Beginning Our Life

Last Time: Puck met his half-brother, Jake. Sarah talked to Jake about the idea and told him about Puck's life. Grace was excited about having another brother. And that's what you missed on Beginning Our Life.

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No Worries

Puck's Point of View

"Who wants a brownie?" Ms. Carole asked while standing up and going to the fridge.

"I made them," Grace smiled.

I smiled back at her across the table, "I'll have one Ms. Carole."

"Me too," Sarah said.

Burt and Finn agreed with us also.

Ms. Carole slowly came and set the pan on the table.

"You ok?" Burt asked.

"Mhmm," Ms. Carole groaned.

"Mom, you don't look good," Finn told her.

"I'm fine," Ms. Carole sat in her seat next to me, "Honey, can you cut the brownies?"

"Yeah, sure," I carefully cut through Grace's dessert and handed them out.

Ms. Carole froze and we all glanced at her. She let out a long breath through her nose.

"Carole, can I see you in the hallway?" Burt asked stiffly.

Ms. Carole whimpered while standing up. Finn, Sarah, and I exchanged a look of concern as Grace started eating her brownie.

We were quiet and could just barely hear Ms. Carole and Burt's conversation.

"What's going on?" Burt asked.

"I think I'm having contractions," Ms. Carole whispered.

"Really?"

"Really. I think the baby's coming."

"Do you want me to get the bag? Do we have to go? Should I call the hospital? What are we doing with the kids? Should we-"

"Burt, calm down, everything's going to be-ahh, ow, ow."

Sarah pushed back from the table and grabbed the back of my shirt, "Get over here."

I stumbled to follow her to the living room, "What?"

"Mom's going into labor. I'm going to really see what being in labor feels like. I can't do it, I can't," she collapsed into soft sobs against my chest.

"Hey, Sars, it's ok," I breathed, "You're not going to feel anything right now, your mom's the only one feeling the pain."

Sarah whimpered, "You're not helping."

"I'm sorry," I whispered.

We broke apart by Burt's hand on my shoulder, "Your mom's going into labor, I'm gonna drive her to the hospital now. Could you guys call Kurt and the family telling them what's happening?"

"Sure," I nodded.

Burt smoothed down Sarah's hair, "Everything's going to be ok."

Sarah nodded and wiped her eyes, "Good luck."

Burt gave a nervous smile before darting out to the car. Ms. Carole came in the room with Grace holding her hand and Finn right behind.

"Mom, is this real? Is the baby really coming?" Grace asked.

"Yes, Gracie," Ms. Carole smiled, "Now let go, I have to go to the hospital," she placed a kiss on Grace's forehead, "I'll see you later."

"Hey, Mom," Finn whispered, "Good luck."

Ms. Carole smiled and hugged Finn, "Thank you, sweetie."

She turned to me and Sarah, pulling us against her, "I love you two. I can't wait for you to meet your sister."

"Carole, we should go!" Burt called in the house.

Ms. Carole stepped back and wiped her eyes, "Ok, be good. I'll see you all in a little bit."

Grace hugged my arm as we watched Ms. Carole waddle away.

She let out a shaky breath at the door, "Burt, you better drive fast."

Grace looked up at me, "Is Mom gonna be ok?"

"Yeah," I nodded, "Come on, let's clean up the table then get going."

She ran off to the dining room closely followed by Finn.

Sarah wiped her eyes, "Noah, I don't think I can go."

"Hey, don't," I led her to the couch, "You can go. Your little sister's being born, don't you want to see?"

"No!" she yelled, "I am not watching my mom push a baby out of her!"

I rolled my eyes, "You know that's not what I meant. Don't you want to meet your sister after she's born?"

"Yeah, but," she sighed, "The whole idea is freaking me out. I don't know if I want to do this anymore."

"Give birth?" I asked.

Sarah nodded.

"You have until January to prepare yourself. Maybe your mom's story will help you since she's going through what you're going to," I suggested.

Sarah held my hand tightly, "Do you think she's in pain?"

I stayed quiet, not wanting to answer the question knowing it wouldn't end well either way.

