Chapter 2: Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Through the years we all would be together

if the fates allow

so hang your shining star upon the highest ground

and have yourself a merry little Christmas now

"Ahh, I missed singing with you guys," Santana said after she, Brittany, Quinn, Puck, Blaine and Kurt sang that song on the jukebox machine. They were at the Hummels', celebrating Christmas. Tina and Mike dropped by, as well, and so did Sam. Mercedes was in LA, Finn was still in the army, while Rachel's in New York.

"Is that really you, Santana?" Puck joked.

"Oh, shut up, Puckerman," Santana said, "Look at you, all grown up and having that pool cleaning business, staying in LA—"

"Didn't you tell them the good news?" Quinn asked.

"Uh, well," Puck said.

"What good news?" Mike asked, "What happened?"

"Puck's moving to Providence," Quinn smiled, "He got into Brown."

"You what?" Santana quipped, "Oh my god, wow, you really got those brain cells working huh?"

Puck laughed, "Well, I am one inspired guy."

"You must be," Tina said, "I'm really glad you and Quinn got back together."

Quinn smiled, "I am, too," She said. "I mean, I ran away from Puck for far too long and look where that got me. But you know? I guess, sometimes you have to get so far from yourself to realize how much you've missed. But the good thing about life is that...sometimes, it allows you to start over and just...see what you really need."

Puck smiled and held Quinn's hand. He looked at everyone, "I love her so much, you know? Even if I screwed up her life—"

"Puck," Quinn said.

"What? It's true," Puck said, "But at least now, the stars are finally aligning for us."

"Ain't he such a romantic?" Quinn quipped and they laughed. They then noticed that Kurt was just being quiet at the end of the couch.

"Kurt?" Blaine asked, "You okay?"

"Yeah, I'm good," Kurt said, "It's so good seeing all of you move on while I'm stuck here, still dreaming...not knowing if there's anything else for me."

"Kurt," Blaine said.

"I should be in New York, you know?" Kurt said, "But now I'm just here."

"It will be alright," Quinn said, reaching for his hand as she was sitting next to him, "You know, maybe this little time off is good."

"Right," Kurt said sarcastically.

They all just looked at each other not knowing what to say.

"Okay," Kurt said, "Sorry for dampening your spirits. It's just...hard some days."

"Of course it is," Quinn said, "Growing up's hard." She smiled lightly.

"Yeah," Kurt said, "You're right. Anyway, come on, let's go eat."

"You'll be alright, Kurt," Quinn said, "Trust me."