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A/N- I'm so sorry that this took SO LONG to write... I really hope its worth the wait...
xoxox SalvatoreGirl
Epilogue:
"I can't do this... I look horrible!" Quinn shouted tears forming in her eyes, "Whose stupid idea was it to have the wedding when I'm only a few weeks away from my due date?" Quinn snapped suddenly angry. She looked down at Rachel who was fluffing out the train of her gown.
"It was your idea Q" Santana snapped. Everyone was fed up with Quinn's mood swings and yelling. The planning of this wedding had been brutal for that reason. She was almost as bad as Emma with her need for everything to be perfect and then the indecisiveness that seemed to have come with her pregnancy.
"Look Quinn. You need to stop. No one wants to listen to you complain anymore! You look beautiful! Puck is going to absolutely love you no matter what so RELAX" Santana snapped again before Rachel could jump in and make it calm. Quinn glared at Santana. Santana just rolled her eyes. She'd heard enough about the dress when they went shopping for it. Quinn only cried fifty times while trying to find a dress.
"I HATE IT!" Quinn shouted tears running down her cheeks as she stood on the pedestal in front of Santana, Rachel, Tina, Brittany, Mercedes, Judy Fabray, and Puck's mother Lily. This was the sixth or seventh dress she'd tried on and each one had made her cry. She hated the way she looked in all of them with her large stomach.
"Listen Fabray. You look beautiful in all of these dresses but you can't see it because you're too busy focusing on the damn baby bump. Get over it Quinn! You're pregnant. It's not like it's the first time or that you didn't know about it. You're pregnant and getting married. You need to get over the baby bump and look at the big picture here" Santana snapped at Quinn. She was the only one who wasn't just sitting back and listening to Quinn whine over her body and how fat she looked anymore.
"This is why you're not my maid of honor" Quinn glared, more tears coming down her cheeks.
"Are you insane Quinn? You asked me to be your maid of honor last month. As your maid of honor I'm telling you to get over this and find a beautiful dress for your wedding" Santana glared rolling her eyes.
Quinn stormed off into the dressing room a Bridal assistant hurrying after her. They walked into the dressing room and Quinn picked out one of the other dresses that the sales woman had picked out for her. She slipped into it and walked out in front of the group. None of them said a word. The dress didn't look bad on her, but it just wasn't Quinn... It was almost all tool. It wasn't right... it was just too much for Quinn. Quinn looked into the mirror and frowned, "This is horrible! Why did I even put this on? Who even picked this stupid dress out? God I look like I'm being swallowed whole!" Quinn gaped at her reflection tears coming yet again.
"Quinny honey... you look beautiful... this just isn't the dress. Don't lose hope yet okay? We'll find a dress. That's what today is about. We made sure everything else was done so that all you had to worry about was your dress. We all even have our dresses. Don't worry okay? We'll find something. Just breathe" Lily smiled coming up to Quinn and taking both of her hands in hers. Judy Fabray looked upon the two with disgust. She was jealous though she knew she shouldn't be because she'd ruined her relationship with Quinn a long time ago.
"Okay" Quinn whispered smiling. She followed the sales woman back into the dressing room and changed into another dress. This time when she walked out everyone's jaw dropped. She looked stunning. The dress was a chiffon fabric, strapless and the seam of the top started just above her bump. The seam was covered with a thin gold band that showed off the bump without drawing too much attention away from her face. She looked perfect.
Quinn stepped up on to the pedestal and looked into the mirror. Her own mouth dropped open, "I love it... this is it" Quinn smiled brightly, tears of joy coming to her eyes.
"No no no more tears!" Santana scolded, but she was smiling as she stood up to walk up next to Quinn, "See... we told you you'd find something when you got over the baby bump. This dress makes you and your little baby look absolutely stunning." She smiled next to her friend.
Quinn hugged Santana, "Thank you so much" Quinn whispered.
"What is the unholy trinity for?" Santana whispered back.
"What do you think baby?" Quinn laughed looking down at her bump. She felt a little kick in response and smiled, "I think the baby likes it too." She laughed.
Santana smiled at the memory of helping pick out the dress and realized what a roller coaster ride this entire wedding had been, but she loved every minute of it. She loved that she was here with her two best friends helping one get married. Who would have thought that their friendship would have lasted this long?
"The unholy trinity" Santana hugged Brittany and Quinn.
"Starting together" Quinn smiled putting her hand out in the middle.
"Ending together" Brittany finished putting her hand on top of Quinn's. Santana placed her hand on top of Brittany's and they stood there like that for a second feeling united before they hurried to their places for their last performance together.
