Chapter 5: Telling Finn
Rachel awoke before Finn did the next morning. She opened her eyes, smiled and rolled over to look at her once upon a time fiancé. Nothing had happened the night before; not really. They had just fallen asleep in each others' arms. For the first time since she realized she was a week late, Rachel felt happy. She was glad Finn had come to see her.
She could have stayed in bed all day, but she had things to do. It wasn't like Rachel Berry to stay in bed all day. Slipping Finn's arms off her, she got out of bed and headed to her dresser. She quickly grabbed clothes and headed to the bathroom to shower.
When she came back, she saw Finn was awake.
"Hey," He said, sleepily. Man, he's sexy, Rachel thought to herself.
"Hey." Rachel said, trying to keep her emotions in check. "Hurry, get ready, I have something to show you," she said, a smile on her face. Brody had texted her again last night saying he would be driving to Maine in the morning and would be gone all day. She figured she should be upset but she wasn't. It gave her more time with Finn.
Rachel went into the kitchen for breakfast. A short time later Santana joined her.
"So did baby face convince you to change your mind?" She asked Rachel.
"Santana, shh. I haven't told him yet." Rachel bit her lip. She knew she needed to, and before he left town. It was just so hard. Those two little words were heavier than a ton of bricks.
"What do you mean you haven't told him? What are you waiting for?" Santana was beginning to turn back into her regular obnoxious self.
"Just haven't found the right moment."
"Oh, sweetie. There's never going to be a right moment. You just have to spit it out. He deserves to know."
Rachel knew she was right.
"Look, I'll help you. Let's sing a song together."
When Finn came into the kitchen he was surprised to see Santana sitting there. Neither Rachel nor Santana had told him they were roommates.
"Oh look who finally decided to drag his pathetic ass out of bed." Santana commented as Finn came into the kitchen.
"Santana!" Rachel scolded.
"Sorry. You ready?" She asked Rachel.
"Yeah, I think so." Then, turning to Finn, she said, "There's something I need to tell you. Santana helped me figure out a song that I think will explain everything."
Santana began singing,
Santana:
2 AM and she calls me 'cause I'm still awake
Rachel:
"Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?
I don't love him, winter just wasn't my season"
Santana:
Yeah we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes
Like they have any right at all to criticize
Hypocrites, you're all here for the very same reason
Rachel:
'cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
Santana:
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe just breathe
Oh breathe, just breathe
Rachel:
Here in town you can tell he's been down for awhile
Santana:
But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles
Wanna hold him, maybe I'll just sing about it
Rachel:
'cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
Santana:
No one can find the rewind button, boys
So cradle your head in your hands
Both:
And breathe just breathe
Oh breathe, just breathe
Santana:
There's a light at each end of this tunnel
You shout 'cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
And these mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
If you only try turning around
Rachel:
2 AM and I'm still awake, writing a song
If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer
Inside of me, threatening the life it belongs to
And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd
'cause these words are my diary, screaming out loud
And I know that you'll use them however you want to
Both:
'cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
Santana
No one can find the rewind button now
Rachel:
Sing it if you understand
And breathe, just breathe
Santana:
Whoa breathe, just breathe
Both:
Oh breathe, just breathe
Rachel looked at Finn as she finished the last note. He seemed as confused as ever. "I'm sorry Rach, but I don't understand what you're trying to tell me."
Rachel sighed, "Don't tell him anything Santana." She threatened. To Finn she said, "I'll be right back."
She went in her room and grabbed something from her bag. Something Santana had given her, hoping Rachel would change her mind.
Coming back into the kitchen, she thrust the book into Finn's hands. What to Expect When You're Expecting.
Oh crap. What have I done? Finn asked himself.