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Finn wakes up early that morning and sees Rachel wrapped around him he kisses her forehead and he gets up he looks at the medicine on the table and he rubs his shoulder and pours the pills out of the container...he places them in his palm and takes them Finn stands up and kisses Rachel's forehead he grabs his cellphone and head phones and decides to go for a run Finn makes his way to where the building where the fire was he stops in front of the building and he just stares at it, it looks likes it's about to collasps any minute no windows no doors just a hollow piece of cement now. Finn closes his eyes and he finds himself back in the building
"Im gonna get you out of here I promise."Finn says to Amanda suddenly all he sees in black smoke and the light from the outside is getting farther and farther away from him
"HEY KID!"An Old man yells Finn turns his head and pulls out the earphones in his ear and looks at him
"You should be careful you could be hit by a car."The Old man says Finn nods
"Thanks.."Finn says and continues his run
Rachel wakes up and next to her she doesn't feel Finn next to she sits up and gets out of bed she looks around for him in the bathroom but he's not on in the bathroom kitchen or living room she runs her hand through her hair and then she sees Finn entering the apartment she looks at him and glares Finn looks at her and sets his phone down Rachel notices his sling is off
"What are you doing you're suppose to be resting and wearing your sling!"Rachel says
"I know but I needed to clear my head...I hardly slept last night."Finn says getting a bottle of water Rachel walks over to him
"Finn have you ever heard of PTSD?"Rachel says
"No is that some kind of PETA thing?"Finn asked Rachel sits on his lap and Finn looks at her
"No Baby..it stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder it happens to Army Men Police Officers and Firemen its like a deja vu of a traumatic incident...and it replays over and over in your head you become restless and distant...it's common with people in your field of work."Rachel says
"Babe Im fine Im just a little off but that's normal okay. Don't worry about this I'll be able to manage and move on."Finn says
"Finn we shouldn't take this lightly.."Rachel says concerned
"Nothings wrong, Im gonna go shower okay."Finn says and kisses her lips Rachel watches him leave into the bathroom and she sighs she picks up her cellphone and dials Santana
"Hey, sorry Finn and I left last night he just needed to get out of there."Rachel says
"What happened back there anyways, Brenda said he flipped out or something once those flame throwers came in."Santana says
"I think he has PTSD."Rachel whispers
"Damn it I had that feeling too, but he told me he was going to be fine...so what do we do? Drag him to therapy."She says
"No no I dont want to force him into that. I dont want us to corner him he's in a denial stage but I want him to open to me he's shutting us all out."Rachel says
"Give him a few days Rachel he'll come around."Santana says
"I'll call you back okay..he's coming out of the shower did you talk to Kurt about this."She asked
"He's in denial too...Kurt sees Finn as a superhero to see him anything but being strong freaks him out."Santana says
"I'll see you later."Rachel hangs up and puts her phone done Finn opens the bathroom door and closes his eyes as he changes his bandages Rachel walks into the bathroom and sits on the sink and watches him she then takes the medical gauze and wraps it around the injured part of his left arm she finishes up and closes her eyes
"Hey, whats up."Finn says cupping her cheek
"It's still weird that this had to happen to you Baby...I wish you would let me in more about this..."Rachel says
"Nothing is wrong with me Rach, Im fine"Finn says
"I know when you're lying babe...but I won't pry or nag you about it just remember that I lo-...I'm here for you."Rachel stops herself Finn smiles at her and kisses her lips
"I know Babe."Finn says and he makes his way to the living room he takes her hand and they sit on the couch and watch Braveheart Rachel runs her hands through Finn's hair and kisses his forehead as he lays on her lap and he smiles up at her
"You should spend the night again."Finn smiles
"Babe I have to go back to my place why don't you spend the night there."Rachel smiles
"I dont want to deal with San nagging me about my mental state."Finn says Rachel runs her arms up and down his chest and he sits up and looks at her
"Stop worrying about me."Finn says
"I can't exactly do that Babe, I almost lost you..."Rachel says
"I'm not going anywhere. I swear."Finn says looking her in the eyes and Rachel smiles and leans to kiss him
"Do you want to come over tomorrow I want to give you a surprise...now I have to go back to my apartment, I'll call you later okay."Rachel says Finn nods and walks her to the door he kisses her and she smiles
"Good luck at your Script read tomorrow."Finn says
"I dont need luck I have you."Rachel nuzzles her nose and then walks out the door Finn smiles and looks around his apartment he takes a deep breath and picks up his cellphone
"Max, Hey...uhm I uhm..I need your help with something.."Finn says
"Whats going on Kid."Max asked
"Do you know a PTSD therapist...I need some help."Finn says
"Get ready then Kid I'm coming to pick you up."Max says
"Yes Sir."Finn says
"And Kid...it's gonna be okay you're doing a good thing asking for help."Max says
"T-Thank you Sir."Finn says and hangs up the phone he puts the phone down and nods then gets ready
Rachel is going over her lines for the audition and she puts her script down when she sees Kurt
