Beginning Our Life

Last Time: Puck, Sarah, Carole, and Burt went to Breadsticks to meet Shelby about the custody of Beth only to meet Quinn and Judy Fabray there as well. After much discussion, the parents finally agreed to let Puck, Sarah, and Quinn have custody of Beth in four years. Sarah went to the emergency room after falling out the bed. While they were waiting for Sarah to be declared fine, Finn and Puck talked about everything that was happening between them at the time. And that's what you missed on Beginning Our Life.

Disclaimer: I don't own Glee or any songs that I may put in here.

You Have to Celebrate

Sarah's Point of View

Grace held open the door as Finn and I walked through. Finn was carrying the bed tray filled with bagels, muffins, orange juice, milk, and anything else we might need. I had the different presents in my arms. Today was Puck's birthday and I was planning on making this the best day ever.

I put the presents at the end of our bed where Puck was still sleeping soundly.

Just as I was going to lean down and kiss him awake, Grace jumped on her brother's stomach, "Wake up Noah!"

I stepped back, "Grace!" I scolded.

Puck jumped up, "What? What's going on?"

Finn set the tray down on the desk while laughing, "Sarah was going to wake you up, but Grace had other ideas."

Puck groaned and fell back against the pillows, "Why do you want to wake me up?"

"Because it's your birthday!" Grace bounced on Puck's stomach some more.

"Stop," Puck groggily put his hands out and held Grace's waist to keep her still.

"Do you want your presents?" Grace asked.

"I don't need presents," Puck muttered, "I do need sleep though."

"You're no fun," Grace bounced once more and climbed off the bed, "Can we eat breakfast?" she asked Finn.

Finn nodded, "Sure."

I sat on the edge of the bed, "Happy birthday," I whispered while leaning down and kissing Puck softly.

Puck's hand curled against the back of my neck, "Don't remind me," he breathed.

I gave a small smile and sat up, "Want breakfast?"

"In bed?" Puck chuckled.

"Yup," Finn set the tray down in front of Puck.

"I made sure there were extra chocolate chip muffins for you, Noah," Grace smiled as she got on the bed and leaned against the wall.

Puck smiled, "Thanks, monster."

I slid next to Puck and reached for a blueberry muffin, "When do you want your presents?"

Puck shrugged while taking a sip of orange juice, "Doesn't matter."

"Mom and Burt are giving you their's later," Finn told him.

"Can we please give you the presents?" Grace begged.

Puck laughed, "Alright, fine."

I lifted the tray up and replaced it with one of the boxes from the desk, "This one's from me, Finn, and Kurt."

"Not you?" Puck asked Grace.

She shook her head, "Nope, I wasn't asked."

Finn hit her shoulder softly, "You were bragging to everyone that you already got him a gift."

Puck laughed and started tearing off the wrapping paper. Once he saw the actual box, he stopped, "It's too much..."

"No," Finn said, "You deserve it."

Puck ripped off the rest of the paper from his new iPhone in silence.

"Do you like it?" I asked softly.

Puck stared down at it, "It's too much," he repeated.

"No," I told him, "Finn's right, you deserve it."

"The guy said that if the new one comes out within the next three months or something, you can exchange it," Finn told Puck.

Puck took a deep breath, "Thanks, both of you. I'll thank Kurt later."

"Can you open mine now?" Grace asked with a smile.

Puck chuckled, "Sure. Hand it over."

Grace crawled off the bed and grabbed her present which she passed to Puck, "I hope you like it, Noah."

Puck pulled her up on his lap, "I'm sure I will." He took off the paper and opened up the box.

Finn snorted, "You got him clothes?"

"Stop Finn," Grace rolled her eyes, "Noah, look at the shirts."

"There's more than one?" Puck asked.

I laughed softly, knowing what the shirts were having been Grace's ride to and from the mall.

Puck pulled out two t-shirts, one his size and one about the size of his hand. On his, it said 'Top Dad' while the small one said 'Daddy's Little Wingman.'

"See? They're perfect!" Grace smiled.

Puck laughed, "Thanks Grace."

"I think he liked mine more than your's," Grace whispered to Finn.

Puck elbowed her, "I like them both equally."

Kurt walked in the room, "Oh, you already opened the presents. I wanted to see your face when you opened the iPhone."

