A/N- So, I tried really hard to make the costumes for this chapter, on Polyvore. But it just wouldn't work, so you'll have to use your imaginations. Trust me, it really won't be that hard considering it's Halloween for them, and they're costumes are pretty right on target. Sorry for taking so long, I hope you like this update.
"Mom...what the Hell are you doing here", asked Quinn in shock.
"Now, is that any way to greet your mother? I wanted to surprise you", said Judy, sadly.
Quinn felt bad, she didn't mean to sound like such a brat.
"Awe, no I'm sorry, Mom...I didn't mean to be like that. I just...you were the last person I expected to see when I opened the door."
"It's alright. May I come in?"
"Oh! Yeah! Yes, of course...come on in", said Quinn, moving aside. Judy smiled, and walked inside.
Shit she has a suitcase...
"Well, this place is a lot nicer than I expected, I have to admit", said Judy, cheerfully. Quinn just nodded, and shut the door. Judy looked down, and noticed all the pairs of shoes by the doorway."That's an awful lot of footwear for just one person, Quinny...".
"Yeah...", said Quinn."Um...Mom, Dad isn't...with you...is he?"
"Oh no, he's on a Wine Tour with the rest of the Men's Group from church."
"Oh", said Quinn, breathing a huge sigh of relief.
So he's off getting drunk and cheating on you...
"Well, I do really like this place. It's awfully big though. Big enough to have a roommate", laughed the older woman.
Yeah or two roommates, and a girlfriend that sleeps here a lot...
"Will you show me around?"
"Um, in a bit. You must be hungry", said Quinn, leading her mother into the kitchen.
"A little bit. Airline food never did sit right with me. Do you have any fruit", asked Judy, as she sat down at the kitchen table.
"Yes, tons of it. I don't eat it a lot, but Rachel's obsessed with strawberries, so I have a bunch."
"Who's Rachel, dear", Just asked, casually. She assumed it was a friend her daughter had made at NYU.
Oh shit. Really Quinn, you slipped up already? That didn't take long...
"Um...a friend...that comes over a lot. She's actually not my friend, she comes to visit Santana-"...
"Santana Lopez? Why would her friend come here, to visit her?"
Quinn wanted to kick herself. Her nervous rambling was getting her into trouble, and she couldn't believe how much she was giving away already.
Oh my God, get it together...
"Shit."
"Language,dear."
"Sorry, Mom."
"Quinny, you seem so nervous, what's the matter? Are you getting sick?"
Not yet...
"No...no, it's just...I...".
"Sit down, Quinn."
She did as she was told, and took a seat across from her mother.
"What are you hiding from me?"
"Nothing...".
"Just tell me. I'm not your father", said Judy, placing her hand on her ribcage. She didn't think her daughter would notice, but she was wrong.
"Mom...are you hurt?"
"No, I'm fine sweetheart."
"Did he kick you again", asked Quinn, looking her mother dead in the eye."Oh my God...why did you ever let him back in the damn house?"
"Language, Quinny."
"No fuck that, Mom! You shouldn't have let him move back in!"
"Stop it. You're forgetting that if he hadn't of moved back in, you wouldn't have gotten the chance to move here for school."
"Don't throw that in my face, I'm not proud of the way I got here. I never will be."
Judy took a deep breath, and closed her eyes. When she opened them, she smiled just a little, and it reminded Quinn of her entire childhood. It didn't matter what was going on, her mother always smiled through everything. A nuclear war could have taken place, and the woman would have smiled politely, and offered somebody a drink.
"I didn't come here to fight with you, Quinn."
"So, why did you come here?"
"I miss you. Talking to you on the phone is never enough, and I couldn't wait until Thanksgiving. I needed to see my daughter."
"So, why didn't you go visit Chelsea? I'm sure you would have had much more fun with her, wherever the Hell she is", snapped Quinn.
"You know just as well as I do that your sister is much happier without us in her life."
"No, you and I had nothing to do with it! The reason she left, was Dad. Simple as that, and who would blame her?"
"Quinny...please", begged Judy."Don't be so upset, I can only stay for a day or two. Please, just give me that time."
