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The days following Cooper and Caitlin's death were hard for everyone, especially Lacey and Gwendolyn. While Lacey shut herself up in her bedroom and wouldn't talk to anyone, Gwendolyn clung onto anyone and sobbed for her mommy. It was heartbreaking. They were also overwhelmed trying to plan not one, but two funerals. By the time it came to the actual day of the funeral Kurt, Blaine and his parents were exhausted. But, they still put on their brave faces and their black clothing and went to the funeral home to endure the countless hours of crying people paying their respects, many of which didn't even really know Cooper or Caitlin.
When it was time to leave, Blaine's father called for Lacey, but he got no response. "I'll go." Blaine said making his way up to the stairs and down the hallway to Lacey's bedroom. He was about to knock when he noticed her door was already open. He gently pushed it open and walked over to where Lacey was sitting on her bed. She held a golden locket in her hand.
"It was supposed to be for my birthday, my sweet sixteen." She said staring at the locket. "I found it in daddy's sock drawer. He knew that I'd go looking and I hated his socks. I wouldn't look in there, but I did because I was cold last night and I just wanted my daddy to hold me. I put on all of his clothes, including his socks." Lacey said tears in her eyes. "Do you think they would want me to wear it?"
"I think they would." Blaine said. He took the locket from her hands before pulling her hair back and placing the locket around her neck. "You look so beautiful. You still look so much like your dad. You have his eyes and his hair."
"I know." Lacey said quietly.
"I know today is going to be, but we'll get through it together." Blaine said. He reached his hand out and she gently took it. They walked downstairs together and got into the cars and drove to the funeral home. The two caskets were placed in the front of the room, both closed. Cooper and Caitlin were both very proud of their image and they didn't want anyone to see them like that. For an hour, they endured tearful stories from some family and friends, but mostly strangers. To be honest, Blaine just wanted this to be over and he was certain that was what Lacey wanted too.
Eventually the priest joined them and the service began. "Today we are here to honor Cooper and Caitlin Anderson, who left us all to soon. Their oldest daughter, Lacey would like to say some words about her parents." Lacey got up from her seat, a paper in hand, and went up to the podium.
"I-I loved my parents...so much." Lacey began, shaking slightly. "I know most teenagers say they hate their parents, but for me that wasn't true. We were the closest and happiest family that I knew. I remember putting on shows in the living room, Gwen was just old enough to walk, but she was participating like everyone else in the family. I remember my dad telling me to point while I talked. He said that made everyone know I was serious." She said laughing through her tears. "My mom would just laugh as she watched the two of us together. We always joked that she was the stage mom and we were the stars, even though we knew there would be no show without her." She stopped for a moment as she let out a sob and tried to find her place on the paper. Eventually she just put the paper on the podium and looked up at everyone. "I know that my parents are looking down on me and my sister, or I hope they are anyway. And...I will miss them for the rest of my life. I love you mommy and daddy." She started to sob and Blaine's father went up and took her into his arms. There wasn't a dry eye in the whole room as they watched this little girl completely fall apart.
After everyone said their final goodbyes, they went to the cemetery where they placed Cooper and Caitlin's coffins in plots next to each other. They all wished that the day was over, but sadly it wasn't. Now, they had to meet with Cooper and Caitlin's lawyer to read their will. They went back to their house and changed. The next thing they knew, the lawyer was at the door.
Kurt let him in and lead him towards the dining room table where Blaine and his parents were waiting. "I just want to begin by saying that I'm sorry for your loss. Cooper and Caitlin were some of my favorite clients." They all nodded and gave him a fake smile. The lawyer sat down and pulled out a file of papers.
"So, the first matter to deal with is their money." The lawyer began. "In the event of their deaths, their money is to be split evenly between Lacey and Gwendolyn. With that said, they can't have access to it completely until after they graduate from college. They have listed Blaine as the trustee for this money. Is that okay with everyone?" They nodded.
"Now, we get to the custody of the girls." the lawyer said.
"We will of course take them." Blaine's father said.
"Well… it is written here that...in the event of our death, we would like Blaine Devon Anderson-Hummel and Kurt Elizabeth Anderson-Hummel to have full custody over Lacey Marie Anderson and Gwendolyn Juliet Anderson. They will also have complete control over the house, whether that means selling it or keeping it." Kurt and Blaine looked shocked. They never thought that Cooper and Caitlin would give them custody. Blaine's parents were far more capable in caring for the girls.
"They already have two children." Blaine's father said. "Can you two even financially manage four children?" he asked
"I-I don't know." Blaine stuttered. "This is just happening so fast. I-I need a minute." He got up from the table and went down the hallway to the playroom. It was the only room where he would be out of sight. A minute later, Kurt came in as well.
"You can't just run away. We need to make this decision together." Kurt said softly.
"I just needed a minute." Blaine replied. "Why did they choose us?"
"Think about how you were raised. They didn't want that for their girls." Kurt told him.
"But Kurt, we don't have a completely stable income. What if my album bombs?" Blaine said. "Then what? We go homeless with four children to feed?"
"Okay, your album is not going to bomb and we are not going to be homeless" Kurt told him. "And we still have my salary."
"So, you're saying we should take the girls?" Blaine asked.
"Is there any other option?" Kurt replied. " This is what Cooper and Caitlin wanted."
"But, what about our family?" Blaine asked.
"They are our family." Kurt said. "I would feel so guilty if we didn't respect their last wishes. And...Lacey needs you. You're the only one that gets her."
"You're right." Blaine replied. "I made them a promise that I would take care of their girls and this is how."
"There's one more thing." Kurt said. "I think we should move to LA."
"Kurt, no." Blaine said. "Our life is in New York. Your job is there and my recording studio. We have a life there."
"And Lacey and Gwen have a life here." Kurt insisted. "Those girls have already lost their parents. I'm not about to take away the only house they've ever lived in away too. I can talk to Isabelle. I work from home. I can do that anywhere. And...there are recording studios in LA. Just talk to your producers. Tell them the situation and I'm sure they'll understand. It worked for Mercedes back in college." Kurt said. "Bennett and Ellie haven't started school yet, but Lacey has. I think it's important to keep her there."
"You're right." Blaine said. "You're always right." he added walking over and giving Kurt a hug.
"I know this will be tough, but we'll get through it." Kurt said. "We should go tell the lawyer." Blaine nodded and followed Blaine back out to the table.
"We'll take custody of the girls." Blaine said.
"Great." The lawyer replied. "You and Kurt just have to sign on these two lines." he added handing each of them a pen to sign with. After that they went over more minor things and the lawyer left.
"I'll go tell Lacey the news." Blaine told Kurt. "You try to explain it to Gwennie."
"Okay." Kurt replied. Blaine went upstairs and knocked on Lacey's door. She was sitting on her bed reading a book.
"When do I move in with Grandma and Grandpa?" She asked. Blaine took a seat next to her and placed a hand on her leg.
"You don't." Blaine said.
"They said no?" She asked.
"No, of course not." Blaine said. "Your parents didn't name them guardians. They named me and Kurt."
"So, I'm moving to New York instead of Ohio?" She asked.
"No." Blaine replied again. "Kurt, Bennett, Ellie, and I are moving to LA. We don't want to take anything else from you or Gwennie. Are you okay with that?" Lacey smiled, tears in her eyes before hugging her uncle.
"I didn't want to leave. I didn't want to leave them here." Lacey said. Blaine held her tightly and kissed her head.
"We'll get through this together." Blaine said. "We'll find a way for both of us to be happy again. I promise"
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