Hey everyone, welcome to chapter 3. This story has been so well received, thanks so much to everyone who's followed, favorited and reviewed. Anyway, this chapter, things take a darker tone. (hey, it's a drama isn't it?)

Enjoy!

By her 4th week of being pregnant, Rachel had started to show a slight bump. It was like Quinn had said all those years ago '' it looks like I had a big lunch''.

What killed Finn the most was his job. Thankfully the school he taught at had finally hired a new IGCSE teacher for music which left Finn with slightly more time to himself. It also helped that since it was now Hockey season that he didn't have to coach his team. How would Mr. Shue say it? '' They have potential''.

His AS music and drama kids were much better though. After a trip to a local maximum-security prison, the teens had become so terrified that they were now so disciplined, you'd have thought Puck had made them look him in the eyes.

Unfortunately, he was still quite exhausted, he would come home exhausted, he would of course kiss Rachel, but he would then put himself in front of the TV and ignore her. To be honest she wasn't sure if he even cared for her anymore.

It was currently a Friday morning, the Ohio sky was overcast and according to Accuweather there was going to be a storm on the way that night.

Finn walked himself into the kitchen and went to the coffee maker. Before he turned it on he saw a brunette figure in a light grey robe at the island.

'' Gah! Jeez, how long have you been up?'' Finn asked, clutching his chest.

'' Since 4, I had to get up to pee like every 5 minutes, so I just decided to stay up. I've also taken maternity leave. The Shubert guys gave in. The said if they lose me then they may have to close down.''

Finn furrowed his brow and smirked. '' How do I know you aren't lying?''

'' When do I ever lie?'' Rachel smirked back.

'' Good point, you want some coffee?''

'' Hit me'' Rachel said, handing him her mug.

Finn poured the black liquid into the two mugs and sat down next to his wife.

'' I really wish I didn't have to work today'' Finn sighed.

'' I know sweetie but those kids won't pass their exams without you.''

'' Right, I'm sure they all squeal with glee when they see their 6'4 teacher in the auditorium.''

'' They should, I did'' Rachel winked.

'' I know but you're a mature adult. Before a visit to Rockstead last week these kids were the equivalent of rocks.''

'' Guess the system works'' Rachel shrugged.

Finn stood up, grabbed his lucky hoodie and headed out not before Rachel stopped him by grabbing the back of his jacket.

'' See you soon. Also I booked our first appointment so we can both go'' Rachel said pecking him on the lips.

'' Awesome. Make sure to eat.''

'' Please Finn, I'm not 5, ''

'' Well you're eating for two now'' Finn said waving as he got into his vintage 1967 Chevy Impala.

Rachel just rolled her eyes and went back inside.

-x-

Later that day Finn practically skipped through the front door and casually tossed his shoulder bag onto the hallway table and hopped onto the couch. His principal, Joyce Hart had seen his mood and given him the rest of the day off, the only catch was that he had to be on his best game Monday morning.

Finn exhaled loudly.

'' you need the remote?'' came a voice next to him.

'' Gah! Holy fuck Rachel, you trying to give me a heart attack?!''

'' Nice to see you too. What're you doing home, its only 4:16.''

'' Hart gave me the rest of the day off, not gonna lie, I love it.''

Finn looked around the bottom story of his house, it was immaculate. The place looked even cleaner than when the pair first bought the house 2 years ago.

'' Wow, the house looks great'' Finn said.

'' Thanks, I did a bit of cleaning, I just noticed the shear amount of dust in our house and decided to kill it all.''

'' Well, I hope you enjoyed it because it's the last time you'll do it for the next 9 months'' Finn smiled.

Rachel looked at him annoyed. '' Excuse me?''

'' You're pregnant, we can't risk anything happening to our kid, so get comfy, you aren't doing anything strenuous for a while.''

'' Wow wow, wow. Hold up Hudson, since when can you control me?!''

'' I'm not trying to, I'm trying to keep you safe.''

'' Safe?!, you really think I need your protection? I'm a strong independent woman Finn, I can do what I want.''

'' At the risk of your safety?!''

'' For fuck sake Finn, I was cleaning, not practicing with throwing darts!''

'' You're acting like a child, I swear-

'' Oh right, because I'm the bad guy. Need I remind you that you work all day-

'' Right 'cause its always about you. I'm trying to help you.''

'' No, you don't just want me to screw up our family again!'' Rachel stormed upstairs '' make your own dinner, considering I'm no longer allowed!'' The woman slammed and locked the pair's bedroom door.

Finn just sat down at the kitchen table and sighed. '' What's wrong with me? I just pulled a Puck.''

-x-

An hour later, Rachel emerged from their room, her eyes bloodshot yet her face expressed sadness.

'' Hey. About what happened earlier. I may owe you an apology.''

'' Honey, talk to me.''

Finn's eyes flickered as he looked at her. '' You don't. I'm the one who should be apologizing. I was acting like Puck used to.''

Rachel sat down next to him. '' I know you were trying to be protective but try and put yourself in my shoes. For fuck sake I'm not even showing yet.''

'' I know. Look the last…incident, almost took you away from me. I don't know what I'd do if I ever lost you. I already lost one person I love, I couldn't bare losing two.''

Rachel looked at Finn. She knew who he was talking about; his father. Finn always had great respect for the man he hardly knew, he died fighting for the safety of the world in Desert Storm. Her husband usually never spoke about him but when he did, it was only for important reasons.

'' You could never lose me, Remember, at our wedding when I said you were mine forever more? I meant it.''

'' I'm sorry Rach, I've been acting like a real idiot lately. Also, I can't put myself in your shoes, if I did my toes would look like a shattered rock'' Finn joked, subsequently making his wife laugh.

'' By the way, I shattered a mirror, we need to buy a new one'' Rachel said.

'' Fantastic, Glass ahards on my floor, that'll be fun.''

'' Hey, be glad I didn't take your football helmet to your laptop.''

I love these two, their such a vibe. Anyway thanks for reading everyone. I know have to get ready for my final business studies exam ( more fun than it sounds). Also before I end this outro I want to say that I'll be uploading less now, as of tomorrow I go back to school Nevertheless stay safe and stay awesome :D