*I really wanted this update to be up last night but obviously that did not happen so I am sorry for that but I hope you enjoy this new chapter. This chapter is just going to be a little bit of fluff I think. I haven't decided between my two next steps which I would like to do first so stay with me as I make the next decision. :) I really have loved writing this and I love reading all of your reviews. So thank you so much. Would anyone care to read an AU story with Rachel and Finn? I'm concerned that if I go to far off from who they are as characters then it won't be right.
Title: It's All Coming Back To Me Now (Absolutely love listening to Lea sing this song)
Rachel and Finn had been at the hospital for a few days. Today they were finally going to get to go home.
"Are you almost ready Rachel?" Finn asked rocking Alayna across the room.
"Yeah. One more second." Rachel exited the bathroom a moment later. It was the first time she had gotten to put makeup on and real clothes. "I feel so much better now." She smiled brightly.
"You look beautiful Rach." Finn said only taking his eyes off Alayna for a second.
"You know you aren't going to miss anything in seconds." She chuckled.
Finn smiled. "I know but I can't look away. She is just so perfect."
Rachel crossed the room and sat on the arm of the chair Finn was sitting in. "She is, isn't she." She smiled.
Finn placed his free arm around Rachel. "We made the most beautiful human being in this world."
Rachel sighed. "We don't have the nursery ready yet."
"It'll be fine. We have the basinet and we can work on the nursery when we get home. It's not like your letting her out of your sight anytime soon."
"I guess you could say that."
They stayed like that for awhile and Macy entered the room.
"Is the happy family ready to finally head home?" Macy asked.
"I think so." Rachel said.
"Alright well I just need you to sign the discharge papers and then you can finally leave." Macy said.
"Okay." Finn stood and placed Alayna in the car seat. Alayna had passed her car seat test earlier this morning. Rachel signed the remainder of the papers.
"Okay Rachel why don't you have a seat in the wheel chair and we will get you out of here."
Rachel obliged and Finn and Rachel headed out toward the car.
Outside was Santana and Puck waiting to take them home.
-Finally at home-
Finn carried Alayna and Santana helped Rachel to the door. "I can't believe I am still so sore." Rachel stated.
"You just had her a couple days ago. It's going to hurt." Santana chuckled.
"Welcome home!" Everyone yelled when they entered the house.
"Holy-" Rachel shrieked. "What is all this?"
"We wanted Alayna to have a proper welcome home." Kurt said excitedly.
"Oh it's wonderful" Rachel smiled.
"I want to see her!" Mercedes rushed up to Finn.
"Alright hang on." Finn placed the car seat on the floor and unbuckled Alayna. She was still so tiny it made Finn nervous. "Be careful." Finn placed Alayna in Mercedes arms.
"Oh you are so beautiful." Mercedes cooed to the baby and walked away so Finn would stop hovering. Everyone gathered around and passed around Alayna.
"Finn breathe." Carole stated placing her arm on Finn's.
"It's hard. What if something happens?" Finn said peering over to where everyone was trying to see Alayna.
"She is just fine. Nothing is going to happen to her. It is so wonderful seeing you so protective." Carole smiled.
"Thanks mom." Finn smiled back.
"Santana, Kurt and I have something we would like to show you and Rachel." Carole said gesturing toward Santana and Kurt taking Rachel toward the stairs.
"Alright." Finn agreed and followed his mother up the stairs to Rachel's bedroom door, which was closed.
"What is going on?" Rachel questioned.
"Well, we have a surprise for you." Kurt opened the door.
Behind the closed door was Alayna's finished nursery. The room was painted pink with stars on the walls. Above the crib was a large A and there was a wooden rocking chair in the corner by the window.
"This is so amazing. When did you guys have time to do this?" Rachel asked.
Finn placed his arms around Rachel and hugged her.
"We started the night Finn proposed." Santana said cheerfully.
"We wanted to surprise you but then Alayna decided she was going to surprise us." Carole said.
"I love it. But where is all my stuff?" Rachel asked innocently.
"It's in Finn's room.. Well your guys' room." Carole stated.
"I thought you didn't want us in the same bed, let alone the same room." Finn asked.
"I decided that you guys needed to be in the same room for Alayna and you are getting married. I figured you would be moving out eventually anyways. I can't baby you forever." Carole chuckled. "Don't feel rushed to move out I just figured you would probably move out eventually."
"Yeah probably." Finn chuckled and then hugged his mother while Rachel hugged Santana and Kurt.
"Thank you all so much." Rachel and Finn said together.
Puck made his way up the stairs with Alayna. "I think someone is hungry." Puck stated.
Rachel smiled and took Alayna from him. "I'll be just a minute." Rachel headed toward her and Finn's room to breastfeed.
"I think I'm going to go with her." Finn pointed in Rachel's direction and then followed.
"They are so cute." Santana squealed.
"So grown up." Carole said whipping tears from her eyes.
Kurt hugged Carole. "It's okay. He had to grow up eventually." Kurt laughed.
"I know but he is my baby boy." Carole stated.
Puck and Santana smiled. "It's crazy that this is where we are now. Who would've thought?" Santana said.
-Finn and Rachel-
"Is she doing okay?" Finn said awkwardly.
"Yeah she latches right on." Rachel smiled at him. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Because it's a new sight for me." Finn was still getting used to the idea of having a child.
Alayna started to fuss. "Is she okay now?" Finn jumped.
"Yeah. Just fussy but she needs to eat. Maybe you should sing to her?" Rachel suggested.
"Okay" Finn began to sing.
Oh, why you look so sad?
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
'Cause I've seen the dark side too
When the night falls on you
You don't know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Rachel smiled and was mesmerized by Finn's singing.
So, if you're mad, get mad!
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
But I'm a lot like you
When you're standing at the crossroads
Don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
'Cause even if you're wrong
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
And when, when the night falls on you baby
You're feeling all alone
You won't be on your own
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Alayna stopped fussing and finished eating. Rachel placed Alayna in her bassinet and smiled at Finn.
"I love you." Finn stated.
"I love you too." Rachel stepped closer to Finn.
"It's been awhile since I've been this close to you. He grabbed her waist and held her close to his body.
"Yeah. But now we have a daughter." Rachel smiled up at Finn.
Finn smiled and leaned down and kissed Rachel. Rachel then deepened the kiss. The door opened suddenly and Santana appeared.
"Woah. Sorry Berry. I just came to get my goddaughter." Santana chuckled and placed her hands over her eyes. "I did not mean to walk in on that." She walked over to the bassinet and picked up Alayna. "We will, uh, just leave you to all that." Santana said closing the door behind her.
"She sure does like to interrupt." Rachel laughed.
"No kidding." Finn said and then kissed Rachel again.
*I hope you liked it :) I know I say it every time but I would love some reviews. They make my day.