So here's chapter 17! Enjoy The chapter title is from the song "Keep Holding On," by Avril Lavigne.

It's been a few days since Rachel tried to write thing about why she fell in love and married Finn. She just couldn't bring herself to think.

The weekend was here and Rachel was planning on seeing her dads again this weekend. Maybe it could help her think she thought.

Rachel had to stop by the hospital first before leaving for Lima to see her dads. When Rachel got to her destination, she smiled when she saw Sugar there.

"Hey Sugar! It's so good to see you! Welcome back," Rachel exclaimed.

Sugar gave her a beaming smile and hugged Rachel from the counter.

"How was the wedding?" Rachel asked after she pulled away.

"Oh, I was lovely. Everything turned out great! My daddy cried when he gave me away. But it was good," Sugar sighed happily.

Rachel beamed at her friend. "Well Congratulations. To both you and Rory."

Sugar smiled at her in return. "Thank you Rachel. So what can I help you with today?"

"Oh! I was needing some more sheets for my daddy's hospital bed. Do you have any?"

"Yes, we have some in stock. Be right back."

Rachel felt anger and guilt come through to her suddenly. Jessie really did go all the way out to do this to try and win her? Well, she was going to pay him back all this money, somehow.

Sugar then returned with 2 sets of bed sheets. "Here you go. That'll be 45 dollars."

Rachel gave Sugar the money trying to avoid those feelings she was having.

Then suddenly Sugar asked her, "Rachel are you okay?"

Rachel shook her head. There was no need to try and hide. She was going to lose against Sugar.

"No."

"What's bothering you?" Sugar asked with a look of concern in her eyes.

"I just can't believe Jessie bought all of this hospital stuff trying to get together with me. You wouldn't have to have his address do you? I want to pay him back for paying all of this stuff."

Sugar gave Rachel a confused look. "Jessie?"

"Yes," Rachel said slowly. "Saint James."

Sugar looked at the computer and started typing away. After a second and gave Rachel the same confused look. "Jessie did not pay for all of this stuff."

Rachel's eyes widen. "What!?"

Sugar shook her head. "All the hospital stuff that was purchased costs 24,300 dollars. Out of that, Jessie only gave 300 dollars."

Rachel gasped. Nobody told her that.

"T-Then who gave the other 24,000?" Rachel felt her mind racing. Who would do something like that?

Before Rachel could think any longer, Sugar then answered her question. "You husband. Finn Hudson."

Rachel froze in her thoughts. "When did this happen?"

"He came in a few weeks ago with all the cash and paid for all of it right on the spots. He told me not to tell anyone, but I didn't think it included you." Sugar said.

Rachel felt tears come into her eyes. "Sugar, thank you. I got to go."

Before Sugar could say anything, Rachel grabbed the bag with the sheets and her purse and ran out.

Twenty minutes later, she ran into her apartment and into the guest bedroom. She started searching into the drawers while sobs wrecked her body.

"Oh! Where is it!?" She exclaimed. Finally, after a few minutes, she found what she was looking for. Her wedding ring.

Rachel slipped it back onto her finger. She rubbed it gently and that caused her sob more. Quickly, Rachel grabbed paper and pen and started writing.

She wrote everything about Finn. From his smile to talent. To his character to his personality, He was his own person. He was Finn Hudson.

After she finished writing, she looked down at her five pages of writing.

"Yeah, I love you Finn Hudson. So much." Rachel said through a sob.

Turning to the clock, it was just past 7 in the evening. Rachel then remembered Finn was working late that night.

Quickly going back into the bedroom, Rachel took a quick shower and put on a red summer dress and fixed her makeup (which she had to do it again because she was still crying).

When she was ready, she quickly, left the apartment and went to a special place that she and Finn loved. It was time for her to tell Finn Hudson a few things.

Finn laughed at Puck's jokes. "You're terrible dude!" Finn said while having Puck's head locked under his arm.

"All right! All right! I give up! Let go of my head you jackass!" Puck exclaimed.

Finn chuckled. "All right, well I got to go. See you a few days?"

"Hell yah, you will." Puck said with a smirk. "I'm going to get you for that head lock."

"Good luck with that."

Finn then grabbed his jacket and keys. His shift was over. Just as Finn got into his truck, his phone went off. When he got it out of his pocket and looked at it, he saw a text from Rachel.

Finn, Meet me at the theatre where I work. Now. – Rachel

Finn immediately responded. On my way.

After a little bit of driving Finn found himself running into the theater. He couldn't find Rachel in her dressing room or in the lobby. Then he thought Rachel might be in the auditorium.

When Finn got to the auditorium, he stopped in his tracks.

There on the stage, was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. And that was Rachel. When he walked in, he saw all of the house lights were off but there some of the stage lights were on.

