Chapter 4: Take Care of Yourself

A/N: Thanks for the great response to my last chapter! I'm glad you are all liking this fic so far :) So I was in a car for five hours and was bored, therefore this chapter appeared from that! It's not too interesting of a chapter, but I need it! The next chapter is a bit intense, so don't kill me. I hope you all like it. Please don't mind the errors ! Also, PLEASE review! It keeps me writing and I love your feedback :)

Rachel was in shock. It seemed as though everything was going so quickly. The second Mike had told her the news, he was already making plans for her to visit a fellow doctor to help with the pregnancy. Then he began asking her questions about the sickness, and warned her about possible symptoms to come. Too quickly. This was all happening too quickly.

"Mike, are you sure?" Peeped Rachel.

"Yes, I am. Is something wrong?" Inquired Mike, confused by her lack of excitement.

"I...Well Finn isn't here, and we just got married. It's just so soon," confessed Rachel, hoping her friend could help calm her nerves.

"Rachel, as your doctor, I need to tell you that you shouldn't allow yourself to get stressed out for the baby's sake, but as your friend, I'm saying don't get stressed for your sake. I know I couldn't attend your wedding, but I know you and Finn are absolutely in love. You were meant to have a family. So, maybe it's a bit earlier than you expected, but I'm sure there's a reason for it," comforted Mike.

Rachel thought about what he was saying and Mike was right. Ever since meeting Finn, she could picture having a family with him. He was the one. An image of small bouncing babies with his nose, and her big brown eyes, with his gorgeous smile, appeared in her mind. Rachel couldn't help but to grin at the thought.

"You're right, Mike. Thanks so much," said Rachel, getting up to pull her long time friend into an embrace.

"Don't worry about it. Now, I will be in full contact with Dr. Rutherford throughout the pregnancy. So, I will help you through it as much as I can," assured Mike.

"That means a lot. How can I thank you?"

"By breathing," teased Mike, opening the door for her.

She jokingly took in a deep breath and left his office. He followed her out, and they exchanged goodbyes before she departed. Rachel got into her and Finn's car, or as Finn named it "The Hudson Mobile", and began to drive home.

Rachel wanted to call her husband and let him know the exciting news, but she reminded herself that it wouldn't be a great idea while she was driving. She needed to begin thinking not only for herself, but for the beautiful child growing inside her.

The second Rachel got into the apartment, she pulled out her phone and dialed Finn's number. It rang a few times, but went to voicemail. She assumed he was in concert, and didn't think much of it. Though, as much as Rachel wanted Finn to be the first to know, she couldn't keep the news inside and wanted to share it with someone. So Rachel pulled out her phone and dialed her second most dialed number.

*ring ring*

"Hello?" Answered her best friend.

"Kurt! I have amazing news!" She exclaimed into the phone.

"Can I tell Blaine? Blaine, baby, get over here!"

"You both there?"

"Yup! What's the news, sweetie?"

"I'm pregnant!" Announced Rachel, practically squealing in joy. Her conversation with Mike had caused this enthusiasim.

"Oh my goodness! Congratulations," exclaimed her two friends.

"I tried calling Finn but he's not picking up! Can you believe it?"

"Oh how I am going to spoil that child," teased Kurt, "We are going to be its favorite uncles!"

"Kurt, sweetie, you will be it's only uncles," retorted Rachel, causing Blaine to burst into laughter as Kurt sighed.

"Fine, fine! Oh my, this child is going to be so talented," remarked Blaine, "with the family surrounding it. Your neighbours might hate you."

"I don't care! My child will do whatever it needs to do for its dreams to come true! Screw the neigbours," replied Rachel, picturing a daughter who was as driven as herself.

"Another Rachel Berry? New York should watch out," joked Kurt, though they both knew he was being serious.

Suddenly, the nausea hit her and she dropped the phone to run to the bathroom. She luckily made it in time and was able to spew the contents into the toilet bowl and not the ground. Her body immediately felt weakened, and she didn't want to get up off the ground. Then, Rachel remembered that she was still on the phone with Kurt and Blaine, so she dragged herself to the living room and picked up the phone.

"Hello?"

"Rachel! What happened?" Exclaimed the two men.

"Just a bit of morning sickness. I'm fine," reassured Rachel, though she didn't exactly feel that way.

"Are you sure? We could come over for a bit?" Asked Kurt, obviously worried about the tiny and fragile girl.

"No, I'm fine. I think I'm just going to take a nap, and let my body rest." declined Rachel.

"Alright, well if you need anything call us. We are just a phone call or text message away."

"I know, thank you. Goodbye guys," replied Rachel, hanging up the phone.

She went to go lie down in bed, and get some needed sleep. The vomiting really took energy away from her. Rachel truly hoped it wouldn't be this way for the next few weeks, as she slowly drifted to sleep.

Rachel was awaken by her phone going off. It was Finn's ringtone. She reluctantly pulled herself up, and grabbed her phone.

"Hey baby," she mumbled.

