''Mommy, mami.'' Nicolas breaths out as he walks into the living room with Ashlynn after they cleaned the kitchen after having lunch. ''Can we talk now?''
Santana nods her head after glancing at her wife and scoots closer to her, Brittany points at the love seat in front of them as Ashlynn walks around and intertwines her hand with Santana's.
''What exactly happened yesterday, mommy?'' Nicolas asks curiously after he sat down and pulled Ashlynn against his side, Brittany bites her lip and sighs.
''I already told all of it yesterday night sweetheart, but we also know that.'' She turns to Ashlynn. ''You can't go back to them Ash, my actions fueled their rage and I won't be the reason they let it all out on you.''
''But I have no where else to go.'' Ashlynn whispers frowning.
''Do you have family that you trust around here?'' Santana asks curiously, Ashlynn shakes her head and scoffs.
''They all see me as the black sheep because I am the aftermath of two cheating.''
''Your grandparents too?'' Brittany runs a hand down her face as she just nods her head and sighs. ''Okay, so..''
''So I have to go back.'' Ashlynn whispers sliding down the couch with her hands covering her face, Santana shakes her head as Nicolas turns to them in concern and stands up pulling Brittany with her.
''You don't have to go back Ash.'' Santana murmurs as they both sit down on the table in front of both teens.
''But I don't have anyone else in my life, nobody who has the time, space and patience to take care of a teen.''
''And that is where you are wrong.'' Brittany breaths out, she smiles slightly as Ashlynn turns to her in confusion and mentions her hand around them with a shrug. ''I think we have enough space don't you think?''
She glances at her wife and raises an eyebrow. ''Do we have enough time babe?''
Santana nods her head and cracks a grin as Nicolas looks between them in shock and Ashlynn frowns in confusion. ''We sure do and we have enough patience to deal with not one but two teens.''
''Are you serious right now?'' Nicolas asks as he sits forward, Brittany nods her head and locks eyes with Ashlynn.
''Santana and I won't allow you to go back home Ash and we also don't want you to stay with people who don't care about you.''
''What we are trying to tell you is, that you are more than welcome to stay here Ash.'' Santana breaths out as the teen just blinks. ''We have more than enough space, time and patience to take care of you too and we want to that is the most important part.''
''We always hated to see you go.'' Brittany continues sighing. ''It always felt wrong even more after we found out what is going on, we just didn't know how to change the situation.''
''But it's still the same.'' Nicolas mumbles as he pulls his girlfriend in his arms, Brittany shakes her head reaching into the drawer where she stored the papers Devin handed her and holds them out for them to read.
''Not quite and we can thank Dev and Dan for that.''
Ashlynn looks down at the papers and licks her lips as she notices that those are guardianship papers, she looks up at Santana and Brittany in surprise as she notices not only her parents autographs but also theirs and blinks. ''How…''
''I am not about to tell you what we had to do for that.'' Brittany breaths out. ''Let's just say that your father definitely felt the same pain that he gave you yesterday.''
''Are you serious?'' Ashlynn asks her voice cracking. ''You already have three children roaming around and I don't want to be a burd…''
''I will stop you right there honey.'' Santana breaths out as she crouches down in front of her, she grabs both of her hands as dugs her head to look into tear filled hazel orbs. ''One you will never be a burden and two yes it might be a change for all of us but we love to have you here Ash.''
''Mami is right.'' Nicolas whispers. ''I would love to have you here babe and it means that they can never hurt you again.''
''Are you really sure?'' Ashlynn asks looking up with tears in her eyes, Brittany nods her head and smiles.
''We are, San and I had the entire morning to talk about it and we both came to the same conclusion.''
''You will be out of harms way and that is the most important factor of why we do it.'' Santana breaths out. ''We love seeing you smile and hate the frowns appearing on your face every time your phone beeps.''
''But the decision is entirely yours Ash, we won't force you to do something you don't want to.'' Brittany breaths out. ''We also know that it's all quite a surprise and that you are probably thinking what it would do to your relationship with Nic.''
''The past two months we practically lived together though.'' Nicolas mumbles as he keeps his arm wrapped around his girlfriend. ''You spend more days here than down the hill.''
Ashlynn bites her lip ans slowly nods her head. ''I know.'' She whispers, she looks up at her boyfriends parents and smiles nervously. ''And you are really sure?''
''We are honey.'' Santana whispers, Ashlynn nods her head and cracks a grin.
''I would love to.'' She giggles as Nicolas immediately hugs her tightly feeling his relief more than hearing his sigh and closes her eyes as he kisses her forehead.
''We do have a few more rules though.'' Santana tells the both of them after watching them peck each others lips with a grin, she leans back into Brittany's arms after scooting between her legs and glances up at her.
