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Thank you for the never ending support on this story. I truly appreciate every time you clicked the favorite, alert and review button. I love you very much and don't forget to keep a look out for any new projects of mine. I have a new one out now that I'm slowly but surely working on. Without further ado, here's the long awaited epilogue to 'Miss Rachel' Enjoy!

All mistakes are mine.

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Watching Rachel run around the penthouse like a chicken with their head cut off was a little more amusing for Maci. Watching as Rachel walked from room to room, eating her cereal from the kitchen table, never had the little girl seen an adult so frazzled. Her daddy on game days were even calmer than Rachel. It was so cool seeing the makeup crew come into her house though, watching them decorate Rachel for the morning show she'd be on promoting her first lead Broadway role.

There wouldn't be another reason to awake at five in the morning, besides that.

"My shoes..." Rachel mumbles to herself looking under everything, Maci just watches. Honestly it's just so amusing to her that Rachel's looking in the cabinets for her shoes. Either slamming or leaving doors shut Rachel moves into the next room.

Finn comes into the kitchen dressed, hair wet from the shower as he goes over to the coffee pot turning it on.

"Morning." Finn turns, leaning against the counter as Maci gives him a smile.

"Morning daddy." Maci slurps down some more of her Fruit Loops before they got too soggy. "Why is Miss Rachel crawling on the floor like a crazy person?"

Both looking out to the living room where Rachel was in fact crawling on the floor, the two chuckled .

"She's just nervous for tonight." Finn tries to reason for Rachel's actions.

Maci's eyes rounded in excitement at the mention of going to Rachel's opening night of 'Mary Poppins' and she was allowed to go!

"I'm not, I am so excited!" Finn laughs rubbing the top of her head as he goes to the fridge to grab the milk, pouring his own bowl of Fruit Loops. "Miss Rachel is going to be a great Mary Poppins, I just know it! We've been watching the movie for weeks and she's even sang some of the songs when putting me to bed. You're going to love it too, and Beth and everyone, they'll cry too."

"Cry?" Finn chuckles sitting on a barstool next to her.

"Miss Rachel says sometimes when she sings, people cry because she's so good." This made her father laugh even louder, stopping when Rachel entered the room with a frantic look on her face.

"I can't find my shoes." Her eyes start to water looking between the two. "I can't find my shoes and now my show is going to fail. Nobody is going to come and I'm going to get horrible reviews."

"What are you talking about?" Finn stands going over to Rachel who is in full panic mode. "You brought your stage shoes home? I didn't even think you could do that..."

"No Finn not my stage shoes!" She cries covering her face, really not wanting to explain to them. They should know which ones she needs for her interview."My black suede shoes you know the ones that look like wedges but are really ankle boots!"

Holding Rachel closer to his body as she freaked out, retelling them what her shoes look like, Finn looks over her shoulder to Maci who stands. "I think you left them in my room last night when you tucked me in after coming home from dinner."

Rachel pauses flashing back to where she did put her shoes in there. Pushing away from Finn Rachel runs behind Maci following just in time to grab her shoes from Maci's hands. Kissing all over her face Rachel giggles in happiness. Sitting on top of Maci's bed she puts on her shoes over top of black tights that are under her cap sleeved Versace dress that fit her every curve.

"I am so nervous right now that I can't hardly breathe, plus this dress is not helping any either. It's like tape wrapped around my body."

Standing, Rachel walks to Maci's full length mirror checking herself out to make sure everything was looking okay. Her hair off to the side in a long fishtail braid to embrace the casual look.

"You look so pretty." Maci admired from her bed as Rachel turned around holding her arms out, giggling Maci ran over squeezing her abdomen tightly. "I can't wait to go tonight, you're going to be amazing!"

"I can't wait for everyone to see it either, just don't forget to look out for my secret shoutout to you." Rachel smiles as Maci looks up at her with just as big of a smile. "If I don't see you before tonight, I just want to let you know that I love you. Plus you deserve just as much credit for helping me get this part."

