I'm gonna do a series of finchel one-shots. Though, not in any time order, just random moments from their life. They're most likely to be related and will probably be the important bits of their lives.
This particular one is Rachel and Finn sharing some news with their parents.
"Finn!" Carole threw her arms around her son, catching him in a tight hug. He rolled his eyes, expecting that she'd be acting like this.
"Hey mum," he smiled, moving out of her grasp, letting Rachel encounter the same greeting. He grabbed his and Rachel's suitcases.
Burt appeared beside him, looking a lot different since last time Finn had seen him," Let me help you with those."
As they trudged up the stairs to the recently added guest room (thanks to a generous donation from Rachel and Finn), Burt began a conversation. He and Finn had actually become closer over the years, sharing a love of sports and, when Finn had become a sports reporter on some of the biggest games around, they'd had a lot to talk about.
"How's life in New York?"
Finn grinned," Great. Work's been good, for the both of us. What about you."
"Well you know," Burt shrugged," It isn't exactly a huge city 'round here, but it's still nice. And having your mum to share everything with just makes everything better."
They found Carole and Rachel in the living room, Rachel talking in her usual excited tone about playing 'Elphaba' in Wicked. It was the opening night in a few weeks and she's managed to get tickets for all of her friends and family.
In a moment of her silence, Finn spoke up," Your dads here yet Rach?"
"They just phoned. Said that they were on their way and will be here in a few minutes."
He sat beside her on the sofa, taking her small hand in his rather big one. Her smiled at how mum," How've you been?"
"Good. I've been good," she smiled, nodding to herself," But I'm more interested in what you've been doing. I saw you on TV the other night."
The pride was evident in her voice, and Finn found himself flush with embarrassment. Whenever he was around him mum, he felt like a kid again. Finn suddenly dived into a huge speech about reporting on what was called 'the sporting event of the year'.
Soon enough, Rachel's dads arrived for the annual Hudson-Berry dinner which took place before Christmas. Although Rachel's family didn't celebrate it, they liked to join Finn's and spent the whole evening enjoying each other's company.
Although this year Kurt couldn't come, as he had been invited to spend the holidays with his new boyfriend. Though they knew that they'd see him in a few weeks when everyone came to New York. Finn couldn't wait for that; all the people he loved together.
Finn felt Rachel pulling him up from the sofa, leading him towards the table. Carole and Burt began putting te food on the table, of course some vegan options from Rachel. She's taught Carole all of the best recipes and the woman was now an expert in cooking them.
"It looks wonderful," Leroy exclaimed, smiling broadly.
Carole gave a modest smile in return," thank you. Would everyone like some wine?2
"Actually," Rachel began," could I just have some water? Wine isn't very good for my vocal chords."
"Of course sweetie," Carole organised everyone's drinks, before finally taking a seat at the table," Tuck in!"
Finn and Burt did exactly that, stuffing whatever they could into their mouths. Rachel kicked Finn under the table, giving him a look.
"What? It's really good!" he said, making her laugh.
"Eat it slowly and you might be able to taste it," she grinned when he nudged her side playfully.
The conversation carried on until the dinner was over, and there was no food left, partly due to Finn and Burt's ability to eat their own weight in food. Finn was currently telling a story of his first time reporting at a football game, where he'd misplaced the microphone and was basically shouting loud enough so people could actually hear him.
Rachel, despite the fact that she'd heard the story many times before, found herself laughing along with everyone else as he did an impression of himself. Then, the feeling of her stomach twisting and reversing returned to her again that day.
"Excuse me," she stood up, hurrying in the direction of the bathroom. There was now five concerned faces sitting around the dining table.
"D- do you think she's okay?" Carole asked, looking in the direction where Rachel had rushed off to. Finn got up," I'll go and check on her."
Finn knocked on the bathroom door , slowly opening it. Rachel was knelt over the toilet, holding her hair back as she emptied the contents of her stomach. Finn crouched down beside her small figure, taking her hair in his hand and rubbing her back softly.
