Chapter 23: Forever Thankful

The New Year baby. That's what the nurses and doctors in Lima Community Hospital called the newest member Kelly Isabella Eve Hudson, weighing five pounds and fifteen ounces. Kelly, the healthy and perfect baby was getting cleaned by the doctors. Finn comforted Rachel after giving birth to a beautiful baby.

"I'm sorry for saying rude things to you when giving birth. I'm sorry about your hand." She apologizes. The two of them stare at Finn's swollen red hand.

"I understand. Don't apologize to me." He said kissing her. "I can't believe we have another girl."

Rachel smiles. "Were you surprised when Nurse Lynn told us?"

"Um, yeah! Especially since we didn't want to know!"

"When I was three months pregnant, Lauren said with pride that she wanted to name the baby Kelly if it was a girl. And if it was a boy she'll name the baby Matthew."

"You're right." Finn remembers from long ago. Lauren wins. "She named her Kelly."

"And we named her Isabella because it means Devoted by God."

"And we named her Eve."

"Cause my water broke on New Year's Eve." Rachel finishes and laughs. "How do you feel?" Finn asked her. Being in a relationship meant love and honesty. There was no more lying. "Amazing. I can't stop smiling. I'm really happy and thankful I'm with you and my two beautiful girls." She replied honestly kissing Finn with passion..

"I love you." Finn said.

"I love you more." Rachel said stroking Finn's face with a smile.

Only family were allowed to visit Kelly. The doctors told them that they were all allowed, even if the rule was two per person. Carole, Burt, Leroy, and Hiram all came to see their new granddaughter. They cried tears of joy. They held Kelly and took pictures with Kelly. They weren't the only ones. Sam and Puck did as well along with Quinn and Mercedes. The crew agreed to give the family space. Lauren sat next to Rachel and Kelly while Finn stood by them. Lauren held Kelly's tiny fingers the whole time.

"I really hope you like your name. I named you! You're beautiful Kelly." Lauren said. She smiles at her mom and dad. "Can I give her a gentle kiss?" She asked politely.

She waited patiently for a response before she did anything. "You may. But be very gentle, okay?" Rachel says. Lauren nods and gives her a quick kiss on the head.

"I'm Lauren. I'm your big sister. You're special. You have three daddies, but daddy is real your daddy." Finn laughs at that one. "They'll be around! And what makes you special is because you get to know your mommy. She's amazing. I love her so much. And I love you, Kelly." She said. She couldn't stop smiling. "Oh and we also have Luke, the dog! He knows lots of tricks! You'll love him, except when he scratches you."

"You and I will become the best of friends. We'll always have each other." She continues. "Right, mommy, and daddy?" She says winking at them.

"Of course you girls will." Rachel kisses both her daughters. "Just like you'll always have us. Just like Finn and I will always have each other."

Finn smiles. "Just like we'll all have each other. I promise." He meant it.

And he would keep that promise, always, and forever.

As for Lauren Elizabeth Hudson, she was now a little girl living with three daddies, a baby sister, and a mommy. That's all a little girl could ask for and she was forever thankful.

I'm sad to say that this is the end of my story. Thank you everyone to who stick with my journey. As of now, I'm thinking of doing a sequel about Lauren being older, sixteen, and Kelly nine. What do you think?

Or.. I have another story in mind :)

Thank you sooo much for everything 3