Previously:
Quinn gathers her coat and purse; Rachel still hasn't come out of the bathroom 'Great she's really pissed' she thinks. She grabs her keys from the hook purposely jingling them and dropping them to the ground hoping Rachel will come and tell her goodbye, but she does not. "I'll call you later Rach, I have to go. I love you." She yells in the direction of they're bedroom. She waits a couple seconds for a reply but is met with silence. She shakes her head and walks out of the apartment.
On her way to the parking garage, Quinn sends a text to Santana
- Hey San, I just left for work... Rachel and I kinda got into a fight. Will you please call her in a little bit to check up on her?
Quinn is getting in the car when the phone rings. She doesn't even look at the screen before answering it.
"Santana... It was nothing, honestly" she answers without a proper greeting while starting the car.
"You can't send a text like that and expect me to just say "okay". If it was nothing Quinn you wouldn't want me to call her. What was it about this time?" the Latina chastises
Quinn lets out a breath and pulls onto the main road "She's still upset that I have to work today. She said Ryan takes advantage of me, and that I shouldn't stay at a job just for the money."
"She's got a point Q... You've had to put up with his shit for long enough. I don't see why you are the one who's always having to go away on business for weeks at a time. It's his fucking company!" Santana replies getting angrier the more she thinks about it.
Quinn slams her head back into the head rest while sitting at a red light. She takes a couple of deep breaths before she speaks not wanting to be in a fight with both of her girlfriends at the same time. "San, I don't want to argue with you about this too. Like I told her, it's good money and we're gonna need all we can get with the twins coming."
"You know what we're gonna need more than money, when the babies are here Q?" Santana continues not letting Quinn answer the obvious rhetorical question "We're going to need their Momma here. Not in some fucking other state for a prick who can't keep his dick out of the multitude of sleazy women I've seen him with at those holiday parties, long enough to go himself."
"San, please I really can't have this argument anymore. I know how you both feel about Ryan and the away trips, but that's the job. I've told you guys I asked him to lay off the trips, and I'll ask him again. Please just tell me you will call and check on Rachel in a little while?" Quinn begs wanting to end the conversation before she is really fighting with both the brunettes.
"I already sent her a message before I called you." Santana confesses
"So you just called to pick a fight with me? Real mature Lopez!" Quinn hangs up the phone and throws it to the passenger floorboard.
After Quinn left Rachel called Tina to see if she was free to grab breakfast. She had just finished getting ready when she saw the text from Santana
- Morning Mi Estrella! Sorry I wasn't there when you woke up, I wanted to get to the studio early to make sure everything was ready for Kyle. We still on for lunch? Kyle's already been in touch with me this morning so I'm sure we should be wrapped up in time.
Rachel smiles at her phone, knowing this is Santana subtle way of checking in on her and that it was at Quinn's request. She really didn't want to start a fight this morning. She's just reached her last nerve with Quinn's job. She's away more than she's home nowadays and she really doesn't want it to continue once the twins are born.
After sending Santana a text letting her know lunch was still a go and that she was meeting up with Tina for breakfast in a few minutes she gabs her purse and coat and umbrella opting to walk to the little café despite the slight chance of rain.
Rachel is sitting at the table outside since the clouds have cleared and it is now a beautiful day, looking through a real-estate magazine she picked up on her way. She's been there about 10 minutes and has a few viable options circled. When the waitress comes to take her order "Good morning ma'am, what can I get you to drink to start?" she asks while grabbing her notepad to write the order on.
Rachel looks up and smiles "My friend is actually meeting me, if you don't mind I think I'll wait to order until she gets here. She shouldn't be much longer."
The waitress nods and puts her notepad back in her apron "Alright miss, would you like a water while you wait?"
Rachel shakes her head no "I'm alright, but thanks" she says kindly. Then the waitress leaves to attend to the other patrons.
Rachel looks up from the magazine to see Tina walking quickly towards her, she stands to give her a hug.
Tina returns the hug "Sorry I'm late Rach, I ran into San when I dropped the kids off to Brittany and Mike. She's really stressing about this new artist." She finishes while they take their seats.
Rachel leans down to get her phone from her purse "I told her she has nothing to worry about, the guy would be a fool to not want to sign with her" she says while typing a message to Santana.
- Hey Love, Tina just got here. You have nothing to worry about so RELAX you've got this in the bag! Love you xo
"Sorry, I just wanted to try and put her mind at ease." Rachel apologizes to Tina for being rude.
Tina waves to the waitress to let her know they are ready to order. "So what do you have their Rach, is the search on again for a new apartment?" She questions knowing the trio has wanted to move for a while but has yet to find a place they all agree on. Rachel nods her response.