"Puck, seriously, on a scale of one to ten, ten being a lot, how much pain do you think my mom's in?" Sarah asked.

"A ten," I muttered.

A tear rolled down her face, "I'm scared."

I pulled her against my chest, "It'll be ok, I promise you."

"Sarah?"

We looked up at Grace standing at the edge of the room.

I nodded my head, signaling her to come over.

Grace slowly walked over and sat on the couch, "Sarah, you shouldn't be scared. Mom's going to be ok and so are you. Noah says that doctors aren't scary, they're supposed to fix you and you'll get fixed by having Baby Puck come out. I don't think you'll get hurt."

I winced while Sarah let out a shaky laugh, "Thanks Grace," she sat up, "I'm sure I'll be ok in the end, it's just scary because I don't know what's going to happen."

"Have Quinn tell you," Grace smiled, "She had Beth."

Sarah dried her tears and smiled back, "I know, but knowing what's going to happen and having it actually happen are two different things."

Grace stared at her, "I don't get it, but I want you to stop crying, so I'll stop."

I chuckled and Sarah laughed, "Alright."

"Yeah Kurt, Mom went into labor," Finn walked into the room, "Yes, I'm positive...I don't know...That's disgusting, I'm not going to check or ask...Well call her yourself then...Fine...Yeah, alright...See you then," he turned off the phone, "Kurt's gonna try and get the next flight home so he can meet Gabriella Abigail."

"That's not her name," Grace stated, "It's Samantha Paige."

"You don't know that," I told her, "Burt and Ms. Carole haven't chosen a name yet."

"If we want to know what her name is, we better get going," Finn said, "Everyone ready?"

Grace and I nodded while Sarah did so reluctantly.

"How about you go get your homework, monster, and you can do it while we wait," I told Grace.

She sighed, "But Noah, it's Friday, I don't have to do my homework today."

"Bring your's and I'll bring mine," Sarah bargained.

"Fine," Grace stood and went to find her backpack.

"You're really bringing your homework?" I asked Sarah.

"I don't have any," she said softly, "But just humor me and play along."

I smirked and stood, "Come on, there's a little girl we need to meet."

"Hey, do you guys think I'll squish her?" Finn asked on the way out to my truck.

I laughed, "Definitely."

Finn punched my arm, "I hate you."

"You'll be fine," Sarah smiled, "You're an awesome brother to me and, in no doubt, are going to be the same for our new sister."

Finn smiled back, "Thanks, Sars."

"I'm ready! I'm ready!" Grace came running out the front door, "Don't leave without me!"

I helped her in the car, "Don't worry, we're not going to leave without you."

"Good, cause I really want to meet my sister," Grace grinned from ear to ear.

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"I...am so...bored," Finn groaned and slid farther down in his seat.

I chuckled, tightening my grip around Sarah's shoulders, "It's only been an hour."

"Yeah and I finished all my homework," Grace said from her spot on the ground between Finn's legs.

"What's that got to do with anything?" Sarah asked her.

Grace shrugged, "It means there hasn't been that much time."

"Oh," Sarah nodded. She glanced at me and winked.

I chuckled while running my knuckles down her arm, "Come with me to the bathroom."

"Ew," Grace whispered as Sarah and I stood.

I stuck my tongue out at her while leading Sarah away from Grace's laughter.

I turned a quick corner and pushed Sarah against the wall, "You ok?"

I noticed the panic in Sarah's eyes, "Uh...yeah?"

I smoothed down her hair, "I'm not hurting you, I just wanted to check on you."

She let out a sigh of relief, "Ok, good," she smirked, "Honestly, that's not why I thought you were going to do something else."

I smirked back, "Really?" I glanced around the hallway before tugging her further away from where anyone could see us, "Now that you mentioned it, that might have been my motive all along."

Sarah laughed and kissed me hard on the mouth, "Fantastic."

I chuckled while running my hands through her hair. We continued until each of us ran out of breath, which happened to be the time that someone cleared their throat behind us. We pulled back with gasps of air and red faces.