It was true, throughout the audition process Maci had been a trooper. Two whole months with nonstop auditions, with Maci who was there night after night, day after day helping her reach new points Rachel didn't think she'd survive. Finn, Kurt and even Quinn were there to help her with auditions, telling her what she should work on (if at all anything at all). Sure they weren't trained but Rachel respected their opinions. Even taking Finn's advice when he said she shouldn't wear her ballet flats but the black ankle boots from which she has on for her first interview. Everything was inspected when going on interviews, from your voice right down to what you're wearing.

A long process until finally one of the directors and crew decide to give her chance at being Mary Poppins in the new revival on Broadway. Rachel almost couldn't believe after all her years of trying to make it in on an off-Broadway show she'd been selected as not only Mary Poppins; but on landing a lead role on a Broadway show was a huge accomplishment.

Which is why her fathers, friends and everyone else were coming to the premiere but first Rachel needed to get through the morning.

"You're going to rock the show, I know it."

"Hell yeah but first she's got to get to the interview." Finn leans on the door frame sipping on a cup of coffee. "You're going to be late if you don't go."

"I know, I know but I'm pretty sure I won't see you guys before the premiere tonight." Leaning down she kissed Maci on the cheek. "I'll see you tonight, you better be front row."

"Duh." That Hudson smirk playing on her lips and as Rachel made her round to Finn, he was sporting the same damn look.

"Feel better now that you've found your shoes?" Finn jokes as Rachel takes his mug from him, taking a long careful sip not to spill any and hands back his now empty cup.

"I am complete now, thank you." Kissing his cheek Rachel hurries past him into the living room grabbing her purse. "I think I have everything I need for today, if I think of anything else I'll call you."

"Babe, you like took everything to your dressing room days ago." Finn sets his mug down on the coffee table stepping closer to Rachel, rubbing his hands down her arms to calm her nerves. "You are ready for this, it's in the bag. Just show up to the interview,to the show and let your awesome self do all the work."

"Easier said than done, I feel like I'm going to throw up." Her voice getting caught in her throat just thinking about everything.

"Well..." Finn leans forward catching Rachel's eyes, lowering her voice. "I'm not sure how helpful this could be but they say just picture the audience in their underwear."

"Gross." Rachel swallows shaking her head. "No thank you, middle aged men are not my style."

Looking over his shoulder she sees Maci distracted with Laci at the bar in the kitchen, Rachel's fingers dance around the waist of his pajama pants. Her lust filled eyes catching sight of his playful ones. "But I mean I have heard another solution which involves nounderwear at all and I think I already have one particular person in mind."

"Stop." Finn laughs taking her hands away, pulling her in closer so her chins resting on his chest looking up at him. Pecking her on the lips Finn smirks. "Time for that later, right now you've got to get going."

"I know, so stop being so damn cute." Kissing him once more she let's go and runs over to Maci giving her another hug. Grabbing her duffle bag for after the show Rachel rushes to the front door before turning around once more. "I will see you both tonight, and I'll try to call or see you all before it starts. I doubt that will happen but I will most definitely try to call. Love you both!"

"Love you." Finn smiled placing a hand on Maci's shoulder, both waving Rachel bye. Looking down at Maci, she's looking up at him with this cheshire cat looking smile, sort of creeping him out a little. "What?"

"Nothing." She lies skipping into the kitchen to make herself a new bowl of cereal. "Only a few more hours daddy!"

"Few more hours baby." Finn laughs shaking his head, it's going to be a long day.

Hurrying into the back of the building Rachel thanks the driver, officially releasing him from duty. Stepping into the theater she was greeted by one of her co-stars Fredrick who plays Bert. Giving him a large wave (having already seen him this morning as they did the interview together) Rachel proceeds into her dressing room.

Preparing, Rachel sits on the couch pulling out her script and stage markings so she isn't to forget anything when it's stage time. Though she never would, her nerves would get the best of her if she wasn't studying them to make sure she'd nail this premiere performance.

