Hello! I'm sorry it took me so long. I had to have surgery last week and I was not in the best of moods to write. Thank you guys so much for staying with this story! It makes me smile to see all of the reviews and followers I have gotten for this. Enjoy the last chapter!
"Rachel, we need to talk."
Rachel turned around to see my mother Shelby walking towards her on the gazebo by the lake of McKinley's.
"I don't want to talk about it," Rachel says quietly while turning her head back towards the lake.
"Rachel don't do this. I think we need to talk and we are going to." Shelby scolds, sitting next to her daughter. "Look at me Rachel. Please."
With a huff, Rachel slowly turns over to face Shelby with tears in her eyes. To say Rachel looked terrible was definitely an understatement. She didn't sleep at all since Finn had been fired and she couldn't help but feel heartbroken and upset at what all she caused for her family and friends.
"Rachel, I just want to understand. I raised you right."
Rachel nods her head. "You did. Along with my dads."
"But why would you have a love affair to somebody who is overage? What if he took advantage of you or hurt you?"
Rachel shakes her head. Anger was already going through her body with everything Shelby was saying. "Finn would never do any of that. He loves me. He's made me feel alive again. He is one of the only people who believed in my dreams."
Shelby tilts her head in confusion. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Rachel laughs angrily and reaches into her bag and pulls out her NYADA letter and hands it over to Shelby. Shelby gives her a look of confusion but takes the letter and reads it. After a second, Shelby puts the letter down in shock.
"Rachel, you got into NYADA?" Shelby asked quietly.
Rachel nods. "That's what it says doesn't it?"
"Rachel why didn't you say anything? I didn't even know you auditioned for NYADA."
Rachel sighs. "Because after I auditioned, I lost my dads. I wasn't even sure if I was going even if I did make it because of them. I was also scared to tell you and Russel because of I know you didn't make it in and Russel doesn't care much for the arts. I got scared," Rachel chokes out with tears going down her face. "I got this letter last week. I told Finn about it and e encouraged me to accept. So I'm going to New York. Whether you or Russel like it or not. I can't be stuck here for the rest of my life." Rachel says a bit more firmly.
Shelby's face softens and she reaches for Rachel's hand and squeezes it. "Rachel, I want you to know that you didn't ever have to hide this from me. I would have supported you. Hell, I knew you weren't made for Ohio when I first heard you sing when you were three. Would I have been jealous? Yes. But I know this is your time Rachel. Take it." Shelby encourages.
Rachel wipes her tears and nods. "I plan too. I just feel so empty right now without Finn. I know it was sudden but I feel connected to him. He's my person." Rachel says with more tears going down her face.
Shelby gives her a look of sympathy and squeezes Rachel's hand again. "Rachel, he would want you to do this. If he loved you, he would want you to go to New York."
Rachel gives her a teary smile. "I know. I just…I love him mom. I love him." With that said, a sob escapes Rachel's throat and Shelby pulls her in for a hug and holds her. As her cries fill the air, Rachel feels better knowing she has her mom's support again.
"Quinn?"
Quinn turns around from her mirror in her room to see Kitty coming in with a sullen look on her face. Quinn gives her a look of confusion while Kitty sits on her bed.
"Everything okay Kitty?" Quinn asks.
Kitty stares at her for a second before she shakes her head. "You and Rachel were right….Brody is not a good guy."
Quinn then gets up from her spot by the mirror and sits next to Kitty and wraps an arms around her. "What happened?"
Kitty turns her head to look at her. "I found out a few things about him. I went over the other night and I saw him in bed with another woman. Thank god, I didn't give the V to him."
Quinn rubs her amrs gently. "Kitty, I'm sorry. I knew you liked him. But-"
"I also heard that he touched you." Kitty admits softly.
Quinn freezes in shock. "How did you find out?" Quinn asks softly.
"I was so upset that I decided to take a walk to try and relax. I ran into a woman named Mercedes. She saw me upset and she took me back to her room and we talked. When were you going to tell me you were friends with some of the staff here?"
Quinn only shrugs and encourages her to go on.
