AN: The next two chapters are flashbacks! This ones a long one.


"I just want somebody to love me!" Quinn cried out, sniffling a bit she rubbed at her eyes with her fist like a small child would.

"Oh Q-bear we love you" Brittany soothed comfortingly. Quinn buried her face into the crook of Brittany's neck as she continued to cry. Brittany rubbed her back soothingly and Santana stroked her hair.

"We love you so much," Santana said softly as she played with Quinn's hair. Quinn shook her head and continued to cry into Brittany's neck, not caring how much of a mess she must look.

"Mommy doesn't," Quinn mumbles between her tears. "She hates me,"

Brittany, unsure of what to say rocked Quinn from side to side and looked to Santana.

"Oh Quinn sweetheart how can she not love you!? Anyone who doesn't fall head over heels in love with you must not have a brain" Santana comforted

Quinn pulled back from Brittany and wiped her face with her sleeve.

"If she loved me then why would she hurt me?" Quinn whispered. She looked at her hands and frowned, frustrated with her mother. "She thinks it okay to hurt her own daughter, to watch her own flesh and blood cry and beg for it to stop,"

"Quinn those things are not okay" Brittany told her "We need to tell someone so they can get you out of there so you can be safe"

"Q we're gonna help you okay? We'll keep you safe" Santana added. Quinn merely nodded and put her thumb in her mouth.

"Don't leave me," Quinn whispered around her thumb. She leant into Brittany's arms and that's where she felt safe. That's where she wanted to stay, needed to stay.

"Don't you worry your pretty little mind, we're staying," Brittany assured, once again hugging Quinn.

Quinn had fallen asleep cuddled up in Brittany's lap sucking on her thumb. "She's so cute Sannie" Brittany whispered stroking her hair and planting kisses on top of her head "How could anyone be mean to her?"

"I don't know Brits, but we're gonna help her" Santana assured. Quinn started to whimper a little in her sleep and Brittany felt her lap grow warm and Quinn sighed in content.

"San I think," Brittany shifted Quinn slightly on her lap the nodded to confirm her suspicions. "Quinn just wet herself," Brittany moved Quinn from her lap and laid her on the bed. Quinn's lower half, along with Brittany's lap was soaked.

"Should we wake her?" Santana asked, unsure of what to do in this situation.

"Yeah we need to clean her up we can't just let her be wet" Brittany said digging out clean clothes for both of them.

"Quinn wake up honey your all wet" Santana cooed softly. Quinn stirred a bit then shot up and burst into tears.

"I..I..I'm sorry I didn't m..m...mean too!" She sobbed

"Hey hey," Santana said taking Quinn's face in her hands. She wiped away Quinn's tears as she spoke. "Britt and I are gonna help you clean up, okay?" Quinn was nervous. She'd wet herself many a times while sleeping so it wasn't really a new thing, but Brittany and Santana saw it. She didn't understand it, but she nodded and allowed Brittany to undress her carefully while Santana turned on the shower in their small hotel room.

"I can do this on my own," Quinn merely whispered, but she let Brittany continue.

"Just let us take care of you Q it's okay" Brittany said wrapping Quinn in a hug. There it was again that safe warm trusting feeling. She nodded and let Santana help her shower.

"Q-bear does this happen a lot?" Santana asked as she washed her. Quinn turned bright red

"Y...eah but I usually wear protection to bed" she mumbled quietly. Santana was close enough so she was able to hear Quinn.

"What do you mean?" Santana asked and turned off the shower. She grabbed the towel she set aside and wrapped it around Quinn, rubbing the blonde's arms to calm her. Quinn kept her head down as she stepped out of the shower.

"You know," She mumbled, looking at the clothes Brittany was holding. "things to um, help,"

"Pull ups" she said quietly once it was clear her friends didn't get it.

"Oh" Santana nodded. Quinn blushed again.

"You don't have to be embarrassed around us" Santana said kissing Quinn's "Go to Britt and get some dry clothes on"

Quinn nodded and walked to Brittany with her head down once again. She was still embarrassed by the situation. Brittany led Quinn to the bed and helped her dress.

"Britt, you don't have to," Quinn mumbled, adjusting her shirt and then reaching for the sweater Brittany had picked out. Brittany tapped her hands away and shook her head.

"We're gonna look after you,"

Quinn lost all her pride and curled up into Brittany again she started to cry all these emotions were just way too overwhelming. Brittany cuddled her until she had calmed down. "Why don't we go out and get some ice cream and explore the city" she suggested.

Quinn looked at her with innocent hazel eyes "Ice cream?" Brittany nodded and smiled.

"We're not needed for a while, so sure," Brittany stood up and held her hand out to Quinn. "and I know ice cream will cheer you up!" Quinn nodded eagerly and accepted Brittany's hand.

"Tana too?" Quinn said in almost an infantile manner.

Santana smiled at the usually HBIC cheerleader being so sweet and childlike. She went and took Quinn's other hand.

"Of course, me too I wouldn't let you get ice cream with out me" she said tickling Quinn causing the blonde to giggle sweetly.

The three walked out of the hotel and as soon as they were surrounded by people, Quinn tightened her grip on Brittany and Santana's hands. She was scared. Quinn leaned close to Brittany and then buried her face in the blonde's shoulder. She felt like a child that had lost her parents in this big city.

"What's up Q-bear?" Santana asked. Quinn shook her head and pulled her hand away from Santana and using it to hold onto Brittany.

Brittany pulled Quinn close stepping to the side of sidewalk. "Baby girl?" She tilted Quinn's chin up to meet her eyes "What's the matter?"

"Scary" Quinn mumbled "Lot's of people" she whimpered.

"We're nearly there, just a couple more minutes," Brittany placed a kissed to Quinn's nose and held her close to her side as they began walking again. Quinn had a tight grip on Brittany's shirt as they walked, but she occasionally looked around to make sure Santana was still there.

Santana stayed close behind making silly faces at Quinn to make her laugh and before she knew it they we're in a small ice cream parlor. "We're here Q why don't you pick put the ice cream you want." Brittany whispered in her ear.

Quinn quickly turned her head and looked at the various ice cream flavours. Brittany stayed beside Quinn as she waited for her to choose. After only a mere few seconds looking, Quinn pointed to the flavour she wanted.

"Britty," Quinn said quietly. "This one pwease,"

Brittany smiled at how adorable Quinn was being "okay honey" she said kissing her head. After ordering their ice cream the trio sat around a table in a quiet corner Quinn licked at her ice cream cone messily letting it get all over face without a care in the world.

Both Santana and Brittany laughed at the mess Quinn had created. Santana reached forwards and wiped the blonde's face and the top of her sweater.

"Quinnie," Santana said, content that she had clean Quinn enough. "How long have you," Santana paused and looked at Quinn who was staring at her. "how long have you acted like this?"

Quinn blushed yet again "Never really I mean sure I still suck my thumb and stuff, but you and Britty brought this side of me out you guys make me feel safe and loved I feel like I can trust you and stuff" Quinn explained quietly "a..are you okay with that I really like being little like this"

"I love little Quinn!" Brittany nodded immediately which caused Quinn to smile. Now for Santana. She wasn't the most open minded person and this would probably freak her out.

"I love her too," Santana smiled and poked Quinn's nose. "as long as Quinn's safe and happy, then that's fine,"

Quinn smiled brightly "Yay!" She cheered throwing her hands up in the air then around Santana's neck "love Tana!" She told her quietly then hugged Brittany "Love Britty!" She wiggled on her seat. "Can we go look at toys next?" Once again they laughed, Quinn was the cutest.

"Sure, little Quinnie doesn't have any toys back at the hotel," Quinn gasped followed by Brittany.

"Toys!" Quinn demanded and jumped up from her seat, she held her hands out to Santana. "Tana quick!"

Santana chuckled "Okay little one we're going, we're going" she got up and took Quinn's hand and Brittany quickly taking the other. This time the city streets were of no bother to Quinn at all she was way too excited about the toys! Her mommy and daddy never got her toys just silly porcelain dolls she wasn't allowed to touch. Her eyes widened at the pyramid of stuffed animals and she ran to them plopping down and picking through all of them. Then she spotted a lion with soft yellow fur and a fluffy orange mane. She hugged it tight and held it up to Santana and Brittany with a bug puppy dog pout.

"You want this one huh?" Santana asked, taking a close look at the lion. Quinn nodded and shoved the lion into Santana's chest.

"Pwease pwease!" Quinn begged. Once Santana nodded, Quinn hugged her tightly. This was all she needed. Brittany had briefly walked away after spotting a blanket covered in ducks, which she couldn't resist to buy for Quinn.

Quinn's eyes were the size of saucers the entire time they were in the store. She'd never seen so many toys before! As they passed through the baby section she looked all around her eyes landing of some pacifiers.

Quinn had one at her house, but since they were in New York for a couple of days she needed one. She tugged on Santana's shirt and once she got her attention she pointed to the pacifiers.

"How old's our little angel?" Santana asked. She needed to be sure she got the right things for slipped her thumb back in her mouth then shyly held up two fingers.

"Oh you're just a baby!" Santana cooed quietly. Quinn smiled and nodded, leaning against Brittany. Quinn cuddled her new lion and pointed to the pacifiers again. They were real pretty!

"We have enough to last us these few days but you gotta careful quinnie," Santana ruffled Quinn's hair and the girl giggled.

Quinn nodded "P'omise caweful!" Santana grabbed a pack of and Quinn bounced on her toes. She loved binkies!

"Anything else?" Brittany asked

Quinn thought "Baba?"

