Epilogue:

"Finn!" Kurt yelled coming out from his bedroom holding a shirt of his "I told you that if you aren't sure whether or not the clothes go together in the washer to ask someone. You've ruined my perfect light blue shirt which now has bleach stains in it!"

Finn looked up from the game on the TV in which he was enjoying and simply shrugged at him.

"You are so annoying, I can't wait for you to finally move out of here!" Kurt pointed his eyes angrily at Finn and stalked out of the living room.

"Four more months!" Finn yelled after him before digging his hand into the popcorn bowl

"You two should really be more nice to one another, soon we're going to be living on our own and you're going to miss your brother." Sitting on the floor folding the clothes Finn had brought up from the laundry room in the basement of the apartment complex. We had decided to let Finn be in charge of the laundry since it would be a little sketchy sometimes, with Finn being the stronger man of the house we decided on him doing laundry. Over the past five and a half years Finn had made mistakes but had learned from them with the occasional mishap that would show up.

"Yeah sure, mom." Looking over at me, he gave me a teasing wink. Throwing one of his shirts at him, I gave him a much sarcastic one back. Folding the rest of the clothes, I threw them into the basket neatly and standing up with it resting on my hip.

"I'm going to pack, are you going to do so or am I going to have to do it for you?"

"I'll be in during half time." Cradling a beer in his hand, his eyes didn't leave the TV. Some things just never change, he liked to call it research I liked to call it an obsession. Socks shuffling against the wooden floor I make our way into our room a room that has grown to small for us. Having been here for almost six years our space grows and all the things we bought seem to suffocate us. Which is why Finn and I had decided to move out onto our own in just a few months. We had found the perfect place near Central Park with our salaries coming in from his personal training and my own role on the Broadway show, Chicago as Velma Kelly. We were doing quite well for ourselves.

"They are calling for snow in Ohio." Blaine popped in resting his body along the door frame "The night we fly in is when they are expecting it"

"Thank you Blaine." Tugging out my suitcase

"Need some help with that?"

"No" Tugging on it once more until it budged from under the bed "I will be so glad when I will have somewhere other then a bed to store things under and in."

Putting the opened bag onto the bed I start to put in some of the newly folded clothes in there.

"Are you excited to finally go back home, I mean for you it has been a few months hasn't it?" I asked Blaine going to the closet

"Yeah my mom and dad are excited to see me I guess." Blaine shrugged, his dad and him still not as close as they once were before they found out about Kurt seven years ago. They've become accepting, just not that understanding which is a shame because Blaine thinks so highly of his father. "Well I just wanted to come in and tell you that, I should probably go back and make sure everything that I put in my bags are still in there. You know how Kurt likes to go through the stuff, taking things out."

Giggling, knowing exactly what he's talking about I shoo him away to protect his bag. Hearing Noah's voice over the chat on the computer and their complaining on the game, I knew Finn wasn't going to be in the mood to pack. Pulling out his suitcase I just decided to pack for him. I'd leave him alone for the night and let him enjoy his game.

Wrapping my curling iron and collecting the last of some of the toiletries that we would need I zipped up the bags and threw them onto the floor. Changing into some warmer pajama's I turned off the light and closed the door. Making the TV a background noise I curled up into the nice comfy bedspread, closing my eyes to go to sleep.

"Dude, I know that game was bull!" Finns voice was coming from right outside the door until it opened "Hey, I've got to go but I'll see you later this week when we come up."

"Alright, later" Noah's voice came through and just as soon as it did, it was over. The noise of the door closing and Finn getting ready for bed was enough to keep me awake. I didn't think he'd ever get comfortable with all this moving he's doing under the blankets.

"FINN!" I yelled flopping onto my other side, his eyes wide in surprise. "Stop moving around!"

"I thought you were asleep."

"How could I fall asleep with all that racket and moving you were doing."

"Sorry babe." Pulling me into his chest, not saying anything back he knew that I really wasn't in the mood and I just wanted to go to sleep. Sleep was an amazing idea right now.

Having had eight beautiful hours of sleep I was fully rested for the eventful day that was to take place today.

