Tracy Anderson

Disclaimer: I do not own Glee.

A/N: The Flicka song is "My Little Girl," and Beth's song is "Beth."

Not all children know the names of the songs they like.

A/N2: To my followers.

Thanks for staying with me. I don't know you,

But I am glad you stuck with me.

A/N 3: I tried working with a beta, and they didn't help.

They made my writing seem like English was my second language.

Chapter 1: Thicker Than Water

Noah Puckerman entered Tracy Anderson's hospital room, carrying two cappuccinos and two coffees. He quietly approached Tracy's grandfather, Burt Hummel, who sat beside her bed. Gently, he handed Tracy's parents, Kurt and Blaine, the cappuccinos, ensuring they had their preferred beverages.

Noah sat beside Burt, the two exchanging a nod of acknowledgment. The atmosphere in the room was tense, filled with worry and concern for Tracy's well-being. Noah hoped that the warm drinks would provide some comfort amidst the anxiety.

Tracy's hospital room had cards, flowers, and well-wishes from friends and loved ones. The walls were painted in soothing pastel colors, creating a serene ambiance. Medical equipment hummed softly in the background, a reminder of Tracy's current condition.

Kurt and Blaine sat close to Tracy, holding her hand and whispering words of encouragement. Their expressions reflected exhaustion and worry, but their love for their daughter was evident in their eyes.

Noah observed the scene, offering support without intruding on the family's privacy. He knew his presence could speak volumes, providing solace in difficult times. As Kurt's friend, he wanted to be there for Kurt's loved ones, even if it meant simply sitting by their side.

Amid their collective concern, Noah hoped his gesture offered a small respite. He understood the importance of finding comfort in familiar routines, even in the face of uncertainty.

Noah stayed by Burt's side, silently offering his support. He knew that there would be challenges ahead, but he was determined to be there for them every step of the way.

Kurt's attention turned to the bandage on Noah's arm. It stood out against his pale skin, a stark reminder of something Kurt hadn't noticed before. He was about to ask Noah about it when a nurse entered the room, interrupting their conversation.

The nurse's words hung in the air, breaking the silence. They had found a blood donor. Kurt's mind raced, trying to make sense of the situation. He glanced at Noah, who seemed to be holding his breath, anticipation evident in his eyes.

The nurse's gaze shifted toward Noah, and her expression transformed into shock. Kurt's heart skipped a beat. Everything started to fall into place, and he realized what Noah had done. He had become a blood donor for someone he loved.

Kurt knew that Noah adored Tracy. He had seen how Noah's face lit up whenever he spoke about her, pride and love shining through his eyes. But Kurt had never imagined that Noah would go to such lengths to help Tracy fight cancer.

At that moment, Kurt's admiration for his friend grew stronger. Noah's selflessness and unwavering dedication to his daughter were truly remarkable. He had stepped up, offering a part of himself to give Tracy a fighting chance.

As soon as the nurse left the room, Kurt couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. He was proud of Noah but also humbled by his sacrifice. The bandage on Noah's arm now held a deeper meaning, symbolizing the strength and love that flowed through their friendship.

Kurt knew Noah's donation was one small part of Tracy's battle. But it was a significant gesture, a reminder that love knows no bounds and that hope can be found even in the darkest times.

At that moment, Noah made a silent promise to himself. He would support Kurt and Tracy in any way he could, standing by their side as they fought this battle together. And he would never underestimate the power of love or the lengths a person would go to protect the ones they cherished.

Soon, Burt and Blaine left the room, and Kurt said to Noah, "Thank you, Puck."

Noah sighed and said, "After Beth died from COVID-19, I dumped Quinn and didn't want to be another deadbeat Puckerman. The first time I saw Tracy, she reminded me of Beth when she was a baby. When I heard about her cancer, I knew I had to do something. I couldn't save Beth, Kurt. I wasn't about to let Tracy die, too." Soon, Noah's mother, Norah, entered with a bag of Noah's blood and hooked it up to Tracy's I.V.

She looked at Noah as she told Kurt, "Puck made the others give blood a few days ago. He was the last one who did it, and he gave again a few hours ago."

She turns to face Kurt and continues, "Did your uncle Mick tell you he sold Hummel's Tire and Lube to Puck? Or did he mention anything about Puck's gun collection?"

Burt enters, chuckling, and says, "No, but I did."

He sits beside Noah and continues, "After losing Carole to COVID-19, I quit Congress and got a job at the shop."

Noah nudges Burt and whispers, "Quinn stopped coming by because the guys were making fun of you and Mr. H dating."

Norah looks at Kurt and says, "You have nothing to worry about. Burt is not my type, and working here keeps me busier than Burt was when you were a kid." Soon, her pager goes off, and she rushes out of the room.

After the blood transfusion, Tracy finds Noah beside her, asleep. She hears someone crying before Noah's ex-girlfriend, Quinn Fabray, exits the bathroom. Quinn is about to leave when Tracy says, "He's hurting too, Queenie. Noah loves you. He misses your Aunt Beth, too."

Quinn breaks down again and says, "Tracy, I came here because I miss Beth, too. Uncle Puck and I haven't seen her since she was a baby. You're the only little girl he has bonded with."

Tracy hugged her and said, "You better keep Nono away from my future boyfriend, and tell my grandpa Burt he can't borrow his guns either."

Quinn chuckles as Noah raises his head and says, "Hey! Come on, Squirt! Don't you want me to help you find your soulmate?"

