Epilogue - This is it guys, final chapter or epilogue. I have enjoyed this journey so much with you amazing Gleeks! Sorry it took me so long to update because I had to get it right and this could even be a standalone story. If you like my writing which I hope you do please read my other stories with the main one I'm working on now being Life in the Big Apple, which takes place after the season 3 finale. Anyway enough rambling and enjoy this final chapter..
6 months later...
Reagan stood with her hands intwined behind her back. She rubbed them together nervously as she bit into her bottom lip, a trait she had learnt from her sister. The noise from behind the curtains quietened as a sick feeling erupted from Reagans stomach. She was about to run off, forfeit, give up, when Rachels arms wrapped around her waist and Reagan had to stop herself from releasing a startled scream.
"Your here." Reagan said breathing a sigh of relief.
"Yes, I wouldnt have left you to do this alone, no matter what." Rachel reasurred her.
"I love you!" Reagan whispered.
"I love you too Miss Reagan, now lets get out there." Rachel said taking Reagan's hand in her's.
1 week before...
The Glee Club had been preparing steadily for Nationals for the past year and now it was only 1 week away. Only one week until they would get to perform a series of
perfect songs, some refreshingly new and some reminissing the past. As Rachel stood in dance practice trying to copy Mr Shue's steps to exact precision she felt a
sickening feeling grow into her stomach. She clutched her stomach and mouth and ran out of the auditorium, down the hall and into the bathroom. She leant over the sink a
as the contents of her stomach escaped from her. She felt a hand tug around her hair, pulling it upward and away from her pale face. She looked up into the mirror above
her and saw Quinn's delicate hand wrapped around her hair and the other rubbing circles on her back.
"Are you alright?" Quinn questioned as she placed Rachels hair back around her shoulder as she handed her a wet towl to wipe her face.
"Yeah, I think so... I mean, I dont know what came over me... I was feeling fine and then... This!"
"Maybe just some food poisining...Did you eat from the cafeteria at lunch?" Qunn asked.
"No, I brought my own lunch today because they havent been serving a vegie option lately."
"Well I dont know Rach but I am sure it is nothing to worry about." Quinn reasurred. Rachel wasnt so sure.
"Thanks... Why did you follow me out anyway? Everyone looked so intent on practicing I thought no-one would notice"
"Your kidding if you think that Finn Hudson ever takes his eyes off you. He saw you run out and tripped up in his steps bumping into me and thats when i saw you leaving
through the door. He instisted on him following you but I told him I would come as he needed the dance practice a lot more than I did." Quinn giggled at the last few
words as she remembered how clumsy Finn was.
"Thanks Quinn." Rachel said looping her arm through Quinn's as the two of them walked back to the choir room.
As they got back to the room Rachel hadnt even taken 3 steps before Finn's arm was wrapped around her waist. He placed a soft kiss to her forehead as he practically
carried her down the steps and sat her on a front row seat. Quinn giggled as she followed them down and once Rachel had been settled she steered Finn away and back onto
the stage as Rachel gave her a thankful smile.
"You alright Rachel?" The Glee Club members smiled,
"Yeah I will be fine, just not feeling to well I guess." The Glee Club all gave her reasurring smiles and nods with the occasional 'Awww poor thing' interjected. Mr
Shue interupted the comotion. Well lets make Rachel feel better by leaving her awestruck with our rendition of 'Fame'! The Glee Club squealed in delight at the though
of actually getting to stop dance practice and perform.
The theme New Directions had chosen to apply to their Nationals set list was Fame and being Famous because it was all something they aspired to be. Rachel pulled the
set list from her pocket as the club arranged in their spots to sing. The set list read;
1. Opening Number: **************
2. Boys Number: Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous - Original by Good Charlotte
3. Girls Number: When I grow up - Pussy Cat Dolls
4. Group Number: Fame - Original by Irene Cara
All of the song names were written there except for the opening number. That was being kept a secret bewtween Rachel, Reagan and Mr Shue and Rachel couldnt even write
it on the paper out of caution that the others would find out. It was going to be a surprise, an amazing duet that would not only blow the judges away but the rest of
Glee Club as well.
