Ideal
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Blaine opened the door for Eli and they walk inside the house that smelled of cooked food. Danielle was the first to see them as they passed through to the living room. She quickly jumped up from her seat and rushed over to her brothers.
Eli was brought into Danielle's grip, "Why won't they let you see him?" Her eyebrows scrunched together in concern.
"I don't know. Not family, I guess." Eli gave a grateful smile.
Danielle nodded and turned her head to Blaine, "Did you talk to Kurt?"
Blaine nodded his head, "Yeah, and then he called Eli."
"It helped." Eli interrupted.
Quinn slowly made her out of the living room and went over to the siblings. "Kurt wanted me to giving you both hugs, but I'm coming down with something… I think it would be best if I don't touch you."
"It's the thought that counts." Blaine smiled.
Quinn nodded her head, "Yea. I'm terribly sorry about Will, Eli. I don't know much about it, but Kurt told me some. Oh… and he said that if you ever need anything to give him a call."
Eli faintly smiled in thanks, "I appreciate that." She nodded her head and excused herself back to Josh.
"Come on. Mom will want to see you." Danielle announced. She made her way to the kitchen and the two followed.
Eli was once again pulled into a hug. "My baby… I'm so sorry about Will. After the others leave, we'll go to the hospital. We'll eat now. Is Sierra supposed to call you?"
"Yeah. She said she would let me know when she's almost to the hospital."
Melanie nodded her in understanding, "You can keep your phone on while we eat. Andrew, go tell them we're ready." Andrew didn't hesitate or argue with his wife and made his way to tell his family that they were ready to eat.
Blaine watched Quinn as she brushed Josh slightly and smiled an innocent smile. Her eyes flashed a hurting expression and Blaine quickly got concerned.
The eating went as normal as it could go when it was the Anderson's together. Andrew had one brother and one sister. Andrew was the oldest. Elizabeth followed him, and had two children: Joshua and Emily, with her husband Mark. The baby of their small family was Nicholas. He married Kerri and they had their daughter Sara ten years prior.
Danielle and Emily are very close, even though they are two years apart in age. The whole family could tell they were excited that Quinn was at least joining the family as Josh's girlfriend.
With the thirteen people around the table, their conversations were all over the place. Between music and sports, home decorating and gardening, and high school verses college.
The atmosphere made Blaine and Eli forget about their problems. About anything that wasn't their family… just for about an hour.
"That was some good food, Mel. You really need to cook more often." Elizabeth complimented her sister-in-law.
Melanie smiled, "Thank you, Liz."
A nod came from Elizabeth, "We better get going. Quinn has something to do with her mother, so…" she shook her head.
Melanie nodded, "I understand. We'll call you later."
Elizabeth smiled a lovely smile and hugged her goodbye, and repeated the process with Andrew, Nicholas, and Kerri.
It lasted a bit longer before the others finally left. As if on cue, Eli's phone rang. The family went quiet.
"Hello?" The other could barely hear.
"Eli? Hey, I'm about thirty minutes away from the hospital. Do you want to meet me there or..?"
"Yeah, that's fine. My family will be joining me, is that okay?"
Sierra's reply was quick, "Of course."
Eli nodded to his family, "We'll be there soon."
"Okay. Hey Eli?"
"Yeah?"
"Thank you. And don't worry. I'll be bitching at them about not letting you see him."
Eli's face struck shock, "You don't need to. It's okay."
"No, it's not. You're like a brother to him. And don't argue." A pause came from Sierra. "Evelyn's waking up. I better go." A whine came very softly.
"Drive safe," Eli requested.
"You too." The two exchanged goodbyes.
Eli explained to his family what Sierra had said. At the end, he added, "We should get going, then."
"You, Blaine, and Danielle go ahead. Your father and I need to discuss a few things. We'll be there soon, though." Melanie told her children.
Danielle's eyebrows rose, while Blaine's scrunched down in confusion. Eli stopped at the door, "What?"
Andrew smiled softly, "It's nothing. You guys go ahead."
Danielle looked over at Blaine and shrugged. The three nodded their heads and piled into Eli's car.
