I'll try to make this chapter long for you guys. And I thought it would be nice to give Brittney's sister a place in this story since I'm not so sure about giving Shelby a role in this story but let me know what you think.
Disclaimer: Do Not own characters on Glee I'm just borrowing them at the moment.
Rachel was finally allowed to go home and she was thankful for it. She didn't want to spend any more time at that hospital than she had too. As the Peirce's drove Rachel stared out the window and looked at the houses that they passed by. She had her ipod in her ears and was more thankful that Santana had brought it for her at this moment than ever. She wasn't in the mood to talk and she knew that the Peirce's where going to want to talk to her. Rachel sighed and leaned her head against the window.
Brittney looked over at Rachel after she sighed and studied her. She frowned at what she saw. She saw all the pain and fear in Rachel's eyes when she looked into them. She knew that it was going to take a lot to help the small girl who was now her adopted sister. Her heart went out to Rachel.
Soon after they pulled up in front of the house. Rachel winced as she went into the house. Everything hurt still but she wasn't going to take pity from anybody and was determined to things by herself trying to hide how much pain she was really in as she put on her best poker face. Brittney walked with Rachel to her new room and helped her to put her things away. Mrs. Peirce called the girls down stairs so that she could talk to the girls and so that Rachel could meet her eldest daughter Heather.
"Hey Heather." Brittney said giving her sister a hug. Brittney noticed Rachel on the stairs shifting from one foot to another and grabbed her hand and pulled her carefully over to her sister. Rachel put her head down trying to hide the bruises on her face with her hair.
"Heather, this is Rachel."
Heather put her hand out and smiled at Rachel letting her know that it was okay. She looked over Rachel's expressions. She knew that Rachel was going to be a case. Rachel looked up slightly and shook her hand giving her a smile, the only one she could muster up. Brittney sat down pulling Rachel into her lap. Rachel smiled up at Brittney. Mr. and Mrs. Peirce gathered that everyone was all comfortable and Mrs. Peirce began.
"Okay now that where all acquainted. Rachel we want you to feel comfortable here. But there are a few rules we did not discuss before. Curfew 10:30 on school nights and 12 on weekends. When you need something don't be afraid to ask. Also we want to get you a cell phone so that if you need us or if you're in trouble you can call somebody for help. Also we want to talk to you about maybe seeing someone to talk to. It might help you get better."
Rachel didn't mind anything but the shrink. She didn't want to talk to someone who was just going to tell her she was crazy and put her on some anti-depressant. She didn't need to talk to anyone. She shook her head.
"Rachel this isn't exactly up for discussion. Your session is tomorrow. Heather will be happy to drop you off."
Rachel nodded and looked down at her hands. She leaned into Brittney and yawned.
"Mom I'm going to take Rachel upstairs. She's tired okay?"
Mrs. Peirce nodded her head as Brittney took Rachel's hand and led her upstairs. Rachel laid down on her bed and closed her eyes. She opened them back up when she felt someone else lay down next to her.
"B, what are you doing?"
"Napping what does it look like?"
"You don't have to do that Brittney."
"Do what?" Brittney asked in a sweet and innocent voice.
"You don't have to lay with me. I am perfectly capable of sleeping by myself thank you very much." Rachel said. She didn't like to be babied or belittled. It annoyed her that people thought she couldn't handle herself.
"Ray I know you're having nightmares. Just let me be here for you. It doesn't mean that I'm babying you. It just means I want to help you. Just go to sleep Ray. We have school tomorrow." Rachel sighed then rolled next to Brittney and leaned on her head on shoulder. Brittney held on to Rachel and hoped that it would help. It wasn't Quinn's arms wrapped around Rachel but it was comforting. She didn't have Quinn's warmth or smell but it helped. Maybe letting people in might help Rachel thought before she finally gave in to exhaustion.
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Rachel woke up with a start. She took a moment to gather her thoughts and observe her surroundings before relaxing on the bed. She saw Brittney sleeping soundly next to her and didn't want to wake the girl so she carefully grabbed her ipod and phone and laid back down. She put in her headphones and took a deep breath letting Adele's voice soothe her. She unlocked her phone and decided to text Quinn hoping that she could make her feel the slightest bit better until she had to wake up for school.
Are you awake?-R
I am now… what's up Rae? - Q
I had night terror… - R
What was it about? – Q
Nothing…- R
Rae… you have to talk about it or you're never going to feel any better. – Q
Night Quinn. - R
Rachel! – Q
Rachel sighed and turned off her phone. Why did everyone always make her want to talk she wondered. She didn't need to put her burdens on others. They had all already done more than enough for her and she was not going to cause them anymore trouble. She made up her mind then to hide her feeling and pretend to be happy so that her friends and new family wouldn't have to worry.
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Heather knocked on the door at ten and came in to wake the girls. They both had been so tired that they slept through dinner yesterday. When she walked in she shook Brittney to wake her.
"Come on Brittney wake up!" She whispered into the younger blonde's ear. Brittney murmured then opened her eyes. She looked over at Rachel to make sure she was still there and all in one piece. Then she gently shook Rachel trying to wake her without scaring her. Rachel jumped awake and looked around to make sure she was okay the fear present in her eyes which worried both Brittney and Heather.
"It's time to wake up. Mom made pancakes." Heather said softly studying Rachel. Rachel nodded and smiled putting on a brave face so that she wouldn't worry anyone. She muttered a soft good morning and hopped out of bed. She grabbed all the things she needed for her shower and walked straight into the bathroom. Heather and Brittney took that time to talk.
Brittney shook her head and frowned looking at the closed bathroom door.
"She's putting on a front. I know she is. That isn't a real smile."
"I know Brittney." Heather sighed as she sat down on the bed next to her sister and threw her arm over her shoulder. "She's afraid and sad Bug. She doesn't want to be a burden to us either."
"We have to help her Heather."
"I know Bug but she's going to have to want the help first Bug."
After their chat Brittney went to go get ready. The girls went downstairs and ate a quiet breakfast. TO day was going to be a long day for Rachel.