The waitress comes over "Do you both know what you'd like to drink?" she asks
"Two mimosas please" Tina orders for the both of them.
Rachel looks up from the menu 'Shit, how am I going to get out of this one?' she thinks. "Um... actually I'll just take a regular orange juice please" she corrects.
Tina turns to Rachel the shock evident on her face. They always have mimosas when they go to breakfast. "You have something you'd like to share Rachel?" she questions the diva. She and the rest of the gang have been aware of both Quinn and Santana's condition since senior year of high school.
"Don't be ridiculous Tina" she dismisses the accusation and reaches for her phone that just vibrated on the table. It's a text from Quinn.
- Hey baby girl. I'm really sorry for the way I acted this morning, ;( please forgive me?
Rachel unable to stop the smile that spreads across her face, Tina comments "Will you please stop sexting when you're in my presence?!"
Rachel responds to Quinn's message before addressing her friend.
- All is forgiven baby. I'm sorry for how I acted too. I know you're just trying to make the best out of a bad situation. I just miss you so much when you're gone! Xo
She sends the message to Quinn and then puts her phone back in her purse "For your information, I was not "sexting"..." she actually does the air quotes when she says the last part."Quinn and I had a disagreement this morning, and she was apologizing."
The waitress returns with their drinks "Here you go ladies, one mimosa for you" she says while placing the glass in front of Tina. "And one orange juice for you, Miss Berry." Rachel looks up at the sound of her name. It's not that she's not use to people recognizing her from her five year run as Fanny Brice on Funny Girl but the plays been wrapped for the past couple months and the attention she was receiving has dwindled with its closing. "I'm sorry to bother you, but I absolutely loved you as Fanny. I saw your performance on opening night and it was mind blowing. Would it be too much to ask for your autograph?" She questions shyly.
Tina is used to the attention Rachel receives and isn't phased by the request at all. Rachel of course grants the waitresses request and goes a step further and asks if she would like to take a picture with her "Oh my gosh yes! I'd love to. Thank you!"
After the waitresses fan girl moment has passed, they place their order. The waitress returns about 10 minutes later with their food. A fruit salad for Rachel with some raisin toast and eggs benedict for Tina.
"Oh my goodness, this looks and smells delicious!" Tina exclaims.
Rachel excuses herself from the table and quickly makes her way to the bathroom. Tina finds her sudden departure odd and follows her.
She had just finished emptying what little contents she had in her stomach and walks out of the stall only to be stopped dead in her tracks at seeing Tina leaning against the wall with her arms crossed and eye brow raised "Now is there something you'd like to share with me?"
Rachel doesn't answer her right away, and walks to the sinks to wash her hands and rinse her mouth out 'I'm going to need to start bringing a toothbrush with me again' she thinks. When she's satisfied she's done all she can to get the taste out of her mouth she turns to Tina who is still standing there hand on her hip waiting for the diva to confirm her suspicions. Rachel lets out a long breath "I'm pregnant ok. Are you happy now?" Rachel bites out in anger as she wasn't able to keep her morning sickness in check.
Tina jaw falls open in shock. Yes she had her suspicions but having them confirmed is a whole other ball game she has so many questions swirling around in her head she starts spitting them out as quickly as she thinks them "OMG! How far along are you? Have you told Quinn and Santana? Oh god who's is it?!"
"Calm down Tina. I'll answer all your questions, but can we please go back to the table? I'm really hungry." Rachel asks while walking to the door and holding it open for Tina to walk through.
It's 11:45 after they finished breakfast with Tina wanting to go window shopping since finding out the news and she insisted they go peruse the local stores for ideas. With Rachel needing to kill time until she met up with Santana, she didn't see the harm. They are just leaving a little baby boutique where Tina insisted Rachel register at.
"Remember Tina, we don't want the news to get out until were ready. So please don't tell anyone, including Mike." Rachel says while turning to Tina and pointing her finger at her accusingly, knowing how much of a gossip queen she can be.
Tina waves her hand in a dismissive gesture "I know. I know. I won't say anything, I promise. Oh I'm so excited though! Olivia is going to be soooo excited, especially if one is a girl. She keeps asking when the stork is going to bring her a baby sister. With Oliver getting older he's not as attentive to her. Even if they're both boys she's still going to be so excited to have a new baby around, so thank you for helping Mike and I dodge that bullet" She says before hugging Rachel.
"Um you're welcome... Are you heading back to the Studio to pick up the kids?" Rachel asks Tina.
