Hello again people of FanFiction! I was in a mood to write since I just got home from seeing the Glee 3D Concert Movie! I also saw the concert, but I needed to see the movie too! If you haven't seen it, I recommend you do! Anyway, I hope you find this one-shot sad. I also hope you find it amazing too...let me know what you think!
Btw...I do not own Glee or the song When You're Gone by Avril Lavigne
Story #5 - Funny Girl
They got the call at four in the morning. They were both sleeping soundly when Rachel's phone went off. Finn felt her shift in the bed, trying to find her phone. He chuckled and took it off the nightstand. He handed it to her and she muttered a 'thanks'.
"Hello?" She answered, her voice soft. There was a pause as the person on the other end talked. Rachel shot up and her feet dangled over the edge of the bed. His instincts took over as he got up and knelt in front of her.
"When?" Her voice broke. Her hand was over her mouth and the moonlight showed the tears glistening in her eyes. he quickly flipped on the lamp beside the bed.
"Ok. We'll be there soon." She hung up the phone and put her head in her hands.
"Rachel? Honey? Who was that?" Finn calmly asked his fiance. No response. She just sat there with her head placed in her hands.
"Rach? What's wrong?" No response again.
"Rachel! Please!" Finn shook her. She let go of her head and tears were rushing down her face. He began to frantically wipe them, but more followed.
"My daddy - hospital - critical - oh God!" She cried. he pulled her into his chest as she sobbed. When she calmed a little she tried telling him again. She broke down halfway through and broke down again. He had heard enough to understand though. Her dad, Leroy, called to tell her that her daddy, Hiram, was in the hospital. He held her, wishing he could take away her pain. At 5:45 in the morning, they began to pack their bags. She was still crying and he was trying to be strong for her. The ride to the airport was silent. As they got on the plane, Finn held Rachel's hand and didn't let it go during the whole flight. When they arrived, Puck was there to pick them up. He drove them to the hospital and nodded as Finn thanked him. Rachel ran into the waiting room and to the receptionist. Leroy Berry entered the room, a coffee in his hand. When Rachel saw him she threw her arms around him. They stood and cried together and Finn found himself looking away. Soon, they were all sitting in the waiting room chairs.
"What happened?" Rachel's voice croaked.
"I don't really know. I was away at a business meeting. I came home an-and I found him lying on the floor, unconscious. I talked to him an hour before. An hour!" Leroy looked straight ahead. Rachel didn't say anything. Finn squeezed her hand lightly. A doctor stepped in the room and looked at his clipboard.
"Hiram Berry?" He asked. They all shot up at once. he sadly looked at them before stepping closer.
"How is he?" Rachel asked.
"Well, he just got out of exploratory surgery. they found a tumor attached to his brain. it is too close to remove and it is progressing at immense speeds. I'm so sorry, but he has about two weeks." Finn watched as tears fell from Rachel's face. She turned to him and he pulled her into his chest, holding her as she cried.
"Can we see him?" Leroy asked. The doctor nodded and the three followed him to room 237. He departed when they reached the room. They all entered the room to see Hiram looking out of the window. Rachel rushed into the room and grabbed her daddy's hand. he looked over at his daughter and smiled.
"Hi princess. What are you doing here?" He wiped a tear that slipped from her eye.
"Hi daddy. I'm here to see you." She gave a soft smile.
"How's the wedding planning?" He asked, eying the engagement ring that laid on his daughter's hand.
"Good. Finn wants a winter wedding, but I want a summer wedding. The colors are going to be pink and white." She continued telling him all about her plans for the wedding. When she finished, he chuckled.
"It sounds beautiful, honey. I think you should have a fall wedding. Everything is so beautiful then. To bad I won't get to help walk you down the aisle." He thought aloud.
"Don't say that daddy." Rachel pleaded. He daddy pulled her in for a hug.
