"Welcome to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge!"

Their driver pulls up to the main entrance, putting their shuttle in park. He then proceeds to climb out of the front and make his way around to the back, where he opens up the trunk. While a bellman on duty runs over to help, the manager scurries to greet them, and Beth already feels like the princess, that she believes she is.

"We're staying here?"

"That's right," Mercedes smiles. "I offered the manager tickets to my next show."

"You're so cool."

Beth turns to look out the window, and Finn suggests that they go check in, for it's getting late and they still need dinner. Rachel agrees with her husband, hoisting Ava up onto her hip, and they all pile out of the shuttle together. The manager then ushers them inside, where the atmosphere suddenly changes. It's air conditioned, and it's decorated with furniture and painted with colors, that are designed to make one feel, as if they're really in Africa. And behind the chatter of tourists, tribal music can be heard playing.

"Ms. Jones, we're delighted to have you," The manager says. "We've combined your reservations, as per your request, and I've personally inspected your villa, to ensure that it's perfect for you and your guests. You'll also find that I've left a special surprise for each of the children, and I've stocked the minibar with our best liquor. I do hope your time here is absolutely magical! And if you need anything at all, please feel free to dial my number."

"Thank you."

Mercedes nods in understanding, and Santana demands an explanation.

"What did you do?"

"Okay, I know that you didn't plan on sharing-" Mercedes begins. "-and I know that you're probably wondering, how we're all going to fit, but I have this figured out, I promise! There's four bathrooms, three bedrooms, two living rooms, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a laundry unit – which is super convenient, and leaves us with plenty of space to move around."

Rachel isn't persuaded.

"Although this idea seems both luxurious and fun, I'm not so sure that I'm comfortable."

"If this is about your appearance, then you don't have to worry," Puck says. "Pregnancy is known to suck the beauty out of women, which can only mean that you're not in this alone… We won't judge you, or the amount of weight you've gained."

His words sting, and she turns to walk away.

"Dude-" Sam glares. "-that was completely uncalled for."

"Imma go all Lima Heights on your sorry ass!"

Santana hurls herself forward, yelling in spanish, and both Mercedes and Sam spring into action. They try holding her back, but then Sophia joins in, kicking Puck in the shin, and when Beth interferes, the three-year-old hisses. Finn is too angry, to focus on anything other than finding his wife, so he grabs Lily's hand and avoids the situation.

"Daddy, what's going on?"

"Nothing important," He answers, glancing down at his daughter. "They're just playing around."

"Oh!"

She adds a little spring to her step, and together, they make their way out to the pool. The main reason why Finn and Rachel chose this resort, is the wildlife on property. Over thirty species are featured, which include zebras, gazelles, kudu, and flamingos. And their girls love animals, so having the opportunity to watch and learn about these creatures, will make this trip even more special.

"Hey, there's mommy!"

Lily spots Rachel, standing by the fence that surrounds their building, and separates them from the savannah. She's pointing to a giraffe, who's munching at leaves on the nearest tree, and Ava's smiling widely in response. He and the six-year-old approach, and much to his surprise, his wife doesn't appear hurt in any way, shape, or form.

"Rach?"

"I'm fine," She confirms, turning to face her husband. "I just didn't want to hear what else Puck had to say."

"Daddy, I can't see!"

Lily starts to whine, tugging on his shirt, and Finn picks her up, before replying to Rachel.

"You know that you're beautiful, right? And that Puck is just an ass?"

Their daughter suddenly gasps, reminding him that his term for butt, is a bad word, and that he now owes their curse jar, money – which was his wife's brilliant idea, to reduce his already limited amount of profanity. He then proceeds to explain that every dollar he adds, is one less they have to spend, and she pauses to think that through.

"Let's not and tell mommy that we did."

She tries whispering in Finn's ear, but if there's one thing Lily can't do, it's be quiet, and Rachel's jaw nearly drops.

"I heard that!"

"Not possible," He teases. "My stomach is growling way too loud."

"Well, why don't we go upstairs, change our clothes, and then we can find somewhere to eat? I know I'm hungry, and I haven't fed this baby of yours in a while, so he or she isn't very happy with me right now. But after we're done, we can either take the girls swimming, or over to the playground until it's time for bed."

"Sounds like a plan to me!"

He kisses Lily on the cheek, and he sets her back down, before leading his family up to their villa. Mercedes and Sam are helping the bellman with their luggage, while Santana and Puck dig through the complimentary wine basket, that was left on the counter. Maisie, Beth, and Sophia are playing with action figures on the carpet, while Quinn… Wait, Quinn?

"Finn, it's so good to see you!"

The blonde sprints over to greet him, giving him a hug, and turns toward Rachel with a fading grin.

