I was feeling in a writing mood, so I thought why not write another chapter for you guys! I love the movie Fireproof, so I'm taking a few of their ideas from their movie into this story but with some of my stuff included and twists. Let me know how you guys like this. I'm was feeling a bit iffy on how I would start this one. But I hope I did this chapter justice for you guys! You Guys rock! This chapter title is from the song "The Scientist" by Coldplay I DO NOT OWN GLEE, FIREPROOF OR COLDPLAY"S SONGS!

Five Years Later….

Rachel yelped in pain as she tripped over a pair shoes that was blocking the doorway of hers and Finn's apartment. Rachel sighed when she saw that they were Finn's shoes. He must have forgotten to put the back in the closet. Again.

When Rachel went into the kitchen, she let out an outraged gasp when she saw that the dishes were not done, the floor was not swept or mopped and the refrigerator was left open. She had left a note for Finn to ask to him to please clean the kitchen up after he got off of work. She slammed her purse down and tied her hair up into a lose ponytail and started doing the dishes.

Just then the sound of the bathroom door was heard and Rachel turned to see Finn in his firefighter uniform, as he was getting ready to go to work.

Rachel took a deep breath before she turned to him. "Finn did you get my note about cleaning up the kitchen while I was gone."

Finn looked up from buttoning up his shirt. "Well hello to you to Rachel."

"Finn, I asked you to at least clean up the Kitchen while I was at rehearsal." Rachel was beginning a new Broadway show of Mamma Mia as the lead role of Sophie. As the starring role, she couldn't afford to miss any rehearsal.

Finn snorted and went back to fastening up his shirt. "I've been working for the past three days Rachel. I think I deserve a bit of a rest."

Rachel glared at him. "Finn, you worked for seventy two hours straight and you're off for twenty four hours. I know for fact that you don't spend the whole time sleeping. This is your apartment too."

Finn huffed. "I don't see you doing anything Rachel."

Rachel felt her anger rising. "Finn! Will you look at me please!?" When Finn looked up, Rachel continued speaking. "I have new rehearsal for the lead role of Sophie for my show and I'm at the theatre for like 50 hours a week Finn plus I see my fathers every weekend to help my papa with daddy." Hiram Berry had a stroke almost a year ago and hasn't been able to move the lower portion of his body. Rachel needed to be there for him because she knew Leroy couldn't afford to miss work considering how the medical bill for Hiram's care was so expensive.

Finn snorted again. "Maybe you should cut back on spending so much time with your fathers Rachel."

An outraged gasp escaped Rachel. She knew her face was probably red with fury. "FINNEGAN CHRISTOPHER HUDSON! I WOULD NEVER LEAVE MY FATHERS WHEN THEY NEED ME MOST! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WOULD SAY THAT!"

Rachel grabbed her purse and stomped right out the front door.

Finn sighed. When did life become so difficult? When did Rachel become so difficult? This was certainly not the best way to wake up in the morning before heading back to work for another seventy two hour shift, but he wouldn't let Rachel get in the way of that.

Rachel walked up to Santana's and Brittney's apartment. With a deep breath, she knocked on her their door. She heard Brittney's voice come through the door.

"Just one second! Oh my god! Lord Tubbington! No more fondue for you!"

A moment later, Santana answered the door. 'What's up Berry?" Santana asked as she let Rachel in.

Rachel took a seat into their living room where Brittney was holding Lord Tubbington.

"Lord Tubbington started smoking again. He's not getting any more fondue for a while. Isn't that righting Lord Tubbington?" Brittney scolded while Lord Tubbington closed his eyes and let out a soft purr.

Rachel couldn't help but give Brittney a small smile. Brittney's innocent humor always seemed to make her feel a little bit better.

Brittney then put Lord Tubbington down and sat right next to Rachel while Santana sat on the other side.

"What's troubling you Berry?" Santana said as softly as she could.

"I'm fine." Rachel whispered.

"Bullshit Berry. We know something is bothering you. Spill." Santana said more firmly.