Brittany gave Quinn the blanket she was holding to grab a pack of bottles. Quinn snuggled them both and sighed happily. This felt so natural.

"Pull-ups or diapers Q-bear?" Santana asked as she held up two packets. Quinn blushed and hid her face in her toys pointing to the diapers.

"But need bigger Tana" she whispered.

"We'll go check at a different store?" Santana suggested. Quinn nodded.

"Yeah cause wittle ones leaky.."

"Then I'll go okay for these and you and britty wait by the entrance okay?" Quinn nodded and grabbed Brittany's hand after giving Santana her items.

"Britty," Quinn said swinging Brittany's hands. "Back soon?"

"I think we're gonna go to the grocery store and get a few Quinnie things but then we'll go back to the hotel" Brittany said kissing Quinn's hand. Santana came out with a bag of Quinn's new toys.

"Okay one more stop then we gotta go back to the hotel to get ready for rehearsals" Quinn pouted at the thought.

"But tirwed!" Quinn whined. "No wanna rehearse," she added with a stamp of the foot. Brittany sighed and took Quinn's hand.

"Maybe a nap after but we have to rehearse baby," Brittany said leading then out of the store.

Quinn whined again, but didn't say anything as the got in the cab and rode to a grocery store. Quinn looked at the seat in the shopping cart. "Tana, Britty I sit in dere?" She asked.

Brittany nodded and lifted Quinn into the seat. It was nearly a tight fit but Quinn was comfortable. She played with Santana's fingers who was pushing the cart. Quinn babbled quietly then laced her fingers with Santana's. Quinn kicked her legs and relaxed as they went and picked up a package of adult diapers Quinn blushed a bit but ultimatly smiled.

"Need Quinnie foods" She said referring to a few toddler snacks she liked to munch on.

"Quinnie wanna chose them?" Brittany asked as they walked to the food aisle. Quinn nodded and looked around, smiling as she found her favorite snacks! Quinn pointed eagerly.

"Anything else needed?" Brittany placed a larger amount of snacks in the cart - that should keep Quinn happy.

Quinn shook her head "Back now" Santana and Brittany nodded and went to check out getting strange looks from the clerk but they disappeared with one glare from Santana.

By the time they got back to the hotel Quinn had fallen asleep. Santana had managed to get her awake enough to walk her into the hotel but as soon as the elevator doors closed she was asleep on Santana. They hoped no one would be in their shared hotel room so they'd be able to look after Quinn and hide the stuff.

Santana checked to see the room was clear before signaling Brittany to bring Quinn into their room of the suite. Once inside Brittany laid Quinn on the bed and got a diaper on her. While she napped Santana and Brittany packed up a bag for rehearsals.

Santana stood by the bed as she watched Quinn. She was confused and had no idea what she was doing. All she knew was she had to keep Quinn safe and if that meant treating her as a child, she'd try it.

"You're thinking too loud," Brittany said and placed a pacifier in Quinn's mouth. Quinn immediately started sucking and smiled behind it.

Santana fidgeted "Are you sure all of this?" She asked.

Brittany nodded "I'm positive"

"I don't know how to do this," Santana confessed. She sighed and sat beside Quinn, rubbing the girl's back.

"You just go with it," Brittany smiled and Quinn and placed a blanket over her. "I'm here to help, plus it's new to us all,"

"What's gonna happen when we get back to Lima?"

Brittany shrugged "We'll report her parents to police and I'll see if my dad can work her case" Brittany shrugged.

"But what if it goes wrong and she has to go back them!? They beat the hell out of her!"

"She won't ever go back to that place," Brittany said pulling Santana into a hug. "She'll stay at one of our places okay?" Santana nodded slightly then turned back to Quinn.

"We should wake her, we need to get to rehearsals," Santana sat next to Quinn and gently shook her.

Quinn whined "Sweepy"

"I know sweetie you can nap more after rehearsals okay?" Quinn sat up looking adorable with her sleep tossed hair.

"Let's get you changed and ready" Santana said pulling her up.

"Lion?"

"You wanna take lion with you?" Quinn nodded and held it to her face, covering her pacifier.

"Come on sleepy head," Brittany said helping Quinn up from the bed. Quinn whined again an held onto her lion tightly.

"Shh baby girl you're okay" Brittany cooed. She laid Quinn back down and changed her diaper. "You wanna wear big girl panties to rehearsal?" She asked.

Quinn shook head quickly. Getting up, she crawled over to her bag and got out one of her nighttime pull ups and gave it to Brittany.

"I'll find something which will cover it up," Santana walked to Quinn's bag and looked through her clothes. A dress would do, right?

Brittany changed Quinn into the pull up then kissed the blonde's nose. She held out her hand to Quinn then motion to the pacifier.

"I don't think you want to take that to rehearsals q-bear,"

Tears formed in pretty hazel eyes Quinn's adult mind knew why she couldn't have her binky in rehearsal but her little mind was confused. She wanted it! It was hers "My binky," she whined.

Brittany pouted and stood Quinn up.

"But what if you lose it or it gets dirty?" Quinn shook her head and covered her mouth. She was keeping it. Santana walked over to the two and held up a dress for Quinn.

Quinn went to Santana and put her arms up so she could be dressed. "Mommy tryin' take binky" she tattled. Santana pulled the dress over Quinn's head and pouted at her sympathetically

"She'll give it back after rehearsals baby"

"Mommy?" Brittany titled her head in confusion. Quinn hid behind Santana blushed. It had slipped out! Santana just shrugged and let Quinn hide.

"Mommy promises to give it back as soon as we finish," Brittany said softly, prying Quinn away from Santana.

"I would love to be your mommy" Brittany said gently pulling Quinn to her arms "you want me as your mommy?" Quinn nodded then pointed to Santana

"Mami" she pouted.

"I'll think about it," Santana said softly and walked to the mirror to check herself over. Being a 'mami' at her age was daunting and she wasn't too sure. Quinn looked up at Brittany, tears once again forming in her eyes.

"Tana no like me?" Quinn whispered as her bottom lip quivered.

Brittany frowned and sat with Quinn on her lap holding her close "oh no sweet girl, no she's just not sure she's ready to be a mommy yet" Quinn cuddled up to Brittany, that was a feeling she knew all to well. "Maybe for now you can call her Auntie Tana?"

Quinn nodded "Auntie Tana," Santana walked over to Quinn and took her hands, she kissed the blonde's nose eliciting a giggle from the girl.

"Auntie Tana," Santana nodded and looked at Brittany. "You guys ready?" Quinn slowly took out her pacifier and handed it to Brittany then ran to the door.

"Bye bye!" Quinn nodded. Santana and Brittany giggled.

"Shoes first little miss" Brittany said picking them up and walking over to sat down with her feet out in front of her so Brittany could put her shoes on. After Brittany toed up her sneakers she pulled Quinn to her feet. "All ready now!"

Quinn grabbed Brittany's hand and held it tightly as they walked out the door. Santana stood the other side of Quinn, smiling as she swung their hands.

"Are you sure you can't see the pull-up?" Quinn said quietly, turning her head slightly to look behind it.

Brittany dug through her dance bag "You wanna put these leggings on?"

Quinn nodded quickly and Brittany pulled her into a bathroom and helped her get them on. "There no now one will be able to tell" she assured her kissing her forehead.

"Thanks mommy," Quinn whispered and hugged Brittany. They joined Santana and walked into rehearsals. Quinn had a death grip on both Santana's and Brittany's hand. Quinn knew she had to be her normal self, but being little is the only way she felt safe. She decided on no talking.

"Everything is fine" Brittany whispered to her. Rehearsals started and Quinn's dancing was a bit sloppy her movements being a bit toddlerish. Brittany and Santana stood so no one could notice.

Quinn had enough of dancing and she just want to sit with her lion. Walking over to Brittany she tugged on her arm and motioned towards the dancer's bag.

"Mommy lion!" She begged once she made sure no one was looking.

Brittany sighed she really didn't want Quinn to get made fun of so she simply told Mr. Schue Quinn wasn' t feeling well and was gonna take Quinn back to their room. Brittany took Quinn's hand and her bag and led her out to the hallway. "You wanna go back to the room?"

"No mommy, lion!" Quinn reached for the bag and tried to grab her lion. Brittany quickly gave it to her and smiled when Quinn cuddled up against her.

"Come on lets go back to our room," Brittany said, gently the pushing the girl. Quinn looked up then back at the door.

"Auntie Tana?" Quinn asked with a pout.

"She'll be up a little bit sweetie" Brittany told her "I think you need a nap" Quinn nodded.

"Nappytime" she yawned. "Mommy will you turn on 'toons?"

"Maybe after you're nap, okay?" Brittany said leading her into their room. Quinn pouted and walked straight to her mommy's bed.

"I sleep here uh huh," Quinn nodded and kicked off her shoes, climbing under the covers.

Brittany gave Quinn her pacifier back and the sleepy blonde quickly slipped it into her mouth sucking contently, hugging her lion closer her eyes began to flutter. Brittany sat next to her on the bed and began to play with her hair and hum soothingly and Quinn was asleep with in minutes. While Quinn napped Brittany rehearsed her dance steps.

Santana smiled at the sight she walked into. Brittany dancing while Quinn slept, it was the cutest thing. Santana quietly made her way over to Quinn and laid beside her. She stroked the blonde hair and continued to watch Brittany dance. Quinn automatically cuddled into Santana, enjoying the warmth of someone holding her.

