Something as simple as a phone call can change your life forever. When sudden tragedy strikes, NYU professor Blaine Anderson needs to learn how to move forward and not let the weight of the world crush him to pieces. But comfort can come from the most unexpected people, and even from one of his own students, Kurt Hummel, who may need some comfort of his own.

At 30, Blaine has everything he dreamed of as a teenager. Great friendships, starring roles on Broadway, all of his dreams except love. Then his older brother, Cooper, comes up with an insane new plan: a starring role on The Bachelor, the first gay bachelor looking for love. Klaine endgame. The Bachelor!AU. Rated M for later chapters.