Santana POV
They arrived at the hospital 20 minutes later, Santana had to drive through a few red lights to get there so fast. Rachel was silent the whole ride, curled up in a ball, eyes puffy from crying. It was 12.30 at night but Santana didn't care as tomorrow was the last day of term before the holidays. Regionals were over, they won - but Rachel could hardly focus on that right now.

They arrived at the hospital to be met by Rachel's Dad Hiram and her Mom Shelby (Rachel and Shelby had became close recently) and they both had worrying looks on there faces:

"Daddy? Is he okay? Like this is just-"

"Rachel, he's uh... He's dying. He's got hours left. You should probably say your goodbyes" Shelby said

Rachel's face was pale white. She was shaking and just nodded slowly. As she made way towards the door that was entry to the room:

"Santana, please will you come in with me? I need you with me, I can't do this without you."

Santana was dumbfounded, but she agreed anyway. Unable to say no to the girl she loved and followed Rachel into the room.

LeRoy was yellow, his body completely shutting down. Rachel gasped and squeezed Santana's hand harder. Santana then led her over to her Father and Rachel squeezed his hand. His eyes flickered open and he indicated for Rachel to take off his mask.

"Honey? Is this the girl?"

"Yes Dad, this is Santana. I brought her in here I hope you don't mind. I love you."

LeRoy smiled weakly, his lips pale ad chapped, he squeezed his brave daughters hand who was fighting the tears that threatened to pour:

"I love you to my star. You're going to be amazing. And your first broadway show, I want you to think of me. And I'll be there, in spirit. Watching. I'll be so proud. And you-" he breathlessly signalled to Santana "take care of my daughter, look after her. Make her happy."

Santana swallowed hard, chasing away any sign of tears. "I will Mr Berry, I promise."

Santana left the room when Hiram returned and promised not to leave the hospital. She sat with Shelby in the family room, just waiting for news.

Rachel POV
Minutes and hours passed as I watched the life drain out of my beloved dad.

Daddy and I held each other as Dad's heart monitor went flat. I looked over at the defeated body lying on the bed in front of me, a contented look on his face. Free from pain and in a better place. I placed a loving kiss on his forehead and went out to the family room. Shelby and Santana both woke up from their sleep:

"It's over. He's gone!" I fell to the floor as Shelby and Santana rushed over to me. Shelby crushed me tight to her chest as Santana squeezed my hand. They were both crying also. Soothing me. Telling me it's going to be okay. But I couldn't see how, my Dad was dead. He was never coming back. He could never give me a hug when I was upset or give me opinion on my singing.

Shelby took me home 2 hour later, Santana had to leave because her Mom was getting worried.

"I'll call you later, I love you baby okay?" Santana hugged me tightly

"Okay, I love you too." I took her cheek into my hand and kissed her passionately. My lips covered in salty tears.

She left me at home as she had to go collect Beth from Quinn's. I curled up on the couch and fell into an exhausted, dreamless sleep.

I know this is kinda slow starting, but I promise it's gonna get better. Please review!