Brittany finished the routine and walked over to the girls in the bed and cuddled into Quinn's other side rubbing her back. "She's so sweet isn't she?" she whispered

"The sweetest" Santana agreed.

Quinn stirred a little and cuddled into Santana as much as she could. Santana smiled and kissed her head as she did so.

"Mommy," Quinn sighed and took hold of Santana's shirt. Santana looked at the hand then gently began to move it.

"I thinks she wants you Britt," Santana had managed to move Quinn's hand but the blonde frowned. Brittany shook her head and tapped Santana's hand.

"Leave it, she's comfortable,"

Santana nodded putting her hand a top Quinn's smiling. So maybe being a "mami" wouldn't be so hard especially to a sweet baby girl like Quinn who only wanted love and affection. "Not Mommy sweetie it's Auntie Tana"

But it'll take time. Quinn smiled and slowly opened her eyes, happy that her Auntie Tana was finally here.

"Hi," Quinn said groggily, she rubbed her eyes and shifted slightly. When she felt someone behind her she immediately turned around, grinning as she saw her mommy.

Santana smiled "Hi there little lion" Santana cooed.

Brittany smiled with Quinn's happy greeting "Hi baby girl!" did you have a good nap!" Quinn sat up and nodded.

"Good nappytimes mommy" she rubbed her eyes "Toon's now Mommy"

Brittany laughed and rolled her eyes playfully. She turned on the TV and turned the cartoons on. Quinn leant against her mommy and stared contently at the TV.

"Mr Schue asked if you were coming back down," Santana said quietly to Brittany.

Brittany glanced down at Quinn "I would but I can't leave her here alone" she said stroking Quinn's hair "And she's not ready to be big yet" Santana nodded in understanding.

"Do you think she'll be up for team dinner tonight?" she asked

"I guess, but we'll have to ask her," Brittany gently tapped Quinn's shoulder but was shooed away. She was busy watching cartoons!

"Quinnie, look at mommy for a second," Quinn continued to ignore Brittany and Santana. She grabbed the remote and turned the TV up.

Brittany took the remote back and turned the TV off which earned her a pout from the blonde toddler on the bed "Mommy needs to ask you something Quinnie, you need to listen when mommy talks or you'll get put in time out, understand?" Quinn nodded sadly.

"Now the glee club is going to meet for dinner later do you think you're up for going?" she asked.

"I little though," Quinn looked down and played with her dress. Honestly she never wanted to be big Quinn again.

"Would little Quinn like to go?" Santana asked and lifted the blonde's head up. "Auntie Tana sure would love to sit with Quinnie!"

Quinn looked up excitedly "Otay I go!" she said hugging Santana "But I gotta sit 'tween Mommy an' Auntie Tana" she said firmly

Brittany chuckled "Of course baby girl right between mommy and Tana" Quinn smiled brightly and cuddled between the two of them.

"Do they have crayons there? And Menus to cowor?"

"I'm sure we can sort that out," Santana smiled and tickled Quinn's stomach. Quinn giggled and crawled away from Santana, hiding behind Brittany. Tickling sucked! Quinn took her pacifier and threw it at Santana.

"No," Quinn said seriously then hid back behind Brittany.

Santana frowned "Quinnie? Are you okay?" she asked "Tana didn't know you didn't like tickles sweetie"

Quinn peaked out from behind Brittany "It otay Auntie Tana"

"Could Auntie Tana get a hug?" Quinn immediately crawled out from behind Brittany and launched herself in Santana's arms.

"Don't gotta ask for hug!" Quinn hugged Santana tightly, almost squeezing her.

Santana grinned "Thank you sweet girl" she cooed in her ear, then she gasped "You mean Auntie Tana get Quinnie hugs whenever!" Quinn nodded, happily kissing Santana's cheek.

"Wow, I'm one lucky auntie!" Quinn giggled and held her hand out to Brittany.

"Mommy, what we do?" She asked, smiling when Brittany kissed each of her fingers. "bored mommy!"

"Hmm it is probably kind of boring in here for a little girl huh?" Brittany said stroking Quinn's face. Quinn pouted with a nod Brittany looked thoughtfully "Well I guess we can turn your cartoons back on or maybe go for a swim in the hotel pool"

Quinn shook her head at the mention of the pool and pointed to the TV.

"Toons mommy," She whispered and gripped Brittany's arm. Brittany shared a worried glance with Santana then turned on the TV, hoping to get Quinn settled.

Quinn laid het head on Brittany's shoulder then placed her pacifier back in her mouth and lost herself in the cartoons again. Sophia the First was on that made her very happy, she loved Sophia!

Brittany and Santana chuckled as they watched Quinn. Brittany stayed with Quinn while Santana checked no one else would be in the room. She locked the door and stood in front of Quinn blocking her view from the TV.

Quinn pouted at "Auntie Tana noooooo I watching Sophia!" She whined kicking her feet.

Brittany gave Quinn a stern look "Listen to you Auntie Tana Quinn"

Santana gave Quinn a stern look, the girl immediately stopping pouting as she did so.

"Thank you," Santana smiles and knelt in front of Quinn. "You have to be quiet now okay? Some of the girls are back,"

Quinn got really nervous very quickly and immediately crawled into Brittany's lap "Mommy what if dey meanie?" She whimpered. Quinn looked up at her getting teary again.

"Mommy won't let them baby girl" Brittany promised

"But I was a meanie to dem.."

"Auntie Tana will kick their butts," Santana nodded and took a seat next to Brittany. Quinn smiled lightly and wiped her tears.

"Make suwe you kick their butts so hard!" Quinn added.

Santana laughed "of course baby girl" Quinn giggled and Brittany did too.

"Mommy can have a snacky?" She asked cutely "I hungwy"

"I'll get you something," Santana smiled and walked over to the bags placed by the bed. They hadn't bothered unloading them yet so Santana had to dig through each bag to find one of Quinn's snack. She walked back to Quinn and held up two packets for Quinn to chose from.

"Both?" Quinn asked, putting on her cutest smile.

Santana barely gave in but held her ground "We're gonna have dinner soon Q-Bear so how bout one now and one after"

Quinn pouted but she nodded "Otay I wan those ones!" She said pointing to the little freeze dried yogurt bites.

Santana smiled then tossed the other snack aside. She opened the packet and handed it to Quinn before sitting back down beside her.

"After your snack we gotta get ready," Brittany spoke up. "So I don't know if you'd want a bath and want me to help you," Brittany rambled on. Sure she'd changed Quinn twice but bathing could be a different matter.

Quinn pouted and shook her head "baf onwy befire bedtime!" The couple times she'd played by herself baths were saved as calming thing before she went to bed.

Brittany giggled "Of course silly Mommy!"

Quinn smiled and continued to munch on her snacks. She leant into Brittany and enjoyed the warmth radiating from her new mommy. She couldn't believe how easy it was to just let go and be little, but she enjoyed it nonetheless.

Santana reached out and stole a couple of Quinn's yogurt bites. Quinn glared at her and turned around on Brittany's lap.

"Mine!" Quinn said as she hugged her snacks protectively.

Santana pouted "Aw don't you wanna share with Auntie Tana?" Quinn kept pouting at her and shook her head.

"Quinnie snacks!"

Santana pouted more and covered her face. She let out a fake sob which grabbed Quinn's attention. The blonde immediately crawled from Brittany's lap and held out the snacks to Santana.

"Don't cry tana," Quinn cooed.

Santana sniffled a little and pretended to wipe her tears and took a few more then kissed Quinn's nose. Quinn giggled.

"Thank you for sharing mija" Brittany gave Santana a playful glare.

"Maybe we need to get some of those for you so you don't have to take them from the baby" she teased.

"I simply borrowed a few," Santana nodded and ate the few she had in her hand. "I can't help how delicious they taste!" Quinn nodded in agreement and quickly finished her snacks.

"So good!" The blonde added.

Brittany kissed Quinn's cheek "Alright my precious girl let's get you dressed and ready for dinner" she pulled Quinn off the couch and over to her bag. She held up two dresses, one pink and the other yellow 'Which one Quinnie?"

"Pink!" Quinn said as she pointed to said dress. "But still wear mommy's leggings?" She asked looking at Santana then Brittany. Both nodded and Brittany laid the dress on the bed.

"Right you," Brittany smiled and Quinn's dress over her head then motioned to the bed. "Lay down," Quinn nodded and laid on her back. She reached back for her lion and pulled it to her chest. Santana walked to bed with another of Quinn's pull-ups and looked at Brittany.

"Can I?" Santana asked softly. She needed to do it soon if she was to be a mami.

Brittany nodded and stepped aside going beside Quinn.

"Quinnie Auntie Tana is going to change you this time okay?" Brittany said brushing Quinn's hair from her eyes.

"Auntie Tana!" Quinn cheered kicking her feet.

Santana smiled and blowed lightly on Quinn's stomach. Quinn laughed loudly and Santana quickly got to work on changing her.

"Okay I think that's right," Santana mumbled to herself then looked at Quinn who was looking at Santana with adoration.

"Good job Tana!" Quinn sat up and held her arms out to Santana. As Quinn sat up, Brittany noticed a few bruises on Quinn's back and side. She was definitely not going back to her family. Santana hugged Quinn and kissed her head.

"Okay Q arms up" Santana said tickling her sides Quinn giggled and lifted ger arms revealing a whole mosaic of bruises on her sides Santana felt sick upon seeing them. She covered it up and pulled the dress over Quinn's head and tied the bow in the back. "There we go!"

