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Episode 18
Finn and Rachel's House – West Village – Monday Morning
Finn walked into the kitchen with Henry in his arms to see Rose at the Breakfast bar finishing off her cereal and banana. The Hudson family were all rushing to so they could leave for the day. It was Rachel and Finn's first day back at work since Rose and Henry had come to live with them. They had both taken two weeks so off so that that they could enjoy spending time with their children and to settle Rose and Henry into their new home.
"You nearly finished Sweetie" Finn asked. He put Henry in his high-chair and gave him his cup of milk to finish.
"Nearly daddy" Rose smiled widely at Finn before going back to her breakfast. Finn hastily finished off his coffee while trying to put on his shoes at the same time.
"It's going to be a late for me tonight. My November cover girl pulled out so now I have to find someone new that can shoot next week" Rachel explained, frustrated as she walked into the kitchen with her head in her day planner.
"Same here we have our monthly staff meeting" Finn said. He took the empty cup from Henry and cleaned him up while Rachel took Rose's empty bowl from her and helped the three-year-old down from her chair.
"Okay Rosie go get your coat" Rachel said. Rose raced back upstairs to her bedroom. It was as Finn was putting on Henry's coat that he realised something.
"Hmm Rachel"
"Yeah" Rachel said distracted as flicked through emails on her phone.
"Where are the children actually going while we're at work" Finn wondered. Rachel quickly looked up at him, her eyes wide.
"Oh god, we forgot to arrange day care" Rachel gasped. The process between meeting Rose and Henry and having them come live with them had been so quick that Rachel and Finn knew they would forget some things, they just didn't think it would be where their children were going to be all day while they were at work.
"How could we forget that!" Rachel groaned
"Well everything was kind of rushed it just slipped through the cracks" Finn reasoned, although he couldn't believe they hadn't realised it either. The last two weeks had been like a holiday for the family of four as they all adjusted to their new normal but that Monday morning brought everything back to reality.
"What are we going to do?" Rachel said, worried.
"You'll have to take them with you today and we'll figure something out tonight" Finn replied. They weren't going to get them in anyway at such short notice and Finn neither of them could take any more time off.
"Why do they have to come with me?" Rachel snipped.
"I think they are a bit young to be going to High School already" Finn replied rolling his eyes at his wife, just as Rose came back down stairs with her coat in her hand.
"Rose is going to be so bored at the office" Rachel argued.
"What else can we do" Finn shrugged. Rachel nodded in agreement then turned back to Rose who was waiting for them at the bottom of the stairs.
"Rosie go get some toys to take with us, any you want" Rachel smiled. Rose hastily dropped her coat then ran back upstairs, hoping to get as many toys as her little arms could carry.
"We're sucking as parents" Rachel quipped, as she settled Henry into his pram.
"Just a little bit" Finn joked. Rose rushed back down stairs with five Barbie dolls squashed in one had while her other was holding the Barbie toy plane. Rose smiled at both her parents.
"Ready!"
Broadway Star Offices – Times Square – Monday Morning
An hour later Rachel was carting two baby bags, a pram and Henry while Rose skipped alongside her tugging along all the toys she had managed to bring. Tina got up from her desk with amused expression when she noticed the family coming towards her.
"Morning guys" Tina greeted as she took the bags from Rachel. She opened Rachel's office door and the all trudged inside.
"Hi Tina" Rose waved happily. She rushed over to the large glass table, throwing her toys on top of it.
"So, guys you joining mom at work today" Tina asked.
"I complete forgot that when you're at work you need to make sure your children are not left alone" Rachel said sarcastically. With Henry, still on her hip she dumped all her bags on the table along with Rose's toys and left the Oran by the door.
"Who knew" Tina laughed.
"It will just be a few days until Finn and I figure something out" Rachel said. She helped Rose take off her coat while bouncing Henry on her hip as he started to fuss, wanting to be let down.
"Come Rose I'm sure we've got loads of art and crafts stuff, let's find them while your mom gets settled" Tina cheered for the benefit of Rose.
"Thank you"
Rose took Tina's hand and guided the young girl out of Rachel's office. Rachel put Henry down and got to work getting out his play pen and toys. Once she had it organised she moved Henry from bed to his toys hoping they would keep him occupied for a while.