Around one Rachel couldn't possibly look at the stage markings or go over any more of the songs, needing some fresh air. Throwing on a pair of black UGGS to go with her black leggings and pea coat Rachel opens the backstage door, letting the cold air hit her face. Her phone vibrating in her pocket as she took it out seeing who it was, clicking it over.

"Hey!" Grabbing a seat on one of the benches next to the doors, Rachel tried to get situated.

"No, don't get too comfortable." Kurt's voice came from beside her as he clicked off his phone waiting for Rachel to process that he was next to her. Gasping Rachel jumps up wrapping her arms around his neck pulling him in. "Hey Miss Poppins."

"You have no idea how happy I am to see you." Rachel smiles letting go of him "I have been going stir crazy all day making sure I know all my cues."

"I figured which is why I decided to sweep you away for a quick lunch, to get you away from the madness."

"I don't know..." Rachel hesitates, not really wanting to leave the theater in case someone needed to rehearse with her.

"Come on, an hours at tops." Kurt tries to persuade her which with her stress level as high as it was, didn't take much to convincing.

"Yeah sure!" Rachel holds up a finger. "Let me just go let them know that I stepped out for an hour so they can call me if they need to."

"Okay, I'll be here. Hurry because we don't have much time!" Rachel nods running back into the building, Kurt dialing on his phone waiting until a pick up.

"We're on our way." Rachel doesn't waste any time coming out of the theater before they're on their way to a little bar across the street to grab something to eat.

"You have no idea how happy I am to get out of there. I feel like I've lived there for months and today with all my nerves building up and the stress, I needed to get out of there."

"Figured as much, plus I wanted to get to you before everyone else tonight to tell you how amazing you were on TV this morning!" Rachel blushes hooking her arm through Kurt's own, reliving her amazing experience from just hours ago.

"This morning we have with a few member from the revival of Mary Poppins on Broadway here in our studio. We would like to introduce you to Fredrick Wise, Alan Divine, Margaret Fisher and Rachel Berry. Welcome to the show."

"Thanks so much for having us." Margaret smiles down at the line of cast mates "I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we're really excited to be here introducing the musical as a new cast."

"Why don't we go down the line and introduce yourself and the character you'll be playing." Rachel fidgets in her seat smiling at her castmates who are waving at the camera introducing their own self until it comes to her. Proud to have such a great cast.

"I'm Rachel Berry and I will be playing Mary Poppins."

"So I guess the question of the morning is what's different about the show that will want us to come see it?"

Looking down the line Rachel looks at Margaret whose speaking, nodding and agreeing with what's she saying.

"I also think that now that the whole cast has been recasted we were able to all come in fresh." Rachel adds "For most of us including myself, this is our first musical on Broadway and coming in altogether new was a great opportunity for us all."

"How interesting,whose first musical is this?"

Rachel and Fredrick raise their hands.

"I was in hundreds of musicals and plays growing up at my high school even straight through NYADA, where I graduated. My fathers joke all the time remembering when they thought my dance skills were more superior than my singing. Obviously my dance teacher at NYADA, Cassandra July, would have a very different opinion."

"I had her too." Margaret laughs holding up her finger "In fact bonding over our experience at NYADA was one of main things we had in common."

"Well that and our obsession with Barbra Streisand." Rachel adds, both of them laughing when they remember dressing up as Barbra for the day, going around the city. It was so far one of Rachel's highlights with Margaret and one of the reasons she got along with her so well.

"Any weird pre show rituals you all have?" Mark Phillips one of the interviews asks

"I have a lockdown in my dressing room, some tea for myself and a little classical music. I don't particularly get nervous before a big performance but it's usually what I do that helps me prepare."

"I just have a nice big breakfast and stay in character all day." Alan states

"I'm really obnoxious when it comes to opening day to anything. Like this morning I had to find the specific pair of shoes that I wore to all auditions and callbacks, I'm wearing them right now actually." Rachel flexes her foot showing off her shoes. "I have this thing where I have to wear almost a replica of what it was when I got a part and have a similar day to what it was like when I got it as well. I don't know, it's really cooky and I'm superstitious. I get made fun of at home for it but its worked for me all these years so I'm continuing it."

