A/N: Wow... It has been a while since I got this story updated on FFN! I'm so sorry for the delay. The last week was surprisingly busy, and I just kept forgetting to get a new chapter up. So here I am with part 2 of the 3-part anniversary saga! I hope you enjoy! Thank you all so much for reading and please feel free to leave comments or follow along for updates in the coming days/weeks/months!

"Sam Evans, how the heck are ya?" Sam opened his arms just in time for Burt to catch him in a massive hug after walking into the garage. He jumped in surprise as someone else grabbed him from behind.

"Did you think I'd miss a chance to see one of my boys," Carole asked as Sam pivoted around so the three of them could share an embrace. "Now step back and let me look at you."

The woman Sam thought of as a second mother smiled softly as she completed a head-to-toe inspection. "It looks like you're doing well, honey. We miss you here though."

Kurt tapped his toes dramatically. "Obviously he's doing well, Carole. Rachel, Santana and I generously taught our fellow Lima expats everything we know. Success was all but guaranteed under our wings. Now we'll be collecting repayment from them for life."

"They did a pretty good job getting us set up. But Blaine and I miss seeing you," Sam admitted. "We'd love to take you out for breakfast one morning before we head back. That way we can fill you in on everything."

Carole nodded. "That sounds wonderful. But right now I think it's time for a musical number. So if you'll follow Burt and I, we'll take you to the stars of the hour." The older woman grabbed Sam by the hand, and Kurt covered his eyes as they walked further into the garage.

Sam gasped when Kurt pulled his hands back.

"Surprise," Quinn shouted. She and Puck were sitting in the back of a vintage car. "I didn't want to tell you in case it didn't work out, but I moved heaven and hell to get here for spring break. That way Mr. Schue had another set of eyes for regionals prep. Tina, Mike and Mercedes promised to come back for the actual competition."

Tina opted to spend spring break with Mike in Chicago instead of joining the rest of the group in Lima. The duo had recently gotten back together, and Sam knew they were still working out a plan to handle the distance. They figured a week without outside interference from the notoriously nosy New Directions would be good. Meanwhile, Mercedes was deep in the process of recording her debut album. Apparently she'd had a writing session on the books that could not be moved.

"What's up, bro." Puck waved. He had his guitar in one hand and the other around Quinn's arms. Of course, Blaine described them as a real-life Danny and Sandy; they fit the bill even better than Marley and Jake.

No matter how many times life tried to pull them apart, these two kept coming back to each other. Sam also knew firsthand how Puck had changed for the better to earn Quinn's trust again. Just like Danny, he'd softened himself. Meanwhile, Quinn had taken on a bit more of an edge so that she could stand her ground.

They even looked like they'd dressed for the part: Puck was wearing a leather jacket and Quinn had on a demure skirt and sweater-set. "Hope you're ready for this one."

It took Sam a moment to pick up the timeless melody, but he smiled as Puck strummed out an acoustic version of "You're The One That I Want." Quinn looked at her boyfriend lovingly as they crooned the lyrics.

"Yes I'm sure down deep inside. You're the one that I want. Ooh. Ooh. Ooh, honey."

Sam ran up to kiss Quinn on the cheek after the final notes faded out to silence. "That was amazing!"

Puck wrapped his arm around Sam's neck and playfully rubbed his hair. "You know I wouldn't miss a chance to play a love song for some of my favorite gays," he joked. Sam didn't even bother correcting him. Technically, he identified as bisexual, but Puck was Puck after all.

"Now we're supposed to give you this and come with to the next location."

He handed over another envelope, which Sam excitedly ripped open.

Sammy,

I hope you already knew that you're the only one I want in my life. If not, now you do. You knock me off my feet every day.

Where are you headed next? Well, we shared a game-changing kiss here. You made me feel like royalty, and your performers are going to share a number from the King of Pop. Who are they? I won't name names, but you'll be seeing another McKinley Titan and Cheerio…

"So where are we headed?" Puck grinned knowingly.

"Puck, Quinn, Kurt, it's game time. We're going to the football field, and we're leaving now!" Sam waved goodbye to Carole and Burt before running out to the car.

The blonde flashed back to graduation day as he and his friends walked onto the field. He remembered how good it felt to have made it through high school and ended with Blaine by his side. That's why he couldn't resist sweeping his boyfriend into a kiss. It was a moment of pride and pure joy.

His eyes lit up as they settled on the next set of performers. "Blaine picked the best person to sing Michael Jackson," Sam crowed at Artie. "And Kitty Cat. You need to come spend another weekend in New York with us. My man here misses you something wicked."

Sam knew how excited Artie had been at the prospect of spending time with his girlfriend this week. They were doing an incredible job making it work between New York and Ohio. Sam and Blaine were secretly impressed by them.

"Oh, hey Coach!"

"Pumpkin! We need you out on the field this year," Beiste said. "I swear these boys aren't half as good without you calling the plays. Come sit up in the stands with me. These two recruited me to press play on the music."

"If it isn't my favorite former stripper," Kitty waved as she hopped off Artie's lap and got into position. "We're ready whenever you are."

