''Ladies and gentlemen.'' Puck calls out as he stands up his hand intertwined with Quinn's, he smiles lovingly as he sees Brittany signing what he says for Santana and shoots her a grateful smile. ''We all would like to thank you for celebrating our special day with us.''

''Yeah it was amazing but to be quit honest we are beat, thank you all for the lovely gifts and for taking a day off to spend it with us.'' Quinn continues with a grin. ''But we are going home enjoying the rest of our day together, feel free to stay as long as you want the bar has an open end!''

Puck laughs as Brittany and Sam catcall and flips them off. ''Shut up you two and thank you for the awesome surprise it definitely made this day more special.'' He locks eyes with Brittany and raises an eyebrow. ''Catch up tomorrow?''

''Lunch?'' Brittany asks. ''I am staying with aunt H tonight so just text me, I can come over.''

''Sounds perfect B.'' Quinn replies with a loving smile as they walk around hugging everyone, she stops behind Brittany before her husband reaches her and leans down wrapping both of her arms around her shoulders kissing her head. ''Glad to be able to hug your fit ass again.''

Brittany laughs standing up and properly hugs her. ''Yea, yea smarty I know you love my ass.''

''Hands off sis, mine.'' Puck warns snickering, Brittany smirks pulling out of Quinn's hug and laughs.

''You can have her, you know she is not my type.'' She laughs as Quinn scoffs and hugs Puck kissing his cheek. ''I am happy to see you so happy Noah.'' She whispers in his ear. ''Enjoy your night, love you.''

''Love you too B, don't party too much alright?''

Brittany pulls back and shakes her head smiling reassuringly. ''Don't worry I won't party at all, I am going to head out and walk along the shore for a bit.''

Puck nods his head kissing her forehead and intertwines his hand with Q's. ''Sounds like a plan, see you tomorrow.''

''See you tomorrow Noah.'' She watches them walk out chuckling as cheers and whistles follow them out and turns back to the small group still sitting, she knocks on the table locking eyes with everyone smiling as she sees Santana's eyes on her too and lifts her hands so she can clearly sign what she says. ''I am going to head out too, I won't pass up on a stroll on the beach before going home so yeah we will see each other whenever.''

She turns to face Santana and smiles kindly. It was nice to meet you Santana. She looks at the little boy contently sitting in her lap drawing and smiles as he looks up the second Santana nudges him softly. It was nice to meet you buddy, see you soon alright?

Diego smiles brightly nodding his head and drops his crayons to sign back. It was nice to meet you too B, see you soon!

Holly smiles lovingly watching the interaction and stands up to hug her, she pulls back after kissing her cheek and holds out her car keys. ''Here you can take my car driving back, see you at home okay?''

''What about you?'' Brittany asks in confusion, Holly chuckles and nods her head to Sam and Mercedes.

''Sam and Cedes are giving me a ride, don't forget to drop your bag in my trunk.''

''I will walk to the car with you B.'' Sam tells her his big dopey smile, Brittany chuckles and nods her head.

After hugging Mercedes and waving at Santana and Diego, she follows Sam out and grabs her bag out of the back of Mercedes's car. She drops it into Holly's car standing right beside Mercedes hers and drops it in the back making sure to lock the car, she takes off her formal jacket placing it on the passenger seat and drops her cap on top of it.

Sam pulls her in a hug the second she closes the door and kisses her cheek. ''See you soon?''

''You know it, we still have that job interview together in three days.''

''Oh right, I totally forgot.'' Sam mutters laughing, Brittany rolls her eyes and snickers.

''I know, I will call you a day before and will pick you up so please make sure you are ready.''

Sam nods his head and chuckles. ''I will promised.''

Brittany nods her head kissing his cheek and pats his shoulder. ''Alright, see you in a few days Sam.''

She smiles as he nods his head walking back to the party and takes off her shoes, she throws them in the trunk of Holly's car and walks out onto the beach humming at the familiar feeling of the soft sand between her toes.

She walks along the shore gazing at the waves crashing and sighs contently as the feeling of complete peacefulness takes over her body, after walking for another mile she stops in front of a big rock and sits down still close enough to the sea to hear nothing but the waves crashing and the seagulls squeaking.

