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Domestic Partners

Chapter 2- Defamation

"Hey, man! How's it goin'?" Sam asked, engulfing Blaine in a hug. "How's Kurt?"

"He's good. We're good. He just published a new chapter."

"Old news. I read it as soon as he updated it. I already reviewed. I'm the one fussing about the fact that he always leaves me wanting more. I hope he doesn't do that to you."

"Uh, Sam, are you asking me if he is a tease because you know that he just doesn't like public displays of affection."

"No, man. I wasn't talkin' about your sex life. Why do you think I supported Kurt when he suggested that you two move in with one another? I'm sorry, dude, but I had to basically sleep with earplugs in and even then, I still heard more than I ever think I'll be able to forget. Who knew that you'd be the screamer in that relationship."

Blaine blushed profusely. "Then what were you asking about?"

"His story. Does he give you spoilers?"

"Of course he does," Blaine grinned. "I'm his beta."

"Is that slang for something sexual, cause if it is, I don't really wanna know the details.

Blaine smiled at his friend. "It means I'm like his editor, kind of like a second set of eyes so that there are no grammatical errors and everything makes sense. He also lets me see the outline for future chapters so that I can give insight into the current chapter he's writing.

"Cool. So, what's going to happen at Acoustics? Are Cam and Shane going to get back together?"

Blaine pretended to zip his lips. "Nope, uh uh. I've gotten myself into trouble before for betraying his trust, and I'm not about to do it again."

Sam attempted to blow a strand of hair out of his eyes before he brushed it away with his hand. "Fine. I'll just have to get my spoilers directly from him. Maybe I can bribe him with some freebies from the last shoot I did."

"Wasn't it for the wonder butt undies? Do you really think Kurt would want those?"

"Well, maybe he's wondered what it's like to have a bubble butt. We can't all have one naturally, like yours. I thought they were all the rage with gay men."

"Um, thanks, I think. So why do you think they called us?" Blaine asked.

"Hey, Blaineydays! Sam," Tina said embracing them each. "Thanks for coming in."

"So what's this about? We aren't, like, still trying to refute Blam rumors, are we?"

Tina laughed. "No, I think the hype involving Blam is mostly over since Blaineydays and Kurt are practically attached at the hip these days. Completely old news."

"So what is it. Do we need to do some reshoots or something?"

"Um, no. Blaine, you and Sam need to meet with Sydney and Quinn regarding a situation that unfortunately involves you.

"I swear I'm not leaking information again," Sam blurted.

"We know," she laughed. "Come sit down," she urged, motioning them into the producer's office.

"Hey boys. How are you?"
"Um, I'm well," Blaine smiled.

Sam pouted. "That depends. Am I fired?"

Sydney laughed. "Of course not. You're my stars. But this does concern the release of a few cast members that you are close too, and so I wanted to make sure that I told you myself."

"It's not Jeff and Nick, is it? We've all been friends since High school, so that might be awkward."

"Um, no. It's regarding your brother, Blaine. Cooper is being written out of the show."

"Wait, why?. He was already downgraded to a reoccurring cast member."

"Yes, and there has been no real outcry from fans about him leaving. And we had to do it to allow Elliott to become a main cast member."

"Have you told him," Blaine asked. "Our relationship was strained enough last season after he was demoted. I really don't feel comfortable telling him."

"You won't have to. He's coming in later so we can break the news."

"And it comes with good news as well. Sydney made some calls, and he has an audition for the newest Michael Bay movie," Tina added.

"Really! That's incredible. He'll love that. I'm almost jealous," Blaine said. "Can you get me a cameo?"

"Me too?" Sam asked.

"Wait, Blaine. It's not so simple. The filming is happening in Los Angeles. Cooper will have to relocate while they are filming. Would you be ok with your brother living on the other side of the country?"

"As long as he's happy," Blaine replied. "I'll miss him, of course, but being in a movie is his dream. I can't take that opportunity from him. When is his last episode?"

"We will film his final scene later today. That's one of the reasons that we called you two in. Here are your scripts. Why don't you two learn your lines while we discuss all of this with him."

They both nodded. "Thank you," Blaine added.

" There's something else," Quinn spoke up.

"I'm not going to have to kiss any more dudes, will I?" Sam asked.

"No. But I wanted you to know that part of the reason we had to release Cooper is that "Partners" has been named in a lawsuit." Sydney said.

"Wait, are you serious?" Blaine asked.

"Wow, who would do that," Sam asked.

Sydney sighed. "Mr. Smythe. He alleges that was unfairly terminated for the leak when there were other cast members responsible as well."

"That's awful. What are you going to do?"

Quinn frowned. "Well, that's the problem. We have insurance to cover the studio. But Sebastian has filed multiple suits. One of those is against you two."

"Wait, what?" Sam asked. "I don't understand. He's mad about a suit."

Blaine shook his head. "No Sam. He's suing us. What is his claim?"

"Libel and defamation of character which he sites as the cause of his termination."

"Quinn, do we need to hire counsel?"

"No. Because it all involves the show, our lawyers will take the case. But they are going to have to have to do some thorough research to make sure that there's no proof to the claims Sebastian is making. Sam, we already have access to your Tumblr page, and we have all of the documents for the leak investigation, so aside from a deposition, Sam, your part should be relatively painless. However, Blaine, things will not be so simple for you. Sebastian claims that you were leaking information as well."

"But I wasn't-"

Quinn shook her head. "I'm sorry, Blaine, but Sebastian states in his suit that you were divulging information to a writer the entire time."

"Quinn, it was Kurt. And I didn't tell him any spoilers."

"I'm sorry, but the emails you two exchanged will most likely be subpoenaed, and we need to speak to Kurt."

"Why?" Blaine asked.

"Because he's been named too."

Author's Notes: I hope that you guys enjoyed the chapter. I'd love to hear your thoughts.