A Second Chance: It was three years ago when Rachel Berry left her family, a husband/father, and their baby girl. With a successful Broadway career, Rachel takes a break and returns home. Will Finn and Ella give Rachel a second chance?

AU: I don't own Glee. I do own the plot and Ella :) Please read and review. Thank you!

Chapter 1

Ella Hudson a week old infant stared at her mother's eyes. Rachel Berry Hudson knew she and Finn Hudson were too young to have a child. At the beginning of the pregnancy, Rachel thought about adoption, but Finn has convinced her not too. The baby is their child. Being fresh out of college Rachel had her whole life a head of her. Her life belongs to Broadway. A stage where she'll shine and win several tony awards. That's what she wants

She didn't want to be a mother and a famous Broadway actress at the same time. It would all be too much. So she did what she had to do. She had to leave her family behind.

She jumped when Finn came home from work. He's now the manager at Burt's car shop. "Rachel, I'm home." Finn announced. He grew concerned and anxious about the languages and suitcases that were in the living room.

Finn was met with Rachel carrying Ella. Rachel was crying. "I love you Ella bear. Don't ever forget this." She said kissing her little girl.

"What's going on Rachel? What are you doing?" Finn asked staring at everything going on.

"I love you and Ella but I can't do this anymore." Rachel said. She gives Ella to Finn. "My daddies are not so happy but they can't stop me. I know where I belong. It's not here with you guys. It's in New York and on stage. That's where I'm headed. I have an apartment and I'm going to follow my dreams." Rachel paused as she wiped tears in her eyes. "I have to go." She said whimpering.

Finn couldn't believe any of this was happening. He knew Rachel had big dreams. What he didn't know, is this is what Rachel planned. This is what she wanted. "Can we at least talk about it? I love you Rach, with all my heart. I know Ella does...maybe we can move with you?"

"No, no. You have a job here. Ella has her family here. It won't work." Rachel said closing her eyes. She gives Finn a kiss and Ella another one as well. "I love you guys. I'm so sorry." She said. She grabs her suitcases and walks out of the door.

She doesn't look back. She sits in the taxi, and cries her eyes out.

She hates regrets. And this is her biggest.

Finn Hudson has slept alone for three years. For three years he hasn't been able to admire his beautiful wife. For three years he hasn't been able e to cuddle with her, to hug and kiss her. He still loves Rachel with all his heart. He dreams and thinks about her every day. He fears the day when his Ella will ask him about her mother and he doesn't know how to tell her. Sometimes it's hard to look at his little princess knowing how much she resembles to Rachel . She has her mother's eyes, and the nose. She's very tiny for her age. She can be clumsy which she got from her father. Ella is also shy when it comes to people she doesn't know.

She's intelligent, knows her ABC's, and is potty trained. She loves her pink fluffy teddy bear named Kelly. She enjoys watching Dora the Explora.

"Daddy!" Finn rushes out of his room in the middle of the night. The moment he heard Ella screaming has made him terrified. He opens the lights to Ella's room.

Ella is whimpering as she holds her bear tight. "Daddy!" She cries. Finn pushes the rocking chair close to Ella. "Oh, Princess. Daddy is here. What's the matter?" He asked stroking her tiny arm.

"You didn't chase da monsters. The monsters came to get you." This made Ella cry harder. Finn made room for himself to sit next to his daughter. He lifts her onto his lap and rocks her back and forth. "I think you had a nightmare, Princess. Remember I did come in and checked before you went to sleep? Look, I'm here." He kisses her gently.

"Daddy don't leave me." Ella says resting her head on Finn's shoulders. "I'm not going to leave you baby." Finn says as a promise.

"I love you daddy." Ella cuddles with Finn and never lets go. "I love you too, Ella Bear. My Princess." He said and kisses her rosy cheeks once more.

Finn knew Ella has calmed down from her scary nightmare. It took encouraging words and rubbing a few circles around her back. "Sing me a song please?" Ella asked. One of her favorites was her daddy always singing her a song. She loves hearing her daddy's voice.

"What song?" Finn looks into Ella's big brown eyes.

"Somewhere Over Da Rainbow." Ella requests. Finn smiles.

"Somewhere over the rainbow

Way up high

And the dreams that you dreamed of

Once in a lullaby

Somewhere over the rainbow

Blue birds fly

And the dreams that you dreamed of

Dreams really do come true ooh oho

Someday I'll wish upon a star

Wake up where the clouds are far behind me

Where trouble melts like lemon drops

High above the chimney tops

That's where you'll find me

Oh, somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly

And the dream that you dare to,

Oh, why, oh, why can't I?

Finn stops when he hears snoring coming from his daughter. He chuckles and tucks her in bed. Just like he promised, he didn't leave her side.

The next morning Ella woke up Finn who was tired. He wanted to go back to sleep but someone was hungry. "Wake up! I hungry! Let's eat!" Ella said jumping on the bed. "Daddy..." She says closer to his face.

"Okay, okay. Daddy is up." Finn says. He slowly sits up. He starts feeling uncomfortable and realizes why since he slept in Ella's room. "Let's go brush our teethes." Finn said. Ella nods. The two leave the room together.

After they were done brushing, Finn suggested he'll make French toast, eggs, and sausage. Ella loves helping her daddy cook. Once breakfast was finished after several minutes, they ate together. Finn had orange juice while Ella had apple juice in her sippy cup. Finn loves his mornings with Ella as they laugh and just talk about everything.

"I take four bites already!" Ella announced cheerfully. Finn shook his head. Ella isn't a picky eater; she just didn't get her appeitte from her father. She'll eat but very little. "Just four? How about a few more?"

Ella shook her head. She pouted. "I not hungry." She said pushing her plate away. She crosses her arms. She did take a bite of everything. "Can I tell you a story?" Ella nods and waits patiently for a story. "There was once a boy who ate a lot when he was your age. He grew up to be really tall." Finn finished with excitement.

"Really? He did?!" Ella gasps.

"He did." Finn says nodding his head. "I eat a little more." Ella says.

"That's my girl." Finn smiled at Ella. As a father, he's always caring and wants what's best for hi daughter. The breakfast between father and daughter has been interrupted by a sound of the doorbell ringing. Ella ran to the door to see who it is. "The number one rule is don't open the door for anyone unless you know who it is." Finn reminds Ella.

'Yes daddy." Ella's already by the door. She looks out the window. Her face frowns when she sees a woman with brunette curls crying and wiping her eyes. Ella sits down on the couch and Finn hates when she's sad. "Did you see who's at the door?"

"Daddy she's pretty. And she's crying. She makes me sad." Ella opens her arms wide for Finn. He carries her and gives her kisses on the cheek. Without saying anything, Finn opens the door and sees the woman who has walked out of his's, and Ella's life.