Howdy hey guys! Hope you're all enjoying your weekends. Now, I'm privileged to tell you that this chapter doesn't involve just the big 3 ( Klaine, Finchel and Quick) it has all 7! These include, Brittana, Samcedes, Wemma and Artina. To paraphrase Pokemon: gotta use 'em all.
Enjoy!
By the 20th week of her pregnancy, Rachel had begun to show slightly, and had to do the one thing she dreaded most; maternity shopping.
Clothes shopping wasn't her favorite activity in the world. In fact in bordered on her 2nd least favorite, after having to watch Finn play Fortnite with Puck, Sam, Jake, Artie, Blaine and Will. It was exhausting, who brought balloons to war?
She was currently adorning her favorite blue polka dot dress, which wasn't too small for her at the moment but not too baggy either.
Hers and Finn's bed was scattered with her clothing ranging from underwear to tops.
'' I know I'm not a girl but is this normal?'' Finn asked, entering.
'' No, its just, nothing fits, this is the closest I have.''
'' Oh, my Gd, not this again. You're not fat, you're pregnant , also, in a few more months, none of this'll matter, your clothes will fit again 'kay ?''
'' Fine, when you're right you're right.''
'' Wait, I'm right, I'm not sure what to do here, this isn't something I'm used to.''
'' Yeah well don't get used to it'' Rachel smiled.
'' Still, I have to tell Puck, I think he's only ever been right once with Quinn too. Also what time cam we expect psycho Santana?'' Finn asked.
'' Be nice, she's not crazy angry anymore. Also, Britt's coming too.''
'' Awesome, she's the only woman who'll play Fortnite with me.''
'' Hey, I played with you!''
'' You reset the system babe'' Finn smirked.
'' Whatever, Britt and Santana are coming in a bit. I wanted to ask Quinn or Kurt to take me shopping but we both remember what happened when they went shopping for bridesmaid and bridesperson outfits'' Rachel shuddered at the memory.
'' That was a dark day, on the plus side, I got to bail out a celebrity so…''
Rachel rolled her eyes. '' Well rest assured, the Pierce-Lopezs aren't getting me arrested.
'' Never say never-oh that's them, I'd better put on my good flannel'' Finn said, dashing to his closet.
'' Only you would have enough flannel for it to be divided into sections.''
'' Hey, its my signature look. Plus, my mom said that it brings out my eyes.''
'' Aww, I love my little mama's boy'' Rachel said pecking his lips.
'' Well this is interesting'' came a voice.
'' Gah, Santana how'd you get up here?'' Rachel asked.
'' When you moved in, you gave all the New Directions members keys. I keep mine at home since we don't come here often'' Brittany explained.
'' Still, don't just barge into our home!'' Finn said.
Santana gave him one of her signature dirty looks.
'' Fine, sorry I blew up. How're my two favorite ex-cheerleaders?''
'' Pretty good, though I must ask? Why does Rachel have every piece of clothing she owns on her bed?'' Brittany asked.
'' Nothing fits, I'm huge'' Rachel whined.
'' Aww sweetie, no you aren't. You're pregnant. But no worries, Britt and I'll be taking you out later for maternity wear. Trust us, we're making you a fashion dream.''
'' How sure are you that it'll work?'' Rachel asked.
'' Who works at Ralph Lauren here?'' Santana rhetorically asked.
'' Good, point, let's go'' Rachel said hopping up.
'' Nope, you have to clean this up'' Brittany said, smirking.
-x-
'' Well, this is cute-
'' No, just, just no'' Santana said, shaking her head.
The three women had arrived at the local maternity store and were currently trying to find Rachel some clothes, unfortunately she had a very specific style and well, it wasn't working.
'' It makes you look like you're six'' Brittany added.
'' C'mon, its my style.''
'' No more animal sweaters Rach, time for something a bit more…basic'' Santana smirked.
'' Like what?''
'' This'' Brittany threw a black shirt at her.
Rachel caught the top, it was basic black, no pictures, writing, or print of any kind.
She was also handed a pair of blue jeans with an elastic waist.
'' This, this isn't my style'' Rachel defended.
'' You want to go back to the Britney Spears phase?'' Santana winked.
'' Good point, so how goes living in the suburbs?'' Rachel asked as the women got in line.
'' Weird, like really weird. I mean we aren't the only gays in the neighborhood, Blaine and Kurt live next door but still, I never pictured myself in a house in the suburbs'' Santana explained.