"Okay Sweetie, you play with these" Rachel smiled at Henry passing him his ENTER TOY.
"Hey mommy Tina found loads of stuff, I'm going to make a picture for your office" Rose beamed. She had rushed back into Rachel's office with Tina following behind with a box full of papers, colours and other art and crafts for Rose's pictures.
"That's great sweetie"
"We have the morning staff meeting in ten minutes" Tina told Rachel as she put out everything for Rose, while the young girl got comfortable at the table.
"Right" Rachel nodded, she thought for a moment then turned back to Tina "I think Blaine's here today, get him to watch them while we're in the meeting"
"I'll go get him"
Tina dropped the box on the table then rushed off to find Blaine. Rachel helped Rose get everything out of the box and situated it in easy reach for her daughter.
"Okay Sweetie mommy has to go into a meeting so my friend Blaine is going to watch you and when I get back you can show me all the pictures you made okay" Rachel explained. She checked over both children to make sure they were okay.
"Okay Mommy"
"Hey Rachel, mini Rachel. I hear I'm the new babysitter" Blaine quipped as he strolled into her office. He took a seat next to Rose who was already busy with her picture. Rachel rushed around her desk picking up the papers she would need for the meeting.
"Just while we are in this meeting" Rachel replied, she looked at Blaine and gave him her scariest look "They get hurt, I hurt you"
Blaine saluted her playfully "Got it!"
Broadway Star Offices – Conference Room – Monday Morning
"Okay first things first we need a new cover model and we need one quickly" Rachel stated as she walked into the boardroom, where all her staff were waiting, and took a seat at the head of the table.
Rachel was in a rush to get the meeting over with so she could get back to Rose and Henry, if they hadn't needed to find a new cover person fast she would have cancelled the meeting altogether.
"They have to be available to shoot next week and we need to schedule an interview as well" Tina added as she took a seat next to Rachel at the table and poured them both a cup of coffee, from the jug in the middle of the table.
"I have a call into ENTERNAMES people I'm just waiting for a call back" Lucy, the features editor, said. Rachel could see she was eager to make things right as ENTERNAME had been her idea to put on the cover.
"What about a ENTERNAME" Damon, a features writer, asked "He's the new director for ENTERPLAY, its rumoured he wants to do a huge shake up of the cast"
"That's not a bad idea" Rachel mused, nodding her head slowly as she thought the idea over.
"I can check he not talking to anyone else. We could be the first to have the exclusive on what he's doing" Damon added.
"Let's get that call in now" Rachel affirmed, looking over at Tina to make sure she was taking notes. Damon left the room to make some calls, so Rachel went back to the agenda in front of her.
"Okay next up we have – "
Rachel stopped when she heard someone knocking louder on the glass door. She looked up to see Blaine stood outside the conference room holding out Henry, who was crying loudly and struggling out of Blaine's arms.
"Rachel, he won't stop crying" Blaine shouted through the glass door.
"Blaine!" Rachel snapped, she glanced around the room. "Five minutes everyone"
Rachel rushed out of the conference room with Tina following behind her. She took Henry from Blaine and began to soothe in as she walked into her office. She bounced Henry on her hip as she looked around her vacant office.
"Where's Rose?" Rachel asked Blaine.
"She's was right there" Blaine waved to the table where Rose's craft stuff had been thrown about.
"My god Blaine it's only been five minutes" Rachel complained. She walked past Blaine and punched him in the arm as she went to look for Rose.
"Found her" Tina said walking back in to the office, holding Rose's hand. Rachel felt relieved as she bent down to kiss Rose's head.
"I needed a wee mommy and he said it was that way" Rose said pointing to Baine. Blaine gave Rachel a guilty look, while Tina rolled her eyes at him.
"She's four Blaine you have to go with her" Rachel groaned, she waved her had at Blaine "Tina hit him"
While Tina hit Blaine in the same place Rachel had punched him, Rachel checked over her two children who didn't seem too traumatised after being with Blaine for five minutes. She helped Rose sit back at the table with her arts and crafts and then placed Henry back on his play mat.
"Tina lets postpone the meeting until I have them settled" Rachel said, she looked over at Tina how was still nipping Blaine on the arm "But make sure that Lucy or Damon are putting that call into ENTERNAME"
"Will do" Tina nodded before leaving Rachel's office.
