Chapter 4: Broke

The story is actually chapter 3, but since I added a preface, it is technically chapter 4 (just to clear that up).

Disclaimer: I still do not own Glee. It belongs to Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.

Thanks for all the followers, favorites and reviews. You are all awesome!

I don't for a second blame the writers for delaying production. They're dealing with the loss of a great guy. I saw Jane Lynch on Jay Leno—she lost it. She said that Cory was such a great man that he knew of this little boy who was dying and his last wish was to meet Cory, so with all of the money that Cory had, he flew to where the little boy lived to meet him! I read in the People magazine that Cory never fought with anyone, never raised his voice, always had his lines memorized and was never late to work.

Hollywood sure lost a hell of a talent. It is going to be so weird watching Glee 5 without the male lead. I'm going to miss Cory towering over Lea and him making me laugh with the logic that he lacks (e.g. not understanding the word deplorable but knowing archetype). I guess Mark (Salling) took it really hard too. In fact, Mark posted on his Twitter that he remembered all of the memories he shared with Cory. He simply stated no when he first heard of Cory's passing. He's going to miss him. My heart breaks the most for Lea, though. She met Cory in 2009 and the two fell in love. She is so strong though—dealing with a boyfriend who had an addict problem. I commend Lea for wanting to return to Glee—the cast is her family and nothing is stronger than family.

Watching Glee from season 1 helps me to grieve. Watching Kurt becoming angry over the school thinking that they would throw fruit at the glee club when he just had a facial, revealing to his dad that he's gay, Finn dealing with the drama of his girlfriend cheating on him and becoming pregnant helps me to cope with the loss of Cory. I'll never understand why Cory relapsed and why there was no one there to take him to seek help while he was in Canada. I'll never understand why God took him away at the tender age of 31. Maybe God wanted someone to teach Him how to play the drums, so He chose Cory. I may never understand why Cory did what he did and I wish I could have met him but all I know is that he was such an incredible person that so many people are going to miss him.

Sorry this part is super long, but I got on a rampage, haha.

Sorry for the delay, but I've been watching Glee to help me feel better.

Chapter 3-Broke

"Twins? What are we going to do, Rach? I can barely take care of myself let alone two babies."

"Finn, would you calm down? We still have six months before the twins arrive. Now, I don't suppose we could raise them in my apartment, so we would have to sacrifice our living arrangements."

"You mean we should get a place together?" Finn suggested.

"Not necessarily. You are living in the dorms with Puck and I am comfortable here in my apartment with Kurt. What I am suggesting is that you move here and we can attempt to raise our family here together."

"That's ridiculous, Rach. You two barely have enough room, so adding the twins and I would make it even more cramped. I think that we should look at apartments together. I'm sure that once we are accustomed in our apartment, we can make amends to having our family together."

"That sounds fair"

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"Kurt, I can't move in with Finn. We're not even a couple." Rachel bellowed.

"Well, Rach, you and he are having these babies together so the least you can do is to allow him to live with the mother of his children."

"I guess it wouldn't hurt to have the father of my children live here with me."

"I knew that you would see it my way."

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"Finn, you have to tell Rachel. She's going to wonder when you leave to have your chemotherapy."

"But I'm scared, Puck. What if she doesn't love me anymore?"

"Dude, that's ridiculous. Rachel loves you for who you are and she'll love you even more after this."

"But she's in an even more fragile state now; I'm afraid that she'll start crying and avoid me."

"If she acts that way, then let her, Finn. She has to learn."

And with that, Finn picks up the phone to call Rachel.

"Bzz"

"Hello?" Rachel answered.

"Hey, Rach, it's me. There's something that I need to tell you."

"Sure, Finn, there's something that I need to tell you too."

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"So what did you need to tell me?" Rachel wondered.

"Well, do you remember that time at Santana's birthday party when I fainted and you thought it was because of the air conditioner? Well, as it turns out, I'm sick."

"Finn, you're sick? I'll take you to the doctor and you'll be better tomorrow."

"No, Rach, I mean I'm sick. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma a week ago."

"What? You have cancer, Finn?"

Tears began streaming down Rachel's face as she heard the news. She always thought that Finn was as healthy as a horse. She couldn't bear to see him in pain. He was the love of her life. He was perfect.

Rachel was nearly hysterical herself as she learned of Finn's condition.

"Is there any hope that you'll become better?" She wondered.

"Well, my doctor has me starting chemotherapy, so we can just hope that that helps me and I'll go into remission."

Silence was heard as Rachel tried to grasp Finn's news. How can someone so perfect suddenly be sick? She couldn't believe that Finn had something as awful as cancer. She loved Finn and thought nothing bad could happen to him.

"What am I supposed to do, Finn? Here we are having twins and now suddenly you have cancer?"

"Rach, first, you need to calm down. I'm going to treatment so there's a chance that I'll fight this. Second, I am going to support you 100%. I love you and these babies no matter what. You and I are going to make incredible parents."

A smile came upon Rachel's face as she heard Finn's voice say those words to her. Nothing prepared her for what Finn had told her. She knew that no matter what happens with Finn's illness, he was going to stand by her and make sure that everything was in order for when the twins arrive.

I don't know how I feel about this chapter's ending, kind of abrupt. Sad chapter I know, but it makes it appear more dramatic. Please read and review still.

A/N: Oh my gosh, the cast went to a memorial today for Cory outside of Paramount Studios in Los Angeles (where the auditorium scenes are filmed). It was a very somber event. RIP Cory. I miss you like crazy.

I just read that Cory was planning a surprise for Lea for her birthday on August 29. My guess is that he was going to ask her to marry him. It's so sad that he never got the chance to do it . Stay strong Lea. We love you.