A/N: Part 3! YAY! PLEASE PLEASE keep reviewing and ENJOY! :D

"Ms. Berry, Your on in ten minutes." The studios assistant manager shut my dressing room door.

Looking into the mirror while the make-up and hair stylist finished prepping me for my interview, I can't believe I made it. I'm a star, my dreams are a reality. I've done plenty of interviews before, but this is my first talk show. I can't help but be nervous, millions of people are going to see this. What if I trip when I walk in? or worse have a booger hanging from my nose? After the ladies left the room I stood up and leaned into the mirror. Nope were clear, no boogies.

I fixed my brown floral dress and primped my hair a little when the assistant popped his head in again. "It's show time."

I took a deep breath as I turned and followed the gentleman out and to the stage. I was being interviewed by Conan O'Brien on his late night talk show. I have only seen the show once or twice, but what I've seen he is a pretty laid back and funny guy. Standing backstage waiting for my cue, Conan was cracking joke at some celebrities, I admit some made me laugh. He concludes his little stand up session and announces his first celebrity guest, me.

"Now first we have a very talented young lady, some of you may know her. She is a Broadway superstar, a big screen actress, and as of yesterday a solo recording artist. Ladies and gentlemen help be to welcome the beautiful and talent, Ms. Rachel Berry!"

I take a deep breath and walk out on to the stage. I was surprised at how loud the audience was, it made this all feel so surreal. I waved and smiled at the people in front of me. I turned my attention to Conan and have him a quick hug then sitting on the blue couch that was next to his desk.

"Hi, how are you?" Conan was looking at me saying through his eyes 'breath everything is going to be alright.'

I smiled. "I'm great! Wow this is crazy!" I looked back to the audience and stared in shock, turning back to Conan. "How are you?"

"Oh I'm doing well, so Rachel how's life? I mean you just wrapped up on touring with Spring Awakening, which won many Tony's, you who took home two. Not to mention you also just finished filming your first movie 'The Best of Me'. And now I'm hearing your recording a solo album? You must be extremely busy!"

I laughed, he has no idea. "Yeah, I am always busy with something, but it's so fun. I wouldn't be doing anything else."

He smiled at me and looked out to the audience. "Isn't she just stunning? I mean look at her!" I can't help but smile and blush at his compliments. "Absolutely beautiful."

"That's very sweet of you." I laughed a little blushing again.

"So I know I'm speaking for all the guys out there, but are you single? I know there has been rumors that you and your co-star in your new movie, Jesse St. James were together, but I never heard if it was true or not."

Hollywood is so weird. If you are friends with a boy or even just co-stars, you are automatically dating. "No, I am single. Jesse is an amazing person, but we are just friends."

I smile as Conan gestures things to the camera saying, 'fair game'. "So you're a small town girl right? You weren't always a big city girl?"

"Yeah, I grew up in Lima, Ohio. Not many have heard of it, but it's a great place to live when your growing up. It just wasn't a place for me and I had to escape."

"I know what you mean, I'm from a small town in North !" The audience (including myself). "Now I've heard around that you are one of the nicest celebrities to the paparazzi."

I laugh. "Yeah, I feel kind of bad for them. They just follow people around all day just to get yelled at. Granted I haven't been known that long so its not a big deal to me."

"Right. Look out pops, soon Rachel is gonna get annoyed and you'll get the wrath!" I shake my head smiling. "So a question I ask all my first timers, even though I know your answer will be me, who is your celebrity crush?"

I laugh along with the audience. "Umm, ya know I don't know. This is Hollywood, every guy is dreamy."

"Chicken!"

"No I'm being honest! You will be that first one to know of my celebrity crush!"

"I'm holding you to that. Now everywhere I've seen you, you look absolutely amazing. Did you always have good style?"

"No. Not at all. My wardrobe consisted of animal sweater, plaid skirts, tights, flats, and a matching headband. You can't forget the headband." Everyone was laughing as he showed a picture of my not so good looking days. Yeah, I thought I was the most fashionable thing, but no."

"Yeah not so much! Well Rachel it has been a pleasure."

"No, pleasure is all mine!"

"Everyone look out for Rachel Berry in her new movie 'The Best of Me' and her new album. When we return, the one and only Zac Efron will be on this stage! We will be right back!"

After we went off the air I answered a few quick questions from the audience then was back to my dressing room. I changed and gathered all my things and left for the airport to go to LA for a meeting about my new album.

I was in line to go through security when my phone started ringing. I saw it was my dad so I answered. "Hi Daddy! I'm about to go through security, so ill have to call you back!"

My dads voice was shaky. "Rachel! There has been an accident."

My heart dropped and with out a second thought I turned around and went to buy a ticket to Ohio. "I'm on my way." I hung up the phone and ran.

The flight was terrible. I was crying like the entire way. My manager wasn't happy that I had to miss the meeting and push back recording a month, but he understood. I took a taxi to the hospital, and rushed inside with my suitcase in hand.

I approached the front desk. "Excuse me I'm looking for my-"

"Rachel!" I turned to see my dad. I dropped all my stuff and ran into his arm immediately crying.

I pulled back. "What happened? Where's Daddy? Is he okay?" I wiped my cheeks only for another tear to fall.

"He is okay. He's in surgery now. When he was driving home from work he got hit by a drunk driver."