"I think I'm like Rachel in that way too." Margaret agrees "I also stay with my parents the night before in my childhood bedroom because too I'm superstitious about those things."

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"Pretty sure it was a little boring but you know it was my first interview and as the years go on I'm sure I'll get better."

"More interviews? Cocky are we?" Kurt smirks and Rachel takes the bait

"Well if I'm going to win a Tony for this show then I'm going to have to have to be a better interviewer."

"Oh! A Tony well, aren't you really cocky now?" Kurt opens the door for Rachel who takes the lead into the bar looking around for an empty table.

"Hey, how about over there?" Kurt smiles pointing over to the huge group of people cheering for her, as Rachel recognizes them as her family and friends. They all start running over as Kurt hugs her side, keeping her there. "Surprise!"

Saying hi to the crowd Rachel was happily overwhelmed by everyone there for her support of the musical coming out. Even though Rachel was only able to score four tickets for the premiere everyone else has purchased their own tickets to see her. The audience filled with so much love for her, supporting her dreams as a performer.

"We are so proud of you angel." Hiram praises giving his baby girl a kiss on the cheek "We have been waiting for this day to come, and we knew it was. You're are going to take this show a long way."

"Thank you daddy, dad." Rachel hugs them both "Without you both I wouldn't be here, I have you both to owe this to."

"We're just really glad you didn't become a dancer." Rachel laughs

"You saw the interview?"

"Of course we saw the interview, do you think we'd actually miss our little girls first interview on the small screen? No way, we recorded and put it on Facebook."

"Oh god, you two are so embarrassing." Rachel blushes, just knowing how her fathers could get.

"Just wait until you see all the pictures of you as a baby they were passing around." Finn walks up with a glass of wine for her, kissing her cheek.

Her fathers walk away patting Finn on the back going over to chat with Carole and Burt.

"So lets hear it." Rachel smiles taking a slow sip from her glass.

"Lets hear what?" Finn smirks

"Who planned this?"

"Oh this, well this was all Maci's idea of course." Rachel nods not believing it for a second. "Well with a little help from me. We're having this so you can go have a night out tonight, you've been working hard and deserve a night out with your crew."

"What, no I thought we were having a party at your apartment?"

"Nope we made it for now so it was before the premiere, a little stress reliever and tonight when it's all finished you can go out with your cast."

"Thank you." Rachel presses up on her toes squeezing into the hug. "I mean it thank you for everything these past months. Without you or Maci I wouldn't be here doing any of this."

"Sure you would've." Finn encourages "Singing is in your, like DNA, it's what you're meant to do. You just needed a little push."

Pulling Rachel under his arm, she was so blessed to have all of the people that she has to support her.

"To Rachel!" Finn proposes holding up his glass, Rachel beams in delight. He was so proud of her her and at that moment she was too.

"To Rachel!" Everyone chants, cheering their glasses.

The rest of the afternoon goes on, Rachel leaving to go into hair and makeup for the show leaving everyone to go on and get ready themselves. Hours sped by for Rachel as she is waiting backstage for her cue as the hours seemed to have drug on for Maci who just wanted to see the show. After all the months of preparing for the show as if she were a performer, Maci couldn't wait to see the finished product.

Fidgeting in her seat Maci held onto Laci and Fanny (Rachel's doll, Maci had begged her to get so they could be matching) sitting in between her father and Beth who kept looking over smiling.

"Miss Rachel is going to be so great!" Beth giggles gripping onto Maci's arm in excitement when Finn leans over telling them about five more minutes until curtain.

"The best!" Maci looks up her father who is sharing the same completely identical proud look as her. Holding in the giggles from excitement that just wants to burst from inside her stomach, Maci grips the seat as the opening scene fills the stage.

Sitting at the edge of her seat in anticipation of Rachel coming on the stage Carole sits directly behind her ready to hold her back just in case she forget where she's at. But Finn totally gets it, Maci loves Rachel and she's amazing. Seeing her role model on stage is who so happens to be also dating her father and was once her nanny is pretty awesome. Which is why Finn's absolutely positive Maci won't try to run on stage, she's just really excited.

