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Rachel, Finn and the kids had been back in the city for over a week. New Year's had been wonderful. Rachel got a kiss at midnight that she was glad to say she would be getting every year. She was ready to spend the rest of her life with Finn Hudson. She wasn't going to let anything get in the way of that. He was the man she had been waiting for.
It was the first day for rehearsals for Rachel. Finn was spending the day with the kids, Puck and Elle. Rachel didn't want to leave them, but she was so excited for her new role. It was the kind of role she had been waiting for. Things were really starting to look up for her.
Finn came in the kitchen and said, "Sit down. I'm going to make you breakfast for a change. It's a big day for you."
"Finn, you and Dayton stay here a lot. Are you guys going to move in here or are Brie and I going to move in with you?"
Finn asked, "I don't know. Which do you think would be better for us as a family? If we are planning to have a couple more kids it would probably be better to move into my house rather than your apartment. Then each of the kids could have their own room and we would have a backyard for them to play in."
"I think that would be best."
"Okay. We will get it worked out. I can't wait for all of us to officially live together. I have actually been working on a room for Brie."
"Oh Finn."
"I just hope she likes it. Day helped me pick out things for it. I figured next to you he was the best person to help me."
"You are going to be a wonderful dad to her."
"Thanks. Now, I'm going to get started on your breakfast. You have a big day of rehearsals and I have a big day with the kids planned. Yes, that does include Puck."
Rachel laughed. "You are going to be watching four kids today."
"It's okay. It will give me practice." He winked at her.
"You don't need that kind of practice yet."
"You never know what could happen in the future."
"Honey, you have baby fever bad."
"I know. I don't know why. Ever since Puck and Q had Elle I have wanted another baby around. I miss the baby days."
"That is so cute. We will have another baby someday. Don't you worry about that."
Finn came over and kissed Rachel. Then he went back to making her breakfast so she could be on her way to her first day at her new role.
Finn and Puck had the kids packed up. They were taking them to the zoo. Finn didn't know if that was such a smart idea, but he really wanted to go as much as the kids did.
Dayton looked up and asked, "Dad, do we have to wear those leash things? Please say no. I promise we won't leave you or Uncle Puck. I just don't want to wear it."
Finn told him, "I'll take them. If you don't listen to me once you have to wear it. I'll give you one chance. You go back to school tomorrow so we are going to have as much fun as possible now."
Briella said, "Yay! Thanks Finn."
He smiled. "No problem, sweetheart. So are you guys excited for the wedding? It is next month."
Dayton smiled and said, "Yeah! The superbowl is before that! You and Uncle Puck are going to kick butt."
Puck came in with Elle and told him, "You have that right, little man. We are going to show them how it's done, huh?"
"Yeah!" Finn and Puck laughed at him. Briella just stood there.
Finn asked, "What is the matter, Brie?"
She bashfully said, "I don't know anything about football. I'm sorry." She got teary eyed.
"Oh, Brie. That is okay. We are going to change that. We are going to make you a football expert."
Briella smiled. "Good."
Puck told her, "Don't worry, Brie. We will have you a football fan in no time. There is no way you won't know football is if you are around us. We have your back little Bee."
Briella smiled and hugged the men. She was happy to have them in her life.
Finn and Puck were walking the zoo. Puck was pushing the stroller and Finn was keeping a close eye on the kids. Puck said, "You realize in about a month you are going to be a married man?"
Finn laughed. "I do. I can't wait. I'm looking forward to being someone's husband and having a daughter."
"You are one lucky man."
"You aren't doing so badly for yourself either. You have a cute little munchkin yourself. Q isn't so bad either."
Puck laughed. "Thanks man."
Dayton and Briella came over. They took Finn's hand and dragged him to the giraffes. Both of them had decided that they were their favorite. Finn made a mental note to get them each something with a giraffe on it before they left for the day. He wanted each of them to have something to remember the day with. It was special for him and he wanted to make it special for them as well. He knew it was cold, but the kids were having fun so he wasn't going to complain.
Finn was exhausted. The kids had worn him and Puck out. Puck had taken Elle home a while ago. Finn was waiting for Rachel to get home. The kids were back in Brie's bedroom playing with their new toys they had talked Finn into buying them without much of a problem.
Rachel finally walked in the door at eight. She looked at Finn and laughed. She said, "Oh honey. Rough day?"
Finn stood up and walked to her, "I forgot what is like to be five. You have all the energy in the world. I am only 23. There is no reason why they should have worn we out like this."
"Babe, you are only used to taking care of one. You had two, plus Puck to keep track of."
Finn laughed. "I guess you are right. I don't know how you do it when I'm gone."
"It isn't easy, but just knowing that you are coming back makes everything easier. I love you so much."
"I love you too, beautiful. Let's go see the kids. I'm sure they are going to want to show you what they got at the zoo."
"Oh Finn. You spoiled them, didn't you?"
Finn bit his lip. "Umm… Maybe a little. I'm sorry. I just had to. I wanted today to be special for them before they go back to school tomorrow and before their lives make a big change next month."
"Honey, you are so sweet. I can't wait to see what you got them. I am sure they love it."
Finn took her hand. "I love you so much. Let's go see the little munchkins. I am sure they are going to want to tell you about their day. They were still bouncing off the walls when we got home."
Rachel smiled. "I can't wait. I look forward to hearing about it. I wish I could have spent the day with the three of you."
"Next time you will. How was your first day?"
Rachel smiled again. "It was perfect. I couldn't be happier. It is going to be an amazing show. I can't wait for you and the kids to see it. I know Broadway isn't your thing, but I hope you will still come."
"Honey, of course I will. I may not understand all of the theater stuff that you talk about, but I will always be there to support you in everything that you do."
"That is why I love you so much."
"So Brie got upset today because she doesn't understand football."
"Aww… She really wants you to like her. She is trying so hard."
"She doesn't have to try. I love her just the way she is. Puck and I promised to help her become an expert. I know football isn't your thing though."
"Finny, I will be at every home game I possibly can. I will always support you in anything that comes your way."
"Thanks, babe. Let's go see the kids."
The two of them walked back to Briella's room. They stopped at the door to see that the two of them had since climbed into her bed together to take a nap. Finn and Rachel smiled. Seeing both of their children together they knew they didn't have anything they had to worry about when it came to them accepting each other. They loved each other and treated each other as siblings already. They knew they were going to be fine with the marriage. They just hoped that they stayed this way. They didn't want them to come to not like each other over the years.
