I Do Not Own Glee, but I wish I had some kind of input with RIB. Nor do I own the song or lyrics of "The Rose"

This starts from the end of 4x14

It had been almost 12 hours since she realized her period was late. She had waited till everyone was gone before leaving the loft to the drug store to buy a test. Thankfully, Kurt and Brody had early classes and Santana was out job hunting. Rachel didn't have any classes today. Now she was sitting alone in the bathroom with a test that could change her future. Rachel had put the test on the sink and started the timer on her phone. The two minutes she had to wait to find out if she was pregnant or not felt like an eternity.

As she waited, her thoughts drifted to Finn, of the night they shared on Valentine's Day.

She remembered undressing in front of him, standing only in her slip, eyes locked on each other, not needing the lights to be off as she did with Brody. As she climbed into the bed, she pulled the last obstacle of clothing off and looked at Finn as she threw it to the floor. She watched as he quickly undressed down to his boxers and t-shirt and climbed into bed with her after turning off the lamp. She felt his slimmer yet strong body move close to her, his arms pulling her even closer, to be in his arms again felt like heaven. As their eyes adjusted to the dark, they both looked into each other's eyes and without a word, knew this was right. Finn lowered his head towards Rachel and she met him halfway as their lips met. It was a feeling they both knew all too well and their bodies remembered as well. It felt natural, as hands roamed over each other's body. They moaned each other's names and their naked bodies became entangled as they reached their pleasure peaks. Yes this felt so right.

Finn was still asleep as Rachel got dressed and gathered her things, she kissed him sweetly on his head as she took her bouquet and gave him one last look before she left. She knew she still lived in New York and Finn lived in Ohio and nothing had changed yet…

Awakening from her memories of the night they shared she looked down at the timer on her phone. Two minutes..she picked up the test and looked down at the results. A plus sign staring back at her. Shocked, worried, scared, emotions running thru her mind, mentally kicking herself for not remembering a condom, she was a modern girl after all , in a modern open relationship (with Brody). Her and Brody always used protection, but with Finn, it felt so right, they got caught up in emotions and passion. It's not like she was planning on sleeping with Finn, it just happened, blaming herself for lying about being able to control herself.

Damn, their dangerous musical chemistry was stronger than ever, she thought. Now she was pregnant.

How was she going to tell Finn? How was she going to explain this to Brody? After hiding the test at the bottom of the trash can, she went to the living room and sat on the couch staring out into nothing.

Santana called her name twice before she heard her. "Rachel…? Berry!" "Earth to Rachel." Santana said waving her hand in front of her. "oh, sorry I didn't hear you" Rachel answered "what's wrong? Is it Brody? Cause Aunty Snix can go all New York Lima Heights on his ass" Santana smirked.

Santana was not a big fan of Brody ever since Kurt told her how he was pushing Rachel to do that topless scene. Thank God me and Quinn talked some sense into her and she didn't go through with it. Rachel's expression remained the same, serious, not answering her, so Santana relaxed a bit, sitting next to her on the couch and offered Rachel a supportive hand and said 'Rachel, really what's wrong? "you can talk to me"

There was no point in trying to stop the tears streaming down Rachel's face as she said "I'm pregnant" covering her mouth like she said a dirty word. Santana's eyes went wide from shock, but just pulled her into a hug and let Rachel cry, "we will figure this out, it's going to be ok."

After letting Rachel cry on her shoulder for as long as she could stand, she pulled back and said "are you sure you're pregnant? Did you take a test?" Rachel responded with a nod, sniffling still, " I took one and it was positive." Santana tired to be comforting, "well those tests are not always accurate, so until you go to a doctor and find out for certain, try to remain calm. Rachel and Santana were not the best of friends in high school, but she had softened a little since then and Rachel considered her a friend. She sat with Rachel while she made an appointment at a doctor. Rachel asked softly, "I have an appointment tomorrow at 10 am, do you think you can go with me?" "Sure" was all Santana had to say and gave Rachel a small hug. She was kind of glad that there was another girl there with her to help her through this.

She lay in her bed curled up alone for hours everything racing through her mind, Finn, Brody, a baby, school, what this meant for all of them. She only came out of her room to eat, hoping she could hold the food down. She felt a little nauseous , but never threw up. She didn't want to even be around or talk to Kurt or Brody. Kurt knew her so well, he would know there was something wrong and wouldn't stop hounding her till he got it out of her and she couldn't risk him knowing yet, when she didn't really know for sure yet. .so she thought it best to just lay low in her room. Santana stayed close by in the living room, and Rachel finally drifted off to sleep, remembering not to worry till she knew for sure.

