They make it to the train station right on time; only to find out their train has been delayed by half an hour.
"Ugh see Q, I could have gotten my sleeps on for longer," Santana whines as she slumps into one of the chairs.
"Yeah and we could have finished in the shower," Rachel whispers into the blond's ear before taking the seat next to the Latina.
Quinn blushes thinking about the little tease before huffing. "How was I supposed to know the train would be delayed?" She defends as she sits in the chair next to Rachel.
Rachel places her hand on Quinn's thigh. "Aww baby we are only teasing you," she ends with a kiss to the blond's cheek.
"Yeah babe... I'm gonna go grab some lunch from the shake shack while we wait," Santana informs while standing and kisses each girl before leaving.
Santana returns about 10 minutes later with two bags and a drink holder with three shakes. She sits the bags down in her previous spot and hands out the shakes. "My ladies, strawberry for you babe, and vanilla for you Estrella."
She sits her own in the seat and starts to hand out the food. "Turkey burger for miss prego," she says with a wink. "And double cheese burger with bacon for you Q... And this bag is full of fries." She holds up the second bag while sitting down to enjoy her own double cheeseburger and chocolate shake.
Rachel takes a long sip from her shake and moans from how good they taste. "Mmmm their shakes are soooo good! Thanks for going San."
Quinn nods her head while taking a second large bite of her burger. "Yep and they have the best burgers! Thanks babe," she manages while still chewing on her food.
"You two are really going to have to work on your table manners before the babies are able to copy you." Rachel chastises before taking a bite of her own turkey burger.
"Train A to Ohio will be arriving in 10 minutes," is heard over the stations intercom.
Quinn stands brushing her hands together and wiping the crumbs from her lap. "We better get to the platform." She gathers the trash and throws it away in the nearby bin, before gathering her luggage and taking one of Rachel's.
Santana does the same with her own and takes Rachel's other bag.
"I can carry my own bags guys," Rachel pouts with her hands on her hips.
"We know baby but why would you when we can?" Quinn kisses her cheek before heading in the direction of the train.
"And you think she's gonna let you help move," Santana says while laughing and follows after the blond. She notices Rachel isn't beside her and stops to look over her shoulder. "You coming babe?"
Rachel just rolls her eyes, picks up her purse and catches up with the Latina.
They take their seats, Rachel by the window with Quinn to her left. Santana takes the window seat across from Rachel after storing the luggage.
"So we will be arriving in Lima at 3:30 now. Have you told your dads about the delay yet baby?" Quinn questions.
"Um about that..." Rachel looks between the two guiltily.
"Oh god, what did you do?" Santana asks.
"So I figured since we would be getting in so late, we could rent a car and stay at the Dragon Fly for the night; get up and have breakfast. I also thought of a cute way to deliver the news, so we will need to stop by the mall first and then each of us would show up on our respective parents door steps. That way they will all be surprised." Rachel confesses her little plan.
Santana and Quinn just laugh at the diva's quick winded explanation.
"So what is this cute way of delivering the news?" Quinn turns in her seat better to see the diva.
"Yeah what other surprises have you cooked up in that pretty little head of yours?" Santana adds.
Rachel smiles, "So I thought we could wake up early tomorrow have breakfast at IHOP and then go to the mall and pick out little onzies that have cute little saying on them like 'world's greatest grandpa', and then wrap them up with a copy of the sonogram pic and give them to them at dinner." She looks between her girlfriends for approval.
Santana and Quinn share a look each smiling before replying.
"That is a very cute idea Estrella, I'm game ... But don't you think Shelby will feel left out?" Santana points out.
Rachel looks a little saddened that she hadn't thought of that herself.
Quinn places her hand on the divas knee. "We can get her a onzie also I'm sure they have ones that say "world's greatest nana" or something, we can get her and Will one and give it to them when we get back." She reassures her.
Santana nods, "Yeah I'm sure she'll understand and well tell them to keep it a secret until we get back just in case... So have you thought of how or when we should tell them Rach?"
Rachel perks up after having the little set back resolved. She sits up straighter and folds her hands tougher in her lap. "Actually I have, after seeing how difficult it was to get through the dinner with mom and Will before telling them, I think we should do it as soon as possible."
"Yeah I think that's wise," Quinn agrees.
"We could organize a dinner for everyone tomorrow night and tell them all at once," Santana suggests.
"That's an excellent idea San! I'll start working on the menu," Rachel says while rummaging through her purse for a notepad and pen.
They've been on the train for the past 4 hours. After finalizing the menus for the dinner they each went about on their own little tasks. Santana is going back and forth between the books of names, Quinn is reading the book about twins and Rachel was looking over the script Michael gave to her at their meeting before falling asleep on Quinn's shoulder.
Quinn begins to fidget in her seat. Ever since the accident, she has problems with her back. The train seats aren't that comfortable especially when you have been sitting on them for four hours and her back is starting to feel the effects. Her movements wake the sleeping brunette.
