LOVE WILL FIND A WAY…
First off the world didn't end so yea! Second… thoughts on the Glee finale? I am shocked in a good way that Sam/Mercedes became cannon, yea I know in this series Mercedes is w/ Mike and Sam was a bit character who dated Tina briefly but in cannon cannon I can't wait to see if those two make it past the summer hiatus… also I am so happy Tina/Mike made it as a couple on cannon a whole season that is HUGE for Teen Soaps…. That said still don't own GH or GLEE just my wacked out head cannon….enjoy….
Holden Clark Hummel was born a healthy and happy baby boy and shortly after being brought into the world the sounds of helicopters filled the air as Mother, Father and baby were airlifted to the hospital while Quinn, Michael, Carly, and Nikolas took the first launch to the mainland to follow them there. This left the remainder of the gleeks as well as the small smattering of non gleek guests who had been slowly but surely making their way toward the dock to head out on launches of their own.
By this time, Molly, Brittney, Santana, Mike, Mercedes, Kurt, Matt, and Michael hadn't known about Artie's new state and as the young man of Kristina's affections entered the room where all of the aforementioned people sans Michael now stood it was clear that at least for another few moments they wouldn't find out as he'd slipped his mask back on his face and was now standing by Kristina's side, gently kissing her cheek before looking out at the crowd of his former friends.
"Kurt," Mercedes said, "I know I may have said this before but I'll say it again…. This surprise wedding was really sweet of you."
Kurt simply smiled, placing a hand on his friends shoulder as a smirk played on his lips. "And this was just spur of the moment with limited resources imagine what magic I can do with your full disclosure."
Mercedes's face lit up while Mike flashed Kristina an 'I'm in Trouble' look.
The almost newlyweds weren't the only ones to flash a facial expression as Santana rolled her eyes at Kristina and snapped in her usually bitchy fashion.
"Ok, can we just talk about the tall, masked, and gorgeous elephant in the room?"
Eyes fell upon the Latina as she shook her head.
"What, just because Brits and I are an item doesn't mean I can't look."
Brit nodded.
"We totally have a look but don't touch policy though sometimes we do touch….like that one time Santana totally got it on with that guy with the funny voice that Tina used to date but it's ok cause I totally did it with my bosses… ok I don't know WHAT he is but the Jackal he's a genius."
The group just tried not to crack up at Brittney being her classic self.
A second of silence passed as Kristina wondered if the question of her date's identity would be asked again and wondered if she should deflect it, suggesting that at least she, Molly, and Kurt made their way to the hospital as Sam and Noah most likely were already there.
Her mouth was about to pop open for her to say just that however it seemed that her boyfriend was mentally cockblocking her and decided to open his mouth instead.
"Surprise," Artie said pulling off his mask, soon being met with the eyes of his former club mates.
"Oh my god Artie!" Molly spoke so swiftly that it only sounded like one long jumbled word as she ran up to him and tossed her arms around him. "I mean Kristina told me you were back in her life but she left out one giant detail. This is like something out of an epic rom com or novel…I mean I can't coherently think of one with this exact plot line but I'm sure one exists."
"I missed you too Molly," Artie said with a smile as he overheard Brit whispering to Santana.
"I always thought Artie was part robot."
Santana rolled her eyes before kissing her girlfriend briefly on the cheek and turning to her former teammate who just moments ago she was checking out, wondering if she should make him the third party of a threesome or simply a one night stand however now she flashed him a smile as Mercedes spoke up.
"Long time no see," she said, "So what have you been doing….well besides."
"Walking?" Artie replied with a smile.
Mercedes just nodded.
"Well, I've been going to school in Boston majoring in film studies though I'm thinking of either changing my major or starting a minor in psych."
"And you've been sneaking around with my sister," Kurt said with a protective brotherly air in his voice.
"Yes, I've been sneaking around with Kristina while I waited for the best time to tell you guy's things."
"Well, if you break her heart again consider yourself lucky if all that happens is that you're back in the chair."
Artie just let out a laugh thinking that this wouldn't be the last time within the next 48 hours he'd be hearing a variant of this.
Mike and Matt remained silent through all this as did Blaine. The latter's reason was that seeing Artie standing wasn't a shock to him seeing as how the only other time he'd seen the other man was during Kristina's first run in with him after Rachel's play while Mike and Matt…. Well they were always men of few words and their facial expressions spoke a thousand words.
After a small reunion however Molly was the one to break up the love fest saying that they REALY should head out to the hospital to check on their mom.
"Well," Mercedes said with a smile, "seeing as how I'm sure your mother only wants the family… and well your significant others, we should all get together sometime soon."
"Are you suggesting setting a date for a REAL wedding?" Mike asked.
"Well, there is that or Thanksgiving is in a month…or."
"I'm sure dad and Alexis will want me to throw a lavish Christening for Holden, I mean I'm not big on the whole Religion thing but everyone loves a party."
