Rachel likens Jesse to the wind, cool, calm, unpredictable. Like the sweet breeze on a warm summer day you pray for but never really expect. Jesse is like the wind, pleasant and comfortable, but turn your back for a second he can be gone, swift and easy leaving destruction in his wake.
Rachel does not expect a Jesse St. James to ever enter her life, not really. Sure, he fit the description of her ideal husband according to her previous ten year plan, but Rachel doesn't really expect him, or anyone like him. She hopes, she wishes, sure; but when he's actually right there in front of her saying and doing all the right things, she's struck at a complete loss.
It wasn't real though, not really. Just like the wind Jesse's appearance in her life was a trick, a folly intent on putting her in false safety until the skies clouded up and the rain began to fall. Jesse is like the wind, he lures and teases, keeps you in false comfort only to lead you into waging squall.
Jesse comes and goes as he pleases. When Rachel reaches out for him he's not there, but when she needs him most he appears as casual and comforting as ever; but Rachel knows better this time. She won't fall prey to the wind; she'll trap it in its own game. It might be the worst mistake she's ever made.
When Rachel leaves Jesse behind in a crowded New York airport she immediately feels the relief that comes along with the end of a long storm. She feels the light, fresh, clean feeling of starting over; intent on covering the blank slate the rain has cleared; only this time there was no storm to flee from. The wind didn't leave, she chased it away. It's hot and stuffy on the plane, Rachel prays for a breeze.
Jesse St. James will one day be a house hold name. He'll sell out shows and walk red carpets with slews of people calling his name. He'll catch them all of guard, but they'll love him regardless. Jesse is like the wind, never expected, never forgotten.
Rachel Berry is going to be a star; she'll burn so bright no one else will stand in comparison. She'll leave the pains of a small Ohio town behind and become the woman she's always wanted to be, it's an inevitability. Taking Broadway by storm, Rachel is the brightest star anyone will ever see.
Jesse is like the wind, swift, calm, untouchable. Teasing anything in its path, gone but always returning. Next time the breeze rolls around, Rachel will be ready to chase.