She turns back to the teens as Brittany just leans down to kiss her forehead knowing exactly what that means and locks eyes with Ashlynn. ''We have two guest rooms downstairs and one upstairs, you can pick one of them and we will go shopping to turn it into your own.''
''The open door rule still stands unless the both of you are in your own room.'' Brittany adds as Ashlynn just nods her head. ''School is also still the most important thing but.'' She locks eyes with Ashlynn. ''I am pretty sure you would love to keep working for a bit of money.'' She hums as she nods her head and winks. ''My offer to work at the restaurant still stands, I can go over a schedule together with the manager of my restaurant to make sure you won't be powered out.''
''I think I will take you up on that offer.'' Ashlynn breaths out, she glances at her boyfriend and smiles as he just shoots her a wink. ''I would also like to take the room upstairs, do the twins know?''
''They will find out the second we go shopping.'' Brittany breaths out. ''But they will love it, hell they already cling to you whenever you are here so they will love having you around for much longer Ash.''
She glances at the time and smiles. ''It's almost time to pick them up, do the both of you want to join us?'' She stands up after helping Santana up as soon as they nodded their heads and grunts as Ashlynn suddenly tackles them in a hug, she wraps her arm around Nicolas as he just joins the hug and kisses his head as he thanks them softly.
''I have no idea what I can do to thank you for all of this.'' Ashlynn whispers.
''Just keep making our hijo happy.'' Santana whispers as she kisses her temple. ''And keep kicking ass to reach a good future.''
''Just no real ass kicking please.'' Brittany pleads chuckling. ''One call is enough.''
Ashlynn giggles swapping places with her boyfriend so she can properly hug Brittany and nods her head. ''I promise.'' She whispers, Brittany kisses the top of her head and locks eyes with Nicolas.
''That's good.'' She breaths out as he also promises the same, she pulls out of the hug and smiles. ''Go get ready, we will leave in ten minutes.''
She turns to Santana as they both jog off and laughs as she slowly counts down. ''Wait.'' She looks up at Ashlynn as she stops before she exits the living room and raises an eyebrow.
''Yes?''
''I have no clothes here..''
She chuckles as Santana snickers and nudges her. ''Will you give her the bags?'' She asks softly. ''I desperately need a painkiller.'' She kisses Santana's temple as she nods her head and follows Nicolas out of the living room, she pats his shoulder as he just hugs her tightly and kisses his cheek. ''You know mami and I won't sit still knowing someone in our familia is hurting.''
She pulls out of his hug and kisses his forehead. ''Go get ready, I am sure Ash needs a lot of things we need to build up tonight.'' She jogs up the stairs as he walks into his room with a nod of his head and walks into the bathroom to get ready for their shopping trip and to take a painkiller so she can enjoy the trip without too much pain.
Three hours later
Brittany collapses on top of Ashlynn's bed after she moved it against the wall with Nicolas and groans. ''I forgot that I fucking hate building up furniture.''
Nicolas dropping down beside her and cuddles into her side. ''You did all of it with one hand and with a cold, you are crazy mommy.''
Brittany chuckles and kisses his forehead as she feels his head land on her shoulder. ''Mami and I just want Ash to feel home too.''
''Do you think it will be a problem with our relationship?''
''Do you?'' She asks softly, she rubs his back as he shakes his head and smiles.
''The both of you are nine almost ten months together little love, she spend six or more months mostly here and it didn't jeopardize your relationship.'' She murmurs. ''That is why your mami and I set up these rules, so the both of you still have enough time for yourself and can pull back if you need to.''
''How will our familia react?''
Brittany shrugs her shoulders and snickers. ''They all know mami and I think before we act so they will be supportive, uncle P will be bummed that he missed the action but I am glad he did.''
She turns her head to cough in the crook of her arm and grumbles. ''Looks like it's time for another Tylenol.''
''How are you feeling?'' Nicolas asks as he leans up to look at her.
''Better than yesterday only my hand hurts like a bitch.'' Brittany tells him honestly. ''I hope the cold is gone this Saturday, I can't cancel the match and you all have to train the day before because we skipped today's training.''
She slowly sits up as he nods his head and sighs. ''Want to call everyone up?'' She stands up as he hums and kisses his forehead. ''I will quickly grab an Tylenol.'' She walks out of the room chuckling as Nicolas just hollers that everyone can come up and walks into the bedroom, she grabs the package of Tylenol she left on the desk and grabs the bottle of water from her nightstand.
She drops down on her back after swallowing two pills and covers her eyes with her arm groaning softly as she feels her injured hand throb. ''Did too much again?'' She lowers her arm peaking one eye open as she hears her wife's soft voice and smiles sheepishly.