Despite the situation, Blaine and Danielle tried their hardest not to laugh at their brother. Danielle bit her lip while Blaine had a hand over his mouth.
Eli was stuck in one place with his mouth open, and just stared at the woman who was holding onto a young girl and was talking to a doctor.
Danielle was the first to try, "Eli?" but the man didn't move.
Blaine took his hand away from his mouth and licked his lips, "Eli?" he had no response. "Elijah!"
His head snapped to the two of them, "What?"
"You were staring at her. Is that Sierra?" Danielle replied.
Eli looked back at the woman, "I'm assuming so. She looks like Will, doesn't she?"
Blaine looked over at her, "Yeah, I guess she does. But you don't have to stare."
A smile formed on Eli's face, "Sorry. I just… I forgot how pretty she was. I mean, she was pretty before; even liked her when I was in middle school. But I was in middle school and she was my best friends older sister, how could I not?" A pause came from Eli, "She's three years older than I am. I haven't seen her for… I don't know how many years."
The two watched Eli's face turn red. They looked at each other and smirked. Blaine said, "Just don't drool."
Eli's head snapped to his brother and gave him a sharp look. "You can shut up." Danielle gave a chuckle and straightened up her body posture. Eli turned around to find that the two females were walking over to them.
The three siblings and the older of the girls smiled. "Eli?"
He nodded his head, "Sierra?" she gave a small giggle and nodded, smiling softly. "You look…"
"Horrific? Yes, I know." Sierra cut him off.
"No!" Eli said quickly. Sierra's eyebrows shot up. "I mean… Horrific? Of course not. You look amazing." Eli nodded his head, his hands folded together.
Sierra smiled, "Well, thank you." She paused a moment to collect herself, "Will's okay. He's sleeping right now, but apparently he was asking for us."
"You and Evelyn?" Eli motioned toward the little girl in her arms.
She gave a smile as Evelyn placed her head in her mother's neck. "You too, Eli." She smirked, "He knew you were here. But with his condition, they couldn't let anyone see him."
Eli's chest fell in lack of breath, "His condition?"
Sierra shook her head, "Not important. They said we can go see him; one person at a time. But we have to wait until he wakes up."
A nod came from Eli, "That's understandable. Um… How old is Evelyn?"
"Evelyn, can you tell Eli how old you are?" Sierra looked at the girl in her arms.
The tiny girl with pure blood curls lifted her head and looked at Eli. He gave her smile. She didn't respond. "It's okay. She doesn't have to." Eli announced.
Sierra shook her head at Eli and turned her head to look back at Evelyn, "He's Uncle Will's friend. He's a good guy."
Evelyn ducked her head back into her mother's neck, "I three," she said softly and held up three fingers.
Eli smiled, "Thank you for telling me, Evelyn." She nodded her head and held onto her mother. "Sierra, she's adorable."
The proud mother nodded in agreement and smiled, "Why don't we sit down?" She offered.
"You read my mind." Eli said. Blaine and Danielle were the first to sit. "You remember Blaine and Dani… maybe?"
Sierra stopped as she saw Danielle, "You have got to be kidding me. You cannot be Danielle."
Danielle gave a smile, "It's me." Blaine gave a chuckle.
"And Blaine… You've controlled your hair." Sierra laughed at the memory. Blaine blushed and Sierra turned to Evelyn, "Blaine is Eli's brother. He has hair like yours."
Evelyn once again lifted her head to look at the spoken about. Blaine gave a sweet smile to her. "Hi, Evelyn."
The little girl smiled and moved her hand in a motion of a wave. Blaine gave a wink at the shy girl. Evelyn giggled and placed her head on Sierra's shoulder.
Eli had taken a seat next to Blaine. Danielle was across from them and Sierra decided to take a seat next to the girl. "She's cute." Danielle complimented Evelyn.
Sierra smiled in gratitude, "Thank you. She's my pride and joy." Danielle smiled. "Are you a… senior this year?"
"Freshman in college." Danielle corrected kindly.
"You're kidding." Sierra said in disbelief.
Danielle gave a laugh, "Afraid not."
The two discussed about Danielle's schooling. Blaine started to tease Eli, "You are such a loser."
