What up Blazers, welcome to another chapter. So before we get into the chapter, I have an announcement, the chapters may get slightly shorter as I'm now focusing on a single theme at a time.
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'' You're sure this'll work?''
'' Of course, it will, honestly Finn must you always doubt me.''
'' Good point good point but how's this coming together, in case you haven't noticed, my wife's not stupid.''
Kurt sipped his green tea and smirked.
The two men were at Kurt and Blaine's house conveniently next door to Finn and Rachel's. Finn had recently gone on summer break and now had a little surprise waiting for Rachel; a nursery.
His plan was to get Rachel out of the house like with the baby shower and finish the nursery. He was naturally quite handy however he knew one person who if she wanted to, could rebuild an entire tractor. Unfortunately she was in Paris and Puck was having a meeting with some of his superiors in West Virginia.
This left him with an alternative he wasn't happy with…Kurt Hummel.
Don't get him wrong, he loved Kurt but Kurt with tools…well lets just say that any home improvement project undertaken at the Hummel-Anderson home was a life-threatening situation.
Kurt put down his tea. '' Listen Finn, besides performing, what're Rachel's favorite thing in the world?''
'' The bachelor?''
'' Yes, but I meant judging people. All weekend in Columbus they're holding auditions for Avenue Q, thanks to my '' connections'' she's now the third judge.
'' What happened to the third guy?''
'' Nothing that can be proven.''
'' Did you kill a guy?''
'' No, no, that'd be unethical and psychotic. I sent him an email saying he'd been accepted to a prestigious acting school in Longyearbyen.''
Finn choked on his Italian ground roast coffee. '' Norway?! You sent him to Norway?''
'' Yes, it was that or Death Valley Finn, now, assuming our Rachy accepts, we have exactly 4 days to turn one of your bedrooms into a nursery. So, you in?'' Kurt asked.
'' Like I have a choice?''
'' You catch on quick.''
'' So when should I tell her?'' Finn heard a screech next to his driveway.
'' I'd say now works'' Kurt smiled smugly.
Finn went over to his and Rachel's home and greeted his wife at the door by picking her up.
'' Well this is a surprise, not that I'm complaining.''
'' What can I say, I'm feeling affectionate.''
'' Well affection deserves a reward'' Rachel pressed her lips to his.
'' Move to the left so my followers can see this!'' Kurt called from his porch, his phone held high.
Finn put Rachel down and the pair went inside.
'' So how was lunch with Brittana ?'' Finn asked.
'' Excuse me?''
'' Brittany, Santana, c'mon its clever.''
'' No, it isn't. Lunch was fine, Santana's loving Ralph Lauren and Britt finally told us what she does.''
'' Finally! What is it? Teacher? Bunny farmer? Dancer?''
'' None of the above. She's an FBI agent.''
'' What? Our sweet, innocent Brittany? No way she could be a government agent.''
'' It's true, she showed the badge and everything.''
'' Oh wow. Well, speaking of shocking things, Kurt got an email for you from the Columbus amateur theater society or CATS. They've got you a ticket and boarding pass, if you're interested.''
Rachel looked as if her husband had just said he cancelled July.
'' Wow, that's…interesting'' Rachel said.
'' Yeah, so are you in?''
'' I mean I guess so, I've never judged, nor have I ever been to Columbus pregnant.''
'' C'mon you go to New York all the time, Columbus is just New York with fewer bums and less out of work white people'' Finn joked.
'' Fine I'll do it, but why're you pushing for this? Summer's almost over, I'd assume you'd want to spend as much time as possible with me?''
Think Hudson think, what would Puck do? No, can't do that, I know I'll fake a heart attack, no that's just stupid, I know I'll tell the truth, women love that Finn thought.
'' Look, you know I do, but the people want Rachel Hudson and dammit they deserve her.''
Rachel stood up and kissed him. '' You're the best.''
Finn waited for Rachel to leave the room before he texted Kurt. She's going, knowing her, it'll take about 3 hours before she finishes packing.
'' I'm ready!'' Rachel trilled, as she emerged with two carry-ons.
'' Jeez, that was fast'' Finn said, standing up.
'' I always have a suitcase packed with clothes in case I get asked to judge auditions on America's got Talent or The Voice, or American Idol.''
'' This is regional theater.''
'' Pfft, details. C'mon let's go.'' Rachel said giddily.
