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Santana let herself in the apartment. She knew from the sound of Rachel on the phone she wouldn't come to the door. She had moved as quickly as humanly possible to get here. She didn't know what had opened, but she knew it had something to do with the giant. She was ready to give him the same treatment she had given Jesse several years ago.
Santana found Rachel asleep with Briella tightly in her arms. She softly shook the little diva awake. She said, "I'm going to kill him. What did he do to you? And why did I buy pregnancy tests for you?"
Rachel laid Briella on the couch. They walked into the kitchen. Rachel said, "It is all my fault. I got scared and dumped him. I have been so stressed out and I have been sick the last couple of days. I could only think I was pregnant again. I can't do this alone again. I just can't. I broke his heart. I just couldn't bring him down with me."
"Rach, he loves you. Everyone with eyes can see that. You know he would be right here supporting you if you would let him. Rach, this is big stuff. You should know that. You can't keep him out of this if you really are pregnant. You don't even know if you are pregnant. How is Brie doing?"
"She cried herself to sleep in his arms before he left. He has been distant because he was picking out an engagement ring. I really screwed up, San. I don't know what to do. He is never going to want me back. I can't believe I did that, but I was so freaked out and I just didn't know what to do with myself. I didn't want him to feel obligated to me in any way."
"Rachel Barbra Berry! He could be the father of your second child. He does have an obligation to you. You do not need two children that do not have their fathers in their lives. Especially when the second father would be more than willing to be involved. He loves you. We all know it. You need to call him and tell him what was going on. You have hormone brain right now. I'm actually a fan of the guy. He is good for you and Brie. I know he will take care of the two of you."
"I can't just up and call him after the scene that I made. I yelled at him and Quinn. Neither of them will want anything to do with me."
"Girl, if you are pregnant he will be all over it. He loves kids. He loves you, too. You just didn't give him the chance to know about this scenario. The giant will be there for you. If he isn't then he isn't the guy that I thought he was. I have to admit the two of you are pretty adorable together and you know that I do not use words like those."
Rachel chuckled. "You are the best, San. I should probably go take these. Hopefully it is just the stress of being unemployed or else I have some explaining to do to my baby daddy."
Santana gave her a hug and told her, "I am going to go wake up the munchkin. I miss her."
"Make sure she is okay. I know she isn't going to be very happy with me because of all of this."
"You know she will always love you no matter what. She loved Finn, but you are her momma. There is always a special bond between a girl and her momma."
"Thanks. I'm going to go take these."
"Good luck!"
Santana picked up the little girl and said, "Hey munchkin!"
Briella blinked a couple of times and said, "Aunt Sanny! Why is mommy mad at Finny? Did he do something bad? Mommy only gets mad at me if I do something I'm not supposed to."
Santana pushed her hair out of her face and said, "It is hard to say, sweetie. Your mommy has been really stressed lately because she is trying to find a job so she can take care of you better."
"Mommy is the best! She doesn't have to do better. I like having Finny and Day around."
"I know you do. Dayton will still be your friend, but right now your mommy and Finn aren't together anymore. That doesn't mean that they aren't going to get back together at some point, but right now it is just like it used to be."
"Mommy was happier with Finny than she used to be."
"I know, princess. Sometimes big people do and say things to hurt each other and don't mean to. That is what happened with your mom and Finn."
"Did Finn say something mean to mommy? I'll use that special kick you told me to use if a boy makes fun of me."
Santana snorted. She hugged the little girl and said, "Not this time, princess. This was all your mommy."
"Mommy did it?"
"She didn't mean what she said, remember? Don't be mad at mommy. She just wants the very best for you. It easy all the time being a mom."
"Mommy said to be nice to people no matter what they do to you."
"I know princess, but sometimes you say and do things without thinking. Don't be mad at mommy. She is doing her very best."
"I love mommy."
"Good. When she comes out here you need to give her a big hug and tell her that."
"Okay, Aunt Sanny."
The two of them sat and talked for a little while, while they were waiting for Rachel to come out of the bathroom.
Back at Finn's house, Finn had went straight to his room. Dayton was in his room. Puck looked up with Elle in his arms. He asked, "Quinn, what happened?"
Quinn was furious. She had trusted Rachel. She hardly let her defenses down, but she did. She told him, "She broke up with him! That witch broke up with him. I think she is having some kind of mental breakdown or something. He doesn't need her anyway."
Puck stood up and walked over to his wife. He said, "You really don't believe that, do you? I mean you have seen the two of them together just as much as I have. They are meant for each other. Both of them are so much happier together than they are apart. Q, I know you worry about Finn and Dayton but they have a life to live. Finn needs Rachel in his life to be happy."
"He doesn't need her! She will just keep breaking his heart."
"Is it that she will keep breaking his heart or will she break yours? She is the first real friend you have had besides me and Finn in years."