"Santana... I'm sorry... I'm just really stressed out... I shouldn't be snapping at you... I love my dress and you guys... thank you all for putting up with my tantrums" Quinn laughed brushing the tears away, careful not to smudge her makeup. Santana looked up shaken from her memories and walked over to Quinn where Brittany was standing.
"The unholy trinity?" Quinn started with a small smile.
"Starting together" Brittany chimed in this time.
"Ending together" Santana smiled putting her hand in. The other two placed their hands on top too and they again stood united. They would always be best friends, always be there for each other. There was no stopping them when they were together... not even a wedding.
"Well... it's time to get you down the isle" Rachel beamed coming up with Tina, Mercedes, Judy, and Lily. Everyone was smiling Quinn felt like she always had her family and friends behind her and this was the happiest she'd ever been.
There was a knock on the door and Will Shuester came in, "I heard I'm supposed to walk a Ms. Quinn Fabray down the isle today?" He beamed walking towards them, "Wow... you look great Quinn"
"Thanks Mr. Shue... I really appreciate you doing this for me... you always were a father figure for me" Quinn smiled at him and he hugged her.
"Alright guys... we have a schedule to keep! Down the isle we go" Rachel ushered them out of the room and lined them up outside of the doors where Puck was already standing at the alter.
Music started to play and Rachel was the first to walk in with Finn. Brittany and Santana came in next, Sam and Mercedes, Tina and Mike, and Judy and Lily walked together. Quinn bit her lip as she heard everyone stand up and another march strike up from the speakers. Quinn looped her arm through Mr. Shue's and the doors opened for them.
Everyone was standing and turned towards the doors as they opened to allow the bride to enter. Puck looked up only to have his breath taken away. Quinn looked so beautiful. She was so perfect, her happiness was almost radiating off of her. He couldn't think straight anymore. No matter how many times he'd imagined this moment, it was nothing compared to the real thing. Her dress was perfect, her hair... perfect, her makeup... perfect, her... perfect. Puck's mind drifted to the first time he met Quinn all those years ago as he watched her walk towards him.
He looked up from his Spanish book when he saw a girl with blonde hair and hazel eyes walk into the room. It was the first day of sophomore year and Puck had to wonder what had suddenly made him so attracted to Quinn Fabray. He watched her walk in, her friends Brittany and Santana on each side of her, she came in and sat down right in front of him.
He smelled the sweet sent of her perfume wafting towards him when she brushed her ponytail back behind her. He wanted her. Puck didn't just want her for her body like he did every other girl. He wanted to get to know her, to go on dates with her... it wasn't fair that he couldn't have her. She was his best friends girl. How could he want to take her from him? What made her so special that he just had to have her?
Puck smiled watching her come down. It seemed to be taking an eternity for her to reach him.
"I HATE YOU NOAH PUCKERMAN! THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!" Quinn shouted at him as she gave birth to their first child, Beth. He could only stare wide eyed back at her. He wished he was up by her, holding her hand instead of Mercedes or Mr. Shue. It wasn't fair that he'd been there for her through this whole thing and she was pushing him away.
Crying filled the room and the doctor held up their baby girl. Puck smiled, everything else forgotten. Both he and Quinn couldn't take their eyes off of Beth. The nurses helped Puck cut the umbilical cord and then both were able to hold her before they took her away.
A little while later he and Quinn were standing in front of the nursery looking at Beth for the last time. She turned to him and Puck could see the tears starting to form, "Did you ever love me?"
He couldn't believe she'd just asked that but he didn't convey that he was really shocked, "Yes... Especially now"
Quinn had finally reached him. Mr. Shue kissed her on the cheek before Puck took her hands and they were standing, hands joined in front of the priest, "Now before I begin... is there anyone who objects to these two being joined in holy matrimony? Speak now or forever hold your peace" No one said a word. There were smiles around.
The priest continued, "Good... Now Quinn Fabray do you take Noah Puckerman to be your husband? To have and to hold in sickness and in health until death do you part?"
"I do" Quinn smiled.
"Noah Puckerman... do you take Quinn Fabray to be your wife? To have and to hold? in sickness and in health until death do you part?"
"I do" Puck smiled widely.
"At this time the couple would like to present their own vows with the presentation of the rings" The priest announced with a smile.
"Quinn... when I first met you... I couldn't have you, but that didn't stop me. No matter how many times you said you hated me or didn't want me around especially after Beth, I didn't listen... I guess it's a good thing I'm hard headed. I love you... I always have, always will. I think deciding to show up on your door step in Connecticut with ice cream was the best thing I ever did for either of us. So finally you're going to be my wife and we're going to have a little family... and I can't wait" He slipped the ring on her finger fighting the urge to kiss her.