"You two done now?"

I winced at Burt's voice while turning around, "Hey, so did Ms. Carole have the baby?"

"No," Burt shook his head, but narrowed his eyes at us, "The doctor said we should be ready soon, so I'm gonna head back in there. Get back in the waiting room with your siblings and I'll get you when I can."

"Ok," we muttered while walking away.

Once out of sight, Sarah punched my arm, "You're an idiot!"

I laughed, "What?"

"Um, hello! Burt saw you with your tongue down my throat!" Sarah's blues eyes were wide.

"Sorry," I chuckled, "I honestly didn't know he was going to come around the corner at that exact moment."

"I know," she sighed, "Come on, we better get going before Burt cuts off your tongue."

I laughed while following her.

"Did you have fun in the bathroom, Noah?" Grace asked with a smile.

I lifted her up and sat with her on my lap, "Yup."

"That's funny since you didn't even go to the bathroom," Finn muttered.

I glared at him, "Yes, I did."

"No, you didn't. The bathroom's over there, but you went down that hallway," Finn said.

Sarah let out a small laugh, "Finn, leave him alone, Burt already scolded us."

I felt my neck get hot as Finn tried to intimidate me with his stare.

Grace squirmed on my lap, "When's the baby going to be here?"

"Burt said anytime now," Sarah smiled, "Soon we'll get to meet our little sister."

Grace smiled back, "I can't wait."

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Finn nudged my shoulder, "Want a drink?"

"Yeah, sure," I whispered, trying not to wake up Grace or Sarah. Grace was breathing softly against my throat with her arms wrapped around my neck while Sarah's head was against my shoulder and her fingers threaded through mine.

"Alright, I'll be right back," Finn turned and walked to the vending machines that had been feeding us for the past five hours.

It was a little after eleven right now and everything was eerily silent. Every once and a while, Finn and I would jerk up from the sound of a baby's cry down the hall. Burt came out about an hour after he told me and Sarah it would be a little longer, only to say he was wrong and it would be longer than they thought.

Finn returned with a bottle of water, "Here."

I carefully reached an arm out, "Thanks."

"Yeah," he sighed while sitting down next to me, "I can't believe we're still here."

I nodded, "I know, I was hoping I could sleep in my own bed, but that seems like that isn't happening."

"This chair's pretty comfortable," Finn muttered.

I chuckled at his remark, "Well, at least Sarah and Grace are fine."

Finn glanced at them, "You seem like a nice pillow."

I grimaced, "Yeah, it's a great job."

He chuckled, "I won't say anything since last time we were here, Grace was on me."

I took a sip of my water, "I really hope the baby's going to be born soon, my legs are falling asleep."

There were footsteps coming down the hallway, so Finn and I looked up in hopes it was who we were expecting.

Sure enough, Burt came trudging into the room, "Hey."

"So, was she born?" Finn shot up from his chair.

Burt smiled, "Yeah, she was born. Six pounds, four ounces and 11 1/2 inches."

"She's small," I whispered.

"Yeah," Burt nodded, "But she's perfect. She has these big green eyes and light brown, almost blonde, curly hair."

"Can we see her?" Finn asked.

"Of course," Burt said.

I gently nudged Grace, "Hey, wake up, monster. Wanna go meet the baby?"

Grace's eyes fluttered open, "Really?"

I nodded, "Yeah, come on, stand up."

Grace stumbled off my lap and ran into Burt, "Come on."

He chuckled, "Hold on, let your brother wake up Sarah."

I rubbed said girl's arm, "Sars, time to go meet your sister."

"Are you positive?" Sarah muttered.

"Yeah, I'm positive," Burt answered.

Sarah's eyes shot open while she sat up, "Are you serious?"

"Yeah," Burt chuckled, "She's with your mom right now."

We followed Burt down the hallway to the last door on the right. He slowly pushed it open. All of us filed in to see Ms. Carole sitting up in her bed with a small, pink bundle in her arms. She was softly talking to the baby with a smile on her face.

"Mom!" Grace ran over and leaned against the bed, "Is that her?"

