A/N: Alright sorry for the long ass wait but I've had a pretty emotional few days. Exes suck that's all I'm going to say on that. Anyways I recieved a few private messages that my writing was good but block and the story was a little hard to read. I'm guessing that means I need to space out things more so I have. I hope this is easier. Thank you all so much for your patience. Thank you for following, reading, favoriting, and reviewing. Honestly reading your reviews and even the private messages I have gotten have lifted my spirits when I needed them to so thank you. I hope you guys enjoy these next two chapters.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except Blake and the kids minus Beth of course. That sounded bad but you get what I mean.
Big thank you to Born To Be A Writer121 for being my beta and going back over these.
Anything underlined is said in sign language.
Chapter 3
Cassie and Shelby along with their now youngest son Drew were the next to show up to the house. The little boy honestly looked like the little kid from The Andy Griffith Show. Everyone was convinced that he had to be a doppelganger. Drew had come into their life two years ago when he was only eight years old. Although he wasn't officially adopted until about 5 months ago. Everyone was ecstatic to have the little boy become part of their family. He seemed to fit right in.
(Flashback to two years ago)
Cassie and Shelby where at Central Park with their grandchildren feeding the ducks. Little Calum was asleep in his stroller next to them. They were positive the twins would be next to fall asleep seeing as they were no longer actively feeding the ducks just watching their older sister, cousin, and another little boy do it. They had been there for about two hours and the sun would be setting soon. They wanted to take the kids to go get ice cream before going home. Cassie and Shelby knew they shouldn't give the kids dessert before dinner but they had been so good all day long and they deserved a reward. Plus they are their grandchildren and they're allowed to give them things and do things for them. Shelby looked over at the kids.
"That little boy has been playing with them this whole time and I haven't seen a parent looking for him or anything," She stated.
"What!" Cassie asked as she looked up from her phone. Blake was playing in Florida and Cassie was tracking the game on her phone.
At the same time reviewing dance steps that Brittany had asked her to look at. Brittany was putting the final touches on Mercedes' dance numbers for her world tour. It would be Mercedes first world tour and everyone was excited about it and for her. It was already sold out in several places including Madison Square Garden. Shelby rolled her eyes...
"That little boy playing with our grandchildren. No one has come looking for him or anything." she stated. Cassie looked over and sure enough the little boy that was there earlier was still there.
"Huh that's strange, we need to go if we want to get to the ice cream parlor and then dinner on the table anytime soon." Cassie stated getting a frown and nod from Shelby. Shelby just had this feeling that something wasn't right here.
"Alright minions let's go!" Cassie shouted. Beth and Haley grabbed the twins' hands and pulled them over to their grandma's.
"The Nana can Drew come with us?" Beth asked.
"I don't know sweetie wouldn't Drew's parents be worried if we just took him. I'm sure his mommy is looking for him." Shelby answered. Beth started calling Shelby Nana and Blake would call her The Nana and Beth picked up on it and when Haley started talking it was the same story.
"Drew no mommy." Haley stated.
"Haley that was suppose to be a secret." Beth whispered yelled at her little sister. Cassie and Shelby shared a look before Cassie nodded at Shelby to go ahead. As Shelby walked away Cassie knelt in front of her grandchildren.
"Don't be mad at Haley Beth if Drew doesn't have a mommy then we need to find his daddy. You did the right thing Hales. By telling us then we can help Drew and you guys want to help Drew right," Cassie asked getting a nod from her grandchildren.
"Drew no daddy," R.J. stated after a few moments.
"Thank you, baby boy," Cassie replied getting a shy smile in return.
Everyone had become fluent in sign language pretty quickly sometimes only signing to one another so that they would always be able to talk with R,J and he wouldn't be uncomfortable signing in front of others. Shelby slowly approached the little boy whose back was facing her.
"Hey Drew, I'm Shelby and those are my grandchildren you have been playing with. They really want you to come with us and eat some ice cream. Where's your mom so we can see if that's o.k" she asked. Drew turned to face Shelby when she first called out his name and introduced herself, but he seemed to be quickly looking for a way to get away from her. It wasn't until then that Shelby noticed how tattered and dirty the little boy's clothing looked. "
She's... At... Home." Drew stuttered out and Shelby knew it was a lie. He was refusing to look up at her and she could see his breathing patterns quicken.
"O.k. what about your dad is he around?" Shelby asked.
"Umm... it's just umm... me and my mom," Drew replied.
"O.k. well do you want to go get ice cream and then we can take you home?" Shelby asked. The little boy stood there for a few moments before slowly nodding his head and following Shelby back over to the others. Shelby and Cassie watched Drew while they were at the ice cream parlor.
