A/N: Sorry for the delayed posting. Real life is crazy and doesn't let me delve into the fantasy world of fanfiction very often. Hope you like this chapter. Please review. Disclaimer: I do not own GLEE or any of its characters. GLEE is the property of its creators and FOX.

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Ch. 20

Judy rested her forehead against Quinn's and her intertwined hands; her daughter was still asleep and would likely be so for a few more hours according to the doctors. They'd administered a mild sedative after Quinn who'd been rushed to the hospital unconscious had awoken in hysterics. Judy squeezed her eyes shut shielding herself from the memories of the past hour and half.

It had all begun with a call from Principal Figgins informing her that Quinn was being taken to the hospital after an incident at school. Panic had filled Judy at the words "Quinn" and "hospital". The last time she had received a phone call telling her one of her daughter's was in the hospital it was for Frannie. However when she'd reached the hospital that fateful night eight years ago, her eldest had already slipped into the heavens. Judy dreaded that she'd lose Quinn to the same fate as Frannie.

By the time Judy had reached the hospital Quinn was already in the ER. She'd enquired with the nurse at the front desk, but all she could do was instruct Judy to join the others and wait. The others included Rachel, Finn, two girls in cheerleading outfits, and a boy with a Mohawk.

"Judy!" Tears were falling as Judy hugged her goddaughter. "It was so scary; Noah kicked down the door and pulled her out. She was so limp and still in his arms."

Judy fought past the stone in her throat as she pulled the young girl away and looked at her, "What happened Rachel?"

"Marsha locked Quinn in a store closet in the auditorium for two hours." One of the girls in the cheerleading outfit, a Latina with caramel skin and eyes, spoke up from where she now stood just behind Rachel.

"Two hours?" How could her daughter be missing from classes for so long without anyone even noticing.

The Latina shrugged, "Quinn has seventh period free today, she usually spends that time in the dark room, and then none of us have eight period with her, its German I think."

"Her teachers, never mind, how did you find her?"

"I heard Marsha laughing about it with one of her friends." Finn replied. He couldn't quiet look at Judy in the eye.

"She refused to tell us where she locked Quinn until…" Rachel looked away.

"Until what Rachel?"

"I'm so sorry Judy, it slipped, she wouldn't tell and I knew we had to get Quinn out with her claustrophobia and all."

Judy felled a chill go down her spin she had an idea of what Rachel had let slip but she prayed she was wrong, "What spilled out Rachel?"

"her pregnancy." Rachel looked down guiltily

"I believe your exact words were 'She's claustrophobic and pregnant you sadistic bitch'" Judy's jaw dropped.

"Shut it Santana, I was desperate and scared."

Judy shook her head and pulled Rachel back into a hug, "It's alright Rachel, I know Quinn won't be happy her secret is out, but it was going to at some point. Have the doctors said anything?"

"Not yet." It was the first time the mohawked boy had uttered a word.

"You are?"

"Puck, uh Noah Puckerman, but everyone calls me Puck." Judy smiled gently at the obviously nervous boy. She'd heard Carol mention Finn's best friend a few time, each time within a colorful story.

"Thank you for help Quinn." Puck shrugged in response.

Sometime later a doctor came out an lead Judy to Quinn's room and explained that Quinn was fine, but had suffered a major panic attack which normally doesn't cause fainting but with Quinn's pregnancy her blood pressure had risen too high and her body naturally shut down to help restore her pressure back to normal. According to the doctors Quinn's pressure was nearly back to normal and everything looked fine with the baby, but they were going to keep Quinn overnight just to make sure there were no complications. Judy had thanked the man then went back to the teens and told them to go home and that they could visit Quinn tomorrow afternoon at her house.

Now Judy sat quietly waiting for Quinn to wake up. Quinn appeared so peaceful and at ease in her slumber, her long blond locks lay in gentle waves around her face, framing it beautifully. Her lips formed a gentle smile. Once again Judy was struck by Quinn beauty.

"You're staring." The words formed on the once resting lips.

Startled Judy glanced at the clock realizing several hours had past while she was lost in her thoughts.

"How are you feeling?"

Quinn turned towards Judy her hazel eyes tired, "Exhausted."

"Then rest." Judy urged.

Quinn shook her head, "How did I get here?"

"Your friends found you, Puck kicked the door down and carried you out."

"He did?" Quinn was obvious shocked but this news.

"Yes, he and Rachel, as well as Finn, Santana, and a blonde cheerleader I don't know overheard Marsha bragging about putting you in your place. The forced her to tell them where you were."

Quinn visibly swallowed, "How'd they do that?"