"Thanks, Kurt," Puck nodded, "That was...nice of you."

"Happy birthday," Kurt smiled.

I hugged Puck's side, "What'd you want to do today?"

Puck shrugged, "I'm not sure. We could go to the movies or play basketball or-"

"Or you can just get dressed because I planned out the entire day," I interrupted.

Puck closed his mouth, "Alright, I'll go get ready then."

I picked up the presents and wrapping paper so he could get up. Each of us shouted one last 'Happy birthday' as he walked up the stairs to shower.

"Why didn't Noah like your guy's present?" Grace asked through her bagel.

I passed her a napkin, "He was just shocked, I think."

"Did he say anything?" Kurt asked while sitting down next to me.

"Just that it was too much," Finn muttered and sat in the desk chair.

"What are you two doing today?" Kurt questioned me.

I smiled, "Everything."

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

I drove down the road, ignoring Puck's questions. Just like our first date, only the opposite, I blind folded him as we drove away from home.

"Why won't you tell me where we're going?" Puck asked for probably the tenth time in the hour since we got in the car.

"Because it's a surprise," I smiled.

"What time is it?" Puck groaned.

I glanced at the radio, "9:15."

"Oh my God, I cannot believe you crazy people woke me up at 7:30!" Puck rolled around in his seat.

"Are you uncomfortable?" I asked.

"No, I just want to get out of this car, or at least see where we are," Puck said.

"Fine, take off the blind fold," I sighed, "I was missing your face anyways."

Puck chuckled and slipped the tie from around his eyes, "I was missing seeing you too. So where are we going?"

I just smiled some more, "I'm not telling you."

"Are we even in Ohio?" Puck looked out the window.

I cleared my throat, "Um...no."

Puck whipped around, "What?" he asked with wide eyes.

I shrugged, "Mom and Burt know where we're going."

"How long are we going to be gone?" Puck said quietly.

"Just the night," I smiled some more.

"And your parents agreed?" Puck asked.

I shrugged with a grin, "I can't get pregnant."

Puck sat back against the seat, "Yeah, that's right," he muttered.

We fell into a silence and Puck turned the radio up. I continued driving while Puck started messing around on his new laptop Mom and Burt got him.

"Why didn't you like your phone?" I asked softly.

Puck looked up, "I liked it, I really appreciate it," he added a smile for good measure.

I sighed, "Don't lie, just because you liked it doesn't mean you weren't disappointed."

"I wasn't disappointed," Puck fought, "It's just," he took a breath, "It's a lot, wasn't it?"

"Not really since the three of us split the price, but you're not supposed to tell how much you spent on a gift, Puck; I think that's a rule," I told him.

Puck laughed, "Is there a rule book on buying presents?"

I laughed softly, "You know what I mean."

"Well, I'm sorry if my reaction wasn't as great as you were hoping. I really do appreciate and like it," Puck smiled.

"Good," I nodded, "Now for the next two days, I do not want you to say anything about the price, ok? Because it's your birthday and you do deserve all of this."

"Fine," Puck grumbled, "But that's not saying I'm not going to offer to pay, because I will, and you better accept a few times."

I sighed, "Fine, since I know you won't shut up about it."

Puck snorted and looked out the window, "Do you know how much longer?"

"About two hours," I answered.

"Go to a rest stop, I need to pee," Puck told me.

I rolled my eyes at how immature he could be despite being 19 now. I scanned the billboards and finally saw that a rest stop was coming up. Within ten minutes, I was parking the car. Puck ran ahead to the bathroom and I followed. By the time I was done and was walking back to the car, Puck was already there leaning against the driver's side.

"Give me the keys," he put his hand out.

"No," I put them in my pocket.

Puck rolled his eyes and reached forward, "I'm not afraid to take your pants off just to get the keys."

I pulled the keys out and held them tightly in my hand, "You're not driving, I am," I dropped the keys in my shirt and felt them stay in my bra.

Puck smirked, "Come here."

"No," I stamped my foot.

Puck glanced around to see no one watching before lunging forward and pinning my hands behind my back with one hand and reaching the other in my shirt to grab the keys.

I screamed and hit his hand away, but it was too late, "Noah! Let me drive!"

