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Finn's hand dropped to his side as he tried to process what had just happened. Had he really been about to tell her that he still loved her? He watched her face carefully as she took the call, he couldn't be sure but by the slightly panicked look on her face he was guessing this Anthony guy was the new fiancé. His feet were stuck in place and he couldn't stop staring as she spoke.

"I'm ok, just catching up with some old friends." She spoke carefully into the phone, making sure her voice didn't betray any of the emotion she had displayed only moments before with Finn. Her eyes stayed on his, silently apologizing to him.

"Well, Mother and I are here catching up with your Dads and I was just wondering if you'd be home soon or if I should come meet you." Anthony said teasingly in her ear.

"You're visiting my Dads?" Her brow creased as she computed this new information. Her eyes widened as she realized the implication of his words. "You're in Lima?"

"Of course sweetheart, how else could we be catching up with your Dads and talking to you?" His chuckle echoed through the phone at her ear. "So should I come meet you? I'd love to meet some of your old friends."

"No, I'll be home shortly. We can talk more when I get there ok?" Her eyes closed as she took a deep breath. When she opened her eyes they immediately connected with Finn's and she realized he hadn't moved at all.

"Alright, I'll see you soon; I love you." Anthony said sweetly.

"See you soon," she whispered as she disconnected the call. For a moment she was unable to do anything but stare at her phone as her mind raced. Raising her head, she opened her mouth but nothing came out.

"So Anthony huh?" Finn asked, deciding to confront the issue.

Yes, Anthony. He's," her brow furrowed as she still tried to process the information. "He's in Lima."

"Yeah, I kind of figured that one out." His right hand rubbed the back of his neck as he spoke. His eyes were focused on her face, trying to read what emotions he saw there. He slowly crossed to her and lifted her chin seeing her eyes close as a tear spilled out onto her cheek. Gently, he wiped it away with his thumb. "You need to go." It killed him to say the words since he knew if he kissed her again she would forget all about Anthony, but that wouldn't be fair to any of them.

"But there's still so much for us to talk about." Rachel whispered, holding his wrist to keep his hand on her face.

The cool metal of her ring pressed against his wrist reminded him why she needed to go. "Yeah I know. But I'm not the only one you need to talk to." He pulled his hand from her face and ran his finger over her ring trying not to think of how his ring once sat there. "We'll talk before you go back to New York."

"New York?" She said questioningly still confused as to the recent turn of events.

He couldn't help it; he had to smile at her as he teased, "Yeah, New York. You know, where you live?"

"Very funny Finn," she said with a small smile. "You promise we'll talk before I go."

Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear he whispered, "I promise." Reaching down he closed his hands over the handles of her purse. Handing it to her he said, "Now, you better go."

She took her purse from him and backed away slowly, turning only when she reached her car door. Opening it blindly she sank into the seat and started the car automatically turning it towards her childhood home. Glancing in the rearview mirror she saw Finn continue to watch her car.

He waited until he could no longer see her taillights before he turned around and sank to the ground. So many thoughts were going through his head and he couldn't make heads or tails of them. He was heartbroken at the loss of what might have been-both for their marriage and for their baby. Tears were making tracks down his face as he sat and rocked back and forth trying to comfort himself. There was so much to think of and he just didn't know where to begin.

He thought of the fact that she had moved on. She was wearing another man's ring where HIS should be. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out his own white gold wedding band, engraved with Faithfully on the inside. He may have taken the ring off his finger, but it was ALWAYS with him. Staring at the simple band in the moonlight he briefly wondered what she did with her ring.

He wondered if she had thought of him at all since they'd been apart. He'd been wasting time here in Lima merely writing his feelings and hoping she'd hear the lyrics she had inspired when he should have been in New York fighting to get her to hear him. Now it was too late and he had all but shoved her back into Anthony's arms. Dropping his hands to his side as he looked up his hand slipped on the papers she had dropped, crumpling them slightly. Picking them up he realized it was their divorce papers. So that's what she needed him to sign. He folded them carefully as he stood and walked to his truck. There was only one person who could help him with this now. Starting the truck he pulled out his cell phone and pressed 3 on the speed dial. When she picked up he started crying harder.

"Finn? Is that you honey?" Carole's voice came through the phone, concern in every syllable since all she could hear was quiet sobs.

"Mom? Can I come over?" He choked the words out as tears ran down his face.

"Of course baby. I'm here." And thank God she was in town. This weekend was the 6th Annual Keep Arts in Education Benefit and Carole was hosting the event.

