It felt like time was frozen, all four of them just standing staring at each other. Finally Mrs Anderson spoke. "Blaine, please come upstairs, you and your Father need to talk" She walked down the stairs and looked at Kurt "I think you and I could use a cup of tea" She took Kurt by the arm and led him toward the kitchen. Kurt glanced around just catching sight of Blaine disappearing slowly up the stairs.

Mrs Anderson began to busy herself with the kettle and mugs. Kurt just stood there awkwardly not sure if he should speak. She turned around and gestured toward a chair. Kurt sat down. Finally Mrs Anderson brought two mugs of tea to the table and sat down opposite Kurt. Kurt spoke "I'm really sorry, it's just Blaine and I were talking and things got a little..." Mrs Anderson put up her hand to silence Kurt. "Kurt honey, I knew this day would come, I've been expecting it since Blaine was 4 years old." Kurt's mouth fell open "in fact" she continued "I placed a small bet with Blaine's brother a couple of years back and I believe I have won" she winked at Kurt.

Kurt was stunned.

Mrs Anderson sighed shaking her head "oh Kurt, Kurt, Kurt, I wish I could save you from him but I look into your eyes and I can see now it's too late." Kurt furrowed his brow not sure what she meant "Kurt, the Anderson men are wonderful, amazing creatures. They are loyal, strong and honest, not to mention great kissers" Kurt blushed a little and looked down at his tea "but, they are stubborn bastards who like to get their own way" she raised her eyebrows at Kurt. "Blaine would hate me for saying this, but he's exactly like his father" Kurt nodded knowing the stubbornness and competitive nature in Blaine to which she was referring. "I know you love him, it's been obvious to me for a very long time, and I'm glad Blaine has finally realised who he is. But you need to be patient with him, ok?" Kurt nodded, Mrs Anderson smiled leaning forward slightly lowering her voice "also, even though the Anderson men like to get their own way, believe me when I say, there are ways and means to get them to do exactly what you want" she winked at Kurt who wasn't quite sure what she meant but nodded anyway.

His thoughts turned to Blaine "Do you think they are ok up there?" he gestured to the ceiling. Mrs Anderson nodded "Blaine and his father have a lot to talk about, I don't think we will resolve everything tonight but it's about time everyone in this family started to accept who they are"

Kurt sipped his tea quietly, every now and then there was a raised voice heard upstairs and then nothing. Kurt wasn't sure what was happening. He heard a noise and looked around, there standing in the kitchen doorway carrying a rucksack and looking a little dishevelled was Paul Anderson.

"Hey" he said brightly. Mrs Anderson leapt up and hurried toward him "Paul honey you're home" she hugged him tightly "ok Mom, don't squeeze the life out of me" She stepped back "why are you here?" "Blaine sent me a text about putty, jeez mom he's been in this family for 11 years, I had to come back to say goodbye...Hey Kurt... how's Blaine?" He looked toward Kurt and back to his mother. She smiled and sat down "he's fine, he's upstairs, well... speaking with your father" "oh" Paul raised his eyebrows and dropped his bag onto the floor. "What happened?" Mrs Anderson spoke slowly and deliberately "Paul, your brother is, well, Blaine is...Blaine is gay" Paul hardly reacted, he put his hand to his forehead "shit mom, I lost the bet! Is there anything to eat?" he turned and opened the refrigerator. Kurt was stunned.

Firstly he couldn't believe the conversation Mrs Anderson was having with her son and secondly Paul has barely reacted to the news that his 17 year old brother was gay.

Paul turned around noticing Kurt was only wearing pyjama bottoms and a t-shirt. He pointed at Kurt "Did Dad catch you and Blaine together? Did he walk in on you guys fucking or something?" Kurt's face went bright red and Mrs Anderson raised her voice "Paul John Anderson! Don't be so crude and mind your language, Kurt and Blaine were...well... kissing... on the stairs, and yes your father saw them" Paul laughed out loud "jeez, sorry I missed it, would love to have seen the look on the old man's face" He dropped into a chair at the table and began to eat a plate of leftovers he had found in the fridge. Suddenly Blaine appeared in the kitchen fully dressed and holding Kurt's clothes and shoes. "Blaine" Paul stood up and walked over to his brother; they looked at each other for a moment and hugged "dude sorry about putty, are you ok?" Blaine just nodded. He looked past Paul and spoke to Kurt "you need to go home, I'll drive you back to your car" Kurt stood up took his clothes and shoes from Blaine and went to the bathroom to change. When he got back to the kitchen he awkwardly looked at Mrs Anderson "sorry again for..." she just smiled and nodded "we'll see you soon"

Blaine and Kurt sat into his car in silence. Blaine began to drive. Kurt eventually spoke "are you ok? I mean your dad, he looked furious" Blaine just threw his head back and laughed "he's such a bastard, but we talked you know, probably more than we ever have, it's fine he's ... he's just old fashioned, he was brought up in a really strict home, they were crazy religious, I mean totally obsessed" Blaine looked over at Kurt sharing this information which Blaine had clearly just learned himself about his own father. "oh" Kurt said, Blaine continued "it's ok he's a bit calmer now, I'm not sure you'll ever be allowed to sleepover again though" Blaine laughed a little and Kurt just smiled.

They arrived at the veterinary hospital and parked next to Kurt's car, now sitting alone in the empty parking lot. The two boys just looked at each other. Blaine spoke "I meant what I said back in the bedroom" Kurt nodded "I know, me too" They both just sat there a little awkward not sure what to do. Blaine finally spoke "I think we should go on a date" Kurt laughed "no Kurt I'm serious, a proper date, you know I'll pick you up and take you somewhere nice for dinner or maybe a movie, I mean do you want to?" Kurt reached out his hand and put it on Blaine's knee "I'll say yes, if you promise me one thing" Blaine nodded "I'll say yes, only if you promise you'll try to take advantage of me at the end of the night" Blaine's face became serious for a moment "Deal" Kurt smiled "then yes Blaine Anderson I will go on a proper date with you" Blaine looked at his watch "I better get home" They both looked at each other for a second and leaned together and kissed. It was short and gentle but enough to convince them both that this was right and it was definitely happening. Kurt jumped out of the car and Blaine drove away.