The weekend following graduation, Julia had planned to have Mike's party out at Tina's house. Tina's dad was the owner of Cohen Construction in Lima. He took over the company when his father passed away. When Tina's parents were married, her dad bought 4 acres of land in the country limits of Lima to build their new house. They have lived there since but have added things like a pool, some wood fences, and a small barn for their horses.
Julia had planned with Michelle over the last month for this party. Mike was pretty sure they were going over the top on everything. He couldn't help but think if they were this bad on just a graduation party, how much of a nightmare they will be when they have a wedding to help plan. He had quickly shaken that thought away as he pulled into Tina's house. He was arriving hours early to help set up and make sure Tina wasn't warring herself out too much.
On the fourth knock, Tina finally came to the door.
"Sorry but we were all out back setting up." She said out of breath. "We didn't think you would be here for a little while."
"Have you been running? That seriously can't be good for the baby. What happens…" Mike started on a rampage.
"Mike it's just running. It's not like I went cliff diving. Plus I still plan on going to NYADA when I graduate, so I need to stay in shape through this pregnancy." Tina said after she cut him off.
Mike has calmed down a little bit because he couldn't deny her logic. "Just promise me you will be careful."
Tina kissed him and said "I will. Now come inside and help me set up."
They were in the kitchen getting the tea and lemonade all set and the sandwiches put on platters.
"How do you plan on sending in a tape of you to dancing and acting if you are 7 months pregnant?" Mike asked.
"Well I plan on using footage from the past few months. Mom tapped everything down in Florida, so I can use my solo and dance routine from Sectionals. I figure by the time auditions come around, I will have already had the baby and lost what little baby weight I plan to gain." She said as she took a bite of celery with a smile.
The door bell rang then letting them know that guests were arriving.
All of his friends from Glee and football were there. Along with both Mike and Tina's family members and some faculty members like Mr. Shue and Miss Pilsbury. They ate BBQ and set up a spot for some karaoke and dancing. The party started to die down around 7. All the people that were left were just Glee members and some parents.
"I have to say this really is a lovely place." Miss Pilsbury was telling Kyle and Michelle. "I always wanted to get married out in the country."
"Yes I could picture that. I'm secretly hoping that whenever Mike ends up proposing to Tina, they will have their wedding here. Tina has always loved the land here. She took her first steps in the back yard and her and Kyle would build a whole snow village out here when she was younger." Michelle was telling Emma.
"It's true this backyard is my favorite place of the whole house." Tina stated walking up behind her mom.
"I have a great idea!" Michelle shrieked. "Why don't you guys have your wedding here? We have plenty of room and it's the country wedding you have always wanted. I don't have any projects I'm working on so I could even be your wedding planner." Michelle was almost bouncing up and down now.
Emma looked at Will and the both said, "Let's do it!"
The next two months had flown by. It was the end on July and they were setting up for the wedding that would take place tomorrow. All of the Glee kids were helping out, sort of their last project together as a group. Tina and Quinn were put in charge of making table settings while Mike and Puck were helping the other guys set up chairs.
"It scares me to think that in a month Im going to be alone. You will be at Harvard and Mike will be in NYC. What will I do with all of that free time?" Tina asked Quinn.
"You will never be alone and you won't have that much free time. I will be Skyping you at least twice a week and Im sure Mike will be talking to you daily. You just have one year to get through. Just a few more months and you will have a brand new baby. So you will be fine and if not you will know where to find me." Quinn said with a smile.
"Why didn't we become this close sooner?" Tina asked with a smile.
"Mike wasn't the only one that changed in High School." Quinn said seriously.
Once all of the preparations had been done, they all had a small dinner at the house then everyone went their separate ways. The guys were all staying at Mr. Shue's apartment and the girls were all having a sleepover in Tina's basement with Emma. Everyone decided it would be easier the next day doing it this way for makeup and hair tomorrow.
First thing Kyle was instructed to do the morning of the wedding was to go get bagels and muffins from Lima Bean while Michelle worked on coffee at the house. The girls quickly ate and started getting ready. Once they had Emma's hair and makeup done they each started on their own. They each had a different type of dress but all were a light blue. Once all of the girls were dressed and ready to go they finally walked upstairs. As soon as they walked into the open area leading out to the glass back doors, they were being whistled at by the boys.
