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It had been about two months since he became known as Justin Scott and Finn was once again having a late night on the couch. His shoulder no longer bothered him, but it was the only time he was able to watch the news without Rachel being around. Then there was the box, he stared at that box every night wondering how he was going to do this. He grabbed the remote and took a deep breath. There had been at least one murder a month, Finn got out his map to track which way they were coming. He promised himself that once they hit close to Tennessee he would tell Rachel. He had to, he couldn't keep a secret like this, he had told himself he loved her and was doing anything to keep her safe. Then it came on "In tonight's news the murder spree continues….a lesbian couple and their two children…this makes two in the state….the new message, 'NO witnesses'" He took out his map and tracked the murders as well as adding the new message. Finn hung his head, he had a feeling they knew where they were hiding, and he had to tell her. He made his way back upstairs to find Rachel wasn't in bed, figuring she was in the bathroom since she never passed him downstairs he went to sleep.

He woke up that morning and made his way to the kitchen to find her sitting at the table in her pajamas drinking a glass of water. He walked over to her and kissed her on the cheek and frowned when he tasted tears. He tilted her chin up to him to see her tear stained face. She quickly put her face down, "nothing's wrong."

Finn sat and held her hand, "You look like you've been crying all night, something IS wrong." He swallowed hard, oh god did she know about the murders? Should I just come clean?

She finished the last of her water and placed the cup in the sink. "I'm going to take a shower."

Finn nodded as he began making coffee, "Ok, it's a really nice day what would you like to do?"

She looked back, "I don't want to do anything, and I just want this day to pass."

Finn was confused, there was nothing significant going on in Lima today, her birthday was in December and it was July. He looked at the calendar, July 25th…what was it about this day that she just wanted it to pass by? He went to the bedroom to get dressed for a day of doing nothing. He could hear her still crying in the shower and began thinking something is really wrong. July 25th think Hudson, you were dating her in the summer time, what happened around July? He lay on the bed amazed at how much he remembered from the summertime he was Rachel Berry's boyfriend. There were two weddings he remembered, then there was the nice dinner and concert that he went to with her and her dads celebrating….it dawned on him. It was their wedding anniversary and they always went to a concert! "That's why she wants this day to go by quickly." Finn grabbed his laptop looking for anything going on that night, letting this day go by was not honoring her dads and they wouldn't want her to let it pass by. He finally found one that he thought they would have liked as well and Rachel loved this guy's voice. So he bought the tickets and called up the nicest restaurant to make a reservation. She came out of the bathroom and went to her drawer to grab her sweats for the day. Finn rose off the bed and hugged her, saying nothing as she continued to cry. He brought her lips to his and kissed her, "We're going to go shopping and get an amazing dress for tonight. We have a tradition to keep alive."

He walked away as she slowly realized he knew the significance of the day, she turned around. "I-I didn't tell you? How did you know?"

He stuck his head out of the bathroom, and smirked, "I just thought back to the first summer I was able to call you mine, best summer of my life."

He closed the door as she burst through it, hugging his waist "I love you." He slapped her on the butt, "I love you too, now go get ready…we have only a few hours to get our shopping on." She squealed in excitement as she left the bathroom causing Finn to chuckle and shake his head.

Finn was waiting at the bottom of the steps for Rachel to finish getting ready. He had the tickets in his hand, "C'mon babe we have to be at the restaurant by 6!"

She came running down the steps with two pairs of heels, "Which ones?" Finn glanced over and did a double take, she stood there barefoot in a short blue dress that clung to every curve, her make up was perfect but natural, and her blonde hair was slightly curled hitting at her shoulders. "You look amazing." She smiled and held up the shoes again, "Which ones?" He cocked his head, "I like the black ones, and they make you taller." She laughed and slipped them on moving towards him to kiss his lips, "I like them better too, and you don't have to bend down to kiss me." He held her close, "not something I ever mind doing babe."

They arrived at the restaurant and were served champagne, "compliments of the house." Finn and Rachel both looked at each other as Rachel leaned over after the waiter left, "we can't drink this we're underage!" Finn laughed as he reached for something in his pocket, realizing he forgot it on his nightstand.

She noticed his confused look, "Are you okay?" He reached over and held her hand, "I'm better than okay," he lifted his glass, "to Hiram and Leroy, two amazing men who have an equally amazing daughter. I wish they were here now, I would tell them thank you. Between them and Burt and Carole I've seen how love should be." Rachel had tears in her eyes as he continued, "To you, Chel…I want to thank you too."

She could hardly speak, "Thank me for what?" He leaned in cupping her cheek with his hand and kissed her. He pulled back touching her forehead with his and whispered, "for loving me."