"I love New York, but this fall weather is ridiculous way too much breeze going on through my hair."Kurt says Rachel smiles and looks at him
"Whats going on Diva?"Kurt asked
"Im worried about your brother.."Rachel says
"Not you too, Rachel he is perfectly fine...okay nothing is wrong with him."Kurt says
"Kurt you can't believe that, you know better than I that Finn is good at hiding emotions how he really feels. Do you know how many hours he slept last night? 4 hours He was tossing and turning."Rachel says then looks at her cellphone and realizes it's been 3 hours since she left Finn's apartment and he hasn't called her back yet
"Whats wrong now?"Kurt asked
"Nothing it's just Finn hasn't called or texted me back yet."Rachel says
"Maybe he's asleep see you're worrying for nothing."Kurt smiles and walks away
~The next day Rachel realizes she had fallen asleep at the kitchen table she looks at her cellphone and Finn texts her
~Max takes Finn to a Therapist who handles Traumatic incidences~
"Finn Hudson My name is Charles Evans and Max tells me you've been having problems lately?"He says Finn nods
"I'll leave you two to your first session."Max pats him on the back and leaves Finn sits down on the chair and looks around nervous
"You okay Finn?"Charles asked
"I've never done this before I mean I had a guidance counselor in high school who I went to for advice but I've never been to an actually Doctor's office like this..."Finn says Charles nods
"You've been through a traumatic event I understand that, but you realize you're a hero right."Charles asked
"I helped a little girl get out of the building.."Finn says
"And thats an amazing acomplishment. Finn you saved a life. So tell me what the problem is here.."Charles says
"At night I can't sleep because I feel like Im still in that building the wall are gonna collaps on me and I won't make it out...when I see fire or anything with a flame like a candle or something I freak out...and in my heads its like it'll set a huge fire or something."Finn says
"Why did you want to be a fire fighter."Charles asked
"Im good at it...this is the first time I'm doing something that makes a difference not just in my life but other people too...I take pride in knowing that I'm helping people every day."Finn says
"I know that this was your first Fire and the first time you saved someone from a fire, but you have to realize you did an amazing thing Finn. You should be proud of that."Charles says Finn nods and smiles
"Babe I think you were right about me having a problem, but Im taking care of it...See you soon."~Finn Rachel smiles and replys to him "See you later handsome'~Rachel she gets up and gets ready to go to her audition
Finn wakes up and makes his way to The Loft he knocks on the door and sees Kurt
"Hey brother."Kurt smiles Finn nods at him and walks inside
"Rachel left for her Script read so you just missed her."Kurt says Finn shakes his head
"Yeah I know that I uhm came to see you."Finn says Kurt nods and Finn takes out his medicine for his arm and puts it on the table Kurt hands him a water bottle and Finn smiles at him
"Kurt uhm..I saw a therapist yesterday..Im gong to see him every week from now on."Finn says
"Why do you need a therapist for?"Kurt says
"Kurt being a Fire fighter comes with many demands, physical and emotional...I dont know if you'll ever understand that but Im admitting Im not okay right now...Im sketched out a little and I just needed you to know."Finn says
"Ive been in denial about it...I mean you're the strongest person I've ever met it sucks not being able to help you with this brother."Kurt says Finn wraps his arm around him
"I need to do this for myself...and I want to do this for Rachel.."Finn smiles
"I wonder how her audition is going."Kurt says
"I actually need your help with something...I want to tell Rachel I love her tonight. So help me make my apartment Romantic and every womans dream?"Finn says Kurt smiles
"No problem big brother let's go."Kurt smiles
~With Rachel~Rachel just finished her script read with the Director he smiles
"This is good now I want to see the chemistry you have with the male lead we decided to have play Nick."He says Rachel nods
"Send in our Nick."The Director says Rachel looks up and her mouth drops
"Y-You're playing Nick.."Rachel says The man smiles at her
"Nice to see you again Rachel Berry."He says
"Hold on you two know each other?"The Director says
"Jesse and I are from the same home town Lima Ohio."Rachel says
"Good now I want to see your chemistry so action."He smiles Jesse smiles at Rachel and she looks at him and slightly smiles Rachel finishes the table read and she gathers her things and walks out the auditorium
"Rachel hang on you were great."Jesse says
"Thanks. Congrats you're playing Nick on Funny Girl..."Rachel says
"I think you would be an amazing Fanny Brice...would you like to have Dinner or something...I mean Im sure I could get you and Todd the Director together and maybe he'll give you the role."Jesse smiles
"No thanks I have plans tonight but it was nice seeing you Jesse."Rachel says and walks away Jesse watches her leave and he smiles and walks back into the auditorium
"Lets talk about Rachel Berry."Jesse smiles The Director puts down his papers an looks at him
Finn and Kurt are in his apartment and Finn holds up two candles
"Lavender or Cookie Batter?"Kurt asked Finn looks at him
"Uhm...No candles okay..I uhm I can't handle that right now."Finn says
"So what do you plan on using to pardon my words and the gagging but SEX UP the mood."Kurt says Finn rolls his eyes
"This isn't about Sex okay Im not even sure Im ready for that yet with Rachel...this is about me telling her that I'm in love with her more than I was before...and Instead of lighting up candles and freaking myself out I bought these."Finn says holding up a bag of electronic mini candles Kurt smiles
