Chapter 22: Happy New Year!

For Finn and Rachel they didn't want the new year to end. The year meant so much for the both of them. It bought them back together, together for good. But the year can't stay forever as New Years Eve approached. Mercedes wanted to host the party. She had New Year hats, blow horns, and glasses. Lauren wore a gold sparkle dress. The whole time she wore a huge New Year hat and sunglasses bigger than her face.

"This is the best day ever!" Lauren says taking her glasses off. She sits on Finn's lap. "I get to stay up late till twelve! That's tomorrow!" The adults laugh loudly at Lauren's cuteness.

"Do I get to drink Apple Cider?!" Lauren squeals.

"Yes you do, sweetie. Just not the other drink." Rachel responds smiling.

"I know! Cause that's for grownups."

"That's right." Rachel said, blowing her a kiss. "The new baby is coming this year?" She asked excitedly.

Rachel rubs her stomach giving the baby comfort. She's worried that she'll be pregnant forever. She's tired of being huge. "I hope she or he does." She said sighing. Everyone notice Rachel's sadness in her voice.

"What's wrong, Rachel?" Sam asked concerned. Mercedes wrapped her arms around him.

"I'm tired of not feeling pretty.." She cries. She makes her way upstairs to the guest room.

"I'll go check-" Finn was stopped by Quinn.

"No, Finn." Quinn shook her head. "She just needs time." Finn shrugs his shoulders, not knowing why Rachel's mood went down.

Mercedes suggested to continue to eat, take pictures, play games, and dance.

They had a half hour till twelve midnight. Everyone gathered in the living room in front of the t.v. to watch the ball drop. Every year, Puck always threw in singles and coins while counting. Every year, Lauren receives all of them.

Finn truly wanted to enjoy the night. He just didn't want to enjoy it without his Rachel. He always thought she would be her midnight kiss. "Why so down, dude?" Puck asked concerned.

"I thought my night would be different." Finn said. "Rachel's exhausted."

"And you wish she was your midnight kiss?" Puck asked.

"Yeah." Finn sighs. "She'll be okay. Stop stressin'." Puck relaxes watches Lauren play with the dog Luke and teaches her tricks.

Luke listened to Lauren several times. He sat when he was told, he laid down, and he high-fived her. "Good boy! Luke, you get a treat!" She hugs him. She feeds him a cookie. "That's my boy." She pets him. "Daddies? Can I try one?" She asked. Ever since she got Luke on Christmas, she always wondered what dog food tasted like.

"No!" They all responded.

"Okay! Sorry!" "She said sticking her tongue out. Sam and Puck laugh. "Daddy? You sad?" She asked staring at Finn.

"No, baby. ."

"Okay..." Lauren said shrugging her shoulders. She runs off to play with Luke.

The guys were worried about Finn. They didn't want him to end the year with a funk.

Three minutes to midnight. Mercedes gave everyone their drinks and they all went nuts. Finn kept checking the stairs to se e if Rachel would come down. "Sleep is important. Peeing and drinking is important." Quinn announced.

"Um, thank you.." Finn says confusingly.

Quinn laughs. "What I mean is that about those three is important in life, especially to pregnant woman. I see you. You're nervous and worried." Sam offers Finn a glass of wine. "Want some? It gets you out of the funk."

"Who says I'm in a funk?" Finn asked concerned. He gave each and everyone the look. Before anyone could respond back, Lauren looked at the digital clock and yelled "12:58! One more minute! One more minute!" She said screaming on top of her lungs. "Where's mommy? She needs to be here to join us!"

"Your mom's taking a nap." Mercedes tells Lauren. She sighs disappointingly, wishing Rachel could join. "One minute!" Sam yelled which echoed through the house.

"We'll be happy for mommy okay?" Finn says caring Lauren. "Okay!" She responds.

"Everyone ready?!" Mercedes and Puck yell. Puck had his hand on his pocket ready to get out all his money.

"One, two, three! Happy New-" All of them wanted to scream Happy New Year and watch the ball drop, along with blowing horns but they didn't get a chance too.

Out of nowhere, Rachel screamed so loud for Finn. "Finn!" He lets Sam carry Lauren as he quickly rushes upstairs. Quinn told everyone to stay calm and followed Finn. "My water broke! Take me to the hospital! Take me now!" She yelled crying for help. Finn turned around to see Quinn. "Oh my gosh, Rachel! You're in labor!"

Suddenly the rest of the adults came upstairs rushing. Puck's jaw dropped when he saw water all over the bed. "Oh crap! New year baby!" He says. He rushes over to help Finn hold Rachel and carry her out of the room.

"Mommy! What's happening?!" Lauren yelled.

"Your baby sister or brother is coming!" Mercedes responds. They all were by the door and Sam realized taht they can't leave Luke. "What about the dog?"

"The dog?! You care more about the freaking dog than me? I'm a woman in labor!" She squeezes Finn's arm.

"Ssh, Rachel. We'll get you to the hospital. Don't worry." Quinn says getting Rachel's curls out of her face. Mercedes told them she'll meet them at the hospital later to clean up and to see what she can do about Luke.

They all got in their cars and Finn drove quickly and carefully to the hospital.

None of them ever imagined to start a new year, welcoming a newest addition to the family.