Here we go :) Chapter 34 :) Really hope you like it. I loved writing it :)
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Rachel groaned as she was woken up by the sound of crying in the room. She pulled the blankets close to her and kept her eyes shut. "Finn, what time is it?"
Finn yawned as he sat up and looked at the clock. "Just after seven."
"She's not due her bottle for another while." Rachel said as she got out of the bed and lifted the baby out of her crib. "I know what the problem is, do you want to change her diaper or should I?"
"I'll do it." Finn said as he got up. "You go back to sleep."
Rachel shook her head and rubbed her eyes. "I'm going to take my morning shower. Then I'll get Ella's bottle ready."
"Okay." Finn said as he took Ella from Rachel. He leaned in and gave her a kiss. "I love you."
"I love you more." Rachel said with a smile before she got her bathrobe left the bedroom.
Finn brought Ella over to her changing table and started changing her diaper. Ella was now three weeks old. Finn and Rachel loved being parents, but it was hard. They found it very difficult with Ella waking up during the night. Both of them even started sleeping during the day. It was also cost them a lot of money now that diapers and baby food had to be bought every week. Even through it was hard, they loved it and they were happy.
Finn dressed Ella in a bright pink shirt with dark pink stars on it. He put pink leggings and socks on her.
"Now, we just have to wait for mommy to get your bottle ready. That okay with you, Ellie?" Finn said, using one of the many nicknames he had for his daughter. Even though Rachel told him not to use her nicknames much.
Finn held Ella in his arms while he grabbed his Xbox controller and threw it on the bed. He then turned on the Xbox and TV. He lay Ella on the bed and got down beside her. Ella's little head turned towards the TV. Finn smiled he got the controller and put one of his arms around his daughter.
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After Rachel got out of the shower she started drying her hair. Today was the day Rachel was not looking forward too. Today Shelby was leaving. Shelby promised she would be there to make sure everything was okay with the baby. Plans changed and Shelby had to leave for NYC earlier then originally planned.
Today was also Finn's first day back in work since Ella was born. So while he's working, Quinn will be taking Rachel to the airport.
After finishing her hair, she walked into the bedroom wearing her bathrobe. She saw Finn and Ella lying on the bed, playing videos games.
"Are you letting her watch one of your violent video games?" She said in a serious tone as she walked in.
Finn laughed and looked at Rachel. "No. It's a car racing game. Ella hasn't taken her eyes off the screen. I think she likes the colours."
Finn continued playing the game and was distracted by a sudden flash. He looked up and saw Rachel holding her digital camera. "Rachel!"
Rachel laughed and put the camera back on the shelve. "I'm sorry. It's such a cute picture. What time do you have to go to work at?"
"Ten." Finn said as he lifted Ella into his arms. "But I don't want to go back. I want to stay with you two."
Rachel smiled at her boyfriend as he cuddled his baby girl close. "Finn, everyone has to go back to work at some point."
Finn nodded. "I know. I want to be with you today. I know it's going to be an emotional day."
Rachel looked down and sighed. "Quinn will be with me. Don't worry I won't be alone. Also Quinn is going to come over for a while later."
"Just promise you'll call if you need me." Finn said.
Rachel nodded before going over and kissing Finn. "I promise."
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"Okay, I think I have everything." Shelby said, looking through her bag to make sure she wasn't forgetting anything important. "Our flight is leaving soon."
"Do you have some toys to keep Beth entertained on the plane?" Quinn asked, as she looked at the little girl in her arms.
Shelby smiled and nodded. "Yeah she'll be fine."
They heard an announcement saying that the next flight to NYC was now boarding. Shelby sighed and looked at the girls. It was time to say goodbye.
"I better go." She said.
She leaned down and looked at Ella who was awake in her stroller. She gently kissed the baby's head. "I love you. Be a good girl for your mommy and daddy."
"I guess I'll see you soon." Rachel said with tear filled eyes.
Shelby pulled her daughter into a big hug and held her tightly. "I'm going to call you everyday. We can talk on the webcam."
"Mom, thank you so much for these past few months. You've helped me so much. You taught be everything I needed to learn with taking care of Ella. Thank you." Rachel said.
Shelby smiled and kissed her daughters forehead. "No problem, sweetie. I'm going to see you soon. I love you."
Quinn looked at Beth who was playing with her necklace. "Can I have a hug?"
Beth smiled and wrapped her little arms around Quinn's neck. Quinn held her close and rubbed her back. "I'll see you very soon, sweetheart."
Shelby took Beth from Quinn and looked at the two girls. "I better go. I'll call you both later."
Rachel couldn't stop herself from bursting into tears as she watched her mom walk away.
"Hey, come here." Quinn said before pulling Rachel into a tight hug. Letting Rachel cry onto her shoulder. Quinn started crying when Shelby was out of sight with Beth.
"Can we go now?" Rachel said after a minute when she started to calm down.
Quinn nodded and wiped her tears away. "Off course."
Rachel got behind Ella's stroller and held the handles as herself and Quinn left the airport.
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"I feel horrible." Rachel said as she wiped her eyes with a tissue. "I didn't think I would get this emotional."
Quinn looked at Rachel who was sitting in the passenger seat. She turned her attention back to the road. "This is not like last time, Rachel. You are going to see her again soon. Your going to talk to her everyday."
Rachel sighed and nodded. "I know. I guess it's just hard to say goodbye after spending so much time with her these past few months."
"I think you need to relax and focus on Ella. Then focus on getting into NYADA." Quinn said.
Rachel looked at Ella who was sleeping in her car seat. Whatever happened, Rachel and Ella were going to get through it together.