He doesn't blame Maci for a second.

But when Rachel comes out and Maci looks like she's about the jump up for cheer, Finn grabs onto the bow on the back of her dress.

Just in case because Rachel's striking in her element, right where she belongs.

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"Well, well, well look who we have here!" Juliet Moore announces to the cameras giving Rachel a hug before getting a nice long look at her dress. Rachel's cafe colored corset dress with a layered tulle skirt is stunning against her olive skin and curled hair. "You are looking mighty fine as usual."

Rachel laughs putting a hand on Juliet's arm in appreciation "Well after four of these things, I try to up the dress every time."

"And every time you look more beautiful." Juliet smiles at Rachel "Especially since we've heard you're taking a little break from Mary Poppins."

"Yeah, I've had a wonderful four years with the company performing every night for my fans but I'm taking a year or two for myself." Rachel laughs at that knowing look on Juliet's face. "I'm really just enjoying being a wife right now."

"That's right newlywed, how are things going?"

"Well it's been about seven months since we've gotten back from our honeymoon and things have been so nice. Our whole relationship has been sweet and slow, just getting a chance to grow through one another. Our Maci is growing up so fast and it's just I'm twenty seven and I have so much already, so much love. I'm so happy, taking a two year break was really a no brainer."

"So I'm just going to ask the burning question everyone wants to know. Are you planning on taking those years off to enjoy a little baby time with a certain little bundle of joy?" Juliet smiles holding the microphone closer to Rachels mouth awaiting her answer.

Rachel laughs nodding. "You know it's definitely not out of the cards."

Rachel's publicist comes up saying that she needs to get moving if she's going to go into the awards on time.

"Thank you so much." Rachel hugs Juliet meeting up with Finn who was talking to Fredrick, waiting for his turn with Juliet. Holding up her dress as she walks up to Finn he wraps an arm around her bringing her to his side. "Hey guys."

"Hey gorgeous." Finn kisses her cheek as Fredrick gives Rachel's wrist a squeeze wishing her luck and Finn a 'see you later' for he had to get over to his interview. Finn led Rachel into the backdrop as they posed for the press. A common occurrence since their first appearance together her first year nominated, and every year since.

Leading Rachel into the awards show she gets messages from her fans on Twitter wishing her good luck, messages from her family telling her that she's going 'go get em' and that photos were already all over Tumblr of them.

Ever since her guest role on a hit show last year based in New York, Rachel's career really bloomed gaining support from the teens and awareness to the arts. Even opening a few theaters throughout the city with the help of Kurt and Blaine.

Finding her seat next to some of the greatest performers all the way from people who she's looked up to since she was a little kid, all the way up to some of Broadway's newest stars. One of which was Tina Cohen-Chang, an old friend from NYADA who scored a leading role on a show that premiered about a year ago.

Both of them were up against the same award for 'Best Performance By A Leading Actress in a Musical'. Rachel would like to say she's confident enough to say she'll win it again this year and Tina will have her chance when Rachel's on break, but she can't help but feel a little nervous.

Feeling a little extra pressure on his hand Finn looks at Rachel who gives him a nervous look.

"What's wrong?'

"I'm just a little nervous."

"Are you like going to throw up? Do you need to go to the bathroom? I don't think they have barf bags or something... even though they probably should. Could you imagine how many actors or something get nervous before awards?"

"Finn." Rachel holds up a hand steadying her breathe to control the feeling in her stomach. He stays quiet until she nods. "Most award shows, people know if they've won. But I'm fine and I'll be fine it's just that it's hitting me, I won't be here next year."

"You'll totally win." Finn reassures his wife putting an arm around her chair as they continuously greet others who are going to their seats.

Going through the categories Rachel was a bundle of nerves sitting in her seat. Finn had to hand it to her though because if you didn't know the truth, you'd think she was as solid as a rock. Her smiles and claps of cheer for those whose won before her category would be case and point for why she deserved the award.

