Author's Note: Sorry about the lack of update. I ended up having a medical issue that required surgery and a lengthy recovery which put me VERY behind in school.

Part 11

Rachel fidgeted in her seat as the lawyer from her father's firm went over everything with them. There was a lot of legalize being thrown around, but she was pretty sure that everything was in their favor. She kept glancing at Puck as he was listening to Mr. Smith with his full attention.

"…and in conclusion," Mr. Smith finished, "Noah and Rachel hold all the legal cards here. Ms. Fabray does not have a leg to stand on so to speak."

"So we are doing everything possible?" Rachel asked.

"Short of the two of you being married," Mr. Smith smiled at me, "there is nothing else you could do."

"Being married would help our case?" Rachel asks.

"Well," Mr. Smith reluctantly answered, looking at my father, "legally speaking, a married couple would have a much stronger case, but as I just stated, you and Noah have nothing to worry about."

"But being married would make the case that much stronger?" Rachel pushed.

Mr. Smith looked between Rachel, Puck and Mr. Berry, obviously not sure how to answer.

"Now Rachel," her father began.

"No Daddy," Rachel interrupted. "I promised Noah that we would do everything in our power to keep Beth. We are both 18."

"What are you saying, Rachel?" Puck asked.

"I think we should get married," Rachel stated very seriously. "I love you and I think you love me. We plan on raising Beth together. This will lock in our commitment to Beth and a future for our family."

"I do love you," Puck replied, taking her hand, "but I don't want you to throw away your future on me. I'm a screw up. I ruin everything I come into contact with. I need you around to make sure I don't screw up Beth, but you deserve so much better then me."

"You are NOT a screw up!" Rachel glared at Puck. "Yes, you have made mistakes, but who hasn't? My future changed as soon as Shelby placed Beth in my arms. She is our daughter. To be honest, this isn't even a spur of the moment idea either. I thought of it last night after I went to bed and spent several hours and a few pro/con lists thinking about it. I still have them at home if you want to see them." An idea seemed to hit Rachel and her eyes got very wide, "Unless, of course, you don't want to. I'm sorry Noah…I didn't think…"

"Hold it right there, Rach," Puck interrupted. "To be honest, the thought crossed my mind before last night. Not in this fucked up way, but as something that might happen in the future, maybe after college. But I don't want you rushing into something just because you are worried about Beth."

"Kids," Mr. Berry interrupted. "Why don't we take this conversation back home? Thank you, John, for all your help. I'll call you later for an update."

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