Chuck was out for the night so Quinn invited Rachel, Santana and Britney round to watch movies. They were having a guilty pleasures night. So far they had watched Grease and were moving on to Mamma Mia.
"I don't see why you don't come on tour with Mercedes, Britney and Me" Santana said as Quinn pressed play on the remote.
"Erm because I'd be the size of a house in a few months and I've already gone into labour on stage before" She replied.
"Backstage" Rachel pointed out.
Quinn rolled her eyes and threw some popcorn at her.
"Did you tell Nate yet?" Asked Britney
Quinn just shook her head and leaned back against the couch sitting on the floor.
"If you compare it to everything you went through between 16 and 18 then really it's nothing" Santana pointed out.
"If I put it in that perspective sure but it's still pretty big" She laughed. "Only you could make it sound like I'm telling him something small"
"Well you didn't cheat, you didn't give him mono, it's not another man's child, you're not giving it away, you haven't been in a car accident…for you it's not too bad" Santana continued.
"Thanks S" She replied rolling her eyes.
"I can't believe you go on tour next week" Rachel said changing the subject.
"I know" Quinn said sadly looking at Santana and Britney "What am I going to do without you?"
"You need me and I'm here besides we've got months before we find out if it's a lizard baby" Santana replied.
Quinn threw the whole bowl of popcorn at her "Not funny Santana"
Santana laughed and threw some back before they knew it a full blown food fight had broken out.
Chuck chose that very moment to walk through the door.
"What are you doing?" He asked staring at the four girls in pyjama's running round throwing popcorn around his suite.
Quinn bit her lip "Nothing" She replied trying to sound innocent.
"Next time stick to pillow fights in lingerie and invite me" He smirked sitting down next to Rachel as Quinn picked up the popcorn.
"Mercedes just text me" Britney piped up "She wants Quinn and Rachel to perform with us when we open the tour here next week"
"Is she kidding?" Quinn laughed.
"Nope" Santana replied "She even told us what song, a special troubletones tribute one off performance"
"Mercedes doesn't do cover songs" Quinn pointed out.
"Yeah but it's a small show and a one off goodbye for us Glee girls, we're the warm up act" Santana replied.
"Fine" She agreed with a sigh.
Quinn's last week with Santana and Britney had gone by far too quickly. Santana was her closest friend apart from Puck and she wouldn't have either of them. Rachel was really busy with Funny girl. She was lucky she would still have Chuck but she felt guilty about being a burden on him even though he always insisted he was happy she was there. He'd even come down to Mercedes show.
Quinn straightened out her Black dress and took a deep breath. Her hair was in a side ponytail.
"You'll be fine" Mercedes reassured her.
Quinn was starting off the song and for the first time in a long time she was feeling nervous. She went out on stage with the girls and backing dancers as Mercedes spoke to her audience.
They got into position and the spotlight came on. Before the music started Quinn spotted Nate and Serena with Chuck. She knew Chuck wouldn't have invited them and they wouldn't come to see Mercedes out of choice so they were obviously covering it for the paper. Her eyes locked with Nate's as he looked up at the stage. She wanted to leave but she wouldn't let her friend down so she did her best to control her emotions as the music started.
She, she ain't real,
She ain't gonna be able to love you like I will
Sure, she's got it all,
But, baby, is that really what you want?
Bless your soul, you've got your head in the clouds
You made a fool out of you
And, boy, she's bringing you down
She made your heart melt
But you're cold to the core,
Now rumour has it she ain't got your love anymore
Quinn was grateful when it was over and Santana and Mercedes took over. She just had to concentrate on the choreography.
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg
I remember you said,
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.
She almost felt like the lyrics were mocking her now that Nate was in the audience with Serena to hear them. It described how she felt about the situation except she knew she wouldn't find someone else.
After they had finished Rachel and Quinn went to join Chuck to watch the rest of the show. Santana and Britney were amazing dancers and Mercedes was a fantastic singer it was such a great show. Quinn knew they were going to have fun on tour. She was careful not to make eye contact with Nate and Serena but she knew as part of the paper they would be at the shows after party which she had promised to attend. It was the official goodbye before the girls left and they were more important than avoiding Nate and Serena. Quinn had changed into a full flower print midi skirt that came to mid-calf, pale pink heels and a white crop top. It was a cross between her usual more conservative style but with a sexier edge while she was still skinny enough to wear it. Her hair was curly and down.
Santana and Britney arrived with Mercedes. Santana and Britney left Mercedes talking to her fans and headed over to Quinn.