The little boy ate all of his jumbo ice cream and the rest of the twins ice cream as well. They decided to go to an all you can eat pizza place after that for dinner. Where they watched the little boy eat more pizza then even they could. It was like he hadn't eaten in days and just couldn't stop himself. Of course all of that food put him to sleep as soon as he was seated in the mini van. The women had no idea what to do, so they took him home with them. It wasn't until the next morning when the security guard called, because Drew had been trying to sneak off that they learned the truth about the little boy's life.
He had been living on the streets with his mom since he was two. They got separated two years ago and he has been alone every since. Hearing how this little boy had been on the streets alone for two years and surviving was astonishing and they couldn't help, but want to take away his struggles. No child should ever have to worry about where they are going to sleep or get their next meal.
They immediately started searching for his mom, but only came up with dead ends. The woman had disappeared and they feared the worst. Drew didn't even know his last name and the police had absolutely nothing to go on as far as finding his family. They had put up pictures all over New York and the news and no one came forward. Drew was placed in the care of Shelby and Cassie at their request while they searched for his family. After a year of searching and no one coming forward to claim the little boy Cassie and Shelby were named his guardians. Drew became the first July-Corcoran.
(End Flashback)
"Hey mamas and Drew," everyone greeted the trio as they walked into the kitchen.
"They're in the living room with Maribel and Izzy," Brittany answered noticing Shelby and Drew looking around. Both nodded and hugged everyone before making their way into the living room where they kids were.
"The Nana and Drew," was shouted from the occupants of the living room. Everyone in the kitchen laughed.
"Where's Blake and San?" Cassie asked as she took a seat at the table with the others.
"Upstairs." Blaine answered.
"Actually, we're right here... Hey mom." Blake stated as she pulled her mom into a hug. Blaine, Dave, and Brittany smirked at the much calmer demeanor of Blake. She noticed this and rolled her eyes.
"Hey boys." she greeted as she pulled two of her younger brother's in a hug before taking a seat at the table as well. Santana had entered soon after, greeted, and hugged everyone before taking a seat in Blake's lap.
"Where's Mama C and Drew?" Santana asked. At that moment they heard Shelby start singing along to Frozen and knew they were in the living room watching the movie with the kids. You would think that they would be tired of that movie, but it had become a favorite for all the kids.
"So what's the game plan for today?" Cassie asked.
"Well, the ESPN crew will come and set up. I'll do an interview with Jalen Rose. He will probably want to talk with you, San, Buzz if she's here, and a few others, but we won't know until then. Then the cameras will just be around and we're suppose to act normal while watching the draft to see if I get drafted." Blake explained getting nods from the others. This hadn't been the first time they had been interviewed to talk about Blake. After she won her second NCAA title with NYU, ESPN did a little 30 minute special about her. Nothing like they were going to be doing today but it was close.
"The others should be getting here soon right?" Blake asked.
"Rachel's flight was delayed, but she should be here, before the draft starts." Brittany added.
"Mercedes is still on tour and Sam is with her, but I talked to her last night and they want to skype with us so that they can be with us. Marley is still on vacation with her mystery girl, Lucy, but everyone else should be here." Blaine stated getting nods from the others. Marley and Gabby broke up the summer after graduating from high school. Marley was headed to New York in persuit of becoming a lawyer whereas Gabby wanted to travel the world. They realized that even though they loved each other, life was taking them in different directions. It was a mutual breakup and they are still friends today and both dating different people. Marley met Lucy last year and the gang has yet to meet her, but she makes Marley happy and that's what matters. They were hoping to get to met her at the twin's birthday party.
"Alright, well I'm going to get the grill going and food cooking. Are we letting the kids swim in the pool or do I need to make sure the gate is locked." Blake asked.
"I thought they had to look nice today, it's why they are all so dressed up!" Santana asked.
"They're faces won't be shown so I don't think it matters," Blake responded. It was something that they had all decided on after Rachel had her first big show on Broadway. They didn't want their children's identity known until Kitty was found. They did the best they could to keep them out of the tabloids as much as possible.
"That makes sense, but I got them all up and dressed and you know how much of a struggle that is." Santana grumbled.
"Then we won't let them in the pool mi amore. I just wanted to give them something to do while I'm doing the interview," Blake responded.
"No, you're right... Cassie can...," Santana turned asked but the woman, Carlos, and Rigo were already moving toward the living room where the kids were.
"Alright, minions we need to get you all in your bathing suits. Mini B, Thing 1, and Thing 2 come with me. Maribel you take Hales and Cully over to Brittany's and get them changed. Shel you take Drew, Izzy, and I'm sure the boys will follow as well." everyone in the kitchen heard Cassie shout out orders and people begun to do as they were instructed.
