Hi again! As I've said, as soon as I start writing I have too much fun with this episode, so here's the next chapter. I hope you like it!
Children…
What was she thinking? Why did she say that to him? She had managed to avoid him the rest of the day but she knew that today she would have to face him. She's really trying to pay attention to what Will is saying but she can't. She sees Jesse making his way into the teacher's lounge.
"Mr. Schue, could we continue this conversation later?" she asks. Will looks and also sees Jesse walking in.
"Sure, I'll see you two in the choir room," he says before leaving the lounge.
"Hey," she says weakly.
"Hey," he says back, sitting down next to her. "So you avoided me all day after Myron's performance," he says amused.
"I know I did and before you say anything I want to apologize. I shouldn't have said that. We haven't even had a conversation about our relationship or where we want to go with it. Much less a conversation about our future and marriage or children. So I'm sorry to spring that on you, it just came out," she rants until she notices the amused smirk on his face. "Why are you smiling?"
"Because I enjoy watching you rant and panic over something that, had you talked to me, you would have known there was no need to do," he says still smiling.
"But I saw your face you were…" she starts.
"Surprised. But only because I didn't think you had even considered a life with me that far down the line, not because I didn't want it," he clarifies to her.
"You do want that life?" she asks.
"Only if you want. I'm not sure if I've told you but I want it all with you Rach," he says, taking her hand. "Conquering Broadway, marriage, children," he lists. "But only if you want it. If you don't then I'll take as much or as little as you're willing to give me."
"I surprised myself you know," she admits, looking down at their hands. "I hadn't really considered it but after I said it I realized I did mean it and I could imagine that life with you. But I panicked because the last time I planned out and imagined my life with someone…" she pauses, having to swallow back her tears. He gives her hand a supportive squeeze before she continues. "I lost that someone. And now I'm terrified to do that again because if something happened to you… I'm not sure what I'd do," she looks up into his eyes. "I care a lot for you Jesse," she admits. He takes her hand and kisses it.
"I know. And although I wish I could promise you that nothing bad will happen to me, I can't. Life is unpredictable, Rachel and no one knows what's going to happen in it," he explains. "But if we let fear run our lives then we'll miss out on the best things."
She smiles at him and he smiles too.
"Thank you," she says and after a pause.
"So kids," Jesse starts, making her laugh.
"If we ever have them St. James, we are not letting them become like Myron," she says through chuckles.
"Why not? The kid seems driven and knows full well that he wants to be a performer," he praises.
"But he's also a spoiled brat, way more than either of us were," she clarifies.
"Well I really can't promise I won't spoil any kids we may have. But I can try to promise to not let them get that bratty," he says with a smile.
"That's all I ask," she says.
"But can you imagine a little girl or boy having her or his first storm out?" he asks playfully.
"Oh my god, that would be the most adorable thing in the world," she gushes.
Jesse looks at the clock and notices its nearly time for rehearsal.
"We should get going, glee will start soon," he says standing up and then helping her stand as well. "What were you and Mr. Schue talking about when I walked in?"
"What the kids are going to sing for the bar mitzvah. I just have no idea what they like," she admits as they walk to the choir room.
"Well why don't we just let them decide. Tell them that it's free choice," he suggests.
"Of course. Why didn't I think of that?" she asks.
"Because you were too busy panicking over something that you shouldn't have," he points out laughing.
They walk into the room and tell Will what the plan is. They let the kids know and they appear to be happy with this decision. Later in the day Mason comes into the choir room.
"Mr. St. James, may I talk to you?" Mason asks a bit timidly.
"Sure," Jesse says as he puts down the sheet music he was showing to Rachel.
"I'm really sorry for interrupting. It wasn't something important was it?"
"No. I was just showing Rachel a song I believe a male soloist can sing," Jesse explains.
"But," Rachel says taking the music away from him, smirking, "I say no Queen."
"But what can I do for you, Mason?" Jesse asks, rolling his eyes.
"I need help finding a song," he says.
"Well the assignment was for you all to find your own song," Jesse reminds him.
"I know but I want to find a song to tell my sister that I need my space that I need to be free to be with the girl I like," he explains.
Jesse begins to beam and turns to look at Rachel.
"No way St. James," Rachel says shaking her head and putting the sheet music behind her.
"You have to admit Rachel that there is no better moment for that song than right now," he says walking towards her.
"No Queen," she repeats walking backing away from him.
"Look you let Mason sing that song right now and I won't suggest any Queen number for Sectionals," he offers.
Rachel thinks about it. Jesse immediately knows he's won when he sees her eyes and can't help but smirk.
"Fine. Here, just wipe that smirk off your face," she says, handing him the sheet music.
"Well Mason, I think I've found the perfect song," Jesse says handing Mason the sheet music. Mason sees the title and smiles.
"This is perfect, thank you so much," Mason says quickly leaving the choir room.
Jesse turns to face Rachel.
"Remember no more Queen," she reminds him.
"At least until after Sectionals," he says and she opens her mouth agog. "I only said Sectionals Rach," he tries to say seriously, however the look on Rachel's face makes him break out in laughter.
The next day they're both in the teacher's lounge, eating with Will, Sam, and Sheldon. All four watch in horror and disgust as Sheldon eats/devours his chicken.
"You know the best thing about being a dude is that I can do this," he says licking his lips, "and taste chicken the whole day."
All four try to hide their disgust, Rachel having the most trouble doing so. They suddenly hear coffee falling on the floor and turn around to see Sue pouring it, missing her cup completely.
"Sue are you okay?" Will asks.
"No, actually," she clears her throat walking towards them, "I haven't slept in three days. Do you mind if I put my coffee down on this decorative end table?" she asks before letting the cup fall on the floor.
"So Sue what's going on?" Sam asks, voicing everyone's question.
"I have become a personal slave of one Myron Muskovitz," she says before telling them all the "horror" she's has to go through with the tween. Rachel leans towards Jesse with a slight smirk.
"You were saying?" she whispers.
"You're right, if we ever have kids we are not letting them get this bad," Jesse whispers back.
"Sue, this kid is a nightmare. This has to stop," Will tells her.
"Oh it will… once all of you, the glee club and I agree to become his backup dancers," she tells them
"Wait, what?" Rachel asks, not believing what she heard.
"I'm no one's backup dancer," Jesse objects.
"He wants us?" Sam asks.
"Yes, we are his last resort," Sue tells them.
"This is insane," Jesse voices.
"By the look of things there's no other choice," Rachel mutters.