Chapter 3
Finn had taken the day off the drive Quinn and Puck to the Airport. They dropped Lexi off at daycare before heading over.
Lexi hugged Quinn tightly with her tiny arms, "I love you Aunt Quinn. Come visit me soon okay! And tell Beth I love her too, just everyone!"
Quinn smiled as she squished the tiny girl tighter in her arms, "Of course little one. We'll skype soon too okay. Love you so much. Give momma a big hug for me when you get home."
She smiled and ran inside to play with her friends as Quinn stood standing at the door. She waved back once more and turned to walk back to the car where Finn and Puck had been waiting.
Quinn got in the car and sighed, "Finn you really didn't have to take the whole day off, we know that it hasn't been the easiest, we could have grabbed a cab.
Finn looked over at her gripping her shoulder, "Nonsense. I don't want you guys near a cab. I want to take you, plus I was hoping we could sit down and have coffee before you guys leave."
Puck nodded, "Okay man."
They sat in a tiny coffee shop at the airport.
"So, what is it you needed to talk to us about?" Quinn lightly sipped her coffee as she looked over at Finn.
He looked up at them both, "Well. I don't know what to do with Rachel. I know that it's not gonna be easy, but I'm hurting here too and I think I know what I need to do..."
Puck sat up a little reaching his arm over the back of Quinn's chair, "What is it?"
"We have to go home."
The couple looked confused for a moment, when Quinn shook her head, "Home? As in Lima home?"
Finn took a big gulp as his eyes widened a little, "Yea. I think we need to move back home. She needs to be reminded of the good things in her life. I want my wife back."
Quinn smiled a little, "That's a great idea Finn. But, when will you guys move? Where will you stay? What about work?"
Finn shook his head, "I don't know. I was gonna talk to my mom and see if maybe we could stay with her? She can help with Lexi a little... Maybe until we find a place. I mean we have the money to get a house there. And Although I don't know if my plan will work and we'll stay, Lima will always be home, as far as work goes, I already spoke to my boss and they said I can work from there, but I'll have to be open to urgent trips there and back..."
Puck slightly interrupted, "You'll stay with us! I have a friend who's wife is a Realtor, she can help you guys find a place. And we'll help with Lexi when you need to leave. I got your back man."
Finn smiled as Quinn nodded and agreed. "Yes, our house is more than big enough, and we'd love to have you."
Both boys stood up and hugged, "Thanks man."
The over-com called for their flight as Finn walked them over to the security line.
Quinn tiptoed a little to hug Finn, "Finn you're a great husband and father. She'll get better. Hang in there. Call me later this week, we'll start planning okay. She's gonna be fine."
She lightly kissed him on the cheek.
Puck grabbed his hand with one hand and patted his back with the other, "Thanks for a great visit man. Call us, can't wait to have you home."
Finn nodded as he waved them off.
Weeks passed as Finn and Lexi planned there move. They had made arrangements with Quinn and Puck already, and had even gotten in contact with Puck's friend about a house. Although Finn had packed up most of their stuff and shipped it to Lima, Rachel never said a word. He explained to her what was going on and she merely nodded. A few days before their final day in New York Quinn flew over to pick up Lexi and fly her back to Lima. Finn thought it would be better to fly with Rachel alone.
He packed up their carry-on bags and double checked their itinerary's before heading towards their bedroom. Rachel was dressed standing by the window starring out into the city.
He sighed before walking over and placing a hand around her waist, "Are you ready?"
She never flinched nor looked up, but simply nodded.
Finn wanted nothing more than to take his wife in his arms, throw her on the bed and make love. He missed her touch, her smell, he smile. He missed her.
But instead, he nodded and walked away, "We have to leave now."
Rachel turned around and followed him out as they made their way to the cab.
The drive to JFK was quiet. They checked in and quickly boarded. Rachel fell asleep quickly as the plane took off. Finn looked over at her as her hair lightly glistened in the sunlight that was coming in through the window. Her tiny fragile body, even smaller than normal shifted a little as the temperature on the plane grew colder. After asking for a blanket, he carefully and quietly unwrapped the plastic around it before shaking it out and covering her with it. He sighed as he moved her bangs from her face. He loved that she'd kept them this long. They reminded him of his Rachel Berry. He put on his iPod as he closed his eyes and thought back to their flight to New York for school ten years ago.
