Beginning Our Life

Last Time: Sarah and Puck dealt with all their family and friends wanting to meet Nathan. And that's what you missed on Beginning Our Life.

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We're a Team

Puck's Point of View

I leaned against the wall while watching Sarah dress Nathan in a tiny overall outfit, "Isn't he cute?" she asked.

I nodded, "Definitely."

Sarah smiled and stepped back to get a better look at Nathan, "I agree. Do you think you can watch him while I go take a shower? Rachel grabbed the wrong soaps for me for the hospital and I didn't have the heart to ask her to fix it after her and Finn realized it wasn't going to work."

I nodded, "I knew it wasn't going to work out."

"I know, but humor Finn while he's still in this denial stage," Sarah patted my arm while leaving the nursery.

"Alright, bud," I walked over to the changing table, "Let's put you in some manlier clothes." I lifted Nathan up and brought him over to the dresser, "Ok, what should we put you in? How about that leather jacket from Uncle Jake? I wonder where Grandma put it."

I searched the piles of clothes until finally finding a pair of jeans and the jacket. Sarah already had Nate in a red t-shirt and some socks that would match.

I brought Nathan back to the table and started undressing him, "So I was thinking that after your mom dresses you and then leaves for school, I will redress you, we'll go get you a girlfriend, then we'll come home before your mom where I will dress you back into Mom's outfit so everyone's happy."

Nathan smiled up at me and I took that as an agreement to my statement.

I chuckled while slipping his jeans on, "I thought you'd like that." I picked him up and carried him out of the room to the kitchen to start a bottle.

Grace came up behind me and stood on her tip toes, "Hi Nathan."

I glanced down at her, "What's up?"

She shrugged, "I'm bored."

I smirked, "Does that mean you're missing school?" I grabbed the bottle and tested it out to find it was the perfect temperature.

Grace followed me as I walked back to the room, "I don't know. I'm going back in two days and I don't don't really wanna go, but it should be fun."

I nodded while sitting in the rocking chair, "I know what you mean, you miss your friends, but don't want to learn."

She blushed and sat on the ground in front of me, "At least I have a cool story to tell."

I chuckled and began feeding Nate, "Yeah, you do. Are your friends going to be jealous?"

Grace smiled, "Probably...definitely. What about your friends at college? Are they going to be jealous?"

I sighed while reaching over to grab a burp rag, "No, actually, they probably won't be jealous of me."

"Oh," Grace stared at the ground, "I'm sorry."

"Don't be," I burped Nathan, "You good, little man?" I felt him spit up and winced slightly before wiping his face.

"When's Sarah going back to school?" Grace asked.

"Next week," I told her, "So she'll be able to take care of Nathan for the first couple days."

Ms. Carole poked her head in, "Gracie, phone call."

"Ok," Grace stood and gave me a quick hug before running out the room.

Ms. Carole smiled at me, "You look good."

I smirked, "Thanks."

She nodded and left.

I stared down at Nathan, "How are you?"

His big blue eyes looked up at me.

I smiled, "Hey there. Can you say Daddy? What about Dada? How about your name? Do you even know your name? It's Nathan. Nathan Christopher Puckerman. That's you." I set the bottle down, "See, I don't know what people are saying, I can take care of you just fine."

Nathan blinked his big eyes and stuck his tongue out.

I chuckled, "Was that good?"

There was a sudden scream and I almost dropped Nathan when Sarah's voice rang out, "Puck!"

I jumped up and ran out the room, Nathan tight in my arms. I started pounding on the bathroom door, "Sarah!"

The door flew open and a soaking wet Sarah threw herself at me, "Help, help me."

"Shh, alright," I led her back in and shut the door, "What happened?" I gently helped her sit on the closed toilet and stared at her, trying to figure out what was wrong. She seemed fine besides the towel haphazardly wrapped around her and the soap still in her hair. My eyes scanned down and widened at her foot covered in blood, "Sarah," I breathed.

She wiped her eyes, "I cut myself."

"On purpose?" I carefully knelt down in front of her while adjusting Nathan in my arms.

"No," Sarah sobbed, "I'm so sorry. I was just trying to do something nice."

I felt my face scrunch up in confusion, but I quickly shook it off and placed Nathan in her arms. I stood and made my way to the cabinets where I pulled out the first aid kit.

