5YL Let the Encore Commence
Part 37
Although they'd been forewarned by Cooper that neither of their Moms were happy about what they'd done, they didn't realize how much till they arrived home. After taking the first flight out, they figured they'd manage to get home before anyone was up, yet that proved to be wrong. Having not wanted to wake anyone, the two set their bags in the foyer, before making their way to the kitchen, where they found their Moms sitting at the island, waiting for them. "Have a nice flight?" Victoria asked as the two looked at one another.
"We did, it was quiet." Sebastian replied as Blaine went to get them each a cup of coffee while Sebastian set the box of pastries they'd picked up on the island. "What has the two of you up so early?" He asked while keeping an eye on their expressions considering what Cooper told them.
"Knew it was our only chance to get answers from the two of you without your Dads running interference." Kate said in response. "While I have good idea what the two of you did, we want to hear it directly from the two of you."
"Also, why this couldn't wait till after graduation." Victoria added. "So, make yourselves comfortable."
"There really isn't much to tell." Blaine replied as he set Sebastian's cup down before him, before taking the seat beside him, across from their Moms. "We did indeed go to Lima so I could have a word with Kurt."
"From what we saw, Kurt wasn't the only person the two of you had a word with." Kate told him, earning a bit of a smirk from each of them.
"Actually." Sebastian said before reaching for a plate as Victoria had gotten some out upon seeing the pastry box. "B had words with Kurt, while we each had a few words with Burt, me more so than Blaine. He didn't take too kindly to the fact we decided to get something to drink at the Lima Bean prior to B's meeting with his son."
"And where does Sam come into all this?"
"He was the neutral party during the meeting, insisted upon by Xavier." Blaine replied before taking a bite of his croissant.
"Sam's anything but neutral dear." Which earn a chuckle from either of them.
"We know Mom, yet given the other options, Sam really was the best choice as it needed to be someone I could trust, who wasn't Bas."
"Why wasn't Sebastian allowed to take part?" Victoria asked.
"Because we felt I'd be a distraction." Sebastian replied while motioning between the two of them. "This meeting wasn't supposed to take place when it did, but given Judge Watkins ruling, it left us little choice, especially given what Hummel said to Patrick."
"Why didn't you tell us you were going?"
"Because we knew neither of you would approve of the timing." Sebastian told them. "We know it wasn't ideal, but we really had no choice."
"It needed to happen before Kurt reports for his evaluation, and then to his work release." Blaine added.
"Again, why couldn't it have waited?" Kate asked.
"Because once we return from vacation, I go back on tour while Bas goes to work and starts preparing for the bar exam." Blaine said in response. "Why do you think we made certain we came back today, because we didn't want you worrying."
"If you'd told us, we might not have worried as much." Victoria replied. "Finding out you were in Lima made us both uneasy. If you'd…"
"Mom, if we told you, you would've done everything in your power to talk us out of going." Sebastian stated. "I know the timing wasn't ideal, but we had no other choice. If you talk with Dad, he can tell you this conversation B had with Hummel, was decided upon a while ago, it wasn't done on a whim. You know him better than anyone, if we'd done something he wasn't aware of, he would've been as upset as you, if not more given he represents us."
"Is there a particular reason you're each being overly vague about said meeting?" Kate asked.
"Yes, because any conversation Kurt and I have, is rather tenacious." Blaine told her. "The difference between now and when he and I were divorcing, I'm less likely to back down, which I didn't when he tries to turn the tables."
"Blaine."
"Mom, we talked about this, remember?" She nodded. "He pushed it too far when he blamed Bas for what happened to Dave."
"What about what Sebastian said regarding his comment to your Dad?" Victoria replied.
"It was the reminder we couldn't put things off, simply because of Judge Watkins ruling." Sebastian told her. "He's become way too cavalier regarding his comments, I mean, god forbid the reporters heard more of that conversation. It's one thing for B to admit he sees a therapist because of what he went through, it's another…"
"To admit I've shutdown completely when triggered." Blaine finished, soon feeling a kiss to his cheek from Sebastian. "And to use that as leverage, shows how little respect he has for others. So much for the guy who was bullied through most of high school."
"I recall saying something similar when the two of you were divorcing." Kate said to him before reaching for a pastry, feeling a bit relieved they didn't shut them out completely. "Any time we spoke to you after you had to deal with him, your emotions were raw."
"Because he not only accused me of things I didn't do, but demanded things he had no right to." Blaine replied. "But now that we're home, the two of you can rest easy since we weren't arrested or anything."
