Chapter Twenty Four

We were all on a huge high as we got back to the hotel, I sighed, knowing that in 9months time I was going to be even more happy, I really couldn't wait. We had booked an appointment with our previous doctor for when we got back. We got back to school and got into our respective cars, we were going to the doctors in the morning. "I can't believe we did it," I said as we got into bed that evening.
"Well I can, it was because of you," he said.
"Well everyone played their parts Noah," I said,
"Well yeah sure, but you've been the one to tell us when we've been bad and when we've been good, you've made us do everything and driven us to want to achieve what we've achieved today," he said kissing me passionately. My hormones were all over the place but I knew that I wanted this.

I woke at six and got ready for the day, and a few hours later we arrived at the hospital, a strange feeling of déjà vu hit me. Except this time we weren't so scared, we knew what to expect and to be honest I felt happier that we could enjoy this moment without the scrutiny of other people. Well of course we were bound to get some, but I knew that we wouldn't get it from our friends or Darcy. "Rachel Berry," said the nurse. We got up and followed her down the hallway and into the exam room. "Okay Rachel if you get into the hospital gown, Dr Green will be along in a moment," she left me to it and I got changed into the horrible paper outfit.

"Rachel, Noah," she said. "It's nice to see you again,"
"You too," I said.
"Now I know most doctors would frown seeing teenage parents twice in three years, but I won't because you two are amazing parents and show choir champions I hear," she said.
"Yes we won Nationals just last night," I said.
"And how are you not tired Rachel," she said laughing.
"It's Rachel," said Noah, I reached over and slapped his arm playfully.

"And you're engaged," she said, "Let me see," I held out my hand and showed her the ring and then we got down to business. She took a blood sample, did my blood pressure and all the other routine tests. "From what you've told me Rachel you are most likely pregnant, but we'll know for sure once the samples come back," she said. "I'll just go and collect the results now," I squeezed Noah's hand tightly as we waited for her to come back. The door opened and she came in, a smile on her face.

"Congratulations," she said. "You are indeed pregnant," tears spilled out of my eyes, happy tears of course. "Now then your first ultrasound scan is going to be two weeks Friday, is that okay," I checked my diary and indeed it was. "Okay now from what I can tell your baby is going to be due March 10th next year, other than that it looks like you're okay, you're perfectly healthy and I'll see you in a few weeks,"
"Thank you Dr Green," I said.
"You're welcome Rachel," she said.

We walked into school with huge smiles on our faces, but we decided to wait until our next scan to tell everyone. "Hey guys," said Will as he walked down the hallway towards us. "Are you up to singing in assembly later today,"
"I think we can manage one more performance," I said. "What are we singing,"
"That is why I have gathered you guys for the next period," he said. We followed him to the choir room where everyone else was sat.
"Hey guys," they greeted.

"Where were you this morning," said Quinn.
"I went to the doctors to see about the sickness I've had for the past few days," I said.
"Are you okay," she said.
"Oh yes, more than okay," I said. "Okay enough to sing that's for sure,"
"When are you not okay to sing," said Kurt, causing us all to laugh.
"Okay guys, we are going to perform a special assembly today, we can do two songs," he said.
"How about something feel good," said Quinn.

We eventually decided on ABBA's Thank You for The Music, since we were thankful for it, and it was a song that always got people singing along. The final song we decided, was going to be Don't Stop Believing since that was the song that started it all. Assembly was after lunch, but during lunch I had a phone call from the playgroup, the water pipe had burst and so Darcy had to come home early. I went and got her, whilst Noah informed Mr Figgins.

"Daddy," Darcy said launching herself into his arms.
"Hey gorgeous," he said. We stayed like that for a while and then the bell rang signaling assembly. I didn't feel nervous at all now in fact I felt happy and relaxed. Darcy sat happily next to Will and Emma and we sat on the stage waiting for Mr Figgins to come and announce us. He came in and the last minute conversations ended.
"Today students we have a very special assembly. Our Glee Club is now the best in the country, they won Nationals last night in L.A.," we were shocked to hear everyone cheering very loudly.

"So without further ado," he said. "They are performing two songs for us today, take it away New Directions,"

Kurt: I'm nothing special, in fact I'm a bit of a bore

Tina: If I tell a joke, you've probably heard it before
Santana: But I have a talent, a wonderful thing

Rachel: Cause everyone listens when I start to sing
Mercedes: I'm so grateful and proud
Artie: All I want is to sing it out loud

Everyone: So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

Mike: Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk
Quinn: She says I began to sing long before I could talk

Finn: And I've often wondered, how did it all start
Noah: Who found out that nothing can capture a heart
Like a melody can

Rachel: Well Whoever It was I'm A Fan,

Everyone: So I say
Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

Quinn: I've been so lucky, I am the girl with golden hair
All The Girls: I wanna sing it out to everybody
What a joy, what a life, what a chance!

Everyone: Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing
Thanks for all the joy they're bringing
Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty
What would life be?
Without a song or a dance what are we?
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

Rachel, Noah, Quinn, Finn: Thank you for the music
For giving it to me...

"Nice to see you all singing along," I said into the microphone. "Now the next song, is the song that started our journey. You see at first we were simply a five piece, myself, Tina, Mercedes, Artie, and Kurt, and we needed another seven to qualify for Sectionals. So I persuaded my fiancé to join, and in turn he persuaded everyone else to join, and the rest as they say is history, so here it is the one that started it all, Don't Stop Believing,

Noah: Just a small town girl,
Living in a Lonely World,
She Took the Midnight Train Going Anywhere,

Rachel: Just A City Boy,
Born and Raised In South Detroit,
He Took the Midnight Train Going Anywhere

Artie took this time to flaunt his guitar skills,

Finn: A Singer In A Smoky Room,
Quinn: A Smell of Wine and Cheap Perfume,

Rachel, Noah, Finn, Quinn: For a Smile They share the night, It goes on and on and on and on
Stangers Waiting, Up and Down the Boulevard

Kurt, Mercedes, Tina Artie: Their Shadows Searching In The Night,
Streetlight People Living Just To Find Emotion,

Everyone: Hiding Somewhere In The Night,

Another Instrumental Break

Rachel: Working Hard To Get My Fill,
Everybody Wants A Thrill,

Rachel and Noah: Paying Anything To Roll The Dice,
Just One More Time,

Finn and Quinn: Some Will Win,
Some Will Lose, Some Will Only Sing The Blues

Brit, Santana, Mike and Matt: And though the Movie Never Ends,
It goes on and on and on and on

Artie played his Guitar really well now, and we could see everyone cheering,

Everyone: Don't Stop Beleiving,
Hold On To That Feeling,
Streetlight People Oh-oh-oh

Don't Stop Beleiving,
Hold On To That Feeling,
Streetlight People Oh-oh-oh

Don't Stop

We stopped with our heads faced down, the crowd went wild, well most of it did, some of the football players, and cheerios glared at us, but we really didn't care. We were the best show choir in the whole country and really it doesn't get any better than that, the only news that can top that is the fact that in 9months I will be welcoming another edition to my already wonderful family and I really can't wait. The only thing we have to do now is to tell our friends.