Chapter 10: Married At Last!
A/N: This chapter will probably be quite long and have a lot of songs in it. Next chapter I will be going back to asking for suggestions again. Apologies for using this song again but as it is a Finchel wedding, I couldn't not use it! Oh and Scarlett is four now as the story is in June and her birthday is April.
21st June 2013
Rachel's POV
The day is here! Today I marry Finn Hudson, the love of my life. And I can't wait. I took one last look at my dress in the mirror- it was a white dress with a sweetheart bodice and layered skirt with a black bow with a white rose on it (hopefully Finn likes it!). Kurt pokes his head round the door. "Rachel it's time to" he stops mid sentence when he sees me in my dress. "Wow Rach you look amazing. Now it's time to go get you married to my stepbrother!". I laugh and take Kurt's arm. This is going to be the best day ever!
Finn's POV
I stand under the chuppah in Central Park (as Rachel wanted the ceremony to have Jewish elements) fiddling with my tie. I was nervous, yet excited at the same time. I couldn't wait to marry her.
Rachel's POV
We walked out to the carriage and to my shock horror waiting in the carriage was….. Quinn. "What are you doing here?" I ask shocked that she's turned up (I completely forgot I asked her to be a bridesmaid). She holds her hands up in the air in surrender. "Look Rach don't bite my head off ok. I actually came to apologize. I shouldn't have pushed you down the stairs of your apartment, I shouldn't have testified for Jesse, I was just mad but I really don't want to lose you as a friend. I really want to be your friend again if you'll let me. Also I'm sorry I was so mean about Scarlett, she's a sweet kid really". She looks sincere and I realise that I don't want to fight with her anymore. "I'm sorry too. We should've just told you about Scarlett after we had her but I was just scared. I'm sorry I got so mad and I really want you to be up there with me". We hug and Quinn says "Friends again?". "Yes" I say. Everyone else gets into the carriage and we are off! I'm getting married!
Finn's POV
I wait at the bottom of the aisle and then I see Scarlett in her flower girl dress come up the aisle, spreading rose petals out of the basket. Then Santana, Brittany, Tina and wait am I seeing right? Quinn. Kurt, Sam and Puck follow them. Then Faithfully comes on over the speakers and I know it's time. I see Rach at the bottom of the aisle and all the feelings from when we first sang this song come back. I am marrying the girl of my dreams and I know this will be the best day of my life.
Finn:
Highway run
Into the midnight sun
Wheels go round and round
You're on my mind
(I look at Rachel at the end of the aisle and my god she looks completely breath taking).
Rachel:
Restless hearts
Sleep alone tonight
Sending all my love along the wire
Rach reaches the end of the aisle and I take her hands and we sing together.
Both:
And they say that the road
Ain't no place to start a family
But right down the line it's been you and me
And loving a music man ain't always what it's supposed to be
Rachel:
Oh boy you stand by me
Both:
I'm forever yours
Faithfully
Rachel:
Circus life
Under the big top world
Both:
We all need the clowns to make us smile
Rachel:
Oh, through space and time
Finn:
(through space and time)
Both:
Always another show
Wondering where I am
Lost without you
And being a part ain't easy on this love affair
Two strangers learn to fall in love again
I get the joy of rediscovering you
Finn:
Oh girl,
You stand by me
Both:
I'm forever yours,
Faithfully,
I'm still yours
Faithfully
Rachel's POV
We finish the song and it takes all my willpower not to just lean over and kiss Finn right there and then. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join Rachel Barbra Berry and Finn Christopher Hudson in holy matrimony. If anyone can present any valid reason as to why these two should not be joined then can they speak now or forever hold their peace". There is a sharp intake of breath after the minister says this but no one speaks up so he continues (thankfully!). "Rachel and Finn have decided to sing songs to each other that express their love rather than write their own vows. Rachel you first.
