A/N I'm sooooooooo sorry for not updating in ages! I've gone through so many revisions for this chapter. It's one of those things when you know where you want the story to go but have a hard time actually getting there!

Disclaimer: I don't own Glee but one can dream!

Ch.7

"Finn, they want me to testify against Jesse at his trial."

Finn struggled for a few minutes trying to find the right words to say.

"How about you two go play in your playroom for a bit while I finish breakfast okay?" asked Rachel while she took Chris out of his high chair.

"Okay and remember I want extra chocolate in my milk!"

"I'll remember Laur!"

Once the two became occupied with the slew of toys Rachel sat down next to Finn and took his hand in hers.

"You know I'll support you in whatever you choose to do."

"I think I should testify Finn, the judge and jury need to hear what an awful person he truly is. It might bring back some bad memories but I need to do this, I need closure and I want to be able to go to sleep at night knowing that he is not out there wandering around."

"I think you made the right choice Rach."

"Will you come with me to the courthouse when I have to go testify?"

"Of course. How about I finish breakfast while you go call the lawyer."

"Okay, Finn." She replied before giving him a gentle kiss.

As Rachel moved over towards the phone, she grabbed it out of the cradle and turned around only to find Finn running a fork through her pancake batter looking at it with a questioning look on his face. She grinned and as she turned around to dial the number she saw out of the corner of her eye, Finn getting ready to pour her batter into the sink.

"Don't even think about it Finn!" she couldn't help but laugh at the look of defeat on his face!

"Come on Rach! Just this once can we please have the home style pancakes with butter and lots of syrup?"

"Finn, that is organic batter, it's better for them."

"But it doesn't taste as good."

"It will still taste like pancakes Finn I promise. And don't think about accidentally "burning" them and then give them pop tarts, those things have no nutritional value, plus I got rid of all of the ones that you had as well as all of your other packaged sugar snacks."

Finns jaw dropped. She did not just get rid of his pop tarts and snacks! He ran towards the cupboard and threw the doors open. Rachel had indeed gotten rid of everything processed. There were no more Disney fruit snacks, Oreos, Chips Ahoy, chips and all of Laurens-well his Dunkaroos. Nobody gets rid of those Dunkaroos! He should hade seen it coming. Rachel was a healthy eater and he knew that she would check to make sure that it stays this way! Rachel was just finishing her phone call with the lawyer from the firm as he turned around to face her with a shocked look on his face.

"Alright, I'll be there. Thank you, you too." She put the phone back in its cradle and faced Finn with her hands on her hips.

"What's wrong Finn, you look rather shocked."

"Rach, you got rid of Lauren's dunkaroos!

"Yes, I know Finn, those things are just some little graham crackers and a ton of frosting for dipping, and it's loaded with sugar. Besides, don't say that those are Laurens; I know that you eat those all the time, more than she does! Now, if you look in the cupboard you'll see that I replaced most of the processed snacks with healthier, organic options, I did however keep some of your snacks for you to eat."

Finn looked back into the cupboard and noticed that Rachel had kept some of the chips, pretzels and cookies as well as a few jars of non-organic peanut butter and some Nutella.

"See I didn't get rid of everything!" she said moving over to Finn who took her in his arms.

"So, moving on to a different subject, what did the lawyer say?"

Rachel sighed and looked up at him; "He said that in a few days I will go to the courthouse and explain how he treated me during his trial. He said that I could bring you but that you couldn't come in the courtroom with me. He said that once I have testified I can leave."

Finn kissed the top of her head and rubbed her back soothingly.

"It's going to be okay. At least we know that this will be the last that we'll hear from him."

"Is breakfast ready yet?" called Lauren from the playroom. Finn and Rachel's heads snapped up. They had completely forgotten about the meal! They reluctantly broke apart and resumed fixing breakfast.

A little bit later, they served the pancakes and some scrambled eggs to the kids.

"Daddy, are these the organo things again?"

"Yes, Laur they're organic."

"What's that?" asked Chris

"Organic means that it's healthy and good for you." Said Rachel

"Well, I like the ones at the restaurants and the Eggos better." Said Lauren before returning to her meal.

Finn looked over and shot Rachel a smirk and a "take that!" look, while Rachel mustered a grin and rolled her eyes.

A few days later, Rachel was standing over the sink, dishcloth in hand as she washed and dried the dishes that were left from the kids afternoon snack, while a pot of water was simmering on the stovetop. A couple of minutes later, Finn walked into the house and dropped his things off by the staircase before going to hug Rachel from behind.

"Hey babe!"

"Hey, Rach! So what are we making for dinner tonight?" Every night the two made dinner together, it quickly became something that they both looked forward too every night.

