Okay, here's chapter 20 :) Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think.

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It was now late March. All focus was now on Nationals. The group didn't know much about Nationals this year. They knew it was in New York and was in June, dates still needed to be confirmed. Finn had been keeping himself busy lately. He stopped playing sports in his spare time. All Finn's focus was on work, school, getting ready for the baby arriving and spending time with Rachel.

Right now they were in the auditorium, starting early rehearsals for Nationals. They already started on the dancing and they were coming up with ideas for songs. It was Sunday morning. The group came to the school for an extra dance rehearsal.

Everyone was there, except for Rachel. Finn looked around and wondered why Rachel wasn't there.

"Okay guys, I know we have a few weeks left until Nationals but if we want to win we have to work hard. Starting now." Mr Schue said as he looked around the room. "Where's Rachel?"

"Here!" Rachel said as she walked in. "I'm so sorry I'm late. My mom didn't want me to drive so she took me here. She's going to do some work here during rehearsals."

"Where's Beth?" Puck asked.

"At her babysitters house." Rachel replied.

"Rachel, are you okay?" Quinn asked, noticing that Rachel looked tired and pale.

Rachel just nodded. "I'm fine. I have a headache and I didn't sleep well last night."

"Rachel, you don't have to stay here today. You can go home if you want." Mr Schue said.

Rachel shook her head. "I'm okay. I want to stay."

Mr Schue nodded, knowing Rachel wouldn't change her mind. "Okay guys. I'm going to get the music ready so you guys can practice."

"Hey, are you sure your okay?" Finn asked as he put his arm around Rachel.

Rachel nodded. "I'm okay. Just this really bad headache and I don't feel well."

"You feel sick?" Finn asked, starting to get worried.

"Not sick, I just feel tired." Rachel said.

"Is it the baby?"

Rachel looked down at her visible baby bump and placed her hand over it. "No, I'm sure the baby is fine. It was kicking like crazy last night."

"I just don't want you or the baby sick." Finn said before placing a kiss on Rachel's head.

"Okay, I want all the boys up here to practice." Mr Schue said.

"I'll see you later." Finn said before kissing Rachel.

Quinn ran over to Rachel and grabbed her hand. "The girls are going to sit at the side of the stage and watch the boys practice. Wanna join us?"

Rachel smiled and nodded.

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The girls were sitting together in a circle at the side the stage. Quinn and Rachel were sitting against the wall.

"I have to say, since the boys have a separate rehearsal. I think that proves us girls are better dancers." Santana said with a smile as she watched the boys.

Rachel moaned as she leaned forward and put her head into her hands. "My headache is getting worse."

"Rachel, I think you should go home." Quinn said as she put her arm around Rachel.

Rachel shook her head. "I don't want to stay home. I just have to much on my mind. I need a distraction."

"You look like you haven't slept in days." Santana said.

"I feel like it." Rachel replied.

"What's it like?" Sugar asked. "You know, being pregnant?"

"Well it's nice when you can feel it moving, knowing it's there and it's okay." Quinn said.

"What does it feel like when the baby kicked or moves?" Tina asked.

"Well for me it feels like butterflies." Rachel said with a small smile. "I just wish I could enjoy being pregnant and not have to worry about anything."

"What do you mean?" Mercedes asked.

"It's just everytime I get excited about the baby coming, I get stressed over something like money or college." Rachel said with a sigh.

"I know how stressful it can be, Rachel." Quinn said. "Try to be excited."

Rachel nodded. "I know. It's just I want to do a good job raising my baby. I worried that I won't be able to do it."

"Rachel, take it one day at a time. Getting stressed won't help. Besides, your going to be an amazing mom." Mercedes said with a comforting smile.

"Mercedes is right. You and Finn are going to be great parents. You know, I'm going to help you in whatever way I can."

Rachel looked at Quinn and gave her a small smile. "I know but you need to focus on college too."

"It will be okay, Rachel." Santana said with a smile. "I have a feeling that baby is going to be just like you."

Rachel smiled as she put her hand on her stomach. "I can't wait to see my baby for the first time. I wonder if it will look like me or Finn."

"Well, since it kicked for the first time during the curtain call, I know it has your personality." Quinn said. Rachel laughed.

"For some reason, I think your going to have a boy." Mercedes said.

Santana nodded. "Same, I think it's a boy."
Rachel smiled. "We'll find out in a few months."

"Girls, Mr Schue wants us to practice our group number now." Finn said as he walked over to them.

The girls stood up and walked onto the stage. Finn took Rachel's hands and helped her up.

"How's your headache?" He asked as they walked onto the stage.

"Still there. Don't worry I'm fine." Rachel said.

Rachel stood at the back of the stage on front of Santana. Finn walked to the other side of the stage.

"Okay guys, I have to talk to Ms Corcoran. So Mike will lead the rehearsals while I'm gone." Mr Schue said before he walked out of the auditorium.

Rachel moaned and put her hand to her head. Santana noticed and started to get worried. "You okay, Rachel?"

Rachel nodded. "I just feel dizzy. I'll be okay."

They started doing their routine. Santana kept a close eye on Rachel.

Nearly halfway into their routine, the group heard Santana scream. "GUYS!"

When they turned around the first thing they saw was Santana kneeling on the floor, holding Rachel in her arms. Rachel's eyes were closed.