Rachel:
Friday night beneath the stars
In a field behind your yard
You and I are painting pictures in the sky
And sometimes we don't say a thing
Just listen to the crickets sing
Everything I need is right here by my side
And I know everything about you
I don't wanna live without you
I'm only up when you're not down
Don't wanna fly if you're still on the ground
It's like no matter what I do
Well you drive me crazy half the time
The other half I'm only trying
To let you know that what I feel is true
And I'm only me when I'm with you
Just a small town boy and girl
Living in a crazy world
Trying to figure out what is and isn't true
And I don't try to hide my tears
My secrets or my biggest fears
Through it all nobody gets me like you do
And you know everything about me
You say that you can't live without me
I'm only up when you're not down
Don't wanna fly if you're still on the ground
It's like no matter what I do
Well you drive me crazy half the time
The other half I'm only trying
To let you know that what I feel is true
And I'm only me when I'm with you
When I'm with anybody else
It's so hard to be myself
And only you can tell
That I'm only up when you're not down
Don't wanna fly if you're still on the ground
It's like no matter what I do
Well you drive me crazy half the time
The other half I'm only trying
To let you know that what I feel is true
And I'm only me
Who I wanna be
Well I'm only me when I'm with you
With you, oh, yeah
"I love you Finn. You're the only person who I can show both sides of me to, not just the perky bubbly girl who wants to be a star but the girl who only wants that to happen as long as she has her best friend and also the guy she loves the most with her. I love you, Finn".
The minister turns to me and says "Rachel do you take Finn to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do" I say and the tears start falling down my face. Damn it, I told myself I wouldn't cry!
The minister turns to Finn and says
"And now you Finn".
Finn's POV
Rach's song was so beautiful and honest, I just hope mine matches up and shows her how much I love her.
Finn:
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile when you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Well, every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Lying close to you
Feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we're together
And I just wanna stay with you
In this moment forever, forever and ever
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss one smile
I don't wanna miss one kiss
Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
Feel your heart close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time
Don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
Cause I'd still miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna fall asleep, yeah
I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss a thing
"Rach, I love you and I don't wanna miss a moment of our life together. I promise you I will always be by your side and love you forever, because you are the love of my life and you can never forget that. I love you so much Rach".
Oh damn, I'm crying now! Why do weddings do this to people? I look over and see Rach is crying as well. I always knew we were perfect for each other.
"Finn do you take Rachel to be your lawfully wedded wife?" the minister asks.
"I do" I say.
"Now for the rings" the minister says. Puck passes the rings over- mine is a thick, plain gold band and Rachel's was a silver band covered in small diamonds. We each hand each other our rings and look at the inscriptions inside. On each ring they are the same: mine says "I'm forever yours faithfully Love Rach" and hers says "I'm forever yours faithfully Love Finn". We both smile when we see we've put the same inscriptions and slide our rings onto our fingers. "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride". Finally the moment I've waited for all day. I lean over and kiss Rachel- our first kiss as a married couple. Rach places the Chicago mug on the floor and we both smash our glass. YES! I am married to Rachel Hudson!
Rachel's POV
Me and Finn are about to walk out onto the dance floor but our friends had refused to tell us who was singing our first dance song so we were waiting to be called out. "Please welcome to the dance floor for their first dance as man and wife, Mr and Mrs Finn Hudson". It was Puck who announced us but when we walk out Scarlett is standing at the microphone. "This is my present to mama and Daddy. I am going to sing for their first dance". I almost start crying seeing my little girl up behind a mike singing for me because I always imagined this day. "Ready to dance?" Finn asks me and takes my waist. "You bet" I say.
Scarlett:
For you there'll be no crying
For you the sun will be shining
Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's all right I know it's right
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you I love you I love you
Like never before
To you I would give the world
To you I'd never be cold
Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's all right I know it's right
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you I love you I love you
Like never before
I started crying again when the song finish because my daughter sounded so much like I did when I was her age- it was like looking at a four year old me. Scarlett runs down from the stage once she's finished singing and runs straight into a hug from me and Finn.
"Did you like that, mama and daddy?" she asks us. "It was beautiful honey" I say and ruffle her hair. "You sounded just like your mom honey" Finn tells her. "Good mama has a pretty voice" she says and he lifts her up and spins her round. "You bet she does" he says, ruffling her hair and putting her down. She runs off to see Kurt and Blaine. "Do you really think she sounds like me?" I ask Finn. "Are you kidding? It was like looking at a 4 year old Rachel Berry". I lean over and kiss him. "I love you". "I love you too, honey" he says.
