Writers note: I so own nothing.
May 17th, 2024
Blaine wanted to throw up. The day was finally here. All the work, all the literal blood, sweat, and tears. The day was here. The year end play was ready and the auditorium was full. He peeked out and saw the packed house. People were laughing and talking to each other. He didn't see his husband yet and that made him even more nervous.
"Oh god…" Blaine groaned.
"Mr. A, are you going to blow chunks?" Tarrah stood behind him. He shook his head.
"I don't think so." he turned around with large eyes, "You're not dressed, Tarrah!"
"Maureen doesn't come in for awhile. Don't worry." She giggled as she shook her head.
"You look green." Corey said walking up to them, "Dude, are you going to vomit?"
"No." He looked at all his kids in their costumes. Well, all but Tarrah, A smile spread across Blaine's face and he took a deep breath, "You guys look fantastic. I'm so proud of you. Thank you for making my first year at McKinley so amazing. I love each and every one of you. I want you to just go out there and have fun. Man, I'm so proud of you."
"Are you going to cry, Mr. Anderson?" Shawnah asked "Hell no." Blaine laughed.
"No I'm not going to cry." He said.
"I'm going to cry. I don't know how you ladies were heels all day long." Sloane groaned. Blaine couldn't help but to laugh at the sixteen year old. He was proud he felt comfortable to parade around in front of Lima as a cross dresser considering he had JUST come out of the closet himself. Blaine knew he wouldn't have had the balls to do it when he was Sloane's age.
"Heels are sexy." Sierra said.
"Okay, It's time!" Blaine took in a deep breath, "Let's take our places people!"
"I'm SO excited!" James jumped up and down as him and his parents walked into the theater. "I think I'm going to pass out. Seriously. This is the best thing ever!"
"Take a chill pill." Noah laughed as he escorted his family to some empty seats.
"Look at the set! It's stunning." James had large eyes as he was trying to still. Lauren looked at her husband and mouthed Our son is so gay. Noah chuckled as he shook his head.
"Care if we sit here?" Kurt stood in the aisle juggling the children.
"Sit Mr. Anderson!" James squealed.
"Wow." Noah laughed. He was impressed with how excited James had become.
"Baby! Baby!" Lauren reached out for Thomas. Kurt happily handed him over as he sat down with Eliza.
"Daddy made this play." She informed Noah.
"That's what I hear." He said.
"Look at that belly." Kurt chuckled. He couldn't help but to touch Lauren's stomach. If it was anyone else she would have slugged them. But she loved Kurt. "Five weeks left. Names yet?"
"I don't know why boy names are so hard." Noah said, "What do you think, Eliza? What's a cool boy name we can name our baby?"
"Hmmmm…" Eliza thought about it for a moment. "I think you should name him David." Noah looked at Lauren.
"David is actually pretty awesome." Noah chuckled as they settled in their seats. "Auntie Tarrah is going to be amazing."
"Her voice is amazing." James said, "Not as good as yours though."
"Thanks son." Noah smiled.
Five hundred twenty-five thousand Six hundred minutes. Five hundred twenty-five thousand Moments so dear.
"Shhh. It's starting." James whispered. Finn quickly walked down the aisle as the music started to play. He settled down and felt his phone vibrate. He took it out finding a text from Rachel.
"I know you're at the play, but I just wanted to say I miss you and we have a lot to talk about when I get out. It still sucks in here. The headaches and shakes aren't as bad though so I think I'm about over the big hurdle." Finn began to type before the play got further into it.
"Musicals always make me think of you. I cannot wait to see you." He slid his phone back into his pocket as he watched the play.
"Okay…" Blaine whispered. "Come on. Get out there Corey." Blaine took in a deep breath. He watched his kids on stage. He was so proud of them. It was really happening. The crowd was laughing at the right moments and that made Blaine happy.
"How do you document real life When real life is getting more Like fiction each day Headlines - bread-lines Blow my mind And now this deadline "Eviction - or pay" Rent!" Corey moved around the frozen cast members.
"How do you write a song When the chords sound wrong Though they once sounded right and rare When the notes are sour Where is the power You once had to ignite the air.." Mark moved towards Corey. Tarrah crept up on Blaine.
"They're good, Mr. A." She whispered. Blaine looked at her to make sure she was dressed.
"You look amazing." he said. Tarrah posed.
"I'm ready for my close up." She giggled. Then her face grew serious. "Thank you for everything, Mr. Anderson."
"For everything?" Blaine cocked his eyebrow.
"You've made my senior year amazing." She said, "Thank you for the college recommendation. I need one promise though."
"What?" he asked.
"Be in the front row during my first Broadway play." She said. A smile spread across Blaine face.
"I wouldn't miss that for the world." he said as the Tango Maureen ended. The lights dimmed for the set change. He listened to the clapping. "Are you about ready for your big scene?"
"Puckerman's were born ready." She said flicking her curls off of her shoulder watching the stage being set. She took in a deep breath as the lights came up. Tarrah walked out on stage in front of the microphone, already feeling she was Maureen.
"Last night I had a dream. I found myself in a desert called Cyberland. It was hot. My canteen had sprung a leak and I was thirsty. Out of the abyss walked a cow - Elsie. I asked if she had anything to drink. She said, "I'm forbidden to produce milk. In Cyberland, we only drink Diet Coke." She said, "Only thing to do is jump over the moon They've closed everything real down ... like barns, troughs, performance spaces ...And replaced it all with lies and rules and virtual life. But there is a way out …" Tarrah balled up her fists.
"Leap of faith." James whispered rocking back and forth. Kurt leaned over.
"Your son is very gay." he whispered. Lauren let out a laugh.
"Auntie is amazing." James whispered.
""Only thing to do is jump over the moon" I gotta get out of here! It's like I'm being tied to the hood of a yellow rental truck, being packed in with fertilizer and fuel oil, pushed over a cliff by a suicidal Mickey Mouse! - I've gotta find a way…" Tarrah threw her arms up.
Success! The crowd was roaring. Nothing went wrong. The children were perfect. Blaine was so incredibly proud.
"It was amazing!" Kurt cheered as he ran up to his husband. He threw his arms around him and hugged him tightly, "It was done PERFECTLY!"
"Thank you." Blaine grinned proudly.
"Auntie Tarrah!" James ran up to her and gave her a big hug.
"How did you like it, Jimmy?" She asked.
"It was art." He said spinning around. Finn walked up to Blaine and patted him on the back.
"That was great…For a musical." He said.
"Thanks. I'm just so happy it's over." Blaine admitted, "Until next year." "Enjoy your summer first, Man." Finn said, "It's going to be wild with the kids." Blaine wrapped his arms around Kurt again. He didn't even want to think about planning another play. He was going to enjoy his new baby and his daughter. He was going to try to relax. He was going to have an amazing wedding anniversary. He was just going to be him.