Kitty takes a deep breath before continuing. "She told me that you were touched by Brody without your permission. She also told me that you didn't want anyone to know, but she flet like she needed to tell me so I could keep an eye out for myself that way I didn't get hurt like you did. Quinn, I'm sorry for not listening to you. I hope you're not mad at Mercedes or me."
Kitty has tears going down her face and Quinn pulls her in for a hug. Whispering into Kitty ear, she says "Kitty, I'm not mad at you at all. Or Mercedes. I just didn't want you to settle for somebody like Brody. You deserve somebody so much better. I'm just glad nothing big happened between you two that could cause even deeper heartbreak."
Kitty then pulls away and gives her a smile. "You really are the best sister ever. You know that right?"
The girls then share a laugh.
"So who is this guy you kissed?" Kitty asks.
Quinn shakes her head. "It doesn't matter anymore Kitty. He's gone. There's nothing I can do about it now."
"You love him don't you?"
Quinn sighs and shakes her head again. "I thought I did. But now I'm not sure. I've never felt this way about anybody before. Not even when I was dating Biff."
"Yeah, what happened with that? You said you would tell me why you guys broke up so fast. What was going on with that?" Kitty asks curiously.
Quinn stares at Kitty for a long moments before she speaks. "Kitty, during my freshman year of college, I got pregnant."
Kitty eyes went wide at the information. "Are you trying o tell me that Biff didn't take it well?"
Quinn nodded and let out a shaky laugh. "You are so dumb kitty. But you're smart. Yeah that's why."
"Why didn't you say anything?"
Quinn sighs and looks down at her hands as tears start to fall. "When Rachel lost her dads, I lost my baby. I was so stressed about whether or not to tell you and our family. I lost it. I didn't want to be in the way of Rachel's recovery and so I just kept it a secret."
Kitty then grabs her hand and squeezes it. "Quinn, just because Rachel was going through a hard time, doesn't mean that your feeling should have been put on the back burner. We care about you."
Quinn let out another small watery laugh. "Puck said the same thing."
"You really liked him didn't you?"
"I never felt more alive before when I was with him."
Kitty then pulls Quinn for a hug as Quinn lets out more tears.
Having a supportive sister rocks.
"Hey man, what's up?"
Puck turns to see Finn coming in from his morning run. Since both of them were fired, Finn and Puck decided to rent a small apartment they could afford form the money they had left over from their jobs. It wasn't a lot, but it would be enough until they found other jobs.
"Not much. You?" Puck asks.
Finn sighs and grabs a bottle of water from the small fridge and sits on in the arm chair. "Can't stop thinking about Rachel. I miss her so much."
Puck nods and turns back to the T.V. "I can tell. You're in deep."
"I know. I love her", Finn says quietly.
Puck's eyes grow wide. "You love her?"
Finn nods. "I do. Why do you sound so surprised?"
Puck shakes his head. "I just wanted to be sure that I heard you right," he lied.
Finn gives him an amused look. "Puck, I heard you had a crush on Quinn. No need to lie man."
Puck then looks around the room avoiding Finn's face. "I don't know what you're talking about. You know me, no girl ever holds me done."
"Except for Quinn."
"Except for Quinn, but- Hey!" Puck exclaims. Finn then lets out a laugh.
"HA! I got you to admit it!" Finn points out.
Puck sighs and rubs his head. "Is it that obvious?" he asks quietly.
Finn nods in response. "I can tell you miss her."
Puck shakes his head. "I never felt this way about any girl before. Quinn is a total badass Finn once you get to know her. She's beautiful, smart, and tough. All of that in one girl is hard to find."
Finn lets out a low whistle. "You sound like you love her."
Puck looks up at Finn. How could Finn read him so easily? Maybe Finn was right. Maybe he did. Actually the more he thought about Quinn, the more he realized he loved everything about her. Her smile. Her talent. Her personality. Everything. "What if I do?" Puck asks quietly.
"What do you think you need to do?" Finn asks back.
