"How's Life, Rachel?" Chapter 9: Party Time!
Sorry this such a late update. I was busy during Thanksgiving break with traveling and doing college stuff. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, who celebrates it. Also I had to get a tooth pulled and I've been in a lot of pain which hasn't helped my writing and I haven't been feeling good too. But luckily I was able to pull myself together to get this chapter done, so here is chapter nine. *Disclaimer I Do Not Own Glee*
It had been 4 weeks since Stella began to live with Finn and Rachel. Stella was settling with the changes that had taken place with her living with Finn and Rachel. So far everyone was settling in and things have been going well for the family. Stella had been enrolled into the same school that Beth goes to. They have become good friends and hang out a lot. Finn and Rachel noticed that Stella enjoyed dancing, so they started her in dance classes at Santana and Brittany's studio. She also hung out with Kurt at and was taking piano lessens with Blaine, which she enjoyed a lot. But the place she loved to be the most was being home with Finn and Rachel. Finn and Rachel were so happy to have Stella added to their family. Sadly the adoption process was still not done, and she was not officially theirs yet but that didn't matter to them because they were in so much love with her and would wait as long as it takes until she is theirs.
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It was finally the day for Rachel's baby shower. It was five in the morning and Rachel was the first person to wake up, because she was full of excitement to see all her friends but also twins were kicking crazy. She was sitting up in her bed, with Finn next to her asleep, playing on her phone when her bedroom door opened. It was Stella in her pjs, still with sleep in her eyes.
"Stella, what are you doing up?" Rachel asked the girl.
"I couldn't sleep anymore," Stella said now standing next to the bed.
"Why not?" She asked.
"Because I'm nervous," Stella said putting her head down.
"Come here," she said helping Stella onto the bed," What are you nervous about, sweetie?"
"About meeting your friends. What if they don't like me?"
"Stella, their going go like you. They've talked to me on how excited that they are to meet you, okay?"
"Okay. Rachel, can I stay in here with you and Finn?"
"Of course, you can honey. You're going to need your energy for later."
Rachel pulled the girl close and covered them in the blanket that was on the bed and slowly fell asleep.
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It was eight in the morning when Finn started to wake up, when he got he saw his beautiful wife sleeping with Stella lying next to her. He decided that he would let the girls get some more sleep, so he went into the bathroom to get dressed and ready for the long day.
When he was he found a waking Rachel, "Hello Sleeping Beauty," he said looking at her.
"Hey, Finn. What time is it?" She asked sitting herself up.
"Its 8:30 am," he said looking at his watch.
"Okay, I guess I'm going to have to get up and so is our little princess," she said looking at Stella next to her still asleep.
"Yep," Finn smirked," While you two get ready I'll go figure out some breakfast. Okay?"
"Okay," Rachel said giving him a kiss and he left the room to the kitchen.
When Stella started to wake up, "Hey, Stell you're going to have to get up now to get ready," she said looking at the girl.
"Okay," Stella said stretching and climbing out of the bed to head to her room to get dressed.
Rachel then got out of her bed to get ready as well. She went to her closet to find an outfit to wear. She decided on one of her nice maternity blouses and a pair of jeans. After she was finished getting dressed she headed to the kitchen.
In the kitchen she found Finn and a fully dressed Stella eating breakfast.
"Hey, Rachel what do you want for breakfast?" Finn asked her.
"I'll have whatever Stella is having. What are you eating, sweetie?" She asked.
"Cereal," Stella answered with a smile because cereal was one of her favorite breakfast food.
"Sounds good for me," she said.
"Okay, cereal it is. Coming right up," Finn said going to prepare a bowl of cereal for Rachel.
Rachel was finished with her cereal and so were Finn and Stella when they heard a knock on the door.
"I'll get it," Rachel said getting up and heading towards the door.
When Rachel got and opened the door, she found the whole New York gang on the other side with tons of bags. "What are you guys doing here so early and what's with all the bags?" Rachel asked looking at her friends.
"We thought we could get everything together for baby shower," Kurt said.
"You can't do everything, especially with you so far along," Betty said.
