Thank you for the overwhelming support as this story comes to an end. There are five chapters left and I hope they don't disappoint. Thank you for sticking with me as I have worked on this story and made it the very best that I could. I'm sorry to those of you that didn't like it, but it has to be one of my favorites that I have ever written. I hope you enjoy this chapter and let me know what you think. I would also love more ideas of what to do next. Enjoy!

Two weeks had passed. Finn and Rachel were packing things up. Burt had found them a good car that would take the place of their old one. When Finn had tried to pay Burt back for it, he wouldn't allow it. He called it a gift to help his granddaughters. Finn couldn't help but feel that he should pay him back, but Burt wouldn't hear of it.

The girls were in the backseat in their seats. Finn was getting ready to get in the driver's seat, but he just had a feeling that wouldn't go away. He didn't want anything to happen to his little family. They were his world and he didn't want to be at fault if something else happened to them. They had already been through enough.

Rachel came over and asked, "Are you okay, Finn?"

Finn looked down and bit his lip. He said, "I can't drive."

Rachel took his hand and said, "Its okay. I'll drive."

"No you won't. You aren't supposed to drive for six weeks and it has only been two. I will have to toughen up and do it."

"Finn, it isn't going to help anyone if you are uncomfortable. It is a long drive. Stay out here with the girls. I need to use the rest room. It will be okay. We figure out something."

"Okay." Finn kissed Rachel's head.


Rachel walked back in the house. Carole came over and asked, "What is the matter, Rachel?"

"Finn is uncomfortable driving. Carole, I'm really worried about him. He hasn't been sleeping. He has been having that nightmare every night. I don't know what to do to help him. I can't drive yet. I would go against things, but I'm still a little sore. I don't know if I trust myself driving that far."

Carole gave her a hug and said, "Oh, honey. I'll drive the two of you and the girls back to New York."

"We can't let you do that. You have other things better to do."

"Oh, I don't think so. It would be my privilege to get to spend more time with my granddaughters. It is going to be hard to see you go. Maybe I can stay a couple of days in New York and help you out."

"Maybe you can help me get Finn to talk to someone. I'm really worried about him. He has just been off. He hasn't gotten hardly any sleep and that can't be good for him. It is like the girls can sense that something is off."

"We will figure it out, sweetheart. You don't need to be worrying about this. You have two little ones that need you."

"Thank you, Carole. I don't want to take you from Burt."

Carole chuckled. "He is a big boy. He will understand. You have nothing to worry about. I want to help the two of you. I'm worried about Finn as well."

"Thank you. I am going to go out to the car."

"I will be right out. I'm going to get a couple of outfits and tell Burt goodbye. Don't think anything of it, honey. I know you more than you think. You think that since you are a mother you have to take on the world by yourself. That isn't true. It is okay to ask for help. Nana Carole is here to help whenever you need me."

Rachel smiled. "Thank you. I never had a mother. I still don't. You are the closest thing I have. Finn doesn't know how lucky he is to have a mother as caring and wonderful as you are."

Carole hugged her. "Those girls of yours are going to be lucky as well. You are a wonderful mother already."

"That means so much coming from you. I am going to go talk to Finn."

Rachel walked outside to see Finn.


Finn was sitting in the passenger's side of the car. He had tears in his eyes as he saw Rachel. He looked up at her and said, "I just can't do it. The thought of it makes me nervous. I don't think I can drive. I don't want anything else to happen. It would kill me if I was at fault for hurting you, Mollie or Alydia."

Rachel wrapped her arms around him as he cried. She told him, "its okay. Your mom is going to drive us. I'll sit in the back in case the girls need something. Everything is going to be okay. I'm right here. Mollie and Alydia are fine, too. You have nothing to worry about, babe."

"I love you. I just feel like a failure. I am supposed to be your protector."

"You cannot take the whole world on your shoulders. That is part of a relationship. We handle things together. That is what you wanted all along."

"I know. I'm sorry. I just don't want to bring you down with me. Rach, there is something really wrong with me. I don't know what it is."