Rachel sat up wide awake gripping Finn's arm with her tiny hand. "Finn, can you believe it! We're doing it, we're going to New York. Together."
Finn yawned a little before smiling back at her, he was still half asleep wondering why they had booked such an early flight. "Yea babe. Its gonna be awesome."
She jumped up a little grabbing his face and placing a kiss on his lips. "I do love you Finn Hudson, and so much."
Finn smiled as she nuzzled her self into his side, "I love you too Rachel." Within a few minutes Finn had fallen asleep against the window of the Plane. He woke to Rachel's voice and wondered who she was talking to. He wiped the drool from his face a sat up looking over at Rachel who was deep in conversation with the older woman sitting next to them. She was going on and on about how he had decided to go to New York with her, and what they were planning to study there. He smiled. He loved her enthusiasm. Rachel looked over at Finn as she took a break from speaking, "You're awake! Mrs. Peterson, this is Finn." She gestured to Finn as the old lady moved forward and waved. "Rachel, you can both call me Margaret, and lovely to meet you son. I've heard a lot about you."
Finn nodded and slightly wave back, "Nice to meet you Mrs. Peterson... Margaret."
Rachel laughed a little as she excused her self to use the restroom.
Finn yawned again as Mrs. Peterson reached over stretching her arm and placing it on Finn's shoulder, "She is a lovely lady Finn, so sweet and energetic."
Finn smiled proudly, that was his girl she was talking about. "Thank you. I'm very lucky she loves me as much as I love her."
Mrs. Peterson smiled, "Oh I know. I've heard the whole story from your first day in Glee until just yesterday!"
Finn laughed, "Really? How long is this flight again?" Mrs. Peterson too laughed, "It was a lovely story. I hope all things work out for you both. I'm from New York myself. I live on the Upper East side of Manhattan. I went to Colombia when I first moved there. And like you I had a great guy follow me there."
She winked over at Finn and smiled. He nodded, "Thank You. I know I'm making the right decision. No matter what happens, if we're together we'll be okay."
Mrs. Peterson placed a hand on her heart, "Spoken like a man. And also, congratulations on your win at Nationals."
Finn smiled, "Thank You. We worked so hard..."
Rachel cleared her throat as she excused her self back to her seat. Finn's smile grew as he saw her, "And we had Rachel. She's a real star."
Rachel blushed a little and smiled over towards Mrs. Peterson. "But Finn was our secret weapon."
Mrs. Peterson nodded as she grabbed Rachel's arm, "I know this may seem crazy, but I would love it if you two would do a small performance for me. I have a few friends from a membership I'm in coming over for brunch in about a week and I'm sure you guys would definitely make the party."
Rachel turned around to look at Finn with her hope in her eyes that he would say yes, "And it can be a paid gig, a little something to help you both get on your feet."
Finn let out a breath, "Umm, Yes mam, we'd love to."
Rachel bit her lip from screaming, "This is so exciting."
They exchanged numbers with Mrs. Peterson.
When they landed in NYC. Mrs. Peterson said her goodbye's in hopes to see them again soon.
After settling in in their dorms, Rachel gave Mrs. Peterson a call and got the information they needed for her party. It was Sunday morning as Finn walked out of his dorm building fumbling with his tie a bit when a man in a black suit and funny hat approached him, "Mr. Hudson?"
Finn looked up at the man and around him confused a bit? "Uh, yea. That's me."
The man nodded, and gestured towards the car, "Mrs. Peterson has arranged for me to pick you and Miss Berry up for the party. Shall we..."
Finn smiled and nodded his head a little, this was so cool he thought, "Oh okay, awesome. Thanks."
Rachel finished up some last touches on her hair when she looked down at her phone and saw Finn's name pop up. She answered, "On my way down."
She smiled as she grabbed her purse and headed outside. When she pushed the doors open she stopped stunned at the handsome guy that was waiting by the black car, "Finn? What is this?"