"You alright?" he whispered, receiving a quick nod from her," Ready to go back yet?"
Again, she nodded, pulling herself up. Her arms suddenly felt weak. Finn helped her up, tightly holding her tiny frame for a moment, hands running along her stomach with a smile.
"It's time," Rachel said after a few seconds, grasping his fingers in hers. He took in a deep breathe, feeling slightly nervous.
Once Rachel had brushed her teeth, she led Finn into the dining room, meeting many anxious questions. She managed to quieten them all down.
"I'm absolutely fine," she assured them, a smile creeping onto her face," but me and Finn have some news which we'd like to share with you all."
She looked up at Finn, his cue," Well, as you know, Rachel and I have been married for two years an-"
"She's pregnant," Hiram cut across.
"Daddy! Finn was supposed to tell you!" she put on her fake cross face, but it softened as she saw his shock.
"I was only joking. You're actually pregnant?"
She nodded, a huge grin on her face now. Her dad had immediately enveloped the two in a huge hug, giving them 'congratulations' through his irreplaceable grin.
"Oh, there's so much to plan for!" he said excitedly," There's getting the clothes, sorting the room out, birth classes and of course you'll have to do some reading about it first. I have some books that you can borrow and oh, of course. The name!"
"Dad, calm down," Rachel laughed," The baby isn't coming for another 7 and a half months. I think that'll be enough time."
"I'm just so happy," was all he could say. Both men hugged their daughter tightly. Finn glanced towards his mum, who had a tear running down her cheek, Burt embracing her and whispering things into her ear.
"Mum?" Finn asked nervously, walking closer to her. She smiled at him through the tears," Oh, Finn. This is such good news.
"Then why're you crying?"
"I'm not allowed to get a little emotional," she waved her hand in front of her face as though trying to get rid of the tears," This will be my first grand child."
Her and Finn shared a smile, before Finn turned to Burt," You only got a few months to get ready, grandad."
Burt lightly punched Finn's side, a broad smile on his aged face, but Finn could also see his eyes were a little watery. Rachel appeared a Finn's side once more, a bounce in her step as she reached up to hug Burt and then Carole, who began talking to her about the pregnancy.
Burt gestured for Finn to follow him outside. They ended up sitting on the porch, surrounded by the cold night air. Even from there, they could hear the excited chatter from inside the house.
"This is pretty big," Burt finally spoke. Finn nodded, trying to hide his nerves on the whole subject of becoming a father," Look Finn, I know that I'm not you're dad b-"
"That doesn't matter," Finn interrupted," You-re the closest thing I have to a dad and , honestly, you've acted like one for the past ten years. My mum's lucky to have you and I-I'm lucky to have you."
The man smiled, looking down. The words of acceptance sinking in," I'll be here for you. Through it all. This is your first kid. You're probably terrified."
Finn let out a nervous laugh," Just a bit."
"Me and your mum. We'll help. If you're in trouble with anything, just call us. Night or day."
"Will do," Finn smiled," Though I suspect that Rachel will probably already know what to do. That girls knows everything."
Burt nodded in agreement, having experienced her extensive knowledge many times before. The door opened, Carole standing against the frame," You two coming in or not? There's cake."
Finn's ears perked up at the mention of cake.
"In a sec," Burt began, watching as the door closed," I guess there's only time for me to wish you good luck then."
He held out his held, which Finn took firmly, but then pull Burt into a hug. He patted his back. It wasn't exactly spilling out all their feelings to each other, but it was something.
"Thanks Burt. You're gonna make a great grand dad."
They walked back inside, Burt heading off to help Carole with the cake. Finn smiled, looking at Rachel with her dads. They were fussing over her, making sure that she were comfortable, and he was pretty sure he saw them glance at her belly with a smile more than once.
He had it all. Two great parents. Amazing friends. And the most beautiful, the nicest and the best wife in the entire world. Hopefully they're kid would be just like her.