The girls were more the happy about having their moms around to help them with the kids. They loved that their moms had such great relationships with their grandchildren seeing as none of them had relationships with theirs. Santana was the only one who knew what it was like to have grandparents and her grandmother had shunned her. The three women along with the Berry men were always available when needed and absolutely loved spoiling their grandchildren.
"Alright Brother Bear, you and I need to go prep the grill, Babe you start on the food, Gel B set up the pool make sure the deep side is covered and locked, and Leggy B you just sit there and look beautiful," Blake stated.
"You and your mother are bossy and I'm not invalid. I can help." Brittany huffed out. Blake was almost as bad as Rachel when it came to not letting their pregnant wives or sisters do anything.
"You can help San with the food but no lifting anything. I'll take the bossy comment as a compliment." Blake stated getting a slap in the arm from Santana. Everyone nodded before setting out to do their given task. It wasn't long before the kids were in the pool along with Rigo, Carlos, Izzy, Cassie, Shelby, and Maribel. The girls had the pool split so that one part of the pool increased from the steps to a 3 feet drop while the other side had a 10 foot drop for anyone who could swim. The others were sitting in the kitchen area where Blake and Dave were grilling. It wasn't long before two little blurs ran past them followed closely by a head of red hair. Sue walked into the backyard laughing at her daughter's excitement and her wife's worry.
"Hey Sue," everyone greeted the former Cheerios coach.
"Hey guys." she greeted in return.
(Flashback to two years ago)
"So I've been holding this in for a year now ,but I told you so." Emma stated as she took a seat on the couch next to Sue.
"What?" Sue asked as she turned to look at Emma before going back to watch their two dogs playing in the backyard.
"You were worried about moving to New York. You didn't think you could coach on a collegiate level and you didn't think we would like living in the city. Well guess we technically don't live in the city but nonetheless. I told you that you would be an amazing coach no matter what it was that you were coaching and that we'd be surrounded by our family and love it. So, I told you so," Emma explained with a huge smile on her face.
During Santana's freshmen year at NYU she was named the first ever freshmen cheer-leading captain due to a performance during a placement audition and her display of leadership skills. She had no problem correcting other cheerleaders on their stances and helping them improve. Santana ran things a lot like she did when she was the captain of the Cheerios. That year the NYU cheer-leading squad placed second at National's for the first time in a long time. Once the athletics director found out that it was Santana who led them to that win he knew he had to find the person who taught Santana everything she knew and hire them.
It wasn't long before he was contacting Sue Sylvester with an offer to take over as head coach for the NYU squad. In all honesty the athletics director couldn't believe that Sue hadn't been pursued by any colleges before. The woman had won more titles then most cheer-leading coaches dream of winning. Of course her methods were a little outrageous, but the results she got were worth it in his opinion. It took several months of asking not only from the athletics director, but the others as well before Sue finally agreed to give it a year. If she didn't like it then she could leave and go back to coaching her beloved Cheerios.
They moved into an apartment on campus before moving to one of the houses' that was built in the gated community. They lived next door to Puck and his wife and across from Tina and Mike. Sue chuckled before pulling her wife onto her lap and kissing her.
"You did tell me I won't deny it. You also told me that once we were settled we'd start a family and I think we're pretty settled don't do?" Sue asked. Emma's face broke into a huge smile. She's been wanting to have a family with Sue for the longest and they were finally going to try and start one. It was decided that they would both undergo IVF in hopes that at least one of them would get pregnant.
They decided to carry one another's egg and have the same donor so that their children would be blood related siblings. It had been almost a month and a half since the first treatment and both women were starting to lose hope. They had taken at least three pregnancy tests each and all three came back negative.
"Emma I don't want to take another damn test. So, what... we can get our hopes up and they be crushed again. No thank you. The treatment didn't take we're try again in a couple of months." Sue shouted.
"False negatives happen. Brittany said she took almost 8 pregnancy tests before she got a positive answer. Sue," Emma began to say.
"No. I'm not doing it if you want to continue to destroy your hopes and cry yourself to sleep tonight then by all means go ahead, but don't expect me to be there when I told it was going to happen!" Sue snapped. Sue hadn't meant to snap at Emma it's just she really wanted to start a family with Emma and the negative results were starting to really get to her. On top of losing Santana and two other cheerleaders from the squad and her hormones going crazy at the moment it was a lot.
"Fine, if you didn't want a family with me, then you should have told me before I went through all of this. I just want a family. Our own little family with you so bad. I'm sorry that I care so damn much!" Emma shouted before running upstairs and slamming the door. Sue huffed and sank down onto the couch.
"That could have gone better huh?" she asked her dogs who both looked at her before hopping off the couch and padding up the stairs.
"Hey I'm the one who convinced her to get you two yet you take her side," Sue called after her dogs.