"Well-" said Rachel as she turned around in his arms so was facing him and rested her hands on his shoulders. "We are making vegan lasagna tonight."

"Sounds good."

"Hi!" she said as she gave him a quick peck on the lips before returning to her dishwashing. That was a Rachel thing. She would tell him what they were making for dinner and what not then she would kiss him hello.

"I think that we should tell the kids that we're dating now. It's been a few days and they should know."

"Okay."

"You okay Rach, you seem a little dazed?"

"Yeah, I just got a call from the law firm today. I need to go testify in two days."

"You gonna be okay?" said Finn as he went over to hug her.

"I'll be fine. I'm just a little nervous."

"You know I'll be there with you. I'll stay with you as long as they'll let me. You know if you want we can wait a day or two before telling Lauren and Chris that we're dating."

"No, we should tell them tonight. They should know, and thanks Finn, for promising to be there for me."

Finn just flashed her his signature lopsided smile before dropping a kiss on her lips.

"So, Rach, what do I need to do for dinner tonight?"

"Well….."

A bit later, the four of them were comfortably seated at the table. Finn was cutting Laurens lasagna into chunks while Rachel put a small bowl of cut up lasagna and vegetables on his high chair. Once they were all settled, Finn looked to Rachel, who nodded at him.

"So Laur, Chris, you know how Rachel and I went out a few nights ago?"

"Yea." They both said.

"Well, will be doing that more now."

"Why daddy?"

"Because Rachel and I are dating."

"Aunt Quinnie said that's what a boyfriend and girlfriend are?"

"Aunt Quinnie's right Laur." Said Rachel

"So you and Rachel are dating daddy?"

"Yes Laur."

"Does she get to stay here?"

"Of course!"

"Okay!" she said happily as she went back to her meal. The couple turned to look at Chris who was in his own little world and really didn't understand that his mom and Finn were dating.

"Is that okay with you Laur?" asked Finn

"Yea, I really like you and Chris!" she said to Rachel

"Well thank you Lauren! I really like you too!"

Lauren smiled then went back to her food.

Two days later, Finn and Rachel were sitting in the car outside of the courthouse. Rachel, was dressed in a black dress and was clutching to Finn's hand.

"It's going to be okay Rach. I'll be with you until they tell me so."

She looked up at him and smiled nervously at him.

"Thanks. I'm just a little nervous and scared."

"I know, it'll be okay. I promise."

Rachel looked up at him again; squeezing his hand even harder than she already was she said with determination in her voice; "Let's go."

They walked into the building hand in hand where a receptionist directed them on where to go. When they got there, an attorney met them and explained to Rachel that Jesse was facing at least 20 years and that all she needed to do was to say how he treated her and her Chris. Rachel nodded in understandment and was led into the courtroom, where she was promised that she could leave once she had testified. She looked back at Finn who mouthed "I love you!" to her as she was led in. "I love you too." She mouthed back.

Inside the courtroom there was a number of people. Rachel was led over to section opposite where Jesse aka the defendant was sitting.

The trial started shortly after and after about 40 minutes Rachel was called up. Once she was sworn in she looked up from where she was standing and glared at Jesse.

"Miss Berry, can you please tell us how Mr. treated you?" asked the judge.

Rachel stood up straight and without quivering started to speak. "He was sweet at first to me and my son. Then he started to change. He got more aggressive and irritable. Then about a year after we started dating he started to beat me. He would hit me and throw things at me. Books, photo frames, cutting boards, hair dryers and such. He would jab we with iron rods and would purposefully grab my hand slam it on the hot stove. It went on for about a year, I would've left earlier but I was too scared about what he would do to my son and me. Then one night, he hit my son that was first time he had done that and that was it for me. I packed up our belongings and left. A while later, as I was coming in to my new apartment, he was there. He threw me to the ground and kicked me, slapped me hard many times and smashed my hand into a glass china hutch. He was demanding that I come with him but I flat out refused. Thankfully my neighbors and landlord got to me before he could do anymore."

Everyone in the courtroom was silent. There was no need for further questioning, Rachel had gotten her point across and proved what an awful person he really was.

"Thank you Miss Berry." Said the judge as Rachel was escorted out of the courtroom but not before she saw Jesse as he was glaring daggers at her. She turned her head walked out of the courtroom and into Finn's waiting arms.

Once again, I'm sooooooooo sorry for taking ages to update! I hope to get the next chapter up relatively soon. I really enjoyed writing the junk food scene with Finn and Rachel! Don't forget to check out my blog and twitter. (Links are on my profile page) Comments and criticisms are always appreciated!

Thanks for reading,

Gilmoregirl828