She leans her head back against the stone closing her eyes after taking off her shirt leaving her in a skin tight tank top and enjoys the late sun rays hitting her body, she bites her lip as the soft sounds of a plane fills her ears and quickly squeezes her eyes tight shut clenching her hands in a fist.

Flashback

''Pierce behind you!''

''Hold on tight Evans!'' Brittany mutters through her headset as she pulls the control wheel in her hands back feeling the nose of the jet move upwards fast, she turns the wheel keeping her eyes straight forward and slowly allows the wheel to settle back in it's origin position. ''Got ya fucker.'' She mutters pushing the button on her left.

''Woohoo enemy down!'' Sam cheers into his headset. ''I repeat enemy down, Lightning hit them right after a damn looping roll!''

Brittany allows a small smile to break through hearing him yell her nickname and reclines back in her seat.

''Copy that good work Lightning, report back to base.''

''On our way sir.'' Brittany replies into her headset setting course back to their base.

End of flashback

Brittany tenses snapping out of her flashback as she feels someone nudge her feet and quickly sits up trying to scramble up, Santana quickly takes a step back softly cursing herself for scaring a soldier and gently hold up her hands keeping her eye on her son playing slightly behind Brittany. Sorry I didn't want to scare you, I thought you fell asleep.

Brittany slowly shakes her head running a hand through her hair and sighs, she circles her fist pointed inwards with her thumb up over her chest and shoots Santana a reassuring smile. No I am sorry for reacting like that, I was just lost in thoughts.

Santana just shakes her head and smiles slightly. Are you okay?

Brittany scoots over mentioning to the spot beside her silently asking her if she wants to sit and smiles as she takes the silent invitation, she turns sideways so she is facing her and nods her head. Yeah it just takes a bit of time to get adjusted to the noises around, heard a plane and that moved me back to a mission a few years ago.

Santana slowly nods her head in understanding frowning inwardly at the weird feeling of security she feels herself and leans against the rock. Is it weird being back home? I mean how long ago is it?

Brittany holds up three fingers and bites her lip. Three years and yeah it's kinda weird but also really nice to be back knowing I don't have to wait for another phone call pulling me away from my family ever again.

So you retired?

Brittany gulps thickly and shrugs. Kinda? I She pauses and wipes her trembling hands on her legs, she locks eyes with Santana and shrugs. Sam and I got into a horrifying crash that had all of our brothers and sisters thinking we never came out alive, only by some quick thinking and luck on our sides we managed to get out seriously injured. She slowly explains. It happened eight months ago but my time to heal up enough took this long, Sam just stayed with me during that time and supported me through everything.

Santana tilts her head seeing the pain written all over the blonde face and slowly reaches out placing her hand on Brittany's, she freezes as she feels a shock coursing through her body and tries to retract only holding still as she feels Brittany softly squeeze her hand. Sorry I didn't mean to pry. She signs slowly with one hand while also mouthing it so the blonde will understand.

Brittany shakes her head and smiles reassuringly. It's okay. She nods her head to Diego as she sees him playing in the sand and chuckles. He is having fun. She lifts her hand up to her chin and moves it down pointing to Diego right after. How old is he?

Santana glances over at her son shooting him a loving grin as he looks up from the shells he is playing with and waves back as he waves at them with a big toothy grin, she turns back to Brittany and holds up five fingers. Five and a ball of energy, he loves the beach but we don't come here often because it's mostly very crowded and we hate it because I can't keep my eyes on him and he can't play with the other kids because they make fun of him.

Brittany rolls her eyes and sighs. Yeah sometimes kids can be little assholes. Her eyebrows raise in surprise as Santana actually giggles and quickly shakes her head as she quickly covers her mouth blushing knowing exactly that a sound came out. No, no don't be embarrassed please.

She slowly reaches forward gently clasping her fingers around Santana's wrist and pulls it down, she locks eyes with her and smiles kindly. She moves her hand up to her own face circling it with an open palm and points at her ear moving an open hand away from it. That was a beautiful sound, my reaction was not meant to make fun of you.