Ms. Carole laughed, "Yes, this is her."

Sarah leaned into my side, "What's her name?"

"Did you choose mine and Puck's?" Finn asked.

Burt smiled, "Well, you see..."

"We combined them," Ms. Carole smiled as well.

"Ugh," Grace crossed her arms, "But Samantha Paige was a perfect name!"

"Shh," Ms. Carole ran a hand down Grace's cheek, "Would you like to know her name?"

Grace nodded, "Of course."

"Alright," Ms. Carole looked around, "Everyone, I am glad to introduce you all to your little sister, Samantha Abigail Hummel."

"Hey, I picked out Abigail," I smiled.

"And I picked out Samantha," Sarah looked up at me, "Well look at that."

Ms. Carole laughed, "Honestly, the fact that you two picked out the names had nothing to do with it, we just thought they went the best out of the choices."

"Could I hold her?" Finn asked quietly.

Ms. Carole looked at him with a smile, "Of course."

Finn carefully took Samantha, "Hi there, baby, I'm your big brother, Finn."

Grace went on her tip toes, "I want to see her."

Finn chuckled and slowly sat in the chair, "Is that better?"

"Uh huh," Grace breathed.

"She's so pretty," Sarah whispered while leaning forward to get a better look.

"Yeah," I curled my hand against the back of her neck.

"Can her nick name be Sammie?" Sarah asked.

"That sounds perfect," Ms. Carole smiled.

"Everyone get around your mom, I'll take a picture for Kurt," Burt pushed Sarah and I forward.

Finn gently passed Sammie back to Ms. Carole and pulled Grace on his lap at the edge of the bed. Sarah and I went around to the other side. Burt had us all smile for both the regular camera and his phone before stepping back.

"Did you guys want to go home and sleep? You can come back in the morning to see us," Ms. Carole said.

"Can I just hold her for a minute?" Sarah whispered.

Her mom nodded and gently put Sammie in her arms. Sarah softened immediately. I smiled at her; she looked just as perfect with Sammie as she does with Beth.

"Hi there, Sammie," Sarah breathed, "I'm Sarah and this boy behind me, his name's Noah. He's my boyfriend and the father of your nephew. His name's going to be Nathan. You'll like him. Maybe you two will get to go school together."

I kissed the top of her head while reaching a hand out to gently touch Sammie's soft hair poking out from the blanket, "Hi Sammie."

"When do I get to hold her?" Grace asked.

"How about tomorrow?" Ms. Carole suggested and took Sammie back.

"Yeah, it would probably be best if your mom and sister got some sleep," Burt told us.

Finn stood from the bed after hugging his mom, "See you in a little bit."

"Bye Mom," Grace said, "I love you."

"Love you too," Ms. Carole smiled.

"Do you want us to bring anything back?" I asked.

Ms. Carole shook her head, "I think I'll be ok."

"I could use a coffee," Burt said.

I smirked, "I can do that."

"Are you sure you have clothes?" Sarah asked, "What about for Sammie? Want me to bring her back clothes? What about bottles? Or blankets? Or-"

"Honey," Ms. Carole laughed, "We're fine; everything's in the bag. Stop worrying, I'm the mom, I'm supposed to be worrying, not you."

Sarah stiffened and nodded, "Yeah, you're right."

"Come here," Ms. Carole put her free arm out for a hug and Sarah leaned into it. She whispered something in Sarah's ear that none of us could hear.

Sarah quickly nodded and wiped her eyes, "I'll see you tomorrow."

"I know," Ms. Carole smiled.

I wrapped my arms around Sarah, "Sleep well, Ms. Carole."

"I will," Ms. Carole nodded with a grin.

I put a hand on Burt's shoulder as we left the room. Grace was suddenly wide awake and talking away about her 'perfect, adorable little sister.'

Sarah, on the other hand, looked completely drained. She leaned most of her weight on me as I led her outside.

While Grace and Finn jumped in the car, I held Sarah back.

"You alright?" I whispered.

"Yeah," she whispered back.

"Well what'd your mom say to you?" I asked after glancing back at the truck.