The sun peaked thru her window as she awoke. When she got out of bed she realized she had slept in her clothes. She was still tired, but figured it was stress… or a baby growing in her womb. As she turned to look at the bed, Brody was nowhere to be found, his side of the bed looked like it hadn't even been slept in. Surprisingly she didn't care and went to take a shower. When she came out of her room Santana was already up and dressed, asking if she wanted something to eat. Rachel just nodded. Kurt had left for school already, so it was just them. Rachel sat at the table while Santana poured her some juice and put a plate in front of her with some toast, just in case she was queasy. "Thank you Santana", she said as she took a bite. "you really have been nice to me." Santana smiled "Well we're friends and that's what friends do"

They entered the clinic, signed in and sat in the 2 seats farthest away from everyone else, Rachel felt judged by being there, a maybe pregnant teenager, even if she felt like a grown woman, right now she felt scared. They were there for about when 2 minutes when they called her name. "Rachel Berry" a nurse called out. They got up and followed the nurse to a room. The nurse asked if it was ok to speak openly in front of Santana for privacy issues, Rachel gave the go ahead and the nurse asked Rachel some personal questions and dates of her last period. Rachel told her she had taken a home pregnancy test and it came up positive. Then the nurse said they would do a blood test and the doctor would do an ultrasound to be sure if it was positive. After taking her sample, she waited in the room with Santana nervously.

When the nurse came back in, she said the test came back positive and the doctor would be in to do an ultrasound. Rachel was frozen, she felt the tears coming again, but Santana got up and put her hands on Rachel's shoulders and looked her straight in the eye. "Rachel, listen to me, you are one of the strongest women I know. It's going to be ok." Rachel just looked back at her and said "Ok".

" I'll be there with you when you tell Brody, if you want."

Just then the doctor came in and introduced herself. "Hi, I'm Dr. Grady", the doctor smiled. She looked like she was in her 40's and seemed very nice and non judgmental about a possibly teenage pregnant woman in her office. "So your test came back positive, so we are going to do an ultrasound to be absolutely sure, ok?" Rachel just nodded softly, still reeling from this confirmation. " so if you can just lie back and roll up your shirt" Rachel followed her instructions and the doctor grabbed the gel Rachel didn't even flinch from the cold gel, still in shock.

She rolled the wand over her stomach, looking at the screen. "ahh, there it is", Rachel and Santana's heads both whipped toward the screen to look. "Dr. Grady said "see that right there, it looks like a peanut, that's your baby." Rachel went from being completely in shock to in awe of this miracle inside her body. "wow" is all she said as a single tear formed in her eye. Knowing this baby was Finn's warmed her heart, even though their lives were going to be turned upside down, she knew she wanted to keep it. Santana was pretty wowed as well.

Dr. Grady handed her some tissue to clean herself up and Rachel pulled her shirt back down and sat up. "So Rachel by the dates of your last period and the scan, it looks like you conceived on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day." Rachel tried not to look at Santana, because she knew, she knew. Santana's mouth dropped open, knowing Rachel had hooked up with Finn at the non- wedding and this was his baby, but she stayed quiet, because she knew like everyone else, including Rachel and Finn they belonged together. Dr. Grady said "You are about 5 weeks along and your due date is mid November. We'll get a more decisive date when we do another scan at about 16-20 weeks. The nurse will be in to give you some pamphlets and brochures and you can make another appointment if you chose in about 3 weeks. Rachel stood with all the pamphlets and brochures in her arms and listening to the nurse about getting plenty of rest and fluids and to eat healthy.

They left the office without making an appointment but took a business card so she could call later and make one. Santana and Rachel were walking down the street, when Santana suggested they get lunch, knowing Rachel needed to eat. The closest place was a hotel café, so they were seated and looking over the menu, when Rachel felt a wave of nausea come on and excused herself and practically ran to the bathroom. As Rachel threw up what little she had in her stomach, back at the table, Santana's eye caught Brody sitting in the back corner of the café with a much older woman. She watched as they got up from the table and went to the front desk for a room key. They looked pretty clingy to be just friends and the woman was eye-fucking Brody as they waited for a key. Santana couldn't believe it, she was pissed, she knew she never liked this bastard.

Rachel looked at herself in the mirror as she washed her hands and rinsed her mouth out. Do I look like a mother?, she thought, Do I look different?

She made her way back to the table, when Santana excused herself. "I'll be right back" Santana made her way towards the front desk and followed the pair, Brody left the woman and walked to the hotel gift shop. Santana approached the woman intent on getting some answers to what was going on. As the woman's eyes were still on Brody, Santana said " wow, he's really hot, how'd you land that one", motioning towards Brody.

The woman just laughed and said "you can have him too if you want…for the right price." Santana smirked at what she found out and then the woman gave her a phone number to call if she wanted a "date" with him. Santana couldn't believe it, Brody was a prostitute. It took all she had not to go over there and confront him and beat him down, like the dog he was. Instead she calmly walked back over to the table where Rachel was seated and ordered lunch, contemplating how to tell Rachel the news. She decided she would wait and talk to Kurt, Rachel needed to know, but right now was not the best moment.

