Five Little Dots

**Five Little Dots** is the thirty-first chapter of *It's Not Over Yet* and the five hundred and sixteenth chapter of the series overall. It is told entirely in third person.

Amity makes plans to lose her virginity. Kitty's visit to Texas is met with hostility from Taylor and Xavier makes another play at Dean.

## Plot

Sebastian and Jeremy meet in the former's apartment where Sebastian reveals a scheme on a PowerPoint presentation. Jeremy is confused at first but Sebastian explains that he will attempt to get back his reputation, beginning by winning back his company. His plan is to seduce Rowena Fitzpatrick, the woman who has replaced him, and then gain information about her which he can use against her, but Jeremy points out that Rowena will be too smart to let Sebastian get close to her. Sebastian agrees and decides that instead he will hire someone to do the job and despite Jeremy warning against this plan, Sebastian ignores him.

Julie, Quinn and Santana sit together in Quinn's office. Santana is finally back from tour so Quinn wants her to focus her attention on doing some A&R for the label while Julie continues pushing her singles. She tells her that Wednesday there will be a party for country radio and there's a showcase portion. The biggest names in country along with new, unsigned artists all in one room. Santana says she is dedicating herself to the Finchel crisis and then Travis's next single, which features her, so she doesn't have the time to do that and Julie volunteers to do it. Quinn says that she can't because Tracy is performing at the event but Julie tells her that she can handle Tracy and right now that's the least of her issues.

Amity shows Dan her sex schedule. He's confused. She says she's on week 29. She's already very obviously pregnant but she predicts that by about week 32 she will start to be uncomfortable and she won't be able to have sex. Plus it won't be the optimal experience for Damian either. Dan suggests having a sex schedule is ridiculous and that perhaps she should wait until she's had the baby for this virginity losing crusade. Amity says that she has to do this before she has the baby because by then Damian may move on. She tells him that he doesn't get it because he lost his virginity a long time ago and Dan tells her that sex isn't that big of a deal unless you're connected with the person you're having it with.

Rachel is back at home but Finn and Olivia are at school, away from her. Bored, she watches on television as Santana sings Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart on her tour and pictures herself on the stage singing with her. She wonders if she could perform with Santana one day and go on tour with her but then realizes that's just another way she's avoiding talking to Finn. She gives Santana a call and says it's time.

Kitty is in Texas with Taylor, Vince and Alexa. As they have lunch together, Taylor is very nice to Kitty but when Vince leaves, she warns her not to try anything with her husband this time around. Kitty says she doesn't have to tell her that every time they spend time together but Taylor says she thought that once and then they kissed so she can't be too careful. Taylor leaves and Kitty asks Alexa if she would forgive her for taking her away from her dad's side of the family forever.

Amity tells Shana what she has heard from Dan and she says Dan's philosophy stems from him being asexual, or perhaps demisexual. She says that he has a point, however, in that Amity may want to wait. Amity thinks that after she has the baby sex won't be the same and the optimal experience will be lost, as research shows that the vagina is never the same after birth. Shana is grossed out by the conversation, but suggests that Amity extend her research to someone who took a similar path: Marley.

Amity makes a final stop to talk to Marley about what it was like losing her virginity after having Ben. Marley says she doesn't know if it was supposed to be better because she didn't have anything to compare it to but for her the experience was incredible. A call from John comes in and Marley ignores it. Amity asks if John had reported similar reports and Marley is uncomfortable, not sure she wants to know. But she tells her that John didn't seem to have any complaints. She does add, however, that perhaps it was their connection that made the experience so magical and not the state of her downstairs. Amity is disappointed to hear that and realizes that it's because she hasn't yet forged that special connection with Damian. She had it with Alex, she had it with Christopher, and she *thought* she had it with Tabitha. But she doesn't have time to make it with Damian.

When Kitty goes to breakfast, Taylor has gone off to yoga and Vince returns home claiming he forgot something in his study. Kitty joins him and Vince tells her about a very important event he's attending the following day at their country club. Kitty says she hadn't realized Vince was now the country club type. Vince laughs it off, saying he agrees it's not really his scene but it's great for business and he's trying to land a huge project that could help get his new equipment out in space, but Kitty stops him before he can get into detail. She tells him that she's very proud of what he has accomplished and he should be too even if he isn't on the news or television or radio like their other friends. Vince tells her the same goes to her and that working with the almost-president was a huge deal. Kitty thanks him and says she is going to check on Alexa, but before then Vince invites her to join them at the country club party.