"Nope," he unlocked the car and jumped in the front seat to start the car. He rolled the window down while putting on his sunglasses, "Get in."

I groaned, "You are unbelievable," but I made my way to the other side of the car and reluctantly got in, "You know, someone could have seen you and gotten the wrong impression."

"That's why I looked around," Puck stated while pulling out onto the road, "Straight to Chicago?"

I nodded and looked out the window, avoiding his eye contact. He wasn't supposed to drive. It's his birthday. Who wants to drive four-now two-hours on their birthday?

"Why are you mad?" Puck asked.

"You weren't supposed to drive today," I sighed.

Puck blindly reached his hand over and grabbed mine, "You needed a break. You're pregnant and shouldn't be driving for a long period of time."

I rolled my eyes, but continued not looking at him and remained silent.

Puck sighed and turned on the radio, "What are we going to do there?"

I smiled and turned in my seat, "Everything."

Puck chuckled, "I hope that everything is just hanging out in the hotel pool because I only brought a bathing suit thinking you were taking me to the river bank."

"Don't worry, I packed some clothes for you," I pointed towards the back seat where there was a large suitcase.

Puck glanced in the rearview mirror at the back seat, "Please tell me those aren't all my clothes."

I laughed, "Nope, mine are in there too."

"Good, I was starting to think you planned on making my life into some musical with dozens of costume changes," Puck said with all sincerity.

I laughed harder, "I wouldn't do that to you, especially on today."

Puck bit back a groan, "Would you stop acting like my birthday is a holiday or something? It's just a birthday."

I poked his arm, "You're turning nineteen! That's a big deal! You need to celebrate!"

"I'm old," Puck muttered.

I laughed, "You're not even twenty! That's not old!"

"I'm old compared to you! You're just sixteen! I don't want people talking crap about us because I'm three years older than you," Puck said quietly.

I sat back in my seat because he made a point, "Noah, I don't care that you're three years older than I am. Mom and Burt don't care. Finn and Kurt. The glee club. None of them care. Even if they did, it shouldn't matter since we do love each other despite the age difference which won't be so big when we're in our twenties."

"Fine," Puck groaned, "Let's just forget about that for now and get this vacation going."

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

I pushed open the hotel room door and ran inside to the king sized bed, "This is perfect!"

Puck laughed and trailed in behind me with the suitcase in tow. He glanced inside the bathroom, "Holy crap! There's a jacuzzi in here!"

I laughed and went over to where he was standing in the bathroom doorway, "Maybe I can take a bath tonight."

Puck smirked and looked down at me, "We'll have to conserve water."

"Of course," I smirked back.

Puck's hands dropped the suitcase and snaked up my shirt, "Let's test it out now."

My breath hitched in my throat and it took all I had to lift my own hands up and remove his, "Later. We have plans now."

"But Sarah," Puck pleaded in my ear, his words warm against my sensitive skin.

I let out a shaky breath, "I guess we don't have to go to The Bean."

"No, we do not...at least not now since you probably want to go," Puck picked me up and carried me into the bathroom, kicking the door shut as we passed.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

I stared at myself in the mirror, smiling at the fancy dress Kurt had been able to find me in short notice.

"And how do you expect me to find a maternity dress that'll be appropriate for a cruise in less than 48 hours?" he had asked.

"But you're the best brother in the entire universe who has a killer fashion sense," I begged.

That broke him and Kurt agreed to find me a dress.

I twirled and watched the pink silk flow out around me. Sure it wasn't the formal gown I had envisioned, but I still looked great. Thank God it looked good with the white flats I had because my swollen feet wouldn't last in heels.

The bathroom door opened and Puck walked out still drying his head from the shower he just took. I bit my lip at the water drops that stuck to his bare chest and slowly fell down his abs.

"So we're doing something fancy?" Puck asked, taking in my dress.

I nodded, unable to find the words.

"Alright," Puck made his way to our bed where I had laid out his suit. I watched as he started pulling it on piece by piece.

"Care to say where we're going?" Puck asked.

I smiled, "A dinner on a boat that's going around Navy Pier."

Puck started tying his tie, "Wow. See, I would never be able to come up with all this."

I shrugged, "I got most of the ideas online," I picked up the locket Puck got me for Valentine's Day.

