-Chapter 72-News and Orders-
-Rachel pov-
It's been a week since we let everything out. To say things changed would be a understatement. A lot of it has been for the better though! The moms are trying more to be involved with us. It's made for some fun nights.
Maribel has also started up or naked yoga finally. We get Santana involved also. Maribel and Santana are limited in motion but they do their best. It's really sweet to see their connection grow. I just hope it continues to grow more and more.
Judy has also been working on being a better mom. She's been spending more time with Fran and Lucy. She's even made attempts to spend time with Emma. I know it's weird for them but they are trying.
Alex has been like a mom to Angela and Brittany lately. She's done things that our moms do. The three of them seem to be happy though. That's all that matters to me.
Onto me, I have my mom trying really hard. She's been helping me and even Beth with things. She's been over our shoulders and trying to make sure everything is for sure fun. It's great having her care but she's...being a little extra.
We've also had some rules laid out. It's nothing too major just now underage drinking and basic family rules. Santana and Lucy pouted but accepted it. I figured they stopped since the drug issue.
Now we are on Winter break. It's odd actually having family around for Christmas. I haven't had anyone around for the holiday for a while. It was always just the club at school.
"OH MY GOD!" I jump at Santana's yelling from the living room "EVERYONE COME IN HERE!"
We all rush in and see she's perfectly fine. I then feel a tap and get pointed to the T.V. I read the headline and slowly feel emotions bubble. It can't be true.
"Last night Finn Hudson, the boy from the rape trial a few months back, has finally pleaded guilty after getting into a fight in the prison and severely injuring a prisoner" the news lady bounces her papers before going on "He will be serving a max sentence of 20 years to life! Now onto sports with Doug Hardwood"
The Television is turned off quickly. I sit in a seat as realization slowly sinks in. I'm free...I'm actually free! I'M FREE FORM HIM!
"I AM FREE!" I jump up and hug Brittany "HE CANT'T HURT ME EVER AGAIN! I AM FREE!"
"Yes you are" Brittany wraps her arms around me and spins us "You're so free baby!"
I break away and hug my mom "He's gone baby girl" I look up and see tears in her eyes "He's gone"
I let out a watery laugh before I'm in more hugs. Life is finally on the up and up! Finns going to be in jail for a long time! I'll be in New York married to Brittany with kids by the time he's out!
Knock knock knock
I run to the door and see my grandparents "Did you hear?" I nod and they pull me into a hug "HES GONE! My grand baby is safe and sound!"
"Yes she is" I get released and see the correct distance away is Kurt "Finn called us...told us everything last night..Dads trying to console Carol...I just know I owe you so many apologies..true apologies to all of you"
"If you don't ge~"
"It's fine gramps" I slowly walk half way and stop "It's not either fault if we both meet half way"
Kurt let's show a small smile before walking up to me. I see tears in his eyes. Soon I'm wrapped up in a hug by him. I feel the tears slowly leaving his eyes down his face.
"I'm so sorry" He starts to sob out his apology "I wanted to believe him and he made it seem like you asked for everything...he called last night and said everything in detail..t-the straps, his plan, how close her got...god I'm so sorry for not being a better friend to you! I'm so sorry"
"I can't say it's ok Kurt but maybe it can be" He pulls back and I offer him a smile "Why don't we go take a visit?"
"We take a family visit" I turn and see mom walking down "I'm sure Burt could use some help"
"T..that'd be nice" Kurt smiles and looks at me "I know this will be a long road but it's a road I wanna take if you let me"
"We'll see how it goes" Kurt nods and I walk towards the cars "Let's go see your mom"
-Time skip-
We pull into the driveway behind Kurt. We all get out and Kurt opens the door. We walk in and follow him to the living room. Burt looks up and glares at Kurt.
"Did you break restraining order?" Burt gets up angrily "We already had enough stuff happen!"
"We stepped halfway" Burt looks over at me "We are going to work on our stuff"
"I see" Burt looks at Kurt "Thank you for taking responsibility"
"Oh Rachel" Carol is quickly up and runs to me "Are you ok? I'm so sorry! He was my baby boy and I didn't wanna really believe that...oh god I'm so sorry!"