"Hey sweetie. Were you asleep?" Replied the voice that she missed all too much.

"Yeah, I was, but it's alright. What's going on?"

"Well my phone says you called. What's going on with you?" Remarked Finn.

"Oh, right! I'm pregnant, Finn," she told him, with as much enthusiasim that she could muster at the time.

"You are? Baby, that's fantastic!" Exclaimed her husband.

Hearing Finn's excitement just caused hers to heighten, "We're going to be a family now! Can you believe it?"

"This is amazing news! I wish I was there right now."

"It's okay, baby. You'll be home soon and then we can raise this child together," assured Rachel, knowing that he was most likely upset with himself for his absence.

"You're right, honey! I can't wait to come home, have you in my arms and be able to rub your stomach carrying the beautiful child," enthused Finn, with sincerity in his voice.

"I love you," muttered Rachel, at his words. The way he talked about raising a family together, just made her love him even more. They truly were meant to be and he was the perfect guy.

"I love you too, baby! Only a few more weeks. Wait, is this why you were sick?"

"Still sick, actually, but yes. I went to Mike and he told me it was due to the pregnancy," explained Rachel.

"I'm sorry that you feel sick, love. Do you want me to ask Kurt and Blaine to come and take care of you?" Proposed Finn.

"No, I'm fine. I can handle it on my own. If anything, I'll call Noah to come help me," answered Rachel.

There was silence, until Finn finally spoke up.

"Why him and not my brother?" Interrogated Finn, with an almost agressive tone.

"Because Kurt and Blaine have things to do, and Noah is still struggling to make ends meet. He could easily drop his life in Ohio, like he's done before," retorted Rachel.

"Oh you mean like the time he almost fucked you?" Growled Finn.

"You need to get over that, Finn. He's my best friend. We made a mistake but you are the one that I love. I thought you two made up?" Spat Rachel, irritated with his jealousy.

"We did. I just don't know how I feel about him staying in our apartment," confessed Finn.

"Baby, he's my best friend. Though it's kind of adorable, you need to get over your jealousy. I'm married to you, and picked you," assured Rachel, to calm her husband's unnecessary worries.

"Alright, babe. I trust you," answered Finn.

"Good, now can I go to sleep, sweetie? I'm exhausted," asked Rachel.

"Oh, of course! I love you."

"I love you too," and with that Rachel hung up the phone.

She understood Finn's discomfort towards the idea of Noah staying at their apartment, but she refused to kick Noah out of her life because of Finn's insecurities. After what had happened years ago between her and Noah, she would never allow it again.

Since she was already awake, Rachel decided to get herself some coffee and breakfast. She would have a hard time falling back asleep now. Rachel dragged herself to the kitchen and began making herself some scrambled eggs. It didn't take her too long to prepare the simple meal, but the second she put it into her mouth, the nausea reappared. Rachel, once again, ran to the bathroom and barfed, though there was no food to barf, so when she pulled away from the toilet, she felt worse.

Rachel felt really weak, and just laid on the ground until she felt strong enough to get up. She then walked back to the kitchen. Immediately, Rachel took the eggs and threw them out. Obviously, she would not be eating eggs during her pregnancy. There was no point in attempting to eat anything else so she returned to bed.

Rachel had lasted a week in her apartment, by herself but this pregnancy was taking the life out of her. She was constantly barfing or peeing and if she wasn't in the bathroom, Rachel was sleeping.

As much as it pained her, Rachel had to call the director of Funny Girl and cancel her second audition. There was no way that she could pull herself out of bed long enough to get to theater, sing without barfing, and return.

This was her breaking point. She had dreamed of playing this part, but her pregnancy wouldn't allow it. Rachel needed to stay at home and take care of herself and her baby. It was also at this point, that she had decided to call Noah for help. There were still a month until Finn would return from his tour, and Rachel needed help.

She grabbed her phone of her night table, and dialed the number.

"Hello?" Answered Noah.

"Hi Noah," weakly greeted Rachel, who was currently lying in bed.

"Rachel! How are you?"

"I'm pregnant," she blurted out.

"Woah...umm...congrats, babe! Finn's the father right?" Teased Puck.

"Of course, Noah," mildly chuckled Rachel," Anyway, I'm calling to ask for your assistance."

"What's up?"

"Well, Finn is on tour, and I just feel so sick. I can barely get out of bed. I was -" began Rachel.

"Say no more. I'll be there tonight. Let me go get some tickets," interrupted Noah.

"What would I do without you?" Laughed Rachel.

"I ask myself the same thing, babe! I'll see you tonight," answered Puck.

"Bye, Noah! Thank you so much," mumbled Rachel, as exhaustion took over her body.

"No problem, my hot jewish american princess," chuckled Puck, hanging up.

Rachel was such a lucky girl. She had the most amazing husband, and incredible best friends. Thank God for Noah, was her last thought, before passing out.

So Noah will be taking care of Rachel until Finn gets back! How will Rachel's pregnancy go? Stay tuned!

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