Santana shakes her head with a soft sigh and sits down beside her. ''Babe.''
''It's only my arm.'' Brittany murmurs reasuringly as she tugs her down, she kisses her head as she doesn't fight it and nuzzles her nose in her dark locks. ''The fever is gone, the coughing is pissing me off tho.''
''I know.'' Santana breaths out chuckling. ''You have to listen to your body though, you did way too much today Britt.''
''I know San.'' Brittany murmurs as she turns on her side, she nuzzles her face under her chin and sighs softly. ''Now we only have to talk to the school though, after that I can relax until Nic has training.''
''I will go and talk to the school tomorrow.'' Santana murmurs. ''I will bring them to school after dropping the boys off, you will sleep in tomorrow and relax.'' She runs her fingers up her spine, looking up as she hears a soft knock on the door frame and smiles as she locks eyes with Ashlynn standing in front of Nic with Oliver on her hip. ''Hey kiddos.''
Brittany turns her head grinning as her eyes land on their boys and chuckles as Quinton and Oli scramble over the second the teens placed them down, Nicolas smiles as Quinton crawls on top of their mommy the second she slowly sat up and walks in with his arm wrapped around Ashlynn. ''We will tuck them in today.'' He breaths out. ''They just wanted to say good night.''
Brittany nods her head kissing Quinton's head as he hugs her tightly and lovingly runs her hand through his blonde locks. ''Sleep tight smiley.'' She murmurs against his forehead. ''I love you.''
''I love you too mommy.'' She smiles as Oliver crawls into her lap after Santana took Quinton from her, smiling lovingly as she hears Quinton's loud giggles the second Santana tickles him and kisses Oli's forehead.
''Mami will bring you all to school tomorrow.'' She whispers after wishing him a good night. ''Don't forget to bring your sport bag home please.''
''We won't mommy.'' Oliver giggles out as she blows a raspberry on his cheek. ''Te amo.''
''I love you too cheeky.'' She places him down as Ashlynn walks over and smiles as she just crouches down to hug her tightly.
''Thank you so much for everything Brittany.'' Ashlynn whispers.
''Stop thanking us.'' Brittany murmurs as she hugs her back. ''It's time to focus on all the happiness you feel Ash.'' She whispers, she pulls out of the hug and kisses her cheek. ''San will talk to the school tomorrow, so they will know too.''
Ashlynn nods her head and smiles. ''Can I give my coach both of your phone numbers?'' She smiles as they nod their heads and picks Oliver up, she chuckles as he giggles loudly and tickles his side. ''Bedtime.'' She breaths out.
''For you too crazy.'' Nicolas announces as he plucks Quinton out of his mami's arms, he laughs as he squeaks loudly and locks eyes with his parents. ''Can we watch a movie in the family room before we go to bed too?''
''You can, don't make it too late alright?'' Santana breaths out. ''Mommy and I will go to bed early today too.''
''Mommy already looks like she will fall asleep any second now.'' Nicolas muses, he leans down to kiss their cheeks and chuckles as his mom just shoots him a tired grin. ''Te amo.''
''We love you too mijo.'' Santana breaths out, she watches the teens walk out of the room after she wished Ash a good night and turns to her wife, she chuckles as she watches her try to bite back a yawn and runs her fingers up her uninjured arm. ''Bath before bed?''
''Will you join me?'' Brittany laughs as Santana just shoots her a look and pushes herself up. ''Why do I ask?''
''No idea, like I will turn that down.'' Santana breaths out chuckling as they walk into the bathroom, she leans over the bathtub to turn on the faucet and she stands back up after adjusting the temperature and turns on her heels.
She helps Brittany take off her shirt and glances at the cast. ''Bag?'' She walks to the sink as she just hums and grabs one of the trash bags they keep in there, she turns to Brittany handing her the bag so she can slide it over her cast arm and crouches down to help her take off her jeans and underwear.
Brittany sighs softly after they fastened the bag and steps into the bath, she sits down scooting forward so Santana can slide in behind her and scoots back humming as the hot water and her wife's arms immediately sooth her aching body.
''Will Liv come over to check out your arm tomorrow?'' Santana asks softly as she kisses her shoulder.
''She will pick me up after her shift.'' Brittany murmurs. ''Papi wants to check it out so I can immediately tell him what happened.''
''He already knows that is why he wants to check out your injuries.'' Santana breaths out chuckling. ''I talked to mami on the phone and he listened too.''
