5YL Let the Encore Commence

Part 47

Keeping true to their word, Blaine and Sebastian spent the remainder of their time in the city that day with Sebastian's family and their friends. While they all wished they had more time, they understand why Blaine and Sebastian were leaving for vacation when they were. Although they were going to be gone, it didn't mean things didn't need to be done in the meantime. So, it wasn't surprising that by the time Rachel had join them, she and Blaine snuck away to talk. For as much as Kate and Victoria had taken care of, the entertainment was essentially Blaine's responsibility and he didn't want to risk leaving anything to chance.

By the time the two of them returned home, they were only going to be getting a few hours of sleep before the alarm went off, as they had an early flight. Even with them having an early flight, it didn't stop their parents from getting up Thursday morning to see them off. "Promise us, you'll get some rest once you get settled." Kate said to them as Sebastian yawned.

"I promise." Blaine told her as he gave her a hug. "The point of this trip is for us to relax and unwind, re-energize ourselves."

"Sounds like a perfect plan." Victoria replied. "You'll call us once you land?" Sebastian glanced at Blaine who smiled.

"We will." Sebastian said before giving her a hug. "Just don't expect more while we're gone."

"We never do." Xavier told him prior to giving him a hug, as Blaine hugged Patrick. "Next call we'd expect, is once you come home."

"Exactly." Patrick said. "Now, do you still need me to pick you up at the airport when you come home, and by home I mean to Ohio?"

"If you wouldn't mind." Blaine replied, before he and Sebastian hugged the other's parents. "But we can talk more about that once we get back." Just then, the bell rang, signaling the arrival of their car. "Don't forget to set the alarm when you leave."

"We won't." Patrick assured him, before Sebastian opened the door. "Enjoy yourself!"

"We will." Sebastian said as he and Blaine picked up their suitcases. "Ready to go Killer?"

"Absolutely!"

Once the two of them were on their way, Xavier closed the front door and relocked it. "Much as I wish they weren't leaving today, they need this, especially after dealing with my brother." Once he spoke, Victoria placed her hand on his arm. "While I hope his intention is sincere, his timing is questionable and I'm not the only one that feels that way."

"Right now, we need to take it at face value, yet at the same time not let our guard down." Victoria told him. "And that's how Sebastian and Blaine intend to handle the matter, which I feel is the right decision."

"Agreed." Patrick said as the four of them headed into the family room. "If they only ever expected the worst, neither of them would ever be able to relax or enjoy themselves."

"Something we know they know how to do." Kate added. "While I didn't understand how at first, I now do, as they don't let the outside distractions take away from what truly matters to them."

"Which is one another." Xavier said, to which they all agreed. "Now, do any of you have any clue where they are going?"

"According to Blaine, the only one that knows outside of him, is Scott as it's the only way he'd allow them to travel without him." Kate replied. "Which makes me believe, they truly intend on relaxing, as Blaine knows he needs to be honest with Scott. It's one thing to not want him around, another to risk their safety."

"Good point." Victoria replied before getting up. "Since it seems we're not heading back to bed, I'm going to make some coffee, I'll be back soon."

Shortly after she left the room, Xavier took a deep breath. "Is there something we should know?" Patrick asked as they looked at him.

"No, and honestly for the first time in a long time I'm not worried about what might happen next."

"Couldn't that be due to the fact Kurt's in the middle of a psychiatric evaluation?" Patrick replied to which he nodded. "Same, as one could only imagine how he might've reacted to the press Sebastian's graduation garnered.

"That was a bit much, but they handled it well." Kate added. "While the attention seems a bit much to us, it doesn't seem to faze them in the slightest. It probably helps the photographers weren't pushy."

"That's because anyone who covers them knows if they push, Scott will put an end to things before Blaine or Sebastian even have the chance." Xavier said.

"Vincent really chose well when he picked Scott to be lead Blaine's security detail." Patrick told him. "Not only is he excellent at what he does, he understands Blaine and what he needs, even if Blaine doesn't always know it."

"Such as sending Cole to look after Sebastian." Patrick nodded. "Seeing Cole waiting for him, no longer fazes Sebastian, as he knows if he's around, there is a good reason for it. Or any of the other guys for that matter."

"Goes to show they have a better grasp on all this than we probably ever will." Kate said in response. "And I'm okay with that, at least as long as they understand it's still a bit strange for us."

While the parents talked, Sebastian kept looking over at Blaine once he realized they weren't heading to JFK as he expected. "B, where are we going? Blaine." Sebastian said as Blaine attempted to not let their destination slip as he'd succeeded so far. "Blaine."

"You'll know soon enough." Blaine replied as he took ahold of his hand, while turning to look at him, seeing the curiosity on his husband's face.

"I'm not asking for our destination, I've given up trying to get that out of you." Sebastian told him, earning a smile from Blaine who managed to not cave, not matter how tempted he was. "I'd like to know where we're heading now, as…" Sebastian stopped mid-sentence once he saw they were heading towards the tunnel. "If we're heading where I think we are, I must say, this is the last thing I was expecting."

"Ever think that was the point." Blaine said before leaning over to kiss him. "While there's being responsible, there is also something to be said for enjoying the perks of not only one's labor, but of success."

"Are my ears deceiving me, or did you just openly admit you're successful?" The next sound heard in the car was Blaine's laughter. "It's about damn time Killer." Sebastian told him before kissing him.

"You're being ridiculous, as I'm aware of the success I've achieved, even if I down play it."

"You wouldn't be you if you didn't, yet it's nice to hear you own it occasionally, even if it's only to me." The next thing Blaine did was blush as he saw an all too familiar look on Sebastian's face. "What's with the modesty B?"

"I should've known that's where your mind would go once you knew."

