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Rachel and the kids were sitting on the couch watching television until Finn called to tell them good night. Rachel hoped it was soon because she was exhausted. She wanted to hear Finn's voice before she gave up to the sleep that was trying so hard to take over.
The phone rang and she answered, "Hello?"
Finn said, "Hey baby."
"Hey honey. Talk to the kids first so they can get to bed, then the two of us will talk."
"Okay. Are you still mad at me?"
Rachel chuckled. He sounded just like the kids when they did something wrong and wanted forgiveness. She told him, "No baby. I just want to talk to you longer and they kids have a bedtime, remember?"
Finn's smile could practically be heard across the line. "Okay. Give the munchkins the phone and then I'm all yours."
Rachel said, "Hey guys. Daddy is on the phone and wants to talk to the two of you."
Dayton took the phone and said, "Hey dad. I'm taking care of the girls like you told me to. Some mean guys said some bad stuff about you, but I just told them how awesome you were. I wouldn't let them talk bad about you." Rachel knew she would have to explain that one further.
Finn said, "Thanks, little man. I'm so proud of you keeping our girls safe. That's why you are my little buddy. How are things going? Are Rach and Drew okay? Is Brie okay?"
Dayton smiled. "Drew apologized for being mean to mommy and her emotions. Brie is okay. We are taking care of mommy like you told us to."
Finn chuckled. "Good job, bed. I'm so proud of you. I miss you. Now go off and brush your teeth and get to bed. Let me talk to your sister."
"I love you, daddy. I miss you, too. See you soon."
"I love you, bud. I'll see you Monday." Dayton handed the phone to Brie.
Brie exclaimed, "Hi daddy!"
Finn chuckled, "Hey princess. How are you doing?"
"Good. Mommy and Aunt Q took us to lunch. Then we went to the toy store after me, Day Day and mommy yelled at granddads for being mean. We got Drew a zebra. It matches her room."
Finn was getting bits and pieces of the story. He knew Rachel would explain. He said, "I'm glad you and Day were there for your mommy. I'm glad you are taking care of your mommy while I'm gone. I'll see all of you on Monday. I miss you."
"I miss you too, daddy. Tell Uncle Puck how awesome we were."
Finn chuckled. "I sure will princess. Now go brush your teeth and get in bed. I want to talk to mommy for a while. I love you."
"Love you too, daddy." Briella handed the phone to Rachel and ran off to her room.
Finn asked, "Okay. What was this all about?"
"We ran into my dads at the mall. They thought we just got married because I was pregnant. They tried to say that you just took advantage of me. Neither the kids or I took that very well. We told them how wrong they were. I was so proud of them. They were mini yous looking after me and Drew. They are going to be great big siblings. I probably shouldn't have rewarded them for having an outburst like that, but I had to."
Finn chuckled, "I would have gotten them whatever they wanted for standing up for their mom and little sister. Puck is going to think they are even more awesome now."
Rachel laughed. "You are probably right. Finny, I'm so sorry about this morning. I didn't mean what I said or what I didn't say. I just want you to always know that I love you more than almost anything. It's you and the kids that are tied for what I love the most in life."
"I know, Rach. You are going through a lot. I shouldn't leave you, but I have to. If it wasn't necessary I would be at home in your arms right now. I would be singing to you just because you like it even though I don't think I'm very good. I would be getting up in a couple of hours to go get you ice cream, pickles and sour patch kids. I think I stocked up the pantry enough before I left. I tried to think of all the things that you have been craving. I didn't want you to have to worry about a thing."
"You are amazing. I'm so sorry about this morning. I just didn't want to see you go. I tried really hard not to get upset. That is why I locked myself in the bathroom."
"Oh honey. I know it isn't easy for you. I just hate to see you sad, mad or anything in between. I just know it will all be worth it when the time comes for Drew to get here."
"That is very true. I'm so glad you are part of my life. I don't know what I would do without you. No one would ever deal with me the way that you do."
"I can't wait to get home to you and the kids. The next couple of weeks are going to be big weeks for all of us. We have all four of our birthdays this month."
"That is very true. I can't believe the kids birthdays are that close."
"They act like their twins most of the time anyway. Then our birthdays are coming up, too. Baby, I love you so much. This has been the best year of my life. I can't wait for the years to come. I know it is only going to get better. I wouldn't change anything about the life we have except being able to be with you more."
"Honey, it is okay. I had to take off from the play so that gives me more time to be with you once you are home and out of practice. We are going to make this work. I think I am going to take a year off if that is okay with you. I want to spend some time with our little Drew before she gets too big."
"I think that would be a wonderful idea. The two of you could use some bonding and I have us covered in the financial department."
"Lovely. I'm so glad I have you to take care of me. I don't know where I would be if I hadn't met you. I don't think I would have had the role I did and I would be working in a diner or something along those lines trying to support Brie while trying to be the best mom I could be."
"You don't have to worry about that. You are a wonderful mother and you get to spend time with the kids. We are set when it comes to money. No worries."
"Very true. I love you."
"I love you more."
Rachel yawned. She hated that she was tired, but Drew was good about draining all of her energy. Finn said, "Baby, why don't you go to sleep. I'll talk to you tomorrow. I love you. I'll be home soon to you. Then I'll hold you."
Rachel smiled as Drew kicked her. Rachel told him, "Your daughter just reminded me to tell you that she said good night. We love you so much, daddy."
Finn smiled. "I love you, too. I can't wait to get home to you, mommy. Just a couple of days and I will be all yours again. I hate these short phone calls. I just want to talk to you all night. I just want to be there with you."
"I love you, too. Thank you so much for loving me. I'll see you in a couple of days. I'll talk you tomorrow. The kids really miss you, too."
"I miss all of you. Okay. Get to bed woman. I know the kids are going to tiring you out tomorrow and you need some rest. I'll talk to you tomorrow afternoon before the game."
"Good luck, babe. You guys are going to do awesome, like always."
"Thanks, babe. Good night." The two of them hung up.
Rachel walked by the kids' bedrooms to check on them and they were both asleep. Rachel put on her pajamas and climbed in her own bed. She was met with a swift kick. She rubbed her stomach and said, "I know, baby. I miss daddy, too, but he will be home soon. Then he will be all ours for a couple of days. I know how much you like it when he sings and talks to you. I like it when he does, too. Just don't tell him that." Rachel rubbed her stomach and smiled.
Rachel fell asleep an hour later after thinking about Finn and everything else that was going on in her life. She was going to be exhausted the next day, but it was so difficult for her to sleep without Finn's arms around her or at least close by. It was something she was going to have to get used to in the next month or so.