After Deployment

Epilogue

"Ladies and gentlemen for the first time in Lima, Ohio, I present Mr. and Mrs. Noah Puckerman!"

Quinn adjusted Hudson on her hip and squeezed Puck's hand as they walked out of the Fabray house and into the backyard with Max behind them.

"For those of you who maybe don't know, Quinn and Puck got married in, like, October?" Jake explained. "I got a text during class to show up to the courthouse if I wasn't busy, and my first thought was Puck got arrested. Again."

Everyone laughed and Puck smirked at Quinn, who rolled her eyes.

"Anyway, I was honored to be there on that day and I'm honored to be here today, too." Jake said. "Quinn's always been a nice addition to our family, and I'm glad my brother finally made it official. To Quinn and Puck!"

"Cheers!"

"We can do more speeches and toasts later." Quinn told everyone. "But first, Noah and I would like to exchange the vows we wrote."

"Actually, before we do that..." Puck trailed off as music started playing. He looked at Quinn. "A wedding isn't a wedding without a first dance."

"You hate dancing." Quinn noted.

"I did." Puck nodded. "But I've been taking lessons from Jake so we could do this today."

Quinn smiled. "I love you."

"Will you dance with me?" Puck asked.

"Of course I will." Quinn nodded. "Let me pass the baby off to Jake."

Quinn turned around and smiled at Jake. He cradled his nephew and walked away, leaving Quinn and Puck.

Quinn put her arms around Puck and smiled.

Puck put his hands on Quinn's waist and they started slow-dancing.

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"Noah." Quinn began her vows. "When we first met, I wasn't your biggest fan. If we're being honest, I really didn't even like you."

Puck smiled.

"But then I got to know you." Quinn stated. "You showed me that there was a soft, romantic side beneath that mohawk, leather jacket, and nipple ring. And no matter what, you've always been there for me."

"Always will be." Puck told Quinn.

Quinn looked at Puck and continued. "We've been through so much together, and this past year alone was insane, but there's no one else I'd rather have by my side for any of it. I am so lucky that I get to have you for the rest of our lives."

"Aww." Brittany muttered as Quinn started tearing up.

"You were the first person to make me feel safe and loved, and you've never stopped doing that. I love you so much, Noah." Quinn finished, wiping her eyes and grinning as everyone started cheering and clapping.

"Quinn." Puck started. "You are the love of my life."

"Noah." Quinn laughed lightly as the tears returned.

"You gave me the greatest gift of all six months ago when you brought Hudson into the world." Puck noted. "I didn't even know it was possible, but somehow, I fall more and more in love with you every single day."

Quinn smiled.

"You made me into a man and you made me a father." Puck continued. "You take care of me and you make me a better person. I say this all the time, but I really am the luckiest guy in the world that I get to spend my life loving you and being with you. I get to wake up next to you every day and I get to call you my better half forever."

"You're my better half." Quinn said softly.

"No one has supported me the way you have, and we've really been through it all." Puck noted as he took Quinn's hands. "I'm so grateful to call you my wife and I can't wait to see what other adventures we get to experience together. I love you, Quinn."

"I love you." Quinn smiled.

"Come here." Puck said as he cupped Quinn's cheek and kissed her.