"No, Mom I'm sorry. I'm happy to see you, but you shouldn't be here. Dad finds out you came to see me, he'll break every bone in your body. Just go home, and enjoy the time alone at the house", said Quinn. It was taking everything she had not to cry, and she wasn't even sure she meant the things that were flying out of her mouth. She knew she was hurting her mother's feelings, but she couldn't help it. The anger she felt inside was coming out, and she didn't know how to stop it.
"I don't like being alone, I don't want any alone time."
"Yeah, well maybe you need it!"
Judy just shook her head, a look of pure sadness on her face. Quinn was about to say something else, but she glanced over her Mother's shoulder, and saw Santana standing in her doorway. She didn't look happy, and she was motioning for Quinn to come to her. She wasn't going to, but she than noticed Rachel sneaking across the hallway, from her bedroom, to Santana's.
"Mom...just...I'll be right back, stay here", said the younger Fabray, as she stood up. Once inside Santana's room, she shut the door, and turned around. The minute she was turned, a pillow hit her full force in the face, and dropped to the floor."
"What the fu-"
"What the Hell is the matter with you", whispered Santana.
"What?"
"Your mother is trying...and you're just sitting there bitching at her as if it's her fault that she has no idea what's going on in your life."
"She needs to go home", huffed Quinn.
"Just let her stay, Q. It sounds like she really misses you lots", said Brittany, who was still laying in Santana's bed.
"She wants something from me, that's all", argued Quinn.
"Yeah, to spend some fucking time with her daughter. Look, you don't have to sit her down, and tell her about every single little thing that's been happening", said Santana.
"No, you don't even have to tell her about being with me, Quinn. I won't be angry, I promise", said Rachel. The tiny girl moved into Quinn's arms, and kissed her softly on the lips.
"I kinda' wanted to tell her about you, but...now I'm not so sure."
"Q...just tell her that me and Brittany live here. I don't think she'll tell your Dad about that, because it's really not that big of a deal. For now, that's all you have to admit to her", said Santana.
"Yeah...and just tell her you and Rachel are friends, and that she sleeps over here sometimes", said Brittany.
Quinn looked down at Rachel, and she gave her a reassuring nod.
"Alright."
A few minutes later, Quinn returned to the kitchen, followed by, a tiny diva, a feisty Latina, and a tall, clueless blonde. They all filed in, and sat down at the table with Judy.
"Oh my goodness", exclaimed the woman."Well...hello there girls."
"Hi Mrs. Fabray", said Brittany cheerfully.
"Good morning", said Rachel.
"How nice to see you all", said Judy.
"Yeah, we had a sleepover last night. Girls night in, type of thing...", said Santana."We were just leaving...".
Judy squinted suspiciously, and glanced at each of them.
"Yeah...she doesn't believe you", stated Quinn.
"No, no I don't."
"Eh, it was worth a shot", said Santana, shrugging.
"Mom...they live here with me", said Quinn, quietly.
"All of them?"
"No, Mrs. Fabray...just me, and Britt. Rachel just stays over sometimes", said Santana."I've been here since Quinn and I moved from Lima, and started school. Britt's only been here for a few weeks now."
"Please don't tell Dad...", said Quinn, in almost a whisper."I hate asking you to keep any secrets from him, I really do...but...".
"It's alright, Quinn. I won't tell him."
Quinn looked at her mother in shock. It wasn't that she expected her to say no, but she didn't think she would agree to keep the secret so quickly.
"Really?"
"Yes, really. I won't say a word, I swear. True, he's your father, however...I suppose he doesn't need to know absolutely everything.
The girls all smiled at each other, and Quinn couldn't hold back her smile towards Judy. For the next couple hours, the four girls, and Judy sat in kitchen, eating breakfast and talking. The girls took turns telling her about their lives. Rachel, of course, leaving out the sick and sad details about Jesse. Quinn was so happy for that short time. She saw a smile on her mother's face that morning. A real smile. One that gave away just how happy she was to see one of her daughters, and how good she felt being away from Russel Fabray. She knew she would eventually tell the woman about her relationship with Rachel, but the time wasn't right. It was too great a change for Judy, and Quinn knew that. As long as Rachel was okay with it, she would hold it back as long as she could. Once ten o'clock rolled around, Rachel had to excuse herself from the table.
"It's been a pleasure catching up with you, Mrs. Fabray. I'm sorry, I have to get ready, and leave for work now."
