Ten minutes. It had been ten minutes since she had last spoken. She didn't look at him, just kept staring at the floor. He could see her eyes slowly fill with tears, but he could tell she was refusing to get upset, refusing to let this get to her.

"Rachel I am really sorry, I was going to tell you, I just couldn't find the right time, and everything that was happening with Amelia kind of overshadowed it." His mind replayed the recent conversation...

" So Shelby came back a few years ago with Beth and stayed ever since. She wanted her to get to know Puck and Quinn, she didn't think you would be here. She knew you would be in New York. She was devastated though, when I told her what happened between us. She really rooted for us you know. All she ever wanted is for you to be happy."

Her eyes shot up and glared at him. Daring him to go on.

"Come on, let's go back while we still have time, I need to get back in time for next class."

She turned away quickly and marched through the corridors at lightning speed. He gulped. She was angry and even he, expert in all things Rachel Berry, wasn't sure what to do about it.

He pulled up to his parent's house. Rachel was out of the car before he had even turned the engine off. She had not spoken the entire journey. He watched her run up the steps where Amelia was waiting at the door grinning from ear to ear. He had seen this picture in his mind a thousand times over, but never thought it would be real. He still had to pinch himself, just to be sure.

Slowly he made his way up the steps and took Amelia from Rachel's arms. She grinned at him, clearly recognising him. This made his heart want to burst with happiness and pride. His mini Rachel knew who he was. He turned to look at Rachel, however she had already gone inside. He followed the voices in the house.

"Thank you Carole, I hope she wasn't too much trouble for you. Thanks so much for having her all night as well. I don't want you to feel put upon".

"Don't be silly love, we are just so glad to have her in our lives, we have a lot of time to make up and once again so we are clear, we are not angry with you, all we ask is for the chance to get to know her, and you again. Now where is that little princess got to?"

She grinned as she noticed Finn and Amelia walk into the kitchen and turned away from the sink to face her guests. She seemed to be stuck on what to say, and her cheeks were tinged slightly pink. He knew that look. He had the exact same on. When a Hudson had something on their mind, but were a little too embarrassed to say it out loud.

"So , what have", ahem, Carole seemed to stumble and cleared her throat "you two been up to?"

"We just popped into the school Mom. Rachel made quite an impression on some of my students." Catching his mom's eye he silently mouthed "Beth". He saw his mom nod ever so slightly, but not to raise any concern with Rachel, who had noticed Rachel's sad expression with Finn's words.

He looked over at Rachel to see any reaction. She was sitting on the kitchen stools. She looked so tiny and delicate, lonely and slightly broken. It was heart wrenching to see. He could feel Amelia twisting in his arms, reaching with her tiny hand for Rachel. She may only be small, but it was like she was so atuned to her mother's thoughts. He envied that connection for a second. "Momma." She could clearly see that Rachel was upset, and this upset her. It was unbelievably sweet.

He moved over to where Rachel sat, but didn't give Amelia to her, all the same it placated her to be near her.

"I just don't understand. My dads, they never told me. Maybe they hoped I would never come back and that she would never find me. They never wanted me to see her, even back when I was in High School. Maybe I am just upset she never wanted to find me. I was on Broadway. Beth seemed to know all about me. It's weird no? To shun your real daughter, but to let your adopted daughter find out all about her, She knew me Finn, and not just Fan stuff, like real personal stuff?"

"Well, I mean Beth has never really talked about you to me, I'm guessing Shelby told her about our past, but I've overheard her. She talks about you like you hung the moon Rach. To her, you are that big sister who she wants to be. She has talent, but nothing like you or Shelby, and I think she feels left out, sub par maybe?

"But that's not my fault!" Again, tears started to form in her eyes.

He realised this wasn't going to be easy. Still holding on to Ameila, he crouched down to face Rachel.

"I know Rachel, but she is only a child and doesn't understand all of this. Maybe you should talk to them both. You are gonna have to if you want to move her. Its a small town. I'm sure you remember?

He watched her sigh in defeat and he knew he had won her over. He knew he would never say it, but he was right. They couldn't avoid each other forever.

"I will talk to Shelby later, I'll give her a call using the school records. Please Rachel, this will be all ok. I'm here and I won't let her hurt you again, but you need to do this. Repair the past and move on, for everyone involved. I will be there too if you want me to. All you need to do is ask".

She nodded and shifted slightly so all three of them were cuddled. It felt so safe.

Glancing at the clock, he knew he would have to go back to the school, he pulled away from them and kissed both of his girls on the forehead. Giving Rachel's hand a quick squeeze he turned away and walked towards the front door.

He was deep in thought, he may have just about won Rachel round, but what was he going to tell Shelby?