Chapter 4:

Lexi wanted to see how amazing her mother is at performing. She has watched all her videos. From High School Glee Club competion to her first Broadway Play. Her mother is truly amazing.

She can't believe this is what she's been doing. "Wow!" She had the huge smile. One of the big ones Rachel has seen so far. "I am so amazed! You're really talented M-o-" Rachel heard the tone of voice change from excitement to being scared. "Rachel..."

Since living with Rachel, Lexi isn't quite sure yet to call her Mom or by her first name.

"Oh sweetheart." Rachel placed a finger on Lexi's chin to look at her beautiful eyes. "It's okay to call me mom or mommy. Whatever it is you'd like." She hugs her.

"I'm sorry." She apologized. "It came out so quickly. I'm so stupid." She cried out loud. "Can I watch some more videos please?" She asked quietly.

Rachel strokes Lexi's hair. "Of course you may." She said. She took out a CD titled RENT in which she played Maria. Lexi gets herself comfortable and lays her head on Rachel's chest. It feels good to cuddle with a mother. Lexi never wants this feeling to go away.
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Rachel loves spending every minute of her life with her daughter. No matter what they do, going out, or staying in. It's the precious moments for Rachel.

Lexi didn't feel like going out on a Sunday afternoon. She wanted to stay in and not leave her mother's site. Rachel suggested to bake homemade oatmeal cookies.

Baking is something Lexi loves. She remembers how her and her best friend Lauren Thomas would bake during sleepovers. "Lauren hates chocolate too. It was always oatmeal cookies. Her mom became like my mom, before I met you." Lexi said as she put in the cookies onto the stove. "I hope you aren't mad about it."

"I would never be mad." Rachel calmly said. "Sweetie? I do have to ask, where do you live?" Rachel never asked a concern question before.

"I was raised in River, Ohio." River, Ohio was hours away from Lima but not too far. "Daddy moved to Long Island for a better teaching position after my fourth birthday." Lexi explained. "I always wanted to know what the story between you two ?" She asked curiously. "You wanted me but..What else?"

And that's when Rachel realized how mature her eleven-year old daughter is. "Your daddy and I were sixteen. We were very young. We had future plans. As you already know mine, I am living my dream. It's just that-having a baby would be a lot to handle...but I did love you every minute I had you in my belly." Rachel said, hoping Lexi wouldn't be angry with her. "When you were born, we didn't know if we could raise you or give you to a nice family. Adoption was the best thing for us. And for you..I just never knew you weren't put up for adoption, and that daddy kept you. If I knew, I would of met you earlier. You're beautiful, intelligent, and so down to earth. Please remember that."

Lexi nodded her head. "Does that make my daddy selfish? Keeping you from me?" Rachel had given it a thought. Why hasn't he told her? Sent out a letter? Anything to clarify she's had her all these years. "Cookies will be ready in a bit." Rachel changed the subject. She kissed the top of her daughter's head. "I'll be in the office to check on Josh." She said.

Lexi shrugged her shoulders. She even wonders herself if she should contact her father after days of not speaking to him.


It was quiet inside the apartment. Lexi isn't sure where anyone is. She decided to write a letter to her father. She grabbed paper, and a nice pen to write on it.

Dear Daddy,

I'm not sure if I should be angry with you. I know the whole story. Mommy told me. Yes, I'm going to call her Mommy. I don't know why you did what you did, but all I know is that she is wonderful. I want to stay here till further notice. Daddy, I am growing up now. I'm going to go through puberty, grow boobs, buy bras, have crushes on boys, and even have my heartbroken. I'm just glad I have a mother to talk to. To lean on. Daddy I love you so much but I can't believe it. I can't believe you.

You kept me away from Mommy all these years. Your selfish. I just want you to know that.

From Lexi,

Your daughter, you weren't suppose to raise.

She folded the paper and licked it together. She didn't want to sound so harsh but she hates keeping secrets from her daddy. She left her room to go to the office where she knows she may find papers.

Inside Josh was still there. "You can knock." He said looking up at the door.

"Whatever." Lexi rolled her eyes. "Got a stamp?"

"Yeah..what for?" Josh asked confusingly.

"A letter to my father." Lexi responded. "I'm not going back to him. I love Mommy." She admits the truth.

"You might not need to send that." Josh said. "Your father is coming here." Not too long ago, Josh has secretly contacted Finn Hudson. Lexi felt her lips quiver, and she started whimpering.


An unexpected guest came for Rachel. She had no idea Finn Hudson, her High School Boyfriend, and father who raised Lexi would come by. She figured Josh had something to do with this. She made Tea and gave out cookies.

All four sat in the living room.

"I only came here because I heard you were being rude and inconsiderate. Princess, this isn't you. I'm sorry, but you're coming back home with me." Finn said taking a sip of his tea.

Rachel immediately shook her head. "That's not true at all. She's the sweetest precious little girl. She's always welcome here."

"Remember that contact agreement?" Finn asked.

"Don't give me that." Rachel cried. "I signed it! I know I'm not suppose to see her until she's an adult. She came to me and I'm glad she did. It's you who I'm angry about. You never told me you had her."

"I never told you I kept her because you moved with your dads! Right after she was born! You were so hard to contact Rachel. Your dads were not that supportive. I had help with my mom, Burt, and Kurt...and..." Flashbacks came back to Rachel.

Something she barely wants to remember.

It was two weeks after Rachel gave birth. SHe never got to see her child's face, but she knew it's a beautiful little girl.

Rachel stayed home, knowing how much she promised her daddies she would have sex before marriage. She watched her dads packed all their things.

"We're moving to New York. We're never coming back." Said Hiram. "This town will just bring horrible memories. We're disappointed in you, Rachel. Abortion would of been the answer."

She's cried for days of how hard her dads LerRoy and Hiram have been towards her. At this time, she wished she had her mom around. "No it wouldn't." Her eyes were swollen and she covered her teary face with ehr pink blanket. "I love her." She continued to sob, with no one being around to comfort her.

Why did Finn have to bring this all back? Once Lexi was born, Rachel's relationships with her fathers were never the same. Lexi walked up to her father. "It's not your fault, daddy? I'm sorry...for everything I wrote in this letter."


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