Chapter 7-New York, New York
Disclaimer: I, still, among the rest of my fellow Gleeks do not owe Glee. I also do not owe "Get It Right" nor do I own "New York, New York".
The time had finally come for New Directions to fly out to New York for Nationals; the only problem was that Rachel Berry, their female lead was pregnant and couldn't be as mobile as she needed to be. She was still able to travel with the group, but she was limited on what she could do.
"Yeah, I think that's everything" Rachel yelled down to Finn who was helping her pack for their trip to New York.
"Did you leave anything in your room? Rach, we're only going to be gone a couple of days, you don't need all of these things."
"Yes, Finn, as a matter of fact I do need all of these things. You always have to look good while you're performing and besides, the baby wants me to look nice for it too."
"Rach, the baby is the size of a peanut; I don't think it cares what you look like, so let's just go." And with that, Finn packed their things into Burt's truck since he was driving them to the airport and went back inside to get Rachel.
They arrived at the airport shortly before the other Glee kids. Soon afterward, Santana, Brittany, Artie, Tina, Mike, Puck, Sam, Quinn and Mr. Schue had all arrived. Their plane was departing at 10 and it was already 9.
"Does everyone have their ticket and boarding pass?" Mr. Schue wondered.
"I have mine." Finn replied.
"I have mine, too" Rachel replied.
The rest of the Glee kids had their tickets and boarding passes and before too long, it was time to board the plane.
Rachel got an aisle seat in case she had to pee every five minutes and Finn, of course sat next to her. The rest of the club sat adjacent to Finn and Rachel, while Mr. Schue sat behind them. The flight was about four hours, but it seemed like it would be much longer.
As the plane took off, Rachel leaned in closer to Finn and began to fall asleep. Finn looked over Rachel as they flew further and further away from Lima. Then he leaned over to kiss her.
The Glee club finally arrived in New York. They got off the plane and Rachel and Finn began to walk to baggage claim hand-in-hand. They were finally here! All of their hard work had finally paid off. They grabbed their luggage and headed to a charter bus who was taking them to their hotel, The Plaza Hotel New York.
Their hotel was so nice! Since Finn and Rachel were dating and pregnant, they got to share a room, whereas all the rest of the Glee club had to share a room with the same gender, Brittany shared with Santana, Artie with Puck, Sam with Mike, and Quinn with Tina. Mr. Schue got his own room, of course. It was going to be a long night for New Directions as tomorrow was the first day of their performance.
Finn somehow couldn't find a comfortable position to lie in on the bed. He loved having Rachel by his side. She was the love of his life and now he had given her a promise ring. He was having the most awful time trying to sleep, but Rachel was zonked out next to him. He carefully tried to lie back down and fall asleep. This time, he did.
The next morning, the entire Glee club had to be up by 7 in order to make to Radio City Music Hall where they would be performing on time. It must have taken Rachel two hours to get ready and Finn was getting restless waiting for her.
"Babe, let's go. We're going to be late"
"Okay. I am just about ready."
"If only I didn't have to wait on a woman. Men are so much quicker to get ready" Finn thought to himself.
Just then, Rachel appeared all dressed in the outfit that they made specifically for Nationals.
Finn just stood in the doorway of the bathroom staring at his girlfriend. "You look beautiful" he told her.
"Thank you."
"Now let's go out there and kick some Vocal Adrenaline butt!" Finn squealed and they dashed off toward the lobby.
The rest of the Glee club was already waiting outside for them.
"Geez, guys, it took you long enough" Quinn smirked.
"Just relax, Quinn. You should know it takes Rachel a little bit longer to get dressed than normal nowadays." Finn told her.
"Alright, now that's enough bickering, you two. Let's get this show on the road." Mr. Schue instructed.
Radio City Music Hall was nothing like Finn and Rachel had ever imagined. It seated a lot more people than two of the high schools in their district combined! Rachel began to feel nervous, so she took a deep breath and headed out on to the stage. The audience gave their applause and Rachel begins to sing "Get It Right"
What have I done?
Wish I could run away from this ship going under
Just tryin' to help, hurt everyone else
Now I feel the weight of the world is on my shoulders
What can you do when your good isn't good enough?
When all that you touch tumbles down?
'Cause my best intentions keep making a mess of things
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take for me?
To get it right
To get it ri-igh-ight?
Can I start again with my faith shaken?
'Cause I can't go back and undo this
I just have to stay and face my mistakes
But if I get stronger and wiser
I'll get through this
What can you do when your good isn't enough?
When all that you touch tumbles down?
'Cause my best intentions keep making a mess of things
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take for me?
To get it right
To get it ri-igh-ight?
So I throw up my fist
I will punch in the air
And accept the truth that sometimes life isn't fair
Yeah, I'll send out a wish
Yeah, I'll send out a prayer
And finally someone will see
How much I care!
What can you do when your good isn't good enough?
And all that you touch tumbles down?
'Cause my best intentions keep making a mess of things
I just wanna fix it somehow
But how many times will it take?
Oh, how many times will it take for me?
To get it right
To get it ri-igh-ight
The audience began clapping immensely for her and Finn just looked on at his girlfriend and she that had gotten it right this time around with him. Suddenly all of that praise turned to pain as Rachel began clutching her stomach and moments later, she collapsed on the stage leaving the audience in awe.