"Thanks Mom. See you soon." With that he broke the connection, instantly feeling a little bit better just knowing he would see her soon.

Meanwhile, Rachel had pulled into her driveway and sat in the car for a good five minutes trying to repair the damage crying had done to her face. She put Visine drops in her eyes hoping to ease the redness and dabbed concelear around her eyes and cheeks to cover up the tracks of her tears. Swiping on some lip gloss she looked at herself in the mirror one last time. This would just have to do.

She trudged up the steps to the house dreading going inside and seeing Anthony and Beatrice. Her face immediately flushed with guilt-she should be happy to see Anthony but instead it felt like she was walking into a prison. Shaking off the feeling she pushed the door open and followed the voices into the living room.

"There you are!" Anthony stood and crossed to her, placing a kiss on her cheek. "All dressed up too-should I be jealous of who you were with tonight?" His tone was clearly teasing as he pulled her further into the room and he missed her face paling at his words.

Her fathers on the other hand did not miss it and exchanged a glance as Anthony and Rachel crossed to Beatrice who was perched on the couch.

"Hello Beatrice," Rachel began as she bent down and exchanged air kisses with the older woman. "What brings you to Lima?"

"Well, this weekend is the Annual Keep Arts in Education Benefit and as President of Wentworth Records I always make an appearance. Anthony accompanied me of course; you know I positively hate traveling alone."

Rachel's hand involuntarily tightened on Anthony's as she processed this information. He misunderstood the reason for her squeeze; he assumed it was the discomfort of dealing with his Mother so he squeezed back trying to comfort her as he spoke, "And since you were here, Mother called and secured us tickets to the event as well. Isn't that wonderful?"

Rachel was afraid she was going to hyperventilate. She had completely forgotten about the benefit Burt had started years ago to keep his campaign promise of not cutting the arts budget in schools. She was at the first event with Finn of course, but hadn't returned since. Stiffly he replied, "Yes, that is wonderful."

Beatrice was watching Rachel's face closely. "It is a black tie event. You do have something suitable to wear I'm sure?"

Glancing down at her black dress, Rachel sighed. The only other dress she had here in Lima was her prom dress from senior year. Maybe she could get away with that. She certainly wasn't going to give Beatrice anything to nitpick her about so she replied, "Of course I do."

"Wonderful. Now that that is settled, I would like to return to the hotel Anthony. This has been a long day and I want to be fresh for the benefit tomorrow evening." She stood as she spoke, clutching her purse to her side. "Leroy, Hiram it was wonderful to speak with you this evening. I look forward to seeing you at the wedding." Nodding her head at them she began to walk to the front door, pausing momentarily as she turned to Rachel again. "Rachel dear, I never did ask if you straightened out the marriage license?"

Rachel's cheeks grew warm under Beatrice's gaze as she replied in a confident tone, "Of course. Everything will be ready to go." Her fingers of her right hand crossed behind her back, a gesture her fathers knew meant she was lying.

"Good. Well come on Anthony, you'll see her again tomorrow." With that Beatrice continued out the door to stand by the car.

"Hiram, Leroy, I apologize for my mother's abrupt departure. She really does hate to travel." Anthony put on his genial smile as he pulled Rachel into his arms and placed a quick kiss on her lips. "I'll see you tomorrow then sweetheart?"

"I wouldn't miss it for the world." She replied with a shaky smile.

He placed another kiss on her forehead and said, "Wonderful. Until tomorrow then. I love you."

She looked into his eyes, trying desperately to feel for a moment the way she did when Finn held her. Her reply was automatic, "Love you too. Drive safe."

She walked him to the door, leaning against it for a moment. Before she could even try and make it to the steps and avoid her dads questioning glances, Leroy called out to her.

"Rachel? Could you come here for a moment?"

Of course they wouldn't let her just go to bed. Feigning a confidence she didn't possess she walked back into the leaving room. "Yes?"

"We don't want to pry and if you don't want to answer that's ok." Hiram spoke in a soothing tone, almost as if he was afraid she was going to run from their questions.

"What is it?" Her voice trembled as she raised her chin almost defiantly.

"Why did you come home now?" Leroy bluntly asked.

All of the sudden it was as if a dam had opened and her tears poured through. "Oh everything is a mess."

Without a word, they folded her into their embrace, giving her support and waiting until she was ready to talk.

After a few moments she lifted her head and told them, "I'm still married to Finn and I don't know what to do." The sobs overtook her again as her fathers exchanged glances.

