Becoming One: A single mother Rachel Berry met a widower father Finn Hudson. With a struggling past, they slowly get to know each other, and become attached. They take it to the next step to becoming engaged and becoming a family through the arguments, tears, laughter, and love.
Chapter 1:
TheHudsons
Finn Hudson: A widower who lives in Lima, Ohio has been a single father for six years after losing his wife from a terrible car accident. He is the principle of William McKinley High School. It was a difficult time for Finn and his three sons and his little princess. Finn promised to never date until he knew he found the right one.
Nicholas Andrew Hudson: (17) He is the oldest son and a senior at McKinley High School. He is best known as Nick. He is the quarterback of football team. He's very popular among the school and is dating the captain of the cheerleading team. He has a sense of humor and is a caring big brother.
Michael Jacob Hudson (16) He is best known as Mike and he is a junior at McKinley. He's reserved but loves technology and video games. Even if he is the opposite of his older brother, they still remain a close relationship.
Alexis Faith Hudson (12) She is the only daughter and attends Williamson Middle School. She loves shopping, fashion, and clothes. But being girly girl she also has a love for basketball. Alexis personality is a smart mouth with an attitude but she has a sweet side to her.
the Berry Adams
Rachel Berry Adams: She is a single mother of three daughters. Her past story is her husband James Adams is an alcoholic and she felt that they weren't safe around him. She filed for a divorce and has full time custody of their girls. She moved to a small town in Lima, Ohio from New York City where her fathers own a house. She has a teaching career and was recently hired as the Glee Club teacher where she has met the dreamy Finn Hudson.
Chelsea Rose Adams: (16) She is the oldest daughter. She is a junior at McKinley High. She loves to write her songs but never likes to sing even if she's known for a voice. Shes very sensitive. She hated to leave her friends behind. She is self cautious and worried to join clubs, events, and to make new friend. She's worried that she won't be well liked but slowly gives her new surroundings a chance.
Megan Lynn Adams: (14) She is a freshman at McKinley High School. She is the talker of the family. She is outgoing and loves to be out with friends at night and just being a teenager.
Sophia Justine Adams (9) She is baby of the family. She is in the first grade at Williamson Elementary School. She is a chatterbox. Sometimes no one is when she is around when people talk while they have important conversations. She is sneaky and always thinks of ways to help people out.
Fall September
Finn Hudson paid for the last dinner of living apart. He has been engaged to Rachel Berry Adams for seven months. They've talked about when to move into Finn's suburb mansion home with ten bedrooms and five bathrooms. They agreed how nervous they were to tell all the the girls meaning they would have to deal with moving again.
Rachel spoke to her fathers and they supported her every step of the way. They love Finn after meeting and knowing him for two years. "I'm so nervous, Finn." Rachel cried as she played with her engagement ring.
Finn reached over to hold her hand. "There's nothing to be nervous about."
"I promised my daughters I wouldn't move again. Of course, moving from New York was a huge change for them." Rachel tried to hold back she tears. "They are going to hate me."
"Rach, stop…they won't. I'm sure they will all get along. The girls go to the same school as my boys."
"But have They met?" Rachel asked.
"Not that I'm aware of, but they will."
"I'm a terrible mother. I've been hiding a huge secret from everyone about being engaged to you."
"Don't you worry. I haven't told my boys and my princess yet. I've never talked to them about dating."
Rachel cleared her throat S she felt like crying. "Have they bought it up to you?"
"No. Never." Finn responded looking down.
Rachel wipes her tears away. "I….I think we're moving too fast, Finn. I don't want to replace Gabriella." Rachel thought about everything. She's happy with her life. The movement, her job, her dreamy, and to saying yes to the proposal. A part of her felt guilty about how she could be the Hudson's new mom.
"Gabriella has a special place in my heart. I could never forget her…but since I've met you, you've made me so happy. Don't think that way. I hate to see you cry." Finn said truthfully. Rachel nods taking deep breaths and calming herself down. "Let's get going, we have a big day tomorrow." Finn smiled. He got a up and left a check on the table. He kissed Rachel and wrapped his protective arms around her. She laid her head against his chest until they got into the car.
Tomorrow is a big day. A day where Finn and Rachel will stop hiding secrets from their children.
A day of honesty.
In the Hudson household has a maid named Jane Clinton. Finn hired her since Nick was one years old. She's like a best friend/nanny. On her lunch menu for a beautiful Saturday morning, Finn requested a chicken Parmesan with salad and mashed potatoes on the side. Finn knew about Rachel's vegan diet and Jane didn't mimed to make a vegan chicken Parmesan she found on the internet for Rachel. Finn thanked Jane and promised to treat her out for dinner.