"Consider it as an extra present from all of us," Artie said.
"Okay, come in guys then," Rachel said letting them in.
Finn and Stella then can into the living room where everyone was, "What are you guys doing here? The shower is not for another three hours." He asked.
"We're here to help and putting everything together," Blaine said.
"Okay," Finn said.
"Can I help?" Stella asked looking at the group of adults.
"Of course, you can help honey," Marley said looking at the girl.
"Okay Rachel and Finn, because this shower is mostly for Rachel but also for Finn too, you guys need to leave and chill in your room for we can get things together for everyone," Brittany.
"What are we going to do for three hours?" Finn asked.
"I don't know, but no funny business," Jake said with a smirk on his face.
"Here take Lucas and Lucy, and have some fun. Bye," Santana heading them the kids and their bags and pointed for them to leave.
"Fine, where going," Rachel said with Lucas and Finn with Lucy.
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Four hours had passed, when Stella came to Finn and Rachel's bedroom telling them that they could come out.
When they came out to see their house, it was covered in decorations, food, and presents. Finn and Rachel were amazed by how everything looked. Rachel had tears forming in her eyes," Guys this looks amazing," she said with a smile.
"Thank you, guys," Finn holding his wife," You guys are truly some great friends we have."
"And more great friends waiting, so Rachel wipe away the tears," Kurt said.
"And let's get this party started," Santana said opening the front door to reveal all of the rest of their friends and family on the other side.
"Okay," Rachel said with a smile on her face.
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All the friends were so happy to see each other. The friends soon met Stella and fell in with her as well. She soon ran off with Beth to her room when she had finally arrived.
"So how are things with Stella," Mercedes asked when Stella was gone.
"It's been good," Rachel said smiling at her girlfriends.
"I was so surprised when you Skyped all of us and told us about her," Quinn said.
"I know I could see it all on all of your faces. It was a change of plans that happened and I'm happy it did," she said.
"We can see that," Tina said.
"She is such a fun little girl and can totally dance," Santana said.
"Yes, she can," Brittany added.
"She is Finn and I's little gold star," Rachel said.
"How long is it going to take for the adoption process with her?" Kitty asked.
"Sadly we don't know. The person who we have been working with says she doesn't know for sure when it will be final. She said it is different for everyone. But me and Finn hope it happens soon, because we want her to be officially ours already" she said.
"It's going to take but we all know when it happens it is going to be at the perfect timing," Marley said with a smile.
"Thanks guys it means a lot to us," she said.
"How is she feeling about twins?" Unique asked wondering since they were at a baby shower for them.
"She seems fine about them," Rachel said, "She said that she can't wait till they come for she can have people to play with when Lucas, Lucy or Beth are not around. She seems pretty excited to be a big sister, considering everything."
"That's good," Quinn said.
"No offense, I love Stella and she is amazing. But girls, we are at a baby shower for Rachel. So, How are you, Rachel?" Sugar said looking at Rachel and her stomach.
"Oh, I'm good. Thanks for asking," she said.
"Oh, yeah. Oops, we got side tracked. Have you guys figured out names yet," Mercedes asked.
"We have some ideas," Rachel said.
"It took me and Mike a while to figure a name out," Tina said.
"But he has one and it is perfect for him," she said smiling," Speaking of Joseph, he is so big now. I can't believe he is nine months."
"I know, I feel the same way when I look at him," Tina said.
"And oh my god, Jasmine is so big as well. Can't believe she is one and two months. She shot up as well," Kurt said.
"It must be some of her father's genes," Mercedes laughed.
All of sudden Stella came running into the living room to Rachel," Rachel, I'm hungry."
"Okay, sweetie. Finn is in the kitchen, so just ask him for something, okay?"
"Okay," the little girl said and walked out of the living room and into the kitchen.
"She calls you guys Finn and Rachel?" Quinn asked.
"Yeah, she hasn't called us mom and dad yet. Miss Madison from the orphanage said it might take time," Rachel said looking into the kitchen.
In the kitchen the guys were hanging out and talking about old times, when Stella came in.
"Hey, Stell. What do you need, princess?" Finn asked looking at the girl.