Brittany hums leaning her head back against her shoulder and sighs. ''Liv and I will have a girl day next week Friday.'' She bites her lip as Santana just looks at her with an eyebrow raised and hums. ''She received the call yesterday morning that her father wants to see her, she asked me if I can accompany her.''
''Will you promise me something?''
''I won't hit them.'' Brittany promises through a soft chuckle. ''I will pull Liv away from them the second I notice that they will try shit, I don't like the feeling I have though.''
''What feeling?''
''I don't think he is sick, I think it's just another trick to play with her feelings and Liv agrees.''
''Do you know if Ash has a match next weekend?'' Brittany shrugs her shoulders reaching out to grab her phone and pulls up the app with all soccer teams around LA, she types in Ash's team and scrolls down.
''No she only has training this Tuesday and Thursday.''
''And Nic?''
''He has a match this weekend and a break next.''
''QT too right?''
She nods her head and smiles. ''Yeah QT has his match on Sunday and Oli piano lesson after QT's match.''
''Anna and Snowie asked if we would like to join them in Oaks, I can drive down with the kids and Ab's.''
''So Liv and I can join as soon as we decide to leave.'' Brittany breaths out, she nods her head as Santana hums and turns her head to kiss the underside of her jaw. ''Sounds perfect, I am sure Liv can take the weekend off.''
''We also have to brainstorm about a gift for mami and papi, it will be their wedding anniversary soon.'' Santana murmurs after kissing her forehead.
''Ruby right?''
Santana hums and smiles slightly. ''Yeah forty years.''
''How does a family getaway and a photo shooting with children, honorary children and grand children sound?'' Brittany asks. ''I am sure Puck can take the pictures and we can all dress nicely.''
''Do you think we can excuse the kids for a five days if we offer to home school them? We could invite mami and papi to join us and repeat their honeymoon.''
''Where did they go?''
''Cabo.''
''Yeah we can make that happen.'' Brittany murmurs. ''We can use the weekend to talk about it with Abi and Liv, but I am sure they will immediately agree.''
''We can leave the day after the James Beard Competition.'' She continues softly. ''I will cook something on the fourth for all of us.''
''You have enough to cook that day.'' Santana breaths out chuckling. ''We can invite mami and papi out to dinner after the competition, do you know what you want to make?''
''Yeah I have a few ideas, I will prepare them as soon as I get my hand out of this cast so you all can try and vote.''
''With breadsticks?''
Brittany laughs and nods her head. ''Of course, I also have a new recipe for those.'' She snickers as Santana immediately perks up and tilts her head back to look at her. ''This time filled with mozzarella and garlic and topped with dried tomatoes and herbs.''
''Remind me to work out more.'' Santana whispers chuckling. ''You got to stop cooking so damn good babe, it takes longer to lose weight now.''
''Babe you didn't gain weight the past ten years.'' Brittany muses. ''I will make sure you won't gain weight now either.''
''And how?'' Santana asks curiously, she gulps thickly as she notices her sultry grin and groans. ''Baaabe.''
''Yes?''
''You are sick and injured.'' She grumbles. ''Don't start things, I won't allow you to finish.'' She groans as Brittany just chuckles hotly and drops her head on her shoulder. ''I just cock blocked myself.''
''We are lesbians.'' Brittany whispers in amusement. ''It's called cunt blocking love.'' She laughs as Santana shoots her an unamused glare and turns her head to kiss her softly. ''I will behave.'' She promises softly. ''For now.'' She adds as she hears her soft sigh in relief.
Santana grumbles softly, shaking her head as she hears Britt's soft snicker and taps her abs. ''Let's dry off and go to bed.'' She whispers against her naked shoulder as she coughs. ''Take some cough syrup before you lay down please.''
She stands up as she groans and climbs out of the tub. ''I know you hate it, but it will help babe.'' She grabs her bathrobe and holds Brittany's out for her to step into, she pecks her lips as she just sighs and grabs the bottle of cough syrup. ''And it will knock you out, you will need the rest babe.''
''I know.'' Brittany breaths out through a soft grumble, she takes the small cup she holds out and downs it in one go.
Santana chuckles as she watches her face scrunch up and holds up a cup with water, she kisses her temple as she shoots her a softened glare and winks. ''Stop glaring at me, let's cuddle and sleep.''
She leads her out of the bathroom as she just hums and pulls the covers back, she slides into the bed immediately wrapping her arms around Brittany as she snuggles close with a yawn and kisses her forehead. ''Don't even think about fighting exhaustion.'' She whispers. ''Sleep Britt-Britt.''
''I will good night love, I love you.''
''I love you too mi amor.'' Santana whispers against her damp locks, she runs her hand up her back over the bathrobe she wears and pulls the comforter up. ''Good night Britt-Britt.''