Finn immediately rushed over to Rachel's side and started to resuscitate her, but it wasn't helping. He started to panic until Puck pulled out his cell phone and began to dial 911. Moments later, Finn began hearing the sirens from the ambulance inch closer and closer to the theatre. He grabbed Rachel's hand and gently hoisted her onto the gurney and the paramedics took Rachel away with Finn by her side.
"What happened?" Brittany asked dumbfounded.
"Berry collapsed after her song and Finn went with her to the hospital" Puck told her.
"Oh, is she okay?" Brittany wondered.
"I don't know. Mr. Schue said that we can all go there and meet up with Finn after we're done performing"
"How exactly are we supposed to perform without Finn and Rachel?"Mercedes asked.
"It's simple. Puck will sing Finn's part and I will sing Rachel's." Quinn smirked.
"Then we'll totally not win" Puck suggested.
"Then maybe we should just tell the judges what happened and maybe they'll let us perform when Rachel is feeling better." said Quinn.
"Good idea" The Glee club all said together and then they went off to tell the judges what happened.
At the hospital, Finn was pacing nervously back and forth as he waited on his girlfriend's fate.
"Finn, you're gonna wear a hole in the floor. I am sure that Rachel is going to be fine. Just sit down here and wait for the doctor to come out."
"But, Mr. Schue, I don't know what happened. She was fine one minute and then suddenly she wasn't. Maybe all of the excitement from Nationals got to her."
"That's a good observation, Finn, but we won't know officially until the doctor tells us of Rachel's condition."
A few moments later, Dr. Taylor came out into the waiting room where Finn was sitting nervously.
"Finn Hudson?" he asked.
Finn got up and walked toward Dr. Taylor. "That's me"
"Well, your girlfriend is going to be just fine. She has been diagnosed with Hypoglycemia, which is caused by low blood sugars and excessive insulin. It is extremely common in pregnancies."
"Can I see her?" Finn asked.
"Of course you can. She had re-gained consciousness, so she should be able to understand who are better."
"Thank you, Dr. Taylor" and with that, Finn headed to Rachel's room, 117.
"Hey, baby. I am so sorry that this happened. I need to be a better boyfriend and take care of you."
Rachel looked up groggily and quietly told him "Finn, this has nothing to do with you. I was going to tell you something this morning. I felt that something wasn't right this morning before we had left. I started to feel light-headed and dizzy."
"Why didn't you tell me that?" Finn wondered.
"I don't know. I guess I didn't because I was so nervous and excited about performing for Nationals."
"Well, how about we make a deal? The next you don't feel so hot, you tell me, so something like this doesn't happen again?"
Rachel shook her head in agreement at the same time Dr. Taylor came back into her room. "Miss Berry, since you collapsed on stage, I feel that it's best that you be put on modified bed rest."
Rachel began to feel scared. "What does that mean? I can't go to school?"
Dr. Taylor replied, "Yes, you can, but only for four hours a day. You may no longer participate in Glee club until your pregnancy comes to fruition."
"But, I love Glee club and I won't be able to graduate on time?"
"I understand that, but I don't want you singing and dancing during the rest of your pregnancy. It will be too much for you to handle and as far as graduating on time, I am sure that you'll be able to. You're a smart girl, you'll figure it out." And with that, Dr. Taylor left leaving Rachel and Finn alone in her hospital bed.
The rest of the Glee kids showed up and found Mr. Shue sitting in the waiting room.
"Mr. Schue, what's wrong with Rachel?" Quinn asked.
"She has something called Hypoglycemia. It has to do with low blood sugars. Why aren't you guys at Nationals?"
"Well, we felt bad about what happened to Rachel, so we explained to judges what happened and they let us forfeit until Rachel can perform again." Puck told her.
Just then, Finn came out to the waiting room with a solemn look on his face.
"What's wrong, Finny?" Quinn asked.
"Rachel has been put on bed rest, which means that she can longer perform in Glee club until she gives birth. I am so sorry, Mr. Schue."
"Its okay, Finn." Mr. Schue told him reassuringly. "We'll just figure something out." And with that, he gave Finn a hug and Finn headed back to Rachel's room. Before too long, the whole Glee club began to sing "New York, New York"
Start spreading the news
I am leaving today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York
These vagabond shoes
They are longing to stray
Right through the very heart of it
New York, New York
I want to wake up in that city
That doesn't sleep
And find that I'm king of the hill
Top of the heap
My little town blues
They are melting away
I'm gonna make a brand new start of it
In old New York
If I can make it there
I want to wake up in that city
That never sleeps
And I find I'm king of the hill
Top of the list
Head of the heap
King of the hill
These are little town blues
They have all melted away
I am about to make brand new start of it
Right there in old New York
And you bet (incomprehensible) baby
If I can make it there
You know I'm gonna make it just about anywhere
Come on, come on through
New York, New York, New York
"That was nice." Mercedes noticed.
"Yeah, I wanted to sing that for Rachel. She's a star and has been dreaming of this her whole life" Mr. Shue noted.
And with that, the entire Glee club sat back down waiting for Rachel and Finn.
I am sorry that was super long, I kind of got caught up in the moment. Anyway, how do think Rachel is going to respond to being bedridden? Find out and of course, reviews are greatly appreciated. Much love, Stephanie
