I apologize for the delay, I was dealing with a few issues medical and otherwise, things have become less hectic/stressful and so I've been able to write. Thank you for your understanding.
Anyway as planned a little time jump. Santana is 8 months and Finn is working for Burt
"I thought guys didn't do baby shower things? They wouldn't let us go to Quinn's." Puck reminded Kurt.
"Well that's because Mercedes family set up the baby shower and it was more traditional." Kurt explained. "But I am in charge of Santana's and she said and I quote 'If I have to have the Hobbit here Finn's coming to keep her under control.', so yes boys are invited to this one." Puck couldn't help but laugh as he imagined Santana's rant about Rachel "It's actually going to be a barbecue, I'm handing out the Glee cub invitations, it was so fun getting everything ready with Alma."
"Santana's grandma?" Finn asked taking the pink envelope from Kurt.
"She is a delight." Kurt gushed digging through his bag.
"I'm sorry," Puck eyed the thin pale boy holding his hand out to indicate height "are we talking about Alma Lopez?"
"Oh" Kurt put his hand over his heart "the stories she has to tell, and the telenovelas. She's a treasure." looking back in his bag he admitted "I didn't know you were going to be here or I would have this ready." finding his name on one of the other pink envelopes Kurt handed it to Puck "Don't forget to RSVP, Alma wants a correct count."
Concerned for the other boy Finn leaned towards Kurt whispering "Is she threatening you?"
Laughing Kurt shook his head "No, just remember to RSVP and we're registered at the boutique, there's a card inside the invitation." giving a wave Kurt walked back to his car. "Not you Finn, just Puck!" Kurt added getting in his car. "But you need to go add things to the registry, I'm off to get prizes with Alma."
Puck looked at Finn, "So what do you want for the girls?"
"I know just the thing, and Santana'd get a kick out of it too." Finn grinned.
"Oh my God look!" Tina held up miniature black boots.
"That is not on the list." Kurt shook his head.
"But they would go with these, " Rachel held up small matching black leather jackets "and these are on the list."
"Yes!" Tina squealed. "I don't think they'll mind."
"Why did I have them make a list if you will not follow it?" Kurt asked in frustration.
"Boy just go pick the outfits you want." Mercedes pushed him away from them.
"You should get them both Tina." Rachel handed the jackets over before waking over to the two seater jog stroller "I picked something up at the book store the other day." Rachel nodded.
"But that's not on the list." Kurt called out from the dresses.
"But it was Santana approved, well technically Brittany because Santana was asleep but if Santana knows Brittany helped me pick it it'll be okay." Rachel rambled on.
"Slow down Diva." Mercedes laughed
Santana was not having it, it didn't matter that the others were waiting downstairs for her, "I look like a whale, I can't see my feet and I have to pee again." Santana glared down at her belly, once she started showing it was game over she just kept getting bigger and bigger. And pregnant Santana was a lot like drunk Santana, it didn't take much to make her cry, she was sobbing in Brittany's arms. "I'm a cow."
"You are not." Brittany promised.
"How can you look at me, I'm hideous." Santana buried her face in Brittany's shoulder.
"You are beautiful." Brittany shook her head.
"You're just saying that because I'm your girlfriend." Santana sniffed.
Brushing her hand over Santana's hair Brittany kissed the top of her head. "I am saying it because it's true and not just because your boobs are huge." Santana couldn't hep but chuckle.
"What is this?" Alma gestured to a slightly calmed down Santana.
"I'm fat." Santana sniffed.
"You are not fat." Alma huffed "You are simply huge because you are carrying around two baby giants." Rolling her eyes Alma pushed Santana's hip making the pregnant teen move over so she could sit on the bed with them. "You have never been able to sit still you will lose the baby fat easy, your friend Quinn did."
"See it's the babies, they're big, you're little." Brittany promised.
"Now quit crying, there is food downstairs and your loud friend is talking about singing." Alma gave Santana's hip a swat as she stood up.
Wiping her eyes Santana nodded sniffling as she straightened up "We need to save them from the siren call or it will turn into a sing a long."
"You go to the bathroom, I'll get us a plate." Brittany smiled giving Santana's hand a squeeze before kissing the top of her head and leaving.
"I would not have picked someone like Brittany for you." Alma admitted once Brittany was gone "And no, not just because she's a girl but because she is sweet and you are not, although the girl thing threw me." Santana couldn't help but smirk as Alma wiped the tears from her face "A strong personality like yours can easily overpower and overwhelm a simple girl like Brittany."
Santana stiffened up trying to pull away from Alma "Please don't call her stupid."
"I said nothing of the sort, pick up a dictionary mija." Alma kissed Santana's forehead before letting her go "There is more to being smart than books, in the time we have spent together I have seen this, I see what you see in her." Santana narrowed her eyes "You are fierce, feisty from birth but she is a sweet innocent girl with childlike curiosity." Alma stood up "She protects you just as much as you protect her, she calms you mija just like your mother does your father and I did your Abuelo."