Puck thought for a minute. He wanted to tell Quinn. But how? She was pissed at him. How was he going to tell her and get her to listen.
Then it hit.
"That talent show!" Puck exclaims.
Finn gives him a look of confusion. "How in the hell are you going to do that?"
Puck smirks. "Quinn and I were supposed to perform a number together. Well, I'm going to go there and I'm going to dance that dance with her. You could go with me dude. You know, see Rachel."
Finn eyes went wide. "Shit! I forgot that I signed Rachel up to do a solo by herself! She doesn't even know, she's performing!"
Puck's smirks turns even bigger. "Well, looks like we both have to go now. I don't care what Sandy says or does but we need to go."
Finn nods. "Yeah. You're right. But I have something in mind and I'm going to need your help with it."
The day of the talent show came very slowly for both Rachel and Quinn. Both of them really wanted to go home but the whole family was paid up till the end of the summer. They had no choice.
Rachel and Quinn tense up when they see Brody walk past them. Kitty has a look of dark hate. Russel who is sitting next to Kitty, doesn't take notice in the girls' behavior and gets up.
"Brody, hold on!" Russell says as Brody stops to look at him. Reaching into his pocket, Russell pulls out a check made out to Brody. With a smile he says, "Good luck with the rest of your college career son."
Brody smiles and takes the check. "Thank you sir. Oh, and thank you for your help with Brittney. I'm sure you've dealt with those kind of situations before."
Russell eyes furrow in confusion. "What?"
"I'm sure Brittney has slept with other people besides me. She's not that smart. She just wanted to –"Before Brody could finish, Russell takes the check right out of Brody's hands.
Russell then sits down and rubs his forehead, feeling very guilty.
At the current moment, the staff and other performers from the talent show were singing a traditional goodbye song. As they were performing, Rachel could see the entertainment staff behind the tables by the doors with sullen looks on their faces.
Quinn then grabs Rachel's hand and squeezes it. Rachel then gives her a small smile.
Just a little bit longer and then you're home free.
"Rachel? Is that Finn and Puck? Quinn asks, snapping Rachel out of her thoughts. Turning around, she saw Finn and Puck giving quick hugs and high fives to some of the entertainment staff. Rachel and Quinn's breathing stops by the time Finn and Puck make their way over to them. Russel turns to them at full attention but Shelby puts a steady hand on his shoulder. They doesn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Finn then grabs her hand and pulls her out of the chair. Looking deep into her eyes, he says "Nobody puts Rachel Berry in the corner." At that said, Finn pulls Rachel up to the stage with him. Rachel could only follow.
Quinn then turns to Puck with a questioning look. She opens her mouth to speak but Puck puts a finger to her lips. With a sweet smile, Puck says. "Trust me. I'm not going anywhere." Puck then grabs Quinn hands and pulls her to the dance floor.
Finn steps up on the stage with Rachel causing the song the current groups was singing to stop.
Finn then grabs the microphone from the microphone stand set up on there and begins to speak.
"Hi. Umm, sorry about the interruption. But my entertainment staff always does the last act. But this year, somebody told us not too. Well, if I was going to let them have their way, it wouldn't serve the people who go here to McKinley's justice and they would miss true talent. So, right now, I'm going to sing with a one of a kind partner. One who's taught me how to be the person I've been made to me. Rachel Berry. Along with Rachel Berry, I'm going to have Noah Puckerman and Quinn Fabray dance with this song. Because of these ladies are sure talented."
The lights then dim and Rachel follows Finn to the side of the stage.
"Finn, what are we doing? I-" Rachel begins.
"You know Time of my Life right?" Finn asks.
"Yes. But how-"
Finn then cuts her off with a kiss. His kiss is tender and gentle and it erases Rachel's memory of all the questions she has for him.
When Finn pulls away, he cups her cheek. "Trust me."
Rachel could only nod as Finn goes to the other side of the stage with a microphone in hand.
The music then starts to play and Finn starts to sing while making his way over to Rachel. Quinn stands in the middle of dance floor waiting for Puck with a confused look on her face.
