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Both of the kids' birthdays had come and gone at the beginning of September. Rachel and Finn had held a birthday party for both of them inviting the kids from their class. It was a good day for all. Dayton and Briella had enjoyed themselves. As Dayton said "They loaded up." It had all ended well for everyone involved.
Now it was October and a month until Rachel was due. She was getting nervous every time that Finn had to leave to go play because she didn't know if he would be coming home to a baby already here. She wanted nothing more than for him to be at her side when Drew was born, but there was a chance that couldn't happen. That terrified her.
Finn was getting ready to head out again. Of course Rachel was in tears again and clinging to him. She didn't want to have to let him go.
There was a knock on the door. Rachel pulled away to answer it. She was met with both Burt and Carole. She smiled and asked, "What are the two of you doing here?"
Carole took her in a hug and then rubbed her stomach. She told her, "We heard about your apprehension of Finn leaving. We have missed our grandchildren and the two of you as well. We thought that we would come visit and stay as long as you needed us. We didn't want to intrude so we are going to stay at the hotel down the road."
Rachel told her, "Don't do that. We have plenty of room here. You should stay here."
Carole chuckled. "Okay, dear. We can call and cancel those. We just want to help you as much as we can. You have more than enough on your plate. I hear you are nesting."
Rachel bit her lip. "I can't help it. It just has to be perfect."
"Oh I know. I have been there before."
Burt said, "Okay. Give me a hug. You look great, Rachel."
Rachel smiled. "It is great to see you. Thank you for the compliment, Burt. It means so much to me right now."
Finn came in with both of the kids in his arms. He said, "Look who we found."
The kids jumped out of Finn's arms and ran to Burt and Carole. They were so happy to see their grandparents.
Finn then hugged them and said, "It is so good to see the two of you."
Carole told him, "We don't get to see our busy son very often. I'll take any excuse I can get to see you, your beautiful wife and my perfect grandchildren."
"Thank you for coming to hang with Rach, Day and Brie. I hate leaving them."
Burt told him, "We will take good care of them. You have nothing to worry about. They will be fine and you will be home in a couple of days. Everything is going to be fine."
Finn kissed Rachel and the kids. He said a final goodbye and he was out the door to the airport.
Rachel and Carole were walking around Central Park. Carole asked, "How are you doing, honey?"
Rachel sighed. "I'm just ready for Drew to be here. Then Finn and I are supposed to do our first couple interview. I'm nervous. Broadway isn't something you get super famous for, but since I won the Tony everyone has wanted to talk to me. I wanted to wait until after Drew gets here and I can get back on page with my emotions and everything."
Carole smiled. "It sounds like the two of you have things figured out. You are wonderful parents."
"That means so much to me coming from you."
"Finn told me you have been having problems with your dads. Are things getting any better?"
"I ran into them a month or two ago while Finn was gone for a game. They didn't know I was pregnant. They didn't take the news very well. They think that we don't have love and rushed into things. I don't want that to be around my kids. Finn and I love each other very much."
"Oh honey. I know that. Anyone with eyes can see that the two of you are head over heels for each other. You have a love that would make the whole world envious. You manage high profile careers while still being loving and doting parents. That is amazing. I'm so proud of the two of you. I can't wait to meet my newest grandchild. I know she is going to be just as perfect as her older siblings."
"Thank you. I'm so glad you and Burt are here. It is nice to have some family on our side. You are the most that Brie and I have had."
"You will always have us. We are family and we always will be."
"Thank you. We love you. Brie thinks that you and Burt hung the moon."
Carole smiled. "She is such a sweetheart. I can't wait to meet this little one. I'm sure she is going to be beautiful."
"Do you think you could stay until she gets here? I know it is a lot to ask, but I'm just nervous and I don't have a mom to go to about these things."
Carole hugged her. "Burt will have to get back to the senate, but I am retired. I would be more than glad to stay and help. Do you think Finn will be okay with this?"
"I think so. I am his pregnant wife and he did this to me. He should be okay with it."
Carole chuckled. "You are learning well, my dear. Finn is lucky to have you. I'm so glad he found you."
"I'm lucky to have found him. Thank you for welcoming us so quickly."
"Let's get you back home and off your feet. I'm sure Finn will be calling soon anyway. Who knows what Burt is doing to and with those poor children."
Rachel laughed. "I'm open to propping my feet up before getting started on dinner."
"Oh no. You aren't making dinner. I'm going to treat you."
"You are our guest. I can't let you make dinner."
"I want you to relax and get off your feet. You are eight months pregnant and have two five year olds. You deserve the break."
"That is so sweet of you."
"It's my pleasure. I want to help where I can. I know you take a lot upon yourself and you don't have to. There are people in your life to help you, sweetheart."
"I know. I'm still figuring this out. I am really trying." The two women hugged and headed back to the house.
Rachel was sitting on the couch with her feet propped up after much badgering from Carole and Burt. The phone rang. Rachel picked it up and answered, "Hello?"
Finn said on the other end, "Hey babe."
"Hi Finny."
"You sound chipper. How are you and Drew baby doing?"
Rachel chuckled at the new found nickname. "We are good. Your mom is giving me a night off from cooking and Burt is keeping the kids entertained."
"Oh. At this rate you will want me to leave all the time."
"Never! I love you too much. Actually, don't get mad."
"What did you do?"
"I asked your mom if she would stay until Drew is born. We can tell her that I changed my mind if you don't want her to. It's just that I'm nervous that I won't be able provide for Brie, Day and you while I am this pregnant. It has to be something that you want too, though. I'm sorry I went ahead and asked her, but I don't have a mom to go to about pregnancy and baby questions. I have been through it before, but every baby is different."
"Whoa. Slow down, momma. I think it is a good idea. I know she would be a lot of help to you and you need some rest before Drew gets here and turns our world upside down."
"Thank you, Finny. I can't wait for you to get home. Drew always knows when you are gone. She always kicks harder when you aren't here like she is looking for you."
"Aww… Well, let her know that daddy will be home soon. I love you. I love all of you. I need to get to practice. Tell Brie and Day that I said hi and I missed them. I'll talk to them soon and I'll be home in a couple of days."
"I love you, too, babe. I can't wait for you to get home. We will see you soon." Rachel hung up. She gave the message to everyone. Rachel looked around to see Burt chasing the kids and having a good time. She could only wish that her fathers were the same way with them. The two men were missing out in the lives of two, almost three, little children that could be their world. She knew she couldn't dwell on it. It was their choice to feel and act the way that they did.
Rachel was brought out of her thoughts by a tiny voice saying, "Mommy, can I sit with you?"
Rachel smiled and patted the seat next to her. Briella climbed up next to her and cuddled up to her side. She kissed Rachel's expanded stomach and said, "Hi Drew. I'm Brie. I'll meet you soon."
Rachel ran her hand through Brie's hair and smiled at the little moment. Things were going perfectly and their little family was closer to getting a little bit bigger. She didn't feel like she could be much happier than she was at that moment.