Kurt was excitedly handing out the notebooks that contained the papers for the games as well as a pink clothes pin for everyone to wear "Put this on, I'll explain once everyone is seated." as promised it was the Glee kids and their parents, Santana's parents were making sure the food was put out, Kurt had already set up the games and gift bags, blue, pink and rainbow in color. Once everyone was seated with their plates of food Kurt held up his hands getting everyone's attention. "The clothes pins are a simple game who's winner will be decided at the end of the party, the rules are simple you cannot say the word baby, the person who catches you saying the word baby gets your clothes pin. Whoever has the most at the end of the party is the winner and gets to pick a prize."
"How many games are there?" Puck looked at all the gift bags behind Kurt.
"Not too many, we have a few extras in case there are ties," Kurt explained "and once everyone has their plates we'll get started."
Brittany already had a plate to share with Santana who Alma was gesturing to the love seat, shooing Rachel off of it. "You both sit here, you both open things."
"Yes Abuela." Finn stood up, taking Santana's hands he lowered her to the small couch. "Thank you." Brittany took the metal chair next to Santana while Rachel took the one next to Finn.
"Food, then games, then presents and cake." Kurt chirped.
Some of the presents were on Finn's side while some were on Santana's, they knew there were going to be obvious doubles like car seats and strollers but the smaller ones from the Glee kids and their parents were at least going to be a surprise, it was small for a Lopez baby shower and the only relative from either side that showed up was Alma. Her relatives didn't want to 'celebrate' her sin. Giving her head a shake Santana smiled over at Quinn who was wrapped up in one of Mike's hoodies with Beth sleeping peacefully in her arms, at least for the moment. Puck was leading Coach Beiste over to Quinn. "Coach this is my daughter Beth."
"She is beautiful and she has your hair." Beiste chuckled looking at Puck's mohawk, Beth's hair curled together at the top in one wave resembling a mohawk.
"Would you like to hold her?" Puck asked quietly.
"May I?" she asked Quinn, nodding and giving a smile Quinn handed her over before heading for the food. "So tiny." Beiste smiled down at the baby in her arms "Whatever else you do in life, this is the most important, and I know you think you're not, but you're doing a good job son."
"Quinn says that too."
"She doesn't strike me as someone who would let you slide so I'd believe her." Puck nodded. "You need to believe in yourself as much as I do."
"I'll try Coach." Puck promised.
"That's all I ask...who's the little old lady glaring at me?"
Chuckling Puck said "Santana's grandma, I'll introduce you, she's a feisty old lady." Puck grinned taking her over to Alma, seeing Puck taking the football coach over to Santana's grandmother Rachel glanced at her dads.
"I should introduce them." Rachel looked over at Finn but it was Santana that answered.
"I would if I were you." Getting up Rachel gestured to her dads to meet her over by Alma, Santana chuckled whispering to Finn "Watch, Abuela's going to give them a weird ass look then tell them hello." Finn watched, Alma was talking with Puck and looking up at Coach Beiste in surprise. Alma said a few unheard words before they left to sit, Rachel nervously gestured to her dads as she introduced them to Alma. "Yep, there it is, the judgmental eyebrow, the once over" Santana continued to narrate what Alma was doing "and finally, the hello and nod." Alma nodded at the duo.
"She's doing well with the whole gay thing." Finn nodded as Rachel's dads and Alma shook hands before separating.
"She's trying to fix Kurt up, I mean I obviously didn't know she knew any gay people or the whole coming out to Abuela would have been one of the first things I did." Santana admitted. "I'm dying to know who she's going to try and fix him up with really."
"Me too, he's needs a boy that will beat up the bullies." Brittany nodded.
"What happened to 'stop the violence' Brittany?" Finn asked knowing Brittany hated when people fought.
"Santana said sometimes the bullies need to be beat up so they know how it feels." Brittany shrugged, Santana smirked at Finn.
"Pillow me, Tina took my spot." Quinn narrowed her eyes at the Asian girl who was sitting in her spot, Tina grinned knowing the 'new' Quinn wasn't going to hurt her, Finn handed her an over-sized cushion from behind his back, it made it easier to fit on the small couch. Putting it down between Brittany and Santana's legs, Quinn handed her plate to Santana so she could get down.
"I love not having to fight for a seat." Artie quipped earning a glare from Quinn.
"Are we all ready?" Kurt asked looking around at the group, taking Quinn's folder from Tina he handed it to the blonde as Rachel stepped behind him to take her seat "Okay this first one is guessing the baby food, that's in the jars, we're doing 8 jars the only clue I will give you is there's no meat." Kurt handed out tasting spoons that Tina's mom had given them. "No cheating, no sharing, that doesn't count for Finchel and Brittana," getting his leg smacked by Quinn he corrected himself "I mean Finchel and The Unholy Trinity" Kurt gesture to the couple and trio "as they are sharing their game sheets."
"My hands are full can I team up with Coach?" Puck asked refusing to put Beth down.
"Fine." Kurt rolled his eyes. "But teams only get one prize, unless we have prizes to spare at the end."