"I'm arguing with my dogs now. What is wrong with me?" Sue mused to herself. She sat staring at the pregnancy test that Emma had left on the table for about 10 minutes before giving in and going to take it. She waited the allotted time before checking and she had to wipe her eyes several times and pinch herself as she stared down at the two pink lines. She was pregnant they were going to have a baby. As she run out of the downstairs bathroom she found Emma sitting on the couch.
"I'm pregnant!" Sue shouted as she ran over to her wife.
Emma looked up at her wife and started laughing uncontrollably before handing a positive pregnancy stick to Sue as well. They were both pregnant at the same time. Things had gone better then they had thought. It was a tough pregnancy for both women. Neither were young and there were a few complications. Sue had to be put on bed rest during her third trimester. She was not a happy camper about that. Their hormones caused several fights and even led to a brief two day split up but all that was forgotten the moment their waters broke. It seemed that not only would they be pregnant together but going through labor together.
Dr. Ken the same doctor who had delivered Mercedes, Brittany, Santana, and Tina's babies also delivered Sue and Emma's little girls. She was able to pull some strings and get the women in the same hospital room so that they could be together during labor and delivery. Shelby and Cassie were the only two in the room with them, but the rest of their family sat out in the hallway waiting. Katie Jean Sylvester and Zoe Michelle Sylvester were born two hours apart. Both were healthy and Sue and Emma couldn't have been happier. They hadn't planned on both being pregnant, but it was a very welcomed surprise.
(End Flashback)
"Cassie texted us about the pool being opened and the girls wouldn't stop bouncing around in excitement. They practically drug us here." Sue stated getting laughs from everyone. Katie or Bug as the kids called her and Zoe or Zozo could pass as twins. They both had bright chocolate brown eyes, a cute little button nose, and the same permanent pout on their lips. The differences came in height, build, and hair color. Katie had Emma's red hair and her cheeks were covered in freckles, she is short for her age standing a few inches shorter then Calum even though they were the same age, and she was underweight for age. It was partially because of the complications Sue went through when pregnant with her and the fact that Katie preferred to eat candy and junk food over actual food whereas her sister had no problem eating actual food and would be caught taking food from Katie's plate at times. Zozo was a strawberry blonde with no freckles, she was tall for her age almost the same height as the twins even though they were older then she was. Both little girls had bubbly personalities and were full of energy all the time. Which was a huge difference from Sue's serious demeanor and Emma's calm one. Those two alone were a force, but add the other kids and let's just say that the gang had their hands full.
"Boys don't," Puck shouted as he walked into the backyard.
"Jump into the pool with your clothes on," he finished, but it was to his sons had jumped into the pool and they're clothes completely soaked. Luckily Rigo and Carlos were there to keep them from sinking completely underwater. Puck followed by a pregnant Lauren walked into the backyard. Everyone greeted who made their way over to the table and took seats. Puck and Lauren had three children, Noah Jr. who is 3 years old and their twins Robbie Blake and Randy Samuel who are 2 years old. Lauren was due in a couple of weeks with their fourth child and they were hoping for a little girl this time.
"Uncle Puck, Auntie Lauren." Beth greeted both adults.
"Hey Mini B, I would hug you, but you're all wet from the pool." Puck stated.
"Sup shorty?" Lauren greeted.
"Uncle Puck are we still on for guitar lessons on Saturday. We can do it before the twins birthday." She paused and moved closer to Puck to whisper into his ear.
"I have a song I want to sing for the twins, but I need to get the chords down better." she whispered.
"No, problem you can come over two hours before the party and we'll get it squared away. I can even play with you if you want." Puck stated getting a beaming smile and nod from Beth.
Beth knew that she could have taken lesson's from her mama and majka but Puck had gotten her her first guitar last year and it was just their thing. They had a strong relationship and Beth absolutely loved having him around. Puck's relationship with Beth strengthened once she learned that he was her biological father. That was also the day that everyone learned who the mystery gift giver was. This person left a gift every year up until they were caught.
(Flashback to a year ago)
It was two days before Beth's fifth birthday and everything was ready to go as far as the party planning goes. Rachel and Blake were at the record label working with a new artist on his album that was set to be released in a few months. They had been working at it for a couple of hours when Rachel realized that she didn't have a her phone with her. She needed to send a text out so she went in search of her phone. She had checked her office and was almost to her car to search there when she noticed someone standing next to her car with a box in their hand.
"Hey what are you doing?" Rachel yelled. How this person even got into the parking garage past security was something she'd have to figure out.
No one, but employees and artist should have been able to get into this garage. The person looked up and Rachel froze in her tracks. Standing in front of her was Judy Fabray, Quinn's mom.
"Judy... I mean Mrs. Fabray," Rachel called out. "
Umm.. hi Rachel. It's uh Mrs. Holiday now. I umm... just wanted to leave this for Beth I know her birthday is coming up," Judy stuttered out. She had been leaving gifts for Beth since the little girl turned one and she was bound to get caught sooner or later.
