Chapter 11

Rachel's eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the bright light. Her entire body ached and her arm and thigh felt like they were on fire. She suddenly panicked as the events from hours before played in her head. Her breath quickened and she began to grab at her stomach. "My babies! My babies!"

Finn's eyes shot open from the chair beside her bed. He was instantly by her side, brushing her loose curls off her face. "Shh, it's okay, Rach. They're both okay."

"They're okay?" She asked slightly calming down.

"They're both safe and healthy. But I was very worried about you. You had to have many stitches on your arm and leg. And you're all bruised and scratched." Finn said as he took her hand and gently stroked her hair. "What the hell happened?"

Tears immediately pooled in her eyes. "I was leaving my meeting and he…he grabbed me. He covered my mouth and I tried to fight, but he was too strong. I bit his hand, but he got angry and pushed me and I fell. He…he pulled out a g-gun. He told me if a made a sound my babies…my babies would be gone and he held the gun to my stomach. He dragged me to that place and told me to take my clothes off, but I was too slow so he got angry and ripped them off. I begged but he slapped me, made me stand, and pushed me against the wall. He…he t-touched me. And then he…pressed on my stomach and said he-he didn't like it there and pulled out a knife. He cut my arm and I knew I had to get out of there. So I tried to fight. I kicked him in the groin and punched him, but he was too quick and I only made him angrier. He threw me on the floor and kicked me and then taped my mouth and handcuffed me. He pulled off my br-bra and under-underwear and cut my thigh. He t-touched me again and then he was just about…about to and you…oh god you saved me."

Finn sat on the bed and pulled her onto his lap as she sobbed into his chest. He was so thankful he got there in time before Jesse was able to rape her yet again. He gently caressed her back as his fingers danced in her soft curls. "It's okay, baby. I've got you now. He's gone. He...he died."

"He…h-he did?"

"He escaped from the cops and they shot him. He can't get to you anymore."

"How…how'd he get out?" She choked out through sobs.

"He got out early on parole for good behavior."

"How'd you find me?"

"I got nervous after you didn't come home so I went to the theater, but then I found the trail you left. I called 911, but I went in anyway because I knew you needed me."

"I don't know what I would do if the babies weren't okay." Rachel whispered into his chest.

"Well they are and so are you. Only two more months until we will be holding them.

"Was…was he stalking me? How'd he know I was there?"

Finn nodded. "The police said he'd been stalking you for the past month."

Rachel closed her eyes as another batch of tears erupted. "Is he ever going to let me get passed this? This is supposed to be a happy time and now I feel like I'm back in high school."

"I know, Rach. But he can't get to you anymore. He's dead. And it's going to get better. This is still very fresh. It just happened hours ago. But you will get better and I think once the babies are born, you'll be fine."

Rachel nodded and a smile suddenly appeared on her lips as her hand moved to her extruding stomach. "They know we're talking about them. They're both kicking."

Finn moved his large hand to her stomach and smiled. He lowered his head to her belly and gently rubbed. "Hey there, babies. Don't bother Mommy. Not that I think you can because she loves both of you so much. And so do I. We're both so excited to meet you two. I hope you guys are getting along in there. Come soon because we're waiting. We're going to give you the best life possible and you guys are so lucky because you have the best mommy ever."

Rachel smiled and tears of joy pooled in her eyes. "I love you."

"I love you too." He smiled as he leaned in to plant a kiss on her lips. "And these babies."

"They're both fighters. They survived me going into labor early and now this."

"They're taking after you." Finn grinned as he gently rubbed her belly. He leaned down and pressed a kiss to her stomach. "Fighters like their mother."

"Hopefully they look like you. At least let's hope they have your nose."

"Rachel, stop it. You're stunning. I love your nose. I want them to look like you." Finn said as he kissed her lips. "Actually maybe our daughter should look more like me. I don't want the guys near her."

Rachel giggled and shook her head. "Already being the protective daddy?"

"Oh yeah." Finn nodded and chuckled. "She's not allowed to date till she's thirty."

"Oh Finn." Rachel laughed.

"I have this song I want to sing for you. I found it the other day and I thought of you." Finn smiled, taking Rachel's hand in his.

You know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you

You came along just like a song
And brighten my day
Who would of believed that you where part of a dream
Now it all seems light years away

And now you know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when your sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile

Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find
Well, I'm finding it hard leaving your love behind me

And you see I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel glad when you're glad
I feel sad when you're sad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed! Sorry it's short. The song is called Can't Smile Without You by Barry Manilow.

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