As Tracy's family enters, she snaps, "Hell, no! You might shoot his leg off! Aunt Sarah still hasn't forgiven you for shooting her boyfriend's foot! She's been yelling at my dad about you since I got sick!"

Quinn stifles her laughter as she whispers, "Sarah's not the only one who vents to your parents, Tracy."

Burt nudges Quinn and whispers, "You better be glad I'm not Norah's type, Quinn." Soon, Noah and Tracy stare at each other with their arms crossed as Tracy's surrogate mother, Rachel St. James, more famously known as Rachel Berry, leads her friends into the room.

Soon, Santana flashed Noah, who was glad Tracy couldn't see her. But this didn't faze him. Then Rachel, Quinn, and Santana flashed Noah, but he still didn't blink. Before long, Rachel told Burt, "Let me guess, she doesn't want Puck to hurt her future boyfriend like he did Sarah's boyfriend."

Soon, Noah sneezed and blinked. Before Tracy could say, "Yay! I win," the others realized his sneeze was fake and thought it was sweet that he would do something like that. Noah soon broke down in tears, and Tracy hugged him while Quinn asked everyone to leave.

Then Quinn sings along with "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers as it plays on TV while she wraps her arms around him. As Noah drifts off to sleep, Quinn looks at Tracy and says, "I asked your parents if Uncle Puck and I could stay with you tonight."

Tracy strokes Noah's head as he sleeps and says, "I know he tricked me, Queenie. I know I'm not Beth, but I love it when he sings the Flicka song to me or the Goodnight, Sweetheart song with my parents."

Soon, Burt enters and asks, "Has Puck been home since he found out about Tracy's cancer?"

The question was for Quinn, but Tracy answered, saying, "No, and he bathes in my hospital bathroom. He also sings Aunt Beth's song or the Flicka song in his sleep." Quinn and Burt looked at Noah but said nothing.

As Tracy drifts to sleep, Burt says, "I hope Puck's blood helps Tracy live. Puck may not be with Kurt, but he is like a third father to Tracy."

Quinn chuckles as Tracy says sleepily, "You think? Why do you think I call him Nono?"

Burt hands Quinn the bag he had in his hand and whispers, "Carole bought these for Puck before she died. I found them on her side of our closet today. Don't tell Kurt, but I'm playing paintball now. I told Carole about our bet when you were pregnant with Beth. She must have bought these as a joke. They look like my clothes, but they don't fit me."

Quinn looked in the bag and chuckled before saying, "I'll leave them here. I bought similar clothes for him already, so he'll probably think I did. I told Blaine about our bet on Kurt's birthday. I made a bet with him after I noticed Tracy's reaction to a picture of Puck dressed as The Hulk on Facebook before they met. Don't tell Kurt, but I know Tracy has a crush on Puck."

Burt chuckled, saying, "They love each other. Come on, Quinn. You heard Tracy. He misses Beth and hasn't left Tracy's side."

Rachel enters as Quinn says, "I'm glad Rachel and Mercedes never figured out that Kurt was in love with Finn before he got you to date his mom."

Rachel chuckled and said, "He didn't have to, but I knew Finn wouldn't figure it out."

She looked at Tracy and continued, "You better let her know Puck is your man before she tries to steal him from you." Rachel sat beside Burt and held Tracy's hand as she slept.

Then Burt said, "After we married, Kurt's mom, Elizabeth, got cancer when Kurt was four. She was in and out of the hospital for the next four years. Elizabeth knew Kurt was gay by the time he was six. I tried to keep up with him after Elizabeth died."

He chuckles as he looks at Quinn, who says, "No, Mr. H., I love Puck. I bought the clothes because I want him to be a dad like you."

Rachel and Quinn look at each other and say, "Tracy loves Puck because he has muscles like the Hulk."

Rachel elbows Quinn as she says to Burt, "Tracy's been obsessed with the Hulk ever since she saw him at her birthday party."

Burt sighed and said to Quinn, "I told him it was a costume party, but I didn't tell him what Tracy liked."

Noah said, "Santana told me about Tracy taking a green marker to pictures she had of me before I bought the green body paint. Plus, Tracy called you 'Grandpa Hulk' way before her birthday. Tracy told me plenty of times that my temper is like yours, Mr. H. But Tracy loves me because, to her, I am The Hulk. I'm big like Bruce Banner, I have a temper, and I am strong like him."

Noah chuckles and continues, "Well, according to Tracy, anyway." He sits up and holds Tracy in his lap before playing "My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw on his phone and singing along as Blaine enters alone.

Blaine asked Quinn if they could talk alone before heading to the cafeteria. Once they sat down at a table by the window, Blaine said, "Rachel doesn't know this, but Shelby has been blowing up my phone since Beth died. I told her about Tracy's cancer first and gave her my number on the day of the funeral. Shelby thinks losing Beth is Puck's fault. She was his rebound after you broke up with him, and she dumped him because he was a painful reminder of what she lost."

Quinn sighed and said, "Shelby blocked me on Facebook and stopped taking my calls or replying to my texts after you announced Tracy had cancer on Facebook."

Soon Santana sent them a picture of Shelby at Elizabeth Hummel's grave and the message, "She has been coming here to talk to Kurt's mom for the last three days. She loves Puck, too. I heard her tell Kurt's mom she came here to get Puck back."

Quinn says to Blaine, "That's why I came here. I lost Puck twice already. I am not letting him go again."

She saw Shelby enter the hospital as Blaine texted Santana, "Shelby is here, and Quinn is not giving up Puck without a fight."

Chapter 2 will be up soon.