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Beth imagined the moment she saw her birth mother again, probably a hundred times. This moment was better then anything she could have ever dreamed of. When the blonde came running to them frantically – Beth stopped breathing. She was really there, not just a figment of Beth's imagination. Tears were freely cascading down her cheeks when Quinn hugged her tightly. There was no uncertainty in her mother's hug – just pure motherly love.

Shelby was looking at them with a genuine smile. Beth was happy her mom wasn't jealous or worried, but supportive. The two women who matter the most to Beth were together and that was the best birthday gift ever.

Quinn was beautiful. Beth thought she was angel at first. Her mother was perfect and Beth loved her. When Quinn wished her a happy birthday – the tears began to spill once more. Every answer to every question was going to be answered.

Even if this would be the only time Beth saw her mother, she would be satisfied. At least Beth could think about this day for the rest of her life.

The three sat around a small table in a local eatery – talking about what Beth had been up too. It was small talk. They were treading waters into undiscovered territory. "You are so beautiful, Beth." Quinn told her with a smile.

Beth tried to hide the blush creeping up in her cheeks. She had a hard time taking compliments. "I – I think I look a lot like you."

"Oh, you do!" Quinn said enthusiastically. Beth loved that she resembled her mother so much. It was as if she would always be apart of her. "You have a lot of your father in there, though. He was Jewish."

"I'm Jewish?" Beth turned to Shelby who smiled. "Mazel Tov!" Quinn giggled. Beth shared Puck's personality to a tee. Shelby was Jewish and now Beth could feel like she really belonged.

"The more time I spend with you – the more I see your father in you." Beth grew excited at the mention of her father. After she heard his tape – she wanted to know more about him.

Beth couldn't help but be curious as to what happened between her parents. Were they still together? Were they ever together? She just wanted to know about them. "He – he sent me a CD for my birthday."

Quinn's joyful expression quickly changed. Beth was afraid she had said something wrong, but Quinn urged her to continue. "Well – he sang me a song. The song you two named me after."

Quinn's eyes were glazed with tears. The memory of the song at the moment that accompanied it came flooding back. "We had been arguing about names – he wanted to call you Jackie Daniels," she choked back a sob. "Later he came in and serenaded us. I know you heard him – you kicked when he was singing."

Beth saw that Shelby was crying as well. "Mom, I'm glad you kept the name."

"Your father was very adamant about letting me know what your name was and should be." Shelby said as she began to play with Beth's long blonde hair. It was something she did to confront the young girl.

"He always wanted you." Even though they had fought and said horrible things, Quinn wanted to let Beth know her father loved her. "I wanted you too – it just – it was hard."

Beth never resented her birth mother for giving her up. Sure, she had questions, but that was natural. All Beth wanted to know was if she loved her. Obviously, she did.

"I love you."

Beth waited to hear those words her whole life. The way her mother spoke it was perfect. Her voice was soft, but powerful. Just by the way Quinn spoke, Beth learned so much.

"I love you too."

Puck couldn't remember the last night he was this drunk. His bottle of scotch was practically empty. The fight he had with Quinn was awful, but then again all their fights were. He wasn't why he was so upset. Deep down Puck always knew Quinn wanted to keep their baby, but hearing her finally admit it – well it fucking hurt.

They could have a life together. They could have been a family.

Even at 28 Puck was still the same naïve guy. There was no way he could have provided for Quinn and Beth. It was hard enough finishing up high school, but if Beth was around – it would have been damn near impossible. Still, it would have been worth it. Puck would have had Quinn and Beth.

What is life without them?

He felt sick, the alcohol consuming his body and mind. It was no surprise Quinn dumped him. He was a terrible husband and probably would have made an even worse father.

While Quinn was off meeting their daughter – Puck was lying in his bed – thinking about what could have been. He blamed Quinn for years, but lately Puck began to realize who ruined everything.

Him.

Quinn wanted to wait to have another baby, but he pressured her. Puck wanted to fill the void in his heart so badly; he ignored how Quinn would handle it. In the end, nothing could fill the emptiness. Beth was living a wonderful life and Quinn seemed to be doing alright alone. Puck caused his troubles and now he was forced to deal with them.

The noises of the bustling city outside only intensified his headache. Moving to New York was the biggest mistake Puck could have made. He left his mom, sister, and whole life –for what? A chance to escape and make it as a musician; stupid childhood dreams that would never come true.

Everything reminded Puck of Quinn. She was always around – even if it was purely emotional. They shared sleepless nights of passion. One can never forget those memories, no matter how hard you try. Puck wanted to forget Quinn, because forgetting her would mean not having to think about Beth. It hurt too much to remember his baby girl.

Shelby watched Quinn and Beth together; unable to contain a smile. They were getting along perfect. Shelby was overjoyed that Quinn was here and spending time with Beth. It was important. She missed out on her life with Rachel and would have given anything to get it back. Quinn deserved to have a chance to know Beth.

It was hard to not think of Rachel. She was practically everywhere – on the Tony Awards, singing for the president, and on huge billboards all throughout the city. Shelby was reminded of her daughter every single day.

Sometimes, and she would never admit this, Shelby would consider seeking Rachel out again. It was a complete disaster last time, but Rachel was young and Shelby didn't know how to be a mother.

Maybe now they could finally have a relationship? She was curious about how Rachel was doing, it was only natural. Shelby looked once more at Quinn; she was beaming. Shelby couldn't help but feel jealous – she wanted to have the closeness that Quinn and Beth would surely develop.

Shelby knew she had to find Rachel.