"You okay Baby, the stupid man is going now" Rachel said softly hanging a soft toy over Henry's face. The one year old laughed as he tried to reach over for it.
"Harsh!" Blaine said before marching out of her office. Rachel ignored him as she handed henry the toy and walked over to Rose and sat down next to her at the table.
"You okay Mommy" Rose asked
"Fine Sweetie" Rachel sighed but still giving her daughter a small smile. Rose smiled back then held up the picture she had been working on. It was what Rachel assumed was her sat at her desk working while Rose sat next to her helping, with Henry playing on the floor. It quickly became Rachel's favourite picture.
"You like it?" Rose beamed
Rachel pulled Rose close "I love it"
The Diner – Park Avenue – Monday Afternoon
"Hey Guys" Rachel greeted as she walked into the Diner with Rose and Henry. Quinn, Mercedes, and Santana were already there, sat at their usual table.
"Hey little people" Santana replied. Rachel pulled another chair to the table and helped Rose on to her seat.
"Give me" Quinn cooed. Rachel handed over Henry to her, then took out her iPad and put on a ENTERNAME episode for a Rose to watch, while the woman talked. Rachel took a seat then handed Quinn some baby food to give to Henry.
"Quinn what day care does NJ go to" Rachel asked once both her children were settled. She watched Santana pull Rose closer to her so she could watch the episode with her.
"ENTERNAME why?" Quinn replied while smoothing Henry with kisses. She settled him on her lap then began to give him the mashed carrots and peas.
"Urgh, I already called them, I'm an idiot and forgot to arrange some day care for Rose and Henry and now I'm S-C-R-E-W-E-D" Rachel explained. She had hoped Quinn had been able to help her with her situation but she could quickly see that wouldn't be the case and Rachel was running out of ideas for what to do.
"I'm sure you'll find somewhere"
"I've called everywhere, it's too late in the year so they are not taking any new students" Rachel groaned dramatically throwing her head back. She straightened back up.
"Enough of me complaining, I'll figure something out" Rachel waved off, glancing at Rose who was still watching ENTERNAME with Santana "You okay there, Sweetie?"
Rose and Santana both nodded their head at her, immersed in ENTERNAME's adventures.
"I have some good news" Mercedes interjected, smiling cautiously at them. Rachel and Quinn shared a quick look, wondering if this had anything to do with Matt. They hadn't seen much of him in the last few weeks and that's exactly how they all liked it.
"Go ahead" Quinn quipped.
"Matt has asked me to move with him and I've accepted" Mercedes beamed. Quinn and Rachel were both stunned into silence and Santana eventually pulled her eyes away from the iPad to looked at Mercedes in shock.
"Don't all congratulate me at once" Mercedes snipped.
"That's great Mercedes" Quinn beamed, smiling widely at Mercedes.
"Yeah, it is" Rachel agreed with a smile. Santana however wasn't as convincing and gave Mercedes a questioning look.
"Why?"
"Why?" Mercedes pressed giving Santana a confused look.
"Yeah why are you moving in with someone you've know been seeing for three months" Santana questioned. None of them could hide how they felt about Matt but Rachel and Quinn still tried to sound encouraging to Mercedes, Santana didn't have the same idea.
"Because I love him, he makes me happy, he's taking care of me – pick a reason" Mercedes argued.
"I just thinking you're rushing in to it" Santana said shaking her head. Rachel looked between Santana and Mercedes sensing the argument that was about to happen. She looked over at Quinn who was still feeding Henry with her head, she obviously sensed the same thing.
"We don't all move at the snail's pace you do" Mercedes snapped.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Santana demanded.
"You've been on and off with Brittany for two years now and I bet she still doesn't have a key to your apartment" Mercedes argued. Rachel almost agreed with what Mercedes was saying but she wasn't about to say that aloud.
"Well I'm sorry I don't jump into a relationship with someone just because they throw a bit of cash at me" Santana replied angrily. They could all see the hurt look on Mercedes face but before she could say something in return Rachel cut in.
"Okay both of you stop it" Rachel injected glancing at Rose and Henry "Little ones' present"
"I think I should go" Mercedes said, she got up from the table and started putting on her coat. Rachel gave Santana a look that meant 'say something' but Santana ignored her and went back to watching the iPad with Rose.
