Chapter 4

Rachel's POV

"And the National Show Choir Championship is… from McKinley High in Lima, Ohio, the New Directions!" Everyone hopped up from their seats in the audience. New Directions had been winning since my senior year of high school but still, a win is a win.

Seri and Beth were jumping up and down. The two were so close they were practically sisters instead of best friends. Quinn was spinning me around in a hug, or as close as she can get with her extended stomach. Its twins this time. A boy and girl. Jack Daniel Puckerman and Caroline Joy Puckerman are due in about 2 months. Quinn and Puck couldn't be more thrilled.

Everyone was still on a high when we made it back to the hotel. Mr. Schue broke out the champagne and everyone was drinking or squirting each other with it. I managed to slip away from the party to make a call.

"Dominick Carter speaking, how can I help you?"

"Hey Dom it's me."

I could almost hear the grin I knew he had on his face. "Rachel, darling, how can I be of service."

The guy had a crush on me, which was obvious. He knew however I was still hung up on Jesse and didn't pressure me into dating him; keeping us as just good friends. "I need a favor. I assure you know what tomorrow is."

He chuckled. "Yeah munchkin, I do. How is the birthday girl?"

"Good, New Directions won tonight so she's in the room celebrating with Beth."

"I'm not surprised in the least, and just to let you know, I already have several tables closest to the stage reserved for you guys tomorrow."

Sometimes it pays off having a few friends that own restaurants. Blaine had one in New York and Dominick had one here.

"Thanks so much! I owe you." I said as I hung up before he could reply. Maybe if I hadn't, I would have been prepared for my life to change.

A few blocks away, Dominick was holding his cell tightly in his hands. He didn't have the chance to tell Rachel about a reservation that had been made. He hadn't been able to tell her that a few guys were going to be eating at his restaurant on Seri's birthday. He hadn't been able to tell her that one of those guys was the man that after so many years still held Rachel's heart and was the father of her beautiful daughter, Jesse St. James.

Sorry it's short. I've been a little busy. I have my family from North Carolina coming down in a few weeks plus my grandmother thinks I'm sick. I've bedridden to her couch and am going to be stuck in my own bed at home. Not fun!

Next chapter should be in Jesse's POV. He's definitely going to see Seri, but whether he confronts Rachel or not I'm still deciding.

Till Next Time,

Victoria,