Now I've had the time of my life
No, I never felt like this before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
Rachel sings when Finn makes her way over to Finn and he gives her a half smile as she starts to sing. Puck dips Quinn and lifts her arm up to wrap around his neck.
'Cause I've had the time of my life
And I owe it all to you
As Rachel sings, Puck spins Quinn out and he starts to dance with her. Quinn can't help but smile as she hears the entertainment staff start to sing in the background.
I've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone to stand by me
We saw the writing on the wall
And we felt this magical fantasy
Now with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it secretly
So we take each others hand
'Cause we seem to understand the urgency
Just remember
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love
Because I've had the time of my life
No, I never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
'Cause I've had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
Till I found the truth
And I owe it all to you
Finn reaches over to grab Rachel's hand and smiles as he stares into her eyes. Rachel beams at him in return and intertwines their fingers together.
Now I've had the time of my life
No, I never felt this way before (never felt this way)
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
I've had the time of my life
No, I never felt this way before (never felt this way)
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
'Cause now I've had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
Till I found the truth
And I owe it all to you
Finn kisses Rachel as the audience applauds out loud and he quickly takes her off the stage. Quinn goes to join them but Puck quickly grabs her hand.
"Nope. We gotta a dance to do. The entertainment staff is helping us," Puck says with a smirk.
"Puck-"Quinn starts hesitant.
"Trust me." Puck states softly.
Kurt then comes up on stage followed by Santana, Brittney and Mercedes. Rachel and Quinn can't help but be amazed as they both hear Kurt start to sing for the first time since they meet him. Puck presses a kiss to Quinn's nose as he starts to do a complicated dance solo while Quinn does hers as well.
Rah rah ah-ah-ah!
Ro mah ro-mah-mah
Gaga ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance
I want your ugly
I want your disease
I want your everything
As long as it's free
I want your love
Love-love-love
I want your love
I want your psycho, your vertigo shtick
Want you in my rear window
Baby you're sick, I want your love
Love-love-love, I want your love (Love-love-love, I want your love)
You know that I want you
And you know that I need you
I want it bad, bad romance
Puck twirls Quinn and breaks into a fast tango with her. Both of their eyes never leaving each other.
I want your love and
I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh!)
I want your love and
All your lovers revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh! Oh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh!
Caught in a bad romance
Walk, walk fashion baby, work it move that bitch crazy
Walk-walk fashion baby, work it move that bitch crazy
Walk-walk fashion baby, work it move that bitch crazy
Walk-walk passion baby, work it I'm a free bitch baby
As Quinn dances with Puck, she manages to glance over at her dad. Her dad is staring at her with a look that she can't name. Kitty has a big smile on her face and Shelby looks happy as well.
I want your love
And I want your revenge
I want your love
I don't wanna be friends
(J'veux ton amour et je veux ta revanche j'veux ton amour)
I don't wanna be friends, I don't wanna be friends
I don't wanna be friends, I don't wanna be friends
Want your bad romance (caught in a bad romance) want your bad romance
I want your love and
I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh!)
Want your bad romance
Caught in a bad romance
Want your bad romance
Oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh! Want your bad romance
Caught in a bad romance
Puck lifts Quinn into the air and spins her around as the song draws near to the end.
Rah rah ah-ah-ah!
Ro mah ro-mah-mah
Gaga ooh-la-la!
Want your bad romance
Puck dips Quinn and the whole audience gives them a round of applause with Puck and Quinn try to catch their breath.
"Wow." Quinn breathes.
Puck gives her a small smile and continues to holds Quinn in the same position. "I'm sorry," he says quietly.
Quinn stares up at him in confusion. "For what?"
Puck takes a deep breath. "For being such an ass. Quinn, you are the most beautiful person I've ever meet. And I'm sorry I ever let you go that easy. That is something I will never do again. If you'll have me."
Quinn stares at him in shock. Then all the feelings she felt for Puck came up once again. This time she knew these feelings were right.
With tears in her eyes, Quinn whispers "Did you love me?" referring to everything they've been through.