"I'm hungry and Rachel said come see you then," the girl answered.
"Okay, what would you like?" Finn said pointing to all the food.
"Can I have some chips and a hot dog?" She asked.
"Absolutely you can," he said and got her the food she wanted," Here you go."
He gave her the food and she ran off.
"She is something else, Finn," Puck said.
"Yes, she is," Finn answered.
"How are things going for you Finn? You are a father to a nine year old and have twins on the way?" Sam asked.
"What are you feeling?" Mike added.
"I'm great actually. I couldn't be better. I have a great job. I'm married to the love of my life. We have an amazing little girl in our life, and will be having some two bundles of joy arriving soon. I would say I'm a very lucky man," Finn said.
"You are indeed," Blaine said.
Beth soon ran in the kitchen a couple minutes later, "Finn, Rachel said she said she wants you guys out of the kitchen for they could up the gifts."
"Okay, we are coming," he said grabbing a drink and heading to the living room with the rest of the guys.
"Rachel, you wanted me?" Finn said looking at his wife.
"Yeah, I was thinking you should be here to when I opened the gifts because they are for your kids too," she said with a smirk.
"Fine by me. Let's getting unwrapping," he said with a smile.
The couple got tons of presents from a massive pile of cloths, bottles, diapers, books, music, and more. Their parents got them two cribs, car seats, and stroller. The couple was so grateful for their great family and friends. After the unwrapping of gifts, they friends played some games and talked some more. Soon the party died down and everyone headed home.
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Once everyone was gone, Finn and Rachel went to get Stella for bed.
"Stella, did you have fun today?" Finn asked.
"I did. You guys have really nice friends. I really liked them," she said.
"That's good and they liked you too," Rachel said smiling.
"They did?"
"They did!" Finn answered.
"Finn and Rachel, Beth told some things that I didn't know about you."
"What was that?" Rachel asked.
"She told me that you guys sing and you're really good. And all your friends who came today were a part of a singing group you guys were apart, and you guys won many competitions. Is that all true?" Stella asked looking at the couple.
"Yes it is, Stella," Finn said," We were the leaders of the group, actually. We were known as the New Directions."
"Wow, really?" She said smiling.
"Yep, and we did we many competitions, too. We loved singing, dancing, and having fun. All out friends who cane were apart of New Directions when we were there when we graduated, and was in it when Finn helped co directed the club," Rachel said.
"Not right now because it's late can you guys tell me more about your high school life and more things about because I don't know as much?" the little girl asked.
"Of course, in the morning we will tell you everything you want to know. What about that?" Rachel said.
"That would be great. Also one last thing, because I've never heard you guys sing will you sing to me?" Stella asked looking at Finn and Rachel.
"Absolutely," Finn said.
"We would love to sing to you," Rachel said thinking of the perfect song, and then she thought of it.
[Rachel:]
Mmmmm
Yeah
Yeah
Mmmmm
[Finn:]
We are friends for life
Hold that deep inside
Let this be your drive
To survive
[Rachel:]
And just stand high and tall
Make sure you give your all
And if you ever fall
Know that I'm right here
[Both:]
We'll always be together
Don't you worry, oh
I'll always be by your side
Don't you worry
Don't worry, no no no
The circle will never end
Just know that we'll meet again
And we'll always be together
Forever always, oh
I am here
[Rachel:]
Find me in the sky
Dancing with the moon and night
Your heartbeat is disguised as my
Lullaby
[Finn:]
Be happy and know that I'm
Watching you travel far and wide
Waiting for us to meet again
[Both:]
We'll always be together
Don't you worry
Don't you worry
I'll always be by your side
Don't you worry
Don't you worry
The circle will never end
It'll never ends
Just know that we'll meet again
We'll meet again
And we'll always be together
Forever always
Oh
I am here
[Finn:]
If you need me, yeah
I'm in the wind
Look for me friend
I'm in the stars
[Rachel:]
When you need me
The heavens will send
A message within
[Both:]
Straight to your heart
[Finn:]
Oh
[Both:]
We'll always be together
Don't you worry
Don't you worry, no.
