Hey Blazers, welcome to another chapter! Today we're continuing from where we left off last time. Also there is a surprise in store but other than that I've got nothing left for the intro card :P Please enjoy!
The last hour was a blur to Rachel. The last thing she remembered was getting into Blaine and Kurt's Prius and speeding towards Josh Radnor memorial hospital. Based on what Blaine had told her, Finn had been shot by one of his students and Will had taken him to the hospital.
Right now she, along with her brother in laws had just arrived outside Finn's ward.
Will saw them and embraced them in a huge hug.
'' Will, how is he?'' Rachel asked.
'' Stable. Last time I checked the nurse took him into a separate place.''
Rachel buried her face in Kurt's shirt and began to sob.
'' Easy, this is black silk.''
'' Really? Your brother's been shot and you're worried about your shirt?'' Blaine asked.
'' Good point.''
Two pairs of running feet came bounding behind the group.
It was Ryder and Marley. From the look of their attire you'd have thought they had just gotten out of bed.
'' Heard the news, what's happening?'' Ryder panted.
'' He's stable but I'm worried '' Rachel answered.
'' Understandable, but I'm sure the doctors and nurses here know what they're doing'' Marley said.
'' Still, to have someone you love get whisked away isn't something you want to see'' Kurt added.
Just then a nurse came out of Finn's ward and was grabbed by Rachel.
'' How is he? How is my husband?!''
The nurse released herself Rachel's grip. '' He's stable. Your husband is a remarkably strong man Mrs. Hudson. The shots that were fired at him weren't strong but there were many. He does however have nerve damage in his left arm and will require rehabilitation for it. His wounds are mostly minor and after a few days to weeks will look like little pale blotches. The wounds you should look out for are on his shoulder and will need to be dressed daily. Would you like to see him?''
Before he got an answer, the group went past the nurse and into his room where they saw Finn with his eyes closed.
Rachel sat next to his bed and began to sob when a familiar hand touched her.
'' You know, even when you're crying you're beautiful'' Finn smiled as he opened his eyes and sat up.
Rachel flung herself onto him as if he was magnetic.
'' Hey Finn'' Blaine said going around to the bed.
'' Hey guys, not that I'm complaining but why're you all here?''
'' To see you dummy'' Marley quipped.
'' Also the waiters at the café aren't exactly eye sores'' Kurt added.
'' So basically you used your brother's injury as a way to
'' Finn I spoke with your principal, she said that Li's been expelled and is on his way to the Southern Ohio correctional facility as we speak'' Will added.
'' Awesome, thanks.''
'' I thought I was going to lose you, the thought of raising this baby alone-
'' C'mon Rach, it'll take more than a few shots from a handgun to take me away from you.''
'' Also your best friend and his, as the couple across the street call us '' roommate '' live right next door'' Kurt pointed out.
'' What he said'' Finn quipped.
'' Rach, what're you doing?'' Will asked.
'' Making a bed. Finn shouldn't have to go through this alone'' Rachel said as she gathered up random cushions.
'' You're right, Finn shouldn't, which is why I'm staying with him. Kurt's taking you home'' Blaine said.
'' No, he needs me-
'' Rachel trust me, I can babysit your husband for the night'' Blaine responded, his ace in a confident smirk.
Rachel growled lowly as the group left, save for Ryder. He was standing there with a confident smirk and glare.
'' I know why you're staying'' he smirked.
'' And why's that?'' Blaine asked, genuinely confused.
'' Tonight's the 18th, it's the Browns game'' Ryder answered confidently.
'' So, its also 50 degrees outside'' Finn shrugged.
'' C'mon Finn, I'm your friend, I know why you didn't put up a fuss to Blaine staying instead of Rachel.'''
'' Why?''
'' I know how your spouses get every time an NFL game is on. Rachel feigns interest and Kurt just likes the players.''
Blaine and Finn looked at each other with knowing glances.
'' Please don't tell them, Kurt will kill me if he finds out a watched a game without him'' Blaine pleaded.
'' Rachel's always saying we should do more together, Overwatch is fine but not football'' Finn added.
'' Chill. Marley's not easy either. So here's the story, I'm going to call Marley to say I'm staying to keep Finn company and that Blaine and I'll take shifts watching him, which we will. I'm not lying to my girlfriend.''
'' Dude, you're an evil genius'' Finn said.
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'' You can send me home Kurt, I'm not 5, I can take care of myself.''
'' Oh please, one of the reasons we live next door to each other is for emotional support whenever our husbands aren't around. Also my couch is more comfortable than yours is.''
Kurt had taken Rachel back to his house and had picked up Caroline on the way. Right now she was watching Disney Junior whilst the adults spoke on the couch.
'' True. Also, because this was all we could afford after I came back to New York'' Rachel added.
'' Don't talk down to Lower Valley. It took us in'' Kurt half joked.
'' Fair enough, also crime is low here and its not the ghetto.''
Kurt looked at his friend. She had hardly touched her herbal tea and kept looking down at the mug.
'' Hey, it'll be ok'' Kurt said, putting his hand on her knee.
'' You don't know that, the nurse had a look, like he was hiding something from me.''
'' He's a nurse, they're around sick people 24/7, they all look depressed'' Kurt scoffed.
'' No, this was different, I just can't help but wonder what he was hiding from me. God, I hope it's not something awful.''
'' I know my brother, he's tougher than a Sam Evans barbequed steak, he'll be fine. Also he's got Blaine and apparently Ryder with him so he's got company.''
Kurt turned his attention to his daughter who was yawning.
'' Hey Care bear, time for bed'' he said.
'' No, I'm fine'' she protested.
'' Sweetie, where does daddy work?''
'' His studio?''
'' Wrong daddy. Where does your favorite one work?''
'' A building.''
'' Exactly, trust me when I say that I know what tired people look like, now, brush your teeth and get ready for bed. Tonight we're reading something special.''
Caroline gleamed and ran up the stairs.
'' How'd you do that?'' Rachel gasped.
'' My daughter's a huge bookworm. Blaine and I already have accounts at Barnes and Noble.''
'' No, for her to admit you're her favorite.''
'' Oh that, that was just pure luck'' Kurt shrugged.
Rachel laughed as she looked out the corner of her eye. She wondered what Finn was doing right now.
Little did she know he was thinking the same thing.
And that's a wrap guys, also in case you didn't notice, I changed the continuity! Yep, no more Jarley, now its Ryley all the way. ( hmm, I wonder what they're child might be called ). Anyway stay safe and stay awesome.
