Rupert Campion stood with his arms crossed over his chest. His eyes narrowed, he seemed lost for words. He almost looked like a statue, until he finally opened his mouth and said, "I dont understand."

"i should have come to you sooner and Im so sorry," Rachels voice shook. She squeezed Blaines hand tightly, letting out a shaky breath. "Im really sorry. I didnt want it to end like this."

"Do you just expect me to find a new Fanny tomorrow and act like i didnt lose the lead in my Broadway show?" his voice grew louder, and Blaine noticed an angry fire burning in his eyes.

"I didnt even have the pregnancy confirmed until after I got the part. We were already in rehearsals, and at the time, I wasnt sure. When i did find out, it took me enough strength to wrap my head around him. I should have prepared you better for this and I really am sorry," Rachels voice cracked. Tears began rolling down her cheeks. "I wanted this role more than anything. Fanny was my dream. No one has more regret about this than me."

"I do. I never should have hired someone like you. Youre fired. Get off my stage," he ordered.

Rachel let out a soft hiccup. "Im sorry," she choked out.

"Get off my stage!" he yelled.

Blaine wrapped his arm around Rachels waist and led her down the stairs, toward the back of the theater. When they left the house and entered the front entry to the building, he stopped her. "Are you okay?"

Bowing her head, Rachel scrunched up her face as more tears began to fall. She buried her face in her hands and Blaine pulled her into a tight hug. "That was the hardest thing Ive ever had to do," she cried into his chest.

"I know," Blaine whispered, rubbing her back gently.

"I c-cant believe its just o-over," she sniffed. "I had been looking forward to Funny Girl for s-so long."

"I know, babe," Blaine muttered. He pulled back, looking into her eyes. "Maybe youll get another chance some day."

"I doubt that," she pouted, staring at the ground. "Rupert will make sure of that. Ill always be known as the girl who got knocked up and ditched the show in the middle of rehearsals."

"Well, when you put it that way," Blaine placed his hand on her stomach. "Listen, we are going to get through this. I know Fanny was your main priority, but we have a new priority now. Youre going to fall in love with this baby, and youll realize its more important than some Broadway show anyway."

"Do you really think so?" she asked, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.

"I hope so," Blaine wiped a tear from her cheek. "Ive had my doubts about being a parent. In fact, neither of us knows what were doing, but well get through it. I promise. Well get through whatever life throws our way, broken dreams or new dreams... Well make it."

"I love you," she whispered.

"I love you too," he hugged her again, holding her close to his body. Blaine knew he had to be there for Rachel, no matter what happened, . But in the back of his mind, he still wondered how long he could keep up with act.

When Blaine entered the coffee shop the next morning, he found Kurt sitting there with a newspaper sitting before him. The expression on his face was unnerving. He knew something, and Blaine had a feeling he knew what that something was.

"Hi," Blaine said awkwardly, sitting down across from him.

"Whats this?" Kurt asked, pointing to the paper.

"News spreads fast, doesnt it?" Blaine muttered, at the picture before him. The photo they used of Rachel to promote Funny Girl sat on the front page with a large X through it. The headline read Funny Girls Not So Funny Moment. 

Upcoming Broadway star, Rachel Berry, walked out of rehearsals yesterday for good. Director Rupert Campion tells us that for personal reasons, The Funny Girl star has been fired from the show. In an attempt to regain composure, Campion is now on a search for a new lead in his musical. Will Funny Girl be able to make the cut upon its debut in a few short months? Or will it flop due to losing its original Fanny?

"Well?" Kurt asked.

Blaine sighed heavily, "She changed her mind,"

Setting the paper down, Kurt folded his hands and asked, "why did she change her mind? I know Rachel Berry, and I know that she would never do that. Whats going on?"

"I told you things were really complicated," Blaine replied.

"I can see that," he said shortly.

What was he supposed to say? Rachel didnt want anyone to know about the baby. He couldnt give it away, no matter how much he was dying to tell someone that wasnt seven years old.

"Look," Blaine said. "Rachels been dealing with a lot more than you realize. The pressure of the show just got to her, and  she was losing focus in rehearsals, so the director fired her. He said she wasnt living up to her potential and he couldnt have that." he hated himself for lying, but what else could he do? She had been fired, and she no longer could live up to her potential as Fanny, not in her condition.

"That doesnt sound like Rachel," Kurt said.

"You can ask her, shell tell you the same thing," Blaine insisted. He knew Rachel wasnt going to admit she was having a baby. She would lie to protect that dignity.

"Maybe i will ask her," Kurt folded up the paper and shoved it in his bag. "But right now, I want to talk to you about something else, and I bet you can guess that as well."

"Um, no?"

"What happened on that building the other day," Kurt concluded. "I wasnt trying to push you away, I just wanted to be clear that we cant escape from things every time we think we should... Kissing you on that fire escape felt really good. And the other day, I went back to the fire escape and I did a lot of thinking. It was where I realized that I cant kiss Dylan behind his back, and Im sorry if that hurts you."

