I'm so sorry. I didn't realize that I had forgotten to add Kurt to the last chapter, but it ended up working out for this chapter. I hope you like where this story ends up going. I think it is going to work out pretty well. Review and let me know what you think. So no fear, Kurt is in his way. ;) Enjoy!
Finn was getting ready to go pick up Dayton from school. It was the day that he was supposed to be going out on his date with Rachel. He was excited and nervous at the same time. Finn found Kurt in his house while he was getting things together to leave to pick up Dayton.
Finn asked, "Dude, what are you doing in my house?"
"Finn, you are a father. Can't you speak like an adult?"
"Just answer me. What are you doing here?"
"I know you are getting ready to go get my favorite nephew from school and I thought I would tag along. I haven't seen him in a while."
"Stop the crap. You can't stand my kid. You think he is dirty. You just think he is a snot nosed little kid."
"What are you talking about? I love my nephew."
"Kurt…" Then it hit Finn, "You know Rachel is going to be there! You are trying to tag along with me so you can meet Rachel. That isn't going to happen. You can go back to your apartment and husband now. I need to talk to him about getting that leash for you again."
"But Finn! She is Rachel Berry! She is my favorite Broadway actress. You are going to deny your only brother his wish of meeting his favorite actress."
"If I have to. I don't want you to embarrass me. Rachel is an awesome person and we are going on a date tonight. It is your own fault that you and Blaine did something last Tuesday night and didn't come over to the house. She was here, but you didn't come."
"You didn't tell me she was going to be here."
"What an awesome brother and uncle that makes you. You didn't actually want to see us, but you would be here in a heartbeat if someone you admire was going to be here. You don't even see it, do you? Day loves you and Blaine. He looks up to you. I thought you could be someone I could trust to be a role model for him, but you are acting just like Macie did."
"Finn…"
"Don't even try to dig yourself out of this one. Please excuse me. I have to go pick up my son from school."
"Finn…"
"Lock up on your way out. Call me in a couple of days because right now I can't handle this. Dayton is my number one priority. Getting you a meeting with your Broadway love is not." At that, Finn was out the door. He had never been so upset with his brother. He couldn't believe he really felt that way about the little boy that was his life and had been for the last five years.
Finn went running to the playground. He had expected to actually be on time if not early, but with Kurt's visit that messed that up. Finn saw Rachel. He kissed her cheek and said, "Hi. I was totally going to be on time today, but my brother messed that up. Ugh."
Rachel looked up at him and asked, "What is the matter?"
"My brother is a jerk. I don't really want to talk about it right now. I don't want Day to overhear."
"Of course. I'm really looking forward to tonight."
Finn gave a beaming smile. "So am I. I'm so glad you agreed to go out with me. I don't know how I was lucky enough to get this opportunity."
"You are a wonderful man. The way you are with Dayton and Briella just showed me that I need to give you a shot. I really am looking forward to this."
Finn laughed. The kids came running over. They hugged their parents before going on to hug the other adult they had come to have as part of their family.
Finn asked, "Are you two ready to go see Puck and Quinn. You get to spend the evening with them while Rachel and I go out for some adult time."
Dayton asked Finn, "Are you okay, daddy?"
"Of course I am, bud. Why wouldn't I be?"
"I don't know. You just don't seem happy."
"I am very happy. I love you so much, bud. Remember that, okay?"
"Yeah dad."
"Good. Let's hit the road. Rachel and I have reservations tonight that we have to get to." All of them were then on their way to their vehicles.
Rachel and Finn were sitting in the nicest restaurant in New York. They were sitting down. Rachel said, "Okay. Tell me about what your brother did to upset you so much today. You have been so different. I may be a girl, but I can kick his butt for hurting you."
Finn snorted. "I don't doubt that you could kick his butt. It is stupid."
"If it upset you that much it can't be that stupid."
"He was supposed to come with his husband to dinner last week."
"I remember that, but he didn't show up."
"Right. Well, I didn't tell him that you were coming and he like loves you in a creepy stalker way. He showed up at my house this afternoon saying that he was going to come with me to pick up Dayton because he missed him. Then come to find out he was just coming because you would be there. Really he just thinks that Day is dirty and a snot nosed kid. That is what he has always thought."
"That is terrible. I'm so sorry."
"It isn't your fault. He is just not seeing how awesome Day is. I compared him to Macie, Dayton's mom."
"Wow."
"Enough about all of this. So, tell me more about you?"