"I want you to explain what happened," I said softly while gently wiping her ankle, "How is cutting yourself an attempt to do something nice?"

"I was trying to shave my legs since I can see them now and I slipped," Sarah whispered.

I quickly kissed her knee, "Be careful next time, ok?"

"Ok," she breathed.

We sat in silence as I placed a bandaid on her cut, "There," I rocked back on my heels, "Good as new."

Sarah stared down at Nathan, "Why'd you change his outfit?"

I bit my lip and hid from her eye contact by packing away the kit.

"Don't get me wrong, Nathan looks adorable," she cooed, "But seriously, where are his overalls?"

I rolled my eyes, "Sarah, this outfit is a lot better."

She sighed and carefully passed me Nathan, "I'm going to get dressed and when I'm done, I'd like it if my son was back to being dressed like a baby, not a biker."

I nodded, "Fine," I quickly left and went back to the nursery where I set Nathan on the changing table, "So Mom says no to the leather jacket. I guess it's back to the overalls for you then, sorry."

Nathan made a tiny noise and I chuckled.

"I know, I think you look awesome too, but we have to do what your mom says," I gently tugged off the jeans and jacket before slipping on the overalls again.

The doorbell rang just as I finished. I picked up Nathan to go get it. I became confused when I looked through the peephole, but opened the door anyways, "Tina?"

"Hi Puck," she smiled, "Is Sarah here?"

"This is her house," I said slowly trying to figure out what she was doing here.

Tina nodded and stepped forward, until I blocked her view. She sighed, "Puck, please, can I see her?"

I bit my lip, "She's kind of tired."

"This is an emergency," Tina begged. When I still seemed hesitant, she held out a small, covered plate, "I made you guys some brownies."

"Well," I balanced Nathan against my shoulder and grabbed the plate, "I think she should be ok."

Tina smirked, "That's what I thought."

I let her in before closing the door, "She just got out of the shower, so she's probably getting dressed, but she should be done soon."

"Thanks," Tina said while walking down the hallway. She turned around, "So how's the first day home?"

I followed her to our room, "Great."

Tina sat at the desk chair, "That's good. He's so cute."

I chuckled while setting down the brownies on the night stand before turning to look down at Nathan, "He's going to be a heart breaker like his old man, right?"

Tina laughed, "Someone's a little full of themselves, but I don't think it's something to be proud of."

I rolled my eyes and sat on the bed, "I'm better now, you know that."

"You are, besides that little breakfast adventure," Tina said.

My eyes narrowed, "Sarah's put that behind her, you can do."

Before Tina could reply, Sarah walked in, "Alright, where's my-Tina!"

Tina stood, "Sarah, we have an emergency."

"What is it?" Sarah asked while taking Nathan from me.

Tina glanced at me, "I'd like this in private, if you don't mind, Puck."

I shook my head and stood, "Not at all. I'll just be upstairs."

As I walked out and shut the door, I heard Tina say, "I like someone that probably doesn't like me back."

I went upstairs where I could hear Finn talking. I almost laughed at the thought of him talking to himself when I saw a dark, gelled head sitting on my bed.

"Hey Blaine," I greeted.

He looked up and nodded, "Hi Puck. How's the baby?"

I smiled, "He's awesome."

"I hope he doesn't cry tonight," Finn muttered.

I tossed a pillow at him as I sat on Kurt's abandoned bed, "It won't effect you."

He caught it, "Whatever. So Blaine, what was I saying?"

"That I should just ask the person out," Blaine prompted.

"Wait," I put a hand out, "You're getting relationship advice from Finn? He doesn't even have a girlfriend. And hold up again, are you into someone now after Kurt? Is it a girl? Is that why you're asking us?"

"He's not asking you," Finn growled, "And I've been in a serious relationship which is just as good as currently having a girlfriend."

Blaine shook his head, "You guys, I'm gay; I don't like girls."

I shrugged while leaning back on my elbows, "Just give it a shot."

Blaine sighed, "That's not how it works."

"Fine, if you don't like a girl, who is it?" Finn asked.

Blaine shook his head, "I can't tell you."

"But you were going to tell Sarah," Finn muttered, "What's so great about my sister that you can tell her and not us?"

