The rest of the week went smoothly for the Lopez's', it's 7am on Saturday morning and Maya is up and ready, she wants to sing happy birthday to Holly but is stopped in the door way by her Mommy. "Don't you dare go in there" Quinn says sternly, trying not to laugh at how her daughter has dressed herself.
"But Mommy its Holly's birthday" she says pouting.
"We know babe but it is very early, Holly will be grumpy if you wake her up now, come into our room please."
Maya frowns at Quinn "No Mommy I want to wake her up" she says with a stamp of her foot.
Santana can hear her from the bedroom and decides to help Quinn out "Maya Maribel Lopez you best, get your butt in here now" she say sternly.
As Maya begins to walk off Holly opens her bedroom door "Why is everyone shouting and talking this early" she says rubbing sleep out of her eyes.
Quinn walks over to Maya and sends her off to her bedroom with a light swat "You best go see Mami" she says firmly then turns to Holly "Sorry baby Maya is a little excited, happy birthday though baby."
"Thanks can I come get in with you guys for a little bit I don't want to get up yet."
Quinn pulls her into a hug "Of course come on" as they enter the bedroom Santana is scolding Maya who is crying and rubbing her bottom, Quinn guess Santana has given her a swat or two. "Babe look who I found."
Santana looks up and smiles "Happy birthday sweetheart" she says with a smile patting the bed.
"Thank you" Holly says climbing in next to Santana.
"Happy birthday big sister, I sorry I woken you up" Maya says still rubbing her bottom.
Holly smiles and pulls Maya into a hug "It's ok little sis though if I'm grumpy later you have to take the fall with the parents" she says laughing as Maya nods.
"I don't think so missy plus am sure you will be having too much fun to be grumpy" Quinn says getting into bed next to them all.
"This is nice" Santana says cuddled up to Holly and Maya cuddled into Quinn.
"Yea it is, last year I had to sleep on the floor of a trashy hotel while my Mom got high and the guy she was with hitting me" Holly says quietly.
Santana pulls her in tighter "Well that's in the past babe you have us now and there will be none of that, how about we chill here for a bit then your Mom can make breakfast" Santana's eyes go wide thinking about what she just said waiting for Holly to say something.
"Sounds good but only if I can have chocolate chips pancakes please?"
Quinn raises an eyebrow "Oh right so because it's your birthday you think you can get what you want huh?"
Maya looks at her Mommy seriously "But Mommy you said yesterday that today is Holly's day and we should be nice so if she wants them I think you should make them."
Santana and Holly laugh "You do, do you well guess that's what we are having then" Quinn says laughing along with the others.
After another hour of lying in bed Maya managed to convince them to get up, Holly is feeling a mixture of emotions she doesn't want to be in a bad mood and spoil what Santana and Quinn have done for her but she feels sad that this is the first birthday she has got to experience in a long time. "Holly for the third time, do you want anything else on your pancakes?"
"I said no didn't I" she snaps.
Quinn and Santana look at each other "Hey baby watch the attitude please I was only asking" Quinn says softly.
Holly rolls her eyes "Fine sorry" she mumbles.
Santana counts to ten in her head, her and Quinn discussed the night before Holly may have a mixture of feeling on the day "Holly babe please lose the attitude we have lots to do today and we would like to do it with us all getting on."
Holly nods "Ok I'm sorry" she says sincerely a few tears forming in her eyes "Please can I be excused I just want some time on my own."
"Of course go up to your room babe I'll come see you in a minute" Santana says softly, she watches as Holly slowly heads up to her room.
"Mama why is Holly sad? It's her birthday" Maya asks confused not understanding what is going on.
Santana looks at Quinn "Baby you remember Holly came to stay with us because her real Mommy couldn't look after her" Maya nods "Well Holly maybe a little sad just thinking about her Mommy."
"Oh how can we make her happy, should I make her another card maybe one with glitter?"
Santana smiles at how sweet her daughter is "That's a good idea babe, after breakfast you can start on that while Mommy and I talk to Holly."