'' I actually picture us having kids'' Britt piped up.
'' You do?'' Santana and Rachel said at the same time.
'' Yeah. Not sure what I want though, I could definitely see us and 2 kids watching Pacific Rim on Saturday nights, falling asleep on the couch and waking up the next morning sprawled on each other'' Brittany explained.
'' Wow, Britt, I-I never knew, to be honest I always thought you never wanted kids'' Santana said.
'' Well I do, not sure when though, since we're still only 26.''
Santana whispered into Brittany's ear, causing the blonde to grin creepily.
Rachel shuddered, did she want to know?''
-x-
The following week saw Rachel waking up to an empty house. She looked to her right where Finn usually was but instead she found no sign of her husband, although there was a sign on their TV.
Hey babe. Principal called, need to supervise detention. Some IG kids almost blew up the chem lab : ( Be home soon xoxo
Rachel grumbled, how could Hart make him work on a Saturday? She knew the woman was mean, but she did have some heart, well, as far as Rachel knew she did.
Rachel went downstairs, put on a pot of French Vanilla coffee, sat down and began to watch her guilty pleasure; The bachelor.
What appeared to be an hour later, Rachel was binging the show.
'' You tell him Kim! Drake doesn't deserve you!''
There was a knock at the door. Sighing, Rachel got up to open it, there in front of her were her two best friends in the world; Kurt Hummel and Quinn Puckerman.
'' Heyy girl. Damn, not sure where Brittana took you but they did a damn good job'' Kurt said, admiring Rachel's outfit.
'' Hi'' Quinn said, raising her hand.
'' Hey guys, come on in. What brings you by?''
'' Well, Blaine's busy doing an ironman in Alaska this weekend, I swear he's so determined to worry me to pieces. Also, Caroline's at my parents today. I swear my father's turning her into a jock, did you know he bought her flannel?'' Kurt gasped.
'' Wow, living with someone who enjoys wearing checked shirts, I could never imagine'' Rachel deadpanned.
'' Anyway, today Noah's taken the boys to the airbase. He said they should know what their daddy does for a living. I just hope he doesn't teach them how to fire a rifle'' Quinn sighed.
'' Oh well, come on through, I've been binging the bachelor for the last hour or so.''
'' Ooh the Bachelor, has Kim found out about Drake yet'' Kurt responded, clapping.
The man was about to join Rachel on the couch before Quinn gave him a non-verbal signal.
'' Ahem, listen as much as we'd love to just relax and watch TV all day, we thought we'd have a people's day'' Quinn said.
'' A people's day?'' Rachel furrowed her brow.
'' Yeah, Kurt made me change it since he doesn't want to be called a girl'' Quinn rolled her eyes.
'' Gee guys I don't know, to be honest I really just want to stay in today, also Finn's at school today-
Kurt almost spoke before Quinn stood on his foot.
'' C'mon sweetie, you hardly go out anymore. Even Britt and Santana said you seemed down. Now, get off the couch and get in the car'' Quinn ordered. Being married to an air force sergeant and teaching toddlers, she had become quite intimidating. Puck had joked that the reason they don't get visits from Jehovah's witnesses is because of her gaze.
'' Fine'' Rachel got up and went towards Kurt's Hybrid.
Quinn got out her phone and dialed Finn. '' It worked, she's out, now we just have to keep her distracted.''
'' Perfect, she can't know about this, you gave the excuses?''
'' Already done, they're plausible so she won't get suspicious '' Kurt said, as the phone was on speaker.
'' Excellent, how long can you keep her out for?'' Finn asked.
'' Not sure, give or take two hours'' Quinn answered.
'' it'll have to do. Operation baby shower is a go.''
-x-
Exactly two hours later Rachel returned home to find multiple cars parked outside her home. She ignored it, it was probably the frat house next door. Honestly, those people were so annoying.
Rachel walked towards the front door when she saw her friends behind her.
'' What're you doing?''
'' I have a husband who I may have to thaw out in a few days and Quinn may have to start measuring her sons for air force overalls'' Kurt raised his eyebrows.
'' First off, I'm never letting my Tommy near a jet. He's my baby. Also Blaine may quite well come home a popsicle'' Quinn giggled.
Rachel opened the door, the house was darker than usual and the curtains were shut.
'' Weird'' Rachel mumbled as she turned on the light.