Puck smiles and he brings a hand to cup her cheek while the other one is wrapped around her waist. "Yes. Especially now."
Quinn lets out a shaky laugh and Puck kisses her deeply. Puck guides to her to a standing position and then lifts her off the ground again still kissing her.
A few seconds later, Puck pulls away. "Come on. Let's go. Your sister is going to perform."
"What? Does Rachel know?" Quinn asks as Puck takes her off the stage.
Puck turns to smirk at her. "Nope."
On the other side of the stage, Finn grabs a microphone as the stage lights dies down to one single spotlight.
"Here," Finn says as he gives it to Rachel. "It's your turn."
Rachel looks at him shocked. "Finn, I don't know."
"Stop. You've worked all summer long for this moment. The band knows just about any song there is out there and they will play whatever you want. Just go for it." Finn says firmly.
Rachel could only nod. With her head held high up, Rachel made her way to the stage.
Rachel could only think of one song that she was feeling right at that moment. Then, opening her mouth, Rachel started to sing.
There were nights when the wind was so cold
That my body froze in bed
If I just listened to it
Right outside the window
There were days when the sun was so cruel
That all the tears turned to dust
And I just knew my eyes were
Drying up forever (forever)
The faces of Rachel's fathers appear in her mind. Rachel can't help but smile. She knows they would love it.
I finished crying in the instant that you left
And I can't remember where or when or how
And I banished every memory you and I had ever made
But when you touch me like this
And when you hold me like that
I just have to admit
That it's all coming back to me
When I touch you like this
When I hold you like that
It's so hard to believe but
It's all coming back to me
(It's all coming back, it's all coming back to me now)
Rachel remembers all of her performing she did in high school and the feelings she felt as her singing gets stronger.
There were moments of gold
And there were flashes of light
There were things I'd never do again
But then they'd always seemed right
There were nights of endless pleasure
It was more than any laws allowed
Baby Baby
Finn then comes into her mind. Rachel turns to glance as Finn who is staring at her in awe and with a smile on his face. Rachel smiles at him as she sings.
If I kiss you like this
And if you whisper like that
It was lost long ago
But it's all coming back to me
If you want me like this
And if you need me like that
It was dead long ago
But it's all coming back to me
It's so hard to resist
And it's all coming back to me
I can barely recall
But it's all coming back to me now
But it's all coming back
Rachel then turns to Quinn and Puck. Quinn gives her an encouraging smile while Puck gives her a thumbs up.
There were those empty threats and hollow lies
That whenever you'd try to hurt me
I'd just hurt you even worse and so much deeper
There were hours that just went on for days
When alone at last we'd count up all the chances
That were lost to us forever (forever)
But you were history with the slamming of the door
And I made myself so strong again somehow
And I never wasted any of my time on you since then
But if I touch you like this
And if you kiss me like that
It was so long ago
But it's all coming back to me
If you touch me like this
And if I kiss you like that
It was gone with the wind
But it's all coming back to me
(It's all coming back, it's all coming back to me now)
There were moments of gold
And there were flashes of light
There were things we'd never do again
But then they'd always seemed right
There were nights of endless pleasure
It was more than all your lousy love
Baby, Baby, Baby
When you touch me like this
And when you hold me like that
It was gone with the wind
But it's all coming back to me
When you see me like this
And when I see you like that
Then we see what we want to see
All coming back to me
The flesh and the fantasies
All coming back to me
I can barely recall
But it's all coming back to me now
Rachel then turns to her family out in the crowd. Shelby has a beaming smile along with Kitty. Russell still has an unreadable look on his face.
If you forgive me all this
If I forgive you all that
We forgive and forget
And it's all coming back to me
When you see me like this
When I see you like that
We see just what we want to see
All coming back to me
The flesh and the fantasies
All coming back to me
I can barely recall
But its all coming back to me now
(It's all coming back to me now)
And when you kiss me like this
(It's all coming back to me now)
And when I touch you like that
(It's all coming back to me now)
and If you do it like this
(It's all coming back to me now)
And if we …
The audience then bursts into applause and stands up to give her a standing ovation. Rachel nods politely before quickly going off the stage. Finn opens his arms for her and she immediately goes into them.
