Never Forgotten Past

Last Time: New Directions performed and won at Regionals. Finn and Rachel's wedding got stalled when Puck got a phone call saying Quinn was in a car accident. And that's what you missed on Never Forgotten Past.

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A Happier Side

Sarah's Point of View

I jumped slightly at the feeling of fingers against my back. It took me a second to remember what happened last night and why the thin cotton by my eyes was damp with tears.

We were at the hospital until midnight waiting for any news on Quinn. She had to go in emergency surgery due to her texting and driving. Quinn came out after a few hours, but she was still going to be asleep for a while and they didn't let us see her. That hit something in Puck and he got pretty mad when they told us, Finn and I had to try our hardest to control him.

After another hour at the hospital, we came home. Mom and Burt didn't fight the idea of Puck staying in my room for the night. I'm pretty sure we didn't move at all, seeing as I was still laying on his chest with the wet tear stain on his shoulder in the same spot that I put it when we first laid down.

"Are you awake?" Puck croaked.

"Yeah," I whispered.

Puck groaned and brought his hand up to rub his face, "I was hoping last night was just a nightmare."

"I know," I said softly while sitting up with a leg on each side of him.

Puck moved his hand away and looked at me. His hazel eyes were stained a pink color and were a little swollen. I'm pretty sure they weren't like that when we went to sleep.

I softly touched the side of his face, "How are-"

"I'm fine," Puck said roughly.

I nodded and looked away, "Ok."

"Sarah," Puck sighed and put a hand on my thigh, "I'm sorry."

"It's fine," I whispered.

"No, it's not. First, I was all weird when I got the phone call. Then, I slipped into some sort of coma for a while. And when they told us we couldn't see her, I lost everything that I was trying to hold onto," Puck said softly.

I looked back down at him and sighed, "It's fine, really. Remember the day we moved here? I acted pretty similar to you yesterday, we're even."

"We shouldn't be trying to get even, though. We should be trying to just...I don't know...be happy," Puck finished with a small smile.

I smiled and let out a soft laugh, "You are so weird."

Puck shrugged under me, "And you love me because of it."

I laughed, this time a little louder than the last, "You're right, I love you and your weirdness, your big headness, your handsomeness-"

"Handsomeness? Is that even a word?" Puck laughed.

"Yes, it's a word," I laughed while sliding down to rest my chin on his chest.

Puck hugged me closer to him and I rocked back and forth due to his laughter.

There was a knock on the door and Finn entered, "Hey, can I come in?"

"You already are," I said as I rolled off of Puck and sat up against the wall.

Finn smiled and sat on the edge of the bed, "So, what's up?"

"Nothing much," Puck sat up next to me.

"Yeah...Grace came in the room within about ten minutes of Burt putting her in her bed. She was crying about-"

I stuck my foot out and kicked Finn. I was aiming for his stomach, but hit a little lower, total accident. Finn groaned and bent over in pain. I looked at Puck to see him smirking at Finn, but it didn't reach his eyes. I knew I shouldn't have let Finn in the room.

"We're trying to be happy," I muttered.

Finn nodded through his pain filled tears, "Sorry."

"I'm hungry," Puck announced while getting out of bed and walking out of the room.

I glared at Finn and hit the back of his head before following Puck to the kitchen. I sat down next to Puck and grabbed the box of Cheerios. Finn came a second later and started making himself some toast.

"Are you guys going to get married now?" Puck asked after a few minutes.

Finn looked up and stared at his best friend, who just a few hours ago was dressed in the best man suit, "I don't know, it's confusing."

"You should wait," I told him.

Puck raised his eyebrows at me, but continued eating his oatmeal. I shrugged at him then turned to Finn. My brother was watching me with such thought that I was concerned he was going to explode.

"Now remember what I said," Kurt's voice said quietly from the hallway.

"Don't say anything about Quinn and don't make Noah upset," Grace's voice added in.

I felt Puck stiffen, yet he kept eating breakfast as if he heard nothing. Finn's face turned red and he looked back to his food. I put my hand on Puck's knee and stared at my milk.

Grace and Kurt walked in the kitchen and started making their own breakfast. It seemed like every two seconds Grace was turning around to look at Puck, but would then turn away when Puck looked up.

After a while Puck slammed his spoon down, "Seriously Grace! Stop! I'm fine! I'm not going to scream or cry like you're expecting me to! And Kurt! Don't put ideas like that in her head!" he pushed away from the table and walked down the hall. We could hear the shower start upstairs and all looked at each other.

"I wasn't trying to make him sad," Grace whimpered.

Mom and Burt walked in. "What happened?" Mom asked.

"Puck lost it," Kurt said softly, almost to himself.

It felt like something snapped in me, "Would you all just shut up! Please!" I stood back from the table, "Really! Just leave him alone!" I ran away and up the stairs.