"That's not funny Blaine."
"You can't tell us you didn't fear us getting arrested because Kurt finally did something which made us lose control." No sooner did he finish, they saw their Moms exchange a look. "You just proved my point."
"You had to know we wouldn't do anything to jeopardize my graduation." Sebastian told them.
"We did, but at the same time considering everything that's happened, you each have a breaking point." Victoria replied. "Something which is becoming more and more obvious the longer this goes on. So, he thought of the two of you in Lima without Xavier had us a bit uncomfortable."
"According to Coop, the two of you are downplaying how you felt." Blaine said to them. "How pissed were you really?"
"We might've contemplated flying to Lima." Victoria replied, earning an eyeroll from Sebastian. "This isn't funny Sebastian."
"That would've an overreaction." Sebastian told her. "Let me guess, Dad calmed you down."
"I told her you boys had things under control." Xavier said as he made his way into the kitchen followed by Patrick. "How long have the two of you been questioning the boys?"
"Since we got home." Sebastian replied before shooting his Dad a wink. "They felt the two of you would've ran interference."
"Given we did it all day yesterday, they weren't wrong." Patrick said before ruffling Blaine's curls, then going to pour himself some coffee. "Was the meeting successful?"
"We'll have to wait and see, but he said he understood."
"I don't like the sound of that." Kate said causing Blaine and Patrick to exchange a look.
"I merely reminded him that leaving us alone was not only beneficial to us, but him as well." Blaine replied as Sebastian and Xavier shared a look while Sebastian moved the box towards their Dads.
"Blaine Devon Anderson-Smythe, you're leaving something out." Kate replied causing Sebastian to look at his husband. "This is one time you can't protect him Sebastian."
"Mom, I need you to trust me, alright."
"You're not helping yourself Blaine."
"Dad." There was no missing the look of help in his eyes as he looked at Patrick, knowing his Mom wasn't going to let this go.
"Kate, he's an adult, you need to trust him."
"I do trust him, it's Kurt I don't trust." Patrick then placed his hand on her shoulder before leaning over to give her a kiss on the cheek. "What's going to make this time any different?"
"I played to his ego Mom, as you know as well as I, he really only cares what's in it for him." Blaine said. "If he leaves us alone, there's a chance of him getting hired in fashion again. That would not only get him out of Lima and making more money, but back on the fashion party circuit. All things which matter to him as perception is everything."
"Yet being back in that world, wouldn't there be a risk of him speaking ill about the two of you?" Victoria asked.
"There's a chance wherever he does, but in that industry the chances are high it gets back to B." Sebastian replied. "But given the coverage the order of protection has been given, most would dismiss what he says regarding us. Seeing him as disgruntled since his ex has not only become incredibly successful, but is happily married."
"It's in moments like this, I'm reminded how alike you and your father are." Victoria said as she looked at her son. "You're clearly not going to tell us what happened, yet making a point to ensure you have it taken care of."
"What can I say, he taught me well." Sebastian told her, causing her to look at Xavier who smiled.
"Do you know what they did?"
"I do." Xavier replied. "They consulted with me before proceeding. Now, did Sam have an issue signing the agreement?"
"No, plus Bas went over everything with him, simplified it since it was written in legal jargon." Blaine told him.
"Given what it was, it needed to be."
"He knows that Dad, but he wanted to assure you Sam understood it, which he did. Even you have to admit, some of that language can be confusing." Something which Xavier couldn't necessarily argue with. "Now, since everyone is up early, what's the plan for the day?"
"What makes you think we're done with this conversation?" Kate asked, just as Blaine got up from his seat. "Blaine."
"Need to take this Mom." He said as he held his phone up, before giving Sebastian a kiss on the cheek prior to leaving the kitchen and going outside.
"There's isn't much more to be said Kate, honest." Sebastian told her. "Blaine merely said a few things to Kurt, which couldn't be said before Judge Watkins, things he needed to get off his chest."
"I still don't like it."
"Something we accept, but know Blaine wouldn't have gone to see him if he felt he had no choice."
"He made that clear the last time we spoke." Kate then looked towards backyard where Blaine stood on the phone. "He's just hurt him so deeply, I don't know why he put himself through it."
"To let Kurt know it's one thing to hurt him, but something entirely different to come after those he loves." Sebastian said to her. "It was also a reminder that Blaine's not the same person Kurt divorced, regardless of said moment in court." Just then Sebastian caught a glimpse of Blaine laughing outside. "Clearly, whoever decided to call him this morning has him in a good mood. Wonder who it is?" This time around, Victoria had to still her expression as she was rather certain who Blaine was taking two given quite a few flights were arriving that morning.