'' Jeez, is this what having a kid's going to be like?'' Finn chuckled getting his keys.
-x-
Three hours later Finn had purchased everything they'd need for building the nursery. Finn called it: Operation construct-a-kid, needless to say Kurt hated it.
The men entered the room, it was mostly empty although it did have fantastic views of trees. The two men had changed into old clothes and put on gloves so as not to get paint on their hands.
'' Alright, cover the floor with plastic, then bust open those paint cans, dad's lucky screwdriver is right over there'' Finn ordered.
'' Hey, why don't you open the cans?''
'' Because I bought them, now hop to it Hummel-Anderson.''
Kurt rolled his eyes before opening the two cans, before they opened, he accidentally catapulted the screwdriver in Finn's direction.
'' Hey! Watch it!''
'' Sorry, first time'' Kurt shrugged sheepishly. '' On the plus side, I'm loving the gender-neutral colors.''
Finn had decided that since the pair hadn't found out their child's gender yet, they would choose a gender-neutral color scheme for the room. Rachel had suggested yellow or green, but Finn had a better idea.
The man had purchased two cans of onyx grey, sure it was kinda gloomy but hey, it worked.
'' Alright. Since your husband told me how amazing you are with home improvement, I'm going to start you on something easy…pour some of the paint into that tray over there'' Finn asked pointing to a small container.
Kurt obeyed.
'' Great, now, grab that paintbrush and paint the edges of the walls.''
Once again Kurt listened, slightly turned on by Finn's orders.
Whilst Kurt painted the edges, Finn used a large roller to cover the main walls, since neither of the two actually enjoyed silence, they talked as they worked.
'' So, how goes the designer line?'' Finn asked.
'' Fine I guess, but to be honest I really miss the stage, singing high notes and whatnot, its what got me to love who I am. How about you, how goes coaching and teaching?''
'' Same. Don't tell Rachel but I'm actually up for the head of the arts department job.''
'' No. Way. That's like your school's most coveted position, how'd you find out?''
'' Hart called me in. She said after the school's performance of Grease, I'm up for the part.''
'' Well good for you, hey did you hear the news?''
'' What?''
'' Brittany and Santana are getting divorced, so are Artie and Tina.''
'' Finn dropped the roller. '' You're lying.''
'' Not at all. Turns out whilst sweet Britt's openly bi, she's more attracted to men than women, also apparently she can't stand how much of a bitch Santana is.''
'' Well, that's Santana for ya, can't keep her trap shut. What about Artie and Tina, I thought they were like a golden couple?''
'' They were but it turns out that Tina ran into Mike a few weeks ago and turns out her feelings never left.''
At this point both men had put down the painting utensils and were now sitting and talking.
'' Wow ok, so, what now?''
Kurt pursed his lips. '' No clue, anyway back to painting.''
-x-
A few days later, Finn and Kurt were examining their handiwork. The paint had dried and there weren't any toxic fumes in the room.
'' Well?'' Finn asked.
'' Not bad, but we need some stuff to brighten it up. I know'' Kurt dashed into Finn and Rachel's bedroom and re-emerged with all of the gifts Finn and Rachel had received a few weeks ago.
'' Alright, let's get moving'' Kurt said. '' But first'' the man pulled out his phone and began to play Working for the Weekend.
Finn rolled his eyes playfully and began to organize the furniture.
The crib now faced forward and was against the wall, next to its right was a changing station and to the left was the large red dragon, Finn recently bought a large poof and Kurt positioned it in the dragon's lap.
Blaine had decided to buy a dresser for the kid, gender neutral navy of course and on top of it was Jake and Marley's picture frame.
'' Did we do good?'' Finn asked, Kurt next to him.
'' You did amazingly.''
'' Gah! For Gd's sake Rachel, we need to put a bell around your neck'' Finn said, clutching his chest.
Kurt turned towards the woman who had her arms folded, head cocked to the side and smirking. '' You weren't supposed to be here 'til Thursday.''
'' It is Thursday, Columbus loved me. Now, let me get a better look'' Rachel pushed aside her husband and step-brother-in-law.
The woman went wide eyed as she saw the room.
'' Guys…its-
'' We know'' Finn smiled.
Rachel hugged the two of them. She couldn't be more grateful.
Aww, I love this trio, so fun.