After everyone got settled, Beiste pressed play and Sam jumped in surprise as the timeless beats of Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel" blasted from the overhead speakers.

"Kitty demanded mics so that everyone in the building would hear," Quinn explained as they started singing. "I swear that girl is almost as big of a diva as Rachel." Sam nodded before directing his attention back to the field where the Cheerio was executing effortless flips while delivering pitch-perfect vocals.

"I've never felt so in love before. Just promise baby, you'll love me forever more. I swear I'm keeping you satisfied. 'Cause you're the one for me. The way you make me feel."

Sam jumped down from the bleachers after they finished. Kitty ended sitting in Artie's lap, so it was easy to sweep them both into a grateful hug.

"That was incredible, guys. I've never heard that as a duet before."

Kitty rolled her eyes. "Why am I not surprised? I'll have you know that Britney Spears performed it with the King back when we were all babies."

"Yeah, man." Kurt added. "Now you have this King and Queen doing it big for you. Here's your next clue, by the way." Sam grabbed another envelope.

Blonde Chameleon,

I can't find the words to tell you exactly how it feels to be with you. MJ came pretty close though.

Where to now? You'll find your next performance where we were crowned royal couple. I hope you'll recognize the song and performers from that night, too.

"We're off to the gym, guys."

Coach Beiste led the way up and explained that Blaine had recruited her to keep Principal Sue in control. "That lady is wilder than a bull who just saw red. But don't worry, I'm going to cause a distraction on the other side of the school so she doesn't ruin anything. You enjoy the rest of your performances now, Pumpkin. And come visit me this week."

Everyone waved as she lumbered off toward the principal's office. After she rounded a corner, they headed for the gym. Sam's eyes lit up as they settled on Jake and Marley.

"If it isn't the man who sang our first dance as royal couple and his incredible girlfriend who helped sing our first ever slow dance. I've missed you guys," Sam fist-bumped Jake and picked up Marley before executing a tight spin. "I already know what you're singing and cannot wait to hear it."

Marley shyly directed Sam to stand exactly where he and Blaine had danced that night. Then she ran back and stood with Jake in front of a shared microphone. Puck snuck behind them and played guitar as they sang Sam Smith's "Latch."

"You lift my heart up when the rest of me is down. You, you enchant me even when you're not around. If there are boundaries, I will try to knock them down. I'm latching on, babe. Now I know what I have found."

The whole time they sang, Sam recalled the euphoria of being with Blaine at prom. The rush he'd felt when he'd first seen Blaine in his tux, the surprise of winning prom court and the perfection of their first time later that night.

"Prom was unforgettable," he said. "Thank you guys so much reminding me of that moment."

"It was our pleasure," Marley said as Jake pulled another envelope out of his pocket.

Sam Evans,

I've latched on to you, and I'll never let go. Every day I recognize how lucky I am to call you mine. There's only one more performance to go before we're together again.

Where will you find it? Here's a hint: Our relationship became public here, and this couple helped make it happen.

Sam didn't say anything. He just turned toward the auditorium. He knew Santana technically found him and Blaine in a closet backstage, but that hadn't exactly counted as their official unveiling. After all, the entire glee club had already known…

No. Sam and Blaine became official when Sam kissed his boyfriend after they won regionals. And he knew exactly who he'd find on the stage.

"I'm so glad you could make it, Trouty," Santana grinned wildly. "It's about damn time you came to see your Relationship Fairy Godmother."

"Yes, we've already spent the morning giving each other a bunch of lady kisses up here. My tongue is getting tired," Brittany added from where she sat on a stool.

"Straight up exhausted," Santana added. "Ironically, it's the only straight any of us are. Luckily we aren't too tired to put on a show. And you'd best consider yourself lucky, Guppy Boy. I wanted to debut a new version of 'Trouty Mouth.' Your overly excited thoroughbred of a boyfriend strictly forbade it because he doesn't believe in letting me have any fun. However, he did agree to let Britts and I sing one of our special songs for you."

Sam made himself comfortable in a seat as Santana called the band out. "Pretend they aren't even here," the girl said. "That's what I always did in the choir room."

Santana's joking tone changed as she grabbed Brittany's hands in her own. Together they broke into a soulful version of Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird."

"And the songbirds are singing like they know the score. And I love you, I love you, I love you like never before."

There were tears in Sam's eyes before the song finished. Once it was over, he jumped up and broke into applause.

"I'm so happy you didn't sing 'Trouty Mouth,' Santana. Seriously though, thank you so much for sharing that with me. It was beautiful."

"Yeah, yeah. You and Blaine do make up the second-best glee couple so this was the least we could do. Britt has your last clue, and she kept it somewhere extra safe." The blonde pulled it out of her bra and handed it over.

My Love,

I promise you eternal care. Now I have one last performance for you.

Come and find me in the spot where our relationship first started in every way. This is where I met you. This is where I learned you loved me. This is where we grew and changed and learned how to be ourselves. This is where we became a teenage dream. I know you know where I am. I'm waiting for you. I love you, I love you, I love you like never before.

Sam knew exactly where he and his friends were headed next.