The loud voice of Mercedes filled the auditorium as she sung the opening lines. They sung it so well. All their voices in harmony and their dance moves perfect as they
performed the intensly coreographed routine. This group number was going to kill it! Their was an awkward gap when it came time for Rachel's solo line but the Glee Club
continued without fault. Rachel couldnt have been more proud, she just wished she could feel well enough to be up there with them.
Glee Club rehersal ended and Reagan ran off the stage and into Rachel's arms with tears on her face.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Rachel asked.
"Are you alright?" Reagan sobbed.
"Yeah, dont worry I am going to be fine. Just feeling a little off thats all."
Reagan wasnt used to seeing Rachel sick. She was always fine and healthy and in top performing shape. This was so unlike the Rachel Berry she knew.
Finn walked over to the two embrassed girls and ran his fingers through Rachels slightly tangled hair.
"Come on." he said. "Lets get you two home."
Finn stayed the night that night which made Reagan worry even more. He stated it was just to make sure she was alright even still that didnt make Reagan feel any better.
Rachel was getting kind of annoyed at all their help, she had only been sick that once but they made such a fuss. She fell asleep that night in Finn's arms as Reagan
stood warily by her door her eyes penetrating the darkened room.
The next couple of days where a blur of Rachel getting sick and Glee Club rehersal. Now it wasnt just Finn and Reagan who were making a fuss, Rachel had everyone
looking after her and making her feel loved. Quinn had convinced her to have a doctors appointment and even though Finn had insisted on coming Rachel had reassured him
that she wanted to go with Quinn as it may be some girl related issue that she would be much better at explaining to him than any doctor would.
Now the appointment time had come and Finn had taken Reagan to the cinema's to try and distract the nervous little girl. Rachel and Quinn sat nervously in the waiting
room wringing her hands as butterflies caused a tornado in her stomach. Quinn grabbed her hands urging her to stop as she was making her nervous just watching the
nervous brunette. The doctor called them in and gave them the usual speel about her health but then the question hit that made Rachel realise what was going on.
"When was the last time you menstruated?" Rachel had to think long and hard about this. A look of worry crossed her face when she realised the answer.
"At least 2 months." she murmered almost in disbelief. How could she not have realised? She had been training so hard for Nationals she must not have realised.
"Well Miss Berry I think I may have found my reason for your unexpected vomiting. It seems to me like you are pregnant and the vomiting was due to morning sickness."
Rachel just sat there in stunned silence. How could this be happening? How would she tell Finn? Quinn grabbed her hand and stroked her finger over Rachel's knuckles.
She was glad she had a friend here who had experienced this before but Rachel was different. She was in a loving relationship, but maybe not for long once Finn found
out. The doctor interupted her thoughts before she could delve much into the what ifs...
"We like to confirm these things. So would you be prepared to have an ultrasound now?"
"Yeah.." Rachel stuttered nervously.
"Come right this way," the doctor stated.
As he applied the cool gel to Rachels belly she flinched slightly under the touch. The doctor moved the device over her stomach and a soft heartbeat came into her ears
as a small black and white picture appeared on the screen.
"Congratulations Miss Berry you are nearly 3 months pregnant." Tears flooded Rachel's cheeks.
"May I please have a copy of the ultrasound to show my husband please" Rachel questioned.
"You sure can."
Quinn dropped Rachel home and Reagan opened the door to embrace her.
"What was wrong? What did they say? Are you going to be all right?" Reagan blurted out questions.
" Rea, Rea stop with all the questions please gorgeous. I need to speak to Finn and then I will talk to you ok."
"Ok! He's up in your room, he was waiting for you."
"Thanks." Rachel said placing a kiss to her little sisters forehead.
Rachel skipped up the stairs ready to tell Finn. Her nervousness had passed and she couldnt help but be excited at what would hopefully now be their little family.
They had gotten married months ago and were certain that they wanted to spend their life together and now this would be another step towards that. Rachel knocked on the
door lightly before entering.
"Hey babe," Finn beamed up from a magazine he had been reading.
"Watch this." She said abruptly getting the CD out and putting it into the slot on her computer. Finn looked slightly worried, why did she have a video, didnt they
just normally give a diagnosis and some pills. He stood up and walked towards the computer.
