Chapter 5

February – Sophomore – Age 16

Finn was sitting outside the weight room of William McKinnley High School. He has silent tears running down his face. He couldn't really understand why he was crying over this. Quinn has severed all ties with him. She dumped him. He had been thinking about doing that for a while honestly but he decided against it. Finn thought it would set her over the edge and do something to the baby. But he couldn't believe that she actually dumped him.

"You okay, man?" a familiar voice said from above him.

"I'm not really sure," Finn replied honestly. Dave Karovsky slid down the wall and sat down next to him.

"What happened?"

"Quinn dumped me," he said hollowly.

"Isn't that what you wanted?" Dave asked.

"I mean, yeah, but I still wasn't really expecting it," Finn said roughly, brushing tears off his face.

"You want me to give you a ride home?" Dave offered.

"Thanks man," Finn sighed. "I'd appreciate it." Dave got up off the floor and held out his hand for Finn to pull himself up. They walked in silence to the car. "Do you think I'm crazy for wanting this?"

"I thought this from the beginning, but no. I think you're doing something pretty awesome. I couldn't have done what you are planning. She is the ultimate queen bitch, and you deserve a whole lot better than Quinn Fabray."

"Thanks man," Finn sniffed. "I didn't mean to cry all over this and complain."

"Don't worry about it," Dave shrugged. "We wouldn't be friends if this stuff never happened. Just means I am paying it forward. You have to return the favor one day."

"You got it bro."

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The next morning, Finn walked right to Principal Figgins' office. "Mr. Hudson, what a wonderful surprise. What do you want?"

"I need permission and the paper work to fill out for homebound tutoring from about the middle of March until the end of the school year."

"Why would you need that?"

"Because I'm going to have a baby."

"That's a good one Mr. Hudson, who put you up to this?"

"No one, I need homebound."

"No."

"Why?"

"Because you are a boy, the mother is the one on homebound, taking care of the baby."

"Call Coach Sylvester."

"What?"

"Call Coach Sylvester!"

"Why?"

"Call Coach Sylvester!"

"No need Hudson," Sue said, as she popped her head into Figgins' office. "What's the problem?"

"Figgins is being sexist and not granting me homebound," Finn said, then shook his head. "And I can't believe I just said that."

"What's the problem Figgy?"

"The girl takes care of the baby."

"No, the girl in this case doesn't want the baby and Hudson here is doing the right thing. So here's the deal Figgy," Sue said. "You're going to grant this kid homebound tutoring services, and I won't take this blatant form of sexism to the press."

"What?"

"You would be fired and I would be obligated - and all too happy - to take your place."

"Fine," Figgins threw his hands up in defense. "I'll put the necessary paperwork through and speak to your teachers."

"Already done Figgy," Sue said. "We will let them know when they are needed. Let's go Hudson."

"Thanks Coach Sylvester," Finn said as they left the office.

"No problem kid," Sue said, giving him a rare smile.

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Carol Hudson was up in the attic when Finn got home from work. She was up there looking for Finn's old crib. She thought it would make him feel better after yesterday with the school. When Carol heard the front door open, she called out. "Honey, I'm up in the attic, could you come up here and give me a hand?"

"Sure mom!" he replied. He put his stuff down by his desk and went to help his mother in the attic. "Why are you up here?"

"I was looking for your old crib and I was gonna bring it down and try to set it up for the baby. Something to cheer you up. But it was too heavy for just me to bring it down by myself."

"I'll bring it down," Finn said, a smile gracing his face. "That did make me happy mom, thanks."

"I knew you were upset, so I figured this weekend we could go shopping for essentials if you want. I found some great deals and I have some coupons saved. We can make a whole day of it. What do you say?"

"I think that's just what I'm gonna need. I have quite a bit of money saved so far, Let's do it."