Rachel felt a few tears drip down her cheeks that she couldn't stop from falling.

Brittney then wrapped her arm around Rachel and whispered in her ear. "Is it Finn again?" she asked quietly but loud enough for Santana to hear.

Rachel couldn't hold it in anymore. "Yes." Then a sob escaped her lips and she leaned into Brittney's shoulder, covering her mouth while Brittney wrapped her arms round her, making shushing noises in an attempt to calm her down. They sat there for a few minutes while Rachel cried it out. Brittney still held her, while Santana rubbed Rachel's knee comforting the best way she could.

Finally, Rachel pulled away from Brittney's arms. Santana got up and went to the bathroom and came back with a tissue.

"Here Ray," Santana said handing her a tissue.

Rachel gave her a small smile and wiped her eyes and face with it. "Thanks Santana." Then Rachel turned to Brittney. "Thanks Britt."

"No problem Rachie," Brittney smiled at her in return.

"Alright, enough of this sissy crap. What did Lurch do this time?" Santana asked.

Rachel sighed. This wasn't the first time this has happened. She was sure this was going to be the last time either.

Rachel took a deep breath. "I got mad at Finn because he wouldn't do any of the chores I asked him to do while I was gone for rehearsal. I mean, I know he had a seventy two hour shift but he had all day yesterday to do the things that I needed him to do while I was gone for that all day long rehearsal. He knew I wasn't coming home till today but he still didn't do anything." Rachel huffed.

Santana's eyes narrowed on her. She knew there was more. "Is that all?" Santana asked.

Rachel took another deep breath. "No." Rachel felt more tears coming, but she tried to relax by taking a few deep breaths.

Brittney rubbed her back. "It's okay Rachel." She said gently.

Rachel felt tears sting in her eyes. "Finn told me I should consider limiting my time with my fathers. I mean, how could he say something like that!?" Rachel caught her voice in a sob. "He was so insensitive? You guys were there when I got the phone call about my daddy's stroke. I'm sure he would be doing the same thing if something happened to one of his family members!" Rachel took a shaky breath as a few tears rolled down her cheeks.

Brittney held her arms open for Rachel and Rachel accepted the hug. Santana then gave her another tissue when she pulled away.

"I would say, try talking to Lurch again." Santana began.

"Maybe Finn was stressed about something Rachel. You now some people may not be so open to help people when they are feeling stressed themselves." Brittney said.

Rachel starred at Brittney who was giving Rachel a reassuring smile.

Santana then kissed Brittney's forehead. "How did you become so smart Brittney?"

Brittney grinned at her. "Lord Tubbington has asked me that every time I catch him on drugs."

Rachel and Santana just laughed. Oh, they sure love Brittney.

Rachel Stayed for a few hours and then she figured it was time to go home. She had another rehearsal and she needed her beauty sleep to be sharp for tomorrow.

"So I'll see you at rehearsal tomorrow, Santana?" Rachel asked.

"Hell yeah! You will!" Santana exclaimed. Before Rachel left out the front door, Santana pulled her arm back till Rachel was facing her. "Listen, I know Finnocence isn't always best with his emotions, but don't give up on him yet."

Rachel sighed. Yeah, hopefully Santana is right, she thought. She really hoped that this would be the last fight they would have for a while, or at least for now. But she was willing to talk to him.

"Thanks Santana," Rachel said and she gave her a hug.

Santana pulled away and smiled. "All right, get going Rachel. See you tomorrow." Then Santana shut the door.

Rachel sighed. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. She could only hope.

Okay, I decided to make this chapter more about Rachel. The next chapter will be mostly about Finn. You'll also get to hear a bit more of their past fights and how long they've been going on. Let me know if you guys liked this chapter. This chapter and the next chapter are a bit tricky pulling them all together. Let me know what you think! You guys rock! (Also, just so you guys know, I've gone back and made some spelling error corrections, I missed. So if you guys get any updates on older chapters, that's probably what it is. Sorry!)