Quinn beamed at Santana then jumped off the bed, she span around and watched the dress move. She felt like a princess! Quinn was too busy to notice the worried glances that Brittany and Santana shared. Brittany moved over to Santana and pulled her into a hug.

"We'll get some cream for them," Brittany whispered and pulled back from the hug. Santana nodded and smiled as she watched Quinn.

"Mommies turn to get dresswed!" Quinn announced loudly. Santana put her finger over her lips, reminding the girl to stay quiet.

Quinn's eye grew wide and she nodded going to mimic Santana. Brittany took Quinn's hands "Mommy and Auntie Tana are going to get dressed while we get ready I need you to be a good girl okay?"

Quinn jumped back on the bed "I be good Mommy!"

"Good Quinnie," Brittany praised and kissed the blonde's head before searching through her own bag. Quinn smiled and grabbed her lion. She crawled up to the top of the bed and looked around for something to do. This hotel room was boring! Quinn's eyes widened as she spotted the other snacks Santana had thrown on the bed. She looked around and made sure her mommy and Santana weren't looking before she grabbed the packet. She hid the packet under the blanket Brittany had bought her and got to the task of trying to open them.

The blonde pouted and looked at her lion. It was hard to be quiet and open them! Quinn looked up as she heard Brittany move close the bathroom door. Santana was too busy humming to herself as she fixed her hair so this was the perfect chance to open them! Quinn quickly ripped the packet open and immediately grabbed a handful.

Quinn quietly munched on her cereal puffs trying not to make a mess but a few got stuck to her dress anyway she quickly finished her handful and went for another however when she reached in the bag her mommy started to walk towards the bed!

Quinn panicked and quickly hid the packet in her pull-up. She pouted when she felt them spill out but she couldn't give it away.

"Okay Quinnie, you ready?" Brittany asked. Quinn nodded and grabbed her mommy's hands as she helped off of bed. Brittany raised an eyebrow as she felt the stickiness on her hand.

"Your hands are awfully sticky," Brittany said. Quinn's eyes widen. Uh oh. Quinn shrugged and gave her mommy an innocent look before running over to Santana.

"Oh yeah I meant to clean her hands after her snack" Santana said digging around for the baby wipes. Pulling one out she wiped up the little girls hands. "There all clean" Quinn sighed with relief. She might actually get away with this!

"Thankies Tana!" Quinn smiled in triumph and walked back over to Brittany. She held up her hands and smiled wide. "Clean!" Brittany laughed and took her hands. She looked down at the blonde's dress to check it over then raised her eyebrows as she saw the cereal puffs attached to her dress.

"Quinnie, why are there snacks all over you?" Brittany asked on a calm but assertive tone. Quinn panicked.

"Uh..I..I dunno mommy!" Brittany brushed the cereal puffs from her dress then placed her hands on her hips.

"It's not nice to lie, Quinn," Brittany said sternly. Quinn pouted. Busted. Quinn looked down at her feet and once again shrugged.

"I guess dey always der mommy," Quinn whispered. She was going to try get out of this.

Brittany nodded "Okay well when you feel like telling Mommy the truth you let me know" she took Quinn's hand again and led her out of the room.

Quinn pouted "I ated some when you and Tana getting ready" she said eyes downcast. She wasn't out to tell her she stowed them away in her pull ups.

"Quinn you were told no more snacks til after Dinner" Santana chimed in.

"Gots bored," Quinn mumbled and stayed close to Brittany. She's in trouble.

"Once we get back we'll talk about your punishment, okay?" Brittany said quietly. Quinn nodded and continued to look down as they walked to the elevator. Quinn was glad no one else was around, she was sad.

Brittany and Santana held Quinn's hands still as they walked into the restaurant everyone turned to stare at them.

"What's going on with you three?" Mercedes asked accusingly

"None of your business!" Santana snapped back finding a place for Quinn to sit. Quinn frowned as she noticed everyone was staring and once again her grip tightened on Brittany and Santana's hands.

"Quinn, are you okay? You've been terribly quiet this whole day," Rachel asked. Quinn sat down and nodded. She looked at Brittany with a sad expression. Brittany took a seat beside her and grabbed her hand under the table.

"She's fine," Santana sent a glare towards Rachel.

Rachel huffed at Santana "Quinn is perfectly capable for answering for herself Santana"

"She has a sore throat and is trying to conserve her voice Rachel" Brittany butted in keeping a protective hold on Quinn. Quinn nodded slightly at Rachel and the girl, content with the answer, went back to talking with a few other members.

"It's okay Q-bear," Brittany whispered, stroking the blonde's hand with her thumb. Quinn moved closer to Brittany. She wish she could just cuddle Brittany and ignore everyone else around them.

"Remember, I'll kick their butts," Santana said hoping to cheer Quinn up.

Quinn giggled a little. She tugged at Brittany's sleeve getting her attention "I wanna cowor" she whispered. When the waitress came back Brittany quietly requested a children's menu and some crayons. It was overlooked for Brittany to ask for something like that but when she handed it to Quinn a few brow's rose in suspicion.

Quinn got to work colouring the menu, her tongue sticking out in concentration. Brittany rubbed Quinn's lower back being careful of the bruises.

"What?" Santana asked as she noticed Rachel staring with a displeased look.

Rachel rolled her eyes "Santana Quinn is sitting there coloring like some sort of over grown child, what do expect?"

Santana was growing angry "Leave it alone Rachel if it was your business I'd tell you but it's not so just shut up and don't worry about it" she snapped. Rachel was going to argue but a glint in Santana's eye stopped her. The coloring had relieved Quinn of her early nerves and she relaxed, then she realized she needed to go potty! She was in big trouble now!

"What's up Q-bear?" Brittany asked as Quinn sent her a panicked looked. Quinn squirmed on her seat. She couldn't go in her pull-up, she was a big girl and they hadn't packed any spare, but she couldn't go to the toilets alone!

"Potty," Quinn whispered and quickly crossed her legs. Brittany looked around then stood up.

"Come on," Brittany smiled, holding her hand out to Quinn. The blonde quickly took it then waited to be lead to the bathroom.

Brittany discretely took Quinn into the family restroom "Wow Quinnie you're a big girl for telling Mommy you had to potty!" she said pulling down Quinn's pull-up. Her brows furrowed at the mashed up and melted puffs in Quinn's pants. Quinn hopped up on the toilet seat trying to look as sweet as she could.

"I guess we found out where the puffs went," Brittany took the packet and tossed them aside. Quinn giggled quietly and stepped out of her pull-up.

"Oopsy?" Quinn said innocently. Brittany shook her head and helped Quinn up.

"I haven't forget about your punishment," Quinn pouted at this but nodded. "Do you think you can handle no pull-up for a while baby? We didn't bring any with us,"

Quinn looked a little scared but she nodded. She could do it! After dinner they'd just head back to the suite right? She could make it that long! "Yeah Mommy I can do it!" she nodded determinedly. She finished up her business and hopped up pulling up the leggings. "All finished mommy!"

"Good girl!" Brittany praised and lead her to the sink. She turned the tap on and squirted some soap on Quinn's hands then helping the girl wash them. Quinn smiled wide and giggled at the bubbles appearing on her hand. But they soon disappeared because Brittany held the girl's hands under the tap. Brittany gathered some tissues and dried Quinn's hands. They quietly walked back to the table, Quinn holding Brittany's arm tightly as they did so.

No one noticed them this time to distracted by the pizza that had delivered to the table Quinn gasped in her seat happily "Mommy Pizza!" she crowed happily forgetting she was surrounded by her teammates "I wan cheese!"

As Brittany grabbed a slice for pizza for Quinn everyone turned to smiled wide and took a large bite of the pizza. Pizza was her fave!

"Did she just call you mommy?" Mercedes scoffed. Brittany simply nodded and grabbed a few slices for herself and one more for Quinn. Quinn ate happily, ignoring the stares.

"That is so messed up!" Mercedes said looking disgusted.

"You do not need to parade your kinky lifestyle about, that is deplorable!" Rachel shrieked.

"Both of you shut up!" Santana barked. "This isn't some kink, okay?" She added, she was glad Quinn was distracted for the time being. "This is something far from that and it doesn't concern you,"

Brittany frowned at the stares and wrapped a protective arm around Quinn. Quinn smiled up at her mommy and offered her some of her pizza which Brittany happily took a bite from. Quinn giggled and continued to munch on her pizza while all the big kids talked. They we're so boring but nor her Mommy or Auntie Tana!

"What is it then?" Rachel pried.

"It is none of your concern Rachel!" Santana bit back.

"Is Quinn one those people that likes being a baby?" Rachel asked. Quinn reached for another piece of pizza and smiled up at Rachel.

"Its," Brittany paused, trying to think of the best thing to say. "It's what she needs, okay?" Quinn looked at Brittany with sauce all around her mouth and giggled. Brittany shook her head and smiled, grabbing a tissue to wipe Quinn's face.

Rachel suprised everyone and squealed "That is so adorable!"

She smiled at Quinn "you are just a cute little cutie aren't you!?" She cooed

Quinn giggled and hid her face in Brittany's shoulder. Brittany and Santana both raised an eyebrow at Rachel's actions.

"Hey don't hide!" Rachel pouted. Quinn peeked at Rachel then hid again.

"She's shy," Brittany added.

Rachel peeked "Can I color with Quinn?" she asked. Quinn came out and smiled.

"Y..yeah" she smiled and handed her a green crayon Rachel helped her color the menu and had listened to Quinn chat away. "You're nice I like you" Quinn said smiling at her.