Maya smiles "Ok Mama."
After breakfast Santana tidies up and Quinn sets everything up for Maya giving her strict instructions to only draw and glitter on the card, after a few weeks ago when she decided to colour the living room walls because they were too plain. "I know Mommy I won't do that again because Mama spanked me lots last time" she tells them before they head off to Holly's room. They walk in and can see she has been crying they both sit down on her bed and Santana pulls her into a hug.
"I'm sorry I don't want to ruin today and everything you have done for me."
Santana lets her head "You haven't ruined anything baby ok, we knew today was going to be hard for you, we just want you to take it a bit at a time ok?"
Holly nods "Ok, I am happy that I'm here I'm just sad because I haven't had a party before and I saw all the presents downstairs, no one has ever brought me that amount of things before."
Quinn smiles "We could take some back" she says jokingly "Honestly though babe, its fine ok we understand we are not going to rush or force you to do anything you don't feel happy doing."
"Thank you though I am a little excited about what presents I have."
Santana laughs "Well how about we go downstairs and you can open them as many as you want, you can open them all or you can save some, it's up to you though if Maya has her way it will be all of them."
Holly laughs "I don't mind she already asked if she can help me I said it was fine."
"Ah see you're a great kid Holly we are lucky to have you."
"I'm the lucky one who knows where I would be if it wasn't for you" she says hugging Santana tightly, she lets go and hugs Quinn. "Thank you both, I love you."
"We love you too" Quinn says kissing the top of her head "How about we go see what the monster is up to, we left her with pens, glue and glitter."
Holly laughs "Are you crazy don't you remember what happened a few weeks ago?"
"We think she learned her lesson from that one" Santana says standing up and pulling Holly to her feet.
They head downstairs and head into the living room; Quinn and holly sit on the sofa while Santana checks on Maya. "You finished baby girl?"
"Yes Mama look" she says holding her picture up "Do you think Holly will like it?"
"She will love it babes, she is in the living room why don't you go give it her?"
Maya jumps down and runs into the living room and joins Quinn and Holly on the sofa, she hands Holly the birthday card she made. "Here Holly this is from me and only me."
"Thank you Maya I love it" she says hugging her tightly and kissing her head.
Santana comes in and sits down "Come on then birthday girl shall we get some of these presents open."
"Yes please" Holly says smiling when Santana hands her a big box, Holly opens it and smiles she got the new trainers she wanted, she thanked them and continued to open more, she got some blu rays, new hoodie and jeans, all sorts of smellies and things for her hair.
Quinn and Santana smiled watching Holly and Maya who was helping open them all, Quinn picks up a smaller box and hands it to her. "Here babes open this one."
Holly looks at it and rips the paper off "No way you got me a blackberry."
"Yes way" Santana says "Now you have no reason not to take your phone out with you" she says giving her a mock glare.
Holly smiles and hugs them both "Thank you this has been the best birthday ever."
"Well we have one more for you babe" Santana says handing over another box.
Holly rips into it "Holy shit, are you guys serious?"
"OI" both Santana and Quinn shout "Watch the language there missy and yes we are serious" Quinn tells her.
"Sorry this is awesome, thank you both so much" she stands up walks over to Santana and hugs her "Thanks Mama" she whispers in her ear.
Santana smiles and hugs her back "You're welcome baby."
Holly walks over to Quinn and does the same "Thank you Mom, you guys are the best."
"Anytime sweetheart, now how about we clean up in here then we can all get dressed and ready for the day" Holly nods and helps them to tidy before heading off for a shower.
By the time Holly comes down dressed in her new clothes and trainers, Santana and Quinn's parents had arrived and so has Brittany, Phoebe and Alex. "Happy birthday to you" everyone sings as she walks into the kitchen.
"Thank you all."
"So you are going to show me what you got?" Phoebe asks.