Talking some more it was decided a final date for their meeting would be determined at a later date as they all headed out toward the launch to the mainland where they soon went their separate ways.
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"It's about time you got here," Puck said looking as Kristina, Artie, Kurt, Matt, Molly and Blaine entered the waiting area near the maternity ward, "I mean Kristina, I get you and Artie probably wanted to go all Harlequin romance in the stables or something but this is more important, I mean your mother just popped out her fourth child and she isn't getting any younger."
"Same old Puckerman," Artie said once more smiling at his good friend who seemed to smile back however soon his eyes fell back to his girlfriend.
"I'm going to step out while you see your mom I'll be back ok."
Kristina nodded as Artie took a step out of the waiting area and toward the elevator. Where he was going no one knew however soon Burt stepped out of the room to let his kids know that it was about time that Holden met his siblings.
The quad nodded and were soon ushered into the hospital room which was on the larger size seeing as how besides the McKinley High arts programs Nikolas was also a benefactor of the medical establishment giving his aunt special privileges.
"Mom," Sam spoke first, "how are you doing?"
"Better now that you're here," Alexis said with a smile, "anyway Holden are you ready to meet your sisters and brother."
The baby was mere hours old and yet he could somehow sense what was being said as he began to gurgle in his mother's arms.
"Hi," Sam said, "I'm your oldest sister Sam."
She paused for a moment.
"I know what you're thinking how can this woman be your sister…. She's old…. Well the truth is it's because both of us were special."
Deciding not to go into the details it was Kurt's turn to speak.
"Hi, I'm Kurt….I'm your big brother," Kurt spoke with a tear in his eye as Kristina also seemed to tear up.
"I'm Kristina," Kristina said, "you'd swear by our similar names, matching ages and overly emotional attitude we're twins."
"But we're not," Kurt said smirking at Kristina.
"But we will teach you the fundamentals in life like how to stay organized."
"And how to spot the latest trends."
"And about music."
"I'll teach him about music…I at least have taste."
"I have taste."
"It's 2014 and you still rock out to NSNYC."
Kristina rolled her eyes.
"Don't mind those two, I'm Molly I'm the smart and sometimes only sane one in this family."
A slight round of laughter filled the air as the family talked for a while more before one of the nurses came to take Holden toward the nursery and the subject of god parents briefly was brought up however with all their extended family and friends it was hard to make a unanimous decision especially since Dr. Lee poked her head in to say Alexis needed to get some rest.
The kids nodded promising their mother they'd visit soon before leaving the room only to find Michael chatting it up with Artie as if they were best friends, what the subject was about however she'd never know as Michael turned to his sister and flashed a smile.
"When were you going to tell me about this shocking development?"
"When I was casually pulling off his mask on the dance floor at Mike and Mercedes's wedding reception, though obviously that didn't happen."
Michael nodded.
"I read him the riot act you know," Michael said.
"Could of fooled me, you were acting so chummy."
"Kristina," Artie said as he draped his suit jacket over her naked shoulders, flashing her an adorable smile, "did you know that your brother has an extensive vinyl collection?"
Mouthing a silent thanks for the jacket as her arms were indeed cold she shook her head shifting her eyes to look at her brothers, "I wasn't aware of this."
"Well when your branded socially awkward because you spent a year of your life in a coma you kind of need a hobby….the records are back at my dad's place I'll pack them up and bring them to New Haven so you can look at them sometime when you're visiting Krissy."
Artie nodded clearly liking that idea however this was where his conversation with Michael ended as he placed his hand into Kristina's and walked her over toward the corner of the waiting area.
"I ran into Quinn and Michael in the gift shop."
It was then that Artie picked up a plastic shopping bag.
"I got you a present."
"You didn't have to."
"I know," he said as he pulled out a small blue stuffed kitten and watched a smile cross Kristina's lips.
"This is….thoughtful."
"Yea, well I thought the little guy should have a present from his future brother in law."
"Future brother in law…was that a proposal Abrams because if it was it was kind of weak."
"If you thought that was a proposal then you don't know me at all woman."
Kristina laughed at his gangster speak coming out to play.
"WHEN I propose to you it'll be all kinds of romantic just like you deserve."
"Like at Universal when the shark jumps out on Jaws," Kristina said thinking of a plot in a movie that she'd seen one too many times with Matt.
"Perhaps," Artie said with a playful smile as he reached into the bag once more, "now this is your gift."
Kristina watched now as Artie pulled out what looked to be a simple piece of candy causing Kristina's face to light up.
"You remembered."
"How much you love Carmel Apple Charms pops."
"How much I love Carmel Apple Charms pops." She spoke before leaning over to give him a kiss right there in the middle of the room not caring that people saw them.
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TBC
I know it was a crap ending and I'm sorry. Next chapter should be a mini time jump to a group event though I don't know if I should skip from Nov 1st to Thanksgiving or if I should skip from Nov 1st to a date before this and have Holden's christening and if so who should I make his god parents? Anyway thanks to everyone for reading weather you review or not.