she placed a kiss on top on Rachel's forehead, and Rachel allowed her friends words to soothe her and serve as her anchor to keep her steady and focused. She couldn't lose Quinn that easily, she just couldn't.

When Quinn saw Ishmael making his way across the airport to meet up with her she became a rollercoaster of built up emotions. There was just something about that familiar and heartwarming face that took her back in time. It took her to the very first time she stepped foot into the Berry house hold. She was invited for a sleep over, and her excitement couldn't compare to any other. It was a school night so she expected her mom to say no, but from some reason a call from Rachel's father was all it took for Judy to agree. From the moment she walked in to the house to the moment she walked out to go to school with Rachel beside her she had felt right at home, or at least that's what she wished her home felt like. The Berry men were so care free, which took Quinn some time to get use to but as soon as she did she felt like one of their own. So seeing Ishmael walk up to her brought back all of those feelings.

"Quinnie!" Ishmael shouted as he wrapped his arms around Quinn.

"It's been too long honey! And dear God have you not been eating? Look at you I can almost wrap my arms around you twice" Okay so exaggeration, and being dramatic ran in the family but Quinn couldn't help but nod as she recalled that most of her meals had consisted of Frosted Flakes and Ramen noodles.

"It has been way too long Sir- dad" Quinn corrected herself before Ishmael had the time to scold her.

"That's right I'm still your dad! You can't get rid of me that easily!" He said with a smile on his face as they made their way into the parking lot and towards Santana's Rangrover.

"So how was your flight?" Quinn asked for the sake of conversation.

"You know not as bad as I had anticipated, I always have the worst luck when it comes to traveling, but surprisingly there were no issues this time around. At least not that I was aware of, but that might have something to do with the fact that I had Rachel on my mind all the way through. How is she? Has she woken up yet?"

"Yea she woke up before I came to get you. She- she's doing well she's just dealing with the after math of consuming so much liquor and having to get her stomach pumped. When Santana went back to her apartment to pick up some things for Rachel she found an empty handle of Everclear that she had purchased and left a Rachel's house by mistake." She stopped to make eye contact with Ishmael.

"You know Rachel isn't a heavy drinker. Just by having two glasses of wine she feels light headed so it honestly worries me that she would even consider consuming that much. I- I tried asking her about it, but she claimed not to remember what happened and shut me out. I told San about it so maybe she'll have some luck and get through to her." Ishmael reached over to Quinn and placed a kiss on her forehead before they entered the truck.

"Rachel is something special Quinnie, you know that and I know that, and normally I would disregard what you're implying, because she's in love with life… but after everything that has happened nothing surprises me anymore. All I know is that I'm going to do everything in my power to make things better." He said as he wiped away some tears. Quinn really didn't know what to say so she turned to music hoping that whatever song was playing on the radio didn't make things worse.

When both Quinn and Ishmael made their way inside Rachel's room they saw both Santana and Rachel sleeping side by side on the hospital bed. They looked so peaceful that neither wanted to make a sound to disturb them, but because Ishmael hadn't seen his daughter in so long he couldn't resist placing a kiss on her cheek, which instantly caused Rachel to wake up.

"Daddy!" She shouted causing a very startled Santana to wake up as well.

"What the hell Berry!"

"Santana that is no way to speak to my daughter especially not while I'm around." He playfully scolded Santana before he reached over to hug her as well.

"Sorry it's just that she nearly caused me to have another heart attack and I just need my sleep." She whined.

"San you should go home and get some rest there is no need for the three of us to be here." Quinn said knowing very well how aggravated Santana got when she didn't have enough sleep, or coffee.

"No I'm fine, I just need coffee, plus I'm your ride anyway so it would be pointless." She said as made her way off Rachel's bed allowing Ishmael to take a seat beside his daughter.

"Well I can take you and pick up my car on the way back."

"No Q I'm fine I just need some coffee, plus you haven't slept either, and you need to eat something before you can take your pain killers." Rachel immediately looked concerned.

"Pain killers, what for? What's wrong with you?" She looked directly at Quinn as she attempted to hide her cast. With all the running around she had forgotten about her broken hand, and surprisingly didn't feel any pain.

