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Rachel was in the shower when her cell phone started ringing. Shelby looked and was curious when it had a New York number on the screen. (She did live in New York, she knew the area code) she answered it, it may have been important.

"Hello?"

"Hi. I'm looking to speak to Rachel Berry?"

"Uh she can't come to the phone right now. But can I take a message?"

"Are you related to Miss Berry?"

"Yes, I'm her Mother."

"Great! Well you can tell her the good news. It's my pleasure to announce to you that your daughter has gotten into NYADA." Shelby was jumping up and down with excitement in her new kitchen. "We were thoroughly astounded by her audition. She blew us away!"

Ever the professional, Shelby composed herself before speaking again. "Thank you for calling, I'll let Rachel know the good news and that you'll be in touch in due course."

When Shelby hung up the phone she started happy dancing around the room. Mike walked in to the kitchen, Beth was wanting a drink and he couldn't say no to his favourite little blonde.

"Uhh, Shelby? Are you ok?"

"Oh Mike! I didn't see you there. Sorry I just got good news."

"Oh! Care to share?" Mike leaned against the kitchen counter, eager to hear Shelby's good news.

"Ok. But you have to keep it a secret until the big reveal." Mike then proceeded to zip his lips, lock it and throw away the key. "Ok. Rachel got into NYADA!"

Mike jumped up and bounced round to hug Shelby. He was happy for then both.

"That's great! I knew she would! I got my own acceptance letter today as well." Mike said shyly.

Shelby had grown to really like the boy. Beth loved him and he made Quinn happy. He was a genuinely nice boy who cared about others.

"Where for?"

"Brown University. They have a fantastic dance and theatre course. I'm excited!" Shelby and Mike hugged again, then Mike left with the juice for Beth and sat with his girlfriend.

Shelby decided to send a text to her favourite Latina inviting her over for dinner (more like demanding she came over) her name was saved in Shelby's phone as Satan and a devil emoji beside it.

From Cranky Corcoran: got some news for Rach. Be here at 5.30 for dinner. :)

From Satan: ok. As long as you promise not to kick my ass, I've got news of my own ;)

From Cranky Corcoran: no promises. As long as you don't upset my baby then we'll be good. ;)

From Satan: Well we won't have problems as long as your news doesn't upset MY baby. :P

From Cranky Corcoran: Touché Satan. It's good news I promise. See you at 5.30 :)

Shelby had also sent a text to Puck, there was no need to text Quinn and Mike as they were already here. Mike had told Quinn the good news but made her promise to keep it a secret.

Shelby decided she wanted to surprise Rachel the proper way.

"Mike, Quinn. I need to head out for a while okay? When Rachel is out the shower tell her that I've gone to get groceries."

30 minutes later, Shelby was in front of the same real-estate agent that she'd seen frequently for the last few months.

"So Ms Corcoran. You've just bought a house in Lima. Why on earth do you need an apartment in New York?"

"My daughter has just gotten accepted to NYADA and I'm going to surprise her with an apartment."

"Most parents just pay there kids tuition fees and maybe help with a few bills, not actually get them an apartment."

"I know. But I've been absent most of Rachel's life, we've only been in contact for the last 4 years and she's had a rough time these past 4 months. And I have the money for an apartment. I am the best vocal coach in Ohio."

1 hour later Shelby walked out the real-estate agents with the details to a 3 bedroom loft in New York. Just a few miles from NYADA. She didn't have the keys as there in the sister real-estate agents in New York. Rachel could pick them up in a few months. Shelby then stopped by Walmart to pick up a few groceries. It was 4 o'clock and she wanted to have dinner started by the time the hungry teens arrived. She knew they'd probably already be there by the time she got back.

By 6 o'clock everyone was sat around the large table in Shelby's new dining room. It felt good having room for everyone instead of having everyone cramped around the tiny kitchen table in Shelby's old apartment.

"So guys. I have news."

"Yeah Mom, what's this all about? I've been waiting for you to tell me all day." Rachel said.

"Well sweetie. When you were in the shower today, your cell phone rang."

