On My Way Redux
by
hollytiger
Summary: So this is my first Glee fic. Finchel gets married. Basically this is if Quinn hadn't gotten in her accident. Also, both sets of parents have been fully supportive of the pending nuptials for real and not lying like they did in the original. I'm surprised no one rewrote "On My Way" or "Goodbye". I honestly hated both episodes and how they toyed with my emotions.
Disclaimer: Obviously, the recent events make me wish I could reverse time so that Cory would still be gracing our presence and marrying the beautiful Lea Michele Safarti and making beautiful Monchele babies. RIP Cory, we miss you everyday and Finchel/Monchele will always be endgame. Love you Lea!
Chapter 1 Going to the Chapel Faithfully
"Hey," said Quinn, catching Rachel in the senior hallway.
"Hey Quinn," smiled Rachel.
"I know I haven't been supportive of you and Finn, but...when you were singing on stage, were you singing to Finn and only Finn?"
"Yeah," said Rachel. "I love him so much."
"I know, and I see how much the two of you love each other so much, and how truly happy you are, so with that said, is it too late to say I still want to be your Maid of Honor?" asked Quinn. A squeal came from Rachel and Rachel engulfed Quinn in a bear hug.
"Yes, yes, I still want you to be my Maid of Honor!" said Rachel. "Come on, let's go! All us girls are going to get ready at my house and then we are taking a limo to City Hall."
Quinn smiled and Rachel took her best friend's hand in hers and they ran out to join the girls.
Kurt had stopped by to see Dave Karofsky in the hospital before heading over to the Hudson-Hummel house to join up with the guys. He gave an update to the guys as they were getting dressed in their tuxedos. Finn came up to his step-brother and clapped him on the back.
"Thanks again for everything little bro," said Finn. "You have no idea how much this means to me and Rachel."
"You saw me when it came to planning Mom and Dad's wedding," said Kurt. "This I managed to pull off in just two days." At that moment, Burt popped his head in.
"Hey guys, we need to get going," said Burt. "The limo is here."
"You ready to do this, Mav?" asked Puck, holding out his fist.
"Yeah Goose, I'm getting married," grinned Finn as they bumped fists. "Thanks for being my best man."
Puck pulled Finn into a guy hug and the rest of the guys joined in as they headed down to the waiting limo. Carole was over at the Berry's house helping Rachel and the girls. As the guys climbed in the limo, Burt handed each of the guys a glass as he popped a bottle of sparkling cider.
"I propose a toast," started Burt as he filled the guys' glasses, "to Finn, may your last few minutes as a single man be as less stressful as mine."
"To Finn!" cried the guys.
"To me!" said Finn. "You guys are the best, thanks for everything. I'm really glad you are all here with me and Rachel today."
At the Berry residence, the girls were all glammed up as Carole was helping Rachel into her dress and putting on the final touches to her hair and makeup. Carole helped Rachel out of her bathroom and the girls oohed and ahhed at the sight of the bride. Carole had surprised Rachel and bought her a designer Vera Wang gown. She looked like a celebrity bride.
"Wow, Rachel, you, look, amazing," said Quinn. "Finn isn't going to know what hit him."
"Wait, someone has to hit Finn at the wedding?" asked Brittney. The girls rolled their eyes.
"Just stop now, Britt," quipped Santana. "Alright ladies, let's get this wedding started!"
The girls gathered their things and headed down to the waiting limo. The Berrys were waiting and they took in the sight of their little girl.
"Dad, Daddy, what do you think?" asked Rachel, modeling off her dress.
"You look simply stunning," said Hiram, kissing her cheek.
"Amazing," said LeRoy, also kissing her cheek as everyone piled into the limo.
Little did Finn and Rachel know that their families and friends had all pulled a last minute surprise waiting for both of them.
The boys' limo was getting closer to the location of the wedding. Finn was a bit confused.
"Wait, this isn't the way to City Hall, we are heading towards the park..." started Finn. As the limo pulled into the local park, Finn's jaw dropped. An outdoor wedding! He and Rachel were going to have the outdoor wedding they had been planning! The fancy chairs they had discussed in the choir room were set out for the guests, and pink and white roses were everywhere. A canopy towered over where he and Rachel would stand and say their vows.