Santana blushes as she sees the truth in Brittany's icy blue orbs and swallows thickly. That is the first time someone called it beautiful. She confesses shyly. Diego and I try to prevent using our voices because some people would laugh at how weird it sounds, we just mouth the words for those who don't understand sign.

Brittany slowly nods her head in understanding and sighs. The world is a cruel place but don't hide your awesomeness, I understand why you do it but I will promise you and. She points at Diego. Him that I will never laugh if it happens again, your giggle was cute and it surprised me a bit.

Santana raises an eyebrow as Brittany glances behind her furrowing her brows as she smirks in amusement before she can reply and jumps as she feels something cold run down her back, Brittany laughs as she sees Diego dumping the last bit of his water bottle down his mothers shirt and shakes her head in amusement as Santana turns to the little boy in shock.

Santana quickly jumps up as she sees the signature Lopez smirk playing on her sons lips and shakes her head, she runs after him as he turns on his heels trying to get away and shakes her head.

Brittany leans against the rock smiling lovingly as she hears little giggles escaping Diego the second Santana hoists him up and laughs as she drops him down on his back in the soft sand and kneels beside him tickling his side making him laugh louder. ''So darn cute.'' She breaths out watching the cute scene in front of her.

Santana stops tickling her son as he taps her hands a silent message they both agreed on as he has trouble breathing and looks down at him, she smiles reassuringly as he worries his bottom lip between his teeth because of all the laughing he did and gently shakes her head while subtly moving it in Brittany's direction silently telling him to look over.

Diego turns his head to look at the blonde still cautious because everyone just laughs at him and his mami but blinks in shock as he sees the loving smile on the blondes face, he turns to his mami and frowns.

Santana chuckles softly and leans down to kiss his head, she moves her hand between them keeping her body straight so it covers her sign for Brittany and moves her right hand to her left pointer finger grabbing the tip of it between her right thumb and pointer finger. Special

Diego nods his head in agreement sitting up so his little body is secured from the blondes view and he moves his little hand to his head, quickly moving it down to his chest and points to Brittany sitting behind his mami. I like her.

Santana smiles lovingly running his hand through his dark blonde locks and leans down kissing his forehead. I do too mijo.

Diego smiles brightly scrambling up to his feet and sprints around his mami to the blonde, Santana turns around frowning in confusion at her sons sudden happy smile and her eyebrows raise in surprise as she watches him take a running jump at Brittany.

Brittany gasps softly after watching the little boy sprint to her as fast as he can and quickly catches him as he jumps towards her, she looks at Santana over his shoulder as he hugs her tightly tucking his head under her chin and bites her lip as she sees the loving smile overtaking her face. Oh damn I am fucked.

She thinks to herself as she feels her stomach jump knowing she will do everything in her power to make that smile appear more often on the Latina's face, she looks down at the boy as he pulls out of the hug and smiles lovingly. Hey buddy. She signs as soon as he is settled comfortably in her lap facing her.

Diego smiles brightly and quickly moves his hand making her focus completely on him and not on the gorgeous Latina walking over to them. Hi B, thank you so much for not laughing at us.

She smiles sadly and slowly moves her hands so he can understand her fully. You don't need to thank me for that Diego and it makes me sad that you think you have to, sadly people can be huge bullies even adults but they just don't understand how special and. She makes a C form with her hand keeping her fingers apart and moves it diagonally in front of her face. Awesome you and your mother are.

She smiles sadly as he tears up and slowly reaches out gently cupping his cheek, she wipes away a tear that runs down his cheek and sighs. I mean every word buddy. She signs one handed making sure he understands. Don't let people tell you otherwise.

Diego shakes his head and quickly leans up wrapping his little arms around her shoulders once again, Brittany runs her hand down his back as she feels his tears slide down her neck and gently runs the other through his locks looking at Santana as she sits down behind him.

Santana gulps shooting her a sad smile and shrugs. This is the first time ever that someone told him or us that, you don't even know how much it means to see the joy on his face and that he teared up well he does that what I felt the second you told me that my giggle is beautiful.