Finn then pulls away and he cups her face in his hands and kisses her deeply. "You were amazing," he says.
Rachel laughs out a shaky laugh while tears roll down her face and she kisses him deeply. Finn lifts her into his arms and spins her around. She had missed him so much.
When Finn puts her down, Rachel whispers against his lips. "I love you."
Finn beams and kisses her again. "I love you too Rach," he breathes.
"Rachel! You were amazing!"
Rachel turns around to see Quinn and Puck coming towards them hand in hand. Rachel smiles at the sight of them together. Quinn gives Rachel a hug followed by Finn. After pulling away from Finn she says, "Take care of my sister. She deserves the best."
Finn nods. "I promise."
"Good. Because I will come after you if you don't."
Just then they both a heard a voice from behind them.
"You guys were wonderful out there."
Turning around, both couples saw Russell standing there. Walking towards Finn and Puck, he says "I know Puck didn't get Brittney in trouble. I also know you guys weren't trying to take advantage of my daughters. And when I'm wrong I say I'm wrong. I apologize"
Turning to Quinn he says "I'm sorry I have been avoiding you. Quinn, I love you and I'm sorry." Then going towards Rachel he says "Your mother told me last night about NYADA. Rachel, I'm so proud of you. If that's where you want to go, then go. You have the talent to do it."
With beaming smiles, Rachel and Quinn pull Russell into a hug. Russell chuckles and hugs them back before shaking hands with Finn and Puck.
Kurt then comes running to them. "Guys! The audience wants an encore!"
"Seriously?" Finn asks before running to the side of the stage with Rachel, Quinn and puck in tow. Sure enough, the audience was wanting an encore.
Turning to Rachel and Quinn, Finn asks. "You guys want to join us for an encore?"
Rachel and Quinn could only look at each other and smile.
There was only right answer.
The lights are dark. Then as the spotlights come on, the whole entertainment staff starts singing with Finn and Rachel in lead.
Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
She loves to laugh
She loves to sing
She does everything
She loves to move
She loves to grove
She loves the lovin' things
The boys and girls split on stage with Rachel leading the girls and Finn leading the boys. Rachel pretends to pull Finn close.
It won't be long, yes till you're alone
When your lover, oh, he hasn't come home
Cause he's lovin', he's touchin',
He's squeezin' another
Finn spins Rachel towards him and he kisses her temple before releasing her.
Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
She said, Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na
The audience stands up to clap while Puck walks forward on the right side of the stage while Quinn walks to the left side of the stage. Turning to Quinn, he starts to sing.
I was alone
I never knew
What good love could do
Quinn smiles and walks over to Puck as she sings.
Ooh, then we touched
Then we sang
About the lovin' things
Cause he's lovin', he's touchin',
He's squeezin' another
Puck then picks Quinn up and twirls her bridal style as the entertainment staff starts to sing again.
Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
She said, Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Rachel and Quinn both look at each other smile. It felt wonderful to perform together.
Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
He said, Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
She said, Any way you want it
That's the way you need it
Any way you want it
The audience bursts into the biggest applause for of the night. Rachel and Quinn looks out to see Russell hollering and Shelby clapping along with Kitty. Turning to Finn, Rachel wraps her arms him in a hug which Finn reciprocates it while Quinn kisses Puck.
This was one awesome summer to remember.
Ten years later
"Christopher Hiram Hudson and Austin LeRoy Hudson! Get back here this minute!"
Christopher and Austin could only laugh as their mother tries to go after them only to be stopped by Finn.
"Don't even think about it Rachel." Finn says firmly.
Rachel turns to glare at him with her hands on her hips. "Please Finn. I'm not even that pregnant yet!"
Finn then presses his lips to hers until the angry look on her face relaxed into a smile. When he pulled away, Rachel shakes her head. But she was smiling. The pregnancy hormones are something that Finn had learned more about when Rachel was pregnant with their twin boys. They had their twins just after a year and a half of marriage. One thing he learned was that his kisses could calm Rachel down in certain moments.
