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Rachel's sitting in Liam's room trying to figure out what she and should get Finn for Father's day, she's at total loos to be honest because he totally did a fantastic job at surprising her for Mother's day. She doesn't want to out-do him though, because that really isn't what Father's day is supposed to be about, it's all about getting the chance to show Finn how good of a father he is to Liam, because Rachel knows Finn better than anyone else does, so she knows that he secretly doubts how good of a dad he is at times. Rachel just wants Finn to know that she thinks he is doing just fine and there's nothing more he needs to do to be a better father to Liam.
"Liam Sweetheart, you look more and more like your Daddy every day, you know that?" Rachel tells Liam and he just giggles.
"You knew that didn't you. You are my smart little lion."
"Daddy should be home soon you know, he had one of his summer meetings today, come on, let's go wait for Daddy." Rachel says taking Liam to the living room."
Finn gets home a few minutes later, and you can totally tell he's missed his little family so much."
"Can I steal Liam from you, I've missed my little man so much." Finn says
"Of course you can, how was your meeting?" Rachel asks
"Same old, same old, music orders, deportment changes all of that fun stuff."
"Oh, that's boring. Your mom called me today.
"She did, why?"
"She wants to come for a visit."
"But why, there isn't any good reason for her to."
"Of course there is! Your first Father's day is coming up!"
"Rachel, it really isn't that big of a deal."
"Yes it is, she's proud of you, I'm proud of you, you're an amazing Dad, therefore, it's a big deal.
"But Babeeee, I don't like big huge ordeals." Finn whines
"Then we don't have to have one, just let your mom come and visit."
"Alright, she can come, but only because I love her."
"I knew you would give in."
Rachel comes home the next night at eight o'clock to find Finn reading a story to Liam, Goodnight Moon, It's a classic and Rachel's convinced it's his favorite.
Rachel smiles peeking the door open as she listens to Finn read
Good night, room. Good night, moon.
Good night, cow jumping over the moon.
Good night, light and the red balloon.
Good night, bears. Good night, chairs.
Good night, kittens. Good night, mittens.
Good night, clocks. Good night, socks.
Good night, little house. Good night, mouse.
Good night, comb. Good night, brush.
Good night, nobody. Good night, mush.
Good night to the old lady whispering, "Hush."
Good night, stars. Good night, air.
Good night, noises everywhere.
"I love hearing you read to him. You're quite good at it." Rachel whispers.
"Thank you, it worked, he's asleep, took me a few tries of different things, he was fussy as can be tonight, he must have missed you quite a bit tonight." Finn replies.
"That's his favorite book, I swear."
"I like reading to him, you can always tell that he's listening to you."
"He's so cute when he sleeps. I could watch him for hours."
Three days later, it's Father's Day and Rachel gets Liam up and then dresses him in one of his 'I love my daddy' type onesies and hurries to make Finn breakfast before he gets up and the surprise is ruined. Soon enough Finn walks into the kitchen and sits down at the table.
"Happy Father's Day, Finn!" Rachel says beaming at him
"Thank You, Aww you made me bacon, I know you eat meat now, but you absolutely hate bacon." Finn says, smiling back at her.
"I know I do but you love it, and today is all about you, and you're the super daddy so I had to do something really special for you."
"You really didn't have to do anything this nice for me, honestly."
"You did the same thing for me on Mother's day, I wanted to return the favor."
"Well this was very sweet, thank you."
"You're welcome."
"By the way, did you put that outfit on Liam on purpose?"
Rachel smiles. "Of course I did."
Finn's not exactly thrilled that his mom is coming in to help him celebrate his first Father's day. Of course he wants to see her, he misses her, but she knows she'll make a big deal about how good of a father he is, and he always doesn't think he is, he's just doesn't want all of this commotion. Rachel being the super sweet and caring wife that she is, picks Carole up from the airport, leaving Finn home to play with Liam, which he absolutely loves to be honest.
Look Liam, it's your lion, he's your favorite toy in the whole wide world, isn't he, Buddy." Finn says holding up Liam's lion and making silly faces at him. Liam just stares at the lion.
"Hey, you know what, Liam your lion doesn't have a name, we should give him a name."
Liam smiles. "I thought you'd like that idea." Finn says
"What about we give him an L name because lion starts with L and so does Liam so that way you can have similar names. Hmmm, Larry, Louis, Landon, oh I think I found one, Lionel, the lion, get it Liam. LIONel. I bet you don't think it's funny, do you." Finn says and then Liam giggles.
"Oh I guess you do like it then. Lionel it is."