I put my head back into my dads chest and let out loud sobs. He wrapped his arms around me, comforting me.

"I'm going to take your stuff to the car, go ahead sit, I'll be right back." He hands me my purse and takes the rest of my things out to the car.

I take a deep breath, closing my eyes. "Rachel?" I open my eyes and look around to see who was calling my name.

My eyes land on a gorgeous blonde, whom I was jealous of all through out high school. "Quinn."

My eyes move from her face to her protruding belly. Quinn is pregnant. She pats the seat next to her. I walk slowly over to her and take a seat. "Long time no see. How are you?"

"I've been better." I did not want to talk to anyone, let alone Quinn Fabray.

"Are you okay, have you been crying?" She placed her hand on my shoulder.

"Um, no actually I'm not. My dad has been in an accident and I just want to see him and make sure he is okay!" I really didn't want to cry in front of Quinn, something about her makes me want to punch things. Oh yeah that's right, the fact that she's married to my former best friend/crush, and is having his baby.

"I'm so sorry Rachel!" She hugged me softly. It was pretty awkward seeing how she hated me back in school.

I see my dad come back in and I stand up. "well I'm going to go be with my dad now. It was… nice seeing you again."

She smiled sadly at me. "Yeah you too Rachel."

I start walking away, but turn back towards her. "Congratulations by the way. On the baby."

She smiles at me and rubs her belly as I walk away. The doctor told us he was out of surgery, but we can't visit until he wakes up. I turned off my phone so I could focus on my dad.

We waited for hours. I swear I went through two boxes of tissues. Finally the doctor comes out and say we can go in and see him. I jump out of my seat and ran down the empty hall till I reached his room. I just stood out side the door, I couldn't open it. My dad caught up to me and opened the door walking in and I followed him in. My eyes were quickly drowning with my tears as I saw my daddy lying there, hooked up to all these machines. His left leg was attached to a sling that held his leg up. I looked at my dad and he smiled weakly. My daddy was smiling as if nothing was wrong. I feel so terrible, I've canceled the last two holidays to come and visit because I was to busy. I put my career before my family, there is something wrong with that.

"Daddy." He waved me over too him and ran over and hugged him as light as I could. I didn't know what got hurt so I didn't won't him to be in anymore pain then he already was. "I'm so sorry." I whispered in his chest as he stroked my hair.

"For what?" I lifted my head to look him in the eyes.

"For not being here for the holidays for the past two years." He wiped my tears, but they just kept falling.

"It's okay, your hear now. I couldn't be more happy." I hugged him close again.

"How are you feeling?" My dad was standing right next to me as he grabbed daddy's hand.

"Well I'm a little loopy from the meds and my leg hurts a little but other then that, im great." He kissed my forehead and I stood up. I gave him a look. "Other than my leg it's only some bumps and bruises." I crossed my arms and gave him a stern look. "I'm being honest!"

I sighed. "Alright. So when can you go home?"

"Um, I think in two days." I smiled sadly. I missed them so much. I can't believe it's been seven years since I've been here. My dad and I sat around daddy and talked until I fell asleep in the little couch in the corner.

My dad wakes me up and tells me we have to go. "No. I want to stay here with daddy."

"No Rachel, the doctor said we both need to leave. We can come back tomorrow." I looked over at my daddy who was sleeping, then back to my dad.

"Okay." And we left the hospital.

I couldn't sleep. Every time I felt myself about to fall asleep something woke me. I sat up and looked over at the clock to see it was only ten o'clock at night. I threw on some clothes, my dads keys and made my way to the closest bar. I'm not a big drinker, but every once and awhile when I can't sleep I treat myself to a drink. I know it's weird to go alone, but I just wanted to be alone. I didn't want to talk about anything. I walked into the bar not bothering to look around and plopped down at the bar.

A older man approached me from behind the bar. "What can I get you sweetheart?"

I sighed "I'll take a rum and coke please." He turned to get her drink. "Make that a double.:

The man smiled. "Coming right up."

I pull out my cell phone and turned it back on. I sighed as I saw all the missed calls, texts, and e-mails. I put it on silent and threw it back in my purse.

The bartender came back with my drink and I pulled out my purse to pay for my drink. "How much do I owe you?"

He smiled at me. "Don't worry about it, it's on the house."

"Thank you." He walked away and tended to the other customers.

I started at my drink blocking out everything round me. Someone sits next to me, turn my head in the opposite direction as I continue drinking, the light burn of the rum getting worse and worse.

"I'll take to shots of tequila and two Budweiser's." I could feel the man next to me staring at me. "Someone is thirsty." The man let out a little chuckle.

I faced forward still not looking in his direction. "Well you would be to if you had the day that I have." I finished my drink and pushed it in front of me. "Your not one to talk, two shots and tow beers?"

He laughed. "Yeah I've had one of those days too." I tucked my hair behind me ear. He did not have the day I had, if he did he probably wouldn't be drinking away his sorrows. The bartender brought his drinks to him and he threw some money on the table. "It was nice talking to you." He got up putting his wallet in his pocket.

Turned my head a little so I didn't seem like a total bitch. "Yeah you too." I flashed him a quick smile.

"Rachel?" I turned my head to face the man I've been trying to ignore.

It was Finn. "Finn?" He smiled and I just about died.