"I just can't do it if she is going to hurt them. They are more important than anything. My life is you, Elle, Finn and Dayton. That is how it is always going to be."
"Come on, Q. We are big boys. We can take care of ourselves. You need someone you can count on and you know that is Rachel. I don't see this break lasting very long. Not with those two kids involved. They love each other and they love having their parents together. We have to find a way to help them get the two of them back together for the sake of everyone involved."
"I'm not helping. You can meddle if you want to, but I won't be."
"Whatever you say. Your daughter wants her mom. I'm going to go check on little man and Huddy."
Finn walked into Finn's room to find him lying on his bed holding Dayton. Just as Puck had expected. Puck asked, "How are you holding up, man?"
Finn said, "Dude, it hurts. I love her. I really love her. I shouldn't have kept secrets from her. I should have just told her that I wanted to marry her. Then I wouldn't be lying in my bed moping like a pansy."
"Man, I know it hurts, but I don't see this being a long term thing. The two of you will be back together by Christmas if not sooner."
Finn sat up. "Christmas! They were supposed to go back to Lima with me for Christmas. Mom is going to be upset. She loved Rachel and Brie."
"Stop it. Don't think about that right now. The two of you found your way to each other once. You will do it again."
Dayton had tears in his own little eyes. He said, "I miss Brie. Am I ever going to see her again?"
Finn told her, "Of course you are. You will see her at school on Monday." Finn didn't even want to think about picking up Dayton on Monday.
Puck spoke up and said, "How about I pick you up from school on Monday, little man? I'll take you for ice cream. We can have an uncle/nephew outing."
Dayton smiled. "Awesome! Can I dad?"
Finn managed a small smile. "Of course. I think that would be good for the two of you."
Puck said, "Hey little man. Why don't you go see Aunt Q and Elle. I want to talk to your dad." Dayton gave each man a hug and left the room.
Puck asked, "What do you want me to say to Rachel Monday?"
Finn told him, "She will probably have Santana pick up Brie."
"The loud, over opinionated Latina?"
Finn chuckled. "That's the one. You met her last month at Thanksgiving. Just tell her to tell Rachel that I love her and I'm sorry for taking her for granted the last few weeks. I didn't realize that it had bothered her so much, but it makes sense. It is getting close to the end of the season and my mind is all football. I didn't pay enough attention to her while I was freaking out about that stupid ring. Now I have a ring for no reason."
"You have it for a reason. The two of you are meant to be together. Even I know that. You should know that, too. You are too sickening cute."
"I didn't even meet her dads. We have been together for four months. Man, I miss her."
"I know you do. It is all going to work out though. I'm sure of it."
"Thanks. Q doesn't think so. She is ticked."
"She'll be okay. She is just afraid that you are going to get hurt. She has taken it upon herself to be your personal protector over the years."
"She doesn't have to do that. I'll be okay. So will Dayton."
"I know that, but she doesn't seem to believe that."
"I just can't help to be sad. I really miss her. I feel like a whole different person when I am with her. She brings out something in me that no one else does."
"You will have that back. Now will you come out to the living room to show my wife that you can still live. I know you aren't happy, but dude, we are going to get your girl back. I promise."
Finn stood up and gave him a hug. The two of them went out to be with Quinn, Dayton and Elle.
Rachel finally came out of the bathroom. Santana said, "Hey little munchkin. Go give mommy a hug and go play in your room. We have boring big people stuff to talk about. You won't want to listen to us talk."
Briella hopped up and hugged Rachel. She told her, "I love you mommy. I wish Finny was still here, but I love you more."
Rachel sniffled. "Thanks sweetie. I'll be in to play with you in a little bit." Briella went skipping off to her room.
Santana stood up and asked, "What is the verdict?"
"It was just a scare. I'm not pregnant."
"So when did you and the giant do the deed? You never told me about this."
"Last month the day after Thanksgiving. It just kind of happened. It wasn't planned. I guess it really is just stress. Thank you for coming over."
"I'm always going to be here for you, Bee. I love you and the munchkin. So, what are you going to do now."
"I don't know. I got rid of him. He is never going to love me again."
"You know that isn't true. He will always love you. I'm going to get the two of you back together. You have my word on it."
"Will you pick Brie up from school on Monday? I don't think I could handle it. I just can't see him right now. I ruined what was going to be Brie's first Christmas. She was really looking forward to it."
"Honey, the two of you will be back together by then. I just know it. Let's go play with your little girl and get that smile back on your face. I'll come up with an idea of what to do to get your man back."
"You are the best. Will you just tell Finn that I am sorry? Please."
"Of course, but my guess is the guy will have someone else pick up his boy."
"I don't know. Thank you. Let's go see my little princess." The two of them went back to Briella's room to play with her and forget their problems.