So while Sebastian was assuring Kate that everything was going to be alright, Blaine was making certain everything for graduation was on schedule. "Now, there weren't any issue with you all checking in early, as I was assured it wasn't going to be an issue."
"There weren't any issues as we're all checked into our rooms and getting settled." Aurora assured him. "Also, thank you for arranging those show tickets for us."
"It was my pleasure." Blaine replied. "Speaking of, have you heard from Lily yet as there was a something special accompanying her tickets."
"You mean the backstage pass, we've all heard about it. I hope you warned Rachel what she's getting herself into." When Aurora heard him laugh, it was a clear indication that he had. "You didn't need to do all this for us."
"Trust me, it wasn't an issue." Blaine told her. "You did see you also have tickets to one of the late night shows also."
"We did, and again, you really didn't need to do all this."
"It's the least I could do since you all have avoid contact with Sebastian till after the ceremony." Blaine replied. "Speaking of, flying wasn't an issue for you, was it?"
"Not at all as my doctor gave me the all clear. I hope you know how much it means to all of us to be here for Sebastian as we know how hard he worked for this."
"I've got a good idea. I only wish I could've gotten you all into the ceremony."
"You got those in that truly matter Blaine. I can't even begin to tell you how proud our grandparents are of him." Aurora told him. "Which is why I'm glad you chose to include them, for as much as Sebastian may deny it, having them there will mean so much to him."
"I know, which is why I did it." Blaine replied. "I'm just hoping he's not too upset with me for making a bigger deal out of things than he wanted."
"If he gets upset, he's being stubborn." Aurora told him. "Plus, you're merely turning the tables on him, as he pushed you to celebrate your achievements, something you didn't want to do."
"Good point, I might have to remind him of that."
"If he gives you a problem, send him my way, I'll set him straight." Aurora then glanced towards the window where her daughter was looking out at the park, putting a smile on her face. "Before we take Guinevere to the park, I need to ask, is everything alright?"
"Of course, why do you ask?"
"You and Sebastian were in Ohio yesterday and…"
"Yes, we simply had to tend to some business before his graduation."
"Blaine, are you sure as I saw a picture of Sebastian and your ex's father, I know that look on Sebastian's face."
"Bas had the situation under control."
"I don't doubt that." Earning a laugh from Blaine. "It's the fact he felt it necessary to go all Smythe on him."
"I've never heard it referred to as that, but considering I've seen Xavier take a similar stance, I get it."
"Good, then I should also tell you to expect a call from Anastasia as she's equally concerned."
"Duly noted. Now, is there anything outside of our trip to Ohio you have any questions about?"
"Who will be at your home to let us all inside while you're attending graduation?"
"Rachel and Thad, and neither speak French so if you'll remind the other side of the family, it'll be appreciated."
"I will do so, but it won't be necessary as according to Anastasia, her Mom made it clear English was to be spoken at the party since most of the family will be there, along with your friends." She then paused for a moment. "Come to think of it, you might've over done it a bit."
"It was an open invitation, I can't help it that everyone is as proud of my husband as I am."
"Very true." Aurora replied. "Now, how are you making sure he won't accidentally run into us between now and Tuesday?"
"While I have rehearsal on Monday, he does as well. Plus once that's over Victoria's taking him to lunch, where he'll get his first surprise."
"The grandparents." Blaine immediately confirmed her response. "Will you be joining them?"
"Yes, as thankfully my band had no issue with a morning rehearsal."
"And your parents?"
"No, as they felt it best this be a moment between Sebastian, his parents, and grandparents."
"Blaine."
"There's no changing their mind, I told them I had the same conversation with Victoria, yet…"
"You're his husband, not to mention I know for a fact each set of grandparents adore you."
"You sound like Victoria."
"What can I say, my Aunt is a wise woman." Aurora told him. "Are you sure there's nothing we can do to help?"
"I'm positive, but I appreciate the offer. Now go take Guinevere to the park."
"Alright, but should you need anything, please call."
"Will do. I'll see you on Tuesday."
"Till Tuesday." Aurora then said goodbye before ending the call and setting her phone beside her, only to see her husband looking at her. "You had to know I'd ask."
"I know." Byron replied before picking up his daughter who enthusiastically ran towards him. "I was merely surprised you brought it up given how early it is for them. It's not necessarily something I'd care to talk about so early."
