Disclaimer: For the last time and although I think you may have worked this out by now, I don't own Glee or Definitely, Maybe. All rights go to RIB and Universal. Charlie's still mine.
A/N: Right this is it. The epilogue so for the last time enjoy the story.
Chapter 14: Finchel Wedding 2.0
1 year later….
This was it. My 2nd wedding day- hopefully it doesn't turn out as badly as my last one did. Charlie bounces into the room in her red bridesmaid's dress. "Ready, Dad?" Charlie asks. "Are you kidding? I've been waiting 17 years for this day" I say smiling. "You deserve it Dad" she says. "Thanks munchkin, now run back to your mom ok" I say. Charlie nods and leaves the room. I look in the mirror one last time, straighten my tie and then Puck knocks on the door. "You ready man?" he asks. I nod and we leave.
It seems like forever that I am standing, waiting under the chuppah but then Charlie appears and after her Rachel. She looks beautiful in her white lace layered dress with the red bow that matches Charlie's dress. And this time I have no feeling of dread. This time I just feel like I'm about to marry the love of my life. It's a beautiful sunny day and we're in Central Park getting married. For once in my life I feel like nothing is going to go wrong.
Rachel arrives at the altar and I reach over and take her hand. Then the minister begins to speak "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to share the love of Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson. These two have been 17 years in the making so it just goes to show true love really does have no time limit (Our friends laugh at this particular part of the ceremony). Before we begin may I ask if there are any objections to this union could the person speak now or forever hold their peace". I take a deep breath at this part but luckily there is complete silence. The minister continues. "Okay well Rachel and Finn have decided to share songs that express their feelings instead of using their own written vows so ladies first. Rachel your turn" the minister says and Rachel begins to sing.
Rachel:
I'm scared today, more than I told you I was yesterday
Give me a moment to catch my breath
And hold me every second left
Proud of me, that's the only way I want you to be
Look at me and love what you see
I won't make it alone, I need something to hold
Kiss me on my shoulder, and tell me it's not over
I promise to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older to be brave, smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Don't count the miles, count the "I love you's"
We made it out, and all the other people are asking how
This doesn't even sound like truth to grow from a bruise
But one day we will realize how hard it was, how hard we tried
And how our hearts made it out alive
Kiss me on my shoulder, and tell me it's not over
I promise to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older to be brave, smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Don't count the miles, count the "I love you's"
And these are words I wished you said
But that's not how it went
Cause you gave up on us in the end
I won't make it alone, I need something to hold
Kiss me on my shoulder, and tell me it's not over
I promise to always come home to you
Remind me that I'm older to be brave, smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Kiss me on my shoulder, and tell me it's not over
I promise to come home to you
Remind me that I'm older to be brave, smart, sweet and bolder
And don't give up on what we're trying to do
Don't count the miles, count the "I love you's"
Rachel finishes singing and looks over at me. "I guess the song says it all. I may not have been there for the past 11 years but I promise to always come home to you Finn. I chose that song because of the last line in the chorus. "Don't count the miles, count the I love you's". To me that line means no matter how far you have to come to get there it's the amount you love the other person that matters most. And I love you Finn" she says. The minister speaks again "Do you Rachel Barbra Berry take Finn Christopher Hudson to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do" she says- the two words I have been dying to hear ever since she left me at the altar 17 years ago.
"And now it's your turn Finn". I look straight into Rachel's eyes and sing my song.
Finn:
Hmmmm….. Hmmmm…. Hmmmm…. Hmmmm…
When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night skies
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find
Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No I won't give up
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay, and make the difference that I can make
Our difference they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got, yeah we got a lot at stake
And in the end you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I got, and what I'm not
And who I am
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
I'm still looking up
I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (We're alive, we're loved)
God knows we're worth it (And we're worth it)
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
"Okay I chose this song because I thought it showed our relationship well. I never want to give up on us and although the last few years have been tough I'm glad we've made it. And I'm never gonna give up. I love you Rachel" I say.