"What's she doing here?" She asked pointing straight at Serena.
"We're just here because we're doing on article on the music scene in the city" Nate explained sheepishly.
"We don't have to explain why we're here Nate" Serena said defensively putting her arm through his.
"Oh so you're with this slut now?" Santana demanded turning her attention to Nate.
"Hey!" Serena exclaimed and Santana took a step forward.
"Stop it Santana it's not worth it" Quinn said getting in the middle.
"That's right Santana run along with your little friends" Serena smirked.
"I might not want you to fight but I also think you need to go" Quinn said turning back to the blonde and completely ignoring Nate.
"You and Nate should talk" Chuck said interrupting.
"What about?" Asked Serena.
"Not the time" Quinn said turning to Chuck before turning back to Serena "And not your business"
"You and Nate have nothing to talk about you're just some outsider teenage mom whore and you're kid is lucky not to have been messed up by you" Serena said coldly.
Quinn slapped her hard across the face. Serena looked shocked for a moment before pushing Quinn full force into the table behind her.
Chuck rushed to help Quinn from the floor as Santana tackled Serena to the ground it took security to pull the girls apart.
"Are you ok?" Nate asked trying to help Quinn up.
Quinn pulled her hand away and let Chuck help her up from the floor.
"You hit that table pretty hard we should go to a doctor" Chuck told her eyes full of concern.
"I'm fine" She replied rubbing her back wincing slightly.
"It's not just you to think about" He told her in a low voice.
Quinn nodded knowing he was right she had banged herself pretty badly and she was in pain it was better to be safe than sorry.
Seeing Quinn in pain Santana lost it again pulling Serena's hair and pushing her hard.
"Santana stop it!" Quinn shouted
"No she thinks it's ok to go round hitting pregnant women" Santana said angrily.
Everyone went quiet and Santana's hand flew to her mouth.
"I'm so sorry" She said turning to Quinn "I was angry and I wasn't thinking"
"You're pregnant?" Nate asked looking pale.
"Whose is it this time?" Serena spat out.
"Do you want me to hurt you" Santana warned.
"It's yours" Quinn replied not able to meet Nate's eyes.
"How long have you known?" He asked
"I've just turned three months and I've known for one" She replied before clutching her side again.
"We're going to the hospital now" Chuck said leading her towards the door as Nate and the others followed them out.
"Were you going to tell me?" He demanded.
"Yes" She replied.
Chuck stopped for a moment.
"Nate you're my best friend and yes she should have told you sooner but now isn't the time Quinn needs to get checked out at the hospital so go back to your girlfriend and talk to Quinn tomorrow" He said before opening the car door for Quinn and helping her in.
"I'm coming too" He said getting in the other side followed by Santana and Chuck as Chuck's driver took them all to the hospital.
Chuck, Nate and Santana all stayed in the waiting room while Quinn was getting checked over.
"How can you date a girl like that?" Santana asked shaking her head "And how could you not say anything when she said those things to Quinn"
"Quinn broke up with me remember" Nate pointed out "And didn't tell me she was having my baby"
"Because you cheated on her!" Santana exclaimed.
"She cheated on me" He retorted.
"Except she didn't" Chuck cut in "That guy was someone from her school who helped Quinn through physio after her car accident to help her walk again, he's engaged and just a friend she gave a hug to after all he'd done for her."
"Quinn was in a car accident?" Nate asked.
"Yeah she ended up in a wheelchair after her spine was crushed, that girl has been through more than most people I know in just two short years and she never let it stop her. She's one of the most amazing people I know but don't ever tell her I said that" Santana replied.
"Well then I'll pretend I didn't hear you" Quinn said stepping back into the waiting room. "Everyone else can also hear you down the hallway so maybe keep it down"
"How are you?" Chuck asked standing up to give Quinn his seat.
"The baby and I are both fine I've just been advised to avoid any more fist fights" She replied with a small smile.
"I'll kill her" Santana almost growled.
"I just don't want to see her again" Quinn sighed "I'm going to miss having you look out for me though"
Santana hugged her best friend "I'll miss you too Q"
"We should get you home" Chuck told her offering her a hand to help her back up.
Quinn stood up and turned to face Nate.
"I know we have some things to talk about but if it's ok with you I'd really rather wait until the morning" She said.
"I'll be round first thing because we have a lot to discuss" He told her before leaving.
Quinn felt the tears starting in her eyes and Chuck pulled her into a hug and stroked her hair.
"It's all gonna be ok" He said soothingly.