Chapter 6 Furtelle
After Noelle's miracle had occurred, the Hudson-Hummel household had been swarmed by reporters wanting a interview with the "Miracle Girl" but Noelle declined to be interviewed, saying she was just thankful to be alive. Eventually the media attention died down, but Noelle still got weird looks on the days she was okay to walk the halls of McKinley without her wheelchair. To make matters worse, Coach Sylvester was now the principal due to Figgins becoming ill with the swine flu. The glee club had more pressing matters to worry about though: Carole and Burt's impending nuptials. Kurt was in full wedding planning mode. He and Finn were the best men, while Noelle and Rachel were the maids of honor. The rest of the New Directions were the wedding party, with Beth as the flower girl. Kurt had decided that the New Directions would perform a musical number as they walked down the aisle.
"Hola Mr. Schue," said Noelle as she walked into her first period Spanish Three class.
"Hola Noelle, hola," said Will. "Good day today?"
"Si," said Noelle. "I was wondering if I could run a few song choices for my parents' wedding by you. I want to sing a solo to them."
"Great, let's see what you got," said Will as Noelle pulled out some sheet music.
"These are all great," said Will as he looked at what Noelle had selected. "I think this one would be best for your range, but why don't we run through them at Glee Club?"
"Actually, I don't want anyone else to know what I'm singing," said Noelle. "Think we can rehearse during free period?"
"Sure," said Will as the bell rang. "Tome un asiento."
"Alright guys," said Will as Glee Club met later that afternoon. "Take a seat. We only have a few more days before the wedding so we need to run through our numbers quickly."
"And Mom informed me that us ladies need to meet with her at David's Bridal later for final fittings," said Noelle. "Same with the guys and my dad at Men's Warehouse."
"Also, anyone with special food requests, let me know after Glee Club so I can inform the caterer later of any allergies," said Kurt. "I've already informed her of the Vegans and Vegetarians in the group."
"Thank god I can sit and eat Prime Rib," muttered Noelle as the group got ready to rehearse the song they would walk down the aisle to.
"Don't you look handsome?" said Rachel a few days later as she came to find her boyfriend.
"You look amazing," said Finn as Rachel adjusted his tie.
"You nervous?" asked Rachel.
"No," said Finn. "Burt's got some jitters though. How's my mom?"
"Freaking out a bit as well," said Rachel. "Noelle is calming her down though." Rachel stared at him, seeing Finn stare at her with a smile.
"What? Do I have something on my face?" asked Rachel.
"No, it's just that, God, you're beautiful," said Finn. "I love you."
"I love you too," replied Rachel with a smile.
"Think this will be us someday?" asked Finn.
"Yeah, it will be," smiled Rachel, kissing him.
"Well, come on then, Future Mrs. Hudson, everyone's waiting," said Finn, holding his arm out to her.
"Mrs. Hudson, yeah, I like that," grinned Rachel as they headed towards the entrance to the sanctuary.
In the sanctuary, the music started as the last of the guests were taking their seats and Finn walked in, fixing his tie as he started to sing.
Finn:
It's a beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
He turned around and pointed to Rachel who came into the room with a smile. Will smiled as he sat with Judy, who was waiting for Beth to be carried down the aisle with Quinn and Puck
Rachel:
Is it the look in your eyes?
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares, baby?
I think I wanna marry you
Finn picked up Rachel bridal style and swung her around as Quinn and Puck entered next with Beth. Quinn was throwing the flowers for Beth, who was just giggling as she saw her grandma Judy and reached out for her. Judy took Beth in her arms.
Quinn:
Well, I know this little chapel on the boulevard
We can go-o-oh (go-o-oh)
No one will know-o-oh (know-o-oh)
Puck:
Oh come on, girl! (girl)
Quinn:
Who cares if we're trashed?
Got a pocket full of cash
Quinn and Puck:
We can blow-o-oh (blow-o-oh)
Shots of patro-o-on (patro-o-on)
Puck:
Ah! And it's on, girl!
Josh and Noelle entered the room to claps and cheers as the guests started to clap along.
Josh and Noelle:
Don't say no, no, no, no-no
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
And we'll go, go, go, go-go
Josh:
If you're ready
Like I'm ready
Mike and Tina entered next and everyone laughed at Mike's breakdancing as he spun Tina around.
Tina:
'Cause it's a beautiful night
Mike and Tina:
We're looking for
Something dumb to do
Tina:
Hey, baby!
Mike and Tina:
I think I wanna marry you
Kurt, Santana, Artie and Brittney came in next.
Artie and Brittany:
Is it the look in your eyes?
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares, baby?
I think I wanna marry you
And then there was Mercedes and Sam.
Mercedes:
Oh!