"Still, thank you," Puck came over and kissed me softly, "Want me to put that on you?"

"Yes please," I smiled.

Puck chuckled. His fingers were cold against my neck as he clasped the locket under my hair, "Are you sure this matches?"

I met his gaze in the mirror's reflection, "Since when have you decided to choose what I accessorize with?"

Puck laughed, "I'm not, I'm just wondering if it matches."

"Doesn't matter, you gave it to me and I like it, so stop complaining," I poked his chest hard.

"Ow," Puck muttered and rubbed the spot softly, "You're pretty strong."

I smirked, "Don't underestimate me."

Puck laughed and grabbed my hand, "Are we walking?"

I rolled my eyes, "Yes, we're walking all the way to the Navy Pier in dress clothes."

A smile crossed Puck's face, "Sorry."

"It's fine," I laughed, "Are you ready?"

"Sure," Puck grabbed his wallet and our room key, "Do I need anything else?"

I grabbed my purse, "Nope. I have the tickets and money and probably anything else we'll need."

"Then let's go," Puck kissed the top of my head softly before we left the room.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Puck's strong arms were warm against my waist as we danced around the room. After dinner, the dj announced that everyone was to get on the dance floor, no exceptions. Puck seemed reluctant at first-I was as well, but pushed the thought away because we were supposed to have fun-but eventually forgot about anyone watching us.

I went on my tiptoes to reach his ear as the song ended, "Can we go on the deck? I want to see the pier."

Puck nodded and led me outside. It was amazing. The lights from all the buildings lit up the city in the most perfect way. The ferris wheel on the pier glowed brightly as it spun around. My grip tightened on Puck as a particularly strong wave hit the ship, though it barely shook us.

"It's alright, I got you," Puck whispered and looked down at me. He smiled before brushing a stray curl behind my ear, "You look beautiful."

I blushed, "Thank you."

"Thanks for the best birthday ever," Puck breathed.

I smiled, "You are very welcome, but it's not done yet."

Puck pulled out his cell phone and glanced at the time, "Ok, so technically there's three hours left, but are we really doing something else tonight?"

I grabbed his phone and searched his contacts for the number, "Someone promised me they'd let another person talk to you tonight," I tapped the green button and passed it back to Puck, "Here you go."

Puck raised his eyebrows, but held the phone to his ear, "Hello?"

"Daddy!" Beth's voice screamed out.

Puck chuckled, "Hi baby. You don't need to scream."

I couldn't hear Beth's response and guessed that meant she quieted down.

"Thanks Bethie," Puck continued, "...Yes, I'm having fun...I miss you too...You already said that silly...Yes, you're silly...Ok, goodbye...Love you too."

I smiled and waited for Puck to thank Shelby before he hung up.

Puck smiled back at me, "Thank you."

I shrugged and hugged him close, "It took me a little convincing since it's Beth's bed time, but Shelby eventually agreed."

"Do you know when this cruise ends?" Puck asked quietly, both of us watching the waves gently lap the sides of the boat.

"9:30, so in a few minutes," I answered, "Why?"

"Because I'm exhausted and want to go back to the hotel room so I can have my way with you," Puck smirked.

I laughed, "You can't do that if you're exhausted."

"Don't underestimate me," Puck said, repeating my earlier words.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

I opened my eyes, shocked at first when I didn't recognize the room I was in. The memory of the night before slowly came back to me and I turned sideways to see Puck still sleeping soundly with a soft snore coming from his chest.

I smiled and gently sat up, careful not to budge my boyfriend as I slipped off the mattress to the bathroom. I closed the door before stepping into the shower and turning on all the water heads. A shiver ran down my spine as the hot water hit my skin, but quickly relaxed.

I started humming as I lathered the shampoo into my hair.

Everybody's waiting

Everybody's watching

Even when you're sleeping

Keep your ey-eyes open

The words fell from lips softly before I even registered them.

The tricky thing

Is yesterday we were just children

Playing soldiers

Just pretending

Dreaming dreams with happy endings

In backyards, winning battles with our wooden swords

But now we've stepped into a cruel world

Where everybody stands and keeps score

I closed my eyes as the warm water washed away the suds. Small memories of growing up with Puck flashed behind my eyelids as I continued singing.