"I understand. It's been a pleasure catching up with you as well, Rachel."
Rachel smiled politely, and headed into Quinn's bedroom.
"I have to admit, I'm surprised she isn't singing professionally yet", said Judy.
"Why do you say that, Mom?"
"Well, I remember hearing her sing at a Glee Club performance. She has such a wonderful voice, and it seemed like that would be a very big part of her life."
"It did seem like that, didn't it? Trust us, everybody was on the same page as you", said Santana.
"Things change, but...Rachel will get back to her dreams", said Quinn, confidently.
"I can't say I blame her for changing at all. After all, her boyfriend was shot and killed. I think I'd be a little devastated if I were her."
"How did you know about that", asked Santana.
"Well, he was from our area, dear. News travels fast about locals, no matter where they are in the world. I have my sources. Have you guys heard about your friend, Tina? She's started her own clothing line, and has a music career in the works."
"Yeah, I talked to her last week. I'm really proud of her", said Quinn.
"She's still with Mike too, that's so cute", giggled Brittany.
"Tina's already got that going for her? She didn't even go to college, that's...crazy", said Santana, shaking her head.
"Well, not everybody needs college, S. True, it helps, but in the long run...it might not. Tina got her break, we will too. As for Rach...she'll get hers. God knows, she deserves it...", said Quinn, and Santana nodded in agreement.
"Mrs. Fabray, what are you gonna' be for Halloween", asked Brittany, as she poured her third bowl of Lucky Charms.
"Oh, that's right, it is Halloween, isn't it...".
"Yeah, there's a party tonight at our regular spot. You should totally come with us", said Santana.
Quinn shot her a look, and the Latina immediately wished she could rewind time, and take back her last statement.
"That sounds lovely, where is the party taking place?"
"Um...well, you don't have to come, Mom. I mean, I could skip it, and take you to dinner instead", said Quinn, nervously.
"Don't be silly, sweetheart. I don't want to ruin any plans you've already made. I'd love to tag along wherever you go, as long as it doesn't make you look too uncool to have your mother with you", the woman laughed.
"You'll have so much fun with us! It's at a place called Smashed, our friends run it", said Brittany.
"Hey...Britts, don't you have to be at work pretty soon? You should shower", said Santana, quickly.
"Wow, you're right. Okay...", said Brittany, taking one more bite of her cereal. She stood from the table, and carried her bowl to the sink."Nice to see you Mrs. Fabray, I hope you can come with us to the bar."
Damn it.
As Brittany headed into Santana's bedroom, Judy couldn't help but smile at her daughter, and her friend's facial expressions.
"So, it's bar, huh?"
"Mom...", said Quinn.
"No no, it's alright. Drinking is all part of the college experience I get", said Judy.
"Wait...you're not mad", asked Quinn.
"No, I'm not. To be honest, I figured once you were gone, you'd acquire a fake I.D and get lost in the world of parental rebellion. I was eighteen once too."
"Is it wrong that I think it's hilarious that you think parental rebellion starts in college", laughed Santana. Quinn couldn't help but smile.
"Oh, trust me Ms. Santana, I know where and when teenagers start to do what their parents don't want them to do. High school is something we've all had to endure...", said Judy, with a very smug smile on her face.
"Wow, Mom...I think I may have underestimated you a little", laughed the younger Fabray.
"Indeed you have, Quinny. I'd love to join you tonight, as long as I don't have to wear a costume. Also, you girls should try and keep the drinking to a minimum around me."
Quinn wanted to make a comment, but she held back. Her mother saying a sentence with the words drinking and minimum in it, was a joke within itself.
"What are you girls dressing as?"
"Disney characters. It was actually Q's idea", said Santana.
"Really?"
"Yes. I'm going as Alice, from Alice In Wonderland. Rachel is going as Wendy, from Peter Pan. Santana is going as Pocahontas, and Brittany is going as Tinkerbell."
"That sounds adorable, I can't wait to see the costumes. Good thing I brought my camera", said Just, clapping her hands. They all laughed, and Quinn was filled with one of the warmest feelings she had felt in a long time. The feeling that her mother was actually trying harder than she ever had.