I slowed outside the upstairs bathroom. The shower was still going inside and I could hear either a loud humming or a soft singing. I took a breath and opened the door.

"Noah," I said softly.

"Sarah? Is that you?" Puck asked.

"Yeah," I whispered.

"Come here," it was more of a demand than a request.

I slipped off my pajamas and climbed behind the curtain. The steam was so hot and thick that I could barely see Puck standing underneath the water.

I was suddenly pushed against the tiled wall and kissed forcefully on the lips, "Please Sarah, now."

I melted against Puck and allowed him to continue kissing my throat.

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I put Puck's shirt on with a pair of his basketball shorts and stared at myself in the mirror while brushing out my hair. Puck cleared his throat and I turned around to face him.

"Thanks for that," Puck said softly.

I smirked, "You know I would never say no to you."

"To the normal me. I thought you would say no to the angry me," Puck walked closer to me, only in a pair of jeans with water still shining against his skin.

"Let's go see Beth." The words slipped from my mouth before I could control them.

Puck stopped in his tracks and stared at me, "What?"

"Beth," I walked closer to him and grabbed his hands, "Come on, we were just talking about being happy and Beth makes us both so happy."

"I don't know," Puck whispered, "After last night-"

"We need Beth more than ever, it's what Quinn would want," I told him.

Puck locked eyes with me, "Fine, let me just call Shelby."

I nodded, "I'll go change."

I walked down the stairs and into my room. I went into my closet and searched for something to wear. I ended on plain jeans and one of Puck's sweatshirts that I haven't put back in his own clothes pile yet. I was in the middle of tying my hair to the side when Finn and Kurt walked in.

"I would prefer if you would knock seeing as I could be changing," I said after finishing the tie.

"I know that you change in the closet," Kurt reasoned and sat on my bed.

Finn plopped down on my beanbag chair, "We need to talk to you."

I rolled my eyes, "Obviously."

"First, what did you and Puck just do upstairs?" Kurt asked.

"We talked," I told them while sitting on my desk chair.

"For how long?" Finn added.

"Would you mind your own business?" I shot back.

"Not when our sister is upstairs for 45 minutes with her boyfriend and the shower's running," Kurt said with a glare.

"I sat on the toilet and talked while he showered, there's nothing wrong with that," I said slowly, trying to make sure I made the lie sound like the truth.

"When you had a chance at getting pregnant before, we need to keep an eye on you," Finn said with such sincerity that I didn't think it was actually him talking.

I rolled my eyes, "What was the second thing you wanted to talk to me about?"

"Honestly, how is Puck?" Kurt asked.

I took a deep breath and looked away, "Shaken up, but who wouldn't be?" I picked up the picture frame with the photo of Finn, Puck, and me sitting in our treehouse after Dad had built it. We looked so happy and innocent, it was almost unnerving considering what we had gone through since then.

"What'll happen if Quinn dies?" Finn whispered.

The picture frame dropped from my hands with a crash, "Shut up," I said almost inaudibly, "Don't say that."

"We have to stay positive for everyone," Kurt added while standing up and walking towards me to pick up the picture.

"He has a daughter that he loves more than anything. He has Grace, who he feels he has to protect with his life. He has me, he won't do anything stupid," I told Finn.

The door opened and Puck walked in, "You ready?" he seemed weary at my brothers' presence, but only looked at me.

"Yeah," I smiled and took the picture frame from Kurt before setting it on my desk.

"Don't you have your own clothes?" Puck smirked.

I shrugged and smiled, "But your's are just so comfortable."

"Fine," Puck wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed the top of my head.

"We're you guys going?" Finn asked.

"Babysitting Beth," Puck told him then looked down at me, "Shelby asked if we could take her out so she can clean the house."

"I am a little hungry for some ice-cream," I smiled hopefully.

"That sounds good," Puck smiled back and walked me out of the house towards his truck.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

I laughed as I watched Puck try and feed an M&M Blizzard to Beth. She kept giggling and dodging the spoon.

"Bethie, seriously, I swear it's good," Puck sighed, but there was a hint of a smile on his face.

"Me, daddy," Beth smiled and reached her hands out to grab the spoon.

Puck looked at me and I shrugged, "It's just vanilla ice-cream," I said through my Reese Peanut Butter Cup blizzard.

"Here you go," Puck reluctantly gave Beth the spoon. Puck turned to grab his sundae and watched his daughter between his own bites.

Beth smiled and happily ate the Blizzard. I flinched as she dropped the spoon and got ice-cream on her light green shirt. I dipped a napkin in my water and started rubbing the spot.

"Thanks," Puck said softly.

I turned and smiled at him, "It's no problem. I like helping with Beth, we have fun together."