"It's okay, darling. I'm really tired. Can you all leave so I can sleep?" Rachel nodded and kissed her daddy's forehead. They all got up and shuffled to the door. "Actually, Finn? Can you stay?" Finn nodded and took a seat by the bed. After the door closed, Hiram turned to look at him.
"Finn, I love you like the son I never had," Hiram took his hand. "Now, on my deathbed, I am asking you to take care of my angel. She means so much to me and she is going to need you after I die. I have always wanted the best for her and Finn, you are the best for her. Please promise me that you will never leave her. Promise me that she will be happy with you and that you will always love her." Finn looked at the man.
"I promise. I will always be there to take care of her." Finn whispered, tears finally falling. Hiram nodded and Finn stood up and left the room. Rachel ran to Finn as he appeared in the waiting room. He lead her to a chair and pulled her on top of his lap. He engulfed her in his arms and they cried together
The next week flew by and they were in and out of the hospital everyday. Each of their fellow Glee members came by to see them. There were talks about Finn and Rachel's wedding and that was a distraction for a little bit. The next time they saw the doctor was on Wednesday of the second week. Everyone went silent as he entered the room.
"Sorry to interrupt, but he is getting very weak. We don't know how much longer he is going to be here. I'm sorry. He was also asking for someone named Rachel." The doctor looked around for whoever was Rachel. Rachel stepped forward and followed the doctor to he daddy's room. She entered silently, immediatly taking a seat and grabbing her father's hand.
"Hi baby." Hiram smiled at his only daughter.
"Hi daddy." Her eyes filled with tears at how weak he sounded.
"I wanted to talk to you. Rachel, honey, I'm not going to make it much longer," Rachel choked a sob as her daddy continued. "I love you so much. You've become such a lovely woman. Not every father gets to say his daughter is on Broadway, or marrying the quarterback for the Jets. I don't want you to be upset . I want you to push forward and live your life to its' fullest. I'm not telling you to forget me, but just don't dwindle on this. Get married, have children, and live your life how you want it. I am so sorry I won't be able to walk you down the aisle. I promise I will still be there, watching over you. I love you sweetie."
"Oh daddy! I love you so much! Please don't leave me." Rachel begged as she cried.
"Honey, it's okay. I'm ready." Rachel stood up and walked to the door. When she opened it, she heard her daddy speak again.
"You'll always be my funny girl." And those were the last words Hiram Berry ever said.
He went into a coma and was on life support. The doctors needed them to make a decision on whether to pull the plug or not. Rachel was the one to make the decision. Her voice was emotionless when she told them. They pulled the plug on Friday and he died early Saturday morning. Finn held Rachel as she sobbed, even crying a few times himself. The viewing on Tuesday went okay and many people came. The burying on Wednesday was much harder to overcome. Many memories from Junior year came flying back. Finn turned to look at Quinn and she offered a small smile, knowing exactly what he was remembering. He held Rachel's hand and kept her close to him. She made it through half he speech before he took over the rest. When the funeral ended, Finn and Rachel walked hand-in-hand back to the car waiting for them.
"My mom wants us to stop over. Your dad is going over." He softly told her as she laid her head on his chest.
"I'm really tired. I just want to go back to Quinn's to rest. You go ahead and go though." Finn kissed her head and silently rode back to the funeral parlor. He dropped her off and Quinn's and Puck's house, where they were staying, and headed to his mom's. He didn't stay long, not really enjoying going to places without Rachel, and headed home. He opened the front door and walked inside the dark home. He walked into the family room, expecting to see his fiance watching more home videos, she watched them every night, but only saw a lone blanket draped neatly across the couch. He walked further and entered the guest room, which was empty as well. Getting a little more worried, he searched the entire house but she was nowhere to be found. Quinn's car was still at the house, which means she didn't drive anywhere, and her cell phone was sitting on top of the bed. Quickly grabbing the keys to the SUV, Finn hurried out the door. As he frantically drove around, he called Quinn. She had no idea where Rachel could be and promised she would drive around to look to. When he passed the his old High School, a thought came to him. Whenever Rachel was upset, she would go to the auditorium. He knew it was unlikely, but he went and parked anyways. The door was unlocked and the cool air hit his face as he entered. He walked down a hallway and memories rushed back as he passed her locker. Stopping, he ran his hand down it. He smiled as he remembered all the times they met at her locker, kissed at her locker. His thoughts were interrupted by music slowly drifting through the hallway. He followed the sound and it wasn't until he was in front of the door, that he heard her voice start to ring and echo through the auditorium.
