Here you go. This story is coming to an end. I am about to write the last chapter now. I don't know if there is a sequel or just an epilogue in store. Let me know what you think. I love this story and I hate to see it come to an end. Review and let me know what you think of this chapter and such. :)
Rachel had never been so happy to have Finn home. It had felt like he had been gone for an eternity. She just wanted him to hold her again. She needed him to remind her that he still loved her even though she felt like she was bigger than a blimp.
Finn walked in the house and Rachel was sitting up on the couch. He asked, "What are you doing up, momma? The kids don't have to be to school for a couple of hours and I know mom has been taking them."
"I couldn't sleep. Either Drew here was lying on my bladder or I couldn't get confortable. I've been up for a couple of hours. I just couldn't wait for you to get home to us. It has been a long few days without you."
"I'm home now. You get me for a while since our next game is at home."
"I'm glad."
"How are you feeling?"
"Okay. I'm just ready for Drew to get here. I want to be small again."
"She will be here before you know it. I can't wait to meet her. I'm sure she is going to be as beautiful as her mommy."
"I hope she looks more like you."
"Nah. I can't believe she is going to be here in a month. It seems unreal."
"No, not really. I feel like we should have had her months ago."
Finn chuckled. He kissed Rachel's cheek and then said, "Drew baby, be nice to mommy. She is going through a lot for you. You will be here soon. Be nice to mommy until you get here."
Rachel smiled. "I'm sure she knows exactly what you are saying. I wish she did so that she would calm down a little bit."
Finn held her. He wanted to ease what she was going through. He told her, "I had a talk with Tanner before we got home."
"You did?"
"Yeah. He is an idiot and doesn't see Macie that way. I don't want you to be anywhere near her. I don't want the kids near her either. I'll find somewhere for you to go during the game in case she is in the box. I'm not going to let her near any of you. She is crazy. I know what Quinn will keep an eye on you, but I want to make sure that you are totally safe."
"You are the best, babe. I love you so much."
They heard the sound of feet coming their way. Finn and Rachel laughed. Then they heard "Daddy!"
Finn looked over his shoulder and said, "There are my munchkins. How have you been? Were you good for mommy, nana and pops?"
Briella said, "Yeah daddy. Nana is staying until Drew gets here!"
Finn laughed. "I heard. Are you excited?"
"Yeah. She cooks really good and she plays with us when mommy is too tired. I wish Pops could stay, too."
"I'm sure he will come back to visit when your sister is born. She is going to be here in a month. What do you think?"
"Can she just get here already. She makes mommy really tired and cranky."
Rachel looked at her and said, "Excuse me, young lady?"
"Sorry mommy, but it's true. You always want food and you yell at daddy sometimes for little stuff."
Finn had to hide his laugh. Rachel got tears in her eyes and said, "I'm sorry. Mommy doesn't mean to be cranky. It just happens when you are having a baby."
Briella hugged her and said, "Oh mommy. I didn't mean to make you cry."
Rachel hugged her tight.
Dayton looked at Finn and asked, "Why do girls cry all the time?"
Finn snickered. "I don't know bud. It just happens. We still love them anyway. Okay, the two of you need to go get ready for school. I'm taking you today."
The kids exclaimed, "Yay!" They ran off to get dressed. Rachel and Finn laughed at their excitement.
Rachel was taking a nap. Finn was getting ready to go pick up the kids from school in a half an hour. He sat down in the living room. Carole sat next to him and said, "I don't tell you how proud of you I am enough. You are a wonderful father and husband. You provide for your family and I know you worry about them the whole time you are gone even though you know that they are well taken care of."
Finn smiled. "Thanks mom. I'm glad you were here. You really don't have to stay if you don't want to. I'm sure Rach will understand if you need to get back home."
"I don't think so, mister. You are still in your season. Rachel is eight months pregnant and is going to need help with the little ones. I'm going to stay. I retired for a reason. I want to be able to help when I am needed."
"That is what makes you the world's best nana. The kids are going to love having you here, just like Rach and I will. I really appreciate you."
"You're my baby boy. I want to help you when you need it. This is a difficult and exciting time. I want to be here to meet my second granddaughter."
Finn smiled. "I'm so glad that you feel that way about Brie being part of the family."
"Of course. She is part of the family."
"I'm so glad. Mom, I'm scared."
"Why?"
"What am I going to do when the baby gets here?"
"Raise it. Love it. Care for it."
"What if I'm not a good dad?"
"Finn, you have been a dad for over six years. A wonderful one at that. You have nothing to worry about."
"I'm just getting the hang of being a father to two kids. How will I manage three and be on the road for the job so much? I can't leave Rach to handle three kids by herself. What kind of husband will I be?"
"You are doing your job. I'm so proud of you. I love you and you are doing a wonderful job."
"Mom, Brie is so afraid that I'm not going to love her anymore. The baby is going to take a lot of our attention, most of it actually. It was all new to have a daughter now I am going to have to figure out how to handle two. I don't want either of them to feel left out. I just want them to love me. I love my girls so much, but this is all so new to me."
"You are doing great. I'm so proud of you. You are so young and doing so much with your life. You are doing great."
"I'm still scared."
Rachel came walking in with her hand on her back and tears streaming down her face.
Carole said, "I'll go pick up Dayton and Briella. The two of you sit down and talk. I'll take the kids to the park or something to give the two of you some time." She gave them each a hug and left.
Rachel sat down on the couch next to Finn with his help. She looked at him and said, "Why didn't you tell me? Why did you want to have a baby so bad if you feel this way?"
"Honey… That isn't it. I just want to be a good dad to all of our kids. I'm just afraid that I won't be the father that all three of them need at the same time. I've never been good at multitasking."
"Finn, stop that! You are a wonderful father and all three of our children are lucky to have you. I don't know what I would do without you. You are my prince charming in a football uniform."
Finn chuckled. "You are so good to me. I'm so lucky to have you."
"Finn, Drew is going to be here soon. Do you think you will be able to handle it?"
"Throw it at me, babe. I'm ready to be the best dad I can possibly be. I'm probably going to need your help, but we got this. We are going to be kick butt parents."
Rachel smiled. "You sound more confident. I like it."
"I'm sorry about earlier. I just don't want you to not want to be with me because I let you down in the daddy department."
"You could never let me down. You are wonderful in all that you do. I love you so much."
"I love you too."
"Can we just sit here for a while and snuggle?"
"Of course we can. I love to be with my girl. I'm glad we are okay."
"We never were. Everyone has insecurities. It helps to talk them out. You have nothing to worry about."
"You have a way of calming me that no one else can. I love that about you. Now come here beautiful and let me hold you."
Finn and Rachel stayed liked that for most of the evening. The kids came in and climbed on the couch with their parents. It was the perfect little family moment. Then it hit them all that in about a month there would be another little person on the couch with them.