I'll always be by your side
Don't you worry
Never worry about a thing, no no no no no no no
The circle will never end
It'll never end
Just know that we'll meet again
We'll meet again
And we'll always be together
Forever always
Don't you worry
I am here
I am here
Yeah
I am here
I am here
"That was amazing," Stella said with a smile.
"Thanks, princess but you're going to have to go to sleep now," Finn pulling her covers over her.
"Okay, but can I ask one more question?" She asked.
"Ask away," Rachel said.
"Can I call you guys mom and dad?" The girl asked looking at Finn and Rachel.
"Really?" Rachel asked while holding back tears from what she just heard.
"Yes, you guys are so good to me and I know this is where I want to stay for a very long time. I love guys," Stella said.
"Of course you can Stell and we love you too," Finn said.
"Okay," she said back.
"Good Night, Stella," Finn and Rachel said now in the doorway.
"Good night, Mom and Dad," the girl said and fell asleep.
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In the morning Rachel and Finn woke up bright and early and wanted for Stella to come to them to have a fun talk. Stella was fast to wake up and came to Finn and Rachel's room, when she was ready.
"Are you ready to learn more about us, Stell?" Finn asked looking at the girl still her pjs.
"Yes, I am, Dad," Stella said.
"Climb up," Rachel said helping the girl on the bed, "Where should we start?"
"The beginning, I want to know everything," the little girl said snuggling close to her parents.
"Okay everything started in Lima, Ohio," Rachel said.
"We're me and your mom are from," Finn added.
"I knew that part, Dad," Stella said.
"Okay, back to where I was," Rachel said, "Me and your father went to school together at William McKinley High School. I had a crush on Finn for a long time with him being the quarterback and the football team and I was in every club," she said.
"Your mom was a nerd," he said.
"Hey," Rachel said shooting Finn a look.
"You were and you knew it," he added.
"Whatever. But things really started for us in Glee Club," she said.
"Our first rehearsal, Rachel came on to like a crazy person, but that day was the day that there was something about her and that I had to know more about her," Finn said.
"He was dating Quinn at the time," she said.
"Who is now married to Puck and who are Beth's biological parents," Finn added.
"But they didn't last long after things happened where I won't get into detail with until your older," she said.
"Fine," Stella said really interested in learning more.
"Okay, me and Finn had rough patches here and there but we survived and have each other," Rachel said.
"What about the New Directions?" Stella asked.
"Oh, The New Directions was run by Mr. Schuster, who was a big role model for us especially me. We were a group of outcast who sang and danced to express ourselves. We started off as the bottom of the food chain and excelled to the top by our senior year. We won many competitions together. And also grow as family through things that we went through during our high school," Finn said.
"We consider all them our brothers and sisters. They are our good friends and family. We would be where we are without them," Rachel said with a smile.
"How did you guys get to New York?" Stella asked next.
"I wanted to be on Broadway and I got accepted into the NYADA and that's how I came here," Rachel said.
"I came after me and your mom got back together after a rough patch in our relationship. But after I graduated I stayed in Lima for a while. I went to the University of Lima and helped out with the Glee Club a lot. After I was here I went to NYU and soon became a teacher" Finn said.
"Wow," Stella said, "What else happened?"
"Not long later Finn and I got married, not long later we found out about the twins and then came you," Rachel said.
"Wow, I bet there is more but I'm good for now I think I learned enough for one day. So, can we go have so breakfast now?" Stella asked.
"Of course we can, sweetie," Finn said.
"But one last thing that I we want you to know, Stella is. We love you Stella with all our hearts and we will always love," Rachel said looking at the little girl.
"I know, I love you too, Mom and Dad."
Hope you guys enjoyed. I really enjoyed writing this chapter like I enjoy every chapter. Update as soon as possible. Reviews= Love! Criticism is welcome too. If you have any suggestions, feel free to sent a review or PM me
Song Used: Always Together by Little Mix Sung by Rachel and Finn Hudson
*Chapter 10 Preview: It's preparation time. Finchel and helpers are putting together the last things for the twins arrival. Also Finchel and Stella have another talk.*
