Shattering Secrets

Summary: Rachel's life is irreversibly changed after a summer trip to Julliard in New York City. She needs her friends in glee now more than ever.  Mentions rape.  Rachel/Puck Romance; rest of glee friendships.

Disclaimer: Not mine; belongs to Fox and RM.

Shattering Secrets

Chapter 1

Rachel was staring down at the white stick in hands. The plus sign that appeared in this moment would change her life forever. Seeing this small symbol made her think back to three months ago, when this all began.

*Flashback*

Rachel had decided to spend the summer in New York City at a Juilliard summer program for potential students. She was so excited to spend the summer away from Lima and with people that had dreams and ambitions similar to hers. She was to leave Lima the night after school ended for the summer and had decided to forego the glee party in order to spend some time with her father's before leaving for the summer.

They were all sitting on the couch watching RENT when her father decided to bring up a topic he had been avoiding.

Hiram looked at her, murmuring, "Um, Star, daddy and I need to speak with you about our future plans."

Rachel turned and waited for him to speak.

"Sweetie, your father and I were asked to be a part of 'Doctors Without Borders' for the next year and a half. The trip starts tomorrow as well, but we won't be here when you return. You'll be on your own for the time we're gone."

Rachel was shocked to say the least. She had never been alone for that long a time before.

"You do realize you will be missing my senior prom and high school graduation, right?" she replied angrily.

Rachel's outburst tugged on Leroy's heartstrings. He knew that this was a great opportunity that they could not pass up. He quickly spoke up before Rachel could go off on her tirade.

"Star, I'm sorry but we have to go. They need us."

Rachel turned and stared at her father. She could not believe how selfish they were being. Granted, she had moments of selfishness for things like solos herself, but she had never missed any important moment in her fathers' lives. She was still seeing red when she replied to her daddy.

"Fine. Go on your trip. But realize I will have graduated and be gone to New York by the time you return."

With that said, Rachel left the living room to finish packing. By morning, when she woke up to drive to the airport, her fathers had left without saying goodbye.



*End of flashback*