Two supporting actors of another play come onto the stage, envelope in hand as they come in to announce the nominees in her category. She sits there gripping Finn's hand as they listen to their provided dialogue and comedic relief for the viewers and audience. Rachel smiles the entire time, her foot tapping under dress unnoticeable for everyone else besides Finn who could feel it against his own leg.

The nominees are announced and as they look up smiling from the envelope Rachel's name is being called out. You'd think that after the numerous times she's had her name called out for a Tony, the feeling a butterflies would go away. But their still there as her mind is fogged with so much joy as she stands.

Finn stands applauding her as she turns and blows him a kiss, before holding her dress as she ascends to the stairs. Hands touched her back in dedication to her win, Rachel smiles at each of them. Giving Tina a special one, until she reaches the stairs up to the stage. With the help of one of the men there she pretends to wipe the sweat off her forehead before taking the award from the two announcers.

Looking out into the audience and knowing the hundreds of thousand others who were tuning in at home.

"Oh wow, thank you so much for all your continued love and support. Honestly without each and every one of you I wouldn't be standing up here today with this award, especially not for the fourth time. Every season when nominations are announced and I honored and blessed to how my work, my love for my works affect each and every one of you. I would also like to thank my cast and crew who without you would be no show. My fathers who raised me to be the strong woman I am today, I love you both very much. My friends who are there with my every step, I love you. To Maci who without her I would have never be where I am today standing here thanking her. To Finn who has been nothing but supportive and being there for me when I didn't think I had anything left in me. I love you both." Rachel see's them pushing for her to cut her speech so she kisses her Tony. "When I come back I cannot wait to show you all my love again through each performance. Thank you."

Blowing a kiss Rachel walks backstage clutching her fourth Tony to her chest as if it were going to be snatched right from her fingertips. Tweeting her fans a thank you she joins Finn back in the seats for the rest of the ceremony, clutching both his hand and the Tony.

The ceremony was uneventful except for the minor tear in a one of the women's dresses from 'The Lion King', who had done so coming back from the bathroom. Getting in the back of a tinted Tahoe with their driver, Rachel nearly collapses in exhaust on Finn who catches her.

"Woah, you okay?" He chuckled wrapping an arm around her to bring her closer. She sighs in content, closing her eyes. "Tired?"

"Mmhm" Rachel nods wrapping her own arms around his middle, snuggling into his shoulder. "So tired... but I know about the surprise party you're throwing so you don't have to worry I'll take a quick nap now so I'll be super energized then."

Peaking out from one eye Rachel laughs at Finn's shocked expression. "You really just can't be surprised can you?"

"What can I say, it's a tradition you know."

"Full of surprises." Finn runs his fingers through her hair and Rachel drifts to sleep. Being awoken about forty five minutes later they are dropped off at their penthouse. Being let in Finn swipes their card for them and Rachel leans against him, still clutching her Tony.

"You know babe, I'm not going to take the thing from you." Finn chuckles as they move up towards the top of the building

"Yeah I know, it's just that it's my last one for a while. I kind of want to cherish it."

"It's not the end of the world you know, you'll get like a thousand more in your lifetime." Finn rubs her arm

"Oh, I know that." She smiles up at him. "I'm really excited for the reason why I'm not going to get any more Tony's, but I'm just bummed a little about the whole not going for the next two years. I've grown very accustomed to them you know."

"Oh, I know." Finn nods remembering the past four years of preparing dresses and then last year when the Tony's fell at the same time they needed to choose a wedding dress to get tailored and a Tony's dress fitted. No it was not a fun time. "Well you can stick it next to my Super Bowl ball."

"Oh yes, your Super Bowl ball." Rachel giggles knowing how proud she felt last year when Finn had took his team all the way, leading them into a win.

"Such an award winning family we are."

"Especially with Maci's contribution with her first place spelling bee certificate framed." Finn puffs out his chest in admiration for their kid as they step out of the elevator. Rachel grips his hand in hers as he reaches for the door handle.

