Three months later
It was early summer and Finn was busier than normal. Besides working on his commissioned pieces, the animals and farming, Finn was also taking care of a very pregnant Rachel. When Finn learned that he was to become a father of two, he had fainted in the doctor's office. After getting smelling salts and coming to, Finn was so happy he spun Rachel around until she was dizzy.
Doctor Lopez explained what Rachel should be expecting in ways of weight gain, changes in her body and moods. Finn had expected the body changes, she was carrying twins, but the mood changes were a complete curve ball. The farther Rachel had come along in her pregnancy, the wilder her moods would shift. One minute she was happy and singing a beautiful song, the next bawling her eyes out because a spider had caught a fly in its web. Only a couple of times did the mad, angry Rachel surface and when she did, Finn would literally tip toe around trying not to make any noise or sudden movements for fear of a rant or her possibly throwing something. The throwing had happened on accident and the spoon had hit Finn squarely on the shoulder, but he didn't want to be on the receiving end when she was actually trying.
Brittany was spending more time at the manor as she got further along too. Since there was a lake on the property, she and Rachel would go and sit on the shady shore or wade in to stay cool. Rachel was a bit jealous because Brittany was farther along than she was, but only as big as Rachel. When Rachel complained to Finn about it, he had kissed her soundly on her lips and then placed kisses on her swelling stomach reminding her that she had two bundles growing instead of just one.
Finn was taking Rachel into town now. Now that Kurt was his apprentice, it didn't hurt him as much to be in the workshop, plus he trusted Kurt enough to leave him on his own to do the finishes. Heck, Kurt did a better job at detailing and finishing the pieces then Finn ever did. Of course on this particular afternoon, Kurt was working on three cradles for the babies that were coming. The crib pieces were cut and were being prepared to be assembled by Finn, and Kurt was playing with different techniques to make the cribs, "Fit for prince and princesses," as he liked to say.
Finn took Rachel right up to the church and dropped her off, kissing her goodbye. He then drove back to the livery stable and unhitched the wagon. He had several places he needed to visit to make repairs of pick up pieces that were damaged. The first was Doctor Lopez's office. He had several things that needed repaired, looking at his translated list, Finn grabbed the wood that he needed as well as his leather sack and took off to the doctor's.
Upon entering, Finn called out wondering if anyone was in. Unfortunately, Santana came out and greeted Finn with a smirk. Finn still didn't feel comfortable around Santana. Since his accident she had for the most part left him alone, but there was always something in the back of his head that told him to stay away from her.
"I need to start repairing the examining table and the cabinet drawers are sticking, let's see, oh, he wants me to turn the full door to his personal office into a Dutch door?" Santana nodded and led Finn to the room with the examination room. Finn looked at the damage and started pulling out the tools he would need for the repair.
When Finn started in on his work, he often lost himself in it and would forget that other things were going on, and this was no different. Santana counted on that as she watched Finn from outside the room. She still couldn't understand what he saw in that small girl that was now carrying his children. The thought of Rachel carrying Finn's baby was just wrong. The fact that Rachel shared Finn's bed and not her would make her blood boil, but after the accident, Santana had become slightly afraid of the singer. Even though Santana was bigger, Rachel seemed to be a tornado and would put up a fight if she needed to. She kept watching Finn as he worked on the table humming some random tune.
Finn kept working happy with the repair. As he was getting ready to move to the sticking drawers, he felt a presence kneeling by him. Looking up, his lips were met by cold, open lips. Trying to pull back, he felt Santana's arms go around his neck and pull him closer to her. Her tongue sought entrance, but Finn kept his mouth set in a line and clenched his teeth together no allowing her access. Falling onto his butt, Finn used his feet and kicked Santana off of him, sending her backward into the wall. Finn stood up and backed up, forgetting he had walls surrounding him. He was wiping his mouth with his rolled up sleeve, trying to get her taste off of his mouth.
Santana picked herself up and started walking towards Finn, her eyes gleaming at him as she spoke in her most seductive voice, "How long has it been since you've had a roll in the bed Finn? Your little singer surely is too pregnant to take care of your needs Finny. I on the other hand, still have my figure and my flexibility. I'd be happy to help you out, especially since you two aren't even married yet." Santana could see the fear in his eyes, and it only turned her on more. She liked when she was dominate. Licking her lips, she took her hand and cupped Finn through his pants, making him literally jump. She brought her lips to his again and tried to kiss him.
Finn was trying to squirm away from the corner and Santana when both of them heard a sharp, "Santana Madeline Lopez, what are you doing? Stand away from Finn Hudson right now!" Santana turned slowly to face the voice with a look of shock and dread on her face. As soon as Finn had room, he quickly moved away from the corner and out of the room, forgetting his tools. Dr. Lopez let Finn get by him as he stared at his daughter. He couldn't believe his daughter was what Puck from the livery stable had been telling him. He didn't believe Puck, because Puck was just a stable hand and was probably jealous, but seeing it with his own eyes…
Dr. Lopez took Santana to his private office and sat her down, telling her not to move. Walking out of the building, he found Finn between two building and it looked like he had thrown up. "Finn, I am very sorry for what Santana just did to you. I didn't know my daughter was capable of that. You have my sincerest apology." Dr. Lopez patted Finn's back, while the young man tried to regain control.
