Wow, I reached 20 chapters already? Longest story I wrote so far, not expecting that. HAHA.

Anyway, I just watched Glee's finale, and I would say it was one of my fave eps, but then again…nothing is worse than a Klaine cliffy, right? To all Klainers out there, I understand how you must feel. Annoyed, betrayed, not believing it, happy yet no satisfied? Mix emotions? All of the above?

Anyway, since glee will be on hiatus, I will try to update more often. I'll try, promise. Gotta admit, I have a lot on my to-do-list right now. But I will make the effort. I love writing for you all btw.

So here's the next chapter, enjoy!

No Blaine in this chapter, sadly.

Chapter 20: Aftermath part I

"For attempted murder? He should be hanged! Not be let to live….Argh…I can't believe this. This is just insane. I could have lost Blaine. I could have lost the only person I got. And for what? For letting my biological father step into the house, allowing him to feel safe and sheltered under a roof above his head…" Noah huffed in frustration, venting his anger on walls and old furniture around the house.

"Noah, please. You have to calm down. You're gonna destroy the whole house if you keep acting this way," Gina persuaded, not really believing that her son could punch through the strong walls of the building. However, she had no problem thinking that it was possible to break the wooden furniture that looked a hundred years old. "You don't get it mum. There is no justice in accepting dad's charges so easily. He should be hanged. He tried to kill Blaine!" Noah waved his hand around like a mad man. Well, he was mad but not crazy. He only wanted Blaine to be safe. He wanted some assurance that something like that will not happen again.

"He is going to spend the rest of his life in a prison cell. He's never going to see us or his friends anymore. As far as I know, you're not going to see even a glimpse of your father, even if you are allowed to visit him. He is as good as dead, Noah."

"But, what if he escapes, break out of prison or something. There have been many cases of killers on the loose. The prison is not secure enough to keep him away from us. I don't feel safe anymore." I'm really worried about Blaine. He has to be assured of his safety. I can't promise him that he'll be safe if there is even a slight chance dad is still alive and kicking. I'm not so sure myself, if I can protect Blaine. What if I'm not strong enough?

"Oh, Noah. Come here."

Noah reluctantly joined his mum on the couch, succumbing himself to being pampered by her. Being the only child has its benefits. And one those benefits is that no matter what the circumstances are at the moment, your parents will treat you like the most precious thing in the world.

"Mum."

"Sshh, it's okay." Gina wrapped her arms around Noah's body, pulling him close to her chest as Noah naturally laid his head comfortably there. He listened to his mum's heartbeat, causing him to calm his nerves.

"I'm not saying that your father deserves to live. But…I don't think he deserves to die either, because he's family. Family have to stand by each other no matter what." Gina started rubbing circles on Noah's back, hoping that Noah understands that she loves him. She paused, before continuing her point.

"The things that he did, you may never forgive him for it. But, it doesn't mean you shouldn't give him a chance to live. People make mistakes. It is part and parcel of life. Your father made a wrong choice and decided to take a life that means a lot to you. He doesn't understand how you and Blaine can love each other. But his motives were to protect you because you're his son. He did what he did because he thought it was the only option he had. He knew that you wouldn't listen to him if he had asked you to break up with Blaine. Something the two of you have in common is stubbornness…. He already knew that about you. That made him act based on wrong judgement plus thinking that he needed to protect his son from becoming gay. I wouldn't expect you to forgive him, but I want you to understand that life is precious, and that death may not be the best method for punishment, Noah. You should know that, because you experienced it first hand when you almost lost Blaine yesterday. I love you Noah, no matter what you are, but that man is still your father. If it weren't for him, you wouldn't even be here, and I would have a son like you."

"You still love him, don't you?" Gina sighed, "…I may not forgive him, but yes. I do love him."

Noah nodded. "I'm sorry, mum. For making you feel sad. I know how it feels to love someone and you love dad. You wanted to spend the rest of your life with him but because of me, you don't get to do that."

Gina started crying softly. It was true, she lost her one true love again and this time it's going to be forever. Talking through glass is not going to make things better, because it won't be the same as touching that person, feeling their warmth close to you.

"It's...it's nobody's fault. Hey, at least I still have you, my son right?" Gina gave a weak smile as Noah lifted his head to look up at his mum.

"Yeah, I'm not going anywhere mum. I will take care of you from now on. I promise."

They hugged each other and Gina wiped her tears away, feeling thankful that she still had a son who loves her.

So I know this is short, but I was trying to focus on one thing at a time. The next part will be about the Andersons plus Noah.

What do you think Blaine's parent would think about Blaine's safety at the Puckerman's household now? Do the boys deserve to be together after all that happened?