Chapter 13: Over the Rainbow

A/N: Sorry for such the long break, but it's summer time, and I'm quite busy! Well, this is it. The final chapter of the story. So I want to thank all the readers and reviewers of this story- thanks so much everyone. :) But what do y'all think about a sequel? I may have a few ideas… Anyways, without further ado, I hope you enjoy the final chapter of Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

Quinn dug into her pocket and pulled out her vibrating phone. "Hello?" she answered.

"Hey, Quinn. It's me, Shelby. Can you watch Beth for the week? Something suddenly came up, and I think she should spend some time with you."

Quinn grinned widely on the other end. "I'd be delighted," she said.

Beth arrived at Quinn's house that weekend, and placed her bag down on the floor. "So, uh, what are we going to do this week? Any plans?"

"Well I was thinking we could invite Puck over for a day or two, maybe go shopping and have a little girl time?"

Beth smiled. "Sounds good…but can we go on a trip instead? Like maybe to somewhere exotic such as the Bahamas?" she hinted.

Quinn laughed. "I don't think I can promise that, and since Puck's away…but what about a road trip?"

"A road trip? Do you think I actually want to be stuck in a car driving around Ohio?"

"Oh, we're not going around Ohio."

Beth raised an eyebrow.

"We're going on a tour of the National Parks!" Quinn said excitedly.

Beth frowned. "Um, sure… That sounds like fun…"

"I promise that you'll enjoy it," Quinn replied despite Beth's previous comment.

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

"Here we are!" Quinn announced as she pulled the car to the side of the road. "This," she paused dramatically, "is Shenandoah."

Beth exited the car, and looked out in front of her. Suddenly, her mouth dropped open. "Oh my gosh. This is amazing."

Beth stared out at the mountains before her. The robin's egg blue sky neatly fell upon the peaks and valleys of the giant landforms as trees sprouted in every place imaginable. Sun streaked the mountains, causing them to shine brighter than the stars at night. A flock of birds flew in a perfect V-shape, cawing softly over the peaks. For a while Quinn and Beth stood there, silently, taking in nothing but the natural beauty of the mountains.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" a masculine voice said from behind them.

The two blondes pivoted. "Puck!" They ran to him and engulfed him in a gigantic hug.

As they let go, Quinn said, "You know, I think this is the third time I've heard you say the word beautiful."

Puck smirked playfully. "Third time, eh?"

"You told me I was beautiful on our wedding day, and the last day of senior year after graduation." Quinn smiled.

"You are beautiful as these mountains," he said leaning in to kiss Quinn.

Beth cleared her throat. "I'm still present, you know."

The adults pulled back and laughed.

Suddenly, Beth pointed to something. "Hey look! A rainbow!"

They all turned to stare at the bright array of colors in the sky.

Suddenly, Puck whipped out his guitar, and began to play a few notes.

And in the midst of the Shenandoah Valley, and amongst the Blue Ridge mountains, the three of them began to sing.

Somewhere over the rainbow,

Way up high.

There's a land that I've heard of,

Once in a lullaby.

Thoughts of love and care ran through each one of their minds, as they smiled at each other, beginning to sing again. Finally, they reached the last verse.

Somewhere over the rainbow,

Skies are blue.

And the dreams that you dare to dream

Really do come true.

It was true- dreams had come true for every single one of them. And many more were on their way.

~The End~