Brittany shakes her head "Pheebs wait, Maribel and Judy are here and want to see their granddaughter as well" Phoebe rolls her eyes at her mom "Do not start today Phoebe, you have already been in trouble this morning don't think I won't punish you here just because it's a full house."
Trying to ignore their argument, Judy calls Holly over and hand her a present "Happy birthday angel, this is from me and Grandpa."
"Thank you Nana" she says smiling when Judy smiles, it's the first time Holly has ever said it to her, she opens her present and sees the watch she picked out "Wow this is awesome thank you."
"You're welcome baby hope you have a fantastic party today" Holly smiles and hugs her.
Maribel calls her over and hands her another present "This is from me and Abuelo."
Holly opens it "No way a iPod and docking station" she says excitedly, she runs over and hugs her "Thank you Abuela" she whispers.
"You are very welcome, birthday girl."
The rest of the day goes by smoothly, all the kids enjoy playing in the pool and having a BBQ, there was only one little incident where Holly thought it would be a good idea to keep answering Santana back, not thinking she would do anything with all her friends there, but unfortunately for her she was proven wrong when Santana swatted her bikini covered bottom in front of all her friends and giving a strict warning about what would happen if she continued to ignore her and answer back, needless to say she didn't push it anymore.
By half past 8 nearly everyone had gone, Quinn had bathed Maya and put her to bed, who was not overly happy about not being able to stay up, Steve and had come to the party late afternoon and had since took Alex home leaving Brittany and Phoebe. The three adults were sat with a glass of wine in the kitchen while Phoebe and Holly sat in the living room setting up her new phone and iPad. "So you had good day then?" Phoebe asks.
"Yea was awesome I actually really enjoyed it."
Phoebe smiles "Good, I can't believe how much they got you."
"I know it's crazy, and I can't believe Mama smacked my ass in front of everyone" Holly says.
Phoebe laughs "Yea but that was funny, why on earth did you think you could ignore Auntie San especially after she already warned you about being rude."
Holly shrugs "Just thought I'd see how far I could get, after the threat of her pulling my bikini down and smacking my bare ass I figured I would stop there."
"Yea properly wise, anyway let's see if we can put these itunes vouchers on and start getting you some music and games on the iPad."
After about thirty minutes the girls head into the kitchen "Aunt San can I stop here tonight please?" Phoebe asks.
Before Santana can answer Brittany steps in "No Phoebe not tonight, me and you are going home in about 5 minutes."
"Mom" Phoebe whines "Why that's not fair."
Santana steps in "Your Mom is right Pheebs not tonight, Holly is going to be going to bed shortly anyway."
Holly whips her head round "Why do I have to go to bed, it's still early."
"Because it has been a long day and you were up early" Quinn says she can Holly about to argue "Don't even think of arguing in fact go upstairs now please and get ready for bed then you can come say goodbye to Pheebs."
Holly glares at Quinn "I don't want to, it's still early" she whines.
Santana raises her eyebrow "Don't spoil what has been a great day, Holly go and do as you have been asked please." Holly sighs and stomps up to her room.
Phoebe looks at her Mom "You know this is unfair" she starts to say but Brittany cuts her off.
"Stop right there, I'm not arguing with you when Holly comes back down we are going and you little lady will be going straight to bed as well" she says waiting for her to argue back, Phoebe goes to say something but is stopped "You have already pushed it today do not push me anymore."
"Fine" Phoebe mumbles sitting down on one of the kitchen chairs.
Holly comes back down and says bye to Brittany and Phoebe after they head off, Santana turns to Holly "So did you enjoy your birthday?"
"Yea it was awesome, thank you both so much" she says walking round and sitting on Santana's lap.
"You are very welcome, now why don't you give Mom a hug and kiss and head up to bed" Santana says kissing the top of her head.
Holly looks pleadingly at Santana who just raises her eyebrow "Fine" she gets up and heads over to Quinn "Night Mom thank you again for today."
"You're welcome. Good night baby sleep well."
Holly nods and heads off to bed thinking to herself, how lucky she is to finally have parents that care about her.