No Strings

chapter 16

Corinne smiled, "Hmm, maybe you aren't that bad. But, being a lawyer...I don't trust people easily. So, it's going to take a lot more than a heartfelt speech to get me to like you." She said just as Finn walked back into the room and wrapped his arms around Rachel.

"What did I miss?" He asked after a moment.

"Nothing," Corinne smiled, "Would you guys like something to drink?"

"I just want some water. What about you Rach."

"Water is fine."

Corinne smiled brightly at them both, "I'll be right back. You guys can sit, get comfortable."

Finn pulled Rachel over to the sofa and pulled her down on his lap, "What's wrong baby?"

"I just...really don't like her."

Finn chuckled, "Why?"

"You know why Finn.

"Give her a chance, please babe?" Finn pouted.

Rachel sighed and kissed his lips, "Okay, but only because you asked so nicely." Finn smiled and kissed her cheek.

"Well aren't you two the cutest." Corinne said as she handed both Finn and Rachel their waters. Corinne smiled at them before walking over to the recliner that was sitting across from them, "So, Rachel, what do you do for a living? I want to make sure you aren't some slurry gold digger that isn't just with Finn for his money...and because he is hot." Corinne winked at Finn.

Finn chuckled and shook his head, "I know what you're doing. Stop it."

Rachel ignored her last comment and answered her question, "I'm on my way to become a Broadway actress."

"She is a Broadway actress. She has the lead in the revival of Spring Awakening."

"It's off Broadway Finn. Stop telling people I'm on Broadway." Rachel laughed.

"As long as you're on a stage it will be Broadway to me."

"Hmm Broadway. I bet Kurt is loving this."

Finn rolled his eyes dramatically, "They've already become best friends. When they are together all try do is talk about Broadway."

"Well, you're not exactly a big fan of Broadway and neither is Quinn. So it's nice having a friend that loves Broadway just as much as me."

"I'm just glad you two get along. It just makes telling him about us that much easier." Finn shook his head at Rachel's questioning look, "I'll tell you later. Anyways, Corinne is actually into Broadway too."

"Really?"

"Yep, I remember in high school she wanted to be a Broadway actress. She talked about it all the time."

"You know, you're the only one that know that I wanted to be on Broadway?"

"Seriously? Santana didn't even know. I know you two use to be attached at the hip."

"Well, with the exception of Santana, of course. You two were the only two people in high school that I would trust with my life." Corinne paused, "Anyways, yeah, I wanted to be a Broadway actress. I actually went to school for theater my freshman year in college. Then, something in me changed and decided to change my major to law. I applied for Harvard law school in Boston, got in, spent four years studying criminal law, came back here and started my own and now most successful law firm, with Santana."

"Oh yeah! Santana did go to Harvard for law school! So, you two are still in touch?"

"Of course we are! Santana and I have been best friends since diapers!"