Rachel rested peacefully in Jesse's arms, breathing so softly that it was even possible that she was sleeping.

"Babe ... even though I really like when we are so ... close ... "He said, hoarsely," I think we agreed to spend the afternoon looking for songs for your audition, right? "

"Sure." She said, almost whispering. "But you must understand, I spent a whole week away from my boyfriend and I was missing him." Her voice took on a mischievous tone.

"Oh, you can be sure it was worst for me ... In fact, I had a miserably long week because I couldn't go to Lima for a single day to see you. "He sighed in her hair.

"I bet those VA kids paid for it." She laughed.

"Just a little bit." His laugh was even higher, pulling her closer. "But now you're here, in my bed, all is well."

"Everything is perfect, I'd say." She added, snuggling up in it.

"And for the audition, what do you have in mind? We don't need to stand up, or dress up, to start thinking about something. "

"Well .." she turned to him, still lying in bed, "I was thinking of using Don't rain on my parade, as I have already told you. It's kind of my song, Jesse, you know ... "

"And rightfully so, I disagree with you. Rachel, this is the most important moment of your life, until now. I even agree that you can use this song for the auditions on Tisch or Juilliard, but not in NYADA. Look, Carmen Tibideaux who made my audition. She's a Broadway star, you know. And she isn't easily impressed. It was necessary to go beyond my best to start a laudatory review of her. I never felt so worn out. And going to the safe route isn't going to impress her, because as she put her eyes on you, will expect you to do so, Barbra.

"Okay. You have a point. But Jesse, tell me something. If you have already achieved a full scholarship to UCLA, which was where you wanted to be, why devote so much of an audition that wouldn't in any way? "

"First, Shelby still thought it was possible to persuade me to change my mind and go to NY. She thought Broadway was my place, and perhaps she was even right, once is that I'll be trying next year. Second, I wouldn't allow me to fail or cower before a performance. Being successful on the lookout for a NYADA would be more like a prize for me, a fifth national championship, you might say. "

"I understand," she said thoughtfully.

"The point, Rachel, is that even if I were convinced that I was going to UCLA, have a good performance in the auditions from other schools was something I considered important, to keep my levels, proving, I think to myself, that I was good enough to be anywhere. "

"You are good enough to be in any great school. And you should try again. "She said, stroking his cheek with the back of her hand.

"I know I'm good, Rach. I just think college isn't something for me. "

"You know what I think? I think you're afraid to fail again. But you won't, babe, you know why? Because I'll be with you, to help you in all classes that you consider boring and unnecessary. "

"Rachel, we've had this conversation. And I said I don't want to go back to college. And now we return to the main point of this conversation: the perfect song to your audition. "His voice was emphatic.

"Okay. So you think I shouldn't sing Don't rain on my parade for Mrs. Tibideaux. What do you suggest then? "

"Well, I was thinking of something this week. But it will require much work from you ... "

"You know I'm not lazy, Jesse ..." she rolled her eyes.

"Of course I know. One of the reasons why I love you: you don't hesitation in approaching work hard. Remember when you sang Get it Right in regionals, last year? I just watched on Youtube, but I was fascinated. I had never seen you so ... great. That was you and only you. Your song, your voice, your feelings. "He said, flush with adoration in his voice.

"So ... I must sing Get it right in my audition for NYADA?" She asked, almost rhetorically.

"No. .. you must compose a new original song for your audition. Something that Madame Tibideaux never even had a chance to hear before. "He said with excitement.

"Jesse! This is brilliant, of course, but I don't know if I can again. "The tone of her voice faded.

"Of course you can. You can do everything, Rachel Berry, and definitely you'll be able to compose this song, you know why? Cause I'll be helping you.

Her facial expression was tense. Rachel didn't know if that was true, but the Jesse's excitement and confidence were simply contagious.

"All right! Let's dress up and we start working on it, then. You can take your stand on the piano! "She exclaimed eagerly.

"That's my girl, always in charge." He said, giving a tender kiss on her lips before getting up.