Santana shows up at school, where she is bombarded with requests for photographs and autographs. After she ditches the students and finds Finn, he tells her he is too busy right now preparing for graduation and the New Directions reunion. Santana tells him something more important is happening and that he needs to face his marriage troubles now, before it's too late. Finn admits his own guilt in kissing Marley but tells Santana that the Brody affair hurts more because of who he represents in their relationship and their past. Santana reveals a pair of tickets to New York and says it's time for them to take a trip.

Sebastian goes to Bree's store and tells Kurt that he's in need of hiring a model from him, specifying that he must be straight. Kurt laughs at the idea of a straight model working for them but Sebastian says there must be a handful. Kurt says none of them are currently available and the only male model living in town is the one he's chosen to be the face of his company. He's gay. Sebastian is unhappy as Everett arrives and asks him if he's publicly gay. Kurt tells him to stop and asks what he wants a straight model for. Sebastian reveals that it's part of something elaborate and too brilliant for him to understand. Sebastian gives Everett his card and says if he's interested in acting to give him a call.

Dean is at the bar when Xavier arrives and tells him that for someone trying to stay sober he does spend a lot of time at the place with the most alcohol in the entire city. He says that he comes in peace and only came to personally drop off a check to Ryder for his services. Dean tells him that Ryder isn't there and will be coming back soon. Dean is watching the place for him and he can take the check if he wants. Xavier helps himself to the bar and says he would rather wait. Dean tells him he can't take drinks from the bar as he pleases but Xavier says he can after how much he's paying him for the party. He pours something under the table and slides it over to Dean, assuring him it's a virgin drink. Dean won't take his chances and Xavier instead serves him a soda, which Dean hesitantly accepts.

Amity meets with Damian and tries to feel out their connection. He makes her laugh and he's very attractive but she can't see inside him and know for sure that they want the same kind of life or learn about his soul. Still, as they talk, she sings Say It Right and convinces herself that the connection isn't needed and even though he isn't that special to her, she will still go through with plans to have sex with him, sure that the connection will come soon after. All she needs now is to talk to Tracy and get her permission to pursue this relationship.

After Ryder has returned, Dean heads out and Xavier follows, wanting to know where he's going. Dean says it's none of his business but he's going home, as he's very tired and has to go to the hospital. Xavier asks if he's sick and Dean shares that he's visiting someone with his friends, a cancer patient who his roommates have introduced him to and Marley treats. Xavier laughs and says this is about him trying to get close to Marley again but Dean says that's not it. Xavier tells him he overheard Ryder just before leaving and apparently Marley has left John. This could be his in. Dean ignores him and goes home.

Finn arrives at New York with Santana and they interrupt Brody as he is practicing with his dance crew now that they are off their Broadway show. Santana wants to confront him and Brody avoids the fight by telling them to sit and watch them rehearse. As Brody performs New Rules, Finn recalls their confrontations from when Rachel was first dating Brody and the times they fought about other people in their lives. He thinks about his tender moment with Marley and when the song ends, decides not to fight with Brody. As he leaves, Brody wonders what that was about and thinks to call Rachel and find out.

Santana follows Finn out and asks why there were no punches but Finn tells her that he realized that he wasn't even upset about Brody. He was upset that it didn't hurt the way it did before and he was glad that both she and Finn had cheated because it meant what he was fearing was true for both of them. The love is gone and the marriage is over.

Kitty and Vince attend a party at the country club. There, she feels like a third wheel while Vince and Taylor go schmooze nerds, but regrets her feelings when she spots Barry Gregory there. She tries to hide from him but he sees her and approaches, so instead she must be cordial now that they're reuniting in public. Barry tells her that he is there supporting space exploration, as a politician's work is never over even after an election loss. Kitty tells him that's very admirable and that the president doesn't do enough. He is flattered to hear she is still on his side and she says she will always be. Their tender moment is interrupted by Taylor and Vince, with Taylor eager to meet Barry. Kitty introduces everyone and Vince isn't shy about his politics or the fact that his agenda is liberal. Kitty is annoyed when Vince seems to be purposefully trying to make an enemy out of Barry. As Barry goes to talk to other people, he tells Kitty that he hopes to see her more. When he leaves, Taylor tells Vince that he will have to be kind to the senator, as he is a big figure who can help him achieve his career goals.