"Mercedes no don't, stay let's talk about this" Quinn exclaimed.
"I know that you don't like Matt, you've all made that clear but I at least thought you'd be happy that I'm happy" Mercedes concluded before rushing out of the Diner before any of them could say anything.
Walking Back to Broadway Star – Monday Afternoon
"I mean how can she not see how much she is changing" Santana argued shaking her head "How much he's changing her and not for the better"
"She's right though, we could have been more supportive. We might not understand it but Mercedes seems happy" Rachel reasoned.
Santana and she were walking back to their offices discussing what had happened in the Diner. Rachel was hoping she would be able to talk Santana in to apologising. She agreed that Mercedes was moving too fast but Rachel also knew Mercedes was going to do whatever she wanted no matter what they said, so there was no point having tension between them all.
"At what cost though, she's flaking on us all the time. She missed anniversary night for god sake" Santana groaned. Even though it had been three weeks before Santana was still upset that they had had to rearrange their night when in the 15 years they had been doing it they never had before, no matter the circumstances.
"Things like that are bound to happen in a new relationship" Rachel replied, swinging her arm that Rose was holding. Rose smiled at her mother as she skipped along.
"She says it's obvious we don't like him well it's just as obvious that he's doesn't like us, doesn't understand how close we are all" Santana said shaking her head as she moved Henry's hand away from her hair as he tried to pull on it.
"Not everyone can be as understanding as Finn, Noah and Brittany"
"Maybe not but I still think he's a douche" Santana grumbled.
"I know but arguing with Mercedes isn't going to help, if anything that means Matt wins. If she feels attacked every time she's tells us something, then she's going to stop telling us" Rachel acknowledged. They had reached Broadway Star offices but instead of going inside Rachel turned to face Santana.
"Probably a good thing" Santana mused rolling her eyes.
"No, it's not, that's not how our friendship works. You're going to call Mercedes and apologise. We'll go for drinks to celebrate tomorrow night" Rachel said as she took Henry from Santana.
"Why?"
"Because if Matt really does want to get in between us and Mercedes then they best way to annoy him is by not letting that happen" Rachel argued giving Santana a pointed look while bouncing Henry on her hip to distract him from pulling on her hair.
"Fine I'll call and apologise" Santana sighed loudly.
"Good girl" Rachel smiled widely.
"Always listen to your mommy Rose, she always knows best" Santana mused bending down to Rose to give her a hug goodbye. Rose hugged her back tightly.
Rose nodded firmly "Okay"
Broadway Star Offices – Times Square – Monday Evening
"Okay so the interview is confirmed for next Thursday – Malcolm has everything arranged" Tina explained reading her notes. Rachel nodded but her eyes were on her computer screen as she looked through the unread emails trying to see if they were any important ones that needed her attention.
"Thank god, remind me to have words with ENTERNAME. This is the second time one of his clients have flaked on us" Rachel replied as she read an email from ENTERNAME who wanted one of their new actors featured in the magazine.
"This cover might actually be a lot better for us" Rachel mused.
Tina nodded "Agreed"
"You okay Rosie?" Rachel asked. She looked over at Rose who had abandoned all her arts and crafts thins and was just laying her head on the glass table. Rachel could see how bored she was.
"I'm bored mommy when can we go home" Rose moaned, giving her mother a pleading look. Rachel sent her a sad smile. Rose had been good and well behaved all day but Rachel could see Rose had reached her limit on what to do in her mother's office.
"Your daddy will be here soon" Rachel replied. Rose let out a sigh and went back to leaning her head on the table. Rachel and Tina shared a smiled then went back to the work in front of them.
"Do we have the other editorials for this month, I need the look book as well" Rachel asked. Tina looked through her notes again.
"Look book should be here from publishing in the hour" Tina replied before giving Rachel a cautious look "It needs approving tonight"
"Looks like I'm not going anywhere for a while" Rachel sighed. She had hoped she would be able to leave with Finn when he arrived but Rachel knew it wouldn't be possible. Between trying to keep Rose and Henry entertained and happy throughout the day Rachel hadn't gotten much work done.