"Flight forty-seven is now boarding" So excited about our trip to Ohio to see our parents I had made sure that I had everything packed and ready about five times this morning and on our way to the airport. Having taken two weeks off for the holiday season, we were spending about half that time home in Lima with our family. Boarding the plane I was super excited. Being away from the small time for a certain amount of months, you appreciate the times when you finally do get to go home. Though New York will always be my true home for my career, my home away from home was with my family in Ohio.

The entire flight the boys slept leaving Kurt and I to our almost instant planning for what we were going to do once we got there. Finn and I knew we wanted to visit with some of our friends and just reunite with the family, let it be a family trip. We hadn't seen his grandparents and be both know they won't be around for a while so we knew we needed to cherish the moments we still have left. I'm sure with Carol's annual Christmas party, there would be plenty of time for that.

Having woken up as we landed, we stepped out of the plane. I rushed out and into the welcoming area where I saw Carole, Burt and Kailey waiting for them.

"Rachel!" The eight year old ran jumping into Rachel's arms almost knocking her down.

"Kailey" Finn glared at his sister prying her from Rachel who just smacked Finn's arm lightly

"She's fine Finn, Kailey's missed me." Rachel bundled the little girl into her arms, Kailey sticking her tongue out at her brother as she hugged her back.

"Hey, mom!" Finn glared at his sister while walking over to his mom, giving her and than Burt a hug. "Hey Burt"

'I can't begin to explain how excited I am that you four are here for the holidays this year." Carole stepped up on her toes to give Finn and kiss and going down the line until she was finished and stared at the bunch. "Look how good you all look!"

"You look good too Carole!" I looped my arm through my mother in laws arm, directing ourselves away from the men as they grabbed the luggage, Kailey following behind.

"Me?" Carole exclaimed looking at me "You're like glowing, have you changed your face wash or something?"

"No" Blushing "I'm just in such a happy place right now, I'm so excited to spend the holidays with everyone."

"We're going to have a fantastic time." Carole promised, patting my arm as we directed the men to her van. Piling the luggage into the large vehicle we got in, Kailey insisting that I sit next to her. I can already tell that this was going to be a precious holiday season.

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Having told Carole that we would be staying the vacation at their house, I had also promised my fathers that I would visit with them. Although I would like to say that our relationship has changed, it really hasn't. I talk to them about once a week but nothing is the same as it once was before. Though as I thought about it, our relationship wasn't that good before we moved to Lima my senior year. I think I just noticed it more because I wasn't so distracted with my music and performing. I love my dad's very much but I just was as ever close as much as I would have liked to have been.

Catching up on some old things, the visit was short but I promised to visit them back soon with Finn. Leaving the house with my spirits a little down, I took a stroll through the neighborhood. Of course Blaine was correct when he said that there was going to be snow fall. There wasn't much but it was enough to make the scenery around my, beautiful.

Walking back to the Hummel's house I laughed and had sudden Deja vu at the sight of Kurt fussing about the decorations for the party this evening. Taking my jacket and boots off, leaving on my sweatshirt, I walk the house until I find Carole and Finn in the kitchen talking softly.

"Please stop" Finn rolled his eyes as his mom wrapped her arms around his waist "Just don't tell her that you know."

"Tell who what?" I asked making my presence known.

Finn went wide eyed, his usual guilty look but as Carole looked up there were tears in her eyes.

"What happened? Did something happen? Why are you crying?" Going over to console her, Carole dropped her spatula while collecting me into her arms holding me against her body. Looking at Finn for some sort of explanation of her behavior, he gave me that sheepish grin of his that told me that he was defiantly guilty. That's when it hit me.

"You told her!" I gasped

"I didn't mean to" Finn defended "She asked me and you know I can't lie!"

"Finn" Whining to him, really upset that he blew the surprise "You weren't supposed to tell anymore."

"I didn't even say anything!"

"He didn't!" Carole sniffed, rubbing her eyes when she looked at me and stood back. "So it's true than, I was right?"

Taking a deep sigh "It was supposed to be a surprise until tonight when Finn and I were going to announce it."

"I KNEW IT!" Carole jumped pulling me into another hug "I'm am so happy for you two!"