"What are you doing here? How do you know I have Beth? Where's Quinn? You're the mystery gift giver." Rachel rambled off.
"I'm just here to leave this gift. It's easier to leave it here then trying to get past the security for your gated community. I know you have Beth because my wife use to be your nanny. I actually have no idea where Quinn is. I had divorced Russell after Quinn had given birth. He had been cheating on me with several of his secretaries and a few members of our church. One of them became pregnant and told me the truth because she wanted to be with Russell so I divorced him. I got the house and had asked Quinn to move in with me. I went to visit her sister Frannie in California and Quinn was suppose to be moving in while I was away. When I came back she and Beth were gone and Russell had packed up all of my things and sold the house. How he was able to do that I will never know. I am the mystery gift giver. I had started seeing Holly shortly after Quinn disappeared. We dated in college before my parents set me up with Russell and I married him. Holly would always talk about this family she worked for. Then when umm.. Blake I think her name is, was in that accident and you all had to go to court for custody of Beth she told me the story. I put two and two together. Holly told me about how happy you all were and how happy she was so I didn't come forward. Not that the courts would have found me anyway I had gone back to my maiden name at the time. I wanted to be there, but wasn't sure if you all would let me so I left gifts for her hoping that one day when she was older she'd want to come find me." Judy replied honestly. It was the truth. One day Quinn was there and then she wasn't. Judy had tried to find her and find Russell but both seemed to have dropped off the face of the earth. Rachel stood stunned. She never expected to come face to face with one of Quinn's parents or that said parent would even care about Beth. They had kicked Quinn out. Well Russell had kicked her out but Judy had let him. Rachel just couldn't understand that being a mother herself now.
"I don't know what to say." Rachel replied.
"I don't expect you to say anything dear. I just want to make sure that Beth gets this gift." Judy stated handing over the small box. Rachel opened it and inside the box was a old teddy bear, a doll, and a pair of children size pom poms.
"Those were Quinn's when she was little. I had a lot of stuff from her and Frannie's childhood placed into storage. Russell only wanted new things in the house and would make me get rid of old things. I wanted to save things for when the girls had children of their own. So I purchased a storage facility without his knowledge and keep all of their old things there." Judy explained. Rachel nodded her head. She was still trying to wrap her brain around Judy Fabray... umm Holiday standing in front of her.
Rachel knew that she should talk to the others before making this decision but the woman clearly wanted to know Beth and they could do a trial and error type of thing.
"Umm we're hosting a party at the Jumping Frogs. I'll probably get grief from the others for inviting you, but would you like to come and meet her. Not as her grandmother because she already has three of those but a friend of the family?" Rachel asked. It was Judy's turn to be floored. She hadn't expected to ever meet Beth until she was much older.
"I would love that but what about the others. I don't think Santana and Brittany will be to happy to see me after what I did to Quinn." Judy replied after several moments of gaping at Rachel.
"Let me handle them. The party starts at 3. I'll give her this so that you can bring a real gift if you want but you don't have to." Rachel quickly corrected.
"I'll bring Holly who has missed you all greatly and I'm sure she'll want to bring a gift." Judy replied with a smile.
"We miss her as well. We were actually looking for a nanny for the kids seeing as the daycare they are currently in isn't worth a damn. So if you have her number..." Rachel trailed off. Judy quickly grabbed her phone and gave Rachel Holly's number. They chatted for a few more minutes before saying their goodbyes but not before exchanged information themselves. That night after dinner the children were watching a movie while the women were sitting in the kitchen. Rachel decided to bring up Holly and her encounter with Judy.
"Wait so you just invited her without asking us first?" Brittany asked.
"Look I know we are all her parents and we all are suppose to make decisions when it comes to her together but..." Rachel paused and took a deep breathe.
"She was the one leaving the gifts. She tracked us down just, so that she could hopefully build a relationship with Beth through the gifts she left. She divorced Russell and was letting Quinn move in with her to help her with Beth, because she knew Quinn was struggling then Quinn just disappeared. I'm not saying we welcome her with open arms, but I don't want Beth to find out one day that her biological grandmother wanted a relationship and we kept that from her." Rachel stated.
"She doesn't need a relationship with her biological grandmother. She has three grandmas and two grandpas that love her." Santana stated firmly.
"Who are we to say that she doesn't?" Rachel replied.
"Her mothers that who we are. Our job is to protect her. Judy wasn't the one to kick Quinn out, but she let Russell kick her out. Quinn never mentioned Judy letting her move back in. How do we know if she's even telling the truth." Brittany snapped. Rachel flinched and looked at Blake for a little help. Blake hadn't said anything.