"Relax. They are just having fun. It's our summer vacation," Finn says gently.
Rachel could only nod before another voice reached their ears.
"Finn! Rachel! Hey!"
Rachel and Finn turn to see Noah and Quinn walking over. Quinn and Noah had been married for three years.
Rachel beams and goes over to hug her sister and brother-in-law. "Hey! It's so good to see you guys!" Pulling away from Puck, Rachel puts a hand over Quinn's stomach. "How is my niece doing?"
Quinn smiles and puts her hands on her round stomach. "Beth is doing great. She's a big daddy's girl. Quinn then reaches out and puts her hands on Rachel's stomach. "How is my niece doing?"
Rachel beams. "She's good. Kind of small though for her age."
Puck then interrupts them. "You guys ready to go to the cabin?"
Rachel and Quinn could only smile.
Ever since that summer night where both of the couples started dating without any secret, all lives changed. Rachel went to NYADA and got married at 23 just a few months after graduating. Finn went to New York University to become a teacher and got a teaching position and was able to finish graduate school.
Quinn and Puck went to California and Quinn graduated from Yale while Puck got involved in the fire department up at California. He also got a part time job as a dance instructor for weddings. They supported each other and lived together until Puck asked Quinn to marry him after five years of dating. Now they have been married for almost four years and they were expecting their first child.
Things got easier with Russell. Quinn and Russell spent more time together and they healed some wounds between them. Brittney also healed up with the help of Russell and continued dancing at McKinley's with Santana. Kurt and Blaine became the managers of the entertainment staff after Finn and Puck left to go be with Rachel and Quinn.
After Quinn and Noah got married, both couples decided to visit McKinley's for a family reunion. It would mostly be Rachel, Finn, Quinn, Puck and other immediate family members.
"Rachel! Quinn! It's so good to see you guys!"
Rachel and Quinn turn to see Kitty coming forward. Rachel and Quinn wrap her sister in a hug.
"Kitty, how are you?" How's Artie?" Quinn asked.
Kitty beamed at the mention of her soon-to-be husband. Kitty had met Artie when she went to New York. Artie was study film at an New York Film Academy.
"He's good. They want him to direct some kind of musical. More details will be soon to follow, I'm sure. Come on, Mom and Dad are waiting."
Rachel goes to follow Kitty but before Quinn could move, Puck pulls Quinn in for a kiss. Quinn giggles against his lips and pulls away.
"What was that for?" Quinn asks softly.
Puck shrugs. "I just felt like kissing you. I can do that you know."
Quinn shakes her head and smiles. "I love you."
"I love you too."
That night Finn and Rachel were laying hammock. Rachel was laying next o his side while Finn had one arm wrapped around her waist and the other stroking her little bump.
Pressing his lips to her temple, he whispered. "What are you thinking about?"
Rachel turned her head to look at him. "You. I mean. I can't believe it's been ten years since I first meet you."
Finn smiles. "That was the best summer ever."
Rachel beams and kisses Finn. "I love you."
"I love you too. And our kids and our baby too." Finn whispers.
Rachel kisses Finn again as he holds her. She couldn't believe that an amazing man like Finn would come into her life. He really was the best husband and Father a girl could ask for. They had two wonderful kids and a third child on the way. As Rachel kisses Finn, she knows there was no place she rather be. As Finn kisses her back, she knows he feels the exact same way.
It really was a summer to remember.
And one more story is done. I'm so sorry this took me so long to finish. I have been very busy. I had surgery last week and was needing to recover and I moved back to school.
Now here is the bad news. This might be my last story. I have started my junior year in college and I am going to be very busy. I wanted to finish this story because you guys encouraged me to finish it through your wonderful reviews. But I need to focus on school and my new job. It has been awesome writing for you guys and I hope you guys check out my other stories. I may come back but I may not. But for right now, I must tell you guys goodbye. Feel free to PM me! I still read fanfics on here! Thank you guys for being awesome. Reviews are love to me!
-Caroline