All air was taken from him as he saw the ultrasound on the screen.
"What... What...Is that our baby?"
"Yes!" Rachel screamed. " I am pregnant." Finn embraced her in a tight hug.
"That is so good, we are going to be a family. You know this is all I have ever wanted! I am so excited babe."
"Should we go and tell my parents and not to forget Reagan."
"Yes! They will be so excited."
The day of Nationals...
Everyone was still abuzz with the news of a Finchel baby when the competition day arrived but Rachel had taken a turn for the worst. Her back was killing her and she
had been nauseous all morning. Finn had put her on strict bed rest for the day while everyone else rehearsed and Rachel had to reluctantly agree if she had any chance
of performing tonight. The hours were counting down and Reagan was getting nervous she would have to perform her duet by herself. They all got dressed up, the girls
in theirgolden dresses with black ribbon around the middle and the men in black suits with golden ties. They applied their make up and adjusted their hair into ringlets.
As they assembled backstage they gave final hugs and kisses to each other as they all moved off to the side to leave the center stage for the opening number.
Reagan stood with her hands intwined behind her back. She rubbed them together nervously as she bit into her bottom lip, a trait she had learnt from her sister. The
noise from behind the curtains quietened as a sick feeling erupted from Reagans stomach. She was about to run off, forfeit, give up, when Rachels arms wrapped around
her waist and Reagan had to stop herself from releasing a startled scream.
"Your here." Reagan said breathing a sigh of relief.
"Yes, I wouldnt have left you to do this alone, no matter what." Rachel reasurred her.
"I love you!" Reagan whispered.
"I love you too Miss Reagan, now lets get out there." Rachel said taking Reagan's hand in her's.
The bright lights shone down on the girls as the song started to play. Their hands were still entwined as Rachel started with a pitch perfect line followed by Reagans
beautiful harmonising perfection. Backstage the rest of the club was trying desperatly to work out what song they were singing. As realisation crossed the other members face
faces they realised it was the perfect song and they listened into the lyrics as they held a deep meaning with the Glee Club members!
One day your story will be told.
One of the lucky ones who's made his name.
One day they'll make you glorious,
Beneath the lights of your deserved fame.
And it all comes round.
Once in a lifetime like it always does.
Everybody loves you 'cause you've taken a chance,
Out on a dance to the moon, too soon.
And they'll say told you so.
We were the ones who saw you first of all.
We always knew that you were one of the brightest stars.
One day they'll tell you that you've changed,
Though they're the ones who seem to stop and stare.
One day you'll hope to make the grave,
Before the papers choose to send you there.
And it all comes round.
Once in a lifetime like it always does.
Nobody loves you 'cause you've taken a chance,
Out on a dance to the moon, too soon.
And they'll say told you so.
We were the ones who saw you first of all.
We always knew that you were one of the brightest stars.
And they'll say told you so.
We were the ones who saw you first of all.
We always knew that you were one of the brightest
Reagan and Rachel's voices weaved in and out during the song, harmonising in unison while performing the routine they had rehearsed to perfection. The rest of the club members were close to tears at the way that song had touched thier heart. They had all aspired to fame for the past 3 years and now they were leaving each other for future commitments and they all knew that they were the brightest stars and always would be.
The song came to an end and the Rachel and Reagan embraced in a tight hug before skipping off the stage. The rest of the performances went brilliantly. The boys did their stuff and sung 'Lifestlyes for the Rich and the Famous' with perfect accuracy as well as incorporating all sorts of sexy dance moves and the girls showed everyone how it was done with their rendition of 'When I Grow Up.' The ultimate showstopper was performed with Fame, the closing and best number of the night, arguably. The club joined together showing team spirit and a group of young children singing together for Fame.
After their final song the club embraced in a tight backstage group hug. They had done it, sung for the last time together. Everything was changing, everything would be different and their lives would be changed forever but in the end they all knew, Where There Is Love There is Life!
That was it! Shocker! What do you think? Do you think maybe I should do a sequel, I loved this so much! Please read my other Finchel story LIFE IN THE BIG APPLE! and be sure to comment on the final chapter of this. Song was 'One of the brightest stars' by James Blunt by the way and is an amazing song.