He also asked his boys to be home just for one Saturday. Nick wanted to go out with his girlfriend Madelyn but rescheduled the plans for another night. It sounded serious of how bad Finn wanted him home.
Alexis walked to the kitchen to grabbed a peach tea Snapple. "Dad is so lucky I don't have basketball practice today." Alexis said as she sat on the kitchen counter.
"What's so important about tonight, anyway?" She asked curiously.
"Your father Mr. Finn Hudson has special guests over." Jane responds to Alexis. She and Mike share a glance at each other
"Oh Rachel." Alexis points her finger on her chin thinking carefully. "I've heard him speak to her a couple of times on the phone. We just never met her."
Mike sighed. "Do we want to meet her?" Mike asked sighing.
Jane walks over to the kids. She places her arms around them. "Be nice. Your father seems to love this woman. She also has three beautiful girls." Jane said choosing words carefully.
Mike looked at Jane. "You've met them?" He asked already thinking of how the girls will look like. Ugly. Decent. Pretty. He wonders if he's met them at McKinley.
"No. I'm sure they are beautiful." Jane smiles.
"This is so cool. You know how much I've always wanted big sisters!" Alexis said sounding so exciting.
"What's wrong with your big brothers?" Mike asked glaring at his little sister.
"Nothing! I just have someone to talk to about make up and boys." Alexis said beaming with a smile on her face. She walks away from the kitchen.
Finn came back from grocery shopping with Nick. They bought sweets along with red and white wine. "Is This Rachel Mrs. Berry-Adams? The new Glee Club coach?" Nick asked his dad after he told him during the ride.
"Yes. She's a very nice woman with a wonderful voice." Finn said with the biggest smile on his Face
"How come you've only told us now?" Nick asked with both hands on his hips.
"Because…I was afraid to tell you boys and Alexis." Finn quietly responded.
"Alexis was aware of Rachel." Jane let out a small laugh. "I'm sure tonight will turn out perfectly fine."
Finn felt his heart pound. He played with his engagement ring underneath his shirt that he wore as a necklace with a silver chain "Oh, I really hope so." Finn could feel himself shaking.
If it all goes well, chocolate cake is the answer to happiness.
Rachel held a family meeting with her fathers for support. It's the moment she tells her three girls Chelsea, Megan, and Sophia about The Hudson family.
Sophia giggled. She has kept a secret from her mother that she seen her and Finn outside the window of her room. "I know what he looks like, silly." She said continuing giggling. "I saw you and him kissing. He's pretty cute, mom." She ignores her two oldest sisters look.
"Gross.." Megan said freaking out. "He's too young for you." She said.
"Hey! He's mom's. He's not mine," Sophia rolled her eyes.
"Are you girls okay with all of this? Dating? Moving on from your…" Rachel was cut off.
"Don't say the word mom. He was never one anyway." Megan shivered at the subject topic. "it's just weird finding out how you are dating the Principle of our new school. I guess it's something for us to get used too…if you're in love, you're in love." Megan smiled. She's happy for her mom. Her mom truly deserved better.
Rachel hugs Megan and Sophia. She reaches an arm out for Chelsea the one who kept quiet through all of this. "Hey baby girl, you ok?" She asked worriedly. Chelsea looked away. "You're fiancé? You've had one for so long and you've just decide to tell us today? You're also thinking of having us move again. Mom-" Chelsea choked up with tears in her eyes. "How could you do this to us?" Chelsea cried.
Megan sighs. She hated how Chelsea always is the emotional one, ruining the happiness her mother shares with the. "Chelsea baby-" Rachel tried to reach her daughter for comfort.
"Don't mom.." She runs away up the stairs crying.
"Good luck getting Chels to come out tonight." Megan rolled her eyes toward the stairs where her dramatic sister disappeared too.
"Don't worry. She'll come everyone." Hiram Berry said. "You all well. It takes time." Leroy said helping to find the right words of encouragement. "We love you all with our hearts." Hiram smiles and they share a group hug
The Adams sat in the dining room table with Jane and the Hudsons. Everyone has got to know each other but there are a couple of awkwardness stated.
Jane felt the awkwardness through the silence that last since they've begun eating thirty minutes ago."I hope everyone enjoys their food." Jane said. "For dessert we have chocolate cake and carrot cupcakes." She said remembering her menu for the night. "Just in case anyone is allergic they can have one or the other." She said. "Sounds good." She asked hoping to break the silence.