"Don't apologize" I wipe away her tears with my sleeve "You didn't know and you wanted to believe your son! You did what a lot of parents would do in that situation"
"But you've been through so much hell and it's my fault" more tears start to fall down her face "Is there anything I can do? I-I can pay for any medical bills o-or Uhh oh! I can pay for any therapy you have!"
"I just want you to be ok" I give her a small smile "You're not accountable for Finns actions..he's getting his consequences now and I appreciate you wanting to help but I just want you to be ok"
Carol nods and then pulls me in to a hug "You're so sweet" Carol cries some more into my shoulder "You deserve so much better things in life than what has happened"
"My life is getting better everyday" I look over at my family and smile "You know I haven't had lunch yet anyone else hungry?"
"You're vegan right?" I nod to Burt and he starts walking away "I can whip us all up something to eat"
I smile and still hold onto Carol. I can't imagine what she's going through right now. I look at Kurt and see he has tears in his eyes too. I motion him over and he joins in the hug.
-Time skip-Shelby pov-
After lunch the kids went out back while us adults stay inside. Carol seems out of it still. I can't really blame her. She had quite the shock over the last number of hours. I can't imagine how she even feels.
"It seems we will be dropping the order against Kurt" They both nod and I take a deep breath "I can't say I know what it's like to be on this side of it...but I know how it feels to be a mom and not know what to say or do..not knowing the answers because they aren't coming to you! Because this is the thing you always see but never think 'hey this could really happen' until it does...and it's too late for a game plan! I just know you need to take it a day at a time"
"Does any of this ever get better?" Carol looks at me so lost and defeated "Does the hurt ever get better?"
"It can" I look over at my mom "I once knew a lady that was in a similar situation...her son went to jail for some serious stuff and the people learned about it..she got looks by people and talked about out loud by others..I was a rock for her to stand on and I helped her block out the sound as much as I could"
"What happened to her?" Mom looks down "What?"
"The sound kept catching up" I see mom wipe a tear away "The difference is you have a strong support system her for you unlike my friend..rely on your husband and the true friends you got because they will be the people you need the most at this time"
"Thank you" Mom nods and leans onto dads shoulder "How long have you two been married?"
"Since she's been around" Dad chuckles "We wanted to be together for her and since then our love just grows and grows"
"I see" Carol smiles at Burt and looks back at us "I don't honestly have many friends...kind of a recluse when it comes to socializing"
"We're here for you" Carol gives me a small smile "You'll be better before long if we can help it"
She smiles more and nods. I look at my girls and see them smiling too. I look to my mom and see tears in her eyes. She's got a smile so I believe they are happy tears.
I'm gonna stand by my word on this one. We'll help her get better no matter what. I just hope we are enough to make her better. Lima doesn't need another news thing about this family.
Especially one with the headline that would follow.
-Rachel pov-
"Mercedes may start attacking more" Kurt sighs and shakes his head "Her and Finn were having a little...thing"
"So she still believe in him?" He nods and I sigh "We'll take it as it comes"
"Where do you got to school?" Kurt looks at Lucy confused "I mean you gotta go somewhere"
"I'm homeschooled" He looks at the ground "Tried another school but they...beings Finns brother isn't a good thing anymore"
"It may not happen immediately" We all look at Santana confused "But we may be able to get you into Dalton"
"I can talk with the Cardinals about how they'd feel" Angela pulls out her phone and shakes it "It'd only take a few calls"
"We can contact the Warblers too" I see tears in Kurts eyes "If you're one hundred percent serious about all of this and being sorry we wanna help you guys out"
"Thank you" Kurt sniffles and wipes his eyes "This is more than I deserve especially after the bathroom"
"Yeah I'm not exactly happy about that" Brittany glares at him "That was very dangerous"
Kurt nods "I'll make it up to you to show how sorry I am" Brittany nods and lessens the glare "I'll try and warn you of anything coming your way for as long as I'm still in the loop"
I nod and we all break off into light conversation. It's going to take a lot for him to make everything up. But I do believe he's serious about this. I'm willing to give him a chance to make it right.
But if he screws it up then it's over.