"I'll get some more coffee"
Tina left the office in search of coffee just as Finn walked in, smiling at them all.
"Hey guys" Finn greeted. He quickly noticed the look of frustration on Rachel's face and the look of boredom of Rose's.
"Hi Daddy" Rose beamed jumping up from her seat "Can we go home now?"
"Yeah, get your stuff" Finn replied after he had hugged Rose. Rose quickly began to pick up her toys as Finn walked over to Rachel's desk.
"I have to stay; I haven't gotten much done today" Rachel said, pouting up at Finn.
"Well it's my turn now, I'll see you at home" Finn replied, leaning down to give Rachel a quick kiss "You had any luck with the day cares"
Rachel shook her head "None. You?"
"No apparently even the vice principal of the best private school in New York can't argue a deadline, all the ones we like are full" Finn explained "Maybe we need to think about a nanny"
"Yeah maybe, we'll talk about it when I get home" Rachel said defeated. Her and Finn hadn't wanted to get a nanny because they wanted their children to be able to play with other children instead of being stuck at home all day with a nanny.
"See you at home"
Finn gave Rachel another kiss, gathered up Rose and Henry, and all their toys, and left the office.
"Bye Tina" Finn said as he walked out of the office as Tina walked back in with a binder and two coffees in her hand.
"Here's the Look book" Tina cheered playfully as she set down the Look Book then handed Rachel her coffee. Rachel took a large drink with a satisfied smile.
"Good I might actually get out of here before midnight"
Rachel and Finn's House – West Village – Monday Night
Four hours later Rachel was dragging herself through her front door and into the living room, where her husband was sat watching a Football Game and reading some papers. Rachel tiredly fell onto the sofa noticing how quiet the house was.
"Hey" Rachel smiled softly as cuddled further into the sofa cushions "Both asleep?"
"Yeah, she couldn't hold on any longer" Finn smiled back. Rose had wanted to say up to say goodnight to Rachel like she had done every night see moving in with Finn and Rachel but after her 5th episode of ENTERNAME she passed out on the sofa.
"Long day?" Finn asked. He got up from the love seat and joined Rachel on the sofa. Finn wrapped his arm around his wife.
"Very" Rachel sighed as she leaned into Finn's touch "So Mercedes had some news today. She's moving in with Matt"
"Really that's fast" Finn replied. Rachel moved her head to Finn's lap as he played with her hair. She was ready to go to bed, as she already had a hard time keeping her eyes open as she relaxed with Finn.
"Something she doesn't like pointed out" Rachel mused.
"We're all going out for drinks tomorrow to make up for it" Rachel added. She got up from the sofa and pulled Finn up with her. The slowly moved through the house, turning off the lights and locking the doors before making their way up stairs.
"And who's going to watch the Rugrats" Finn wondered as they walked up the stairs.
"Blaine owes me a favour"
"You look beat"
"I am, it's harder than I thought. I love every second I'm with them but we need help Finn" Rachel realised sadly. Rachel's day had been exhausting and she still hadn't gotten much work done, she knew she wouldn't with Rose and Henry coming to work with her every day.
"We'll figure something out" Finn promised. He took Rachel's hand and pulled her into their bedroom.
"In the meantime, look at this" Finn said, Rachel turned to see Rose and Henry both fast asleep, Rose had her arm around Henry and he had his head on her chest as they both slept soundly. It was the best thing Rachel had seen all day.
Rachel and Finn's House – West Village – Tuesday Evening
The next night, Finn and Rachel were getting ready to leave to meet up with the others for drinks. Mercedes had accepted Santana apology and thought drinks to celebrate was a great idea.
"Okay Henry needs putting down in an hour then Rose at 8. Understand?" Rachel listed off. She finished strapping on her heels while looking over at Blaine who was nodding his head earnestly.
"I do, Dean will here soon. He will do everything" Blaine said. Dean was Blaine's current boyfriend. Rachel had met him and loved him. It was the only reason she had asked Blaine to baby sit again because she knew Dean was responsible enough to not lose her children or make them cry.
"Good" Rachel affirmed before giving him a pointed look "You remember what I said"
"They get hurt, I get hurt"
Rachel nodded at him just as Finn walked into the living room. He was putting his phone and wallet in his back pocket as he looked over at Rachel.
