Disclaimer- I do not own Glee, nor any of its characters.

Prologue

"Dad! Daddy! Come here!" exclaimed Rachel.

Her fathers rushed down the narrow staircase of their apartment complex, threw open the front door, and ran out onto the lawn only to find out that no, Rachel was not being kidnapped, nor was she in mortal danger.

"Gessh Rachel," panted Hiram, "you almost gave your Daddy a heart attack."

Leroy shot Hiram an incredulous look before turning toward Rachel and stated, "I'm not the one who gained nearly 10 pounds from over-indulging on Krispy Kreme."

Before Hiram could rebuff his statement, Leroy said, "Now Rachel, why were you screaming like someone told you Barbra Streisand just died?" As he looked down for the first time, Leroy finally noticed the large, white envelope that Rachel was eyeing like a newborn baby and grasping tightly in her hands.

Tracking the movement of Leroy's eyes, Hirarm gasped and squealed, "Is that what I think it is?!"

Rachel finally looked up with excitement and trepidation in her eyes, "Dad, I think it is."

"Come on honey, let's open the letter inside," said Leroy as he steered his husband and daughter toward their apartment.

As the pair sat down on the living room couch, the brunette began to pace back and forth, mumbling, "What if they don't accept me? What if I'm not good enough? I think that tour guide had it out for me. What if-"

"Rach, take a breath. Of course you're good enough. Besides, they don't send rejection letters in big envelopes," said Leroy in an exasperated, yet understanding tone.

"Ok," the diva stated with a determined nod.

As she opened the letter, her bottom jaw slowly dropped open and her large, brown eyes began to mist.

Dear Ms. Berry,

Congratulations! The Admissions Committee of William McKinley Academy is pleased to offer you a place in the graduating class of 2012. This offer of acceptance is evidence that you possess the academic ability and the traits of personality and character which will enable you to benefit from the educational opportunities at William McKinley Academy. It is our belief that an all- girls education will provide you with the skills and confidence to become a leading woman in the 21st century. We look forward to seeing you this upcoming fall.

Please see the enclosed documents regarding the tuition and technical standards. If you wish to accept this offer, please remit a $25.00 deposit to reserve your place.

Welcome to the William McKinley Academy community!

Sincerely,

Constance Figgins, Ph.D.

Head of School

Before either of Rachel's fathers could express their joy, the brunette fainted in true diva fashion. While Leroy went to make sure that Rachel did not hurt herself, Hiram picked up the fallen pieces of paper. With a gasp, he too collapsed in a crumpled heap next to his daughter.

"What in the world is wrong with these two?" Leroy thought as he shook his head.

Finally, he picked up the twice dropped papers and read:

Financial Aid Award Notice

We would like to offer you the Elizabeth von Hoff Alumna award. This prestigious award is given annually to the student with significant financial need and demonstrated academic excellence. This scholarship will cover the cost of tuition, room and board, travel expenses, and all other fees.

Total Award- $57,381.00

Needless to say, the papers lay fallen next to all three Berrys for a third time.

"So you're shipping me off to a boarding school in the middle of No Where Land, Massachusetts," Quinn stated in a barely there whisper that belied her emotions.

"Listen, Lucy-"

"Do not call me that, mother," Quinn hissed. The blonde quickly stood from the stool she was perched on at the kitchen island and said in a rapidly elevating voice, "Not only are you guys getting rid of me, but you're sending me to an all girls school. I can't believe this."

Before Quinn could storm off, her father grabbed her wrist, turned her around, and sneered into her ear, "Don't you ever speak to your mother or me in that tone again."

As the stench of Whiskey wafted through the air, Russell Fabray continued with his rant, "I am about to spend a small fortune so that you can attend one of the most elite secondary schools in the country. I will not have you behaving like a spoiled, insufferable brat."

Trying to assuage the impending argument, Judy Fabray quickly chimed in, "Lu-Quinnie, think of it this way. You lost all of that weight and with your new nose, you're finally as pretty as you are supposed to be. Now you can have a fresh start at a new high school. Not only that, but you will have the chance to rub elbows with the daughters of some of the most influential people in the world. There's even an all boys school a few miles from McKinley and your sister is in Cambridge."

None of this eased her worries, except the part about being near Frannie. Quinn knew that no amount of arguing or protesting would prevent her parents from sending her away. In a defeated voice, the blonde asked her father, "How did I even get in? I didn't write any essays or have an interview."

Judy quickly strode to her husband's side and kissed him on his cheek, before facing Quinn and gushing, "Oh sweetie, your father is closing a deal with McKinley's Chair of the Board's husband. He was surprised to hear that you had not already applied. He was able to pull some strings and get you in and you'll even be in the same class as his daughter! Isn't that wonderful?"

Not hearing anything redeeming about her entrance into the school, the blonde gathered her admissions packet, politely excused herself, and went upstairs to her bedroom.

It wasn't shocking that her father had somehow used her to close a business deal. Hell, he would probably boast to his future clients about the prestigious schools his daughters attend- one at Harvard, now the other at McKinley. Although, the lack of concern for her feelings is disconcerting, Quinn can't help but wonder if her parents did her a favor. The less she has to see them, the better.

After she turned on her MacBook Air, the blonde opened up her web browser and went to McKinley's website. She quickly found the link listing all of the fall sports and enrolled herself in the pre-season for field hockey. If she was definitely going away, she mind as well go as soon as possible.