"You really are a romantic sap. You big Lug Im so proud."Kurt smiles
"Help me set these up around the apartment."Finn says and walks into the bathroom he turns on hot water and fills it with hot water and bubbles he places the electronic candles around the bathroom once finished he walks into the living room and sees Kurt spread the flowers and fake candles around the apartment
"This place looks Great Man thanks for the help bro."Finn smiles
"Just make sure you tell her about that your counseling She needs to know."Kurt says
"I will do that but I need you to leave so I can change."Finn smiles
"See you tomorrow brother."Kurt says and leaves Finn smiles to himself and grabs his cellphone and calls Rachel
"Finally he decides to call I have every right to hang up on you."Rachel says
"I know I know and I have good reason why but I need you come over it's important."Finn says
"Why are you feeling okay?...you know what I'll find out when I get there I'm like 3 minutes away."Rachel hangs up Finn looks at the phone when the line does dead and he chuckles he sits on the couch and waits for her 3 minutes later Rachel barges into the living room seeing him on the couch and she holds his face to look at her
"Are you alright whats wrong is it your head? or Arm?"Rachel asked Finn grabs her hands and kisses the back of them and looks into her eyes
"You were so freaked out you didn't notice something."Finn says
"What?"Rachel says confused Finn smiles and makes a circle with his index finger
"Look around."Finn smirks Rachel does and looks around the entire apartment and is surprised at the flower peddles on the floor
"Finn what is all of this?"Rachel smiles widely
"Well I figured you had a long day with the audition and I wanted to do something nice for you. I cooked dinner it's your favorite lasanga with lots of cheese and I managed to get us a bottle of wine..but just for you since Im on medication and can't drink it so I'll stick to diet coke."Finn smiles
"Baby this is wonderful thank you so much."Rachel smiles and kisses his lips Finn leads her to the dining table he smiles at her as he serves her food Rachel smiles and takes a bite of her food and smiles
"Baby this is amazing."Rachel smiles Finn leans and kisses her forehead he takes the wine and pours it in her glass Rachel smiles and opens his can of diet coke
"There's another surprise."Finn says
"What else could you have possibly done."Rachel asked playing with his hands Finn points his head in the direction of where the bathroom is
"Why don't you go and freshen up in the bathroom and I'll clean up."Finn says Rachel looks at him suspiciously and nods then make her way into the bathroom she opens the door and sees electronic candles around the bathtub and bubbles
"Oh my god.."Rachel smiles covering her face she smiles putting her hair in a bun and shredding her clothes and getting into the tub a few minutes later Finn walks into the bathroom and sees Rachel relaxing he sits on the edge and Rachel opens her eyes and smiles at him
"You are the best boyfriend ever."Rachel smiles Finn leans down and kisses her lips Rachel moans
"This is to make up for not calling you back last night...which I do need to explain for."Finn says
"You're not cheating on me are you."Rachel panics
"No no I would never...I called Max and I asked him for help."Finn says
"Help with what?"Rachel asked
"You're right...I have Post Traumatic Stress and It freaked me out because I saw articles about it I know how my dad was after the Army and I didn't want to fall into that so I asked Max for help and he took me to a psychiatrist and I'll be seeing him every week and I calling him whenever I need to."Finn smiles
"I'm so proud of you. I can't believe how strong you have become Finn...it's amazing to see you do things for yourself."Rachel says cupping his cheek
"Im doing for you too...Rachel...I...uhm.."Finn clears his throat
"I love you."Rachel says Finn looks into her eyes and is surprised
"Do you realize the whole reason why I decorated this apartment was because I planned on telling you I love you first."Finn says Rachel laughs and wraps her arms around him
"Well I beat you to it Baby. I love you I love you I love you."Rachel says Finn kisses her
"I love you too Rach, so so much."Finn whispers against her lips Rachel unbuttons his shirt and Finn looks at her and holds her hands
"Whats wrong."Rachel looks at him
"We don't have to have sex Rach...at least not yet..or for a while...I really want us to take things slow.."Finn says
"You don't to sleep with me?"Rachel says trying to understand
"I want too...I mean you're naked and you have bubbles covering your body...but I just think we should explore the emotional sides of our relationship first. I mean is that okay? I know it's not very manly of me.."Finn says looking down Rachel picks up his chin to look at her
"I dont care if its not manly...it's the most amazing thing anyone has ever said to me. I want that for us too..and even though you are extremely sexy with your muscles and scruff I'll control myself."Rachel says Finn chuckles and nuzzles her nose
"I love you Rach."Finn says Rachel kisses him
"I love you too Finn. I always have and always will."Rachel says Finn smiles and takes a handful of bubbles and blows them at her Rachel laughs and Finn sits down on the floor beside her as Rachel tells him about her audition it was in that moment Rachel knew this is how she wanted to spend all of her nights with Finn and thats all she needed.
In the next chapter Rachel gets news about Funny Girl and Someone surprises her at her apartment, Finn's recovery is making big improvement but a fight with someone could change everything.