Later that afternoon, Quinn was sitting in class, taking notes, when her phone started to vibrate in her pocket. She managed to silence it without taking it out, and get back to her notes. A minute later it started to vibrate again, and she repeated her action. It happened two more times, before she decided to her actually take her phone out, and see who was blowing her phone up.
"Mercedes...", she whispered to herself, in confusion. She glanced up at the clock. There was only ten minutes left in the class, so she decided to just wait to call her back. By the time she got out of the class, in and into the hallway, her phone was already ringing again.
"Hello...", she answered.
"Girl...where are you", sobbed Mercedes, on the other end.
"I'm on campus...are you alright?"
"I know you on campus, I am too...I'm looking for you...where are you at?"
"I just got out of class. Tell me where you are, I'll come to you', said Quinn, her voice filled with concern.
Five minutes later, Quinn rushing into the cafeteria to find Mercedes. She eventually spotted her, sitting at a table all by herself, a bottle of water in front of her. Quinn rushed over, and sat down next to her.
"Hey you...what's the matter", she asked, rubbing her back.
"I'm sorry, Quinn. I didn't mean to bother you here, I just...really needed to talk to you", said the darker girl, a few tears rolling down her face.
"No, it's fine, just tell me what's wrong."
"It's Jonah."
"What about him?"
"Well you've seen him lately right? He's so lost...and I'm starting to feel like I can't even help him."
"He misses his sister, Mercedes. Of course he's gonna' be a little depressed."
"No, depressed isn't even the word, girl. I woke up last night to him crying on the phone to his mother. Begging her to let him talk to Jade. I didn't hear what she was saying on the other end, but I knew it wasn't good. By the time he got off the phone with her, he was crying like a baby on me...and it lasted like two hours. I don't know what to do", cried Mercedes.
"Oh my God...he's taking this hard isn't he", stated Quinn.
"So hard, and I knew they were close...but I didn't expect this from him, ever."
"You know, I hear San and Britt crying sometimes. San never admits it, but Britt tells me all the time...they cry because they miss her. Poor Rachel can't even hear Jade's name without breaking down."
"I get why, I do. I miss that girl so much...but I feel helpless to the situation. Jonah keeps sayin' how there isn't a damn thing we can do about it. I hate that, because I know he only says it out of fear. I mean, if we can't get her back...I'd understand, because that seems like a pretty far stretch. But...at the very least...it would be nice to know where she is, and if she's doing alright. She was sick when she left, I can't even imagine how the Hell she's feeling now, you know", asked Mercedes.
Quinn nodded.
"We have to figure something out, Quinn."
"Yeah, we do. I guess my Mom has better timing than I thought."
"What?"
"Oh, she showed up this morning."
"Are you serious", asked Mercedes, in shock.
"Yeah, but her intentions are good ones. Maybe she knows something, I mean I'm not positive, but I think she might be friends with Jade and Jonah's mother. I know our Dads were kinda' friends, maybe our Moms were too", said Quinn, thoughtfully.
"That's so damn random...but Hell, I'll go with it."
Quinn smiled, and pulled Mercedes into a hug.
"Thank you...for being here I mean. I didn't know you were in a class, otherwise I would have just waited."
"It's totally fine", said Quinn, looking around at all the random students and faculty dressed in Halloween costumes."Is your costume ready for tonight?"
"Girl...I'm about to be the best Princess Tiana the world's ever seen", said Mercedes, and Quinn started to laugh."...and my Jonah...he ain't no frog...that boy is gonna' be the finest Price Naveen ever."
"Good to hear", laughed Quinn."I just hope my Mom can handle the crazy that is Smashed on a party night. Especially since Puck's going as Tarzan."
"I know, and I think it's pretty safe to say...his costume was the least complicated to put togther", laughed Mercedes.
That night, Judy Fabray sat comfortably with a drink at the best table in Smashed. She had the perfect view of her daughter, Rachel, Santana, Brittany, and Mercedes singing on the stage. They were preforming, A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes, together, and Jonah was in the DJ booth with a mostly naked Puck, making it one of the best remixes anyone had ever heard. As usual the crowd was pumped up, and in the spirit of the current holiday. Once their song had finished, random music took over the speakers, and the girls joined Judy at her table.
"Girls, that was fantastic, it's great to hear you all singing together again", the older woman beamed.
"Thank you, Mrs. Fabray", said Mercedes, politely.