"Well I like you too," Rachel smiled and placed the crayon down. "I think we did a great job!" Quinn smiles and nodded. Santana had been watching Rachel the whole time, trying to work out if she was teasing. Brittany poked Santana and rolled her eyes. Like hell she wasn't ready to be a mami.

Quin turned to Brittany and Santana "Look what me an' Rae did!" she said bouncing in her seat a little.

"Woah beautiful!" Brittany cooed taking the picture in her hands.

"Mommy I really like Rae Rae she's nice" she put on a big smile "And pretty!" she added a little quieter with a blush glancing shyly back to Rachel.

Rachel smiled wide and winked at Quinn. Quinn giggled then hugged Brittany tightly.

"Mommy?" Quinn asked as she pulled away from the hug. "Stop the people staring," she pouted motioning to the rest of the table watching the interaction between Rachel and Quinn.

Brittany shrugged "I don't know baby girl maybe they're all just jealous because they aren't as cute as you" she said while glaring at her teammates.

Puck looked angrily "What the hell is wrong with you Q!?" he yelled. At this Quinn burst into tears.

"What the hell Puck!? What's wrong with You!? Do you enjoy making little girls cry" Santana spat.

"She's not some little girl!" Puck laughed. "What's going on is freaking ridiculous!" Before he was able to say anything else Rachel had slapped him, the whole table fell silent.

"Shut it, Puckerman," Rachel said angrily. Brittany had managed to calm Quinn down and now only sniffles where coming from the girl. Santana tried to get Quinn to look up but to no avail.

"Come on baby, look up for mami,"

Quinn looked up "M..Mami?" she asked.

Santana smiled "yeah baby girl your Mami." she said. Quinn climbed into her lap.

"We go now?" she asked tearfully "But bring Rae Rae like Rae Rae" she nodded pointing to Rachel "No meanies dough uh uh no like dems"

"Sure baby," Santana smiled and stood Quinn up before standing up herself. "Let's go," Brittany grabbed Quinn's hand and lead her out of the restaurant, Rachel following behind. Santana glared at the rest of the table.

"You have no idea what is going on with Quinn," she kept her voice low so just the table could hear. "So keep your mouths shut or I will not hold back neither will snix," Santana grabbed the crayons since she knew Quinn would get bored. "That's a promise,"

Quinn walked timidly with Brittany "Momma it baf times now?" She asked.

"I think so sweetie pie" Brittay nodded.

Quinn looked at Rachel "Rae play aftew bafs?"

"Well Quinnie still has a punishment in store," Quinn pouted then sighed defiantly. "But after time out she can sing or read to you, okay?" Brittany looked to Rachel who nodded, sending a reassuring smile to Quinn.

"Okay we ready?" Santana said as she caught up to them. Brittany nodded and they walked back to the hotel.

Brittany nodded "Time Out Bath Time and then some play time with Rae before bed time"

X

Back in the room Brittany stood Quinn in the corner for her time out "Stay here until you're told to come out"

Quinn pouted and played with her dress as she stood in the corner. What was she supposed to do now? The corner was so boring! Quinn rocked back and forth on her feet. She wished she still had those puffs!

Brittany held in a laugh as she watched Quinn. She walked to the bathroom and ran a bath, filling it with loads of bubbles.

After the bath was ready Brittany let Quinn out of the corner and led her into the bathroom. "Okay little one in you go" Brittany encouraged" Quinn giddly hopped in the water splashing it over the side a little.

"Opps baby" Brittany said trying to settle her.

Quinn giggled and looked up at the doorway, splashing the water a little as she noticed her mami standing there. Santana smiled but then gave her a stern look. Quinn nodded and splashed herself, being careful to not get any water on the floor. Brittany took this time to get a better look at the dozen of bruises covering Quinn's side and back.

"Hey baby, do these hurt?" Brittany asked softly. She placed her hand on Quinn's back.

Brittany continued to was Quinn gently gazing at her with concern. Quinn looked a little scared but then she remembered she was with her Mommy and that no one would hurt her. "Yeah Mr. Russel did those" she whispered "but he gets mad when I cry cause ob dem,"

Brittany frowned and placed the cloth down. She grabbed a towel and held it out for Quinn to step into.

"Well you're not gonna get hurt now," Brittany said softly and Quinn stood up. The towel was immediately wrapped around the girl and Brittany pulled her into a hug. "And you an cry whenever you need too,"

"I love you Mommy" Quinn whispered nuzzling Brittany's shoulder. Brittany kissed Quinn's temple.

"I love you too baby girl" She cooed in her ear.

Brittany carried Quinn out into the room and laid her on the bed "okay let's get you in your jammies!"

Quinn smiled and looked at Rachel and Santana. She felt so safe here. Quinn grabbed her lion and cuddled him as she was changed into nightwear.

"Rae play!" Quinn begged crawling over to Rachel. "Sing sing!"

Rachel smiled fondly and wrapped her arms around Quinn making them comfortable on the double bed.

Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,

Smiles await you when you rise.

Sleep,

Pretty baby don't you cry

And I will sing a lullaby

Cares you know not

therefore sleep.

While over you watch I'll keep

Sleep,

Pretty darling don't you cry

And I will sing a lullaby

By the time Rachel had finished singing, Quinn was clutching her shirt, fast asleep. Rachel smiled and looked towards Brittany and Santana who had been staring at them with awe.

"Thanks," Brittany whispered as she walked over to the bed. Rachel didn't want to move at all. She was comfy with Quinn cuddled her up to her but she knew she had to move.

"No problem I'm just glad she likes me" Rachel smiled while she played with Quinn's hair "Sorry that I accused you of having some weird kink"

"S'okay" Brittany shrugged "you didn't know" Rachel tried to detach Quinn from her but that resulted in whines and whimpers from Quinn.

Brittany smiled and laid behind Quinn, rubbing her back lightly as Rachel slowly moved from her grip. Quinn immediately turned over and cuddled into the warm body behind her. Rachel clicked a few muscles before she spoke.

"Do you guys need anything?" she asked. Santana moved to sit beside the two blonde's. "I'd love to help her out,"

"Well we'll probably need a babysitter every once in awhile" Brittany said. Santana came out of the bathroom after finishing a shower.

"I'd like to throw her a birthday party/ baby shower just so people can bring her little stuff" she said with a shrug. Rachel's face lit up and she clasped her hands together.

"That'd be perfect!" She began making lists in her head of all the things they'd need. "I'd be more than happy to help out!" Santana rolled her eyes and kissed Quinn's forehead.

"I just want to be sure the rest of glee club is cool with it" Santana added.

"Noah will not be invited that's for sure!" Brittany said.

Rachel nodded "I'll see what I can do about the rest" Rachel was about to speak once more but was disrupted by Quinn's whimpering.

"We'll talk about it tomorrow," She whispered before walking to her own room. Brittany and Santana nodded then looked to Quinn. Her eyebrows were furrowed and she was whimpering. Brittany cooed things to her while Santana rubbed the girl's arm.

"Daddy stop!" Quinn called in her sleep "stop! Stop!" She started to thrash about. "Mommy help me Mommy please! Mommy!"

Brittany held her tight "Shh shh Quinn it's just a dream just a dream"

Quinn quieted down as Brittany spoke. She continued to move around but only slightly. Santana laid behind her and wrapped her arms around Quinn's waist.

"Mommy and Mami are here, we got you, you're safe," She cooed.

Quinn calmed down her nightmares leaving her. Her thumb subconsciously slid her thumb into her mouth sucking calmly.

X

When Quinn woke up she found herself cuddled between her two mommies. She giggled at their bed hair and slowly slid out from their embrace. Quinn yawned and rubbed her eyes as she stumbled two find Rachel.

"Rae," She whispered walking into another room. "Achie I wet," She whined, way too tired for hide and seek.

Rachel woke up when she heard Quinn calling her. "Wh..what is it sweetheart?" She mumbled.

"Wet" Quinn whined again getting frustrated she just wanted her diaper changed!

"We...oh!" Rachel whispered "let's go change you then." Rachel fumbled into the other room found the changing supplies then took Quinn into the bathroom.

Quinn yawned and leant into Rachel, pouting when she was moved to lay down.

"Mommies sleepy," She whispered, reaching up to rub her eyes. "I pway!" Quinn nodded. Rachel nodded, not full awake as she change Quinn.

Once Quinn was all changed she hopped up "We pway Rae?"

"No Quinnie it's sleepy time now" Rachel said leading her back to bed.

"I sleep In Achie's bed?" she asked. Rachel nodded

"Sure honey I can sing you another song"

"Paci Rae," Quinn yawned settling into Rachel's bed. Rachel playfully rolled her eyes and went to the other room. She dug around in the bags and pulled out a new pacifier, placing it in her mouth briefly before giving it to Quinn. As soon as she slipped the pacifier into Quinn's mouth she was fast asleep. Rachel carefully laid beside Quinn and wrapped her arms around her tightly.

X

The next morning Santana woke with a start. Where was Quinn!? "Quinn!?" She called out raising of bed "where are you!? Baby Girl!?" She got out of bed and checked the bathroom. Nothing "Britt wake up I can't find Quinn!"

"What?" Brittany yawned and rubbed the sleep from her eyes. Santana was now beyond the state of panic as she paced the room.

"Quinn's gone!" At this Brittany jumped out of bed.

"Go ask Rachel if she's seen her," Santana nodded and ran into the other room, not caring about the others that where asleep.

"Rachel have yo..." she stopped mid sentence seeing the blonde curled up next to Rachel sleeping peacefully. She let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding. She returned to their room "She's with Rachel" she sighed.

