Thanks to all of you for the support. The story has been taken down. I appreciate all of you taking a stand for me and my writings. I appreciate the fact that you care so much for this story. My heart broke when I saw that someone else had taken it. This is probably my favorite story and it is refreshing to write. I had this prewritten and I didn't want to make you wait for it because of everything that happened. All you are amazing! I love the Gleeks. :) It is short, but it is something. Enjoy!
Rachel had the kids ready for school on Monday. She said, "Come on guys. We have somewhere to go before you go to school."
Dayton and Briella came out to the kitchen. Dayton asked, "Where are we going, Miss. Rachel?"
Briella asked, "Yeah mommy, where are we going?"
Rachel smiled and said, "You are just going to have to wait and find out. I want to surprise you."
"Then let's go mommy. I want to know what it is."
Rachel laughed. "A little impatient are we, sweetheart?"
Briella nodded and said, "Yep!"
Rachel gave them each a pop tart and ushered them to the car. She couldn't wait for them to get to where they were headed.
Finn was at the airport. He was standing with Puck. He couldn't stop fidgeting. Puck said, "Dude, what is your problem? You are bouncing around like your kid when he has to go to the bathroom."
Finn told him, "I'm nervous. Rachel is bringing the kids to pick me up before they go to school. I can't wait to see them."
"You're just excited to get some kisses from Berry."
"I can't say I'm not looking forward to it, but I missed my boy. That was the first time I have been away from him for more than a night. It just wasn't the same."
"I feel like a pansy saying it, but I missed Q and Elle."
Finn smiled. "Look at you being a dad. Dude, you are a great dad. Don't hide it."
"Thanks man. I learned from you. You are a great dad."
"Thanks, dude. Thank you for always being there for me. I appreciate it. You and Q have been the best all of these years. There is no way I would have made it without you guys."
"We will always be there for you. Even if you have Rachel now. Quinn has warmed up to her a lot. I think they are going shopping together at some point. We may have a problem if our girls team up on us."
Finn laughed. "I think we could handle it. I'm just really happy."
"I'm glad to hear it. Now look over there."
Finn's head turned in the direction of the three people that meant the most to him. He stooped down. Then he heard, "Daddy!" Dayton came running full force into his waiting arms and almost knocked him over.
He said, "Hey little man. I missed you. Did you have a good time with Rachel and Brie? Were you good?"
"Yeah dad. I missed you."
"I missed you, too. I don't have to leave again until the week after next. Until then I am all yours."
Rachel and Briella walked over holding hands. Finn stood up and said, "Come here, Brie. I missed you too. Can I get a hug?"
Briella eagerly went to him and hugged him. She was happy to be thought of.
Rachel put her hands on her hips and said, "What about me? Was I not missed as well?"
Finn stood up and walked to her. He kissed her and then said, "Oh, you were missed greatly. I wish I didn't have to keep leaving you. It is my least favorite thing to do, but I have to."
"I'm just happy to know that you will keep coming back. That is what keeps me going."
"Rach, I have done some thinking while I have been away."
Rachel's face fell. She had heard that line before. She said, "Umm… Okay. It was nice while it lasted. I thought I loved you, but I guess you felt differently. I still hope we can be friends for the sake of the kids."
Finn said, "Wait… What? Hey Day. Why don't you and Brie go talk to Puck? Bug him and I bet he'll buy you something." Dayton took Briella's hand and they went running over to Puck and tackled him.
Finn then looked at Rachel and said, "What was that?"
"You said you had been thinking. I know that line. I should have known that this was too good to last. I just didn't think it would end so fast. The kids love each other so I hope we can still be cordial for their sakes."
Finn took her face in her palms. He said, "I was definitely going to tell you that. Rach, I have been thinking about the last month of my life and it has been perfect because of you and Brie. Rach, I love you. I have never loved anyone like I love you. That was what I was thinking about. I love you and I don't plan on letting you go anytime soon if I can help it."
Rachel now had tears running over her cheeks. She smiled through them. "I love you, too. I realized that this weekend. Finn, you are important to me. I don't know what I would do without you now that I have experienced life with you in it. You are amazing."
"No, you are the amazing one." Finn pulled her in for another kiss.
Puck and Sam Evans came over with a kid on one of their hips. Puck said, "Evans, would you look at this. The lovebirds sent their kids over to us so that we would keep them occupied so they could make a third. I don't think that is very fair. Man, get a room. We missed our ladies too. You don't have to shove it in our faces that yours showed up early."
Finn and Rachel pull apart. Rachel was blushing like crazy. She hated public displays of affection, but with Finn she felt like she was the only person in the world besides him. Finn said, "Dude, really? I know you are going to be all over Quinn when she gets here. Why can't you let me show my woman some love?"
Rachel smiled. She said, "Hello. I'm Rachel."
Sam put out his arm that wasn't holding Dayton and said, "Sam Evans. You must be the little lady that Finny here can't stop talking about. He said he had a Broadway babe. My wife is in love with Broadway. I said something about you and she just about lost it. She has been to your show five times and dragged me there three times."
"It is nice to meet you."
"She would love to meet you."
Finn said, "We have a home game next week. Do you think you could come sit in the box with the kids? Quinn will be there. Mercedes will be there, too. You could meet the other wives and girlfriends of the team."
Rachel smiled and held onto Finn tighter, "I would love to. Finny, we need to get going. The kids should have been at school ten minutes ago.
Finn told her, "You are right. We should get going. I'll talk to you guys tomorrow at practice."
Finn walked out with the ones that meant the most to him. He couldn't wait to see what came his way. They were all happy and he didn't see that changing any time soon.
