Chapter Fifteen
"Hey guys," said Will as he came into the room, it was our last glee practice before the holidays, the dinner and (insert excited scream) our wedding. "We need to go the gym, there is a special event going on," he was smiling as if he knew something we didn't. We made our way into the gym and sat down on the seats that had been placed in the room. "Oh Rachel and Noah," said Will, "You have to sit here,"
We were puzzled, but when other parents arrived, I had an idea of what was going on. Soon the entire room was filled, and Principal Figgins and Sarah (group leader) stood on the stage.
"Hello everyone welcome," he said. "As you know we have a crèche attached to our school and in light of the festive season, they have put together something special for us,"
"Hi everyone," said Sarah. "I'm Sarah, the leader, and I have been so impressed with all of the children, and so we know how hard the year has been for some of you, so we're giving you an early Christmas present, come on out everyone," All of the children came out dressed in Christmas tree outfits, I spotted Darcy who was beaming.
"Oh my gosh," I said. "We need to record this,"
"I'm already there," said Noah.
"They all look so cute," I said.
"So we'll start off with a song," said Sarah. She went and sat at the piano and began to play the opening chords to 'O Christmas Tree'
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Thy leaves are so unchanging;
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Thy leaves are so unchanging;
Not only green when summer's here,
But also when it's cold and drear.
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Thy leaves are so unchanging!
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Such pleasure do you bring me;
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Such pleasure do you bring me;
Oh Every year this Christmas Tree
Brings to us such joy and glee!
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Such pleasure do you bring me
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
Oh evergreen, unchanging
A symbol of good will and love
You'll ever be unchanging
Each shining light, each silver bell,
No other light spreads cheer so well.
O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!
You'll ever be unchanging.
I felt my eyes watering, and began searching for a tissue. So not all of them were in tune, but it was just so cute. We applauded them loudly when they finished, and that included the rest of the school too. "Weren't they just amazing," said Sarah. "These kids are the best kids, and they're always telling me about their families, Darcy especially," I laughed along with Noah. "So we decided that we would put together a little film of pictures and they'll tell you how much they love you," I recalled giving some pictures of us to Darcy she said they were learning about families.
The video started and gentle music played in the background, it was clear how much the kids loved their families, there were so many touching moments, I'm sure my make up was ruined. "Hey Everyone," said Darcy's voice. "I'm Darcy, and I live with my mommy and daddy and auntie, I love them all so much, and I love my baby brother Jack, but mommy says I can't meet him yet, my mommy and daddy are called nasty words, but I still love them, if you knew them you would too, so mommy daddy auntie Sarah and glee club, I love you with all my heart,"
I was practically sobbing of course they were happy tears. I loved my daughter so much. "So we have one final song, and we have a request," said Sarah. "I've heard that there are twelve people in this room who can sing, and dance, who are they kids,"
"Glee Club," they all said at once.
"Would they like to come and join us," said Sarah.
"Yeah come on mommy and daddy," said Darcy's voice.
We got up and were joined by the others, I sat on a stool, and Darcy explained to us. "What are we singing," I whispered.
"Silent Night," I said. "We sing first, then you guys, and then everyone,"
"Okay," I said. She went and stood with her friends and Sarah began the music.
Silent night, holy night
All is calm and all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
(with the glee guys, imagine Rachel starts it off and she's joined by Noah on second line and they're joined by Finn and Quinn eventually blending so they're all singing)
Silent night, holy night
All is calm and all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
All is calm and all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
It was a wonderful sound to hear everyone in the room singing, it made me feel all warm and happy, like everything was going to be okay. The special assembly came to a close and we spent the remaining afternoon in the choir room singing Christmas songs and dancing, it was our own Christmas party, I was very proud to be part of what we were, a family all be it a very odd one to those who didn't know us, but that is what we are.