Beth giggled and clapped her hands at me. Out of the corner of my eye I could see Puck smile.

"I'm gonna go to the bathroom," Puck announced and stood from the table. He put a hand on Beth's head then walked past us to the back of the store.

I kept eating my Blizzard and watched Beth laugh at herself. My phone started ringing and I fished it out of my pocket. I looked at the caller i.d. and knew it wasn't gonna be good.

"Hello," I said almost reluctantly.

"Listen here midget, I need you to tell me what's up with your boyfriend or I will personally seek him out and seduce him," Santana greeted.

I winced at the thought since I think if Puck had enough drinks in him, he wouldn't be able to stop Santana. I looked over at Beth and sighed, she had no idea what had happened to her mother and no idea what was happening with her father. "What do you want Santana?" I asked.

"I just told you, what's up with Puckerman? He was crazy last night and I need to make sure he's ok," Santana's voice softened a little.

"Why do you care?" I groaned while picking up Beth's toy that had fallen off the table.

"Because he means something to me, now stop with the questions and answer the first one," Santana said softly.

I glanced at the door that was for the men's room. Puck would be back any minute now, guys pee fast. "He was really upset, obviously, you saw that. When we got home, he held me while I cried and didn't make a sound, but when we woke up, his eyes were swollen and pink like he had cried," I told her.

I heard Santana sigh, "Is he going to be ok?"

"We're out for ice-cream right now with Beth and he seems fine," I said with another glance to the back.

"Does he know that you're talking to me?" Santana asked.

"No, he's in the bathroom," I said.

"Good, I don't think he would take well to knowing that I'm checking up on him," Santana stated.

I nodded then realized that she couldn't see, so I said, "Yeah, that wouldn't be good."

Beth started screaming and laughing while jumping in her seat. I turned around to see Puck strolling back with a wide grin on his face towards his daughter.

"I have to go," I said quickly into the phone.

"Make sure he's ok," Santana replied before ending the call.

I turned my phone off and dropped it in my lap as Puck approached the table.

"Who was that?" Puck asked while picking up Beth and sitting down with her on his knee.

"No one," I smiled, but I felt guilty for lying to him. Lying to Finn and Kurt was easy, but lying to Puck was hard because he knew me better than anyone.

Puck raised his eyebrows, "So you were talking to yourself?"

I bit my lip, "Well, by no one, I mean that it doesn't matter."

Puck nodded and started playing with Beth's hair. I watched the two of them and smiled, it was really cute.

"Santana? Rachel? I would maybe say Mr. Schue if he had your number, but I don't know if he does," Puck suddenly said without looking up.

I bit into my lip harder than last time, "Santana," I whispered.

Puck nodded, "And you said?"

"That you're fine."

Puck looked up, "Really?"

I scooted my chair closer to him, "Aren't you?"

Puck sighed and set Beth back in her chair before passing her his phone to play with, "I'm still in a bit of shock."

I moved my hand over his hair, "Of course you are."

Beth started giggling and we looked up, Puck grabbing the phone from her.

"Mama!" Beth screamed and pointed at the phone.

I winced. Beth called Quinn "Mama" while calling Shelby "Mommy." Whatever was on screen must have had to do with Quinn.

"What did she do?" I asked Puck softly.

"Somehow she got into my pictures," Puck sighed and showed me his phone. The picture on the screen was of Quinn and Beth on Christmas making silly faces.

I watched Puck's face, trying to figure out what he was thinking.

"Mama!" Beth yelled again and reached for the phone.

Puck turned it off and put it in his pocket, "How about we go to the park instead?"

I smiled, "Sounds good. Right Beth? Wanna go on the swings?"

Beth jumped in her seat, "Swings!"

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

I sat on the swing next to Beth and laughed at her kicking feet while Puck pushed her. I was glad to see that he was happy and smiling again.

"Sar!" Beth laughed and pointed at me.

Puck raised his eyebrows and stepped around to catch the front of Beth's swing chair, "Should I push Sarah on the swings too, monkey face?"

Beth smiled and clapped her hands. Puck laughed and walked behind me. His hands put themselves on the small of my back and pushed gently. After a few pushes, he started alternating between me and Beth.

I laughed with Beth and started kicking my feet. I can't remember the last time someone pushed me on the swings.

Puck ran around to the front and grabbed Beth's feet, stopping her mid-air, "I got you!" He let her go and Beth responded with a scream. Puck turned to me and caught my legs. He slowly pulled me closer to him until he was able to grab my waist.

Our faces were about even when I leaned as close as I could and smiled when Puck met me halfway. Our lips collided and I carefully let go of the chains and placed my hands on Puck's shoulders. Puck moved his hands for a second, letting go of me. The swing moved back and I became scared. I tightened my grip on Puck's shoulders and jumped off the swing onto him as it swung back.