"I feel like you know everything. Umm… I am a New York native. Broadway has always been my dream. Briella is my little miracle and best friend. It's sad that my best friend is a five year old, but it is true. She is pretty much all I have in my life. I only see my dads a few times a year and they live in the city. Then you have heard about Santana my stylist. That's pretty much my life. What about you?"
"Well, I play for the Giants football team with Puck. I love Dayton more than life itself. I don't know what I would do without him now that I know how awesome my life is with him in it. I am originally from Ohio, hence the name Dayton. I have the one stepbrother. My birthfather died when I was just born. My mom married Kurt's dad my sophomore year in high school. They have been married and happy ever since."
"My dads were from Ohio before they moved to New York."
"Really?"
"Yeah. What a small world."
"I hate to ask, but what happened to Briella's dad?"
"We went to a performing arts school here in New York together. We were really serious. I really thought I loved him. Then I fell pregnant and he decided that he loved the idea of being a star than he loved me. I couldn't get rid of the little girl that I carried for nine months and four days so I decided to raise her on my own and shoot for my goals. Turns out I am the one on Broadway and he is the one that is doing Off Broadway stuff."
Finn laughed. "That should show him. I bought a ticket for your show tomorrow night. One for me and I'm taking Dayton with me. He really wants to see it, too."
Rachel smiled. "You didn't have to do that. I could have gotten you free tickets."
"It isn't a problem. I wanted to do it. Dayton keeps talking about how awesome it is supposed to be because Brie has told him about it."
Rachel smiled. "That's my little girl. You will have to come to my dressing room after the show. I'll make sure to let them know that you are coming."
"Sounds great."
"So, what happened to Dayton's mom?"
"She got pregnant our senior year of high school. People can be cruel, but she wasn't about to get rid of our little boy. She said she loved him. Then when he was born she told me she wanted to put him up for adoption because she didn't want to be a mother. She wanted to go live her dreams of traveling the world. She wanted me to go with her. The moment she said she didn't want our little man I knew she wasn't the person I thought she was. I ended it and wouldn't sign the adoption papers. She signed over all rights of him to me and she has no connection to him at all."
"That is awful. He is such a sweet little boy. Anyone would be lucky to be his mother."
"As would anyone be lucky to be a dad to Briella. She is the sweetest little girl. She must get it from you."
"You are too sweet."
"Rachel, I am having such a lovely time. Thank you for coming out with me."
"I am having a wonderful time as well. I'm glad I decided to listen to my daughter and her thoughts on you."
Finn laughed. "Kids are always the best judge of characters. So…um…would you maybe like to make this a all the time thing? Umm… Take the kids with us and stuff. It doesn't just have to be us."
"Are you trying to ask me out again, Finn Hudson?"
"Actually, I was hoping to get you to want to see me every day. Maybe as in me being a boyfriend."
"So big footballer Finn Hudson can't find the words to ask little me to be his girlfriend?"
Finn lowered his head. "Pretty much."
"Well, I would like that very much. I would love to be your girlfriend. I will have to make sure that Brie agrees, but I really don't think that you have anything to worry about."
Finn smiled. "Well, I have to do the same with Dayton."
"Oh, I'm worried." Rachel laughed.
"I don't think you have a thing to worry about. He loves you."
"I'm looking forward to my boyfriend coming to see my play tomorrow night."
"I'm looking forward to seeing my girlfriend doing her thing." Rachel reached across the table and held Finn's hand. This all just felt right. It was right where she needed to be in her life. She was really happy with someone other than her daughter for the first time in years. It was a new and wonderful feeling.
Finn walked them home. He was carried Dayton while Rachel had Briella. Finn leaned over and gave her a real kiss.
Rachel smiled and said, "I had a lovely time tonight, boyfriend. I'm glad the kids approve. I can't wait to see you tomorrow at the show. I'll make sure you get good seats."
"I'm looking forward to it, too."
"Bring Kurt with you, too."
"What?"
"He wants to meet me so bad give him the tickets to your old seats and I'll get you front row. He'll be jealous. I want to give the man a peace of my mind for hurting you. I want to see him squirm."
Finn snorted. "I knew I picked a winner. You are awesome. I am one lucky guy."
"I'm a lucky girl. I'll see you after school tomorrow." Rachel leaned over to give him another kiss and then went into her apartment. From that moment Finn knew this was the girl he had really been waiting for his whole life. She was perfect and he knew that she was all he needed when it came to love. They would make the perfect family. He looked forward to that day in the future.