Tina shakes her head no "I'm going to run some errands since I'm kid free. Oliver has his game system and doesn't really bother Mike while he's working and Olivia was really excited to get to spend the day dancing with her Aunty B. I can walk with you though if you want?"
"That's not necessary, but I appreciate it." replies Rachel
"Ok, well I'll catch up with you later. Congratulations by the way, I'm so happy for you three!" Tina says before hugging Rachel one more time and turning to leave in the opposite direction.
Santana and Kyle's meeting is just wrapping up "I'm so happy you decided to sign with our label. You won't be disappointed I promise." Santana tells Kyle while shaking his hand.
"Me too. I think it's a good fit, I like the vibe in here... and I love the portraits" He responds and looks around the room.
"Thanks! I worked really hard on it... My girlfriend took almost all of those believe it or not, she's got a really good eye." She admits with a smile on her face looking around to the plethora of framed photos Quinn has taken over the years. Even though Quinn is royally pissed at her at this moment in time, she still believes in giving credit where credit is due.
Kyle looks at Santana who is still looking at the photographs as if remembering the stories that go along with each one "I'll say" he says a bit disappointed Santana is off the market. A second later the door opens. Rachel is looking down the hall telling Oliver hello and how big he's getting and hasn't looked in the room yet.
Santana walks to the door waves to Oliver before wrapping her arm around Rachel's waist "Hey baby, perfect timing we we're just wrapping up." she informs and places a kiss to her temple.
Rachel looks in the room "Oh I'm so sorry. I didn't realize you were still in a meeting, I should have knocked. How rude of me."
Kyle brushes it off, "It's all good. We were finished. Santana here was actually just showing me the pictures you took. They are really good."
Rachel looks to Santana who just shrugs her shoulders the small gesture giving Rachel permission to correct her newly signed artist.
"Actually... I didn't take those. I couldn't figure out how to work the camera needed for such amazing photos if my life depended on it." She confesses while walking to one of her favorite pictures. It's of the three of them. Their backs to the camera, they're looking out over a sea of trees with a breathtaking blue sky they had come across a clearing on a hiking trip Quinn insisted on getting a photo to remember it by. Quinn had set up the time delay feature in order to have all three of them in the photo.
"Oh... ah... I'm sorry Santana, but didn't you say your girlfriend took these pictures?" He asks thoroughly confused.
Santana chuckles "Yeah, but not this one." She points to Rachel who's still staring at the picture. "She's more efficient in front of the camera than behind it" She winks at Rachel who has turned away from the picture and is walking back to the Latina. Kyle still standing there with a confused look on his face. Rachel stands next to Santana and puts her arm around her waist, Santana does the same.
"She meant our girlfriend Quinn" Rachel clarifies.
"Ah, I gotcha." Kyle nods thinking he's caught up to speed.
Rachel and Santana share a glance, there not ashamed of there polyamorous relationship but there's no reason to have to spell it out to this guy. This is a business relationship. The people that truly matter in their lives are aware and accept and respect them wholeheartedly.
After Kyle has left with plans to start recording his next album as soon as his tour is finished; Rachel and Santana make their way to Santana's office. Rachel sits down in the middle of the couch, while Santana walks to her desk to grab her phone. Planning to check and see if she's missed any calls while she was wooing Kyle.
Santana walks to the couch and sits on the right side. Rachel lies down with her head in Santana's lap. "Do you have any specific place in mind for lunch mi amore?" Santana asks Rachel and then begins to run her fingers through the divas hair.
Rachel has her eyes closed and shakes her head no "Have you heard from Quinn? Do you know if she's going to be able to join us?"
Santana lets go of Rachel's hair lays her left hand over Rachel's stomach "Not since this morning" she informs while picking her phone off of the side table "But I didn't have my phone on me while Kyle was here." Santana unlocks her phone and notices 5 missed calls from Quinn and 3 messages asking where she and Rachel are.
"Shit!" She says while sitting up a bit disturbing Rachel's position.
Rachel sits up quickly "What's wrong? Is it Quinn?! Oh no I forgot to take my phone off silent when Tina and I finished breakfast!" She says while scrambling off the couch to get her phone from her purse.
"Yeah she's called me a bunch of times and texted" The Latina explains while trying to return Quinn's calls.
Rachel unlocks her phone and see's she too has several missed calls from Quinn. Before she can share the revelation with Santana, Quinn's ringtone is heard from the hallway and the door swings open.
"Nice of you to finally call me back!" Quinn says bitterly.
So much for keeping the pregnancy a secret for a while huh? And it wasn't even Brittany who spoiled it lol :P
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