She only got a response of nodding heads. Underneath the table Chelsea felt a kick. She wasn't sure who kicked her but quickly found out as Mike apologized.
"I am so so sorry for accidentally kicking your foot." Mike apologized being afraid of the response.
"You should be." Chelsea glared. "Boys never have the manners, do they." Chelsea asked looking at her sister in hopes they'd agree with her.
"But Mike apologized. Of course we have manners. Dad! Tell Chelsea we have manners." Nick sticks up for Mike.
Rachel clears her throat. "Oh Jane. Dinner is lovely tonight. Thank you for cooking." She said after several bites. She didn't want any children or get into any fights around the table.
"My pleasure. I'll gladly give you the recipe ." Jane responded. With Jane she cooks with love and passion.
Finn rubs Rachel's back She knows what subject he will bring up. "I know your mom spoke to you about us being engaged and moving. After dinner, I'll show you around. Alexis? Sophia? You two seemed to be getting along fine as you met. Maybe, you'd like to share a room? If that's ok with you, my princess?" Finn asked Alexis.
Alexis shrugged her shoulders. "Sure. I don't mind. Sophia, I hope you have nothing against basketball. Either way, I'm sure we will be great roommates."
"But I'm nine-years old!" Sophia clarifies with Alexis." Most of the time my sisters don't include me a lot of their hang outs."
"So? We are only three years apart." Alexis said. "I can even teach you how to play basketball." She smiled.
"Cool!" Sophia smiled at Rachel and Alexis "Thank you, Alexis.." Rachel said loving the girls conversations "Do you like being called Alexis, Lex, Lexy…..?" She asked concerned.
"Just Alexis. Daddy calls me his princess." Alexis responded.
"That's very sweet Alexis." Rachel said. She was glad the younger girls seemed to be getting along.
Megan shoots Sophia with a look. "We include you!" She cried.
"Not all! Especially when you come home from a party and want to gossip who you met or kissed for the night." Sophia cried. "Not the fun part."
"Well, you can't ease drop in our personal lives." Megan said in a warning tone of shrugged her shoulders and continued eating.
Nick clears his threat. Every dinner, he reminds of a next football game. "I have a football game next weekend. First one of the school year. You guys could come right?" Nick asked.
"Of course. I never miss one." Finn responds. "Have you girls ever been to a game?" Finn asked the Adams.
"No, but I hear it's fun. I hear that you boys kill it every time." Said Megan.
"I guess you guys can come." Nick offered an invitation.
"Ive been to football games back in New York. I don't see why not." Megan smiles at Mike. "Do you play too, Mike ?" She asked
"No. Sports are not my thing." Mike responded.
"That's ok. Everyone has their own interests…like Chelsea loves writing and writes her own songs. She's just afraid to sing." Rachel glances worriedly at her oldest daughter.
The daughter with a secret talent.
"Nick tried football and basketball. He was honest about the way he felt." Finn hasn't got mad at Nick for not playing sport. "You like to sing, Chelsea?" Finn asked wanting to engage with the quiet Adam girl.
"I guess I do. I don't feel comfortable talking about this." Chelsea said. "Please change the subject."
"I'm sorry, Chelsea." Finn aPologized. For the rest of the dinner, everyone talked through their interests, goals, and future careers.
There were a couple arguments here and there but nothing too crazy.
Jane got out the desserts and they gathered together to watch a movie. Finn and Rachel found time to themselves to sneak outside the front porch.
"Tonight went well. No one bit each others' heads off." Finn laughed.
"You're right." Rachel laughed along. "I'm so sorry about Chelsea. She's still upset what me."
"It's fine. I hate when my children, especially Alexis is upset with me."
"She is very sweet."
"I know. She heard about you…she's a sneaky one."
"So is Sophia! No wonder they got along so well." Rachel couldn't stop laughing.
Finn keeps his arms wrapped around Rachel. "You feel relieved? Comfortable?"
"Of course. No more secrets about you."
"And no more secrets about you." He kisses Rachel passionately.
Little did Finn and Rachel know that six of the children stared out the window. "Do you think they think we are clueless?" Sophia asked
"Probably." Nick responded.
The children let out a laugh and continue to their movie.
They all agreed that this is a start of a new beginning.
Growing up I've always enjoyed tv shows of big families with children and here is my idea I alike enjoy
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