Keep your eyes open

Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown

Everybody's watching to see the fallout

Even when you're sleeping, sleeping

Keep your ey-eyes open

Keep your ey-eyes open

Keep your ey-eyes open

I held back a tear as I remembered how broken my boyfriend had looked months ago after his fight with the hockey players. The lyrics becoming stronger as my voice sang them.

So here you are, two steps ahead and staying on guard

Every lesson forms a new scar

They never thought you'd make it this far

But turn around (turn around), oh they've surrounded you

It's a showdown (showdown) and nobody comes to save you now

But you've got something they don't

Yeah you've got something they don't

You've just gotta keep your eyes open

I blinked my eyes open and smiled while running the loofa over my baby bump; thinking of how hard we had worked to get Puck to pass that one test and move on past high school.

Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown

Everybody's watching to see the fallout

Even when you're sleeping, sleeping

Keep your ey-eyes open

Keep your ey-eyes open

Keep your ey-eyes

The bathroom door opened and I glanced through the shower glass doors to see Puck's silhouette standing in the middle of the room.

Keep your feet ready

Heartbeat steady

Keep your eyes open

Keep your aim locked

The night goes dark

Keep your eyes open

(Keep your eyes open [4x])

Puck opened the door and slipped under the water in front of me, his arms wrapping around my waist as I continued singing.

Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown

Everybody's watching to see the fallout

Even when you're sleeping, sleeping

Keep your ey-eyes open

Keep your ey-eyes open

Keep your ey-eyes open

Keep your ey-eyes open

Keep your ey-eyes open

I let out one last breath and rested my head against Puck's bare, wet chest.

"I was scared when I woke up without you," Puck muttered.

"I'm sorry, I just wanted to take a shower," I replied, adjusting the angle of my head as Puck started rinsing out the conditioner.

"What were you thinking about?" he asked, "You seemed pretty emotional."

I bit my lip, "It's nothing."

Puck tilted my face up, "Come on, you had tears in your eyes, but a huge smile on your face. What were you thinking about as you sang that song?"

"You," I breathed.

Puck's hands faltered for a second before continuing to weave themselves through my hair, "How come?"

I shrugged, "Yesterday was your birthday. We spent an amazing night in this beautiful hotel together. You looked pretty peaceful when I woke up this morning too. You're always on my mind. The song just slipped out."

"Mmm," Puck nodded and reached for the soap to clean himself off, "Care to help?"

I laughed, "Sure."

I started soaping up his back when he asked, "When are we heading home?"

I shrugged, "Mom asked that we be back by ten. So we can leave after an early dinner."

"Where do you want to go?" Puck asked as he stood under the water and let the soap drip away.

I wiped away a stray bubble on his shoulder, "We can go get pizza. Isn't that a Chicago greatness?"

Puck chuckled, "Yeah, but we did that when we came for Nationals. Don't you want something else?"

I glanced away, keeping silent.

"Sarah," Puck said softly, "Look at me and tell the truth."

I looked up to see Puck struggling to keep a smirk off his face, "I really do want the pizza."

"Why?" Puck was full out smirking now.

"Because I've had a stupid craving since we got it last time," I muttered.

Puck laughed quietly and kissed my forehead, "I knew it, those cravings had to show sooner or later."

I hit his arm, "Oh shut up. I can't wait until you start having sympathy pains."

Puck laughed, "I'm not going to have sympathy pains."

"I bet you will," I laughed back.

Puck reached behind himself and turned off the water. I shivered from the sudden coolness.

Puck wrapped his arms around me, "Cold?"

I nodded, "Just a little."

"I know how to warm you up," Puck breathed in my ear.

I smiled and turned so we were nose to nose, "How?"

Puck kissed me softly, "That complimentary bathrobe the hotel gave us."

I blinked before hitting him in the back of his head, "Moron."

Puck laughed and grabbed my wrist, "Don't hit me because you're disappointed in what I said."

I tugged my wrist away and pushed open the shower, "Oh shut up; right now all I'm disappointed in is that my boyfriend isn't a man and isn't able to finish what he started so he takes the easy way out," I wrapped the robe around me, trying to stop the laughter that was bubbling in my chest.

Puck spun me around, "You don't mean that."

I shrugged, "I don't know. Why don't you prove me wrong?"