"Brittany, you make an absolutely adorable Tinkerbell, dear."
"Thank you!"
"You have to admit, it's kind of funny...Tinkerbell being obviously tiny, and Brittany, who's taller than all of us, dressing like her", laughed Rachel.
"You said it first...", said Santana, taking a sip of her drink.
"Well, Rachel Wendy suits you. Where did you find such an accurate nightgown", asked Judy.
"Oh no, Mom why did you have to ask that", asked Quinn, laughing a little.
"You have no idea how much time it took to find this. I had to search in all these different stores, look online. I got into a a huge debate with some know Disney online know it. She had the nerve to tell me, that I didn't have the sprit to pull of Wendy, and that I deserved to loose the bidding war we had going on Ebay. Well, of course after I gave her a piece of my mind, she reported me and I got kicked out of the auction. Finally...my boss found this for me in wardrobe at the theater, and it was perfect. I nearly fainted when she said I could use it for tonight", said Rachel.
"That's lovely, dear", said Judy, with a smile. She was clearly overwhelmed by Rachel's long winded explanation, but was being polite nonetheless.
"Yeah...lovely, Rach...", said Quinn, sarcastically.
"Oh, shut up", laughed Rachel, and without thinking she leaned in to kiss her girlfriend on the lips. Subconsciously, Quinn leaned forward, and pecked her on the lips. Not a second later, both of them had looks of worry across their faces, realizing what they had just done in front of Quinn's mother.
"Well, aren't you two the friendly couple now...", said the older woman, raising one eyebrow.
"Okay that's so weird...no wonder Quinn does that eyebrow thing all the time", said Brittany.
"Yeah...", giggled Rachel, nervously, as she stood from the table."Can I refresh anybody's drink", she asked. At that moment, every hand at that table went up.
After Rachel had headed towards the bar, Judy couldn't help but stare at Quinn. Sure, friends kissed all the time, and even if it was on the lips, it still could have been just as innocent as ever. However, Judy Fabray had seen something when Quinn had kissed Rachel. Something she didn't think she'd ever seen within her daughter and any of the boys she'd dated.
A spark.
Before she had a chance to say a thing, Jonah approached the table, bent down, and kissed Mercedes on the cheek.
"Hey baby...love what you did with our song", Mercedes said, lovingly.
"It was my pleasure...you girls killed that song", he said.
"Well if it isn't Jonah James Price. My, you've grown to be such a tall, hansom young man", said Just, looking up at him.
"Oh...wow, thank you", said Jonah. His statement had come out more as a question, mainly because he had no idea who the woman was.
"Jonah...this is my mother, Judy. Mom, I'd introduce you, but I guess you already know him...", said Quinn, confusion masking her tone.
"Of course I know him, I just had lunch with his mother a few days ago", laughed Judy.
The friends all exchanged looks of shock, and confusion.
"You did", asked Santana.
"Yes, Lacy Price and I go way back. Jonah, I really hope your sister gets better."
"Wait...you know my sister", asked Jonah.
"I've known all of you since you were little children. Quinny, don't you remember? You and Jada Price used to play together all the time."
"No way...", said Quinn.
"You know, now that I think about it, why would you remember? You were just toddlers, no older than about two or three", laughed Judy."Lacy and I would take you and her to the playground, and you'd spend hours together in the sandbox while we gossiped."
"Mom, are you serious?"
"Why would I joke about something like that, Quinny?"
Once again, the friends all exchanged looks.
"Mrs. Fabray...what did my mother say was wrong with my sister", asked Jonah, nervously.
"That she has mono. Didn't you know that, sweetheart?"
Jonah felt sick to his stomach. He knew it was a lie, but he also knew his mother well enough to figure out that she was lying to cover something else up. He wanted to respond, but he felt the tears coming, and quickly hurried away from the table. Without even one thought, Mercedes jumped up, and followed him.
"Oh, the poor thing must not have known", said Judy, with a look of sympathy on her face.
"I'll be right back...", said Santana, standing up. She ran in the direction that Jonah and Mercedes had ran, Brittany standing, and hurrying after her.
"Quinn, your friends are acting strange...", stated Just, as she finished what was left of her drink.
"Well...we miss Jade."
