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CHAPTER 19
"Oh yeah! Who is the best lawyer?" Santana boasted as she burst through the doors of the restaurant and Quinn glared when customers looked up.
"You, now hush up. No one wants to eat with a loud mouth." Quinn hissed in a whisper.
"When's the next court date?" Beth asked.
"There isn't one!" Santana shouted again and Quinn glared. "Son of a bitch lost all forms of custody over Taylor. The judge was going to assign a new date to sometime in two weeks but Rachel asked for a sooner or later date. When the judge asked why she told him that Taylor had a school function and he asked her uncle if he knew anything about it and he said no. He asked Rach if he even tried to know and she shook her head." Santana was beaming now.
"Anyway, he assigned a different date but that didn't work either." Rachel said helping Taylor into a chair.
"Why not?" Brittany asked coming out from behind the register kissing Santana's cheek.
"Because it was four days from now and that's when Taylor has to get her cast removed." Rachel answered and Santana smiles again.
"The judge asked James if he knew or tried to get information and he said no and tried to justify himself." Santana laughed. "Judge made his ruling right there." Santana said kissing Brittany softly. "Hi."
"Hi to you too." Brittany giggled.
"Do you want to celebrate?" Quinn asked.
"Later tonight." Santana said. "Britt is accompanying me to see some clients." Santana said dragging Brittany out with her.
"Weird." Taylor said as her phone beeped and she tapped her cast. "I can't wait to get rid of you." She scowled opening the text message. She read it and replied. Her phone beeped again and to which she answered out loud but did not reply. "Screw you Trevor." She glared putting her phone away.
"Who?" Rachel asked.
"No one. A friend is coming to get to me soon, we have the school concert coming up and the set list needs to get finished." Taylor said as Rachel nodded.
Santana banged on the door and waited patiently for the door to open while she tapped her foot.
The door opened and Todd looked at her confused. "Can I help you?"
Santana pushed past him letting herself in. "How did you find your family?" Santana asked as Todd shut the door.
"What?"
"Taylor told me everything in case it came up in court. Now, how did you find them?"
"My dad told me about them, well my mother and I bumped into Taylor one day, that was it, she reminded me of a younger version of my mom and when Ella picked her up that's when I knew." Todd said. "Mom kept contact with me, she didn't abandon me." Todd said.
"You'll protect her?"
"Till I die."
"Support her?"
"Till I die." Todd repeated.
"No matter what?"
"Why are you asking me these things?" Todd asked.
"Because Taylor isn't as strong as she makes people believe." Santana said. "She's in love with her best friend. I was in her position when I was her age. Coming out is hard, my parents disowned me for a few days. Brittany's accepted it and were happy for us." Santana sighed. "Just because Taylor acts ok, doesn't mean she is. She's going to need every one she trusts on her side." Santana said.
"I'll be there for her for whatever she needs." Todd said. "She's my little sister; I'll protect her from whatever I can even if it means herself." Todd promised.
"Good." Santana held out her hand. "Santana Lopez."
"Todd Baxter."
"Nice to meet you." Santana said as they shook hands.
Brittany waited for Melissa on the porch swing. When she arrived her father answered the door and told her she would get Melissa. The door opened and Melissa closed it behind her.
"What can I help you with Brittany?" Melissa asked as Brittany patted the spot beside her and Melissa sat down.
"Actually I'm here to help you." Brittany smiled.
"How?"
"Give Taylor a chance. Talk to her about how you really feel." Brittany said.
"You make it sound easy." Melissa grumbled.
"It is once you get down to it. She loves you more than she'll admit. You two remind us about Santana and I when we were teenagers. San was a bitch and angry because she kept her feelings for me repressed. Sounds like you're doing the same with Taylor." Brittany said.
"She's ignoring me so I don't see us talking anytime soon." Melissa said. "That's Taylor's thing. If she can't deal she ignores it and acts like it's not there."
"She's just as scared as you." Brittany said. "Coming out is hard. Once you're out you can't go back in. People look at you differently but true friend stick by you." Brittany said smiling softly. "That's why San and I were glad we had to Glee club. Sure the relationships that went around were hectic. I mean Santana tried countless plans and ways to break me and Artie up. Also she hurt me a lot and you're hurting Taylor. Santana hated hurting me so I know you're probably kicking yourself for hurting Taylor right now."
"Taylor told me you had your wise words of wisdom." Melissa said. "Besides, for the next two weeks talking to Taylor will be almost impossible." Melissa sighed.
"Why?"
"The band and choir are putting on a concert at school in two weeks and it's the busiest time of year for her. It's this big thing where other schools come together to get funding for the arts in our school district." Melissa said.
"So you wait for the right time." Brittany said. "Maybe she'll get tired of waiting and make the first move." Brittany shrugged.
"Is that a good thing or bad thing?" Melissa asked.
"It can be both. Because once she makes her move she'll be back waiting for you to make your move." Brittany said as Melissa leaned into laying her head on her shoulder.
"Why is this so confusing?" Melissa asked.
"Love is never easy." Brittany said as Melissa sighed.
"Why are we doing this?" Beth asked as she helped Rachel prepare for dinner.
"Because I love your mother and I want this to last and I know you want it too." Rachel said. "Plus if we last you and Taylor can become siblings."
"That's why I'm helping." Beth said.
Hours later Beth was shoving Quinn through the door of Rachel's penthouse.
"Why do I have to be here?" Quinn asked as she smoothed down her dress. Taylor was spending the night at the school with a few other people organizing the event and Beth was going to spend the night with Brittany and Santana.
"Because I asked her to get you here." Rachel said. "We never really did have a real first date and I asked her to give you the note."
"What note?" Quinn asked looking at Beth.
"The one I lost but said will you do me the honor of dining with me tonight." Beth said heading out. "Have a good night." Beth said rushing to go meet Santana downstairs.
Dinner was all small talk and light kisses here and there. Quinn and Rachel were curled up watching a movie together on the couch. Once the movie was over Rachel yawned.
"Sing to me?" Rachel asked as Quinn smiled.
May the angels protect you, trouble neglect you
And heaven accept you when it's time to go home
May you always have plenty, the glass never empty
And know in your belly, you're never alone
Rachel buried her head in the crook of Quinn's neck.
May your tears come from laughing, you find friends worth having
As every year passes, they mean more than gold
May you win and stay humble, smile more than grumble
And know when you stumble, you're never alone
Quinn tightened her grip on Rachel and kissed the top of her head.
Never alone, never alone
I'll be in every beat of your heart when you face the unknown
Wherever you fly this isn't goodbye
My love will follow you, stay with you, baby, you're never alone
Well, I have to be honest as much as I wanted
I'm not gonna promise that cold winds won't blow
So when hard times have found you and your fears surround you
Wrap my love around you, you're never alone
Rachel kissed Quinn's neck and wrapped an arm around her middle.
Never alone, never alone
I'll be in every beat of your heart when you face the unknown
Wherever you fly this isn't goodbye
My love will follow you, stay with you, baby, you're never alone
May the angels protect you, trouble neglect you
And heaven accept you when it's time to go home
So when hard times have found you and your fears surround you
Wrap my love around you, you're never alone
Never alone, never alone
I'll be in every beat of your heart when you face the unknown
Wherever you fly, this isn't goodbye
My love will follow you, stay with you, baby, you're never alone
My love will follow you, stay with you, baby, you're never alone
"Do you mean it?"
"Every word." Quinn swore as they fell into a peaceful sleep.
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The song is called 'Never Alone' by Lady Antebellum