When they got back to the loft, Rachel went to take a nap, she was exhausted after this trying day. Kurt came in around 3, Santana immediately told him they needed to talk. She motioned him over to the kitchen trying to be out of earshot of Rachel in case she woke up.

"what's up Satan?", he smirked. Santana rolled her eyes at the old nickname. "it's about Brody" she said.

"What has the naked Ken done now?", Kurt didn't like him either.

Santana started her story about how she saw him at the hotel with a woman, who said she paid for his "services".

Kurt stood there in shock of what Santana just told him. "that pig, that… that, I don't even have words, how could he do this to Rachel?" "Brody is a male prostitute!", Kurt stated a little too loud.

"What!", Rachel yelled, as they both turned to see Rachel standing there. "Rachel, we didn't know you were up", Kurt said. Rachel was more than shocked, she was pissed and wanted an explanation.

So Santana told her exactly what she saw and what the woman had said. "how could he do this to me?, I know we are in an open relationship, but this…is….just…sickening", she murmured with eyes wide.

Tears again streaked down her face learning of the betrayal and lies. She felt like she had been crying all day long. " I better get used to all this crying and emotions with all these hormones running thru my body.

Kurt asked "why, is it your time of the month?" laughing a little. She just cried even more, Kurt went to hug her, "Oh Rachel, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you cry." She said no that's not it", getting a nod from Santana to go ahead and tell him.

Rachel looked up at Kurt and whispered "I'mmm pregnant". Kurt clasped is hand over his mouth, eyes wide with shock, still hugging her.

"I'm going to kick Brody's ass myself" Rachel looked at him and said even softer, "it's not Brody's"

The realization lit up Kurt's face, when he looked at her and said "Finn?" She just nodded and fell into his chest as he hugged her tighter.

After what felt like forever, he pulled her forward and asked "are you sure?", she replied as a matter of fact now, "Yes, Santana and I just came from the doctor. They confirmed it and said it happened on Valentine's Day."

Kurt kind of figured they would've hooked up. "So I'm going to be an uncle?", he smiled and said it again as a matter of fact "I'm going to be an uncle!" hugging Rachel. "I'm due in November. " Rachel said. " so you're gonna have it?", Kurt asked softly. Rachel looked confused "I'm not sure what's going to happen, but I'm having this baby. I think I need to deal with this Brody situation first." Kurt was overjoyed, "good, shall I start packing his things to leave in the hallway?" "Santana chimed in "I'll help" And with that the three of them went to it, packing all Brody's things, but left it all inside next to the door.

"guys?", Rachel said as they both stopped and looked at her, "I don't want him to know, you know, about me being pregnant" Kurt asked "who, Brody?", she nodded, "our lips are sealed" Santana said as they both used their fingers to zip their mouths shut. The three roomies were on the couch watching a movie, when Brody came in. "what's all this?"' he asked with a questioning look on his face. " that my dear, is all your crap" Santana said flat out. "Rachel, what's going on? Rachel got up and looked right at him and said "you are moving out" He started to make his way to her, but she stopped him dead in his tracks, when she said "I know what you are, Brody, well rather what you do for a living."

He tried to come up with an excuse, "it's not what you think", Rachel stopped him right there, "don't bother trying to explain, Santana saw you and your "client" at the hotel and I think she is more trustworthy than you, since you have been lying to me this whole time" He started for her again "Rachel, listen" she cut him off " No!, get out Brody, now!" He turned towards the door " I'll go, but I'm not taking my stuff until we talk about this" as he left she said "there's nothing to talk about, it's over!" Rachel felt relieved and strong.

"Well, that went better than I thought", Kurt said happily, "at least now my vintage chairs are safe" , he laughed. They all went back to watching the movies the rest of the night, three friends linked forever. Everyone went to bed after the last movie.

Rachel lay in her bed thinking. She knew the next step was telling Finn, but how?, when? Her mind still racing as she drifted off to sleep dreaming of her, Finn, and their baby? Rachel had not spoken to Finn since that night, not even a text or accidental butt dialing. She did think about him and what he said to her at the reception. She couldn't deny it, she did still love him, but they were in two different places in their lives, not to mention 2 different states.

She had went on with her classes and auditioned for Funny Girl. she hadn't heard anything back yet, but now how could she even be in a play? And Finn was working with Mr. Shue and the New Directions for regionals and hopefully nationals. It had been a week since she kicked Brody out and when she came home one day, his stuff was gone and his key left on the table.

One more thing out of the way, she thought. Kurt had heard from Blaine that they had won regionals , we were all happy for our former Glee club. She knew inside that Finn had something to do with their winning and she was so proud of him, she wished that she could tell him. Before she knew it, she was dialing his number.