"She...," Sarah bit her lip, "I'll tell you later," she brushed past me to wait next to the door.

I gently helped her up before going around to get in myself and drive home.

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I pulled up to the drive thru, "Can I have two black coffees, three hot chocolates, and one white hot chocolate? All grande."

"Of course," the girl taking my order answered.

"Is the white hot chocolate for me?" Sarah asked from her spot in the passenger seat.

"Yup," I nodded while driving forward.

"And what's up with the rest of the drinks?" she turned down the radio.

"For Grace, Finn, Burt, and your mom," I paid the lady, "Thanks," I said as she passed over the drinks.

Sarah slowly took a sip of her's as I drove on the road, "My mom told me there was nothing to be scared of."

I glanced at her, "Are you talking about what she whispered to you last night?"

She nodded, "Yeah, she told me I shouldn't be scared and that I'd be fine."

"I told you that," I muttered, "And you didn't believe me."

Sarah sighed, "I believed you, it's just different when it's coming from my mom minutes after she gave birth herself."

I silently reached a hand out and took her's, squeezing it softly. I drove to the hospital where we walked in and went straight to Ms. Carole's room. She was sitting up in the bed with Burt next to her listening to the nurse talk.

The nurse glanced up at us, "Hello," I noticed how her eyes narrowed in on Sarah's stomach.

"Oh, you didn't have to bring us anything," Ms. Carole smiled as I set their drinks down on the side table.

I shrugged as I kept an eye on the nurse still staring at Sarah while every once and a while glancing at me.

"Where are Finn and Grace?" Sarah asked.

"They went to pick up Kurt from the airport," Burt answered.

"Is Sammie in the nursery?" I looked away from the nurse back to Ms. Carole.

"Yes," she nodded.

"Wanna go see her, Sars?" I put my hand out.

"Of course," she grabbed my hand and followed me out of the room.

We went through the hallways making our way to the nursery.

Once reaching the large window, Sarah let go of my hand and leaned against it, "Do you see her?"

I shrugged while leaning next to her, "They all look the same."

"Sort of. Some of them are cuter than others," she smiled softly.

I glanced at her, "What?"

"Well, just look," she gestured towards the babies, "That little girl; second row, third from the left; has a weird nose and isn't as cute as the one next to her."

I chuckled.

"Puck, don't treat me like I'm crazy, you know it's true," Sarah smirked.

"Yeah, it sort of is," I muttered.

Sarah laughed before quieting down, "There she is at the end of the first row," she slowly made her way down the wall and stopped in front of the bassinet containing her sister.

"She has your nose," I told her softly.

Sarah looked up at me with a smile, "She has Mom's nose, which I also have."

"Same difference," I smiled.

She leaned against my arm which I wrapped around her, "Do you think this is what it'll feel like when Nathan's born?"

"No," I shook my head, "It feels different...you feel prouder that that's your kid sleeping safely until..." I trailed off trying not to wince at the memory, "Until you sign a paper saying she's not yours."

"Noah," Sarah whispered, "I'm sorry."

I shrugged, "Doesn't matter, I mean, she'll be mi-ours in four years."

"Yeah," she breathed, "She'll be home with us."

I put my head against the glass, "It's so messed up."

There was a soft patter of feet. Sarah and I looked up to see Beth running at us at full speed.

I laughed and stepped back with my arms out, "Hey Bethie!"

"Daddy!" she yelled before she tripped and fell forward.

I ran forward with Sarah behind me. I picked up a quiet Beth, "You alright?"

"Daddy," she breathed with a smile.

Shelby came running around the corner, "Beth! What have I told you about running off?"

Beth hid her face in my neck.

I chuckled while stroking her hair, "She's fine."

"What are you doing here?" Sarah asked, "Is something wrong?"

"No," Shelby shook her head, "Your mom called me and told me she had your sister, so we came to visit."

"Oh," Sarah nodded, "Would you like to meet her?"

"Of course," Shelby followed Sarah back to where we were just standing.

I watched Sarah point out Sammie, "Do you want to see the baby?" I asked Beth.