I always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie is made up on your side
He walked cautiously in and took a seat in the very back. She was playing the piano, tears running down her face.
When you walk away I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through
The day and make it ok
I miss you
She looked at him, shock taking over her face before she continued on.
I've never felt this way before
Everything that I do reminds me of you
And the clothes you left, they lie on the floor
And they smell just like you, I love the things that you do
When you walk away I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
And when you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
And when you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through
The day and make it ok
I miss you
We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were, yeah
And all I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I'd do, I'd give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe I need to feel you here with me, yeah
She stood up from the piano, the music ceasing, but she continued to sing anyways.
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
And when you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
And when you're gone
All the words I need to hear will always get me through
The day and make it ok
I miss you
He walked down the aisle way and he eyes followed him all the way onto the stage.
"That was amazing Rach." He said as they were standing in front of each other. She looked at him and a sob escaped as she collapsed in his arms.
"I miss him so much." She cried into his chest.
"I know baby."
"Why did it have to be my daddy?" She whispered.
"I don't know Rach. He was awesome. I mean, he didn't kill me when he found out we were sexually active," A small giggle escaped her lips. "He never hated me after the many times we had a fight or broke up. He raised an amazing and talented daughter that I am getting the honor of marrying." She looked up at him.
"He was pretty cool."
"See! Those are the things we have to remember about him. All the great memories we have about him will never be forgotten." He kissed her softly. She pulled back and bit her lip.
"Finn? I have to tell you something."
"What is it baby?" He asked as he wiped the tears tracks that ran down her face.
"Daddy left us some money." She continued to bite her lip.
"Well, that was very ni-" He started.
"Enough to buy a house in New York with." She whispered. His eyes widened.
"Really?" She nodded. New, happier tears formed in her eyes as he bent down and kissed her. He took her hand and led her out of their old auditorium.
"Thank you for coming here." She looked up at him as they walked down the halls.
"No problem. I'd do anything for you."He replied as he pulled her a little closer.
"Finn?" She stopped and he turned around to face her.
"What?" She looked down at her feet and then back at him.
"I was wondering, if we could have a fall wedding. My daddy said that he though fall weddings were really pretty and I wanted to have one. If it's okay with you." He looked at her and smiled.
"Of course." He brushed some of her hair back behind her ear. He face immediately lit up.
"I was thinking September! That gives Kurt plenty of time to plan the wedding. Is four months to rushed for you?" She looked up at him for approval.
"Four months is perfect." He grabbed her hand again and led her out of the school as she rambled on about the wedding. He fished his keys out of his pocket while she waited for him to unlock the car.
"Finn? Am I your funny girl?" He unlocked the car, but neither of them made an attempt to get in.
"Yeah, Rach, you're my funny girl." A small smile formed on her lips.
"Good, because I wouldn't have it any other way."
That was a long chapter! Sorry it takes me so long to update my stories. I never have any time, only on the weekends. It also usually takes me a while to type them out. I can tell you that Story #7 will be the Finchel proposal so get ready for that! I don't know what number will be the wedding yet so as soon as I figure that out I will tell you! Please tell me what you thought of this chapter and give me some more ideas for prompts! After this chapter, I will start to put my Author Notes at the end and ever once in a while, I actually have something important to say...sometimes...thanks again and everyone have a great day!
Kelsi