I screamed as Puck threw me over his shoulder and brought me to the bed.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

I blinked open my eyes, "Are we home?"

"Yeah, don't move, I'll get you," Puck whispered.

I'd barely registered what he said before the door was being opened and I was lifted into Puck's arms.

"What time is it?" I breathed against his neck.

"Don't worry, I sped for the last few miles, we're home before ten," Puck adjusted me so he could open the door.

"I can walk, you know," I said, now starting to become more awake with the lights in the house and the cool air.

Puck gently set me down, "I'll be right back, I'm gonna get our suitcase."

I went in the living room where Mom and Grace were watching a movie while Burt did some paperwork.

"Hey, honey. How was it?" Mom asked.

I smiled and sat on the chair, "Perfect. Thanks again for letting us go."

"No problem," Mom smiled back, "What'd you two do?"

"We saw The Blue Man group, went to The Bean, you know about the cruise, got some delicious pizza, went to the top of the John Hancock Building," I pulled the blanket over myself, "We did most of it today, so I'm exhausted."

"What'd you do yesterday?" Grace asked.

I blushed at Mom and Burt's stares, "We went on the cruise," I answered.

"And we drove," Puck added in from where he was leaning against the wall.

"Noah!" Grace jumped off the couch and ran in her brother's arms, "I missed you."

"Missed you too monster," Puck said in her hair.

Grace pulled back, "I made something for you."

"Really?" Puck set her down.

Grace nodded and pulled a folded paper out of her pocket which she passed to him, "I've been working on it all summer."

Puck unfolded the paper and laughed, "You're birthday list?"

Grace smiled, "Now that your birthday's done, we can talk about mine."

"I don't know if you deserve birthday gifts," Puck chuckled.

Grace stomped her foot, "Don't say that!"

"Grace," Burt warned without looking up from his work, "He's joking."

"Oh," she softened, "Ok."

"Come on, Grace," I stood up, "I'll tuck you into bed."

"You too," Grace pointed at Puck.

We followed her to her room where she jumped on the bed and threw the covers off.

I pulled them back over her, "Goodnight, kid."

Grace laughed and hugged me, "Night Sarah."

Puck replaced me to kiss Grace's forehead, "Goodnight."

"Happy day after your birthday," Grace whispered.

Puck chuckled, "Thank you."

The two of us shut off the light and made our way to our room.

I fell on the bed, "I'm exhausted!"

Puck laid next to me, "I know."

I rolled on my side, "Did you have fun?"

He smiled, "Of course."

I smiled back, "I'm glad."

"Seriously, thanks, I had a great time," Puck drew small circles on my stomach, "NJ had a great time too."

I hit his hand away with a laugh, "Give it up, we're not naming our son Noah Jr."

Puck stuck his tongue out, "Can that be my birthday gift?"

"No!" I shoved back his chest, "I gave you that trip to Chicago."

Puck laughed, "I know, we'll work on the name thing later."

I couldn't help but laugh and kiss him, "Whatever."

There was a knock on our door, "Go to bed!" Mom warned.

Puck slipped off the bed and started stripping down to put on his pajamas, "Got cha!"

I laughed into the comforter, "Weirdo."

Puck shrugged and climbed back on the bed, "Come on, get your pajamas on. I'm gonna pass out any second."

I did as he said and settled down against his arm, "Thanks for a great couple days."

Puck pulled the blankets up, "Thanks to me? Thanks to you, it was your idea."

I shrugged, "It was nothing."

Puck let out a small sigh while closing his eyes, "Night. Love you."

"Love you too," I smiled.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

A/N: That was long, sorry for the wait. But what'd you think? I went to Chicago two years ago with band, so everything Puck and Sarah did in the city, we did. I liked it and hope you did too. PLEASE REVIEW with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! I love hearing from you and could use suggestions!

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

smilin steph - Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

Tyra - Thanks! And no, I don't have a Tumblr, sorry.

HomezYOLO - I'm sorry. I hope you're not too mad. I do understand where you're coming from though.

dance-sing-live - I didn't really want a fight or that much drama. Hope you liked this chapter!

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Sneak Peak: I watched Sarah blink back tears. I don't understand why she was so upset. It's not like she would never see him again.

Someone leaves home next chapter...