A/N: Hey guys! Sorry I haven't done anything in like for freakin ever. There will be Finchel, (at least not always happy Finchel) but Puckleberry is end game. Thanks! Hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Glee

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Rachel Hudson rubbed her eyes and looked at the side of the bed that her husband should be on, but it was empty. He was in Seattle—far away from their penthouse suite in New York City. Her husband, Finn Hudson, was the quarterback for the New York Giants. He was always out of town for games, publicity events, and who knows what else. She always wonders if it crosses his mind that she also has a career. She was a Broadway star with performances and rehearsals scattered throughout the week. She can't always be home to watch their fiver year old fraternal twins, Nathan and Collin. Rachel and Finn could easily afford a nanny, but she feels that the twins need their mother around as much as possible since their father is never home. Rachel got out of bed and ran her hand through her thick, brown hair. She sighed as she walked into the living room. Nathan was eating a bowl of cereal and sitting on the couch while watching cartoons. Nathan was a spitting image of Rachel with a bold, independent, and high maintenance personality to match. Collin was sitting on the couch with Nathan and eating cereal out of a box. Collin was a spitting image of Finn. However, Collin's personality was luckily not predominantly Finn's personality— he also had some Rachel in him. He got his boyish charm, happy-go-lucky attitude (sometimes), and initial hesitancy from Finn. He got his eventually reached boldness, perseverance, and big heart from Rachel.

"Hey boys," Rachel said. "I see you helped yourselves to breakfast. Collin, what have I told you about eating cereal straight from the box?"

Collin gave her a lopsided grin and said sheepishly, "Not to do it. Sorry, Mom. My favorite bowl was dirty."

Nathan turned to his brother and scolded, "That's a stupid reason. Your hands are gross. I saw you picking your nose last night."

"Shut up," Collin shrieked. "You don't even like fruit loops!"

Rachel sighed. "No fighting, boys. We don't want to start off the day like that."

They both nodded and turned their attention back to the TV.

Rachel ruffled their hair and said, "Remember, we are visiting Uncle Kurt and Uncle Blaine this evening."

Kurt was Rachel's best friend since high school and Finn's step brother. At first, they clashed due to their equally strong personalities. Eventually, they realized how similar they were and became inseparable. Blaine was Kurt's husband and complete opposite except for the fact that they were both gay. They exemplified the theory that opposites attract. They were still so in love after being married for seven years. Rachel was thrilled that they are so happy, but she was a little jealous. She wished that she and Finn could be just as happy as Kurt and Blaine. She and Finn had even been married one year less than those two.

Rachel was brought out of her thoughts from Collin's whining.

"Mom," he whined. "I don't want Uncle Blaine to put goop in my hair. It's sticky."

Nathan rolled his eyes. "It's called gel, and he only does it because your hair is a mess."

"Nathan," Rachel scolded. "That is mean. Your brother's hair is wonderful."

Rachel ruffled Collin's hair. "It's okay, sweetie," she comforted. "I'll tell Uncle Blaine not to put hair gel in your hair."

Rachel went back to her room to get ready for their visit with Kurt and Blaine. She put on a white sundress with light blue stripes. She figured that this outfit could escape Kurt's criticism. She put her hair into a ponytail and applied some light makeup. She looked at her watch. They needed to leave in about forty minutes. She hoped the boys would be cooperative in getting ready today.

Rachel walked back into the living room and turned off the TV. She ignored the boys' protests.

"Okay, guys. It's time to get ready. Go brush your teeth and then we'll get dressed."

The boys, pushing each other, raced to their bathroom. Rachel decided to let this one go. She wandered into the boys' room to pick out their clothes. Her eyes widened as she looked at Collin's side. It was a disaster zone. Clothes and toys were scattered on the ground, and he had kicked the covers off his bed. Rachel quickly put his toys and clothes away and made his bed. She then picked out clothes for the boys. For Nathan, she picked out a dark green polo and his khaki cargo shorts. She picked out the same for Collin except his polo was blue. The boys came in their room and got dressed without a problem. However, there was a little issue when it was time to put on shoes. Collin randomly picked favorite things— favorite shoes, favorite sheets, favorite bowls. When he picked a favorite, nothing else would do. Today, Collin's blue sneakers were his favorites. They were nowhere to be found.

"Collin," Rachel said. "We really need to leave. How about you wear your black sneakers?"

Collin shook his head vigorously. "No, the blue ones."

Rachel sighed. "Honey, I don't know where they are. Just wear the black ones, and we will look for the blue ones when we get home."

Collin shook his head and repeated, "No, the blue ones."

Rachel looked at her son's tear streaked face. "Okay. I'll keep looking."