Puck staggered back, "Whoa there."

"Sorry," I said softly.

"It's alright, you ok?" Puck asked while setting me down.

"Yeah," I shook my head, "I'm fine."

We turned and looked at Beth. Her eyes were wide, but there was a smile on her face as her swing slowed down.

Puck smiled and picked up Beth, "Come on pretty girl, let's go on the playground."

We walked to the little kid playground and were the only ones there. Puck carried Beth to the small slide and set her on the top. Beth started crying and kicking her jean clad legs against the orange plastic.

"Ok, ok, what's wrong?" Puck asked softly as he held Beth against his chest.

"I don't think she wants to go down the slide," I said while putting a hand on Beth's back.

Her crying slowed and she was making quiet whimpers into Puck's neck.

"Why don't you wanna go down the slide? Huh? They're fun, I swear Beth, I wouldn't lie to you," Puck whispered in Beth's ear while rocking her back and forth.

"What if Daddy catches you, Beth? Want Daddy to catch you at the bottom?" I carefully grabbed Beth from Puck's arms and stroked her hair.

"That sounds good. Right Beth?" Puck moved to crouch down at the end of the slide.

I carried Beth to the slide again and set her at the top, "Alright, look Daddy's at the end of the slide and he's gonna catch you. We promise, he'll be right there."

Beth seemed pretty hesitant for an almost two year old, but didn't make any noises this time. Her big hazel eyes stared down at Puck who gave her a big smile and waved. Beth smiled back and started giggling. I let go of my hands around her waist and gave a little push. Within seconds Beth was in Puck's arms with a huge smile on her face.

"That's my girl, not scared of anything, she's so brave," Puck cooed and stood up with Beth.

Beth turned towards me and put her arms out. She wiggled and almost slipped from Puck's grasp.

I laughed and grabbed her back, "Wanna go again Beth?"

She pointed towards the slide and tried to get out of my arms to get back on it. Puck and I laughed and went back to our positions from just a few seconds ago.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Puck grabbed my hand as we drove Beth back home. The small blonde was asleep in her carseat in the back.

"Today was fun," Puck smiled.

I nodded and squeezed his larger hand with my small one, "It really was."

"I don't want to take her home," Puck said softly with a glance back at Beth while we were stopped at the light.

I gave him a sad smile, "Neither do I."

"I need her," Puck whispered and continued driving.

I pulled my phone out of my pocket and scrolled down the contacts, "Yes," I whispered before clicking the one I wanted.

"Who are you calling?" Puck asked.

I put a finger up, "Shelby?" I said into the phone.

"Shelby?" Puck whispered with wide eyes.

I shook my head at him and turned my attention back to Shelby.

"Yes, may I ask who this is?" she asked.

"Oh, sorry, this is Sarah Hudson," I said quickly, "I have a question."

"Is Beth hurt?" Shelby asked nervously.

"No, no, um...Puck and I were wondering if maybe we could have Beth a little while longer," I said softly with a glance to the clock, "I know you said have her home by two and that's in fifteen minutes, but do you think we could have dinner together at my house?"

I heard Shelby take a breath and saw Puck watching me out of the corner of his eye, "I want her home by six and that's final. I heard what happened to Quinn from Will and think that maybe Noah needs Beth right now. You're able to take her to your house, I'm assuming your mom will have a good idea on what to feed her."

I smiled, "Thank you so much, she's in good hands, I promise," I was about to hang up when what else Shelby had said struck something, "And I agree with the...second?...thing you said, so thank you."

"Yeah, I know Noah loved Quinn and wants her safe. Ok, well, I'll see you guys in a few hours," Shelby said.

"Of course," I smiled, "Thanks again, bye."

"Goodbye Sarah."

I hung up the phone and turned to Puck, "We have till six," I smiled.

Puck smiled and changed lanes to go home.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

A/N: I was so excited during On My Way! Anyone else? More of Beth next chapter as she meets the rest of Puck and Sarah's family. I have some chapter ideas set up in my head, but are always welcome to more suggestions. PLEASE REVIEW with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! I love reading them!

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TheAwkwardTurtle13 - Thanks! And lol, I just love writing, so I write fast.

Ace5492 - Thanks!

FinchelFan728 - Was there a different car accident? I'm just doing the one that Quinn got into. Thank you, I'm glad! I used to be nervous about what people would think of the people that I make up or, in Grace's case, add lines about.

REDROBINS007 - It's alright! I'm glad you're liking the chapters though, so thanks! It was way too long of a wait in my opinion for a new episode.

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Sneak Peak: Sarah leaned into me and I adjusted Beth on my hip as I watched the tv. I hadn't thought of these videos, or memories for that matter, in a long time.

I've had this idea for a while now and want to share it.