"Burt, Kurt, guys, what's going-"
"I pulled a few last-minute strings a couple days ago when you told us that you guys were going to get married after Regionals instead," grinned Burt as the limo came to a stop and the guys clambered out. "Being a congressman has its advantages. Your mom, the Berrys and I also called everyone that we could think of and invited them to the wedding. The reception's at Breadstix like you two wanted. Oh, here, you will need this at the end of the ceremony to stomp on if I'm right." Burt pulled a box out from under his seat and handed it to Finn. Finn opened it and found a glass mug with "I 3 NY" on it. All Finn could do was shed a few tears and hug the man he was proud to call his dad.
Meanwhile, it was dawning on Rachel as the limo drove through Lima that they were heading in the opposite direction of City Hall.
"You guys, we're going the wrong way!" cried Rachel.
"No we're not Diva," said Mercedes. "Look." Mercedes pointed out the window and as Rachel peered out, she gasped.
"What the, you guys! Oh my god I'm getting my dream wedding?!" squealed Rachel as she hugged her dads and Carole.
"Burt is the one to thank, he pulled some last-minute strings, with being the congressman and all," said Carole. "The reception is at Breadstix, just like you guys wanted." Tears were streaming down Rachel's face, and Santana made a mental note that she was glad that she put waterproof mascara on the bride. Quinn handed Rachel a blue hankerchief.
"I almost forgot, your something old, something borrowed, something blue," grinned Quinn. "The dress and the undergarments are new obviously." The girls wolf-whistled as Rachel blushed and then dabbed her eyes as she hugged Quinn.
"Thank you," whispered Rachel. "Come on, group hug!" The girls hugged each other in the limo. Carole got out and saw the boys were situating themselves in their positions. The guests were taking their seats quickly when they saw the bride and her bridesmaids had arrived. The bridesmaids coupled up for the most part with their significant others, sans Brittney and Santana who had paired up with Artie, Blaine, and Kurt since there was an odd number of Glee club members. Puck took Quinn's arm and smiled at her.
"You look breathtaking," whispered Puck into Quinn's ear. "I'm glad you changed your mind."
"Me too," replied Quinn, smiling at Puck. "We owe them so much. I've been stupid and selfish lately."
The chords to Canon in D began and the bridal party started down the aisle. LeRoy sat on the bride's side, while Burt and Carole took their seats in front on the Hudson-Hummel side. Mr. Shue and Ms. Pillsbury sat with them, while the other members of the staff, including Coach Sylvester, were scattered through the guests. Rory and Sugar started, followed by Mercedes and Sam. Tina and Mike were next, while Brittney rolled Artie down the aisle, and Santana walked down with Kurt and Blane. Puck and Quinn then proceeded down the aisle together. As they reached the canopy, Rachel came into view. The guests oohed and ahhed at the sight of the bride as they stood and Finn's breath deeply hitched in his throat.
"Wow," said Finn. Puck clapped a hand to Finn's shoulder as the music to "Faithfully" began and Rachel and Hiram walked down the aisle. Finn began to sing, and the guests smiled that Rachel and Finn were singing the song that was truly their song. At that point, everyone attending knew that the bride and groom's eyes were on each other.
Finn: Highway run into the midnight sun And bein' a part ain't easy on this love affair
Wheels go round and round, you're on my mind
Rachel: Restless hearts sleep alone tonight
Sending all my love along the wireBoth: They say that the road ain't no place to start a family
Right down the line it's been you and me
And loving a music man ain't always what it's supposed to be
Rachel: Oh boy, you stand by me
Both: I'm forever yours...faithfullyRachel: Circus life, under the big top world
Both: We all need the clowns to make us smile
Rachel: Oh, through space and time
Finn: Through space and time
Both: Always another show
Wonderin' where I am, lost without you
Two strangers learn to fall in love again
I get the joy of rediscovering you
Both: I'm forever yours...faithfully
Those that had been at Regionals earlier that day were now getting an encore from the New Directions as the remaining members joined in to applause.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh...
Finn: Faithfully (Oh oh oh oh)
Rachel: Faithfully (Oh oh oh oh oh)
I'm still yours (Oh oh oh oh oh oh...)Both: Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh...
Rachel: I'm still yours
Both: Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh...
(Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh)
I'm still yours (Oh oh oh oh oh oh...)
Faithfully
Rachel and Finn ended the last note as Rachel reached the canopy. The guests cheered and applauded and Rachel had a huge smile on her face.
TBC