Rachel sits up and rubs her hand over her eyes. "Mmm what's wrong baby?"
Santana hearing the question sits the book down and looks at Quinn.
Quinn stands from her seat and tries to stretch some wincing in the process. "Nothing just these seats aren't all that comfortable, that's all," she tries to mask her pain, not wanting to worry the overly hormonal and emotional brunette.
She sits backs down with another wince that doesn't go unnoticed by the diva. "Here let me massage it baby, lean forward," knowing better than to argue, Quinn scoots to the edge of the seat and lays down on her legs wrapping her arms under her, a stretch she would do for Cheerios.
"I'm sorry babe I didn't even think about it when I booked the tickets. I'm gonna go grab a drink so you can take some medicine." Santana feels horrible for not taking the blonds previous injury into consideration when buying the tickets. Had she remembered how uncomfortable the chairs were or how long the ride was going to be she would have booked for a cabin instead.
"It's fine babe, I just didn't have time to do my stretches or work out this morning so it's just a little tight that is all," Quinn tries to reassure her girlfriends, however it comes out as a groan. She hates to be doted on and knows how Rachel feels about the accident, she doesn't want this to become some big thing when everything was going so well.
"Still, I'll be back with a bottle of water," Santana says before heading in the direction of the dining cart.
She returns a couple minutes later with a key card and a bottle of water in hand. "They only had a single cabin left," she opens the bottle and hands it to the blond after Rachel gives her two muscle relaxers to take.
"San it's fine really. I'm already feeling better after Rachel's massage and the pills will kick in soon enough," she says trying to dissuade the Latina.
Rachel stands from her seat. "Nonsense, come on Quinn let's get you settled in, and I'll have more room to massage your back better." Rachel holds her hands out for the blond to take.
Santana leads the duo to the cabin. "It's not the coziest or the biggest but it's the last one left," she says while holding the door open for them to walk through.
Quinn takes a seat on the cot. "It's fine San, thank you."
"Now take your shirt off baby and lie on your stomach, I'm gonna rub some icy hot in." Rachel instructs while grabbing the tube of lotion from her purse.
Quinn reluctantly complies and lies down on her stomach with her arms crossed under her head.
"I'm gonna grab your bag Q, I'll be right back." Santana says before leaving.
Santana returns a second later with the bag and Quinn's phone. "Are you sure you don't need anything else babe?"
Quinn shakes her head know as best she can. "I'm fine thanks S"
"Ok if you change your mind just call me or send me a text." Santana kisses them both before leaving the cramped cabin and heading back to their seats.
Rachel is straddling the blond's lower half with her knees on either side of her behind working the medicine into the skin. She's slowly traces the fading scars from the incision lines when Quinn feels a tear drop hit her exposed back.
She turns her head and sees Rachel wiping the tears from her eyes with the backs of her hands careful not to get any of the medicine in her eyes. "Aww baby, please don't cry," she coos and rolls over slowly. She sits up wrapping Rachel's legs around her waist and pulls her into a hug.
Rachel buries her face into the blond's neck "I'm so sorry Quinn!" She chokes out between sobs.
Quinn rubs along the divas back with one hand while holding her neck with the other. "Shh baby, there is nothing for you to be sorry for. The accident wasn't your fault. Please don't cry," she says trying to console her.
"But if I-" Rachel starts to speak but Quinn cuts her off.
"Shh," Quinn pulls back and lifts Rachel's chin so she can look her in the eyes. "Rachel I thought we were past this baby. The accident wasn't your fault. You have nothing to feel guilty about, ok?"
Rachel nods and hugs the blond again. "I know I'm sorry. Here you are in pain and I'm making it all about me. I didn't mean to I swear."
Quinn tightens her grip around Rachel's waist and hugs her tight. "Don't apologize baby, your hormones are all over the place right now, I understand and I'm not in pain any more. You and San made it all better."
Rachel snuggles into Quinn a little more "Promise?"
Quinn nods her head. "Now how about we lay down and get take a little nap before dinner?" She doesn't give Rachel a chance to answer before she's laying down pulling the diva with her.
"Quinn, this bed is barely big enough for one and with your back I do-" she is cut off by Quinn again.
"It's fine Rach I promise, now close your eyes and get some rest." she moves Rachel's head back to her chest with her left hand before settling it on the divas arm that's laying on her stomach, her right wrapped securely around the brunette shoulders.
Figuring Rachel fell asleep with Quinn, Santana didn't go and bother them. It's been a little over two hours now though and they will be serving dinner in the dining cart soon. She decides to finish the chapter she is on and then wake them up.
"What is a pretty young thing like you doing sitting all alone?" A middle aged slightly balding man with a beer gut asks from the aisle.
Santana doesn't look up from her book but waves him on, "Keep walking."