Finn stood up and faced Dr. Lopez, "Thanks for your apology Dr. Lopez. I wasn't expecting that from Santana. She'd been avoiding me for awhile now. I'm sorry, I just feel dirty right now. I need to go see Rachel. I'm sorry sir…" Finn took off for the church leaving Dr. Lopez to walk back to his office by himself.
Finn went into the church waiting for Rachel to finish her practice. He kept pacing in the narthex as he waited for the children to file out. When the children came out, Finn quickly grabbed Rachel by the elbow and whispered, "Is there someplace private we can talk?" Rachel saw the concern and fear in his eyes and led him to the office that she and Brittany used. It was sparsely finished with a small desk, chair and a love seat.
Sitting Rachel down Finn held her hands as he kneeled in front of her, looking into her eyes he started to tear up, "Rachel, while I was working in Dr. Lopez's office, Santana came up and started kissing me and stroking me through my pants. She had me cornered. I couldn't get away from her. I kept my mouth shut, but the only thing that stopped her was her father coming in and seeing her. I'm so sorry Rachel. I ran out as soon she pulled away and then threw up in the alley. I felt so bad. I came here to tell you what happened. I'm so sorry, so sorry…" Finn's voice was trailing off as he started to sob. He felt like he had cheated on her, and it made him feel horrible.
Rachel's blood boiled. The harlot couldn't leave him alone, even though the last time she did this to him, he almost died! She wanted to go after the Latina and tear her apart with her bare hands, but Finn had his hands on her knees and kept Rachel in a seated position. Rachel looked into his cinnamon eye's and saw all the hurt and betrayal that he was feeling, and the worst part was she knew he thought that he had betrayed her.
Cupping his face, Rachel leaned over the best she could and started kissing his tear stained cheeks. Finn lifted up to meet Rachel and took her lips in his allowing all his hurt to flow away, feeling her love take over. Pulling away, Finn looked in her deep brown eyes, whispering, "I love you. More than you will ever know. I love our babies that we have made together. No one will ever pull me away from the three of you. I love you Rachel Berry." Finn kissed Rachel with all the love he had for the three being there in front of him.
Pulling away, Rachel bit her swollen lip and looked at Finn, a blush creeping up her cheeks. "Finn, as much as I love kissing you, I'm really, really hungry. Can we go over to the café and get a bite to eat, please? These babies are telling me they want some food." Finn chuckled at how much his little fiancé was eating lately. She was almost eating as much as he was, but she didn't really seem to be gaining wait except where the babies were.
Taking her hand, they walked over to Emma's café and sat down. Emma immediately brought out a fresh fruit salad and a dish of pickles and olives with a glass of milk for Rachel. Finn cocked an eyebrow at Rachel as she hungrily dug into the fruit, taking bites of pickle in-between bites of fruit. Emma took Finn's order and came back with a roast beef sandwich and iced tea. Looking at Rachel, Emma returned with another fruit salad for the young lady, and giggled as she walked away. Finn and Rachel ate in silence until someone walked up to their table.
Dr. Lopez had seen the young couple enter the café, hand in hand. He felt very bad for the couple after realizing what his daughter had actually been doing. After Finn went to the church, Dr. Lopez went back to the office and looked at his daughter. She had no look of remorse on her face. She looked smug. Where had he gone wrong with her? Looking at his daughter, he had made a decision, "Santana, I do not like nor condone what you did to Finn Hudson. I now believe Puck when he told me it was you to cause Finn to flee the day he had his accident. I wanted to think it was just a snubbed man wanting to blame you for his friend's problem, but after what I saw and heard today, I know he was right. I am going to be sending you to a convent in Canada. I want you to learn and repent for the sins you have committed against God and the Hudson's. I will have Artie telegraph them and make arrangements. I expect you will be leaving by the end of the week. Your mother cannot get you out of this young lady."
Santana was fuming. "How can you say I sinned against a man that lives with a woman and is having children with her and they're not married! Doesn't that go against what we learned in church! How can you defend people that aren't your own flesh and bud?"
"Enough child! Finn Hudson has lived his life alone, having everyone he has ever loved taken away from him. He deserves this happiness, and if the Pastor has no problems with their arrangement, then neither do I. They aren't hiding from anyone Santana. They live their lives in the open, which is more than I can say for you. Now I am going to go apologize to the Hudson's, but just to make sure you don't do anything, I'm taking you to the livery stable and have Puck watch over you so that you don't try anything." Grabbing her wrist, Dr. Lopez drug Santana through town and then set her down at the livery stable and explained to Puck what had happened. Puck had a smug smile on his face while he sat across from his ward.