Brittany sighs sadly keeping one hand running down Diego's back and uses the other to communicate with Santana. Just like I told him, I mean every damn thing I just said and whenever we are hanging out and some fucker tries to make fun of you, bitch will be facing hell.

Santana raises an amused eyebrow and bites her lip. I believe you She glances at her son seeing him relax in the blonde's hold and takes out her phone glancing at the time, she turns back to the blonde and smiles slightly. I think it's time to walk home, he is getting too heavy to carry the whole way so I hope he at least makes it halfway before he gets too tired.

Walk? Brittany signs with an eyebrow raised. Where do you live?

Pasadena

Brittany shakes her head and frowns. That is probably over an hour walk. She signs looking shocked. My aunt lives their too, can I drive the two of you?

Santana looks at her son biting her lip knowing she has no seat and frowns slowly shaking her head. I don't have a seat for D.

Brittany holds up a finger telling her to wait a second and takes out her own phone, she quickly googles a store selling a car seat nearby and taps the first one that is the nearest and still open.

She pushes the call button lifting it up to her ear and slowly stands up adjusting her hold on Diego, she looks at Santana nodding her head to the parking lot as she talks to the seller on the phone asking him if he has a car seat fitting for a five year old on stock and asks him to reserve it for them and that they will be there in a few.

She leads Santana to Holly's car and unlocks it, she leans against it still holding the little boy and shoots the Latina a reassuring smile as she looks at her in confusion. There is a store a few minutes away that sells car seats, we can either drive there or I will quickly run down while the both of you sit here in the car to warm up a bit.

Brittany. Santana signs slowly looking at her in amazement, Brittany shakes her head with a kind smile and opens the back door slowly placing the boy in. She pulls back looking at him and winks.

What do you say to a drive home buddy?

You drive? Diego asks smiling cutely, Brittany nods her head and smiles.

Yes but first I will quickly grab a seat for you can't drive off without having you safe right? She winks as he nods his head giggling and reaches for her jacket on the passenger seat holding it out for him as she notices a slight shiver. Here use this as a blanket. She holds up the car keys and chuckles as he looks at her with a big grin. Can you keep these safe for me? I will be back in a few alright?

She stands back up as he nods his head and turns on her heels looking at Santana knowing she caught everything she told Diego, she opens the passenger seat door and shrugs. Your little boy agreed, now please sit and I will be back in a few.

Santana shakes her head looking at the blonde and points at the right side of her head with her pointer finger moving it in a circle. Are you crazy?

Brittany raises an eyebrow and laughs. No I am Brittany, now sit.

Santana laughs at her reply and shakes her head. You really don't have to She stops as Brittany tilts her head holding up a finger telling her to wait and frowns, Brittany opens the trunk grabbing her boots and slips them on after cleaning her feet.

She looks back at Santana and winks. I know I don't have too but I want to, now will you please get in the car and relax? I won't take long.

Santana raises an eyebrow as the blonde turns on her heels after shooting her one last smile and blinks as she sees her take off in a sprint amazed at her speed, she slowly slides into the passenger seat turning her head to look at her son and sees the shit eating grin on his face.

She tilts her head in confusion and raises an eyebrow, she holds up her pointer finger and moves it in a come hither motion her finger pointing up. What?

Diego smiles bigger and shrugs forming a heart with his fingers, he sticks the tip of his tongue out through his teeth his smile growing a lot bigger and shakes his head. You like B

Santana's eyebrows raise in shock and she quickly shakes her head. We just met mijo, please don't do that around her.

Diego tilts his head seeing the blush creeping up his mami's cheeks and shrugs. We are alone now and you are blushing mami, you never laughed around anyone but you did around her twice.

Santana sighs knowing her son sees right through her act and bites her lip. I already told you that she is special, you are right I do like her but we just got to know her so no teasing me whenever she is around okay? She smiles lovingly as he nods his head promising her to not tease whenever Brittany is around and leans over the seat running her hand through his hair as she sees the tiredness sleep into his brown orbs. Go to sleep mijo, te amo.

Diego smiles tiredly as she tucks the jacket more firmly around him and tiredly keeps his eyes open to look at her, he holds up his right hand middle and ring finger down and blows her a kiss. I love you too