Brittany sighed in relief and laid back down. She'd only been a mommy for a day but she felt so attached to Quinn, her baby.

"Is she okay?" Brittany asked. Santana sat down and smiled.

"Sound asleep cuddled into Rachel,"

Brittany giggled "Sounds like we have ourselves a bit of competition"

Santana poked ger side "I don't thinks so she maybe her Rae but we're her mommies"

Brittany nodded and grabbed Quinn's blanket. Sleep sounded good.

"Let's go wake her and get breakfast before the others," Santana poked Brittany's side where she was most ticklish. "and before Noah terrorizes her again," when Brittany didn't make a move, Santana started to tickle her.

"Up!" Santana demanded. Brittany laughed loudly and tried to push Santana's hands away.

Brittany hoped up and captured Santana's lips in a passionate kiss,Santana smiled into the kiss and laced her hand with Brittany's then pulled away taking her into the other room, bending down and gently waking Quinn. Quinn pouted and buried her face in Rachel's arm when she felt someone shake her.

"Come on baby, wake up," Brittany said softly, kneeling down beside the bed. She reached out and stroked Quinn's hair. Quinn lifted her head slightly to get her bearings. She turned around when she felt someone behind her then she smiled wide.

"Mommy!" She squealed in excitement, she missed her mommy!

Brittany gathered Quinn in her arms "shh baby we don't to wake everyone up." Quinn nodded.

"Otay mommy" she whispered. Brittany giggled and carried Quinn into their room.

"I hugry!" Quinn announced.

"Once you're dressed we're gonna get to breakfast before the big kids," Brittany smiled and sat on the bed holding Quinn. Quinn smiled and cuddled into Brittany.

"What we do today?" She asked playing with the ends of Brittany's hair.

"We can do whatever you want baby" Brittany cooed "But we have the competition tonight, do you think you're up to it?"

Quinn buried her face in Brittany's chest "I unno"

"Mommy and mami have to perform, so if you don't want to you gotta stay with Mr Schue, okay?" Quinn pouted and held onto her mommy even tighter. Brittany gathered the rest of the glee club had told their teacher about their..situation, but they didn't know how he would react.

"Hey, you're cuddling without mami?" Santana asked and placed Quinn's outfit on the bed. She crossed her arms and pouted.

Quinn reached out "Mami cuddle!" She demanded. Santana cuddled her on her other side kissing her cheek

"Aw thanks baby" she cooed. "Let's get you dressed sweet girl."

"I wanna wear jammies" Quinn whined.

"You want to wear your jammies out?" Santana raised an eyebrow then looked the outfit for Quinn. "But you'd look so so pretty in the outfit mami picked out," Once again Santana pouted earning a sigh from Quinn.

"Otay mami," Quinn crawled off Brittany's lap and stood up, pushing her pajama pants down. She giggled as she noticed her diaper on the wrong way. "Rae silly,"

Santana giggled too "Lay down baby you need to be changed anyway" Quinn scrambled up on the bed and laid back sucking her thumb.

"Mommy lion!" She said looking frantically for it. Brittany pulled said lion from under her leg and placed it on Quinn's stomach.

"Thanks mommy!" Quinn smiled wide and babbled to the lion as she was changed. Santana made a mental note to give Rachel a lesson on how to change a diaper. She was surprise Quinn hadn't complained about it earlier.

Quinn sat up and Santana lifted her shirt off tickling her cooing to her generally just making a game of getting her dressed. Quinn tugged at the bra Santana had put on her.

"Mami not comfy!" She whined. Santana looked to Brittany then back at Quinn. She removed the bra and poked her nose.

"What about a sports bra? That'll be real comfy," Brittany suggested, going through her own bag. Quinn nodded and gave her lion to Santana.

"For me?" Santana smiled and kissed the lions head. "Thank you baby," Quinn then grabbed the lion back and hugged it tight. Mami kisses make everyone happy.

Santana slipped to sports bra over Quinn's head followed by the leggings, skirt and shirt she had picked out. Quinn twirled around in her fluffy skirt "I pretty Mami?"

"Beautiful," Santana smiled and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Quinn grinned and jumped back on the bed, pulling her lion into her chest once again. Brittany had managed to get changed and so was able to watch Quinn while Santana changed.

"Okay baby, everyone's asleep so extra quiet!" Brittany whispered. Quinn nodded seriously and placed a finger over her lips. As they walk past where Rachel was sleeping Quinn smiled while and leant over to grab her pacifier.

Brittany took Quinn's hand and skipped along "Mommy can I have milk in my bottle?" Brittany nodded.

"We'll go get some breakfast and and bring it to our room okay?"

"Otay mommy!" Quinn nodded, this sounded like fun!

Quinn smiled as she was lead down to breakfast, pacifier and lion in one hand while she held onto her mommy with her other hand.

Brittany had let Quinn choose her breakfast but Quinn got bored and went to go help her mami.

"Stay close to one of us, okay Quinnie?" Brittany chastised as they walked to the elevator. Both Santana and Brittany's hands were full with breakfast stuff. Quinn nodded and skipped just a little in front of her mommies.

Once back in the roon Santana got Quinn sat down at the small table in the room while Brittany sat out their food and filled Quinn's bottle with her milk.

"Here you go Quinnie" she cooed giving her the bowl of oatmeal.

"Thanks mommy," Quinn smiled and grabbed her spoon, feeding herself rather messily. Brittany and Santana laughed and ate their own breakfast while watching Quinn closely. Quinn soon sat back with her bottle and babbled quietly.

"No more oatmeal Q-bear?" Santana asked and Quinn quickly shook her head. Milk was way better.

After they finished their breakfast Brittany cleaned Quinn up and kissed her cheek. "Have you decided if you wanna perform tonight or not?" She asked rocking her back and forth. Quinn looked thoughtful.

"I wanna mommy!" She smiled sure she could be big long enough to perform her two songs.

"Yay baby!" Brittany smiled wide and picked Quinn up, spinning her around. Quinn giggled and held onto her mommy tightly. Performing with her mommies would be so cool!

"Wanna try your dress on?" Santana asked then laughed at the eager nod she received from Quinn.

Santana pulled out the dress from the closet and helped her slip into it. "Oh my aren't you beautiful!" Santana cooed. Quinn twirled and twirled until she fell on her bottom with a giggle jumped up and repeated it.

"Mommy! Mami! I'm bored I wanna play!" she state crossing her arms.

"What would you like to play baby?" Britt day asked standing in front of Quinn. "There isn't much we can do here," both Brittany and Quinn pouted.

"Plus the competitions soon quinnie," Santana added.

Quinn pouted "Pway! Pway! Pway!" she yelled stomping her feet "I wanna pway now!"

"Quinn that is not how we ask for things" Santana reprimanded. Quinn proceeded to throw herself to the ground in a full on temper tantrum.

It happened all too soon for Quinn to react. Santana had pulled the girl up to her feet and placed two swots to her backside which managed to stop the tantrum.

"I sorry," Quinn choked out. Santana nodded and pointed to the corner.

"Two minutes," Santana said sternly. Brittany looked around for something for Quinn to do. Another Quinn tantrum was not something she wanted to handle.

Quinn stood in the corner pouting she had to have a time out last night too! Once her time was up Santana let her out of the corner she gave her a big hug. "Sorry Mami" she apologized.

"I forgive you baby girl" She held Quinn in her arms rocking her for awhile letting her know she still loved her very very much, she had a feeling this wasn't something Judy had ever done because Quinn clung to her like sloth on a branch. She pulled back and went to Brittany hugging her too.

"Sorry Mommy" she mumbled "love you"

"Mommy you too my perfect girl" Brittany whispered. Quinn looked up eyes wide

"P..rfect?"

"You're absolutely perfect," Brittany whispered and kissed the side of Quinn's head. She pulled back then handed her the crayons Santana picked up last night.

"Go colour Rachie a picture, huh?" Brittany smiled and shooed Quinn to the table before placing paper in front of her.

"You my perfy mommies!" Quinn grinned. Despite being punished, she loved them so much.

Brittany smiled at her fondly she really was perfect in every way. Quinn sat coloring her picture sucking on her pacifier when Rachel let herself in "Morning ladies!" She greeted.

"Hey," Brittany smiled then turned her attention back to Quinn who was concentrating on her colouring. It had to be just right!

"And good morning to this little cutie," Rachel smiled as she hugged Quinn from behind. Quinn was about to protest but stopped when she noticed who it was.

"Rae!" She squealed happily.

"Hi there Quinnie whatchya doin?" Rachel asked sitting Quinn on her lap.

"I coworing...but you can'ts see it a surprise!" Quinn said covering the paper so Rachel couldn't see.

"A surprise for me!?" Rachel gasped.

Quinn nodded and leant forward to continue with her drawing. She kept the paper covered as she drew so Rachel wouldn't peak!

"Is she going to perform?" Rachel asked when she noticed what Quinn was wearing. Brittany nodded.

"She said she wants to, plus I'm sure she can be big Quinn for long enough,"

Rachel nodded "good it wouldn't be the same without her" Rachel ran her nails gently up and down Quinn's back humming softly. Quinn twisted around quickly giving Rachel the picture.

"Finished Rae!"Rachel laughed softly and took the picture.

"Oh wow," Rachel looked at the picture then at Quinn. Quinn tilted her head and waited for Rachel to reply. Did she like it? She worked so hard to make it the best picture ever! "It's a masterpiece, I love it!" Rachel placed the picture down and the blonde tightly.