"Great, so when she was living here, you were spending time with her."
"It was more than that, Mom. Her and Rachel are best friends...so I've gotten pretty close with her."
"Speaking of Rachel...", said Judy, scooting her chair closer to Quinn."What kind of friendship do you have with her?"
"W-what...?"
"Listen, Quinny. I'm all for you making friends with a former high school enemy...but...something tells me 'friends' isn't really the right label for the two of you. What is going on?"
Quinn wanted to say it. So badly, she wanted to just tell her mother the truth, but she still didn't feel right now it.
"I don't know what you mean by that."
"You kissed her...on the lips."
"She's my friend. I kiss her on the lips all the time, it's the same with San and Britt."
"No, that was different. Just tell me, Quinny...are you...dating that girl?"
"Mom...".
"If you are...I can't help but protest. That isn't a good thing."
"Wait...Mom...".
"If your father was to find out...".
"Mom! I'm not dating her, we're just friends!"
"Honest?"
Fuck, I don't wanna' lie to you.
Quinn smiled at her mother, and placed her own hand on hers.
"Honest. We've just gotten really close."
"Alright, dear."
Suddenly, Rachel appeared with a tray full of drinks.
"What? Come on, where did everybody go", she huffed, setting the tray down.
"Don't worry, they'll be back", said Quinn, with a smile.
Meanwhile, in the back office, Jonah was pacing. Mercedes, Santana and Brittany watching him carefully.
"This is fucked...", mumbled Santana.
"It really is", agreed Mercedes."Baby...you didn't know that your Mom hangs with Quinn's Mom?"
"I kinda' did, but I mean...I dunno'...I guess I forgot", he said."I know Jade doesn't have fucking mono...I know she doesn't. If my Mom's telling people that...obviously something really messed up is going on."
"Like what", asked Brittany, worry taking over her."Please say she's okay...please." Santana put her arm around the tall blond, and squeezed her tight."Seriously, Jonah...you haven't talked to her at all since she's been gone?"
"You know I haven't, Britt...", he answered sadly.
"Trust me, he's been trying", said Mercedes, sympathetically.
"Fuck...well, I'm all for all of us going back home for Thanksgiving...but I mean...we're gonna' try to see her, if not get her back here with us, right", asked Santana.
"I guess", mumbled Jonah.
"You guess?"
"As I've told you like a billion damn times before San...our family is complicated."
"So, you're saying that not even you're gonna' be able to talk to her, even though you'll be at your parents house", asked Santana, with a slight attitude.
"I didn't say that."
"Well, that's what you're making it sound like, Price subtly!"
"Oh, screw you", yelled Jonah, wanting to take his costume off more than ever.
"You guys, don't fight...come on", whined Brittany.
"Look, Santana...we're gonna fix this. Me and Quinn talked earlier. We're planning on getting Mrs. Fabray on our side of things", said Mercedes.
"Baby...I love that you're tryin' but, you heard that lady. She's friends with my Mom...she won't help us."
"Actually...", said Santana."She might. She's wanting to be closer with Quinn, and she might see us needing her help, as a huge bonding factor...", said Santana, thoughtfully.
"Do you think Quinn will be wiling to take advantage of her own Mom like that", asked Jonah."I mean, not that I want her to, but...I wouldn't hate it."
"All we have to do...is give the two of them some time. She's here for tonight and tomorrow night. If we just talk to Quinn, and give her some bonding time with her Mom, I'm sure she'll be cool with it. Just remember, we're in this together...so you two need to stop bickering", snapped Mercedes, looking back and forth between Jonah and Santana.
"Alright...", mumbled Jonah.
"I don't mean to such a bitch, but seriously Jolly Brown...you're her brother, start acting like it", said Santana.
"San...stop", warned Brittany.
"Oh okay, see I wasn't even wanting to say anything, but since you feel like we need to play this game! You were dating my sister, right Santana? Was that was my mind playing tricks on me, or what? You seem awfully cozy with Britt...so I guess my fucking mind was playing tricks on me", he yelled.
"Jonah...knock it off", snapped Mercedes. She knew Santana might get lippy, but she expected better from her boyfriend. Santana's facial expression was weird mixture of guilt, shame, and anger. She wanted to punch Jonah, but she knew he had every reason to be upset.
