Hey guys! The plans for this chapter changed slightly, but don't worry, I'm moving it to the next chapter. I hope you like how this chapter turned out. I'm sorry that there isn't as much Finchel and Allie, but the next chapter will almost be pure Finchel and Allie. Hope you enjoy and review if you want me to continue! :)
Chapter 2: New Year's Eve
It was New Year's Eve, and Finn was sitting in the living room, rocking Allie to sleep. They'd be going to New Year's Eve dinner at Shelby and Beth's and then to Times Square tonight to see the ball drop, so he and Rachel agreed that Allie should take a nap earlier in the day. Rachel, Kurt and Blaine had gone to the airport to pick up Brittany and Santana, so it was just Finn and Allie in the apartment.
Finn felt his phone vibrate, but as it was vibrating, he noticed Allie had fallen asleep. He picked up his daughter and carried her to her room, then went back to the living room to answer the phone. By the time he got back, he saw that it was a missed call from Puck. He picked up the phone and called Puck back. Puck picked up after the first ring.
"Hey," Finn said.
"Hey," Puck said.
"So, what's up?" Finn asked.
"You're going to be at Shelby's tonight, right?" Puck asked.
"Yes we are," Finn said.
"Okay, I need your help with something," Puck said. "I got an engagement ring for Quinn, and I need you and Blaine to help me with the proposal song."
Finn felt shocked. "You're proposing?!"
"Yeah, I didn't tell anyone except Jake," Puck said. "But in New York on New Year's Eve... I think that would be pretty romantic."
"I think so, too," Finn said. "So, should I bring my drums?"
"That might give it away that something's up," Puck said. "I e-mailed you the name of the song and the parts I want you and Blaine to help me with. Just check your e-mail. But don't tell anyone. I want Quinn to be as surprised as possible."
"I can do that," Finn said. "I'll see you tonight."
"Yes you will," Puck said. "Though between us, I think Quinn's more excited about seeing Beth and Allie."
Finn laughed as he hung up the phone and went to check his e-mail. He began to read the song. He spent about an hour memorizing the part he needed to know and was ready when he heard the door open and saw his wife and roommates walk in.
"Hey you," Rachel said, coming over to kiss Finn. "Where's our little girl?"
"She's asleep in her room, taking her nap," Finn said. "After all, it will be a late night."
"It's so nice being back in New York," Santana said.
"Well, the apartment was empty without you two," Kurt said.
The group sat down for lunch and then heard a noise from Allie's bedroom when they finished eating. Finn went into his daughter's room and picked her up. "Hey baby girl."
Allie snuggled in close to Finn. "I hope you had a good nap," Finn said. "Because tonight's going to be a late night. We're going to the biggest New Year's Eve party in New York. We're also going to dinner at Grandma's, and Uncle Puck and Aunt Quinn will be there, too."
Allie smiled up at Finn. Finn almost told his daughter about Puck's plan for tonight, but then decided not to. "Should we go see your mommy?"
Finn carried Allie into the living room, where Rachel was sitting with Kurt, Blaine, Brittany and Santana. "Someone wanted to see you," he said, holding out his daughter for Rachel.
Rachel smiled and took Allie out of Finn's arms. "Hey baby girl, Mommy missed you today."
Finn watched Allie wrap her arms around Rachel's shoulders. Rachel softly rubbed her daughter's back. "Look Allie, your aunts are back."
Allie looked at Brittany and Santana and said something in baby talk. "I think that's her way of saying hi," Finn said.
"Well, we missed her," Santana said.
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Later that evening, Finn, Rachel, Allie, Kurt, Blaine, Santana and Brittany went to Shelby and Beth's apartment for New Year's Eve dinner. When they rang the apartment doorbell, Beth ran up, followed by Puck and Quinn.
"Allie!" Beth exclaimed, hugging the baby.
"Don't you want to say hi to your sister?" Rachel joked.