"Ready to go Rachel" Finn asked. Neither Finn or Rachel were really looking forward to the night but they knew there was no way they could get out of it without somehow offending Mercedes.
Rachel nodded "Let's get this over with"
Bar 40 – Time Square – Tuesday Evening
"Here we go guys" Finn said, cheerfully. He put down the tray of drinks and everyone quickly grabbed their own. They group were all crowded round a table at Bar 40, it was packed full but Matt had wanted to go, which meant Mercedes did.
"Puck, this is where you shine" Finn joked, he picked up his own beer and looked over at his friend. It had become a running joke between them all that Puck made the speeches in their group.
"Here's to Mercedes and Matt. We all wish you great happiness in the world. And Matt one thing I've learnt from being in a relationship with one of these girls is if you let them think they are always right you'll be a lot happier" Puck said holding up his Budweiser.
"Cheers" Finn and Brittany said together
"Hey" Rachel, Santana and Quinn replied, giving them all dirty looks.
"To Matt and Mercedes" Puck cheered
"Matt and Mercedes" Everyone chorused, holding up their drinks while Matt and Mercedes kissed. They all settled into their own conversations and enjoyed their drinks, so far it hadn't been a bad start to the night.
"So how is the day care situation?" Quinn asked Rachel.
"Terrible, everywhere is either full or has a year's waiting list. I'm so close to bribing someone" Rachel answered. She had spent another day trying to find a day care solution while Tina entertained Rose and Henry and after another day of getting nothing done Rachel was getting desperate.
"I had a word with someone at ENGERNAME but no luck" Quinn replied
"At least you can keep them with you at the magazine until you figure something out" Puck reasoned
"You should have had that as a priority you don't want just anyone watching your kids even for nights out with your friends" Matt injected, he was looking down at his phone so he didn't see the dirty looks that Rachel, Finn, Puck, and Quinn were giving him.
"We sure know that now" Finn laughed lightly. He put his hand on Rachel's arm in a silent plea not to say anything, he could tell from her face she wasn't happy with Matt's comment.
"I just have to make a call" Matt told Mercedes. Matt marched away his phone in his hand as Mercedes gave them all a cautious smile.
"We had a drink, can we leave now" Santana whispered to Rachel. Rachel gave her a hard look even if she agreed with the statement.
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"I can't take this! He's so rube and obnoxious" Santana argued. The girls were waiting at the bar waiting for their second round of drinks. Santana had used it as an excuse to get away from Matt and complain about him again.
"I didn't appreciate is little comment, like my children aren't a priority" Rachel snipped as she paid for the drinks, once given her change Rachel took a big drink of her Gin and Tonic.
"I'm sure that's not what he meant" Quinn tired her best to defuse the situation but she could see Rachel wasn't having it, Matt had stepped over the line bringing up Rachel and Finn's children.
"He's an ass" Santana sneered, she looked over at their table. Matt was once again as his phone and the others were stood awkward and silent.
"And he's been on his phone all night he's not that important" Rachel snipped, Santana turned back to Rachel and Quinn and nodded in agreement. The group had been at the bar for an hour and Matt had spent most of that time on his phone.
"And look what he's put her in tonight, I don't think I've ever seen Mercedes wear black" Santana added. Mercedes always dressed well but usually in bright colours, she never wore black or white but ever since she started dating Matt her wardrobe had changed and that now seemed to be all she wore.
"Nice to hear how you really feel"
The girls all cringed slightly as they turned to face Mercedes, they could tell from the look on her face she had probably heard most of what they had said.
Quinn tried to quickly calm the situation "Mercedes, we were just – "
"Bitching about my boyfriend"
"We just didn't like what he said" Rachel argued.
"You wouldn't like anything he said. Frankly you're just looking for faults that aren't there" Mercedes EN crossing her arms as she looked at them all firmly.
"Oh, they're there" Santana quipped rolling her eyes before taking a drink of her Cocktail.
"You know what, I've had enough of this. I'm leaving"
"Mercedes stop leaving every time we say something you don't like" Santana pointed out. Mercedes turned back to them pointing her finger accusingly at them.
"No matter what I thought I would never talk about Finn, Puck, or Brittany this way" Mercedes argued, Rachel and Quinn looked away guilty but Santana faced her head-on.