"Beth doesn't even know that she's adopted. What are we suppose to tell her about Judy. You think she's not going to notice the resemblance between them." Santana stated.
"I know that you aren't my real mommies." Beth stated from the doorway. All four women's heads snapped in the direction of their daughter neither of them had even realized that Beth had been standing there.
"What mija?" Santana asked.
"I know I didn't come from you or moer's tummy," Beth restated. "
How?" Blake asked. Beth ran out of the room before returning and holding what women knew was the photo album that held the pictures of Quinn with Beth.
"Don't be mad at Rigo, but I found these photos when I was trying to find photos from when I was born. There are photos of Hales, Cully, and the twins up, but none of me and I wanted to find them. I also started to notice how the twins looked just like mami and majka and Hales and Cully look like mama and moer, but I don't look like any of you. So, I went looking for answers when I came across this hidden in a book of photos in mama's office. I was going to put it back, but Rigo walked in and saw me with it. I lied and said that you told me about the photos, but I didn't understand and asked if he could explain. He explained that this lady is my birth mother kinda like Drew has a different mommy, but gamma and the nana are his mommies. He said that this lady gave me to you, because she couldn't take care of me. I didn't bring it up, because I didn't want to upset you guys and make you think that I wanted her to be my mommy." Beth confessed starting to tear up thinking she had upset her moms.
"Mini B come here," Blake stated. Beth made her way over to her majka and was pulled up onto her lap. "
Baby girl we aren't upset. We're just surprised. We're also not mad at Rigo, because you lied to him. Which is not o.k. and we'll talk about that more later. We forget how curious about things you are and how smart you are that you pick up on things easier then most kids. We should have known that you'd go searching for answers on your own. However, Rigo should have told us about the conversation and you should have come to us. Now I'm guessing you asked him to keep it a secret, because you didn't want to upset us and he listened," Blake stated getting a nod from Beth.
"Sweetheart, we wanted to wait until you were older and we had more answers before we told you. We're sorry if we made it seem like it was this huge secret and that you felt like you couldn't come talk to us about it." Brittany added.
"I'm sorry for not talking to you, but I was afraid you'd think I wanted to go back to her, but I don't. I love my family. I love having all of you be my moms even though you make me eat vegetables and won't let me eat ice cream all the time. I even love Hales and the twins even though they touch my things without my permission." Beth replied. The women all laughed.
"Mija, do you want to know about your birth mother and father?" Santana asked getting a shrug from Beth in return. The four women shared a look.
"You won't hurt our feelings if you do. We know you love us. You won't hurt our feelings by wanting to know more about your birth parents." Rachel stated with nods from the others. Beth slowly nodded her head. She wanted to know about the woman that had given her up and why. She knew her mothers loved her and would always be there for her but she wanted to know who her real parents were.
"Before we tell you about your birth mother. There is someone who wants to met you. You know how every birthday you get gifts, but we could never figure out who they were from?" Rachel asked getting a nod.
"Well her name is Judy and she is Quinn.. your birth mother's mommy. She wants to meet you. If you say no then I'll call her and tell her not to come, but she can tell you more about Quinn then we can." Rachel stated.
"Can I think about it?" Beth asked.
"Of course you can baby girl but you only have a few days to think about it." Blake replied. That night Beth learned about her birth parents. She learned that her Uncle Puck was actually her birth father. Beth's relationship with Puck strengthen that night because her moms explained to her that it was a tough decision for her uncle to make, but he did it for her.
If her Uncle Puck hadn't given her to her mommies then she wouldn't have any of her siblings or her grandparents. She wouldn't have her family and she was grateful for that. She didn't need him as a dad, because she was happy with her four moms, but having him be apart of her life even after not being able to take care of her himself meant a lot to her. Beth wished that Quinn was around as well not because she wanted her as a mom, but it would be awesome to have her in her life and to thank her for giving her to her mommies. She wanted to know the people she got her looks and some of her traits from.
Beth decided and got to met Judy at her birthday party. She instantly noticed the similar features between the two of them. She informed Judy that she didn't need her as a grandma but would like to be friends and a friendship was formed. Brittany, Santana, and even Puck did not like the fact that Judy was there but wasn't outright hostile to the woman. She was there by Beth's request, it was her party and they wouldn't ruin it no matter what. It wasn't soon after that that Holly took the job working as nannies for the gang. The kids were a lot for one person to handle so after much deliberation Judy was hired and Sheila St. James were hired as well. Both were the only women that Holly trusted to help her and much to the dismay of some the kids bonded with all three women. They couldn't deny that Judy was amazing with the kids and that they absolutely loved her. The three nannies would watch all of the kids at the big house during the day while the parents were at work.
