Chapter Eighteen: With All My Heart

June 20, 2044

Dalton's Age: 18

Zavier's Age: 10

Kurt, Blaine, and Zavier stood in their living room and watched Dalton and Jeremy descend the stairs. Kurt already had tears in his eyes so when he saw the couple all dressed up he couldn't stop the tears from falling. Blaine put his arms around Kurt's shoulders as he saw the boys in their graduation suits. They were both perfectly tailored – of course, Kurt ensured they were. The suits were black with crisp white shirts. Jeremy's was accented with a plum coloured tie and kerchief. Dalton had chosen a deep cherry colour.

"You guys look so handsome," Kurt whispered. "Come. I need to get a picture." Dalton and Jeremy clasped hands and stood at the foot of the stairs. By now, they knew the drill. Kurt liked to get multiple pictures from every angle possible. They posed and smiled while Zavier, in true Zavier fashion, photo bombed every opportunity he got.

Blaine's smile could not be bigger. "We are so proud of you guys. I mean, your high school graduation – that's a huge accomplishment. You've both worked so hard. Well done, boys." He clapped gently.

"Thank you, Mr. A," Jeremy nodded. He still could not call his basically-father-in-laws by their first names even-though Kurt and Blaine reminded him at every opportunity.

"It's Blaine, Jeremy, geez. Now, come on, we don't want to be late for the ceremony."

"Wait, I need more pictures," Kurt buzzed around them.

"Dad, I think fifty is enough," Dalton grumbled.

Blaine placed his hand on Kurt's waist, "come on, you can take more pictures at the ceremony. We can't be late." He smiled and wiped a stray tear from Kurt's cheek.

Kurt dropped the boys off at the auditorium door then went to find the seats his husband and son were reserving. As he made his way there he was stopped multiple times by other parents and strangers alike. Kurt loved his job and he even liked the fanfare but he easily grew annoyed when it would overlap into his personal life. He was here to watch his son graduate, not to sign autographs and pose for pictures. That was his life now, though. It had become very hard to go anywhere without being noticed and stopped.

He finally found Blaine. He was sitting with the group. Rachel, Jesse, Brittany, and Santana had found first row seats for all of them. After he greeted everyone with kisses, he sat beside Blaine and grasped his hand. "I don't know if I'm going to make it."

Blaine looked at him with a warm gaze. "It's ok if you don't. I'm fully prepared with infinite hugs and tissues," he smiled.

"Thank you for knowing me," Kurt leaned his head on Blaine's shoulder.

"Of course," Blaine caressed his cheek.

Just then, Jeremy's parents approached them. They both stood up and greeted them with handshakes and hugs. "Are you guys ready for this," Blaine asked.

Jeremy's mother had tears in her eyes. "No. Not at all. But don't they look so handsome? It seems like just yesterday they were kids running around – now look at them. Thank you, Kurt for taking care of the suits."

"It's entirely my pleasure. That's just what I do," he smiled.

"He also took a billion pictures," Zavier piped up.

They all laughed. "Shush you," Kurt hugged Zavier to him.

Suddenly the lights flickered signaling that the ceremony was about to begin. The group of nine sat back down. Kurt and Blaine grasped hands as they sat. This was an emotional day for them and if they were going to get through it they would do so together.

The ceremony itself was long but luckily the graduates came out in alphabetical order. Dalton was near the beginning. When the announcer called, "Dalton Anderson-Hummel", Dalton stepped out in his red cap and gown with a big grin. He waved quickly at his Dads and then at Zavier. Kurt sobbed softly. Blaine hugged his husband with tears in his eyes. Rachel slipped her hand quietly into Blaine's and he could see that she had tears too. Dalton stepped forward to accept his diploma while the principal flipped his tassel to the other side of his cap. He moved to the other side of the stage and settled to wait for Jeremy's turn.

Jesse had appointed himself photographer. He knew the Dads as well as his wife would be in no shape to take any pictures. He snapped a few of Dalton in his cap and gown as well as some of Jeremy when it was his turn.

Both Kurt and Blaine noticed the enormous smile paint Dalton's face when he saw Jeremy walk out to accept his diploma. Blaine leaned over to whisper in Kurt's ear. "How long do you think until one of them proposes?"

Kurt whipped his head around to face Blaine. "Have you taken crazy pills?"

Blaine laughed softly, "you know it's coming Kurt Hummel. It's inevitable just like our proposal was. Look at how in love they are."

"They do remind me of us," Kurt whispered back.

"Case in point, my love," he lifted Kurt's hand to his lips and kissed every knuckle.

After the ceremony, Blaine and Kurt had invited everyone over to their home for an epic celebration. Kurt had all the appropriate décor set up by an events company while they had been at the ceremony. It was even a surprise to Blaine. "Honey, you've outdone yourself," he said to Kurt as they walked into their home.

"Dalton deserves it and just wait until the caterers show up," Kurt grinned with a bounce in his step.

Blaine looked at him with a teasing smile, "am I going to have to get a second job to pay for all of this?"

Kurt rolled his eyes. "Oh, get real," he laughed.

The food was fabulous. There were a variety of canapes, plenty of drinks, and too many desserts. Zavier along with Meghan Lopez-Pierce had indulged in a few too many of those desserts. They were running around causing havoc while the adults talked and poured more wine.

Dalton and Jeremy had snuck out to the backyard garden to watch the sun set. "It's much better out here," Dalton said. "I get a little claustrophobic when too many people are around."

Jeremy grinned and looked at his boyfriend through his long blonde bangs, "are you sure that's not an excuse to get me out here alone?"

Laughing, Dalton said, "you may be onto something, J."

"I know I'm onto something. There is no fooling me," he leaned over and kissed his boyfriend's cheek.

Dalton smiled. "I am so happy that we both got into U of Mich. I don't know if I could survive four years without you."

"Well, you will never have to find out if you can or not because we are going to be together forever."

"You think so?" Dalton gazed forward at the orange hue of the sun.

"Don't you?" Jeremy looked at him with a little bit of concern.

He answered without looking away. "I hope so, with all my heart."

The two boys sat there for a while longer. Dalton finally scooted closer and leaned his head on his boyfriend's shoulder. Jeremy pressed a loving kiss to the messy curls on his head. They didn't know that Blaine was inside watching them through the patio door. He had a smile on his face and was quite content with how his son had conducted himself all these years. He was a caring and compassionate young man. He graduated with honours and a full scholarship to his top university. And to top it all off he was in a solid and honest relationship with someone equally as worthy and who Blaine already considered to be his son-in-law.

Kurt slid behind Blaine and wrapped his arms around his chest, "penny for your thoughts?"

Blaine's hand caressed Kurt's as he took a deep breath. "Look at him," he pointed into the garden. "I am so proud of him. And I feel so blessed to have such an amazing family." He turned around to face his husband. "Thank you, Kurt. Thank you for giving me two beautiful boys; thank you for always giving me your love."

Kurt smiled softly and wrapped his arms around Blaine. He could have professed his love for hours, he could have gone on and on about love, family, soulmates, and everything in between but he knew he didn't need to. He knew Blaine understood him without having to say a word. Instead he pressed his lips to Blaine's jawline and lingered there before pecking the most tender of kisses. Blaine responded by pressing his lips to Kurt's shoulder. He closed his eyes and sighed happily as they exchanged their silent vows of love.