Santana and Finn have returned to Lima and go out to Adonis for open mic night along with some of their friends. Rachel wants to know what happened in New York and asks Santana if Finn got to punch the anger out of him but Santana doesn't want to tell her and instead insists that she ask Finn to talk and find out on her own. Sebastian arrives and sees Mandy, Xavier and Everett. Interested, Everett asks him to join them and they make a few jokes at his expense, after the loss of the company. Sebastian tells them that he will stop at nothing to get his life back, especially after they agree that once his name was cleared he should've gotten his position back. Sebastian tells them his attempt to bribe the accuser is what they're using as an excuse now but that he is working on making them change their minds. Dean is there with his friends. Xavier invites him to join them and as he does Santana and Travis come out to perform Take Care, during which Xavier pays extra attention to Dean. When the song is over, Dean excuses himself to go to the restroom but tries to leave through the side exit. Xavier catches him, telling him they have to stop meeting there. Dean asks why Xavier is so interested in him and Xavier tells him that they're very similar and he can't resist the dark aura. He wants a chance. Dean is surprised but tells him he doesn't think it would work out and Xavier tells him he isn't asking him for marriage, he just wants a single night to show Dean what fun he's missing out on. Dean doesn't take him seriously but Xavier says the last time they were there, he used alcohol in his breath as an excuse and as proof that Xavier is capable of change he hasn't had a single drink all day. He doesn't make mistakes twice so he asks again if Dean wants to take this elsewhere. This time Dean accepts.

Amity arrives at the country music showcase and almost immediately sees Tracy. As she approaches she hears Tracy excusing Damian's absence from the event to a friend but assuring them that she will see him soon and make up for lost time. Amity asks to talk to Tracy privately but Tracy must get ready because she is going to perform. Amity says that she will gladly wait until the end and hopes to find a seat but on her way finds Julie sitting alone at a table, with some of her security around her. She asks to join her and Julie says she's surprised to see her there given that she hadn't seemed a big member of the Tracy squad lately. But Amity says she is hoping for peace negotiation tonight and jokes that Julie might join in. Julie says she's not there for Tracy, but rather to scope out hot new unsigned country acts for her label, since Sarah is their only one at the moment. As their conversation dies down, Amity notices Julie acting strange, lifeless, but can't ask how she's doing since Tracy goes out to perform, introducing herself and what will be her next single. She sings Learning How To Lose You and brings Julie to tears. Julie excuses herself and Amity wants to go after her but Tracy is being escorted out so she can't lose her chance. She goes after Tracy and confesses her attraction to Damian and Tracy tells her that was pretty obvious. But Amity tells her about their time together and that they want to enter a relationship and Tracy becomes upset, accusing Amity of wanting to sabotage her, especially after seeing her sitting with Julie and friendly with her again. Amity tries to defend herself but Tracy warns her against pursuing Damian, saying that if Damian breaks off their agreement, she will make sure this falls back hard on Amity. She will use the media to destroy her and especially now with a sad, breakup song as a single, it will look bad on Amity. Amity calls her bluff but Tracy reminds her that together they destroyed Alex's reputation and she can do it to her too.

Kitty and Barry have drinks together at the club. As they laugh, Vince approaches and interrupts, wanting Kitty to leave with him. Kitty says it's too early to go and Barry agrees, saying that if Vince wants to leave he can get her back to her hotel safely. Vince tells her that she's staying at his house and Barry seems surprised but tells him that he can gladly put her up in a hotel. Vince realizes the nature of Kitty's relationship with Barry and tells him about his, revealing himself to be the father of Kitty's child. Barry doesn't think that matters, as Kitty is perfectly capable of making her own decisions. Vince says Kitty doesn't need someone defending her, as she can do it herself, and that he doesn't trust Barry. Kitty tries to get them to stop, as some people are watching, including Taylor. She agrees to leave with Vince but tells Barry that she will be in touch, which seems to calm both men.