Eli shot a glare, "How, exactly, am I a loser?"
"Just the way you reacted with her."
Eli turned his head to him and gave him a look, "Will you be quiet? She's right there." He whispered.
Blaine shook his head, "So sorry, Eli." A whisper followed, "You are such a kid sometimes."
A narrow of the eyes came from Eli, "Oh, like you didn't act like this when you met Kurt… and then met him again."
"That's…" Blaine started but stopped to think. He bit his lip and Eli started to chuckle, "Shut up! That's different."
A smile struck on Eli's face, "And how, if I may ask, is that different?"
Blaine smirked, "You may not ask." He replied.
Eli's face fell and stared at Blaine in shock, "That was low." Blaine smiled widely in accomplishment.
Kurt watched Finn and Rachel fight over whose house they were going to stay at during the stay in Lima. A sigh came from Kurt and shook his head.
"No! I want to stay with my dads for once! Is that so much to ask for?" Rachel crossed her arms over her chest.
"But I want to be with my mom and Burt. And we don't have enough room for two extra people. We're already cramped as it is." Finn shot back, flailing his arms around.
Rachel shook her head, "Finn, we always sleep here. We never stay at my old house."
"Well I'm not sleeping on the floor when I can sleep in my old bed!"
"Oh Gaga." Kurt mumbled.
Rachel's eyes widened, "Well, then. You can stay here." She turned around and stormed out of the room.
"No!" Finn groaned, "Rachel! Wait!" Finn quickly followed Rachel out of the room.
Kurt's jaw tightened and he bit the inside of his cheek. He shook his head and heard Rachel and Finn down the hall yelling.
"We always do what you want!"
"Oh, that is so not true, Rachel! We do a lot of stuff you want to do."
"Is that right? Like what?"
"We went to that dancing thing-"
"It's called the ballet, Finn." Kurt could practically hear Rachel roll her eyes.
"Whatever… and I let you ride me that one night."
Kurt shut his eyes tight. "WHAT? That was youridea and your fantasy! I didn't even-" Kurt's eyes snapped open at the remark.
"You didn't what? You seemed to like it, though. I mean, really… You were screaming-" Kurt had enough.
"Shut. Up." Kurt snapped from the door.
The two turned to him and Rachel's jaw dropped. "Kurt…"
"No! Rachel, Finn… It will not kill you to have one night away from each other. So just take it as it is and stop freaking yelling for the whole house to hear about your sexual acts. Because three out of five others in this house are gay and really don't want hear about your sex lives!" Kurt felt his ears burn.
"Dude…" Finn started.
"Stop. Just… I am worrying myself sick for Eli right now and I don't need you two to complain about this… crap! We will have other times to sleep at wherever we want! But Eli's best friend is in the hospital and he has no idea what is happening."
Rachel's lips thinned, "It's Thanksgiving, Kurt. You're supposed to spend it with family."
"And?" Kurt threatened.
Rachel shook her head, "We are your family, Kurt. You spend it with family; give thanks with your family. It sounds to me like you think Eli is your family. He's your friend, Kurt. Nothing more."
Kurt shut his eyes tight. He heard footsteps from the staircase. "Says the girl who was just yelling at her husband."
Rachel opened her mouth to fight back and quickly shut it. She looked at Finn for help, but he was looking off to the floor. Rachel huffed.
"Are we done up here?" Carole asked from the top of the staircase.
Kurt turned to look at her, "I am." He moved past her and walked down to the living room. He saw Burt by the door holding Kurt's coat. He smiled faintly, "You know me too well."
Burt smirked, "I know it's hard, Kurt. Just drive safe."
Kurt nodded, "I will, dad."
"Is it okay if I go see him first?" Sierra automatically said when she returned from talking to the doctor. Everyone nodded their heads in understanding. Sierra smiled gratefully, "Would you mind watching Lyn? I don't want to…" she drifted off.
"We don't mind." Eli helped.
Sierra smiled and nodded her head. She bent down and looked at Evelyn, "I'm going to go see Uncle Will, honey. You're going to have to stay here for a few minutes with Eli, okay?"
"Uncle Eli?" Evelyn softly replied.
