Here is the next chapter. I hope you like it. I'm in the process of trying to prewrite enough for next week so that I can still update daily because I won't have enough time to write. I hope you will stick with this because I am enjoying where this is going. I just hope it isn't too similar to all my other stories. Let me know what you think and give me any ideas you may have for future chapters and such. Enjoy!
It was the beginning of December. Rachel couldn't believe that it was getting so close to when they were going home to get married and see everyone else. They had got in contact with all of the old Glee club and they were all planning on coming to the wedding and meeting baby Berry. Keely was even going to make the trip back to Ohio with the couple to support her new found friends.
Rachel had Darcy dressed. She was going to have a day to herself while Finn spent some time with the little girl. He was going out shopping and decided he wanted nothing more than to take the little girl with him to give her mother a break. Rachel wasn't so sure about the idea, but she wasn't going to burst his bubble. He was so excited.
Finn kissed Rachel on the cheek and said, "How are my favorite girls?"
Rachel laughed and told him, "We are wonderful. This little one is excited to spend the day with you. Promise me that if you need anything you will call me."
"Rach, she is going to be fine. We will be fine. You have nothing to worry about. Let me hang out with my new daughter."
"I can't believe Sam actually signed those papers without a big fight."
"I think Puck scared him into it. When they were here last week he made me tell him where he worked. I don't know what he did, but I guess it worked. I can't believe she is a Hudson. You are going to be a Hudson in just a few weeks. I can't wait for that. I am going to have the best girls with my name."
"We are so lucky to have you in our lives."
"No, I'm the lucky one. Now, give me the world's best munchkin and let us get on our way. We have some shopping to do that you cannot be part of."
Rachel fake pouted. "Fine. If you don't want to spend the day with me. I guess I will just sit here all by myself all day."
"If you get lonely call Keely or Kurt. I'm spending all day with my favorite little girl."
Rachel put her hands on her hips. "Hey! What about me?"
"You are my favorite little lady."
"I'm glad we got that straight. You better get out of here before I don't let you leave me. I actually have a day off and I don't get to spend it with my favorites."
"You will have us all day tomorrow."
"You graduate tomorrow! You are officially going to be a fireman. My sexy fireman."
Finn laughed. "Yep. Then when we get back from Lima and our honeymoon in January I will be an official member of the NYC fire department"
"You are going to be the perfect fireman. New York is going to be lucky to have you. Okay. Get out of here!"
Finn laughed. He picked up the green and yellow diaper bag that Rachel bought so Finn wouldn't be mortified to carry a pink bag. He would never admit it, but he was thankful for that. It was hard to be looked at seriously when you were carrying the pinkest diaper bag in the world, but he would do anything for Rachel and Darcy. Anyone could see that.
Finn said, "Okay baby girl. Wave bye to momma. We will see her later."
Rachel kissed each of them on the cheek. She said, "Bye baby. Be good for daddy. I don't want to get a bad report."
"That would never happen. We have an understanding of each other."
"I'm glad to hear you understand a five month old."
"Hey!"
"I'm just kidding, Finny. I love the relationship the two of you have. Now go have fun. I'm going to take a nice, long bubble bath."
Finn gave Rachel one last kiss and he was out the door with Darcy.
Finn and Darcy were walking down the streets of New York. He had her in the backpack baby carrier that he had laughed at so many guys for wearing before him. Now he wouldn't have it any other way. He kissed Darcy's head and said, "We are going to have a good day, huh? I say a trip to Tiffany's for your mommy is in order. I have the perfect Christmas gift in order for her. I know she doesn't celebrate Christmas, but I think she will like it anyway."
Darcy started giggling as he tapped her nose with his finger. He would do anything to make that little giggle. He just couldn't wait for the day when she started talking. He knew that was going to be a blast.
Finn walked into Tiffany's and went straight to the jewelry counter to find a necklace. The lady at the counter smiled and said, "Hello, sir. Welcome to Tiffany's. How may I help you?"
"We are looking for letter charms. Something a little simple, but classy. My fiancée needs the best that I can with the money I have."
The woman laughed. "I will do the very best that I can to help you. Your daughter is beautiful."
Finn smiled. "Thank you." Finn couldn't have been happier to tell someone that she was his daughter and have it be true.
The woman asked, "What letters are you looking for?"
Finn smiled and said, "I need an R, F and D."
She pulled out the three letters he had asked for. She said, "Where you wanting a necklace or a charm bracelet."
Finn hadn't really thought about a charm bracelet. He asked, "Which would you recommend for a young mom. I want something that will last for a while. I don't know what would be out of the way of the baby."
The woman laughed. "I would say a charm bracelet. Babies love to grab necklaces. Trust me. In my many years, I have had to replace many necklace chains because of a curious baby."
"That sounds good. I would love to get a bracelet then."
"Do you think there would be enough room to add to it?"
"Oh yeah. There will be plenty of space to add to it. I take it that you are making it a family bracelet?"
"Yes. I want to give it to her for Christmas."
"We can send you out of here today with it."
"Thank you so much. I know she is going to love it. I wanted to make our first Christmas special."
"I do believe this is something that a new mom will love. She will really love the fact that she will be able to add to it in the future if the need arises."
Finn laughed. "Oh, the need will arise." He winked at the older woman as she chuckled.
"How old is this little one?"
"Five months."
"That is a fun age. She truly is beautiful. She is so happy and a good baby, too. Most of the kids and babies that get drug in here are never this easy going."
Finn laughed. "She is a special little girl."
"You are a good dad."
"Thank you." Darcy started to nuzzle against Finn's chest. He knew it was about time for her to eat. He kissed the top of her head as the lady wrapped up the charm bracelet and the charms he picked out.
Finn was walking through the street when Darcy started to whimper. He knew he had to get her fed soon. He got her bottle out of her bag and held it for her while he walked down the street and she ate.
Finn said, "See, your mommy has nothing to worry about. I am getting to be a pro at this. Maybe we can talk her into a little brother or sister for you some day. I mean the charm bracelet we got her looks funny with just three charms on it. We will have to get her to let us add another two or three to it. I know you would love to be a big sister. Don't worry though. That won't be any time soon. You are the only baby for us right now. I want you to remember that I love you. I will always love you and to me I am your dad. Don't you dare think differently."
Finn burped Darcy to the best of his ability with his hands full. He said, "Look at you, sweet pea. You are such a good baby. We better head home to your mommy. You are going to be my decoy so that I can hide her present. We want this to be a big surprise for her."
The two of them went back to the apartment. Just as he had predicted, Rachel took Darcy from him eagerly smothering her in kisses. He took the present and hid it in the top of his closet where he knew Rachel never went and could never reach if she wanted to.
Rachel and Finn spent the rest of the evening holding their little girl and talking about what was sure to be a memorable trip at the end of the month. Neither of them could wait to finally be husband and wife.