A Star Is Always With You: Finn and Rachel are healthy, living happily; with five healthy children..until one night a man breaks into their home and kidnaps their seven-year old daughter. Their lives change forever, but there is a saying; a star is always with you. Will their daughter return to them?
Chapter 1:
Summer June 14th, 2033
Finn and Rachel Hudson: Finn is the director of McKinley High for Glee Club while Rachel is also a director for Lima Performing Arts High School. After Rachel's chance to shine on the Broadway Stage in NYC she has thought about wanting to start a family and live normally. They are devoted parents to five beautiful and healthy children.
Michael Christopher Hudson: Mike is an eleven-year old big brother. He enjoys sports, especially football just like Finn. He can't wait to be in high school and become quarterback. Even though he is the big brother, he acts like a jerk towards his younger siblings.
Emily Rose Hudson: Emily is an seven-year old sweetheart, very timid, but she has a special talent. She's a singer, just like Rachel. She's a spitting image of her. She learned how to sing before she can even walk. Emily is very caring and kind to others.
Lauren Kate Hudson: Lauren is a five-year old little drama queen. She and Emily are very close; both have a voice of an angel. Though, Lauren got her storms outs from Rachel whenever she's upset or doesn't get what she wants.
Shawn Andrew and Kristin Jane Hudson: They are two-year old fraternal twins. Shawn is in his terrible twos and says no to everything. This often gets him into time-out. Kristin is very, very shy; also a daddy's girl.
It's the first day of summer. School has finished and everyone has got their swimsuits out for the pool and beaches. The Hudson family have not stopped talking about their upcoming trip to Disneyland for the first time.
It's a tradition where Finn and Rachel started with their children. They'd have the pool open, along with water activties, and late night smores as a snack.
Summer is their favorite time of the year.
"More smores?" Kristin asked. Everyone laughed at her cuteness as she had chocolate and marshmallows all over her mouth.
"Don't think so you messy eater." Finn shook his head. He walks over to clean Kristin up.
"Look stars, dada!" Shawn said pointing to the moon and stars.
"They're beautiful, aren't they?" Finn asked. They look and admire the view. It's a peaceful night. No interruptions, no work, and no fights.
"Fifty five days until Disneyland!" Mike continues to count to the first vacation of the year.
"Fifty five days until I get to sing on the parade with all the princesses!" Emily smiles. It's one of her wishful dreams.
"That's never going to happen." Mike sticks his tongue at Emily.
Rachel cleared her throat. "Hey, now. Let's enjoy the evening with no arguments."
"I'm sorry." Emily apologized.
"It's not your fault. Mike started it." Lauren rolled her eyes at her big brother.
"Okay, okay..Maybe it's time for bed. We're all getting cranky..." Finn spoke up.
"No!" Lauren cried. "No bed!"
"Exactly." Finn gives a small smirk.
It all became quiet. Everyone settled down from their small arguments. Rachel stood up after hearing the doorbell ringing from inside.
She quickly left her family only to meet a familiar face. "Jesse-" She was not expecting him at all.
To Rachel, Jesse looked like he has not slept in days. That he's been a mess, and crying. She isn't sure why. She isn't sure how he found their address. They haven't spoke in years since she and Finn's wedding day. When he tried to ruin their marriage.
"Jesse..." She doesn't know what else to say.
"I-I lost my wife and daughter." Jesse began to sob uncontrollably. "I don't know who to go to. Everyone hates me.."
"Jesse, sit-sit down." Rachel isn't sure what made her welcome Jesse into her home. She lets him sit on the couch and she decides to make him tea with lemon. "Do you want to talk about it?"
"My daughter Sophia passed away from Leukemia. She...after her seventh birthday. She um, she asked not to live anymore, and I..I didn't agree to her wishes. My wife Jenna did. I screamed at her when we pulled the plug. We got in a huge fight and I left Jenna..." Jesse sobs onto Rachel's shoulder unexpectedly. "My parents died and I'm an only child. I don't know who to go to and.."
"Okay, ssh..Jesse. I am so sorry this happened. Do you need a place to stay?" Rachel asked concerned. Normally she'd talk to Finn about this but Jesse seems hopeless.
Like he needs a friend. "We have a guest room. You can stay until you figure out what.."
"I need someone, Rach. Please? Just be a friend."
"And I will be a friend." Rachel nods her head. She continues to let Jesse cry on her shoulder.
Little did she know that Finn stood away and watched the whole thing.
June 24th, 2033
Finn felt uncomfortable having Jesse staying since he remembers they're brief history. They were never friends to begin with. Finn was told Jesse would only be there for about ten days.
And today is the day.
He had no sympathy for the man. "Day ten. He's gone today." He said joining Rachel for some coffee.
"Jesse is going to seek help. It only makes me sad because he made a close connection with the kids." Rachel sighed.
"Rach..." Finn gave her a look.
"I'm sorry. It's just sad what he's going through."
"I know, but do you remember-"
"Finn, not now alright?" Rachel said. She leaves the kitchen to wake up the twins.
Mike and Jesse came back after an early morning football throw. "Good morning, dad." Mike greeted Finn. "By eighth grade I should be a quarterback." Mike announced proudly. "This cold water feels great."
He doesn't pay attention to Finn's glances at Jesse. Jesse quickly notices. "I should pack my things. Thanks, Finn..." Finn doesn't say anything.
"Why do you hate him? He's not a bad person." Mike asked not understanding.
"I don't hate him. We don't' hate anyone in this family."
"Okay, dad."
"It's something that happened already."
"If it happened already, you still don't like him much."
"When you're old enough to understand, I'll tell you." Finn sits down with Mike reading a sports magazine. He doesn't know how to tell his son how he's upset Jesse was the one to play outside with him.
Later on, Rachel said goodbye to Jesse. Jesse thanks the family for giving him a place to stay for a while.
As for Finn, it's the last he hopes to see of Jesse St. James.