Rachel starred at him with a sad look as he walked in. Once he got on the stage, Rachel said quietly, "Hello Finn. Please sit."

Rachel then shift her head and when Finn turned he saw one single chair. Waiting for him.

Finn then walked over and sat down and looked at his wife. His eyes were full of concern when he saw Rachel looking down at her hands. He could tell Rachel was upset. About what? He didn't know.

"Rach?" Finn asked quietly. He didn't want to make her upset.

Rachel then looked up. Her eyes were shining. But then she spoke. "Finn, I have some things I need to tell you. But I'm not good with it, so just listen to what I have to say to you. Ok? Cause I mean every word of it."

With that said, Rachel looked to the left and the curtain behind her went up and Finn saw a band.

Rachel then nodded to the band and then looked at Finn. She starred at him for a moment and then she started singing.

I know your eyes in the morning sun
I feel you touch me in the pouring rain
And the moment that you wander far from me
I want to feel you in my arms againAnd you come to me on a summer breeze
Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave
And it's me you need to show
How deep is your love?

Rachel feels tears burning in her eyes, threatening to fall over-but she stands her ground. She then moves away from the music stand and starts walking over to Finn, never leaving eye contact with him as she continues singing.

Oh, I really need to learn
'Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down
When they all should let us be
We belong to you and me, ahhhhh ahhhhh

Rachel never fails to amaze Finn. Rachel's voice in the most beautiful sound in the whole world. He realizes now how much he missed hearing it.

Oh, I really need to learn
'Cause we're living in a world of fools
Breaking us down
When they all should let us be
We belong to you and me

At the last note, Rachel puts her head down and tears fall from her eyes.

Once, the music dies down and the band leaves. Rachel looks up at Finn. Her eyes holding so much guilt. She then starts to walk to Finn and stops right when she's about arm's length from him.

Finn, never once leaving the chair looks at her with his eyes furrowed in concern.

Finn opens his mouth to talk, but Rachel beats him to it.

"If I haven't told you, that you are a good man…" Rachel lets out a shaky breath, "You are."

Finn looks at her a little stunned. Di he hear that correctly?

Rachel then continues, "And if I haven't told you that I've forgiven you…I have."

Finn stands up so he's facing Rachel. His eyes are softening. He thinks he knows what she's trying to say. He let her continue.

"And If I haven't told you, that I love you Finn Hudson," Rachel gives him a small smile. "I do." She finishes with another shaking breath, tears are forming again in her eyes.

Finns feels his own tears threatening to fall.

Rachel then hold up her left hand, revealing her wedding ring. Finn looks down at it and feels his love for this woman growing.

"Is it too late to ask you to grow old with me?" Rachel asked.

Finn then grabs her hand and lifts it up and presses his lips to her palm. A few tears go down his face.

"No," He said quietly. "It's not late!" Finn exclaims.

Between a laugh and a sob, Rachel throws herself into his arms. Finn lets out a joyous laugh and catches her and lifts her up and spins her.

Rachel holds on to Finn tightly, while Finn presses kisses to her hair, her chin, nose, her forehead, neck, side of her face-wherever he can find a little bit of skin.

Finn puts her down with Rachel still hugging him. She whispers to him, "I'm so sorry Finn. I love you so much. I'm so sorry."

Finn pulls his head back to look at Rachel. Her makeup was ruined and she had tears streaming down her face. She still looked beautiful in his opinion.

He tightens his hold on her as he says these next few words softly. He wasn't angry. "Shhh, baby it's alright. I'm sorry too. I love you so much."

Finn then lifts his hand and wipes her tears away. Rachel then wraps her arms around his neck, pulling him closer and Finn's hands leave her face and wraps them around her waist. They keep moving closer until there is no gap between them. Then Finn's lips come down over hers in a passionate kiss. Rachel, even in heels, has to stand on her tiptoes to reach him. Finn slips his tongue into her mouth and Rachel grips his shirt pressing herself closer to him.

They kiss for a few moments. Then Finn pulls away and lifts his hand and cups her cheek and rubs it gently. He has a full grin on his face. Rachel, on the other hand is breathless. God, She loved and missed Finn Hudson so much.

Finn then pulls Rachel back into a hug. He had missed holding her.

They stayed in each other's arms for several long moments before Rachel pulls back and connects her forehead with Finn's. Then she says quietly, "Let's go home."

Finn smiles at her and pulls her to him again and kisses her again. "I'd love to."

So they are back together! I loved writing this chapter. I hope you guys liked it. I really liked Lea Michele's performance of "How Deep is Your Love" on Glee and I thought it matched their situation perfectly. I hope you guys like it to! So next is the epilogue. Anything you guys want to see happen? Also, at the end of the epilogue, I have a question for all of you guys! So please STAY TUNED FOR IT! You guys rock