The other four in the waiting room that was in hearing range of Evelyn all smiled. "Yes, Uncle Eli."
Evelyn smiled and hopped off the chair and walked over to Eli and Blaine. She lifted her arms up for Eli to pick her up.
The man did as the little girl wanted him to do and sat her in his lap. Sierra laughed at Eli's shocked face. "Once she gets to know you, she opens up." She winked and straightened herself up. She blinked a couple of times; tears started to form.
Danielle's face fell. She stood up, "You okay?"
Sierra nodded, "Just… nervous, I guess. He's never really been, injured." Sierra smiled softly at Danielle's concern.
Blaine gave a supporting smile, "It'll be okay." Sierra nodded.
"Wish me luck." She bit her lip.
After Sierra was out of sight, Evelyn turned to Eli, "Is mommy going to be okay?"
Eli looked at Evelyn with fondness, "Yes, Evelyn. She'll be okay. She's just really worried about Uncle Will."
Evelyn nodded her little head and snuggled up against Eli. She soon shut her eyes and Eli didn't dare move in case the little girl was in the process of sleep.
Blaine and Danielle watched Eli with Evelyn and shared knowing looks. "She likes you." Blaine said calmly.
Eli smiled, "I guess. Like Sierra said, she grew to me." He shrugged his shoulders slightly.
Danielle shook her head, "She especially likes you. I can tell."
Silence fell between the siblings and the little girl. Blaine's glance was focused on his phone, debating with himself if he should all Kurt.
"Hey," Melanie spoke to the crowd, with Andrew right behind her.
Eli looked up, "What took you so long? Sierra's with Will. This is Evelyn." He motioned to the sleeping girl.
Andrew's eyebrows rose, "You're looking over her daughter?"
"She asked." Danielle defended Eli.
Melanie smiled, "Do we know anything about Will?"
Eli filled his mother in with what they knew. Soon after, Sierra came walking through the doors. Her eyes were red; she had been crying. But she had stopped some time before she arrived.
"Oh, Sierra." Melanie smiled sadly at the arrived woman. Sierra returned the smile and brought her hand in Melanie's.
"It's so good to see you." She turned to Andrew, "You as well." Andrew nodded his head. Sierra turned to look at Eli and Evelyn. She gave a giggle, "I'll take her."
"How is he?" Eli ignored her statement.
"He's… okay. He's pretty beat up, but that's to be expected, they said." Sierra placed an arm in the crease of Evelyn's knees and scooped her up with her other arm cradled her neck.
"Of course. Can I go see him?" Eli bit his lip.
Sierra nodded, "He asked for you."
Eli nodded and looked at his family for support. Blaine and Danielle nod their heads and Melanie and Andrew smile to show their support.
Sierra took Eli's seating shot when he stood up. Eli took a deep breath and made his way back to the door after Sierra told him the number.
Melanie and Andrew take their seats by their daughter and they all sat in silence. Melanie broke it, "How long will he have to stay in the hospital?"
"We don't know. Which means I'll probably have to get a hotel or something to stay at." Sierra shut her eyes tight. "I didn't even think of that."
"No, you won't. You can stay in Eli's old room." Melanie insisted.
Sierra shook her head, "I couldn't."
"Trust me; I think she would enjoy it." Andrew smirked, "With a three-year-old in the house as well… She'll go nuts!"
Melanie brought her hand and smacked it on her husband's arm. "Hush it."
Sierra chuckled, "Does he not live at home?" Melanie shook her head. "…girlfriend?"
Blaine was the first to react; he gave a laugh, "Is that your way of asking if he's seeing someone?"
Sierra's face flushed, "I… Um, yes?" she bluntly replied.
"He lives by himself. No girlfriend." Danielle winked after her reply.
A smile forced on Sierra's face, "I see." She recovered herself quickly. "And you, Dani? I bet there's a boy in that school of yours that has caught your eye." She returned the wink.
Danielle blushed, "Kind of…" Melanie snapped her head to her daughter. "Don't worry mom! Isn't not that big of a deal. I probably talked to him like five times." She laughed, but Melanie's face was straight.