The minister speaks again "Do you Finn Christopher Hudson take Rachel Barbra Berry to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
"I do" I say smiling. Only a few more minutes to go and Rach and I will be officially married. "Rings please" the minister says. Puck passes him the rings. Mine is a thick silver band and Rachel's is a twisted, silver ring. Both have the same engraving, "Forever Yours, Faithfully. Love Finn" and mine is "Forever yours, Faithfully. Love Rachel". We both smile at the inscriptions and slide the rings onto each other's fingers.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride" the minister says. Finally! I lean over and kiss Rachel. We smash our glass together and that's it. At last Rachel Berry (well Hudson now) is my wife.
It's time for our first dance as husband and wife and we hear Charlie's voice come from the dancefloor. "Now will everyone please stand and welcome my mom and dad Mr and Mrs Finn Hudson". All our friends cheer and we walk out onto the floor and Charlie is standing by the mike. "Well as a thanks to my mom and dad for finally getting back together I figured the least I could do for them was sing for their first dance so here it is. The Hudson's first dance as a married couple" she says and begins to sing.
Charlie:
Heart beats fast
Colours and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
One step closer
One step closer
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
"Congratulations Mom and Dad. I love you guys". Everyone cheers again and we settle down to eat.
A while later after the meal and all the speeches were over Charlie got up on stage again. "Well before my lovely parents leave for their honeymoon and abandon me with Uncle Kurt and Uncle Blaine they have one final song for you. A high school favourite of theirs" Charlie says.
Finn:
Don't go breaking my heart.
Rachel:
I couldn't if I tried
Finn:
Oh, honey if I get restless
Rachel:
Baby you're not that kind.
Finn:
Don't go breaking my heart
Rachel:
You take the weight off of me
Finn:
Oh, Honey when you knock on my door
Rachel:
Ooh I gave you my key
Both:
Ooh Ohh
Nobody knows it.
Finn:
When I was down
Rachel:
I was your clown
Both:
Ooh ooh
Nobody knows it.
Finn:
Right from the start
Rachel:
I gave you my heart.
Ohhhhhhh oh
I gave you my heart
Finn:
So don't go breaking my heart
Rachel:
I won't go breaking your heart
Both:
Don't go breaking my heart
Finn:
And nobody told us
Rachel:
'Cause nobody showed us
Finn:
And now it's up to us babe
Rachel:
Ooh,I think we can make it
Finn:
So don't misunderstand me
Rachel:
You put the light in my life
Finn:
You put the sparks to the flame
Rachel:
I've got your heart in my sights
Both:
Ohh Ohh
Nobody knows it
Finn:
But, when I was down
Rachel:
I was your clown.
Both:
Ohh Ohh
Nobody knows it,
Finn:
Right from the start
Rachel:
I gave you my heart.
Both
Ohhhhh oh
Rachel:
I gave you my heart
Finn:
Don't go breaking my heart
Rachel:
I won't go breaking your heart
Both:
Don't go breaking my heart
Oooh Ohh
Rachel:
I gave you my heart
Finn:
Don't go breaking my heart
Rachel (Finn):
I won't go breaking your heart (don't go breaking my, don't go breaking my)
Finn (Rachel):
Don't go breaking my heart (don't go breaking my, don't go breaking my)
Rachel:
I won't go breaking your heart
Finn (Rachel):
Don't go breaking my heart (don't go breaking my, don't go breaking my)
Rachel (Finn):
I won't go breaking your heart (don't go breaking my, don't go breaking my)
Both:
Oooh Ooooh
Yeah
We finished singing the song and I took Rachel's hand and we ran off the stage towards the car that would take us to the airport. Charlie stood with Quinn and Puck and waved us off. "Have fun" she yells as our car pulls away. And we're going to I can just tell. "Ready for this Mr Hudson?" Rachel says to me her lips caressing mine. "You bet Mrs Hudson" I say and kiss her back.
A/N: Well that's it. The songs used in this chapter were Miles- Christina Perri, I Won't Give Up- Jason Mraz, A Thousand Years- Christina Perri and Don't Go Breaking My Heart- Glee Cast Version. All rights go to owners. I hope you've enjoyed reading this story as much as I've enjoyed writing it and thank you to everyone who has reviewed.