Blaine moved back so he was leaning against the wall, "You guys don't get it, you've never liked a lesbian."

I smirked, "Santana, so shut it. Now who's the straight guy?"

Blaine looked down at the bedding, "Sam."

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Sarah's Point of View

Just as Puck closed the door, Tina announced, "I like someone that probably doesn't like me back."

My eyes widened and I started rocking Nathan, "Um, ok. Who?"

"Blaine," Tina sighed, "It's weird, right?"

I shook my head, "No, Blaine's really cute and he's a great guy, so it's not weird at all, but is it smart?"

Tina shrugged, "I can't help it. You have to understand."

I gave her a small smile, "Yeah, I do," I stared down at Nathan, "So I guess I have to support you."

"What should I do?" Tina asked.

I looked up, "Tell him. Get his attention. Ask him out. You have to try. And don't give up."

Tina smiled, "Thanks, Sarah."

I smiled back, "No problem."

She stood to come and sit next to me, "He's really cute."

I laughed, "Yeah, he takes after his daddy."

"Can I hold him?" Tina whispered.

I nodded while passing her my now sleeping son, "I have to give him a bath later and I'm a little nervous."

"Well, Puck'll be right there the whole time, right? You'll be fine," Tina assured.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

I held Nathan tightly while staring at Puck, "What do we do?"

He looked just as scared as he stared right back, "I have no idea."

We glanced down at our naked son squirming in my arms.

"We can do this, right?" I asked.

Puck looked at his iPhone opened up to a baby care website, "Yeah, his chord thing fell off yesterday, we're good."

"Well, then what?" I looked around the bathroom, "We have the tub, the soap, the wash cloth, a cup, his pajamas..."

Puck walked around me to grab the small blue tub and set it in the larger one. He hesitated before turning on the tap, letting warm water flow into the container. After a second, he quickly shut it off and tested the temperature, "Sarah, it's ready."

"I don't know," I bit my lip, "I don't think he needs a bath."

Puck rocked back on his heels and raised his eyebrows at me, "This was your idea, now come on, everything will be ok, I promise."

I slowly walked over and knelt down before beginning to place Nathan in the bath. He automatically started crying and I panicked.

"It's alright," Puck's voice shook as he helped me lower Nate into the water, "We can do this."

Once Nathan was situated, I grabbed the cup and filled it with water. Nathan cried harder and my breathing quickened.

"Puck, I can't," I choked out, "He's upset."

"Well, yeah, he's just scared," Puck said slowly, "Let me try." He started washing off Nathan, but our baby still cried without stopping. Puck dropped the washcloth in the tub, "I can't do this to him. It's like I'm torturing him."

I rubbed my hand against Nathan's soapy stomach, "Calm down Nate, please." Nathan cried harder and I whimpered, "Puck, make him stop."

"I don't know what to do though," Puck said, "I'm completely clueless which isn't saying much, but-"

"Stop!" I pushed him, "Now's not the time to call yourself a failure so shut up and help me figure this out!" I burst into tears.

Puck took a shaky breath, "I'm sorry," he continued washing Nathan, "Come on bud, please be quiet. Please calm down Nathan. Do it for me and Mommy, please. Buddy, please just let me give you a bath." Nathan kept crying and Puck let out a low yell, "Please!"

I looked up to see him trying to force himself to stay calm. I recognized the same look on his face as when he found out he wasn't going to graduate. I knew he was seconds away from letting go of Puck and having Noah fall out.

I set a hand on his arm, "Noah, we can do this."

"Why isn't he stopping?" Puck asked.

I shrugged and started rinsing off, "Let's just not give up. I hate listening to him cry too, but we have to be strong," a tear dripped down my face and I took a deep breath, "We have to be good parents."

Nathan let out a particularly loud scream. I sobbed, but continued washing him despite his cries. Puck grunted and bit his lip.

There was a knock on the door before Mom stepped in, "Do you need my help?"

"Yes," Puck and I begged at the same time.

She nodded and hurried over, "It seems like you two did the most part, I'll just finish up."

Puck and I scooted back to watch Mom finish up. She cooed softly while doing so, which barely calmed Nathan, but it helped pass the time until she lifted him up. She laid him on the towel, "There we go, all nice and clean. Do you think you can be good for Mommy and Daddy and let them dry you off?"