"Yes," Beth smiled.

I carried her over to Sarah and Shelby, "See this baby right here? That's Sarah's little sister."

Beth kicked her foot out, barely hitting Sarah's side, "Baby here."

Sarah laughed, "Yeah, there's a baby there too, he's your brother though."

Beth looked at me with wide eyes, "Brutter?"

I nodded with a chuckle, "Yeah. Haven't I told you?"

"Mommy, brutter," she looked at Shelby.

"Yes, you have a brother," Shelby nodded, "And now you have an aunt."

Sarah jerked her head up, "What?"

"Well aren't you going to be Beth's adoptive mom?" Shelby asked.

"I-yes, I guess," Sarah stumbled.

I reached a hand out and gently touched her hair.

"So your mom said you two picked out the name?" Shelby asked while staring at Samantha.

I nodded, "Yeah, Sarah picked out the first name while I picked the middle name."

"Samantha Abigail, what a pretty name," Shelby nodded.

"Beth pretty," Beth said.

"Your Daddy picked out your name, Beth," Shelby told her.

Beth looked at me, "Thank Daddy."

I chuckled, "No problem."

"Come on Kurt!"

We turned to see Grace walking quickly down the hall with Kurt in tow.

"Grace, I will not run in a hospital," he muttered.

"Aren't you excited to see your sister?" Finn asked.

Sarah ran forward, "Kurt!"

Kurt grabbed her in his arms, "Sarah! Oh I've missed you!"

They walked over to us, "Hi Beth, Puck," Kurt smiled.

"Hi," Beth smiled back.

"Hey," I smirked.

"Nice seeing you again, Shelby," Kurt nodded.

"You too," she stepped back, "Would you like to see your sister?"

"Of course," Kurt rushed forward to the glass, "She's beautiful."

"You should see her green eyes," Grace looked thru the window, "But I don't understand why she's sleeping right now when her brother's here."

I chuckled, "Grace, babies sleep a lot."

"That's all Beth did when she was born," Shelby nodded.

"Just like her dad," Sarah smirked.

I gently pushed her shoulder, "I don't sleep all the time."

"That's right, you're too busy making out with my sister, you don't have time to sleep," Finn muttered in my ear.

I turned and glared at him, "Don't be jealous."

He laughed, "Don't worry, I am not jealous."

"He's coming back to New York with me to see Rachel," Kurt said over his shoulder.

Sarah and I looked at him with wide eyes.

"How is Rachel?" Shelby asked softly.

Kurt started talking to her while Sarah and I took Finn to the side.

I adjusted Beth in my arms, "You're going to New York?"

"Why?" Sarah spit through her teeth.

Finn shrugged, "I've missed her and I realized that maybe now's the best time to get back together."

Sarah sighed, "Well, good luck."

I nodded, "You're going to need it."

"I know," Finn muttered, "But we'll make it work."

"Sad?" Beth asked.

Finn chuckled, "No, I'm not sad."

"Hug?" Beth put her arms out.

"Why not?" Finn smiled and took Beth from me.

Burt walked up while pushing Ms. Carole in a wheel chair, "Hey guys."

"Hi!" Beth yelled.

Ms. Carole laughed, "Hi Beth."

They went over to the window to look at Sammie with the others. Finn started tickling Beth, making her screech into a fit of giggles. Sarah stepped forward and grabbed my hand, tugging me away from everyone else.

"Everything really is ok and is going to be, right?" she asked.

I smiled, "Yeah."

"Perfect," she hugged herself against me.

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A/N: Pretty long chapter, but I started writing and couldn't stop. I hope you liked it. What do you think of the name? Things are cooling down in school, so I'll have more time to write more chapters and update faster. I'm excited. PLEASE REVIEW with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! I love hearing from you!

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Sneak Peak: I walked in the office, immediately stopping at the sight of Grace sitting in one of the chairs with an ice pack to her eye and a scowl on her face. I quickly ran over to her, "What happened?" She shrugged, "I got in a fight."

Grace gets in some trouble next chapter! Who knows why?