One and a half years later...

"She's the star of the smash TV-Musical series, Making It, and he's a two-time Academy Award nominee. Together they make one of Hollywood's most adorable couples. Please welcome our next to presenters, Rachel Berry and Jesse St. James."

Jesse grabbed Rachel's hand and led her to the microphone from their previous position behind the curtain.

Rachel glanced up at the teleprompter and began to read, telling herself not to sound scripted.

"Let me just start by saying that it is an absolute honor to be at the Tonys tonight to present the award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. The Tonys actually hold a lot of fun memories for me."

Jesse stepped in to say his part.

"You mean for us right?" he asked, feigning hurt.

"Us?" Rachel asked, faux confusion shining through flawlessly.

"Yeah, you know," Jesse explained, glancing down at his shoes as if he was embarrassed. "If you think about it, the Tonys were kind of our first date."

"Aw," Rachel smiled along with the audience. "That's so sweet!"

Jesse smiled brightly at her, causing another round of laughs to cross through the crowd.

Rachel continued, "I was actually referring to meeting Kristen Chenowith and Sean Hayes, but the first date thing is great too!"

"Right," Jesse nodded sheepishly. "Well, I'll just take this awkward moment to say how grateful I am, also, to be here to honor the work that these magnificent ladies have done this year in their art. The nominees for Best Leading Actress in a Musical are..."

"I'm exhausted," Rachel yawned as Jesse practically carried her through the threshold of the hotel suite they had rented out for their weekend in New York.

The two of them collapsed onto the couch with Rachel's feet resting in Jesse's lap. He took the liberty of removing the ridiculously high heels that were constraining her feet. He threw both of them to the floor with a roll of his eyes.

"I still don't quit understand why you wear those things if they're so uncomfortable."

"Don't mock my Louboutins. Besides, you bought them for me, and be more carful with them. They're signed by Christian himself on the bottom. And, don't you think you're being a bit hypocritical considering you had those made for me for my birthday?"

"How could I not?" Jesse countered. He began rubbing lightly on her feet. "You dropped hints for almost two months ever since Blake Lively told you about her pair at the birthday party for some guy who I can't even remember right now."

Jesse reached over to the coffee table and grabbed the remote. He flipped the TV on, only slightly surprised at what shown back at him.

"Hey! Look, you're show's on!"

Sure enough, there was Rachel – or rather Samantha "Sami" Logan – sitting on her bed pouring her heart out to Sam Evans – rather, Rick Bradford.

"Ew," Rachel groaned. "I look nasty."

Jesse appraised the genuine tears falling down TV Rachel's face and the way her hair was jostled every which way.

"You don't look nasty," he said with a roll of his eyes. "And, even if you did, it would be because you were supposed to."

"I don't care. Change it."

"No," Jesse protested. "I haven't seen this one!"

Jesse continued to watch the program much to Rachel's chagrin. He was about to ask why she was so intent on him switching channels when he suddenly knew exactly what she was so worried about.

"Rachel," Jesse laughed. "Really, it's no big deal."

"Are you sure?" Rachel asked. She moved into a sitting position, her head resting on his shoulder as she looked up at him questioningly.

"Yes," Jesse assured. "You don't need to worry so much about me seeing you kiss another guy on your show. It's just acting, Rach. I've been in the business long enough to know."

"So it doesn't bother you at all?"

"Not in the least," Jesse shrugged.

"That makes me feel so much better," Rachel sighed in relief.

"How long have you been worrying about this?" Jesse asked. He pulled her onto his lap.

"Long enough," Rachel replied vaguely. She stiffled a yawn. "I'm going to get changed. Like I said before, I'm exhausted."

"Okay," Jesse smiled. He leaned in for a quick kiss as she stood from his lap. "Don't take to long though, I might get lonely."

Once she was back in the bedroom, Jesse turned his gaze back to the TV where Rachel and Sam – Sami and Rick – were making out again.

He glanced behind him to make sure Rachel hadn't returned, and then grabbed the remote to change the channel as quickly as he could.

He really hated Sam Evans.

I know that it's super-mega short, but it's also the last chaptery-epilogue for the story!

Honestly, it's really just here to serve as a pathway into the sequel that I'm super excited about and have a whole lot of ideas for!

P to the S... The sequel will be titled Making Headlines and will most likely be posted within the next four to five days! (Or sooner!)