Nathan's cries settled down, but he kept squirming around.

"I think you guys can handle the rest, right?" Mom asked.

I wiped my eyes and nodded, "Thank you."

She kissed my forehead, "Anytime, baby."

Once she'd left, Puck crawled forward and gently dried off Nathan, "That wasn't fun at all."

I laughed softly while grabbing the diaper and pajamas, "Don't worry, we have three more days until we do it again."

"Ugh," Puck groaned.

"We have to do it together," I whispered.

He nodded, "Like a team."

I kissed his shoulder, "Exactly."

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Puck tore off his shirt before leaning back against our pillows.

I lowered myself over him, "Look what I can do."

He chuckled, "Impressive."

"Wait, wait," I laid flat against him and smiled, "Yes!"

Puck flipped us over, "Awesome. Look at you all skinny again."

I smirked, "Tell me I'm hot."

He chuckled, "Babe, you were always hot; even with the baby."

I bent forward to kiss him as hard as I possibly could, "I've missed this so much."

Puck nodded against my throat, "But we can't go too far, you know that."

"So what?" I asked.

The two of us continued for what felt like ever when in all reality was just twenty minutes until there was a soft cry from the nursery.

"I got him," Puck whispered while climbing off of me.

I sat up while running a hand through my hair. I slipped back on my shirt and waited for Puck to return.

He slowly walked back with Nathan against his bare chest and the blanket I bought thrown haphazardly across him, "I think he's just cold."

I nodded, "Pass him here."

Puck sat on the bed before placing Nathan in my arms, "I don't think his diaper's full."

I cuddled him close, "Did you just miss Mommy and Daddy? Huh? Did you want to sleep with us?"

Puck tucked the blanket around Nathan, "I have to admit, I kinda missed him."

I smiled and looked up, "I felt the same way, but I'm better now."

Puck's finger gently held up Nathan's hand, "He's pretty amazing."

"Look at his little feet," I picked up Nathan's sock covered leg.

Puck laughed and poked Nathan's nose, "What about this? It's so tiny."

Nathan made a soft noise and blinked open his eyes.

I laughed softly, "Hey there."

"Hi bud," Puck whispered.

Nathan's tongue poked out and he smiled.

Puck and I laughed, "You're so funny," I cooed.

Puck reached over and carefully adjust Nathan's onesie pajamas, "He gets that from me."

I kissed the top of his head, "I'm not sure about that, but he's pretty perfect."

Puck glanced up with a smirk, "I have to agree with you there."

Nathan's hand reached up and clenched close to Puck's face.

Puck's eyes widened, "Are you trying to punch me?"

I laughed, "Never mind, he gets that from me."

Puck teasingly glared at me, "Yeah, I wouldn't be proud of that."

I laughed harder, "Come on, he's cute and you know it."

Puck shook his head, "Nate's not cute, he's badass."

I gave him a quick kiss, "Whatever he is, he's ours."

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

A/N: He's home! What'd you think? I know some of it had more to do with Tina and Blaine, but I kinda wanted Sarah to be involved with them. More of that will be in next chapter. Does anyone want to see anything certain with Nathan now? Or ever Puck and Sarah? Or the rest of the family? PLEASE REVIEW with any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions! I'd love to hear what you all think!

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Dance-sing-live - Sorry you were a little disappointed, but I hope this one's better! And I'm glad you enjoyed some of it!

Tyra - Thank you! And I'm not sure if there will be a whole sequel, but I'll probably do one-shots at least. I'll do a sequel if there's a Season 5, of course, since that's how the story's set up.

Toni - I'm sorry. Do you have any ideas on how I can have them fight and make it last longer in the future? [Spoiler Alert] There will be a little one next chapter, but not huge like I think you're looking for.

Gabby - No! This story will end when Season 4 ends and then I'll decide whether or not to write a sequel. I might just end up writing little one shots with everyone in it. And of course, if there's a Season 5, I'll write the story along with that.

~~~~~GLEE~~~~~

Sneak Peak: "Don't lie to me Sarah." I bit my lip, "I'm sorry." "No, you're not," Puck crossed his arms, "Why wouldn't you tell me there's a Sadie Hawkins dance at school that I know you want to go to?"

Someone lets slip a little secret Sarah was going to keep, anyone know who?