"When else was I to ask him, at the party?"
"No, but you might've waited as it's a bit early to talk about something rather serious."
"Well he assured me, everything was alright." A response that earned her quite the look. "He said Sebastian had the situation under control."
"It's not a matter if he had the situation under control, it's what upset him."
"Considering who he was speaking with, it could've been anything given what that family has put them through." Aurora reminded him. "You yourself stated it had to been quite the comment to upset Blaine's father the way it did."
"I know, yet Patrick managed to keep it together, with an assistant from Xavier according to a couple of reports. "But given how quiet they've been about everything, we could easily be jumping to the wrong conclusion."
"Byron, you saw that look on Sebastian's face, it wasn't nothing."
"Then speak with Sebastian, as Blaine wasn't pictured." Byron told him. "Simply remember to wait till Wednesday, as Tuesday is a day to celebrate."
"Fair enough, as they deserve to enjoy this moment." She said, to which he smiled in response. "What do you say we take you to the park young lady?" Once she got excited, it was easier for Aurora to focus on her, than her conversation with Blaine. For as her husband had stated, they had to go off what they're told, not what they assumed was happening.
Meanwhile once Blaine returned into the kitchen, he was surprised to find only Sebastian as the parents headed up to the living room to talk. "Should I bother asking who was on the phone given how quiet our parents got?"
"Probably not." Blaine said before reaching for the rest of his croissant.
"B." Sebastian said while slipping his arms around him. "Might this have to do with my graduation present?"
"Present, what present, as I faintly recall you saying you didn't want anything." Blaine replied before taking a bite, as Sebastian pulled him closer. "Are you implying you want a present?"
"What else could have you so secretive, because I've taken notice you're up to something." Sebastian whispered into his ear while he chewed. "Yet I've been a good boy and not pushed the issue."
"Which I appreciate." Blaine told him before turning his head to give him a kiss. "You'll find out what I've been up to soon enough." He then placed one hand over Sebastian's. "How'd things go in here once I left?"
"Your Mom doesn't trust Hummel, which makes her leery about him leaving us alone, even if it does benefit him." Sebastian replied. "Not that I blame her, I mean, we took a risk Killer."
"I know, but I need to believe he cares about Burt enough to keep quiet, otherwise, it makes me question if I ever knew him at all." He then felt Sebastian's lips against his temple. "Thankfully, we shouldn't have to really concern ourselves with him for the next few months."
"I take it you believe his evaluation is going to take longer than a week too?"
"I do, as right now I'm not even sure he knows why he's behaving this way." Blaine told him as he relaxed in his arms. "My only hope from all this, is he figures it out and we don't have to hear from him again. I know what I said, but…"
"You don't have to explain yourself to me B, I get it, as no one wants to do that, especially to someone they once cared about." Sebastian replied. "What do you say we take our bag up to our room, then come back down and socialize, make up for taking off yesterday?"
"Who are you and what have you don't with my husband?" Blaine teased, causing Sebastian to turn him in his arm. "I think that sounds like a wonderful idea." He told him once they stopped laughing. "I hate that we worried them, as they don't deserve it after everything they'd had to go through."
"It hasn't been easy for you either B."
"I know, but this time, we're the cause of their worry. Much as Kurt was involved in our trip, your initial statement proved true."
"Yet my Mom didn't deny she would've tried to talk us out of it, which was the last thing you needed." Sebastian told him. "The whole thing was a mess, so regardless what we did, we would've had upset parents. I'm simply grateful neither of them yelled, which they easily could've done."
"Agreed." Blaine then pressed up on his toes to give him a kiss. "Now enough about that little side trip, time to start focusing on the fact you're officially graduating on Tuesday." Much as Sebastian tried to hide it, his smile grew. "I'm so proud of you Bas, as you managed to get not only get through Law School, but you excelled in spite of everything we had to deal with."
"Like I said, it gave me something to focus on, versus things which were out of my control." When Blaine went to look down, Sebastian placed a hand beneath his chin and lifted it up. "Don't, as I wouldn't change any of it, due to the fact it means you're a part of my life, in the best way possible. You believe me, don't you?" Blaine nodded in response. "Good, otherwise I'd have to get creative, and with our parents here, it could get awkward."
"You think?"
"I know." Sebastian said while winking at him. "You love me all the same."
"You're right, I do, and I wouldn't want you any other way."
"So, you're content with me being like this even when we're old and gray, yet still devilishly handsome?"
"Absolutely."
"Good, as you're stuck with me."
"And you me."