"Thank you" Letting me go she went over and pulled Finn into one of her massive hugs, smothering him. It was a wonderful sight though and even if my plan didn't work for her it would still work on the others.

"What's going on in here?" Kurt asked, Kailey following behind with tape on her arms from where she was helping her other brother.

"Rachel's pregnant!" Carole blurted out covering her mouth before screaming from excitement into them.

"You're having a baby?" Kailey yelled in excitement, her brown eyes glimmering with hope.

"Thanks mom" Finn groaned but it could be worse. It was actually really perfect timing and that way we could have this time before the party. Kailey jumped up and down in excitement while Kurt just shrugged.

"Wait" Carole looked at Finn and I while pointing at Kurt "You knew didn't you?"

"Who you think suggested that she was pregnant?" Kurt rolled his eyes "I was over her apartment when she was puking her brains out, she said she had been doing it for about a week or two. I told her I would be back, I went out got the test and told her not to open the paper bag until Finn got home from work. She called me that night and told me that I was right and not to tell anyone and ruin the surprise... so surprise!"

"How far along are you?" Carole asked me

"Fourteen weeks as of yesterday."

"What!" Carole's mouth dropped "There is no way that you are fourteen weeks."

"Show her babe" Finn smiled, leaning against the counter. Lifting my sweatshirt off, my t-shirt was loose to I lifted that up and turned to the side.

"I mean it's not the biggest thing, but I'm starting to get a bump."

"It's totally there." Finn spoke with such pride in his voice, biting off a piece of cheese his mom was cutting from earlier.

"I am so happy for you two!" Carole hugged me again and then going for Finn. Tugging on my sweatshirt I went over to inspect what she was doing.

"Do you need help with anything?"

"No way" Carole pointed to the car stool in the kitchen "You sit and take it easy."

"No it's okay, I'll help. Finn go ahead and help your sister and Kurt with the decorations I'm sure they could use your height."

"Yeah!" Kailey nodded "You're like a giant, we wouldn't need a ladder."

"You're too funny" Finn chased after her, making her squeal as Kurt followed behind leaving us woman in the kitchen. Joining Carole next to the counter as she went back to cutting the cheese, I consumed a piece. She kept glancing over giving me smiles and I could tell she was really happy for us, because I was really happy.

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"Your positive that this dress doesn't look too bad on me?" I asked looking through Finn's old vanity mirror that was still in his room after all these years. Turning from left to right, I smoothed the red material as best I could. The bump was noticeable but still looked like I ate a really big meal or I was pregnant.

Fixing his tie over and over again, I dropped my hands and went over to help him.

"Thank you" He mumbled than catching me by surprise when he wrapped his arms around me feathering kiss all over my face and neck. "You look beautiful and I love the bump."

"Yeah me too." Giggling as he nuzzled his nose with mine. Meeting my eyes, that look still gets me going after all these years. Patting his shoulders I brush him away "Later...now come on!"

Groaning, I slip on my black pumps and open the door. Waving him on, he takes my hand in his and we walk down to the party. Feeling Deja Vu once again as we walked down into the room in which Kurt and Kailey had decorated it was gorgeous. Finn was at my side as we went up to his grandparents giving them hugs and kisses. Malory, Finn's grandmom patted my cheek giving me another kiss. She was such a sweet woman and his grandpa, Jack.

Mingling with the family friends and family, Finn didn't leave my side the entire night. It was nice to have him by my side, introducing new family friends as his wife. I had even spotted my fathers as I waved and went over to hug them with Finn doing the same. I didn't think that they would have showed up which was a nice and pleasant surprise.

"Ey, yo Berry!" Noah smirked waving as he walked across the room bringing me into a hug than Finn into a hug.

"It's Hudson now." Looking up smiling at Finn with such pride.

"Nah, you'll always be Berry." He winked and than grabbed the woman next to him, hand introducing her "This is Bridget, my fiance."

"Very nice to meet you." I shook her hand

"You as well, I've heard so many stories about you two from Noah here." Finn snickered

"Yes, Noah should have tons of stories to share with you."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah whatever." Noah rolled his eyes and then pointing to behind me "Look who the cat dragged in."

