Chapter 13
It'd been a good four months since Finn had proposed. Slowly but surely Finn and Chris had begun to move into Rachel's apartment. They were in the looks for one together, so for now, it would do. They were growing more and more as one family.
Finn stumbled his way out of bed looking for his phone as it rang. He cleared his throat a few times before answering, "He-Hello?"
"Hi honey, it's mom."
"Hi What's up?" He yawned as he looked over at the clock and dropped his head when he realized it was 6am.
"I just wanted to make sure everything was still on for today!"
"I's 6am, this couldn't have waited for another hour or two?"
"Sorry honey, I'm just trying to make some final adjustments to our schedule for the day."
"Well, yes, mom she'll be there. The three of them will be."
"Perfect. Let her know that I spoke to her fathers and they will be meeting us at the location."
"Alright, thanks. Bye mom. Love you."
"Love you too."
He hung up the phone placing it down on the bedside table and climbed back under the covers. He yawned once more looking over at Rachel as she slept peacefully on the other side of the bed. Or so he thought.
She rolled over resting her head on his chest. "Who was that?"
Finn smiled, "Sorry, I was hoping I didn't wake you. It was my mom, she wanted to make sure you guys were still on for today."
Rachel smiled rubbing her hands all over Finn's bear chest. "She's so sweet."
Finn sighed as he wrapped his arms around her holding her tightly, "Well sweet could have waited until at least 7am."
"She's just excited. Are you saying you're not?" Rachel picked her head up a bit to look at Finn.
"You know I am." He leaned down and kissed her lips.
"Just making sure Finn Hudson." With that she stood up making her way to the bathroom.
"Where are you going?"
"I probably should shower, we're meeting the caterer at 930 and I have to get Alyssa ready. Go back to sleep. I'll wake you before I leave."
Finn looked over at her and smiled, "I love you."
"I love you too."
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Finn made his way towards the Kitchen where Alyssa, Chris and Brooke were eating breakfast, "You guys almost ready to go?"
"Morning Finn." Alyssa jumped out of her seat and into his arms.
"Good Morning prettiest girl ever." Alyssa laughed as she gave him a kiss on the cheek.
"Morning Dad." Chris smiled as he waved his spoon in Finn's direction. "Hey kid."
Finn placed Alyssa back in her seat as he looked over at a very hungover Brooke, "Brooke, don't you look beautiful this morning."
"Shut it Hudson."
He laughed, "Maybe you and Jake should cool it on the late night bar hoping."
She mimicked him rolling her eyes.
Rachel walked into the kitchen, "Hey Babe, you're up again."
"Yea, I forgot I'd promised Chris we'd go do guy stuff today while you girls go out with mom and Katie to do wedding stuff."
"Speaking of we should really get going." Rachel turned to grab the dirty plate's from the table, "Alyssa are you done?" her little girl nodded, "Alright go get cleaned up so we can go."
Rachel looked over at Brooke laughing a bit, "Here." She placed a big cup of coffee and few aspirins down in front of her.
"Do I have to go?" Finn and Rachel both laughed, "I guess not. But then I'll just have to pick a new maid of honor."
Brooke rolled her eyes and grabbed her purse. She put on the biggest fake smile, "Let's go!"
Rachel tip toed up to kiss Finn goodbye, "I'll see you later."
"Have fun. Don't let my mom drive you too crazy."
She scrunched her nose smiling as she grabbed her purse, "Alyssa?"
"Coming. Bye Finn." She wrapped her tiny arms around his waist.
"Bye. Have fun okay?"
The three of them made their way out the door leaving the boys behind.
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"I'd like to make a toast to my future daughter in law, Rachel. I think you are a beautiful young woman who deserves the best. I want to thank you for letting my son give you that. You've been the blessing he's needed in his life. You bring the light that was burning out in him back and I know you will be an excellent mother for Christopher. So Welcome to the family and thank you."
Everyone at the table burst in to applause. It had been a long morning of cake tasting, table settings, and so much more. After a bunch of wedding stuff, it was nice to enjoy a quiet lunch with Finn's mother, his sister, Brooke, Alyssa, and her father's. Rachel stood up and smiled.
"Thank you Carole. And thank you all for being here it's been hard getting by these past few years. Having a job and being a single mother is not easy, and so when I think about Finn and our future, I know I don't have to worry about that anymore, because Carole you raised a very strong, supportive caring son and I know he's going to love us unconditionally. So I thank you for giving me him. And to everyone else, it's nice to have a family here with me. I love you guys."
After lunch the gang made their way to the final plan on the agenda, dress fittings. Rachel walked out of the dressing room holding a large white garment bag. Carole noticed and made her way to her, "It's a beautiful dress Rachel, you looked stunning in it."
"Thank you, Carole. And thank you so much for putting today together."
"You're welcome, sweetheart, I'm just glad that you are enjoying yourself."
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Finn laughed as he took a drink from his glass, "You're just jealous Jake. Plus, if you keep bringing home a hungover Brooke I'm gonna have to cut in with an intervention."
"Hey! We like to have a good time okay?" Jake sighed as he too took a drink.
"Too much fun, Brooke always looks tired Uncle Jake." Chris looked up at his dad and uncle as he sipped on his soda.
They both laughed as Finn rubbed his head, "Yea, buddy tell him." Jake rolled his eyes.
"You're just lucky Rachel's place is big enough for all of us. What are you guys gonna plan to do when we sell the apartment?"
"Well that's the thing my good friend, apparently Rachel told Brooke, we can have the apartment." Jake smiled.
Finn looked over at his best friend who was madly in love with his Fiance's best friend. "That's great man. I'm happy for you. Now all I need to do is get moving on this place we're gonna get."
Their conversation was interrupted when Finn's phone rang, "I gotta get this, be right back."
Jake nodded as Finn disappeared to the other side of the restaurant.
"Hello?"
"Hi Mr. Hudson?"
"Yes, this is he!"
"Hi, my name is Barbra Walters, I'm the director of the school board at Pennsylvania State University, I was calling on behalf of your application for the English department position."
Finn thought about it for a second, application? He'd applied for the teaching position almost a year ago. Right before he'd met Rachel.
"Yes, I figured that position was filled by now."
"That is true Mr. Hudson, we did fill the position, but we have an opening for the upcoming school year, and based on your qualifications and excellent teaching skills, we'd love for you to join us here at Penn State."
"Really? Wow, thank you. I would love to. This is incredible, thank you so much."
"You're welcome, sir. We will need a definite yes or no..."
"Yes. I'll take it."
"Very good to hear, sir, we'll be in touch within the week. Have a good evening."
"You too Mrs. Walters."
Finn had always dreamed about being a professor, he loved working with his High School kids but working in higher education was his goal for himself and for Chris. He nearly ran back to the table excited to share his news. After filling Chris and Jake in, both stood up hugging him and giving big congratulations.
"Finn man, that's awesome, It's about time they notice how great you are. You're a a really good teacher."
"Dad, I'm proud of you."
"Thanks buddy, we did it!"
"Are Alyssa and Rachel coming with us?" Finn looked down at Chris. The words hit him like a giant freight train going full speed. Rachel.