Judy sighed, "Rachel may have slipped about your claustrophobia and the pregnancy."

Quinn smacked her face and deflated like a balloon, "great, and here I thought I had at least until January left of anonymity."

"She didn't mean to Quinn, she was scared and Marsha wouldn't tell them which closet she put you in."

Quinn rolled over away from Judy, "I just want to sleep now."

That was a dismissal if Judy ever knew one. So she sat back in her chair to resume her watch of her sleeping daughter.

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Quinn roughly threw on her coat and grabbed her keys, "I am going."

"No you are not, Quinn you just got out of the hospital yesterday." Judy yelled at her from where she blocked Quinn's way outside.

"I am fine, even the doctors said I could compete."

"No he said not to physically exert yourself, and then you lied and said, 'oh its just a singing competition, nothing hard' I've seen you and Rachel practice, there is a lot of dancing."

Quinn fisted her hands tightly and calmly counted to ten. Yelling and arguing with Judy would get her nowhere, except maybe a beating with a belt or a visit to the hall closet, she need to try another tactic.

"I have to go, Judy. I was only in the hospital because Marsha wanted me to quit and for the glee club to fold. If I don't go we won't have enough people to compete, I'd be letting everyone down and Marsha would win."

"Marsha isn't winning, she has been suspended for a month."

"I don't care about that. Judy, please everyone is counting on me. I promise if I feel weak or tired I will pull myself out. Think of Rachel."

Quinn watched Judy sag and rub her face. "Fine, if it means that much to you, but Quinn please if you feel at all tired or sick please please don't compete."

Quinn smiled, "Promise. Are you coming?"

"I'll be there before it starts. Now go." Quinn smiled and ran out the door, she couldn't believe that Judy had given in so quickly. Of course she had mentioned Rachel , which was at which time Judy gave in, but Quinn wouldn't focus on that now. No she had to get to the preshow rehearsal, she couldn't let her new friend down, even Rachel.

"You here!" Brittany practically tackled Quinn as she walked in the choir room.

"Hey B. Of course I am here, nothing can keep a Fabray down."

"I can't believe Judy let you come, but I am so happy." Rachel enthused as she hugged Quinn as well.

"What's up Juno?" Santana called from across the room. Quinn froze as all eyes fell on her. She swallowed there were two ways to act here, one completely ignore the 'Juno' part and just answer Santana or two get defensive and draw more attention to her situation. Quinn opted for number one, "Just coming to save your ass, Lord knows you need someone other than Brittany who can dance."

"I am offended by that, yous know I gots the moves, Q." The Latina smirked.

Quinn laughed, "Whatever, S."

"You're looking better Quinn." Finn was standing before her with his hands in his pockets, next to him Quinn was surprised to see Puck.

"Thanks Finn and ugh thanks for helping me Puck."

"Sure. Just uh glad you're good and stuff."

Quinn tried not to laugh at how awkward Puck was being, where was the overconfident ass she knew. "not that I mind what are you doing here?"

"Well Finn didn't know if you'd make it, and since that meant you would be down one person, I said I would step in, but now that you're here, I'll just peace."

"No." Quinn didn't know what possessed her to say that let alone reach out and grab Puck's arm but she had and there was no going back now. "I mean, stay, if you want. This glee thing is actually kind of fun."

"Really?" Puck looked skeptical.

"Really."

"Yeah man, stay its awesome." Quinn had completely forgotten that Finn was still standing with them. The taller boy smiled brightly at his best friend.

Puck shrugged again, "Yeah, I mean all the hot chicks in the school are here." Quinn rolled her eyes, there was the Puck she knew, womanizer through and through.

"Well this hot chick," she eyed Puck as she spoke, "has to stretch."

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"Can you believe we won?" Rachel shrieked at her dads as she and Quinn went to meet the Berry men and Judy.

"You were superb, honey. Journey has never sounded so good." Hiram smiled. "Quinn exquisite performance."

"I didn't really do anything, Finn and Rachel did most of the singing."

"Nonsense," Leroy retorted as he gave Quinn as side hug, "You're dancing was phenomenal. You and Brittany, and Santana worked very well together."

That was true, though she'd only known them a few days, Quinn felt at ease with the two cheerios. They all worked the same way, had the same feel for the music, and it was so easy already to read their movements, so keeping in time and staying synchronized with each other was a synch.

"Leroy is right you were beautiful up there. Now how are you feeling?"

"Admittedly a little tired." Quinn honestly replied her mother. She knew Judy would know if she as lying anyway so there was no point in trying. Judy wrapped her arms around Quinn and squeezed her tight, "Than let's get going shall we."

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