'' Surprise!'' cried the crowd hidden in her home, including Finn and Quinn and Kurt who yelled from behind. The entire New Directions alumni were in the room, including Puck and Blaine who had come back from their destinations early.
'' Gah, what is all this?''
'' Well, I thought I'd throw you a baby shower. Well, Kurt thought he would, Quinn piled on and the two delegated organizing to me'' Finn answered.
'' You did this?'' Rachel asked her husband and friends, her voice quiet.
'' Yes?'' Quinn answered.
Rachel hugged Finn tightly.
-x-
Later that evening the group had started to open Rachel's gifts.
'' And the first one's from… my adoring husband'' Rachel cooed. Ripping open the package, she saw that it was a plush piano.
'' Figured since our song was played on a piano, the kid might get a kick out of it'' Finn shrugged.
'' Damn, Hudson got soft'' Mercedes commented.
'' Not soft, I think its sweet. I wish some people were more attentive'' Tina glared at her husband who was rolling his eyes as he stood up. Ever since getting the part in his spine and being able to walk again, he spent the majority of his time standing.
Rachel chuckled as she opened the second package. Her eyes went wide.
'' Puck, you didn't '' Rachel glared at the laughing man.
'' What, its not real. Besides, who wouldn't want a toy Glock, as a gift?''
Quin rolled her eyes.
'' Alright, so, next gift's from our beloved music coach, Mr Shue- I mean, Will'' Finn corrected.
'' And me'' Emma piped up. '' I helped.''
Rachel saw the size of the package, it was easily 6 feet tall. Standing up, she torn off the silver wrapping paper revealing a large red plush dragon.
'' We figured since your wedding scheme had red in it, you might want something red'' Will shrugged.
'' Its amazing, thank you'' Finn said, shaking the man's hand.
'' Alright, I can't wait any longer. My blondie bf over here decided to get two gifts'' Mercedes commented.
'' C'mon its nice, 'sides who wouldn't want these?'' Sam shrugged handing Rachel a bag, the woman had decided to stay standing as she wasn't sure if any other gifts would be huge.
Rachel reached inside and pulled out a toy keytar. '' Sam, its-
'' Not all'' the man interrupted, wagging his finger. Digging in his pocket, he pulled out a piece of paper.
'' You got me paper?'' Rachel asked.
Mercedes smiled. '' Look at it sugar.''
'' Oh wow'' Rachel gasped. Sam had purchased the pair of tickets to a resort in Vermont.
'' Figured you could use a break from being home. Also since Summer starts soon, Finn hasn't got a reason to skip out'' Sam shrugged.
'' These are awesome dude'' Finn hugged his friend.
Brittany stepped forward. '' Originally the maternity shopping was our gift but we figured we should get you something else.''
Santana handed the woman a crib set. It had a gender neutral navy blue sheet and comforter, geometric grey print pillow cover and pillow itself as well as a mobile with music noted on it.
'' Wow guys, these are amazing'' Finn said.
'' Hey, you turned us into a family Hudson, we owe ya'' Jake said. '' Speaking of which, Marls and I got ya something that isn't baby themed.''
'' Isn't this a baby shower?'' Tina asked.
'' Trust him, he did good'' Marley smiled.
Rachel opened the Roses' gift. It was a silver picture frame.
'' We figured, you'd want pics of your kid, so...picture frame'' Jake smiled.
'' It's amazing. Guess that leaves just us'' Artie said.
Tina stepped forward. '' We don't exactly have a physical gift.''
Finn looked confused. '' Excuse me?''
'' What she means is, we weren't sure what to get you, a gift certificate would be weird, cash is too tacky and lets face it, everyone else covered the baby department.''
'' So, we got you this'' Tina handed Finn a piece of paper.
'' A reserved position has been done at Soaring Heights Kindergarten in Lima OH, USA for the child of Mr. Finn Hudson and Mrs. Rachel Hudson'' Finn teared up.
'' We know you guys aren't struggling, far from it. You make plenty of money but we figured, we'd jump the gun. We reserved a spot at Quinn's school for you guys. Its permanent, it'll be there always'' Artie explained.
The pair hugged the man, careful not to fidget with his cyber spine.
'' Guess I win'' Artie winked at his former Glee mates.
Well, this was a long chapter, but I really enjoyed writing it. Anyway guys, please be prepared for Monday * author shudders *. And as usual, stay safe, and stay awesome.