"Finny, promise me that when we get home you will see the counselor at the station. I know they have one. I just want you to be happy again." Rachel got a little teary eyed herself.

Finn took her in his arms. "Oh, baby. I am happy. I don't want you to ever think I'm not happy. I love you and the girls so much. I am just a worried dad. I guess I am overprotective already."

Rachel chuckled. "Honey, it is worse than that. I'm worried about you."

"I appreciate that, but I am a big boy. I'll be okay. I promise that I'll be okay."

Carole came over and said, "Let's get going you two. We need to get you to New York. We need to get on the road before they need to be fed again."

Rachel said, "I'll sit in the back with the girls just in case. Finn, you get in the front with your mom. We are good to go."

Finn gave Rachel one last kiss. Rachel felt him tense up. Rachel hugged him real tight and said, "It is going to be okay, I promise. We are all going to be right there with you, babe. We are going to make this trip and we are going to be fine. No need to worry."

Finn smiled. "You are great. You are amazing. We will be home soon."

The three adults got situated in the car. Rachel sat in between the two girls and prayed for an easy ride. She could only hope for the best.


Mollie and Alydia were both in a fit as they made their way across the Pennsylvania border. Rachel sniffled and asked quietly, "Can we pull over?"

Finn turned around and said, "Oh, baby. The welcome center is just up here. We'll pull over and I'll help you. It is going to be okay. We are getting closer."

Carole reassured Rachel, "You are doing great. Finn and I will take care of them when we stop. You take a little walk. It is going to be okay. You are doing great."

Rachel sniffled and tried her best to calm the girls until they could pull over. She was overwhelmed. She was so happy to have Finn and Carole with her.

Carole pulled over. Finn jumped out of the front seat. He helped Rachel out of the car and said, "Go take a break. We have these two under control. Everything is going to be fine."

"Thank you, daddy Finn. I'm sure they will be happy to see you. I think they are tired of mommy right now. They need a diaper change."

Finn chuckled. "I think it is calling my name. Why don't you go get something to drink and a snack. We have these two under control."

Rachel kissed Finn and went to the bathroom.

Finn was changing Mollie and said, "Oh, sweetheart. You sure left a big stinky for daddy didn't you? I think you did. I thought we had a special relationship, Molls."

Carole chuckled and said, "That is her way of saying how much she loves you. Lydi over here left me a big one, too. Finn, I'm so proud of you. You are becoming the kind of man I always hoped you would be. These girls are blessed to have you and Rachel as parents. Finn, if you had to get anyone pregnant I'm glad it was Rachel. I know things haven't been easy, but you have made them work. I'm so proud of you."

Finn smiled. "Thanks, mom. I'm sorry you had to come with us, but I'm glad you did. Rachel is still sore and I'm trying to do all that I can. I'm still learning all of this stuff. It just came so natural to Rach."

"You are doing a good job. Don't be down on yourself. I'm glad I could come with you. I'm worried about you, Finny. I have never seen you like this."

"I know. I'm going to see that counselor that the station has. I don't know what is going on in my head."

"I think that would be good for you. You have been through a lot. I think that would make Rachel feel a lot better, too."

"Yeah. I hate to worry her. She has enough on her mind with these two."

Rachel came back over. She handed Finn a Mountain Dew and a bag of Sour Patch Kids. She said, "I knew these were your favorite. I'm sorry, Carole, I didn't know what to get you."

Carole replied, "That's fine, sweetheart. I don't need anything. Let's get back on the road. We need to get you guys home. We still have a while to go. I want to get these little ones to a more comfortable bed."

Rachel smiled. "Thank you so much." They got Mollie and Alydia back in their seats. Rachel found her way back to the seat between them and they were off again.

After a few more stops and what felt like an eternity, they were back at their apartment. Finn and Rachel got the girls to sleep in their bassinets in Rachel's room. They sat up an air mattress for Carole. Then the two of them collapsed on the bed. They were out for the night. The next day would be the first of the rest of their lives with their daughters in their city. It was sure to be an adventure.