Quinn smiled proudly. "Welcome Rae!" Rachel giggled and kissed Quinn's nose. "Rae I wanna play mommies say dere's nofing to do" she pouted.

Rachel looked thoughtful "Do you wanna go play in central park?" She asked playing with Quinn's hair.

"Pawk!" Quinn nodded egarly.

"Just you and Rae baby?" Brittany asked. Quinn nodded and quickly got up off of Rachel's lap.

"Now!" Quinn demanded and pointed to the door. Big kids are so slow! Brittany took Quinn's hand and lead her to the bed.

"You gotta change first, don't wanna get your pretty dress dirty, huh?" Brittany said softly, lifting the dress over her head.

While Brittany got Quinn dressed Santana was lecturing Rachel about how to look after Quinn. "Santana we will be just fine, I promise" she said with a smile taking Quinn's temporary diaper bag. "You ready Quinnie?" Rachel asked.

"Ready Rae!" Quinn took Rachel's hand and waved goodbye to her mommies. Brittany quickly ran over to Quinn and kissed her cheek softly.

"Be good for Rachie," She whispered. Quinn nodded and blew her mami a kiss as they left. Quinn stayed close to Rachel's side as they walked past the other glee kids.

Rachel glared as the walked passed them "Don't worry about them sweetheart" she whispered. As they left the room Quinn began to skip along.

"Rae do you have my lion?" Quinn asked quietly.

"I think your mami packed it in here," Quinn smiled and waited anxiously as Rachel look through the diaper bag. Rachel smiled and handed the beloved lion over to Quinn who felt much better now.

"What we do at pawk?" Quinn asked, chewing on one of the ears of the lion.

Rachel gently pulled the ears from Quinn's mouth earning her a big pout. "Well we can play on the playground or feed the ducks or go see the balloon man and get you a balloon animal there's lots of things we can do!"

"All dem!" Quinn smiled and walked just a little behind Rachel so she was able to chew on the ears again. Quinn's eyes lit up as they walked into Central Park, it was so pretty! Rachel led them to a deserted area and placed the bag down on the grass. Quinn stared at the ducks and giggled when a few waddled over to her.

"I think they know you've got food Quinnie," Rachel laughed and gave Quinn a handful of ripped up bread.

Quinn tossed the bread to the ducks and giggled as they gathered at her feet and at it "Lookie Rae! Lookie!" She squealed excitedly.

Rachel laughed "They must like you!"

"My mommy likes duckies Rae!"

"Your mommy got you a duck blanket," Rachel smiled and motioned to the blanket in the bag. Quinn dropped the rest of the bread and ran over to the bag.

"What mommy pack?" She smiled innocently at Rachel before looking back at the bag.

"Your blankie and your pacifier, a bottle, wipes, some diapers and an extra outfit" Rachel listed as she rummaged through the bag. Quinn's eyes widened

"Binky!" She said making grabbing motions with her hand "want it!"

"Please," Rachel gave Quinn a stern look as she held the pacifier.

"Please!" Quinn grabbed Rachel's hand. She wanted her pacifier and she wanted it now. Rachel released the pacifier and Quinn immediately slipped it in her mouth.

"Thankies Rae," Quinn smiled and snuggled up to Rachel.

Quinn sucked happily on her pacifier she really loved how made her feel. Calm and relaxed like nothing was bad in the world. "Wae we pay?" She asked around her binky.

"Sure quinnie," Rachel smiled and rubbed Quinn's arm. "Playground?" Quinn nodded and at the playground, luckily there weren't many kids so she could play without being nervous! Rachel repacked the bag and put it over her shoulder. She once again held Quinn's hand as they walked.

As soon as they reached the playground, Quinn ran over to the swings and demanded to be pushed! Rachel laughed and pushed Quinn but not too high Quinn was laughing and giggling wildly. Though there were a few people around But no one seemed to care that Quinn had a pacifier in her mouth. That made her happy.

"Highew Wae Highew!" Rachel laughed and pushed Quinn a little higher. Quinn leant back a little so she could smile at Rachel.

"Oh oh!" Quinn squealed and tried to stop the swing with her feet. Rachel quickly stopped it and look at Quinn.

"Are you okay quinnie?" Quinn nodded and pointed behind Rachel.

"Balloons!" Quinn smiled wide. She wanted a balloon animal to take home to her mommies! "Achie achie balloon!"

Rachel laughed "okay we'll go get you a balloon" she took Quinn's hand and led her to the booth. "What do you want baby?" Rachel asked as they waited in line. Quinn looked thoughtful.

"Duckie for mommy! but I wants a lion" she pouted. Suddenly it occurred to her she didn't have her lion and she panicked "Achie Y..you has my lion..right?"

"You had it baby," Quinn frowned and pulled her hand away from Rachel's. She didn't have it!

"Achie!" Quinn now had tears in her eyes as she looked back at the playground. "Achie I no have!"

Rachel quickly took Quinn's hand and got out of line "shh shh it's okay we'll find him okay?" She cooed trying to comfort her "I promise we'll find it" she led her over to the swings, Quinn panicked, crying harder.

"Rae where lion!?" Rachel frowned and pulled Quinn into a hug, glancing around the playground for the small toy.

"Want mommies," Quinn choked out between sobs.

"Once we find your lion we'll go back," Rachel said softly. After not seeing the lion at all, Rachel led Quinn back to ducks, sighing in relief as she saw the lion. Rachel let go of Quinn's hand and picked up the lion, dusting it off before giving it to Quinn.

"Look quinnie, the ducks took him," Quinn looked up through her tears and grabbed the lion. From now on this lion wasn't going to leave her sight!

Rachel took Quinn's hand and kissed it "Wanna go get a balloon still"

Quinn sucked on the lion's ear and nodded "Lion..an' a duckie... but what 'bout Mami Rae?" Quinn pouted.

"Hmm well I don't really know what animal your mami likes, do you?"

Quinn shrugged and snuggled into Rachel's arm as she thought.

"Doggy for mami," Quinn said around the lions ears. Rachel nodded and led them back over to the now non existent line - thank god for that.

Rachel smiled at the man and explained what they wanted He smiled back "Here ya go little lady!" handing Quinn the lion then the Duck

Quinn smiled shyly and looked at the balloons. Rachel took the other balloon and paid before leading Quinn away.

"You think your mommies will like these?" Rachel asked as she noticed Quinn staring at the balloons.

"Uh huh," Quinn smiled wide and held her lion up to the balloon. "Look, you!" She giggled and shook her head. "you always my number one lion!"

Rachel giggled leading her on the short walk back to their hotel and up to the suite. Quinn immediately ran inside "Mommies! We back! I gotted you stuffs"

Brittany and Santana were just cuddling together and moved for Quinn. "You did!? how nice baby girl!" Brittany smiled.

Quinn grinned and gave Brittany her balloon, she giggled when Brittany's face lit up. Her mommy was one big kid.

"Rae!" Quinn said loudly catching her attention. Rachel jumped and turned around. "Mami!" Quinn held her hand out for the balloon.

Santana smiled and took the balloon "you are so thoughtful baby girl" she cooed Quinn snuggled in between them smiling cutely

"Can I have Baba?" She asked.

"I'll go make you one," Brittany smiled and tied her balloon to a chair.

"How'd it go?" Santana asked Rachel. She was worried that Quinn would be scared, much like last time they were out in public. Quinn let go of her balloon and snuggled close to Santana while sucking the lions ear - again.

"There were a few tears because we lost her lion," Quinn nodded and gripped the lions body.

"Mine," she mumbled.

"Oh no! Thank goodness you found him!" Santana said stroking her hair.

"My lion" Quinn pouted. Brittany came back with her bottle

"Here you go baby" she cooed.

"Mommy hold it?" Quinn asked and looked at the bottle. Her hands were full and she just really wanted mommy cuddles. Fortunately for Quinn, Brittany nodded and got settled on the sofa. Quinn was pulled onto her lap and she quickly latched onto the bottle.

Quinn nuzzled against Brittany enjoying her bottle and being cuddled safely in Brittany's knowing nothing, not even Russell or Judy Fabray, could get her. Brittany gazed down at Quinn and smiled. Quinn was so sweet and precious she never wanted to let her go and just keep her safe forever.

Quinn let go of her balloon and reached up to touch Brittany's cheek. She wanted to make sure her mommy was still there. After Quinn was satisfied, she pushed the bottle away and chewed on the lions ear again, while her other hand had made its way to Brittany's ear. Brittany placed the bottle aside and held Quinn protectively.

"What will happen when we get back to Lima?" Rachel asked softly, smiling at th two blonde's. She was more than willing to help out.

Brittany kissed Quinn 's forehead "Whatever it takes to keep her out of that house and away from those horrid people," Brittany said. Rachel nodded

"My daddy is a police officer I'm sure he can help out somehow"

"Couldn't we ask her parents if they'd hand custody over? To one of our parents?" Santana took a seat beside Brittany and gazed down at Quinn. "If the police are involved then we could lose Quinn," To Santana it looked like Quinn had fallen asleep, so she slowly pulled the lions ear out of her mouth.

"Nah'" Quinn mumbled and pushed it back in her mouth. She hid her face in Brittany's chest and sighed.

"I want them to pay for hurting Quinn" Brittany said "But I don't want loose her, what if they won't give up custody?"

"She can apply for emancipation" Rachel offered.

"Then that'll happen," Santana said, sitting up straighter. "That is if Quinn wants to," Brittany and Rachel nodded an agreement. The three of them looked down at Quinn.