"They've never given you a reason to"
"I'm leaving" Mercedes concluded before walking away from them a second time.
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While the girls were talking at the bar, the guys and Brittany were trying to think of something to talk about with Matt. He had his head in his phone while they were all sharing a look nodding at each other for them to start talking first. Puck and Finn both looked at Brittany pleadingly. She rolled her eyes then looked back at Matt.
"So, Matt are you excited to be moving in with Mercedes" Brittany asked. Matt didn't reply straight away, he finished trying on his phone then eventually looked up at them.
"I am yes. I think it's time to start the next chapter of our lives" Matt replied.
"We'll get ready to have Rachel, Quinn and Santana there at all hours, none of them ever learnt the word boundaries" Puck joked. It was the first thing he had learnt when he had started a relationship with Quinn, although really, he had known since the first night he had met her.
"That's not a problem I have a door man" Matt stated shortly. Brittany, Puck, and Finn all shared a look wondering if Matt was being serious.
"I don't think that's what Puck meant" Finn said.
"Oh, I know what you meant but I don't think it will be a problem. Things are bound to change between them all, they can't just monologize each other's time anymore, they're not teenagers" Matt argued. Finn wondered if Matt was just saying that to get a rise out of them, Matt seemed to enjoy ruffling their feathers.
"They have been friends for a long time, that's doesn't just go away because you want it to" Finn argued back giving Matt a stern look.
"We'll see" Matt concluded. Before Finn could argue Mercedes stormed over to the table.
"Matt, you ready to go" Mercedes asked
"Of course, bye everyone" Matt said. Matt and Mercedes both left the bar with the others watching them. The girls walked back over to the table, Santana picked up her drink and finished it off in one.
"What a douche" Santana snipped. They all nodded in agreement.
Finn and Rachel's House – West Village – Tuesday Night
After Matt and Mercedes had left, the others had another drink before they called it a night. They were no longer in the mood and all just wanted to go home. Rachel said bye to Blaine and Dean then walked into her daughter's room to see Rose was still awake, looking through one of her books, in bed.
"Rosie, you're supposed to be asleep" Rachel smiled. She sat down next to her daughter on the bed and took the book from her, placing it on the night stand next to her.
"I wanted to wait for you to come home" Rose beamed
"Well we're home now, so bed time" Rachel said. She helped Rose get under the covers and tucked her daughter in.
"Can I come to work with you tomorrow" Rose asked, looking up earnestly at Rachel.
"You like mommy's office"
"Yeah you have loads of colours and Tina took me to see all the clothes which was nice"
"And I like being with you mommy" Rose added. Rachel quickly wrapped her arms around Rose and held her tightly.
"Don't ever grow up okay" Rachel sighed happily.
"Okay" Rose nodded, like it was something she had control over "Will you stay til I go to sleep" Rose asked.
"Of course," Rachel laid down next to Rose and wrapped her arms around hr daughter as she slowly closed her eyes. Within ten minutes they both fast asleep on the small princess bed.
Broadway Star Offices – Times Square – Wednesday Morning
"Morning Hudson Family" Tina greeted when she noticed Rachel walking towards her with Rose and Henry. She got up from her desk and walked over to them before Rachel could walk into her office. She took Henry from Rachel and gave a boss a knowing smile.
"Before you get settled come with me" Tina added. Rachel and Rose followed Tina as she moved through the office floor and to the lift. They took it down a floor and while on one side of the office floor was the design department, the other side was a large vacant office.
"What's this?" Rachel asked, as she looked around the large office space.
"It used to be the accountant departments office until we moved them upstairs. Now it's going to be the new Broadway Star Nursery" Tina replied with a smile.
Rachel glanced at Tina "What?"
"The permit came this morning for us to run a day care out of our Offices, I have resumes on my desk of qualified nannies and pre-school teachers and 15 workers who already said they want to bring their children here once we are up and running. And with the builders and decorators coming this weekend that should be next week" Tina explained. "I didn't want to say anything until I knew we would get the permit because I didn't want you to be disappointed"
"Tina, are you serious?" Rachel wondered. Rachel was used to Tina going above and beyond her job description but this was another level even for Tina, and Rachel was so grateful.