"Noah... When I met you... I hated you... I really did. I wanted nothing to do with you... all I cared about was popularity and getting one step ahead of everyone else. Then... I got pregnant. I think that was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I learned to be more considerate of other people and while I still had my moments I found myself falling in love with you. Then I went to college and I didn't say goodbye to you. I didn't want it to be the end... I loved you, that's when I knew I loved you. Then you showed up and here we are. I can't wait to be Mrs. Puckerman" Quinn laughed and the crowd chuckled a little too as she slipped the ring on his finger.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife... you may now kiss the bride" The priest seemed to have tears in his eyes but no one could really tell as Quinn and Puck finally kissed and all the attention was on them.
Puck's lips met Quinn's, "I love you so much" He whispered against her lips.
"We love you too" Quinn laughed feeling the baby kick between them. The kick hit again, harder this time. Puck backed away from Quinn smiling. Everyone was clapping, but Quinn felt like she was in a tunnel... she couldn't hear anything except her heartbeat and shallow breathing. The baby kicked again, "Ah!" She gasped falling to her knees in pain. Puck immediately was trying to help her to stand up.
"Quinn what's going on!?" He gasped.
"The baby's coming!" she gasped gripping Puck's hand to help her stand up, "Ah!" She screamed again feeling another pain in her side that wasn't a kick this time. "MOM!" Quinn screamed. Both Lily and Judy came running, "Get... Mr. Shue and Emma to come with us please" Quinn looked at both of them cringing as another ripple of pain was sent through her. She held tightly to Puck's hand as he led her down the stairs carefully.
They hurried down the isle together and down the steps of the church were a car was waiting. Mr. Shue was already in the front seat, "Emma is going to follow behind me to get others to the hospital... Judy... sit up front" Mr. Shue demanded as Puck opened the door helping Quinn into the car. She held onto both Puck and Lily's hand in the backseat, squeezing each time a contraction hit.
Finally they reached the hospital. The four of them helping Quinn through the doors where she was immediately taken into a wheel chair and into a room where only she and Puck were allowed for the moment. They changed Quinn out of her wedding gown and into a hospital gown and got her into a bed. They hooked up several machines and within minutes Quinn was finally able to relax minus the contractions. Mr. Shue, Lily, and Judy were able to come in as well.
"So how's she doing?" Mr. Shue asked Puck.
"She's doing fine... Not ready for baby yet... but apparently it won't be long" Puck replied squeezing Quinn's hand.
"Sorry I'm late" Emma smiled coming into the room.
"I'm glad you guys are here and I just want you both to know how much you guys mean to me... you've all been there for me... I love all of you" Quinn smiled. She was so happy that she couldn't help but make sure that everyone else knew that she appreciated them.
"We're happy that you want us here" Mr. Shue stated wrapping an arm around Emma. "We love you Quinn"
There was another knock on the door and the doctor entered, "Hello Ms. Fabray... I'm going to check and see how far along you are. It should be really soon since your contractions are so close together." He sat down on a stool with a smile.
"Thank you Dr. Thresher, but actually it's Mrs. Puckerman" Quinn smiled proudly, but her frown quickly turned into a frown with another strong contraction.
"Congratulations! Alright well... It looks like you're ready... I'm going to need two of you to leave the room though... I'm sorry it's a really small room and I want to make sure Quinn stays cool" Dr. Thresher looked at Emma and Mr. Shue who nodded and left the room.
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"Alright Quinn one more push!" the nurse encouraged.
"Ah!" Quinn shouted again. Just then a baby's crying filled the room and both Puck and Quinn were greeted with a healthy baby boy.
"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Puckerman... you have a baby boy... what's his name?" The doctor and nurses looked at her expectantly.
"Can we have everyone come in the room first before I say the name?" Quinn inquired holding one of Puck's hands.
"Of course." the nurse smiled and handed Quinn the baby before going out to get the rest of their friends.
"Mr. Shue... we decided that since you were an amazing father like figure that we wanted to name our baby after you... so his name is William Alexzander Puckerman" Quinn smiled widely, "and we wanted to let Finn and Rachel know that they are the God parents"
"That's fine as long as I'm an aunt" Santana smiled.
"of course... Mr. Shue... would you like to hold him?" Puck asked looking up at his glee club instructor who had tears in his eyes. Mr. Shue nodded and held out his arms for the baby.
"Hello Will" He laughed cradling the baby and letting the child wrap his little hand around his fingers, "You're so cute" He laughed.
Quinn leaned her head on Puck's shoulder, "I love you" Quinn whispered.
"Especially now?"
"Especially now" Quinn confirmed.
THE END