"No, its okay," Blaine replied. He knew Kurt was right.  After being with Rachel to break the news to her director, Blaine realized that he had to make Rachel his main priority. He had to figure out where he was going like Kurt suggested. "Youre absolutely right, and Im sorry i came on to you. Ive just been really lost in my head lately."

"I understand," Kurt nodded. "And Im willing to help you in whatever way I can, as long as we make the deal that we cant kiss anymore. Is that a deal, Blaine?"

"Yeah," Blaine whispered. He would have to bury his feelings for Kurt, until he could work everything out. it was the only way he was going to keep Kurt on his side.

"Good. Ill come by tomorrow after work and see how Rachels doing," he rose from his seat.

Just as he promised, Kurt came by the next evening to check on Rachel. Blaine answered the door and let Kurt in. He moved over to the couch next to Rachel, while Kurt sat in the chair across from her. "Hey," he smiled.

"Hi, Kurt," she said, a cup of tea in her hand. She gave him a small smile, before it faded and she glanced down at the cup in her hands. "Im sure youve already heard the news."

"Im sorry you got fired," he said sympathetically.

"Me too. I guess it just wasnt mean to be, you know?" she said, tears forming in her eyes once again. She had been so emotional the last two days, and Blaine didnt know how to handle it. "He just said it wasnt working out. Apparently he was wrong about my talent and wanted to go a different direction now, before it was too late."

Blaine let out a sigh of relief. It was close enough to his answer that Kurt would have to believe her.

"So what are you going to do now?" Kurt asked.

"What any Broadway artist would do. Ill have to just get back out there and start auditioning again," she shrugged. "I cant dwell on this too much, because I already feel like I have a broken heart." She turned her head toward Blaine and rested it on his shoulder.

"Aw, sweetie, youll find something even better than Fanny. Dont ever give up, because you were born to do this," Kurt leaned forward, gently touching her knee. "That guy doesnt know what he just gave up.

"Thanks, Kurt," she sniffed. "Um I just need a minute, she said, pulling herself off the couch and shutting herself in their bedroom. The moment the door shut, silence filled the room.

Kurt finally stood up and said, "I was wrong about you."

"What?"

"Shes obviously dealing with a lot, and you should be here for her, friend or boyfriend. Its obvious that she needs your support. Maybe your plans dont have to change, at least not yet," he put his coat back on and said, "I care about Rachel, and I want to see her happy. Make sure you take good care of her, okay?"

"Okay," Blaine nodded.

Rachel reappeared from the bedroom, wiping her puffy eyes on her sleeve. She curled up next to Blaine, who didnt know how to respond. He compromised for placing his hand on her knee and giving it a small pat. "Oh, Kurt, before you go, I have something I want to ask you, Kurt."

"Whats that?"

"Well, Blaine and I talked about doing our own Thanksgiving dinner in a couple weeks here. We wanted to stay home this year, but I really want to go see my dads, and I bought us tickets to go next week. I was wondering if you wanted to come with us? Itd be good for you to head home and see Burt and Carole," she reached over, taking Blaines hand.

"Really? Thank you so much," Kurt moved over to the couch and hugged her. "Ive been looking for an excuse to see my dad again. its been so long. I cant wait to tell Dylan."

Biting her lip, Rachel hesitated, "well, I didnt get Dylan a ticket. I only got one, because I figured we could at least bring someone, and if you didnt want to go, Id give it to Mercedes or Sam."

"Oh, well... thats okay. Its not like its actually Thanksgiving, so we can still celebrate with him when the time comes," Kurt smiled. "I could probably use the break from him anyway." He met eyes with Blaine and quickly turned away.

"Exactly, but we can still have like a pre-Thanksgiving with our parents. Itll be great," Rachel said, squeezing Blaines hand. "Im really glad youre coming. Itll be great for the three of us to spend time together."

"Let me just run the idea by Isabelle. Im sure she wont mind giving me a couple days off," Kurt headed for the door after that. When Rachel was out of earshot, he mumbled to Blaine, "At least this will give you a chance to talk to your parents, if you think youre up to it."

"Uh yeah," Blaine nodded. He knew that wasnt going to be the case at all. He had more pressing matters to deal with, and that was already going to surprise them. 

"So were really doing this?" Blaine asked Rachel once Kurt had left.

She shrugged, crossing her arms over her chest, "Theyre gonna have to know eventually. Hell be here sooner or later, and I dont know how much longer I can keep this a secret."

"He?" Blaine asked. They werent supposed to find that out for weeks.

"I just have a feeling its a boy," she smiled. "I could be wrong, but its just a feeling." She grabbed his hands and pulled him closer. "I want our families to be involved as much as they can. I know its earlier than we thought, but my dads are gonna be so happy to be grandparents, and I know your parents will be too. What parent doesnt dream of their children having babies."

"Maybe," Blaine mumbled.

"Words already getting around about Funny Girl, and I want to tell my dads the truth, before too much gossip hits the fan. I promise, everything will work out.," she reassured him.

"I hope so," Blaine said.

The thought of telling his parents about the baby in a few short days was nerve-wracking. Blaine would have to mentally prepare himself for their reaction, because this wasnt going to go well.