"Duh," Beth said, hugging Rachel.
"When did you two get in?" Finn asked Puck.
"We got in a few hours ago," Puck said. "We'll probably stay a few days before we go back to New Haven."
"You should," Finn said.
Puck leaned over to Finn. "I'm nervous."
Finn smirked. "That's why I asked Rachel to marry me when it was just me and her."
They looked on to Quinn holding Allie, with Beth looking on. "She'll be a really good mom," Puck said. "Well, she already is, but when we have kids we raise full time."
"Rachel's a really good mom, too," Finn said.
Shelby came in and asked the group if they were ready for dinner. They sat down in the dining room to eat, and at the end of dinner, Puck signaled to Finn and Blaine that it was time. Rachel leaned over to Finn. "What's going on?"
"You'll find out," Finn whispered to Rachel.
Puck got out his guitar and walked over to Quinn, beginning to play the guitar.
Puck: Beauty queen of only eighteen
She had some trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else
I drove for miles and miles
And wound up at your door
I've had you so many times but somehow
I want more
Puck with Finn and Blaine: I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
She will be loved
Puck: Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
It doesn't matter anymore
It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along, yeah
My heart is full and my door's always open
You can come anytime you want
Puck with Finn and Blaine: I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
I know where you hide
Alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls
Puck: Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
Puck with Finn and Blaine: I don't mind spending everyday
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
Puck put down his guitar and went over to Quinn. "Quinn, you're the one. You always have been. I knew that from the day you arrived at McKinley. There was just something about you that told me you were special. It's not just that you're really smart and drop dead gorgeous. You're so strong. You've gotten through so much. I know that life is hard, but I'm going to be here for you no matter what life throws at us. We've already had one perfect baby together, and I hope to have many more. I love you with everything I am and everything I hope to be. I hope to spend the rest of my life with you."
Finn put his arm around Rachel, remembering the day he'd been the one in Puck's shoes. Rachel seemed to know where this was going. She looked up at Finn and started giggling. Finn embraced her tighter.
Puck got down on one knee. "What I'm about to ask you next isn't something for a few weeks, or a few months, or for a few years. It's a forever thing. Quinn, will you marry me?"
Quinn looked at the ring Puck was now holding. "YES!"
Puck slipped the ring on to Quinn's finger as Finn, Rachel, Kurt, Blaine, Santana, Brittany, Shelby and Beth cheered. Puck and Quinn then embraced and kissed. Rachel poked Finn. "Isn't that our thing?"
"Tonight, it's their's," Finn said. He looked at Allie, smiling in her stroller. "I think Allie's excited, too."
"Are you excited for your aunt and uncle to get married?" Rachel asked her daughter. Allie giggled, so Rachel took that as a yes.
"I'll be the flower girl, right?" Beth asked her parents.
"Of course you will," Puck said. "You and Allie."
"You want Allie to be the flower girl?" Rachel asked.
"Of course we do," Puck said.
"I always knew they were meant to be!" Rachel declared.
"My mommy and daddy are getting married!" Beth cried. "Now that you're getting married, can I have a little brother or sister like Allie?"
"You'll have to wait until we're done with school," Quinn said.
"But Allie's so cute," Beth said, hugging the baby on Rachel's lap.
"You girls are going to be my bridesmaids, I hope you know that," Quinn said.
"Yeah, and you guys will be groomsmen," Puck said. "Jake's the best man, I asked him before I proposed."
"We're all excited for the wedding," Rachel said. Which was true. As they headed for Times Square, Finn wondered if 2015 could possibly top 2014. They'd had such a great year with their daughter, but 2014 had topped 2013, which had Allie's birth and their wedding. The good times this year would probably be even better.
SONG: "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5 (performed by Noah Puckerman with Finn Hudson and Blaine Anderson)
Chapter 3 preview: Allie starts talking. Finchel also take her to her first Broadway show, but will it be a success?