"Wow you look great!" Finn said to Rachel.
"Forget great, you guys look smoking!" Puck said to all of the girls.
"You look amazing!" Mike said to Tina as he helped her spin around on her toes.
It was finally time for the wedding to start. Everyone took their seats; the Glee club took up the front rows next to Will and Emma's parents. The wedding march started and out walked Emma out of the house, down the steps of the patio and onto the white fabric rolling all the way up to Will. Both of them where smiling like crazy. The ceremony was very traditional and everybody stood and clapped when the happy couple kissed.
Things smoothly moved to the reception part of the wedding. After everyone ate their dinner, it was time for dancing. After they couple danced to their song "I could have danced all night", they danced with their parents to, "There you'll be". Finn stood up to the microphone then, "We in Glee club have been supported by Mr. Shue and Emma for three years now. They have helped us all through little bumps and bruises throughout that time. We know we owe a lot to you two, but here is just a little something to help pay you back." All of the Glee kids stood up on the dance floor they created. They all stood in rows getting ready for the band to start playing, "Music of my Heart".
The reception was staring to die down and the couple was getting ready to leave for their two week vacation to Florida. Everyone had grabbed a handful of rice to throw at them as they climb into their car. Once they were in their car and driving away, Mike wrapped his arms around Tina.
"That's going to be us one day." Mike whispered in Tina's ear.
"Oh really. You sure you want to spend forever with us?" She asked smiling as she wrapped her own hand around her belly.
"More than anything." He said as he kissed her passionately.
It was the third weekend in August. Mike Sr., Julia, Mike, and Tina were in NYC getting Mike set up at NYU dormitory. They just bought some of the stuff they needed in NYC this way they could fly there instead of driving. The first day they were there, they went shopping and got Mike's room ready for his first day of school. The second day, each couple had gone their separate ways to do some sightseeing. Mike and Tina were walking through Central Park.
"I'm scared not being able to see you every day, to be able to drive over to your house when I want to see you." Tina started babbling.
"Tina, Tina, Tina I know it's going to be hard. All we have to get through is 9 months and then you and our beautiful baby will be up here with me. You will see me on some weekends, all the holidays, and of course when our child decides to come out. I love you so much. I know it will be hard but we can do this. Plus if ever you need to talk to me or just want to hear my voice, just call me and I will always answer. I promise." Mike told her.
Tina then kissed him and they continued walking. Little did Tina know that sitting in Mike's computer bag at the hotel, was his grandmother's ring. At Mike's graduation party, his Grandma pulled him aside and gave it to him. She told him, "It would be an honor if you would give this to Tina when you are ready." He was still working on the perfect way to propose though.
It was Sunday night; all of them were standing in the airport saying goodbyes. Mike said goodbye to his parents and hugged and kissed them both. Mike then turned to Tina. He wrapped her up in his arms so tightly that he was picking her up off the ground. He put her back down kissed her and pulled away.
"I love you so much. Don't forget that." Mike said while he was holding Tina's face in his hands. Mike then bent over and was talking to Tina's belly. "Daddy isn't going to be able to talk to you so much for the next couple of months. I love you very much though and will see you very soon. Don't give your mom too much trouble till then."
Mike pulled Tina into another quick hug and looked at his parents.
"Please keep an eye on them for me while I'm gone." He said to them with tears coming to his eyes.
"Of course. We will son, they are our family too." Mike Sr. replied.
They went their separate ways then. They were back in town two hours later. Tina spent most of the night crying already missing her boyfriend and best friends already. Michelle spent that night in Tina's room trying to soothe her.
Tuesday morning was the first day of High School for Tina. She was a senior now and suddenly it hit her just how different this year was going to be as she stood in front of the school staring at the front doors.
"Here we go." She said to herself as she rubbed her slightly swollen stomach and walked through the doors.
I don't own anything Glee just love the show! Next chapter will cover all the way up to New Year 2013. It will be good I promise. Please leave comments, I hope everyone is enjoying it as much as I am writing it! Thanks