Chapter 7: Finn's Back with an Explanation

That night Rachel couldn't sleep. She isn't sure why though. She knows she has to get used to sleeping without Finn by her side. She hasn't seen him in weeks. She decides to take her phone and text Noah. They exchanged phone-numbers that day.

Rachel- Noah? Are you okay?

She looks over the clock and laughs at herself. Of course he wouldn't be. It's two a.m.!

She waits for a few minutes and felt her phone vibrate.

Noah-I'm up. What's up, Berry?

Rachel smiles as she texts back.

Rachel-I can't sleep. I was wondering if we could talk?

Noah-We can text. Beth had a little nightmare. I let her sleep by me.

That's so adorable. Rachel smiles. Noah is great dad. Why couldn't I give him a chance?

Rachel-Is she okay?

Noah-She's fine. She told me some monster was taking me away from her. I sang her to bed and told her that will never happen. I know she's nine and stuff but she's still a little baby. She's very shy and not independent.. I'm sorry if I'm confusing you.

Rachel-I completely understand, Noah. She and Emily have two very different personalities.

Puck laughs.

Noah- And yet they've become each other's best friends!

Rachel laughed at Noah's text. He's such a gentlemen.

Noah- Speaking of Emily, I thought maybe it's time to tell her who I really am. It will bring her and Beth even closer. Heck, they'll be inseparable!

He waits for Rachel to text him back. Rachel thought, maybe it's time. This is Finn's idea after all.

Rachel- Okay, okay. I have to tell her. I will tell her. For you and Finn.

Puck raised an eyebrow.

Noah-Finn? Have you seen him?

Rachel-Not yet...but I'm okay.

Noah-No, you're not Berry. He's someone you've been married for seven-years. You guys need to settle down and talk. You need to have a sit down with Emily.

Rachel nods.

Rachel-Thank you for your advice, Noah. I'm getting a little tired so I shall be going to bed. See you soon.

And with that Rachel places her phone back. She heard her phone vibrate but decides to ignore it.

I will tell her tomorrow. Rachel thought before closing her eyes shut.

That morning Carole made her famous homemade French toast. Rachel sat down quietly as she watches her daughter eat. Kurt notices there's something wrong.

"What's up, Rachel?" Kurt asked.

"I'm just thinking. I mean, I haven't seen Finn, last night with Noah was wonderful, and maybe I'm just confused."

Kurt nods. "I can talk to Finn if you'd like."

Rachel shook her head. Emily looks up. "Mommy! Me and Beth heard you sing with Beth's daddy. You two sounded really good together." Emily giggles.

Kurt raised an eyebrow. "You sang with Puckerman?"

"I sang with Noah. It felt great." Rachel smiles.

Carole smiles. "Honey? Finn will come around in no time. He'll give you a huge explanation.

Rachel tried to smile.. "Do you still love Daddy?"

Her daughter's question has crushed her heart. "Baby, baby. Of course I do."

"Then why haven't I seen him?" Emily asked.

Before anyone could answer the doorbell rang. Kurt excuses himself to open the door for that person.

He was in complete shock after seeing the person standing in front of him.
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His face hurt after that slap. Of course he deserved his brother slapping him on the face. He just left the two most important people of his life.

He glares at Kurt. "What the hell was that for?"

"For being a jerk." Kurt said. He shook his head and pushes his brother aside to look for his wife and Emily.

Rachel stood up. She takes Emily and took a step back. She isn't sure what condition her husband's in or what he's thinking. "I'm sorry." He apologizes

Emily fights to let go of her mother's arm. She moves towards her father and looks directly towards him. "You hurt my mommy for a lot of days. You made her cry. You made me mad at her. But now we're okay because we met someone new. I have a best friend now and mommy sang with this guy we met at the Ice Cream shop. Don't make her upset!" Emily yells.

"Emily Kate Berry-Hudson!" Rachel tried not to raise her voice. "Go to your room now, please?"

"But I'm trying to help you! You're not speaking to Daddy either!" Emily yells.

Finn looks at Rachel. She knows I'm not her daddy but she still doesn't know who her real daddy is yet? After all this time?

"Come on, sweet Emily. We'll go play Barbie-dolls." Kurt says.

"NO! I don't want stupid Barbie-dolls. I don't want Mommy to cry again but Daddy will make her cry! He'll make her cry." Emily began crying.

Rachel hugs her daughter and carries her. Emily cries on her mother's arm. She strokes her daughter's hair before giving her to Kurt. Kurt excuses himself with Emily. Normally LeRoy and Hiram would take them but they decided to go out and meet up with old friends.

"Finn? Please explain yourself." Rachel says.

"Honey, would you like some French toast?" Carole asked as if nothing happened.

Finn shook his head. Carole nods and leaves the two behind.

"I knew this was going to happen because this is what I wanted. Once Emily met her real father, she'll grow attached and forget about me." Finn says. He then shook his head. "Wait? You saw Beth?"

"This isn't about Beth. This is about us." Rachel says, wanting him to continue.

"I've been staying at Chang's house. We've been going out every night partying and drinking...and when I couldn't control myself, I realized that I was being stupid, that I was messing up my life. You and Puck will grow to love each other. Emily will grow to love her father and Beth will grow to love her new friend. Rachel? The past few weeks I finally realized we aren't meant for each other. We got married for all the wrong reasons..." Finn said. He then remembered the last time he spoke to Rachel about this.

Rachel was devastated. This time Rachel froze. She failed to speak. "You will get to know Puck. Give him a damn chance."

Rachel wasn't sure why there were no tears streaming down her face. Maybe I did feel Chemistry with Noah last night.

Rachel just nods. "You owe me. You owe me so now you have to help me tell Emily about Noah."

"Damn, Rachel! You haven't told her yet?!" Finn yelled.

Finn stares at Rachel, waiting for her to respond, and waiting for her to give him an explanation.

There wasn't any.

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