Three rings and she was getting nervous that he wouldn't answer, but also nervous if he did answer, what would she say to him? Just then his voice pulled me out of nervousness. "Rachel, hi" his voice making her melt a little. " hi Finn" Then silence, so she spoke up first, "so you guys won regionals, congratulations" she said to him proudly "yeah we did, they were fantastic"

Finn sounded so proud and sure of himself. "I'm so proud of you Finn, I knew they would win with you there." He thanked her and then he cleared his throat and said, ", it's spring break next week and I have some time off from the tire shop, and I was thinking about coming there to visit." "I mean I want to see Kurt and even Santana, but you too, will that be a problem with Brody?" he asked, but not really caring if it did. "No, that won't be a problem at all", was all Rachel said. "great, I'll get a hotel close by." Finn said, "and see you next week"

Rachel's nerves were getting the best of her, Finn was arriving today and she still didn't know how to tell him she was pregnant with his child. Rachel was deep in thought when she heard her name "Rachel", Kurt said "Finn texted me to give me a heads up that he is on his way over"

Rachel gulped a big lump in her throat. "ok" breathing deeply " I can do this" "….no!, no I can't, who am I kidding, Kurt, I can't do this" shaking her head side to side. "this is just gonna remind him of Quinn, what if he's not ready?, what if he hates me?"

Santana had came into the room listening to Rachel's rant while Kurt just looked at her while he paced back and forth. Santana spoke up "Rachel, you are gonna be fine, you are finchel for Christ's sake, we all knew you would end up back together one way or the other."

Kurt chimed in "and Finn could never hate you, you know that." And they all gathered in tight for a group roomies hug. Heads turned towards the door as they heard the knock. Kurt was the one to go answer it, to a smiling Finn. "hey there little brother" as Finn hugged Kurt stepping inside.

Finn's eyes fell onto Santana then Rachel, holding them on Rachel for a while longer. Santana broke the silence, "so Finnocence, you bout ready for the big city?" Rachel shot her a scared, "are you crazy look" "I mean you can't stay in Lima forever" Santana blurted out. Santana was not one for holding her tongue. Finn responded "I've got some things in the works, but I want to see glee club through to Nationals, I know they can win again this year with my and Mr. Shue's help and make New Directions two time National Champions.

Rachel was so proud of Finn, he had an overwhelming confidence about him that made him even more sexy. Rachel's mind wandered back to the night in the hotel for a quick second, then back to the living area where they were all standing. Santana was the first to leave, she had gotten a job as a waitress/Karaoke DJ at a local bar. Before she left she gave Rachel a thumbs up and a sincere smile.

Kurt was talking to Finn, asking how his dad was feeling and that he was taking care of himself. "Don't worry, my mom is taking real good care of him, Kurt and I'm helping at the shop, everything is under control, he's good" Kurt sighed with relief, he's been feeling guilty being so far away in New York while his dad had been sick. Since they caught the cancer early, they were able to get it all with surgery and a few radiation treatments. But Kurt still worried about him staying healthy. "well I've got practice with Adam's Apples, see you two later" Kurt hugged Finn and then Rachel, giving her an extra squeeze.

As the door shut, Rachel turned to Finn "do you want something to drink?, are you hungry?" asking vey politely "some water would be great" Finn replied. He made his way to the couch and sat, " so will Brody be coming back anytime soon?" Rachel handed him his water, still standing, looking away, " no he won't be coming back at all, he doesn't live here anymore" clasping her fingers together, pacing, she looked at Finn, who had the biggest smirk on his face, "we broke up" still pacing, Rachel was wringing her hands trying to think of her next words.

Finn watched her, puzzled , seeing she was nervous. He got up and put his hands to her shoulders to stop her from pacing and said "Rach, what is it?, I know there is something else bothering you" she looked at him with a tear in her eye and then ran to the bathroom covering her mouth, hoping she would make it to the toilet to be sick.

Finn lightly knocked on the halfway closed bathroom door, "Rach, are you okay?" she had just finished brushing her teeth. " I'm fine", she told him.

She thought, it was now or never. She grabbed his hand and lead him to the couch. Rachel started "Finn do you remember our night at the hotel after the reception?" Finn smiled "of course I do, I will never forget that night." Rachel continued, "well it was really intense, and passionate, and wonderful, and we got caught up in our emotions" she felt like she was babbling "and we didn't think or remember protection" Finn looked at her with a blank stare, "Rachel what are you trying to say?" she looked up to the ceiling and then back at Finn as tears ran down her face.

"I'm pregnant, Finn"

Author's note: Please review and comment, good, bad, ugly, I'll take it. This is my first story, so I would like to know if I should keep going. Thanks