"I am, I figured you would want the kids close while still able to get some work done" Tina concluded. Tina had said exactly what Rachel had been thinking, after the night before Rachel knew she still wanted to bring Rose and Henry to work while still able to run her magazine.
"You are a bloody genius Tina; do you hear me a genius" Rachel cheered. She pulled Tina into a hug, carefully not to squash Henry who was trying to pull on Tina's hair.
"Thank you"
"This could work, what do we need to do now" Rachel asked, noticing the paint chipping and old office furniture.
"Leave it to the professionals to handle"
"Those are my favourite words" Rachel laughed, she lifted Rose into her arms "Kids come on, we are taking Tina shopping"
"We are?"
"Yes, we need to get some new toys for this place and you need those new Miu Miu shoes that you've been eyeing but you think are too expensive" Rachel explained.
Tina waved to the door "Lead the way Boss Lady"
The Diner – Park Avenue – Wednesday Afternoon
"Hey Mercedes, I'm glad you came" Rachel smiled, when she noticed walk through the door. Rachel was already at the Diner and had situated Henry in a High Chair with his ENTERNAME toy and Rose was sat next to her watching another episode of ENTERNAME on Rachel's iPad.
"Yeah well, we've all had boyfriends that the others didn't necessarily like in the beginning. But we've always promised that we wouldn't let it affect our friendship" Mercedes stated firmly as she took a seat across from Rachel.
"Besides you're all wrong. Matt is a good man and he loves me" Mercedes concluded.
"I hope that's true" Rachel replied
"It is" Mercedes affirmed "Where are the others?"
"Running a little late they should be here soon" Rachel answered. She could see that there was still some tension between her and Mercedes and Rachel wanted to do something to resolve it.
"So, I know you work Wednesday nights at the bar, do you want some company" Rachel asked. Me recedes always worked Wednesday night and at least one of them would keep her company there, because Wednesday was always the slow night at the bar.
"Actually, I quit the bar" Mercedes cut off.
"You did when?"
"Last week, Matt pointed out now that we're living together I don't need to be working there. It means I've more free time, his mother as already asked me to join a few of the committees that she's chair of" Mercedes explained. Rachel was once again shocked into silence by Mercedes but she knew better than to vocalise how she really felt.
"Well that's exciting then"
"It is" Mercedes answered before she noticed Santana and Quinn at the door "Look don't tell the others yet; I don't want a whole big thing again"
"Okay, whatever you want"
"Hey Guys" Quinn greeted talking a seat next to Rachel. Santana took a seat next to Mercedes and immediately starting telling them about a new lawyer at her office that she already thought was an idiot. None of them noticed the look of worry pass over Rachel's face as she looked at Mercedes.
Broadway Star Offices - Rachel's Office – Wednesday Evening
"Oh, that's one is good" Rachel declared happily as she bounced Henry on her lap "What do you think Henry, isn't your sister a great little artist"
Rachel was sat next to Rose at the glass table, watching Rose make some pictures to put up in the new nursery. Rachel had abandoned any idea of getting any work done for the day and just focused on Rose and Henry, as well as what Mercedes had told her at lunch. Rachel didn't want to spend all day worrying about her friend but she couldn't help it, she was starting to see just how much things were changing.
"Can we put it up in the new play room" Rose asked as she moved her new picture to her ever-growing pile.
"We sure can"
"Hey guys" Finn greeted, he walked into the office and smiled at his family. He took the other seat next to Rose and starting looking through her pile of pictures.
"Hey daddy" Rose beamed, she leaned up and kissed her father's cheek then went back to her picture.
"You need to stay late again" Finn wondered looking over at Rachel.
"Nope, Tina the genius has it all figured out" Rachel replied happily. She explained to Finn Tina's idea for the new Broadway Star Nursery, just like her he had loved the idea.
"She really is amazing" Finn stated shaking his head in disbelief.
"So, what do we have here" Finn asked Rose, he put his arm on the back of Rose's chair and looked through the pictures, arts and crafts that littered the table.
"We are making pictures to go in the new room, wanna help" Rose asked.
"I definitely do" Finn replied. Rose handed each of her parents a piece of paper and a crayon.
"This is so much fun" Rose cheered after a few minutes of silent colouring.
Finn looked over at Rachel with a smile "Not such sucky parents"