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As the other parents moved downstairs, Bruce remained, and Burt, who had also stayed behind, raised a brow expectantly.

"Out with it then, say your piece."

To his credit, Bruce didn't feign innocence.

"I just wanted to see how you were doing, I mean, how you were feeling about Kurt."

Burt bristled visibly.

"I don't doubt that you love your son, but this can't be easy on you- either for you."

Burt drew himself up to his full and imposing height, his visage cold and eyes burning.

"You'd be wrong. Kurt is my everything, and I've always known what he is, I've accepted that, made my peace with it. I don't care that the one he marries will be a guy, I'll get grandkids either way, and my son will be happy. I know it's harder than I can ever guess for him in this town, but it'll get better when he graduates. So you tell me how having a smart, talented and amazing child could possibly be hard on me? I know that my kid is his own man, that he's living life on his terms, with the love and full support of his father. How could I want more than that for either of us? Kurt being gay changes nothing, and he knows that.

So you can take that advice of yours and shove it. I've done my best for him all these years, and now you come in, trying to tell me how to handle something I've dealt with years ago. Where were you when I needed the help to figure all this out? Huh?

Thanks for your concern, but we don't need it. Advise Kurt all you want, but he's got me to turn to, so don't go getting your hopes up." Burt was breathing heavily by the end of his tirade, his expression defiant.

Brice was floored. This wasn't what he'd expected, but he realised Burt was right; his input was unnecessary, and definitely not appreciated.

"You're a good man Burt, and Kurt couldn't ask for a better father."

"I Agree"

Kurt had a pretty good idea of the conversation about to take place, but he wasn't going to make it any easier on John. Although Kurt could easily see where Rachel came by her forward personality.

"So, Kurt, I just wanted to have a chat with you about being gay. You know, what to expect. Boy advice, sexual education, your relationship with your father, things like that." Kurt was scowling at the man, something he rarely indulged in, as it was sure to give him wrinkles, but what right did this man think he had to say those things?

"Excuse me, but you did not just say any of that. I'll have you know…"Kurt started, before falling silent and cocking his head to the side, listening to his father's strident voice issuing from the kitchen.

"-tell me how having a smart, talented and amazing child possibly be hard on me? I know that my kid is his own man, that he's living life on his terms, with the love and full support of his father. How could I want more than that for either of us? Kurt being gay changes nothing, and he knows that.

So you can take that advice of yours and shove it. I've done my best for him all these years, and now you come in, trying to tell me how to handle something I've dealt with years ago. Where were you when I needed the help to figure all this out? Huh?

Thanks for your concern, but we don't need it. Advise Kurt all you want, but he's got me to turn to, so don't go getting your hopes up."

The elation Kurt felt at hearing those impassioned words from his father was beyond comparison. He looked at John, who wore an expression of envy. " I think my dad said it all." Kurt strode back towards the kitchen, just in time to hear Bruce's soft reply. Well, no need to be shy at this point in my life, he thought.

"I agree"

Burt whipped around to face the door where his son stood, face glowing with happiness, a soft, private smile curling his lips. Kurt walked over to stand by his father then turned to face the two men.

"As he said, we appreciate the thought, but we're fine without your help." The two gay men looked at the Hummel's, stood side-by-side, resolute and firm.

"You're right. We had no business interfering and assuming things. We apologise."

"So, um, the show downstairs?" queried John. Just like that the tension was lifted.

"Yes, it's going to be great, there are so many things we could sing. Just wait, you'll be blown away." Full of enthusiasm once again, Kurt hurried off towards the stairs, closely followed by Burt, who reached out and gripped the back of Kurt's neck affectionately, whilst Kurt leaned against him briefly, before separating to navigate the staircase. For their part, Bruce and John exchanged a look, each vowing to learn more about a situation before tactlessly giving their aid in the future. As they reached the basement they saw the kids at the front of the room and quickly took seats, as one of them stepped forward.