Chapter 9

"Aunt Brooke, wake up. He'll be here soon."

Brooke's eyes flickered open a bit as she turned over and saw Alyssa standing there with her arms crossed over her chest.

Rachel stepped into the bedroom grabbing Alyssa in her arms, "Yea, Aunt Brooke wake up, they're coming."

Brooke's eyes opened widely as she jumped up a bit, "What time is it? Oh my god, do I have time to shower?"

Rachel and Alyssa both laughed, "Calm down, it's barely gonna be eight. They wont be here for another hour or so... It's just Jake gosh."

Brooked rolled her eyes as she stood up scratching her head, "I kinda like him okay."

Rachel laughed as she put Alyssa down , "Go finish getting ready baby girl..." Alyssa smiled as she ran to the bathroom.

"It's only been two weeks since you met the guy, don't get too crazy okay?"

Brooke smiled and rolled her eyes playfully, "Two magical weeks, we've hung out almost every day. I'm just glad work extended the trip for a few more weeks. Are you sure its okay that I crash here?"

Rachel nodded, "Of course, but whats gonna happen when you have to go back?"

"Well, I mean its not like we're super serious... Not like you and Finn."

Rachel smiled as she nudged her arm, "Yea, he's perfect. I just hope he see's that too."

"Oh please, he loves you, anyone can tell with that one look he has for you... its like this dopy lopsided grin kinda thing..."

"Ha Ha Ha, go shower before I kick your ass."

Brooke Laughed as she made her way to the bathroom.

...

Alyssa ran to the door as she heard the knocking, "Mommy they're here." She loved her play dates with Chris.

Rachel peeked her head out of the kitchen, "I'll be right there."

Alyssa opened the door as Finn, Jake and Chris all stepped in. Finn smiled as Alyssa ran up to Chris giving him a hug. "Hi."

Rachel stepped out to see them walk in as they said their hello's.

"Hey guys. We're almost ready."

Jake smiled as she gave him a hug, "Brooke?"

"She'll be right out, we kinda woke her up late." She laughed as she turned to Alyssa and winked.

Finn grabbed Rachel pulling her close, "Hey you."

"Hi."

He kissed her lips softly as she smiled.

"Someone's in a good mood today?"

"If I get to see you. I'm always in a good mood."

Jake rolled his eyes as he left them alone and followed the kids into the kitchen.

"So how was your show last night?"

"It was really great, thanks!"

"Sorry I missed it. Boys night."

"Oh don't even worry, Its not like you haven't seen it already. Four times."

"You're just that good I guess."

She smiled as she grabbed his face pulling him in for another kiss.

"Alright, I'm ready." Brooke smiled as she stepped out of the bedroom.

...

They all walked over to the dock as they waited for the boat to come.

"Mommy, look there she is." Alyssa jumped up and down as she looked out towards the water and pointed to the beautiful green lady.

"Yea, there's the Statue of Liberty."

Finn smiled as he grabbed Rachel's hand, "I can't believe she's never been either. I thought I was the only bad parent in the city." He laughed a bit as she nudged him softly.

"I didn't think she'd even know what is was. Plus in my defense I have brought her, she was eleven months though."

"Oh I bet she remembers that."

"Shut up." She rolled her eyes playfully as she laughed.

Chris walked up the them as he tugged on Rachel's coat, "Hey Rachel, why is she green?"

Rachel smiled as she looked down at him, "I'm not sure Chris, that's a really good question. Maybe we can ask the tour guide once we there okay?"

"Alright." he smiled as he grabbed onto her hand.

She loved that he'd become so comfortable around her. She loved him so much already and like Alyssa she would do anything for him.

...

The four of them sat and laughed as they watched Jake and Brooke make out on the other end of the boat.

"Hey dad, do you think Uncle Jake's lips hurt after all that kissing he does with Brooke?"

Finn laughed as he looked over at his best friend, "I don't know buddy. Probably."

Rachel held onto Alyssa tightly on her lap as she leaned over the rail looking down at the water.

...

They all got of the boat and onto the island that held the Statue of Liberty. They walked around listening to the tour guide as they looked around. When she was done talking Chris ran to Rachel asking if she would go with him to ask the lady his question. "Sure, lets go. Finn will you..."

"I got her." Finn grabbed Alyssa picking her up over his head and onto his shoulders. "Lets go find your crazy Aunt Brooke."

Alyssa's giggled filled the air as Rachel smiled and walked away hand in hand with Chris.

"Hey Rachel. Can I tell you a secret?"

She looked down and smiled at the perfect little boy, "What's up buddy?"

"Well..." He nervously looked away as the words came out. "I think your the best mom ever. Alyssa is really lucky."

Rachel stopped as she bent down to grab him tightly, "Thank you. You're my favorite little boy did you know that?"

He smiled ans shook his head as she stayed crouched down, "I don't have a mom... Do you think you could be my mom?"

She inhaled deeply as she looked into his beautiful brown eyes, "Chris, if you ever need to talk to anyone. I'm always here okay. Just like Alyssa, I love you very much."

She stood up slowly as she waited for a response, he simply smiled and wrapped his arms around her. She grabbed him pulling him close and kissing the top of his head. "Lets go find that tour lady."

He grabbed her hand as they began to walk away.

...

Finn and Rachel walked down the street in front of her building hand in hand. "I'm glad you guys could come today, it was a lot of fun."

Finn smiled as he looked down at her, "Of course, it was a great idea."

She nodded as she looked forward. Something was on her mind.

"Hey. You okay?" Finn stopped as he placed himself in front of her, "Whats up?"

Rachel sighed, "Oh its nothing..."

"Its something... tell me."

"Chris, he asked me to be his mom today."

She bit her lip nervously as she waited for Finn to respond. Sure they'd been dating a few months now. And of course he'd always thought about marrying her someday. But they'd never really discussed it.

"Oh. Well. Is that okay?"

She shook her head, "Oh of course, I was honored, but I didn't know what to say, I..."

"Hey." He grabbed her chin turning her face towards his as he saw her worried look, "To be honest Rach, I can't picture anybody else that would be an amazing mother for Chris other than you."

A tear rolled down her face as she wiped it away, "Really? Because I've thought about it, and I didn't want to scare you away by saying anything. I mean we've only been together what two three months now and we haven't even slept together, But I love you... and..."

Before she could finish Finn's lips crushed hers she grabbed his face reciprocating the kiss. Oh how she loved those perfect lips of his.

He slowly pulled away keeping their faces very close, "I love you too."