"It'll be ok little star. It'll be ok." Their words of comfort fell on deaf ears as Rachel sobbed into their arms. Finally Leroy went and found her gold star cup and put some water in it. "Here, drink this. Then we'll sit down and talk it out."

Gratefully, she took the cup into her hands and drank quickly. They got her settled back onto the couch and waited for her to speak. The story poured out quickly as she explained what happened from the time she picked up the marriage license until now.

Hiram ran his hands over her back while her sobs turned to slight hiccups. "Well that's quite the dilemma little star. You know we'll support you no matter what right?"

"Yes Daddy," she replied with a sigh as she placed her head on his shoulder.

"So I guess what you need to decide is who do you love Rachel; Anthony or Finn?"

Leroy spoke before Rachel could reply. "Don't answer that now Rachel. Clearly this has been a long day. I think you should rest." He stood up and waited until she stood before he folded her into his embrace. "We'll talk more in the morning."

Grateful to escape she hugged him tightly before repeating the gesture with her Daddy. "Goodnight then." With that she fled the living room for the sanctuary of her bedroom where she cried herself to sleep.

At the same time Carole was trying to get Finn calmed down enough to speak coherently. She had been pacing the foyer since he called and when he finally arrived she threw the door open and just opened her arms, rubbing his back once he walked into them. Pulling back, she wiped the tears from his face as she spoke.

"Come on. Let's go in the kitchen and you can tell me all about it." She led him into the kitchen, practically pushing him into a chair as she reached into a cupboard for a package of cookies that Burt thought he had hidden. Setting the cookies between them she then poured two glasses of milk. "So, are you ready to talk?"

The words came tumbling out. "Rachel's home and she's getting married."

"Oh Finny," she said while grabbing his hand. "I'm so sorry baby." Carole omitted the fact that she knew Rachel was in town since her name had recently been added to the benefit guest list. She just hadn't realized that Rachel was engaged.

"She, uh, she came into the shop today. Told me I had to sign something but I wouldn't do it. I wanted to make her wait, show her I wasn't at her beck and call anymore." He took a drink from his glass of milk. "But really, who was I trying to kid? I'd still do anything for her. "

"Finn, I've never asked you this, but maybe it'll help me help you. What happened between you? You were so in love."

The tears gathered again so he took a breath before he spoke. "She was pregnant and had a miscarriage." Hearing her gasp Finn grabbed her hand tightly. "She just told me tonight mom. She told me she didn't know she was pregnant until she miscarried and I believe her. We started arguing more after that and I thought she just wanted some space so I came home. I got the divorce papers after that." He leaned his head on his hands still overwhelmed.

"Oh Finn, I'm so sorry for you both. How awful for you both." She kept her eyes dry now in front of him. She'd have a good cry for him later when he couldn't see.

"Is it crazy to love someone you never met?" Finn asked as he raised his tear stained face to his mother. "Because I do. I love that baby." He sighed as he said, "And I still love Rachel."

"I know you do Finn. I've always known. The question is what are you going to do about it?" Carole asked with a challenging tone to her voice.

"I'm going to sign these papers I guess. I want her to be happy Mom, even if it's not with me." He pulled the unsigned divorce papers from his pocket.

"Are you telling me you're giving up?" She lifted his chin and looked him in the eye. "When you love someone Finn you fight for them. Do you think Rachel still has feelings for you?"

He thought of the kisses they'd shared and her reluctance to leave him by the lake. "I think maybe she does, but she's engaged."

"I think you're forgetting an important fact." Carole said as she pointed to the papers. "She's still married."

Realizing she was right, Finn met her gaze. "So I shouldn't sign these?"

"All I'm saying is if you still have feelings for each other fight, don't just give up."

Her words ignited something in him. "I won't give up. You're right Mom." he hugged her tight and kissed the top of her head. "I gotta go. I have a lot to do before I see her again."

With that Finn left the house and drove back to his own home. He knew exactly what to do to get Rachel to listen to him; he just hoped he could get the help to pull it off. He glanced at the clock when he arrived home noting it was too late to call the one person who could help him pull this off. He'd call Mr. Schue first thing in the morning but for now he had some writing to do.

A/N: So everyone is all together in Lima-I wonder what will happen at the Benefit. :) Also, just what is Finn cooking up that involves Mr. Schue? Stay tuned for more. As always, thank you for reading and please feel free to review-I love hearing what you think!

Hey Groffles to my Lea? Welcome back on the ship-we missed you! Thanks for taking the time to read the drafts of this-it's always appreciated.

#1 fan/Mrs. B? Hope you enjoyed this!

Lastly, I'm still on the lookout for a coupe-have you seen one M?