"You answered my cell phone? That's an invasion of my privacy. I'm not-"

Shelby raised an eyebrow at Rachel. They always got her daughter to shut up.

"It was a New York number Rach. I didn't want you to miss out."

Rachel was finally silenced. "Continue."

"When I answered it, it was the admissions officer for NYADA."

Santana who had been quiet, looked at Rachel and squeezed hold of Rachel's hand. Silently assuring her girlfriend that no matter what, they were gonna be ok.

"The call was inspiring. I went out this afternoon and got you something." Shelby then left the room and went to get the apartment details from earlier. Leaving the quiet teenagers all staring at each other.

When Shelby returned, she had a sheet of paper. Her face completely blank from emotion. She silently gave Rachel the paper and watched as her daughter read the paper, with Santana straining her neck to look at it.

"A 3 bedroom apartment in New York? Mom I... Oh my gosh! I got in?"

Shelby was nodding whilst smiling and trying to keep her emotions in check.

Everyone started cheering and Puck was wolf whistling. Quinn and Shelby were crying happy tears, Rachel was hugging everyone, Santana hugged Shelby then they both jumped back from each other as if they'd been burned. Beth was cheering from her high chair and was banging the table. When Rachel got to Santana she pulled her girlfriend in for a long, passionate kiss. When they pulled apart Santana hugged Rachel and it was such a private moment, everyone looked away. Even Beth. "I told you you'd do it. I'm so proud of you. I love you Rachel."

When Santana and Rachel pulled apart, Santana then got down on one knee. She pulled out a jewellery box from her cardigan pocket. "Rachel. I love you and I can't think of anyone I'd rather spend my life with. I've loved you since the 3rd grade and I got pissed at you because you didn't want any of my slushy. I've fell more in love with you more and more everyday."

Rachel, Shelby and Quinn had tears in there eyes, Puck and Mike were standing beside them, Beth perched on Puck's arm between the two of them.

"Will you marry me?"

Rachel leaned down so she was eye-level with her girlfriend. "Yes! Of course! Yes!"

This caused another round of applause and hugs and tears. When they all sat back down again, Shelby and Quinn admired the ring. It was silver, with a big diamond in the middle. It had two baby diamond to each side and was absolutely stunning.

"Take notes boys, this is what every girl wants." Shelby winked at the 2 boys and kissed the side of her daughters head again.

"And you Lopez! Aren't you supposed to ask my permission?" Shelby put on her no-messing face.

"Yeah sorry about that. This is me asking. Do I have you permission to marry Rachel?"

"I can't think of anyone more fitting for my daughter."

This time they genuinely hugged, a long hug. "Oh and I swear Lopez. You may keep razor blades in you hair but I keep knives in mine. And I will hunt you down and use them if you upset my girl." Shelby said, laughter erupted around the whole room.

"Sure thing Mom!"

"This has been my favourite day of my life. Ever. Quinn. Will you be my maid of honour?" Rachel said.

Quinn teared up again and nodded vehemently. "Of course I will!" And hugged her best friends. They may have started off rocky, but Quinn was forever grateful to have Rachel in her life.

"New York better get ready, because the Berry's are gonna take New York by storm!" Puck said

"No. Not Berry. I mean seriously Santana Berry? Does that sound like a badass lawyer to you?"

Everyone laughed. Everyone was happy. Everyone's life was going great. Puck was going to the Navy, Quinn was going to Yale to study Classic Literature, Mike was going to Brow University, Rachel was sure she'd be working with him on Broadway one day. Her and Santana were going to New York. Santana's going to be the best lawyer the city's ever seen. And she was going to be on broadway. Rachel's never been this happy. She looked round the table, Quinn and Mike were being cute and cuddly, Puck was playing with Beth and Shelby and Santana were arguing about something, usual for them. Rachel laughed as she looked round at the bunch of misfits she called her family. She loved every single one of them and couldn't imagine her life without them. She sighed contentedly and cuddled into the side of her beautiful fiancée.

Life doesn't get anymore perfect than this.