Quinn could tell the big kids where talking about her but she didn't want to look up. Being little Quinn was way easier.

"Quinnie, can big Quinn come out for a moment?" Brittany asked softly.

Quinn whined "No...want binky"

Brittany sighed kissing her head "No Quinn not right now" Quinn whimpered loudly ger lower lip trembling

"As soon as we finish talking to big Quinn you can have it"

"Fine" Quinn sighed.

"We were talking about what was going to happen when we get home," Brittany said. Quinn sat up a little straighter but leaned into Brittany.

"I'm not going back to...them," Quinn mumbled. She was scared, petrified even.

"Don't worry, you're safe quinnie," Brittany cooed after noticing th panicked look on Quinn's face.

"Rachel mentioned emancipation," Santana added and Quinn tilted her head.

"I..I don't know how does that work?" she asked frantically

"We can figure it out, my mom knows all that law stuff" Santana said

"What if they try to get me?" Quinn asked.

"We're not gonna let that happen Q" Brittany promised

"We'll protect you," Santana stroked Quinn's hair and smiled as the girl seemed to relax. Quinn nodded and hugged Brittany.

"I don't want to be big Quinn anymore, she's too worried and scared," Brittany nodded and rocked her slowly again.

"Rach can you go grab Quinn's pacifier?" Santana asked.

Rachel nodded and retrieved it from the bedside table quickly returning to the group. She knelt down in front of Quinn "Here we go sweetie" she said placing it on Quinn's lips. Quinn immediately accepted the pacifier and smiled at Rachel to show her thanks.

"I'm going to get ready, call me if you need anything," Rachel leant down and kissed Quinn's forehead before leaving the room.

"Does quinnie still want to perform?" Brittany kisses the pacifier, smiling as Quinn giggled.

Quinn nodded happily hiding in Brittany's shoulder with a yawn. "Nap time?" Quinn nodded

"Nappytimes" she agreed.

Santana smirked "I hope she's always this agreeable with nap time"

"Don't count on it," Brittany laughed quietly and laid Quinn on their bed, taking off her shoes before tucking her in.

"Sweet dreams q-bear," Brittany whispered. Quinn simply smiled around her pacifier and cuddled her lion tightly.

"She'll be okay, right?" Santana stared at Quinn. Yes it was strange at first but being a mami had grown on her and now she just wanted to keep Quinn safe.

Brittany nodded "Yeah we'll keep her safe" she said hugging Santana from behind

"I hope they rot in prison" Santana growled.

Brittany smiled "and you said you weren't ready to be a Mami" Santana glared playfully at Brittany then smiled.

"She's so cute, and," Santana shrugged. "I can't explain it," Santana sighed and held Brittany's arms around her, enjoying the comfort.

"When did you become a softie, Santana Lopez?" Brittany laughed as Santana elbowed her in the stomach. "Stop the violence," Brittany coughed out, causing them both to burst out in laughter.

"Shh" Santana scolded playfully "You're gonna wake the baby" They glanced at the bed Quinn was fast asleep snoring away

"I don't think so" Brittany giggled.

"Still," Santana escape Brittany's grasps and stood up, brushing down her pants. "I shall not deal with a cranky Quinn if she was to wake up," Brittany pouted and climbed onto the bed with Quinn.

"She's the cutest baby even if she if cranky," Brittany nodded and smiled down at Quinn.

Santana climbed in on the other side "Your right she so is"

"Why can't Judy see that?" Brittany wondered aloud "When she calls me mommy my heart soars, does she not feel that way?"

"Maybe once she did," Santana kissed Quinn's forehead and adjusted the blankets on her. She smiled as the blonde sleepily reached out to her. Santana laid down and pulled her into her arms. Quinn soon settled back to sleep and Santana raised an eyebrow at Brittany.

"I told you you'd wake her," Brittany rolled her eyes playfully. Santana began to sing softly as she rubbed Quinn's back

Duérmete mi niña,

duérmete mi amor,

duérmete pedazo,

de mi corazón.

Esta niña linda,

que nació de día,

quiere que la lleven,

a la dulcería.

Esta niña linda,

que nació de noche,

quiere que la lleven,

a pasear en coche.

Quinn nuzzled further into her chest. Brittany smiled and kissed both of her angels. Santana slowly pulled away from Quinn and held her hand out to Brittany.

"We need to get ready," Santana whispered and both headed towards the bathroom, keeping the door open so they were able to keep an eye on Quinn.

X

Quinn woke up an hour later groggily rubbing her fists into her eyes. Where were her mommies? Where was her Rae? she became overwhelmed with the feeling of being left all alone! Did everyone already leave?! She broke down in tears wailing loudly "Mommmmyyyy Mamiiiiii" she cried out again and again until Brittany came out of the bathroom.

"Baby girl it's okay Mommy's here I'm right here"

"Mommy!" She cried, holding her arms out to Brittany. At least her mommy was still here.

"Oh baby," Brittany cooed holding Quinn in her arms. When she heard Quinn's screams her heart broke; they sounded painful. Quinn had gripped Brittany's dress and cried onto her shoulder. Santana came out a few minutes later and the Latina had to hold back her own tears at Quinn's painful cries.

"W-where you go mommies?" Quinn stuttered, her crying never seizing.

"We were just in the bathroom getting ready baby girl"

"O..oh" Quinn sniffled "Thought eberyone gone"

Brittany rocked her back and forth "We would never ever do that sweet baby" she cooed in her ear. Quinn's cries quieted and she just clung to Brittany.

"Wanna put your pretty dress on?" Santana suggested.

Quinn nodded but continued to hold onto Brittany. Santana slowly pried her away but Quinn then clung onto Santana.

"I heard crying!" Rachel yelled as she ran into the room, Kurt hot on her heels. Quinn immediately hid behind Santana.

"She was just upset because she couldn't find her mommies," Santana cooed stroking her hair.

"Oh my she is so precious" Kurt whispered. Quinn smiled at him shyly.

Rachel sighed in relief. Hearing Quinn crying like that was worrying and she dropped, literally, everything. Kurt too, was intrigued and decided to follow Rachel.

"Told you," Rachel smiled and walked over to Quinn, holding her hand out to her. Quinn timidly accepted it then hugged Rachel tightly. Now she was sure everyone didn't leave. "If you weren't too quick to judge and jump to conclusions you would have seen that,"

Santana gave Kurt an HBIC glare. Feeling ready to attack should the moment arise. Kurt walked over to Quinn who shyly hid in Rachel's shoulder.

"Hi Quinn" he said sweetly.

"Hi," She mumbled into Rachel's shoulder. Quinn wasn't so sure about Kurt, so she made sure she stayed hidden.

"Look up baby," Brittany said softly. She rubbed Quinn's back, offering some comfort so she could see Kurt was alright.

Quinn looked up at Kurt wide eyed "H..hi" she stuttered. Kurt smiled back.

"I'm Kurt and I'd like to be your friend if that's okay" he offered.

Quinn nodded quickly "Kay"

"Mommy dress," Quinn looked around and noticed everyone was in their outfits and she wanted in too! "Now," She demanded while pouting. Everyone in the room laughed and Rachel quietly shooed Kurt out, adding a "See you later!" On the way. Brittany lead Quinn to the bed once again and sat her down.

Quinn kicked her lefs feeling much better now, her mommies would never leave her! They weren't Judy. Santana put Quinn's dress on her with the black leggings underneath. Quinn smiled proudly and put her thumb in her mouth. "Mommy's gonna do your hair okay?"

Quinn nodded and tilted her head back a little so Brittany was able to do her hair. She made sure to be gentle and not hurt Quinn, but Santana was distracting her so that wouldn't be a problem.

"You look so pretty," Santana smiled and played with Quinn's hand. "bonita, hermosa," Santana kissed Quinn's hand and laughed as Quinn squealed in excitement.

"Can Mami do your make up?" Santana asked. Quinn's eye widened and nodded excitedly. Santana smiles and applies a small amount of make to accentuate Quinn's already beautiful features.

After only a few minutes Santana moved back to admire her work, she smiled and placed a kiss to Quinn's nose.

"I'd say we were done, right mommy?" Santana looked up at Brittany who nodded. Quinn quickly jumped off the bed and ran to the nearest mirror.

"Wow," Quinn said as she stood close to the mirror.

Quinn hugged her mommies "Fank you!" She smiled twirling in her dress again "I pretties!"

"Most beautiful girl in the whole world " Brittany confirmed.

Quinn curtsied then giggled. She loved when her mommies called her beautiful!

"Alright little one, lets go," Brittany took hold of Quinn's hand and led her out of the room with Santana following. Quinn was nervous but she's be able to do it. Two songs as big girl Quinn? Easy.

X

Quinn smiled confidently and let go of Brittany's hand when they loaded the bus as she transitioned to be her teenage self. She did squeeze into seat between Santana and Brittany.

She tried to avoid the rest of the team and their spiteful comments, but it seemed they were too immersed in talking and warming up.

"Hi quinnie!" Rachel took the seat behind the three and leaned over. Quinn smiled and leant her head on Brittany's shoulder.

"You doin okay?" Brittany whispered. Quinn nodded.

"I'm good"

Santana took her hand "You'll do amazing!"

"Thanks mami," Despite being her adult self, Quinn decided she'd continue to call Santana and Brittany her mommies. Santana shook her head and laughed.

When the bus pulled up at the venue, Quinn made sure to stick close to Brittany and squeezing her hand once in a while. She was nervous and she was glad she'd kept the pull-up on.