"And you… I'm so glad you decided to grow out your bangs! They made your nose look so much bigger than it actually is."

He opens his mouth to speak – to stick up for his wife, for that's the second insult that she's had to withstand, since they arrived. But as Quinn moves to pour herself a drink, she cuts him off with a question. It's about him and Rachel both, and if they came on this trip together. And they could've sworn that she knew they were married, and that the two children, whom look exactly like him, are in fact, his. But when they tell her this information, she squeezes her glass so hard, it shatters in her hand.

"The last time we spoke, you had just put her on a train."

Quinn shoots him a glare, and his eyebrows furrow in confusion.

"So?"

"Why does that even matter?" Santana asks. "Just clean up your mess, so that we can go shopping."

Quinn drops the subject, and this is exactly why Rachel didn't want to share this villa, in the first place. She's here on vacation – here to relax and spend quality time with her husband and their two daughters. She shouldn't have to feel threatened, or insecure. But because she's an adult, she puts this conversation in the past, and focuses on what's really important: Lily and Ava.

It's determined that she and Finn get the first bedroom - which is located on the second floor, to the right – while Tina and Mike (when they arrive) get the next bedroom – which is also located on the second floor, but to the left. Mercedes and Sam then claim the third and final bedroom – which is located on the bottom floor – while Santana demands she sleep on one of the pull-out couches. That leaves Kurt and Blaine with the other, and everyone else, with a blow-up mattress, wherever they can fit.

"Are you sure about this?"

Finn clearly has his doubts, and Mercedes tries to convince him otherwise.

"Splitting the cost of this villa, will be so much cheaper!"

"Plus, the whole point of this trip, was to spend time together," Sam adds. "And now, we can! It'll feel just like high school, when we traveled for competitions… Only, we won't be singing and dancing. We'll be riding rides, meeting characters, making memories, and giving our girls the experience of a lifetime – which, having a giant slumber party with their extended family, will make even better."

"Nicely done."

Mercedes holds her hand up for a high-five, and her fiancé proudly slaps it.

"Well, I'm down for anything that'll save me some money," Puck says. "I already sold one of my kidneys to pay for my flight, for not all of us have a leading role on broadway and can afford to act like we're superior."

Rachel excuses herself (wounded by his devilish abuse), and she can hear rage in the tone of Finn's voice, as he tries to defend her... But she doesn't turn back. She ushers Lily and Ava up to their room, and for both of their sake, she pretends like nothing happened. Each of their pillows are decorated with a different stuffed animal – similar to the real ones, they had just seen outside – and it's the look of pure joy on their sweet little faces, that makes her forget about it, all together.

"I got a leopard!"

The six-year-old bounces on her toes in excitement, and she hugs her new friend close, while the toddler holds hers up for Rachel to see.

"Elphant!"

"That's a hippo-" Rachel corrects. "-you silly girl."

Just then, Finn peers around the corner, and he helps his wife get their daughters ready. He puts them in these matching red rompers – which have ruffles and white polka dots (just like Minnie Mouse) – and she braids their hair back into low pigtails, tying them off with sparkly bows. Their outfits are completed with a pair of sandals, for it is way too hot, to sport anything else, and they look so cute, he takes a picture. When done, he walks them back downstairs to play with Maisie and Sophia, and he ensures that they have proper supervision, while Rachel stays behind to freshen up, herself.

"Okay, mommy needs you to stop growing in there."

She sits on the edge of the bed, kindly scolding her unborn child, as she struggles to put on her shoes. She wants to wear her wedges (to match her maternity dress), but because her feet are so swollen, she's forced to settle for less. And because her belly's so round, she can't even reach the laces. Thankfully, her husband returns, and he swoops in to save the day.

"You look stunning," He says, crouching to her level. "But converse are restricting-"

"I'm trying to avoid any more harassment from Puck and Quinn, and I don't know, these are pretty stylish, right?

He sighs in frustration.

"Don't let them bully you… You're beautiful, and you always say that this isn't the body I fell in love with, but you know what? I prefer this one more - for it serves as protection, it feeds meals, it sacrifices in order to provide, and most importantly, it gives life. And in my opinion, there's nothing more attractive, than watching you carry our child. So, who the hell cares what they think? You're amazing, and-"

She cuts him off with a kiss, which he swiftly deepens, but before they can go any further, Sam interrupts.

"You need to come... Call 911!"

"Why?" Finn questions, filling with fear. "What's going on?"

"Sam?"

Rachel calls his name, for he doesn't respond, and she hurriedly follows behind. As a mother, she can sense that something is wrong, and this feeling is only confirmed, when she sees Ava, lying on the stairs – sobbing – in a small puddle of her own blood.

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