AUTHOR'S NOTE: Once again sorry it's taking so long for me to update. I'm going to do another double update to make up for it .
Sectionals came too quickly for anyone's liking as they tried to put together a set list. But it was tough when their two leaders and best singers weren't talking to one another. Finn was still upset Rachel wanted to give their daughter away and Rachel was mad he wouldn't support her like he had promised.
She had willingly let Mercedes take the solo as well as agreed to do "Proud Mary" in wheelchairs, a song where she just harmonized. Finally Mr. Shue wanted to do "Don't Stop Believing" and Rachel had caused a huge uproar when she suggested Quinn or Santana take the lead.
She avoided Finn's heated stare as he erupted, "NO! Rach, that's our song!"
Rachel shook her head, "It was our song until you broke your promise"
"I'm sorry, but I don't want to have our daughter raised by complete strangers!"
Everyone gasped as their fight became publicly known. Rachel was mortified when she realized that now everyone knew. They probably thought Rachel was a heartless bitch while Finn was a loving father, but she loved her child too and that's why she had chosen this fate. After their little outburst, not much was said as Quinn was given the solo causing Finn to drop out so Puck took the lead.
The day of sectionals was tense as everyone was nervous and then it all spiraled downhill when they realized their set list had been leaked. As they scrambled for new songs everyone turned to Rachel.
"You have to do the solo Rachel you are the only one who will be able to belt it on the fly"
Rachel reluctantly accepted as she prepared for the performance of her life. They all agreed to end with "Somebody to Love", which caused Finn and Rachel to put aside their differences for the sake of the team. For their middle song they settled on "Keep Holding On", an emotional song that the club had put together when they found out about Rachel and Quinn's pregnancies.
Rachel amazed everyone as she belted out "Don't Rain on My Parade" and then they poured their hearts into the remaining two songs successfully beating the cheaters. Everyone was celebrating on the bus as they came down from their performance highs when Rachel noticed Quinn grimace as she held her stomach.
"Are you okay Quinn?"
Quinn nodded but the pain became too much as she screamed, "NO!"
Everyone looked as Rachel grabbed her hand, "What's wrong?"
Quinn clenched her eyes shut, "It hurts so bad. I thought it was just cramps or hard kicking but I think I'm having contractions"
Rachel's face paled, "You can't be, it's too soon. We need to get you to a hospital"
Quinn nodded as the bus driver sped up and pulled into the nearest hospital. Quinn was admitted immediately taking only Rachel with her at first, much to Puck's dismay.
One she had been examined thoroughly the doctor had Puck come in so she could tell the young parents together.
"I'm not sure how to say this Ms. Fabray but you are having a miscarriage"
Rachel's hand flew to her mouth in horror, "What? How can that be? Can't you stop it?"
The doctor shook her head, "I am so sorry there's nothing we can do"
Quinn was in disbelief, "So I'm just supposed to sit here while my baby dies inside of me?"
The doctor nodded solemnly as Quinn broke into sobs, "How does this happen?"
"There is no clear answer as to why these things happen. There could have been a chromosomal defect in the baby or maybe too much stress in your life? It's hard to say."
Rachel started crying to as she held Quinn. But then she looked to Puck who had tears in his eyes and she knew they needed each other. So she left them to grieve alone as she went to tell everyone.
Finn was the first one out of his seat, "What's going on we can hear Quinn's cries from here"
"She's having a miscarriage. They can't do anything"
Rachel fell into his arms as everyone was stunned silent. It wasn't fair Quinn's daughter had never done anything to deserve this. Heck Quinn and Puck didn't deserve this. Rachel couldn't understand why was her daughter still thriving when she's been just as stressed as Quinn? She cried in Finn's arms as he stroked her hair.
"She'll be okay"
"It could have been our daughter… I don't know what I would do"
Finn kissed her head as he thought the same thing, "I'm so sorry Rachel. I don't want to fight anymore whatever you think is best for our daughter I will back you 100% I was just being selfish"
Rachel shook her head, "I was the one being selfish I should have talked to you first before making such a huge decision. We both are her parents and from now on we have to start acting like it. We need to discuss things before doing them"
Finn nodded as he kissed her and clung to her. At least one good thing came from this tragedy because Finn and Rachel were now stronger than ever.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Holy drama and angst! Sorry Quick fans I needed a way to bring Rachel and Finn back together and something that would cause some more angst as everyone tries to deal with such a sad event.