(End Flashback)
"We're not late to the party are we?" came from the gate of the backyard. \
"Nanny Holly, Nanny Judy!" was shouted by all of the kids.
"Hey we weren't sure if you'd be here?" Santana stated.
"We... well... I wasn't sure if I was wanted he.," Judy confessed. Brittany, Santana, and Puck felt a little bad about that because they knew they hadn't been the nicest to Judy at all. Brittany and Santana never really talked to her, letting Blake and Rachel interact with the woman while ignoring her presence.
"Judy can you help us with something inside?" Brittany asked getting a nod from the woman. Both women along with Santana made their way inside of the house. The walked into the living room to get privacy.
"Look we owe you an apology. We haven't been the easiest people to get along with nor have we been as forgiving toward you as we have others." Brittany began.
"It's just that we're trying to protect Beth as best we can. We didn't believe that you wanted to get to know her because. as far as we knew you didn't even know she existed. You walked out on your own daughter's life who's the say you won't do the same to Beth. We judged you by your past when you clearly are not the same Judy that we knew growing up. We're sorry for that. We should be giving you a chance like we are Puck. You are Beth's biological grandmother and she loves having you in her life and we should accept that. As much as we wouldn't like it but if Quinn showed up and Beth wanted her around then we'd let her be around because we'd give that little girl anything she wanted to keep her happy." Santana added.
"You not only do a great job with Beth but the other children love you as well. Don't tell Holly or Sheila, but I think you may be the favorite nanny." Brittany finished.
Judy sat with tears in her eyes. She always knew that the demons of her past would come back to haunt her. Judy knows she was a terrible mother to her children and she let them both down. When her oldest daughter Frannie graduated high school she went to college across the country and never came to visit. Then when Quinn got pregnant she let Russell kick her out. She was so terrified of Russell that she just sat there. She let that vile man destroy both of their daughter's lives and now she didn't have a relationship with either. Frannie refused to talk to her because Quinn was missing and she blames Judy. She doesn't blame either girl seeing her as that same weak scared Judy versus the one she is now. There were still days she'd look in the mirror and see that Judy and get so angry at herself for becoming that. She got upset because she let Russell control everything and take so much from her.
"I don't blame you for feeling the way you did. If the roles were reverse I would have acted the same way as you two. You two along with Blake and Rachel have so much love for her and I just want to add to that. I know biologically I'm her grandmother, but other then that I'm just her nanny. I'm just grateful that I get to be apart of her life in any capacity. I don't want you two to go easy on me. I need to earn your trust and earn your forgiveness. Just like I need to earn Beth's. She doesn't know it, but I wronged her in a great way. If anything had happened to Quinn whilst she was pregnant it would have been my fault, because I let that man kick her out. I let that asshole kick my pregnant teenage daughter out and I just set there. God I don't deserve to be here," Judy stated as she begun to cry. Brittany and Santana sat on either side of her. Santana took a hand in her own and Brittany wrapped an arm around the older women both comforting her until she calmed down. They talked inside for a little longer before heading back outside just as the other were beginning to arrive. Tina and Mike with their three year old son, Kyle, were the first to show up followed soon after by Artie and a pregnant Areeya. Sugar with her girlfriend of three years ,Harmony, were the last of the gang to show up. Harmony was a cheerleader on the squad with Santana and happened to be a business major like Blake. Harmony and Blake seemed to always be partnered or grouped together in their business classes. When you were one and two in your class it was bound to happen. Harmony beat Blake by .003 of a percent to take the top spot upon graduation. Harmony had taken over the captain position once Santana found out she was pregnant. She also helped keep girls off of Blake. It wasn't until junior year when Sugar and Harmony started dating that she became apart of the gang. There was no denying how happy Harmony made Sugar when they weren't fighting that is. Rick and his wife live in Canada where he plays hockey in the minor leagues. He was getting ready to try out for the majors and couldn't make it, but had called to wish Blake good luck. Gabby is currently building huts in Africa or somewhere. She would call every few months or so and let them know where she was but no one expected to hear from her. You don't go through what they went through back in high school and not keep in touch.
It was three o'clock when the doorbell rang and the ESPN camera crew and Jalen Rose showed up at the house. ESPN wanted to shoot footage off all the top prospects for the draft and seeing as Blake was choosing to stay at home with her family versus being at the actual draft they needed to send someone to her house. They were quickly set up and Blake was sitting in her living room with Jalen Rose to do a pre-draft interview.
"Alright so we don't want you to look at the cameras. We want you to look straight ahead at Jalen here o.k.?" the camera guy instructed getting a nod from Blake.
"We have the list of questions we aren't allowed to ask which includes direct questions about your children, your biological father, or what happened with the hit and run case. Is there anything else?" the producer of the segment asked.
"Not that I can think of." Blake responded.