They made their way to the venue as Finn walked behind Rachel with his hands over her eyes, "You better not let me fall! I'm walking in very high heels and can't see where I'm going!"

He laughed, "I got you, don't worry."

He got in front of the marquis and let her see, "Oh my gosh! Michael Buble! My dads loved him, you are amazing, this is going to be so much fun, and where are our seats?" Now it was Rachel leading Finn in to the building talking about all the songs she hoped he would sing that night. They sang through most of the concert as Finn watched Rachel light up every time he would begin one of her favorite songs. The crowd began to leave before the encore began then he sang "Save the Last Dance for Me." Finn moved her in front of him and began to sing in her ear, "but don't forget who's taking you home…and in whose arms you're gonna be….save the last dance for me…" She turned around, "all the dances are for you."

They went home and made love for hours, never noticing when the power went out due to the thunderstorm outside. Finn made his way downstairs grabbing the box off of the nightstand. He lit a few candles and paced back and forth rehearsing the words he wanted to say, "Rachel…I know that Finn and Rachel can't get married right now. No that's stupid. Rachel, I love you…I want to be with you for the rest of my life…No you can't say that you will be with her for the rest of your life…why is this so hard? I said great things at the restaurant but no, I'm the dumbass who forgets the ring."

He could hear her coming down the steps and turned to see her standing there, her hair a mess having his fingers in it all night, a short pink robe and bare feet, "Baby, is your shoulder hurting you again, do you know we missed the power going out?" Finn blinked as he quickly walked over and kissed her, "Marry me." Rachel watched as he got down on one knee, "I need you to know that Finn wants to marry Rachel. You're my best friend, my true love, and I want you forever by my side. Marry me."

Rachel smiled and sat on his knee, "I love you so much, and for you to ask me on their anniversary…for you to share this day with them. I love you and of course I will marry you." They kissed as Rachel suddenly pulled away, "Do you know what we should do!"

Finn smiled, "Elope?"

She got red, "I can't believe I said that, I can't believe you remember I said that."

"I thought it was pretty adorable, a little psycho, but more adorable. So go on what should we do?"

She put her arms around him as he carried her up the stairs, "start planning the wedding that way when it's all over we can just get married!" Finn stopped at the top of the stairs and arched his eyebrow, "and take planning away from Kurt? You are psycho! You are on your own there."

He woke up the next morning to the sound of a dish breaking and Rachel's scream. He ran downstairs to see the news on the TV. He saw her in the kitchen shaking, "It's okay, it's all going to be okay, I've been tracking…"

Rachel crossed her arms and glared at him, "You've been WHAT?" He tried to move closer to her but she kept him at a distance, "YOU KNEW! INNOCENT PEOPLE ARE DYING BECAUSE THESE CRAZY MEN ARE LOOKING FOR ME. FOR ME, NOT YOU! YOU DON'T GET TO MAKE THE DECISION TO NOT TELL ME ABOUT THIS."

She started to walk past him as he grabbed her arm, "I KNEW YOU WOULD REACT LIKE THIS, IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT. THEY ARE THE BAD GUYS, WE'RE NOT! WE'RE JUST TRYING TO STAY ALIVE OUT HERE."

"CLEARLY THEY KNOW WHERE WE ARE, THEY ARE LEAVING ALL THESE MESSAGES AS THEY KEEP KILLING FAMILIES…FAMILIES!"

She ran upstairs and Finn stayed to clean up the dishes he heard her coming down the stairs with a bag, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"

She went to open the door, "I'M GOING BACK TO LIMA, I'M NOT ENCOURAGING THEIR LITTLE GAME ANYMORE."

He ran towards her picking her up by her waist as she kept kicking, "PUT ME DOWN!"

He threw her on the couch and sat in front of her on the coffee table, "IF YOU THINK I'M JUST GOING TO LET THEM COME AND GET YOU, YOU'RE CRAZY!" His voice became calmer as he held her trembling hands, "Now, I am sorry I haven't told you about all of this. I just knew you would try and go back and I love you too much to let you walk into a trap. I will do anything to keep you safe."

Rachel lowered her gaze, "I can't hide while they keep killing innocent people, and it's me they want. They are going to make their way here soon and I'm tired of running."

Finn nodded in agreement, "Understand though, I think they would kill no matter what. They are just leaving messages so you feel guilty, don't let them do that to you."

Rachel leaned her head on his shoulder, "I just want this to be over so we can go home and get married and live our lives." He went to grab the phone as Rachel looked on, "Who are you calling?"

He smiled over at her, "King. I'm going to tell him we're done running and we need a plan for when those bastards finally make their way here."

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