"Well here's to the last walk into my Tony party for the next two years." Rachel could hear the talking behind the door as well as some soft music.

"So let's enjoy it." Finn pushes her lightly, opening the door.

"They're here!" Quinn calls out running from the couch throwing her arms around Rachel.

"Congratulations!" Family and friends call out from around the apartment letting her walk through the door before bombarding her with hugs. Finn slips into the bedroom to change into some casual clothes, letting her talk with their family. Distracting them with her award she slips through going into the bedroom on her own to grab something casual too. A late night dinner with her family and friends is just what she needed to wind down from the fast forward four years she's felt like she's been living in.

Buttoning her jeans Rachel tugs on a loose fitting white t-shirt and throwing her hair into a bun. Washing off her makeup she feels so refreshed and she hadn't even taken a shower yet. The bedroom door opens as Maci slips in running up to Rachel, throwing her arms around her waist squeezing a hug to her.

"You looked so pretty tonight." She smiles up at Rachel, looking like her father more and more each day. "Maybe when you go back to the musical I could go with you and daddy to the Tonys."

"I think that would be an awesome idea. Plus who knows, with your dance and acting classes you might be the new Jane Banks."

Her eyes widen just thinking about that opportunity. "We could be together all the time."

"I would love that." Kissing Maci's forehead she steps away, taking out her earrings placing them in a safe place. "We'll see if we can get you there before then, don't forget you've got school too."

"I know, schools important." Maci tries not to roll her eyes knowing how much Rachel doesn't like it.

"You ready to go face the crazy people?" Rachel turns walking up to Maci who's by the door waiting.

"Hey mom, when are you going to be able to tell you're having a baby?" Maci asks curiously looking at Rachel's stomach as it shows no signs.

Flattening her shirt down she shrugs. "It's still kinda early, I'm only ten weeks so I think we have a couple weeks."

"I'm so excited." She wraps an arm around Rachels waist as they walk out the bedroom door down the hallway into the living room where everyone's sitting around munching on food.

"This is very exciting." Rachel stops to admire everyone who's in her life, looking down at Maci. "Just remember that being Miss Rachel was one a life changing event for me but I love being your mom even more."

"I love you being my mom too." Maci hugs her side, a flash going off that Christine takes nearly blinding the two. But the little girl's too cute to get frustrated with as she runs off giggling, taking more pictures.

Rachel see's her award sitting on the counter and goes over to it, handing it to Maci. Admiring it closely the pair walk over to the mantle, Rachel pointing next to Finn's ball on where to place it. Admiring it she doesn't notice the figure walking up behind until she feels his arms go around her waist. The both of them looking at their own little family accomplishments from Tony awards, to Finns Super Bowl ball, Maci's certificates all the way down to new Lil' Hudson's first sonogram picture framed, all sitting proudly.

Finn nudges Rachel's shoulder with his chin, kissing below her ear before mumbling to her. "You should be warned that Kurt and my mom are already talking to your fathers about the baby shower."

Rachel stifles a laugh because honestly with Kurt she doesn't expect any less.

"Come on." Rachel kisses his cheek, grabbing his hand taking them over the couch where Kurt gapes at one of Hirams ideas. Puck chasing Christine for the camera with Beth and Maci's help in defending the littlest one. The TV on mute as Burt watches the recap on one of the latest games while Quinn wrote everything they all were suggesting. Blaine giving Finn and Rachel a sympathized look, knowing they're in for a long couple of months.

But Rachel's been through some long, hard times and nothing compares to them now that she has her dreams. She owes her happiness to her old self that she's let go of a long time ago. Miss Rachel was a name of the past, Rachel Hudson of the future. A name she's held proud, one which carried a brighter future with her family and friends. A name that's gotten her beyond ever expected, to where she was today.

Loved and a Tony award winner not just once but four times and in counting. Needless to say there wasn't anything stopping her from being happy, just as she deserved with who she loved so much. It was all in the palm of her hands.

Authors Note On Top! Check out Rachel's Tony's dress on my profile! So pretty