He smiled at how excited she looked as the driver walked around and opened the door for her, "Good Morning Miss Berry. Mrs. Peterson is expecting you both shortly." He opened the door as Finn stuck out his hand and guided Rachel in the car.
When they arrived at Mrs. Peterson's home, they were amazed. Not only did she live across from Central Park but her home was beautiful. The bellman escorted them in towards the building as Mrs. Peterson greeted them at the door.
"Finn, Rachel. You made it. And don't you two look very nice." She embraced them both as they continued to be amazed.
Rachel shook her head a little trying to focus, "Mrs. Peter... Margaret, this beautiful. Thank you so much for having us."
She nodded as she directed them towards her balcony and Sun room were her guest were. "Everyone I'd like you to finally meet Finn Hudson and Rachel Berry. These are the two I was telling you all about."
There was a tiny stage at the end of the patio with two stools a band and a set of Microphones. Rachel noticed them and nodded towards Finn, Mrs. Peterson noticed and walked them over, "I hope this is okay. I wasn't sure if you would need anymore equipment, the band will play any song you'd like and is here for you. But please come eat first, and then we can have some entertainment."
Mrs. Peterson walked them around introducing each one to her high society group members and friends. She even introduced Rachel to a Broadway director. Rachel became weak in the knees when the man gave her his card and asked for her information in exchange. Finn was so proud of her.
After some mingling and brunch, Mrs. Peterson walked over to the microphones and introduced Finn and Rachel. They squeezed each others hands as the music began to play and the familiar tune filled them room. After Faithfully, they continued on with a few more songs and some requests from the guest.
Mrs. Peterson watched from afar at Finn and Rachel and smiled brightly. Just then Mr. Peterson walked in and over to her, "Good Afternoon my love. Sorry I'm late."
She turned around and lightly pecked the tall grey haired man behind her.
"Its alright darling, but you're missing the kids. Amazing aren't they?" She smiled as she looked over at Rachel and Finn who were singing and dancing with a few other guest.
The tall man smiled as he wrapped his arms around his wife, "They are quite talented. I am very impressed. I'd love to meet them."
Mrs. Peterson grabbed his hand and walked over to the tiny stage as they both joined in applause for Rachel and Finn. She watched as Finn helped Rachel down and gave her small kiss on the cheek. "You were amazing Rach."
Rachel smiled, "We were amazing."
Mrs. Peterson cleared her throat, "Excuse me, Rachel, Finn? That was beautiful. Thank you so much..."
They both blushed a little as they received their thank you. "I'd like to introduce you to my husband, Rufus Peterson."
He smiled as he stuck his hand out and shook their hands, "Pleasure to meet you both, you are couple of very talented young kids."
Rachel almost curtsied she was so honored, "Thank you sir, and thank you for inviting us to your home. It's quite lovely."
After that day, Finn and Rachel spent almost every weekend with the Peterson's. The Peterson's were unable to have children and so it had been just the two of them for so long. Having Finn and Rachel a part of their lives had been a blessing. Rachel would take occasional shopping trips with Mrs. Peterson and have lunch with her Broadway friends. Finn would visit Mr. Peterson at the Publishing office. He was even able to help Finn out with his first job. It was thanks to Mr. Peterson that he became a writer. The Peterson's were there for Rachel's first production, for the publishing of Finn's article, their wedding, and the birth of Lexi. The two families had grown so close and each and everyday Finn and Rachel were grateful. They were their parents away from home. When Lexi turned two, Mrs. Peterson grew very ill. And eventually passed away. The devastating news was hard for the Hudson family, but they stayed strong for Mr. Peterson, they continued to visit him every Sunday as they always had, he loved to hold and play with Lexi. In her will, Mrs. Peterson had left everything to them, and they would always be grateful.
Finn looked down at Rachel once more. He prayed to himself that this move was going t help. He needed it to, they were leaving so much behind, work, friends, Mr. Peterson...It took all he had for him not to break down and cry right there. He was broken too, and he wasn't sure how much longer he'd be able to be strong for the both of them, he needed his life back. He needed his Rachel back.