"No, I'm not gonna' knock it off! She was all worried about Brittany coming around, and now I know for damn sure it was a good fucking reason! You two were cuddling up long before Jade even went home, but now that she's gone, I guess it's open season on each other ,huh. Yeah, just fucking forget that my sister was ever your girlfriend, Santana!"
Santana just shook her head.
"No, Jonah it's not like that", said Brittany.
"Whatever, I need a beer. Forget both of you", he snapped, before opening the door, and slamming it on his way out.
"Wow", breathed Santana.
"Girl, you can't blame him. He's been messed up ever since she left", said Mercedes.
"I know. I'm sorry for being so short with him...I just...want her back, that's all", said Santana.
"I get that. But...he makes a point, San. Obviously you aren't wanting her back that badly if you and Britt are already back together...", said Mercedes."I'm not trying to hate on you, but seriously, you couldn't just...wait?"
"Mercedes, it's not like that...", said Brittany.
"You keep sayin' that...what do you mean?"
Brittany looked at Santana, and she nodded her head.
"We both wanna' be with her", said Brittany, quietly.
"What?"
"If and when she gets back, me and Britt want to be with her. As in...all three of us together, as a triple", said Santana.
"Are you serious", asked Mercedes, in disbelief."Brittany, I thought you and Jade were just friends?"
"We are...but...I have feelings for her and Santana both."
"Oh...wow", breathed Mercedes, taking her crown off of her head.
"I know it sounds messed up...but...it's what we want. We're gonna' at least try, if Jade wants it too. I never stopped loving this girl, Mercedes", said Santana, looking right and Brittany, and holding her."...and yeah, it's true...I fell for Jade because she was something familiar to me, but I still fell for her. So, regardless of Britts being back in my life, or not...I still want Jade, and love her so much."
"I love her too", said Brittany."I love them both."
"Okay...but what if she doesn't want the three way relationship, what happens? You two gonna' stay together, and just...leave her out", asked Mercedes, putting her crown back on.
Santana, and Brittany had nothing to say. Neither of them had even thought about that. They had no idea what her feelings were for Brittany. They hadn't even considered that Jade was in the dark about the blond's feelings for her. All they knew is that were desperate to have her back, so they could both be her girlfriend.
Meanwhile, Rachel had stepped outside to smoke. A minute or two after she'd gone outside, Quinn followed.
"Don't let my Mom see you doing that", she warned.
"I won't. It's so awkward seeing you like this. Not that it's a horrible things, but you get so high strung around her", said Rachel, sadly.
"I can't help it...I still can't even believe she's here", said Quinn, staring off into space.
"Well, at least she's playing nice, it could be worse."
Quinn smiled at Rachel, and nodded.
"I'm so sorry I kissed you in front of her, I really didn't mean to do that, Quinn."
"No, it wasn't all you, I kissed you back...and she did ask me what the deal was between us...".
"Oh no, what did you say?"
"I lied...I had to. She already seemed so upset by it, and she doesn't even know the truth. I had to lie."
"God...I'm making you lie to your own mother now. Such a fantastic influence I've been", said Rachel, sarcastically."I'm so sorry."
"Stop apologizing, baby", said Quinn, pulling Rachel into her."It's alright."
"Wow, I can't believe you're willing to be this close to me while I'm smoking", laughed the shorter girl.
"Actually...I think I'm starting to get used to it."
"No, don't say that...it will just make it harder for me to quit."
Quinn smiled, and kissed Rachel on the forehead.
"We're almost through the first night of her being around...think you can handle one more", asked Rachel.
"I hope so. At least she's not freaking out on us for the drinking...but honestly, alcohol is like a hobby for her so...I shouldn't be too surprised. I'm more nervous about her finding us out."
"You know, I fell asleep for about a half hour at work today. I had a dream that it was your Mother who caught us kissing outside that diner, instead of mine. Kinda' seems like the easy way out, huh", said Rachel.
"Sure does", said Quinn, and she leaned in and starting kissing Rachel. In the middle of their tongues wrestling, they both heard Judy's voice.
"Quinny!"
They broke apart, and stared at the woman, who was standing outside the bar, staring back at them.
"Oh you have got to be kidding me", said Rachel.
"A dream is a wish your heart makes...", mumbled Quinn.
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