A few minutes later Rachel's car pulls into the driveway.
"I brought company." Rachel jokes as Carole goes in front of her to hug Finn.
"Mom! It's so good to see you." Finn says excitedly, clearly, Liam is not the only Momma's boy in the family.
"Happy Father's Day, Sweetheart." Carole says.
"Thanks Mom, I take it you want to see your grandson now?"
"Yeah, if I can ever get you to stop playing with him, you like your Daddy time too much."
"But Mom! It was fun, we finally gave his stuffed lion a name!"
"Oh did you now, what is it?"
"Lionel, I think it's a pretty great name, and so does Liam."
"That's really cute."
"Yeah, it's about time the thing has a name, it's Liam's very favorite thing in the world." Rachel says.
"I think it's pretty awesome myself."
"Daddy's such a goof, isn't he Liam." Rachel says, smiling at her son.
"I always knew he would be that kind of a father." Carole chimes in
"Mom, stop it, you're embarrassing me."
"I can't help it Finny Fish, I'm proud of you."
"Goodness not that awful nickname again."
"Oh, come on Finn you used to love it when I called you that nickname."
"I guess I did used to think it was pretty cool."
"Told you."
"Your mom's so proud of you, you know." Rachel tells Finn later that afternoon.
"I know, it's kind of obvious."
"She's right about how good of a father you are though."
"Yeah, thank you for believing in me."
Rachel smiles. "You are very welcome."
"How much do you want to bet she is spoiling the crap out of our son right now?" Finn jokes
"Honey, we don't need to bet, your mother spoils Liam more than both of my dads combined, and I didn't think that was even possible, but apparently it is."
"Yeah, you're right she totally does, but she loves him, I mean how could you not. Liam is absolutely adorable.
"Yeah, but she needs to get home from shopping with him soon Liam and I have yet to give you your Father's Day gift yet, and I know you'll love it."
"You two got me a present, that's really not necessary at all."
"Oh Finn, don't you be ridiculous with me of course it was necessary to get you a present."
"Really, it was enough of a present just getting Liam. He's the greatest thing in my life, well, and you too of course."
"Finn, you need to quit being such a modest person and let me return some favors every once in a while. You are an amazing father and husband and I could never ask for anything better from you."
"I love you."
"I love you too, so much."
A while later, Liam's back home from getting spoiled completely rotten by his grandma, so Rachel figures it is the perfect time to give Finn his Father's day present.
"Come on Liam, let's go give Daddy his present. I've been waiting all day, and I am sure you have too." Rachel says.
"You ready for your present?" Rachel asks Finn.
"Well I kind of have to be, there was no way I could ever stop you from giving it to me." Finn replies smiling.
"You'll love it, I promise, it's super cute and creative."
"What else could I expect from you, cute and creative is like your forte."
"Go on open it."
Finn smiles when he pulls out a tie with lions on it and a number one dad coffee mug."
"I have to admit, it's really cute. I'll wear this tie a lot, a constant reminder of my little man. I love it. Thank you so much you too."
Rachel beams at him. "I knew you would."
"You going to let me have some Daddy time with my son now?"
Rachel laughs as she hands Finn Liam. "Oh, if you insist."
"Did you help Mommy with that present, Buddy? You did a very good job." Finn coos proudly, kissing the top of Liam's tiny forehead.
"Seriously you need to stop being so cute. I have to get a picture of my two favorite boys."
Finn whines playfully. "Fine if you insist."
"I insist."
Rachel snaps the picture and smiles. "Oh my goodness, this is just the cutest picture I've ever seen."
"Rachel Baby, I'm pretty you've said that about every picture of Liam and I that you've ever taken."
"So, I can't help it. I love all of them."
"I know, I'm just teasing."
Rachel really will never get tired of watching Finn playing with Liam, it's just the cutest thing she's ever seen and it just makes her heart melt. Sure, she knows her son is Mommy's little boy, and she loves that, but he's also Daddy's little man, which is equally adorable."
"Keep playing with him, he'll be worn out and fall fast asleep, which is always nice." Rachel says.
"He doesn't like my animal noises today. I don't even get it he always, always, always likes them." Finn says, mocking disappointment.
"Aww, I'm sorry. Well I like them if it makes you feel any better."
"I'm sure he's probably just really tired, I should put him to bed."
"You want me to do it, I really don't mind, not one bit."
"Nah, I got it. I'm a professional at this now."
"Okay the, super dad."
"Will you ever stop calling me that?"
Rachel grins. "Never."
Story used: Goodnight Moon
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