"Alright Jalen the cameras rolling start whenever you're ready." the producer stated.
"You ready?" Jalen asked getting a nod from Blake.
"Man it's good to be sitting down with you again." Jalen stated.
"You know I love talking with you. I remember the first time was my sophomore year after we won I got to sit down and talk with you and I fan-girled for about 30 minutes before you could even ask me a question." Blake responded getting a laugh out of Jalen.
"Yeah that's true. You said you loved The Fab Five and my career in the NBA." He stated after a few moments.
"How can you not like The Fab Five?" Blake countered.
"Some people don't." Jalen retorted.
"True and they just don't see the awesomeness that was five guys coming together like a true team and five guys who are kinda the reason basketball is what it is today," Blake replied.
"You got me all off topic we're suppose to be talking about you not me." Jalen stated before he and Blake started laughing.
"So, Blake July-Lopez 5'11 point guard from NYU and arguably one of the best basketball players in the country. Man I have to say I'm a huge fan of yours." Jalen stated.
"So you've told me." Blake retorted with a smile.
"Man I remember the first time I heard about you. You were still in high school. I had a friend and your team played his son... Ya'll kicked their ass. He called me that night... Woke me up in the middle of the night to make sure I got the email he sent and it had a video of you playing. This man didn't even record his own son playing, because he was so focused on you. I came into work the next day and made sure they played clips from that film and I told people to be on the look for you, because you were going to be something big then it was announced about you getting that scholarship to NYU and I was a little sad, because you know Michigan is where my heart is. In your first game you scored 40 points, had 14 assists, and 4 steals. That night I said I'd bet a million dollars she's going to be the first women in the NBA you just watch." Jalen stated.
"I remember that. I celebrated for like 15 minutes just dancing around the house, because Jalen Rose noticed me. To be honest I don't even remember that game it was all just a big blur to me. I hope someone's drafts me, so you don't lose your money" Blake commented getting a chuckle out Jalen.
"I bet let me give you ya stats just to remember the people what you are capable of. In your college career you averaged 30 points, 13 assists, 7 steals, and 3 rebounds a game." Jalen stated. Blake smiled and nodded.
"Man those are some impressive numbers what's your secret?" Jalen asked.
"Do magicians tell you how they do their tricks?" Blake asked in return getting a laugh out of Jalen and the others.
"So, man how you feeling right now?" Jalen asked.
"I feel good, a little nervous, but good." Blake answered honestly.
"I bet, I was beyond nervous when I but my name is the draft. So, you know I gotta ask this, but why the NBA. Why not the WNBA. Wouldn't you get less grief if you played in the WNBA?" the Jalen asked. Blake chuckled,
"Yeah I knew this question was coming just didn't expect you to ask it so soon." Blake replied.
"You know me... I gotta ask the hard stuff first." Jalen countered.
"I bet Monea Davis is getting the same question. Why not softball instead of baseball. The answer for me is simple the NBA is a bigger stage. If I'm drafted into the NBA it will set a tone for all women in sports along with showing people who are like me that they can do anything they put their minds to. Women's sports aren't as respected as men's. Besides ESPN who shows the WNBA FInals. What is Lisa Leslie doing right now. Most people won't be able to answer that, but they can tell you what Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, or Reggie Miller are doing. Men's sports are for some reason considered better then women's. So, if I ,a woman, can go into a male dominated sport and make a name for myself then maybe people will start to see that women can play. Maybe it'll make people go "If this chick can play, what other women have we let slip by and not taken notice of?" Yeah I could go into the WNBA and I'd be a big thing for about two years or so, but then I'd be just another player. The message that I want to send out would be long forgotten," Blake answered.
"So, you feel like you'd get more recognition in the NBA then the WNBA?" Jalen asked.
"I know I would. LeBron James will tell you himself that Brittany Griner can out dunk him any day yet you don't see a lot of people going around with her jersey. Candace Parker was one of the top basketball players in the country. Her stats were better then several of the guys who are in the NBA and she got minimal coverage. She could say that drinking candle wax is cool and no would pay attention but, if Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, or LeBron James said it then hospitals would be full of people who tried to go out and drink candle wax. We both know that if I weren't putting my name in the NBA draft or hadn't played for a male basketball team we wouldn't be having this conversation right now. I may have been interviewed during college for my accomplishments, but that would have been the end of It's just how it is." Blake answered getting a nod from Jalen.
A/N: Alright so here this chapter. It's this is where the story line starts.
Disclaimer: I don't own Jalen Rose or anything dealing with ESPN. That Katt Williams quote is from his stand up called The Pimp Chronicles. It's not the direct quote because the interview is suppose to be televised and ESPN is a Disney affiliated company will it's an ABC affiliated which is a Disney affiliated so yeah gotta keep it somewhat pg.
Continue reading guys.