Rachel and Finn drive home. Rachel brings up the topic of their marriage and Finn admits to her that seeing Brody should have brought out jealousy and anger but all it did was make him feel disappointed. His kiss with Marley wasn't just about loneliness but a desire for something new and different. Rachel is hurt but admits that being with Brody felt that way also. She asks him what they should do and Finn says that she already knows what all of this has meant for them but was too afraid to say it or why she was so eager to go back to New York without him. She begs him to be the one to say it so he says that they need to get a divorce.

Dean is at Xavier and Mandy's luxury apartment. He thought they would go straight to it but Xavier is taking his sweet time in the bedroom and Dean nearly suspects some sort of 50 Shades reenactment to happen, but Xavier calls him in and reveals that he was preparing a bath. The tub is large, like a hot tub, so Dean removes his clothes and gets in. Xavier tells Dean the moment would be better with a drink but he's understanding of his struggles, so they will just have to have fun sober. Dean becomes nervous, realizing now how far he has let the night go. But by the time he wants to call it quits, Xavier drops his towel and gets in the tub with him. Dean asks if Xavier does this often and he says no because he's usually not rejected for sex, but he's enjoying having to work for it. Dean tells him that's not what's happening and Xavier apologizes, saying he was joking and that Dean should learn to loosen up, showing him how by kissing him.

As Amity leaves the showcase, she sees Julie being picked up by her car and asks if she can ride with her. Julie agrees. On the ride, Julie asks if peace negotiations went well and Amity tells her that her attempts made everything worse and now Damian could get hurt because of her stupidity and impulsiveness. She apologizes to Julie for believing when Tracy said that her album wasn't a smear campaign against them and for the role she played in messing with her marriage. Julie begins to cry and Amity is surprised, attempting to comfort her. Julie tells Amity that she thinks Alex has changed forever and that she doesn't see them ever getting out of this. She is afraid that their relationship is coming to an end and she doesn't know how to stop it. Amity can't believe that Julie is confiding in her and feels terrible and partially responsible for what she's hearing.

Kitty checks in on Alexa back at home and overhears Taylor and Vince arguing. Taylor accuses Vince of acting like Kitty's jealous boyfriend and says that he made her look like a fool. Vince denies being jealous and tells Taylor that he doesn't trust guys like Barry and was protecting his family and a friend. Taylor doesn't want to hear it, however, and tells him to stay happily with Kitty because she can't be here anymore. Kitty listens as Taylor leaves the house and Vince tries to stop her.

When Vince tries to talk to Kitty in the morning, she has already packed up. He asks if she's headed to Lima already and she says she has to or Taylor will never come back. Vince says he's not ready for them to go and that Taylor always takes off out of anger and she will be back. Kitty warns him that her behavior isn't healthy but neither is his. She wonders if Vince still has feelings for her or if he's in love with Taylor because he can't have it both ways, that's not how love works. Vince tells her he had a specific idea for the life he wanted and Taylor is a good person who he's tired of hurting. Kitty understands and says that's why she's going to leave but before she can do so, Vince kisses her.

Dean wakes up to the smell of food and goes out to find that Mandy, Everett and Xavier are all there being cooked for by a personal chef. They invite Dean to take a seat and Dean listens in as Everett talks about Sebastian. Mandy is the only one who pays attention, however, as Xavier is too busy staring Dean down like he's the food. Dean is sheepish about it but enjoys the attention and though Xavier didn't insist on the sex and instead just helped him relax and build sexual tension, Dean can already tell this is not going anywhere. He can't be with someone like him. It's too dangerous for his health.

Rachel packs up her belongings. Finn tells her she can stay there but she says it's too painful and she'd rather go stay with Santana. Finn asks what they're going to tell Olivia, their families and their friends. Rachel says that for now they should just take some time to figure out what it all means for them. They say goodbye to each other and when Rachel leaves, Finn starts to cry.

Back in Lima, Amity meets with Alex. She tells him that she is worried about Julie's state and his as well. Alex asks her not to get involved and she says that she won't but she wanted him to know that what he loves most is hanging on by a very thin thread and if he takes it for granted it's going to break. As she leaves, he tells her that he's sorry for not being the man she needed. Amity nods and heads out, calling Damian and telling him that they need to talk. Alex sits down in front of his television and watches the breaking news that Ian Keller was found dead in his cell with the words "Baby Killer" tattooed on his forehead. Alex looks down at his new tattoo, five dots on his wrist.