He doesn't listen and instead sits down in the seat next to her."Oh you're a feisty one, where you headed baby?" he finished laying his arm behind her neck.
Before Santana can tear into the guy her phone goes off, it's a text from Quinn
Hey, Rach got sick can you bring her toiletry bag please?
She still hasn't acknowledged the guy; she's got more important things on her mind. She sends a quick text back letting her know she's on her way before standing up to retrieve the supplies. She moves to walk out into the aisle when the guy stands and blocks her way.
"Whoa how about you and me go grab a bite sweet cheeks," he moves his hand down in attempts to grab Santana's ass.
Santana grabs his arm before he can and pushes him back. "You are SOOO lucky my pregnant girlfriend needs me right now," she emphasizes the words pregnant girlfriend and leaves in the direction of the cabin not giving the guy a second glance.
Back in Quinn and Rachel's cabin:
Rachel wakes up with a feeling she's become all too familiar with as of late with one hand over her mouth, she sits up looking around the room for a trash bin she spots one next to the small table and moves to reach it kneeing Quinn in the groin in the process.
This wakes the blond up one hand shooting between her legs and the other helping her sit up "What are you-"she stops short realizing what woke her sleeping girlfriend.
She sits up and helps to hold the trash can in Rachel's lap while rubbing her back, after fixing her hair into a bun.
Rachel sits the trash can on the ground and leans into Quinn's side. "That turkey burger tasted so much better the first time."
"Aww I'm sorry baby girl I guess we missed your last does of medicine?" The blond inquires.
Rachel shakes her head no. "I took it but with the movement of the train I've felt even more queasy. I took some motion sickness medicine also," she reaches for the box of tissues on the small side table to wipe her mouth.
Quinn brushes the brunette's bangs from her face. "I'm sorry baby, why didn't you say anything to San or I?"
Rachel shrugs her shoulder. "It was nothing, I took some medicine and there's nothing either of you could have done for me. Plus your back was hurting." She throws the used tissue in the trash can.
Quinn cups her face in her hands. "Rach, if you aren't feeling well I want you to tell me, I don't care what I'm doing or what's going on. We could have gotten you some saltines and sprite or something." She places a kiss to her forehead before continuing, "Promise me if you start to feel bad again, you'll tell us please?"
Rachel puts her hands on Quinn's forearms and leans into her hand turning her head to place a kiss to her palm, "I promise."
"Good." Quinn leans in to give Rachel a kiss.
Rachel moves her head slightly making Quinn kiss her cheek instead, "Baby, I just threw up."
Quinn pulls back a little and pouts. "I don't care," and with that she leans again this time effectively claiming the brunette's lips with her own.
There a soft knock at the door before Santana enters the small room. "Geez you two are seriously getting it on in here with that smell," she gestures to the duos intimate embrace and the blonds lack of a shirt.
Rachel hides her face in Quinn's neck out of embarrassment.
"No, I just didn't put my shirt back on after Rachel was done giving me a massage." Quinn explains.
Santana gives her a disbelieving look. "A likely story," she says while tying the bag and sitting the entire can outside the door. She re-enters the room and sits on the bed in between Rachel and Quinn. "How are my two amores feeling?" She asks while handing Rachel the toiletry bag and Quinn her shirt.
Quinn answers first. "My back is feeling much better thanks to you two. Thanks again babe," she says while putting her shirt on and kisses the Latinas cheek.
Santana nods and sits back a little leaning against the wall. "That's good… What about you Rach?" She turns to the diva.
Rachel holds up the clear plastic bag. "Oh you know nothing a little mouth wash and tooth brush won't fix. I am tired though."
"Well let's go eat a little dinner and you two can come back in here and finish what I walked in on," she teases the brunette before kissing her and standing holding a hand out for each girl to take while standing. "I'll even put the trash can back in here to set the mood for you," she adds.
Rachel jaw drops. "Santana! That's just gross and like Quinn said we weren't doing anything," she slaps the Latina on the shoulder.
"Ow!" Santana puts her hand on her shoulder in mock pain.
Quinn hits her other shoulder making the brunette hold her other shoulder, "So abusive!" Santana cries.
"You deserved it…She's only teasing you baby," she tells the diva while walking in front of the duo to open the door." She held her hand out to Rachel, "Now come on lets go freshen up before we eat"
Rachel and Quinn find the nearest bathroom while Santana heads to the dining hall to grab a table.
Holy cannoli 195 followers, AMAZING! Thank you to every one of you. I'm sooo happy you all are enjoying the story, I hope this chapter doesn't disappoint.
For those of you who haven't already, don't forget to check out the first 3 chapters of the prequel ;)
Also I just finished re-watching Gilmore Girls so the Dragon Fly Inn was in my head figured I'd pay a little homage.
Special thanks to Forevergleek9615 for your time, suggestions and input!