"Shut it" Quinn glared at Noah before catching my stare and running over to me. Letting go of Finn, I wrapped my arms around Quinn's tiny body. "I have missed you so much!"

"Me too, it's been like a month since I've seen you!" Pulling back I look to her side to see Sam carrying little Chase in his hands. "And oh, my gosh look at him!"

Moving past Quinn I scoop the three month old into my hands. He looked so much like Sam that it was uncanny. Putting kisses all over his skin, I cuddled him into my chest. "This has got to be the cutest baby I have ever seen!"

"Yeah well give it a couple months." Quinn winked, running her hands through Chase's light blonde hair coming through.

"True, but right now yours is winning." Swaying back and forth, I rub Chase's back.

"Couple months?" Noah seemed to have caught on "Wait, did you knock Berry up?"

"He didn't knock me up." I glared at Noah "Finn and I are expecting a child because we are married and stable enough to have a kid, he did not knock me up."

"No shit!" Noah slapped Finn on the back "Congrats, man"

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to ease drop..." Finn's aunt interrupted looking between Finn and I "But did I just hear that your expecting?"

"In May" I confirmed

Seeing his Aunt Martha charge at me with great excitement, I handed Quinn her baby back and welcomed the woman with open arms

"Congratulations you two!"

"Thank you" Finn said, him too receiving a hug from his aunt. "But keep it on the down low, we really haven't told anyone yet."

"Of course" She promised us

But that promise didn't seem to be so true, because ever so often we would have people come over congratulating us. Though the attention was amazing and we were so thankful for the support it was sort of ruining our moment we had planned. So we decided, the sooner the better. Plus we didn't want my father's finding out from someone else. Grabbing a glass of water for myself and a glass of wine for Finn, we walked to the DJ booth. Taking the microphone, the music softened giving the crowd my attention.

"Hello!" I spoke waving at friends and family "I would just like to take this time to give the Hummels a round of applause for their amazing party as usual."

Pausing as the clapping went around for Carole, Burt and the rest of everyone else who made this party so fantastic. "But Finn and I have an announcement for which we wanted to share with everyone tonight. We chose tonight because what's a better time than having loved one's surrounding you? We wanted to share that we are expecting in the spring!"

Chatter could be heard as they broke out into talking

"That is all, thank you for coming tonight!" Setting the mic back down, family members came up to congratulate and touching my stomach, some saying that they can tell now that they know. My fathers were standing off to the side, smiling as Finn and I came up to them.

"What a fantastic surprise" My daddy pulled me into a hug as my dad shook hands with Finn, and then switching.

"So you're happy for us?" I asked them, holding onto Finn's hand

"Couldn't be anymore happier for you both."

"Thanks sir" Finn smiled, squeezing my hand

Acceptance was hard to come by some may never find it in all places and others may never find it at all. But if you look hard enough, there will always be someone there with you to help you get it through it all. For, me I've had the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Though I might blame the move to Lima for 'ruining' my so called relationship with my fathers, that move was a blessing. It helped find who I am today and helped me find those great people. The one's who have helped me become who I am.

Santana and Brittany were walking around with Chase as Quinn and Sam watched from the love seat. Noah had a fiance, I would have never pictured that. I married my high school sweetheart and moved to New York with him! Nobody could have told me that when I was sixteen and I would have believed them. I was blessed with all these people and challenges in my life so I can be where I am today which married to the man I love, doing the things I love.

"Hey Rach" Finn called from the sofa, patting the empty space next to him. Joining him, Quinn grabbed my hand as we watched her baby hit Noah on the leg bugging him.

"What do you want you little squirt!" Noah tickled the little boy's sides, lifting him on his lap "Don't you see I'm in the middle of something here!"

Somethings just never change.

It's over? Is it really over? I can't believe it! Wow, what a journey. I would just like to say thank you so much for everyone whose been following this story and reading it. I love you all so much.

Thank you for helping me complete my second finchel multi-chapter fic. I am not thinking about a sequel no, but maybe I will make a separate story with one-shots of their lives from the last chapter until the epilogue and beyond. But I'm not even positive on that. I want to leave it as it is.

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