Sierra smirked and turned to Blaine, "Since you have tamed your hair," Blaine rolled his eyes, "Any girls you have lined up?"
Blaine's back straightened. He hated that part. It was always awkward in the second. "No." Blaine said calmly.
"Oh?" Sierra was confused at the sudden silence.
"No girls. And I don't think it's very nice of me to line up guys when I'm already seeing someone." Blaine watched Sierra's eyes flicker with shock.
"Guys?"
Blaine nodded, "Will doesn't talk about us, does he?" Sierra shook her head. Blaine laughed, "I'm not surprised. I mean, why would he?" Blaine smiled calmly and replied, "I'm gay. Been out for a while."
Sierra nodded her head and gave a sweet smile, "I didn't know that." She took a deep breath and Blaine smiled with glee. "So you have a boyfriend then?"
Blaine's face flushed and smiled fondly. Danielle laughed, "His name's Kurt."
The two snapped their heads towards Danielle. Blaine spoke, "Dani!"
Danielle bit her lip in innocence, "What?"
"Elijah." Andrew spoke. The others all turn to see Eli walking back to them. His face was stone.
Blaine stood up and went over to his head, "Eli?" he spoke softly. He just stared at Blaine. "Are you okay?"
Eli shook his head. "I… But I'll be okay." Eli slipped his arms around Blaine. On instinct, Blaine did the same. Eli softly spoke his ear, "He's pretty beaten up. His leg is broken."
Soothing Eli's back with his hand, Blaine spoke, "It'll be okay. He's strong. And he has his support system."
Blaine held onto his brother tighter after Eli whispered in his ear, "But what about the support system for the support system?" Silence fell as the other family gathered around. "I… I think I need coffee."
Kurt sat in his car staring at the closed high school. All the memories closed in his brain. His stomach was in turns for Eli. Kurt had his phone in his hand. He looked down at the name and opened a text message.
'I miss Blaine. Is that pathetic?' Kurt sent the text message.
A few moments later, 'No. Have you heard from him?'
'No. I want to call him but I don't want to.' Kurt confessed.
'I'll call him. ;)' Kurt laughed to himself.
'Of course you would, Cedes.'
'I'm totally serious white boy!'
Kurt thought a moment, 'What are you doing?'
'Just got done eating with the fam. You?'
Kurt thought of how to word the answer. He finally answered, 'In the parking lot of McKinely.'
'WHY?' Kurt laughed once again.
He replied quickly, 'I really don't know. I think I'll start driving again. Text you later?'
Kurt put his seatbelt back on and waited for Mercedes' reply. 'Yeah. Drive safe. Heard there are storms going your way.'
'Thanks.'
Kurt made his way back to his old home. His phone was ringing and he stopped at a stop sign.
Blaine Anderson blinked at him. He answered, "Hello?"
"Hey, Kurt." He smiled at the voice.
"How's Will?" Kurt went straight to the question.
"Eli got to see him. He's doing… okay. He could be worse, obviously. How's your family?"
Kurt rolled his eyes and started to drive again, "They're fighting. I left the house and I'm driving around now."
A silence came from Blaine, "I hope you're driving safe."
"I am, don't worry." Kurt came to a stop sign once more.
"I miss you." Blaine spoke softly.
Kurt smiled, "I miss you too. I feel bad not being able to be there for you and Eli." Kurt confessed.
"Yeah. Listen, Kurt…" Kurt's face fell. His heart started to race and was stopped in the middle of the road. "There's something I need to say."
"What…" Kurt cleared his drive throat, "What is it?"
Kurt heard Blaine give a small chuckle, "It's nothing bad, Kurt." The said boy smiled at the relief. "Eli said that he needed a coffee. And I knew what he meant. You two seem close and I figured it out. I really think that Eli needs you right now. You are a part of his support system." Kurt opened his mouth to say something, but Blaine started to speak once more, "So my question is… Would I ruin the first impression with your dad if I showed up at your house tonight?"
A/N: I know it's short and I haven't updated in a while. Life caught me. BUT! I am so, so, so proud of Chris Colfer for winning the Golden Globe! Did you see his face? And Darren was up on stage when Glee won. Ahh! What a great day for us Gleeks. And draining!