AN: This is just a story that's been floating around in my head for a while. It takes place during Season 3 episode 4 and is mostly inspired by Burt's line "your Glee club saved my kid's life". That was such a beautiful line. Anyway, this is what I though might happen if Kurt had walked inn when Burt and Will were talking. This will be a multi-chapter fic!
Burt had just agreed to run for Congress, and he and Mr Shuester were sitting in the middle of the Garage having a chat when Kurt came in.
"Hey, Dad" Kurt said, not noticing Will. "Blaine did this great number at Glee today and I – " he stopped having noticed his teacher. "Oh, hey Mr Shue."
"Hi Kurt" said Will, smiling. "Well, I better get out of your hair. See you tomorrow, Kurt."
"Hang on a minute, Shuester" said Burt, holding out a hand to stop Will from leaving. "What did you want Kurt?"
"I was gonna say that I'm starting dinner, and it should be ready in about an hour so don't be late" Kurt said, nervously shifting from one foot to the other.
"Do you want to stay for dinner, Will?"
Both Kurt and Will looked taken aback at this sudden act of kindness from Burt. "Um...sure" said Will slowly. "I mean...I'd love to. I just don't want to put you to any trouble."
Burt looked at Kurt expectantly. Kurt considered for a moment, it was good for his dad to have male friends. "It's no trouble at all" said Kurt. Burt visibly relaxed. "I'm used to cooking for Finn and Carol anyway, and Carol's working the late shift tonight and Finn's out at some vegan place with Rachel.
"Great" said Burt, clapping his hands together. "That's settled then. Kurt, go and get dinner started – I'll be home soon.
Kurt scampered away.
Will watched him go, waiting until he heard him drive away before saying to Burt: "I hope this isn't too awkward for him, what with me being his teacher".
"Nah, he'll be fine" said Burt airily. "He really loves you."
"Really?" said Will incredulously.
"Yeah, you're his favourite teacher. He told me about time at Christmas when you visited him at Dalton – said it meant the world to him.
Will's heart almost burst and pride and emotion. "Kurt's a great kid. We're so happy to have him back in the New Directions."
Burt grinned. "Well, I'm ready to go. I just need to lock up. Burt got up from his seat and switched off the lights, before grabbed his keys from the bench. Will obediently stood up and waited outside for Burt to finish. Two minutes, late Burt lumber outside and locked the door of the Garage behind him.
Burt moved to his beat-up old truck while Will went to his car. "You can follow on behind me" shouted Burt. Will gave him a thumbs up sign to show that he had heard, and got in his car so he could follow Burt.