Sam:
I'll go get a ring
Mercedes:
Let the choir bells sing
Mercedes and Sam (New Directions Girls):
Like o-o-ooh (o-o-ooh),
So whatcha wanna do-o-oh (do-o-oh)?
Sam:
Let's just run, girl!
Finn:
If we wake up
And we wanna break up
Finn and Rachel (New Directions):
That's co-o-ol (co-o-ol).
No, I won't blame you-o-oh (you-o-oh);
Finn with New Directions:
Ahh, it was fun, girl!
Artie and Brittany with New Directions:
Don't say no, no, no, no-no
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
And we'll go, go, go, go-go
If you're ready
Like I'm ready
Finn and Rachel with New Directions:
'Cause it's a beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey, baby, I think I wanna marry you
Noelle and Josh with New Directions:
Is it the look in your eyes?
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares, baby?
I think I wanna marry you
Burt then made his entrance into the Sanctuary, doing a little dance to everyone's amusement as he made his way up the aisle.
Sam (with New Directions):
Just say I (do-oh-o-oh)
Finn:
Tell me right now baby
Artie:
Tell me right now baby, baby
Sam (with New Directions):
Just say I (do-oh-o-oh)
Artie:
Tell me right now baby
Finn:
Tell me right now baby, baby, oh!
And last but certainly not least, the bride appeared to "Oohs and Ahhs" from the crowd as Burt walked back down to join his bride and walk her up to the altar.
Rachel:
Cause it's a
Finn and Rachel with New Directions:
Beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
(Finn: Ah!) Is it the look in your eyes?
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby?
I think I wanna marry you
As the song ended, the sanctuary roared with cheers. Finn, Rachel, and Noelle stood with Carole as Kurt and Josh stood with Burt while the other New Directions were scattered among the altar. Carole handed her bouquet to Rachel and she joined hands with Burt.
"A certain wedding planner asked me that we skip the dull sections as some people would fall asleep," said the minister and Santana elbowed a dozing Brittney to the chuckles of some people as the minister motioned to Burt.
"I'm not one with words," said Burt, as he addressed the crowd. "Kurt and I lost someone when he was young. His mom was severely ill and depressed. When he was just six months old, I met Carole at a therapy group. She had just lost her husband, Finn's dad Christopher. Carole and I started seeing each other in secret. Kurt's mom didn't know. Then one day Carole told me she was pregnant. With our daughter Noelle."
Noelle smiled as Carole took her hand.
"Noelle is our miracle child. Fifteen years later, she reunited the family we kept apart because of some silly secret when she joined the Glee Club at McKinley. Everything unraveled at the first annual New Directions movie night when I drove Kurt over. I was curious to meet Finn and Noelle's mom and when I realized it was Carole, I knew it was fate bringing us back together. We're soulmates, darling."
Carole was crying and Noelle handed her mom a handkerchief to wipe away the tears.
"How can I top that?" asked Carole. She took Finn and Noelle's hands, and motioned for Kurt to join.
"Well, we're finally a family," said Carole. "It took sixteen years, but we are finally a family. Not sure I want to say anything else, except I love you all."
"We love you too, Mom," said Finn as the three hugged Carole and Burt.
"Burt, do you take Carole to be your wedded wife?" asked the minister as Kurt and Finn handed Carole and Burt the rings.
"You bet I do!" said Burt as he slid Carole's ring on her finger, earning laughs from everyone.
"Carole do you-"
"Yes, yes of course!" replied Carole to more laughs.
"By the power vested in me, and the State of Ohio, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride!"
Burt swept Carole up into the most passionate kiss of her life to cheers and applause from the entire room.
After the receiving line thanked the guests for coming, the bridal party made their way out into the sunny Lima weather. Bubbles were blown as Carole and Burt came out for the first time as husband and wife and everyone cheered. The guests headed to the Marriott for the reception while Burt, Carole, and the New Directions took wedding pictures in the park.
At the reception, everyone clapped and cheered as the wedding party was introduced and there was a lour roar of applause and cheers when Burt and Carole walked in as Will introduced Burt and Carole as Mr. and Mrs. Hummel. After dinner, Burt and Carole danced their first dance while Will sang "Sway". Everyone laughed at Burt's feeble dancing attempts, despite Noelle and Kurt's attempts at giving him dance lessons.
Kurt gave the first best man speech, followed by Rachel speaking a few words. Then it was Finn's turn.
"Hi everybody, I'm Finn, Carole's son," said Finn. "I'm not really one for words so I'll make it short and sweet. Umm, my mom and I went through a lot while I was growing up. My dad died when I was a baby, and I was really little when Noelle was born. My mom had never really mentioned who Noelle's dad was growing up. She always seemed to change the subject. So last year when Burt came to our house and it was revealed he was Noelle's father, I didn't understand why they kept this from myself, Noelle and Kurt. But that doesn't matter because for the first time in a long time, my mom is happy. Happy that she finally married her true soulmate and that our family is finally whole. A lot of people have different shipper names for a few of us. Rachel and I are Finchel. Puck and Quinn are Quick. Noelle and Josh are Joelle." A few chuckles came from the guests.
