After Deployment

1

"Hey, Tubbers! Are you home?"

"Shhh!" Quinn hissed as she entered the living room. "Noah's home."

"You still haven't told him?" Santana raised her eyebrow.

Quinn nodded. "We're going to Lima for a week since he still hasn't seen his mom or Sarah."

"So?" Santana asked.

"And he has his follow-up evaluation appointment when we come back so we'll know when he's going back and for how long." Quinn explained.

"So?" Santana repeated.

"So I'll tell him then." Quinn said. "You should go. He's packing and then we're going."

"Okay." Santana nodded. "But call me if you need anything."

"I'll be fine. I've done all of this before." Quinn reminded Santana.

"I know, but still." Santana said.

"Is there a reason you're here?" Quinn wondered. "Because you should go."

"Yeah, I'll go." Santana decided. "I'll see you guys when you come back."

"Yeah." Quinn said. "And hey, thanks for everything. This past month has been crazy and you've been keeping me sane."

"Of course." Santana smiled. "Just remember that before you pick Marley or Sarah to be the baby's godmother."

"Get out of here." Quinn said with a smile. "I'll see you in a week."

Santana nodded as she headed out.

As soon as Quinn closed the apartment door, Puck walked out of the bedroom with the bags. "What did Santana want?"

"Santana? Oh, she's just bored and wanted to hang out." Quinn responded. "I told her we're on our way out, and we should probably go, right?"

"Yeah." Puck said. "Are you okay? You're acting kinda..."

"I'm fine." Quinn nodded. "Just excited to go to Lima."

"Right." Puck nodded slowly. "I know you hate it there, so if you really don't wanna come-"

"I don't hate it there." Quinn cut Puck off. "I wanna be where you are. And I wanna go see your family."

"Alright." Puck said, though he knew better. "Let's head out then."

"Okay." Quinn smiled.