"Noth- nothing I just tripped walking out of your apartment and landed on my hand the wrong way."

"Right!" Santana snickered causing Rachel not to believe anything Quinn had said.

"Santana Lopez what happened?" Rachel demanded and Quinn glared at Santana in a way that said she was dead if she opened her mouth. She had seen that look one too many times while they were both in the Cheerios.

"I need some coffee, would anyone else like any?" Santana asked as she made her way towards the door.

"Sit Lopez! You get your coffee after you tell me what happened." Ishmael just sat there taking it all in. It reminded him of when the three of them were back in high school and they got into a heated argument, He and Michael always took the role of the mediator, but this time he didn't know where to step in. He had noticed Quinn's hand, but for some reason it didn't cross his mind until now to ask. Just as Santana was going to take her seat Quinn's phone rang bringing everyone's attention directly to her.

"Well are you going to answer that?" Santana asked as Quinn looked down to her phone, and noticed it was Sugar. Perfect timing she thought, just perfect.

"No it's just work I'll let it go into to voicemail."

"Honey if it's work you should really answer it." Ishmael said as Quinn nodded and made her way out of the room, but not before she mouthed to Santana "NOT A WORD!"

"Okay now that she's out of here would you please let me know what that was all about?" Rachel pleaded.

"Rach any other situation, and I would but I think that this is something you and Q need to talk about. She's not in any sort of danger so you really have nothing to worry about." Rachel just shook her head.

"Well if you two wouldn't be acting so strange I would have no reason to worry, but now I just feel like you both are keeping things from me, and I don't like it one bit San!"

"I know Rach you just have to trust me on this okay? It will be better if you guys talk about it. Now if you excuse I needz to get me some coffee afore I endz both you and Q for giving me a head ache so early in the morning. Would you like some Ishmael?" Santana asked before she walked out.

"Sure San thank you, I'll take mine black please."

"Will do. I would offer you some short cake, but the doctor said you're not allowed to drink anything other than that Pedialyte crap the nurse brought in."

"Yea I know San, thanks anyway." She said as she leaned into her father's arms right before her friend walked out.

"Baby girl, how are you feeling sunshine?"

"Like crap! Everything around me spins, and I still feel like I did a belly flop that went all wrong. My tummy feels like it was ripped apart from the inside."

"I can only imagine how that would feel. You weren't conscious when the procedure took place were you?" Rachel just shook her head she was done talking, and lucky for her Quinn had just made her way back in.

"Hey sorry did I um interrupt a special father daughter moment?" Ishmael just laughed at the remark.

"Nonsense Quinnie you could never interrupt us." All Rachel could do was smile while he witnessed their interaction, it felt just like the good old days.

"How are you feeling Rach, San just told me what the doctor said so you should be released later on tonight, but you would need to rest for the remainder of this week, at the very least. You think you can do that for us? Just four days Rach, and on Monday you should be good to go."

"But I haven't even called Rick, or anyone at the theater, how will they know?"

"Santana already took care of that all you need to do now is rest, and not consume anything acidic which means no orange juice, no coffee, no ice cream, no plums, cranberries, and definitely no liquor!"

"I know I know! You say that like I drink all the time, you know I only drink when we go out to parties." She said that without realizing what she set herself up for.

"I know that Rach, which is exactly why I can't bring myself to understand why you were rushed here due to alcohol poisoning. San told me about her Everclear bottle. One shot of that and you swear you just taken a shot of gasoline, so how did you manage to down one whole handle?" Even though Quinn was asking her everything in a calmly matter she still felt overwhelmed and opted not to answer, hoping she would once again drop the conversation.

"Rach, can we please talk about this?"

"Quinn I'm fine really I'm just a light weight that is all, no harm was done so you have nothing to worry about."

"That's where you're wrong Rachel! You have no idea how terrified I was when I saw Santana rush in with you in her arms. Everything inside me went completely numb, I- I thought I had lost you!" She said as she dropped her self to the side of Rachel's bed, and the image was enough to cause both Rachel and Ishmael to release a waterfall of tears.

"I'm sorry Quinn! I'm sorry for everything!" Was all Rachel could say as she reached for Quinn's arms and wrapped them around her.

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