"But today a new couple formed. Or shall I say trio," continued Finn. "Furtelle."
"Fertile?" repeated Noelle. "FERTILE? That's the best you came up with?" A few people laughed as Noelle moaned and buried her face in her hands.
"Not fertile as in conception, sis," said Finn, a blush creeping up his face. "Furtelle, as in Finn, Kurt, and Noelle."
"I know what you meant," interrupted Noelle with a grumble.
"Anyways, Kurt and I are officially brothers now, and not just guys who have the same sister," continued Finn. "The three of us are connected now. Mom, Burt, thank you for giving me a family. I love you guys so much. To my mom, and my new dad, Burt, may you grow old and live happily ever after. To Carole and Burt!"
"To Carole and Burt!" chorused the guests as everyone raised their champagne glasses. Finn handed the microphone to Noelle and she stood up carefully, slowly walking over to the stage.
"Hi everyone," said Noelle. "Bear with me, my legs are still getting some used to these days."
"You want your chair?" Carole asked. Noelle shook her head.
"I'm fine," said Noelle. "Anyways, it's been a crazy sixteen years for me. I grew up not knowing who my father was and whether I would ever get to meet him. When I was twelve, I lost the use of my legs. At first the doctors diagnosed me with MS, but as you all know, a couple months ago, I blacked out in the girl's bathroom at McKinley. I was rushed to the emergency room and they found out my spine and spinal cord were severely damaged. Any chance of me ever walking again were shot down. The doctors didn't think I would pull through. And by God's grace, I woke up, realized I could move my legs, and with my boyfriend's help, he helped me out of the bed and I took my first steps in four years."
The room roared with applause and murmurs of "Praise the Lord, God is Good" filled the room.
"But back to my mom and dad. For fifteen years, they stayed apart because of me. I was their little secret. But Fate had a different plan. God decided enough was enough and decided our family needed to be reunited. And we were when the entire glee club learned who I was and came over that night for pizza. Dad showed up with Kurt and the secret was let out. Since then, I'd like to think, no, I know my life got better. When I got sick, my parents and my brothers never left my side. I was going to sing this song to just my parents, but I want to sing this to both of them and to my brothers. I love you guys."
Noelle nodded to the band and they started the introduction to "Wind Beneath My Wings". Carole put a hand to her heart, as this was one of her favorite Bette Midler songs and Burt smiled, a tear shedding from his eye as he put his hand over Carole's. Finn grinned as he wrapped an arm around Rachel, and Kurt pulled out a handkerchief in case he started to cry. Noelle started singing, her eyes on Kurt first.
Noelle: Oh, oh, oh, oh
It must have been cold there in my shadow
To never have sunlight on your face
You were content to let me shine, that's your way
You always walked a step behind
Noelle focused her attention to Finn next as Finn put his hand over his heart and blew a kiss to his sister.
So I was the one with all the glory
While you were the one with all the strength
A beautiful face without a name for so long
A beautiful smile to hide the pain
Did you ever know that you're my hero
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
Noelle sang the second verse, her eyes never leaving her parents. Carole was bawling while Burt also cried several tears.
It might have appeared to go unnoticed
But I've got it all here in my heart
I want you to know, I know the truth, of course
I know it
I would be nothing without you
Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be
I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
'Cause you are the wind beneath my wings
Oh, the wind beneath my wings
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings
Fly, fly, fly away, you let me fly so high
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
Fly, fly, so high against the sky
So high I almost touch the sky
Thank you, thank you
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings
As the song ended, the room roared with cheers and applause as Noelle curtsied and then she walked over to her parents and brothers and hugged them.
"You can't be serious, Kurt," said Noelle the next day.
"Your mother and I already discussed this, Noelle," said Burt.
"Why didn't you tell us that Karofsky was harassing you?" cried Finn. "I would have put him in his place!"
"Isn't there anything Principal Figgins can do?" asked Noelle.
"Unfortunately, no," said Burt. "I'm afraid there's nothing we can do."
"So you're going to Dalton then?" asked Noelle. "How are you going to afford it?"
"We're giving up our honeymoon," said Burt. "Your mom and I will go another time."
"But that was all the money you had saved up!" said Noelle.
"End of discussion, Noelle," said Kurt. "I'm transferring to Dalton and you can't stop me."
When Kurt broke the news to the rest of the New Directions, everyone couldn't believe it. Two days later, Kurt started at Dalton and the New Directions were without their lead tenor. They were doomed for sectionals now, because their lead tenor was now a Dalton Academy Warbler. The enemy.