Rachel looked under the couch, in her room, and every closet in the house. Suddenly, Nathan emerged with the blue sneakers in his hands.

"Found them. They were in the bathtub," he chirped.

Rachel opened her mouth to question how the sneakers ended up in the bathtub, but she decided against it. All that mattered was that the favorite shoes had been found. She ushered the boys out the door so they could go see Kurt and Blaine.

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The boys ran past Kurt the minute he opened the door. Kurt wrapped Rachel in a hug.

"Sorry we're late," Rachel apologized. "We couldn't find Collin's favorite shoes."

Kurt chuckled. "The brown sandals?"

Rachel shook her head and rolled her eyes. "Nope. The blue sneakers."

Kurt patted her on the back. "Well, you're here now. Come in! You have to see our new rug."

Rachel walked in and took in the familiar surroundings. Nathan was clinging to Blaine's leg, and Collin was taking off the blue sneakers that he had thrown such a fit for.

Blaine looked up from the little boy clinging to his leg. "Rachel, so glad you guys could make it."

Rachel laughed. "We are too. Pretty obviously," she said as she looked down at Nathan.

Rachel took a seat next to Kurt on the beautiful leather couch. Collin took a seat on the other side of Kurt and began to chatter about the day camp he and Nathan had attended last week.

"We painted, played with water balloons, and my team beat Nathan's team at all of the games."

Rachel let her mind wander. Her boys are extremely competitive because both Rachel and Finn are fiercely competitive. She thought back to the day the twins were born.

After fifteen hours of grueling labor, Nathan was born at 7:23 pm.

The first thing Finn said to Nathan as he cradled him in his arms was "You won! You came out first."

When Collin came out three minutes later, Finn said: "You lost, but it is okay. We love you just the same."

Rachel didn't think that those were the best first words to say to the babies, but she didn't dwell on it. She was in awe of the beautiful baby boy she had in her arms. She stared at Nathan's deep brown eyes.

"I love you so so much," she whispered.

Finn was mesmerized as he held Collin. He played with Collin's little fingers.

"He's so tiny," Finn said in awe. "So tiny."

Both parents were hesitant to hand their babies over to the nurse so she could take them to the nursery. The nurse assured them she would bring back the twins as soon as they were cleaned up and checked out by the doctor. As the nurse wheeled the boys out, Finn laid next to Rachel on the bed. He kissed her nose and they held each other in a comfortable silence.

Rachel sighed as she drifted out of her flashback. Sure, she still loved Finn. But the unspoken passion and adoration they had towards each other was no longer evident. She missed the days when she and Finn could hold each other for hours and feel the connection surging through their bodies.

"Hey guys, dinner is ready," Blaine called from the kitchen.

Rachel, Kurt, and Collin walked into the kitchen where Nathan was "helping" Blaine cook. Blaine took a dish out of the oven and set it on the table that was already overflowing with food. Rachel scanned the table. It was all of the boys' favorites—steak, mushroom and barley soup, pasta primavera, and garlic mashed potatoes. Of course, they had some vegan options for Rachel.

"Everything looks great, Blaine" Rachel complimented as she made plates for the boys and herself.

"Thanks. Nathan was a great assistant chef."

Nathan, who had already started shoveling mashed potatoes into his mouth, swallowed quickly and gave a big smile.

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After dinner, Blaine and the boys stayed in the kitchen and made ice cream sundaes while Rachel and Kurt drank tea out on the porch.

"Rachel, you seem so distracted tonight. What's going on?" Kurt asked.

Rachel sighed. "I just hate that Finn is always gone. It's unfair to the boys. They deserve to have their father around. Finn has the nerve to say that they are momma's boys, but he is never around to be their male influence. I can tell how much they miss him."

"I'm so sorry, Rachel," Kurt said. "I can't imagine how tough Finn's schedule is on you and the boys. You know how much he loves you though, right?"

Rachel nodded. "It would be nice for him to be home to show it though. The boy's idea of fatherly love is the souvenirs Finn brings home for them."

"Rachel, you are an amazing mother. You are so selfless and always think of the boys instead of yourself. You miss Finn too, don't you?"

"Of course I do. He's my husband. I don't remember the last time we've been truly, umm, intimate."

Kurt patted her knee comfortingly. "Finn comes home soon, right?"

Rachel nodded. "Tomorrow."

"Tell him how you feel, Rachel. You know he isn't good at inferring. Be direct. If he knows how hard this is on you, I'm sure he'll try to get some time off. You and the boys mean everything to him."

Rachel knows how much Finn loves her and the boys, but she also knows how much he loves football. That really scares her.

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Well, I hope you enjoyed chapter one! Reviews are very much appreciated (: