Forgiveness

[griefofdawn]

Disclaimer: Fox owns the Glee and Ryan Murphy came up with the original idea. Not mine.
Pairing/Character:Quinn, Shelby, Puck, and Beth. Mention of other.
When/Where: AU. In CT. New Years Day
Word Count: 200 (Double Drabble ) ( 14 of 100 )

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"She isn't coming," Shelby said, staring out the kitchen window at Puck and Beth making a snowman.

"There's still time," Quinn told her, though she didn't expect Rachel to come either.

"Ten years," Shelby said, glancing at Quinn for a moment. "We've only talked once in the last ten years. When you needed a place to stay in the city."

"It's a start," Quinn said, hugging her in sympathy. "Forgiveness is a family trait."

"It isn't quite the same thing," Shelby said. "You were a misguided, hurting teenager. I was the adult who replaced her with a newer model."

"Well, Beth is lower maintenance than Rachel," Quinn said, winking. "Without all the diva-ish tendencies."

Shelby shook her head. "How is she doing? Really?"

"Calmer. She's not high school Rachel," Quinn said. "All of that manic energy finally has an outlet."

"You've seen her play?"

Quinn nodded. "It's not something I would take Beth to, but it's good. And the rest of the cast seem to really like her."

"You've met them?"

"They insisted on vetting the new roommate," Quinn said. "They're protective of her."

"Good," Shelby said. "Do you think she'll come to Beth's birthday party?"

"Possibly," Quinn said.