Finn's POV
After a great dinner we had to sit through speeches. Rach and I had let Puck off doing a speech as we didn't want him to embarrass us. Kurt was giving the best man speech. "Well here we are at Finn and Rachel's wedding and some of us thought we'd never see this day. But here we are and the only thing I really want to say to them is Congratulations guys, you did it! Here's to Finn and Rachel". Everyone raised their glasses to us. Then it was Quinn's turn as reinstated maid of honor. "Well I had a totally different speech prepared but events over the past few weeks meant that I've changed it. Rachel and Finn are completely meant for each other and although that was hard to accept for me as I dated Finn I now realise that Finn and Rachel are perfect for each other and you can see that no better than when you look at their daughter Scarlett and how she is a perfect mix of both her parents. So to Finn and Rachel, you guys are the best friends anyone can ask for and you guys are so lucky to have found each other. And now for a last song from the bride and groom" she says and gets down off the stage.
Finn:
Each time the wind blows
I hear your voice so
I call your name
Whispers at morning
Our love is dawning
Heaven's glad you came
You know how I feel
This thing can't go wrong
I'm so proud to say
I love you
Your love's got me high
I long to get by
This time is forever
Love is the answer
Rachel:
I hear your voice now
You are my choice now
The love you bring
Heaven's in my heart
At your call I hear harps
And angels sing
You know how I feel
This thing can't go wrong
I can't live my life
Without you
Finn:
I just can't hold on
Rachel:
I feel we belong
Finn:
My life ain't worth living
If I can't be with you
Both:
I just can't stop loving you
I just can't stop loving you
And if I stop…. then tell me just what
Will I do
Cause I just can't stop
Loving you
Finn:
At night when the
Stars shine
I'll pray in you I'll find
A love so true
Rachel:
When morning awakes me
Will you come and take me
I'll wait for you
Finn:
You know how I feel
I won't stop until
I hear your voice saying
"I do"
Rachel:
"I do"
This thing can't go wrong
Finn:
This feeling's so strong
Rachel:
Well my life ain't worth living
Both:
If I can't be with you
I just can't stop loving you
I just can't stop loving you
And if I stop…..
Then tell me just what
Will I do
I just can't stop loving you
Rachel:
We can change all the world tomorrow
Finn:
We can sing songs of yesterday
Rachel:
We can say, Hey farewell
To sorrow
Finn:
This is my life and I
Both:
Want you to see you for always
I just can't stop loving you
Rachel:
No baby
Oh!
Both:
I just can't stop loving you
Rachel:
If I can't stop
Finn:
And if I stop…
Both:
No
Finn:
Tell me just what will I do
(Rachel: What will I do)
Rachel:
I just can't stop loving you
Finn:
Hee! Hee! Hee!
Know I do Girl!
Both:
I just can't stop loving you
Finn:
You know I do
Both:
And if I stop…..
Then tell me, just what
Will I do
I just can't stop loving you
As the song finishes I sweep Rachel off her feet and kiss her. I walk down off the stage and it's time for Rachel to throw the bouquet. "Right girls it's time to catch this bouquet. Let's see who's getting married next!". I throw my bouquet of white roses and hear the screaming of girls trying to get the bouquet behind me. I turn round and there Quinn is holding the bouquet. "Congrats Quinn, looks like you're the next bride". Quinn blushes and I see her look over at Puck.
Rach and I get back in our carriage later on that night. When we get back home I lift her out of the carriage and carry her up to our apartment. "Welcome home, Mrs Hudson" I say and kiss her before putting her down. "Thank you Mr Hudson" she says and kisses me back. "Now let's enjoy our wedding night" she says and drags me into our bedroom. I love being married!
A/N: The songs were Faithfully- the glee cast version, I'm Only Me When I'm With You- Taylor Swift, I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing- Aerosmith, Songbird-Eva Cassidy and I Just Can't Stop Loving You- again the glee cast version. Now we've reached the end of my planned chapters so I'll be wanting suggestions for the next chapter again.
Review? (and leave suggestions please)