"And the thought didn't cross your mind?" Instead of more bashfulness, a less than innocent smile appeared. "That's more like it."

"We are off to celebrate our anniversary after all."

"The first of many." Sebastian added while slipping his hand out of Blaine's and onto his thigh, causing his smile to grow.

"Exactly, and regardless of what some might believe, you're not always in the instigator in the aspect of our life."

"Very true." Sebastian said while sliding his hand up, his patented smirk on his face. "Yet right now, I'm definitely instigating, as I couldn't imagine a better way to start our trip than renewing our membership in a certain club. What do you say B?"

"I think it's something to think about."

"Think about?" No sooner did the words come out, did Blaine laugh due to the expression on his husband's face. His response found him pressed against the door, with Sebastian leaning over him, causing him to laugh even harder. "Our sex life is not a laughing matter B."

"I know, but your reaction sure is." Blaine said before pressing a kiss to his lips and slipping his arms around him. "And here I thought I'd surprise you with some spontaneity after we boarded, to renew said membership. You ruined that."

"Not my intention, but you had to know the thought would cross my mind the minute I found out how we're traveling." Blaine nodded, while feeling one of Sebastian's hands slip beneath him and then grab his ass. "I promise I'll make it up to you. How long is our flight?"

"A little more than four hours, which is why we're leaving as early as we are, didn't want to waste the day." Blaine replied. "And once we land, we have ample privacy, all while having breath-taking views."

"Every bit of that, sounds perfect, especially since I'll be sharing it with you." Blaine then felt Sebastian's nose trail along the outer edge of his ear. "You, Blaine Anderson-Smythe, complete me. With that said, I intend on showing you in every plausible way, what you mean to me."

"And you me." Blaine said as he leaned his head to the side, which Sebastian took full advantage of. "We, we need to behave, it won't be long till we arrive." Sebastian hummed in response, and Blaine simply closed his eyes, trusting Sebastian wouldn't push the moment knowing time was not on their side.

While their friends and family knew they were going away, it wasn't something they even hinted at to anyone else. Though among Blaine's fan base, the speculation was pretty strong that they'd be going away for their anniversary, particularly since Sebastian was done with school. That speculation ended up getting confirmed, but not by a photo posted by Blaine, but a photographer who caught the duo boarding the private jet. No sooner did the photo appear online, did the media pick it up, and begin to wonder where the two were headed.

The timing of the photo was less than optimal, at least for one family as Burt and Carole were heading to Columbus that day for a family session. Shortly after walking into the kitchen, Burt could tell something had happened due to the look on Carole's face. "Do I even want to ask what's going on?"

"I think it's best if I show you." Carole replied while handing over her tablet to him.

"Private jet huh, so much for Blaine being grounded." Burt stated as he handed it back to her. "Or success, not having changed him. The boy I knew never would've done that."

"The boy we knew, this wasn't an option." Carole reminded him. "While he had dreams, they were a bit more realistic, private jets, were more a dream of Kurt's, along with red carpets."

"Everything Blaine now has." Burt said to her. "Yet…"

"It's one thing to be jealous of the fact he has those things, it's another thing to believe they should be his." Carole told him before he even had a chance to begin making excuses for Kurt's behavior.

"You sound like the therapist."

"Maybe, but he's right, and deep down you know it. You just hate seeing Kurt this way."

"I didn't raise him this way Carole."

"No one thinks that, heck, even Blaine knows that, as he's said as much. What Blaine's called you out on, is the fact you make excuses for Kurt's behavior, when there aren't any." She replied. "I understand where you are coming from, wanting to protect him, but…"

"I need to let him deal with the consequences of his actions, I know." Burt told her. "But how does one sit back and watch their child suffer."

"You need to keep things in perspective." Carole reminded him of what the therapist had said earlier that week. "Particularly since Kurt knows how to play on your emotions. Think about it Burt, at one point you had accepted he'd brought this one himself, yet…never mind." She said before turning to finishing making up her cup of tea for the drive, not wanting to make him feel worse.

"I know you're right, it's just hard, especially when one is constantly reminded of how good life is for Blaine and Sebastian." He replied. "Do you think I didn't see those pictures from Sebastian's graduation? We might live in a Midwest, but even I know graduating from Columbia Law, is quite the accomplishment."

"I never thought I'd ever hear you compliment Sebastian."

"While I don't like him, I can't deny the fact he's smart, too smart for his own good if I do say so."

"You've also stated that for the most part, he's kept quiet unless he's provoked. And knowing how Kurt feels about them, he was given plenty of opportunities to tell you, and Kurt, what he thinks." Carole then reached over and placed his hand over his. "Given what I've heard about him, I doubt he minced words."

"That's one way to put it. I get that he's angry, but he wasn't around for it."

"True, but neither were you." Carole reminded him. "Yet like you he's a part of it now, and he's going to fight for the one he loves."

"I'm Kurt's father."

"And he's Blaine's husband."

"He wasn't when this all started."

"Does that really matter?" Burt shook his head, much to her surprise. "Remember, we're supposed to focus our attention on Kurt, not Blaine and Sebastian."

"Today's just a bad day for that photo to come out."

"Why is that?"

"Because I'm pretty sure Blaine is going to be one of the subjects brought up today, and…"

"If he is, I'm sure his therapist is aware that a picture of this nature tends to get a reaction out of Kurt. Whether you like it or not, Kurt's feelings about Blaine are going to be addressed before he gets released."

"Released, right, sent to jail is more like it." Burt said to her. "And before you say it, I know, he brought it on himself as he was warned." He then pulled his hand away before taking a deep breath. "I just want to know what happened to my son!"

"That's what the doctors are trying to figure out, and hard as it is for you to accept, there is more going on than Kurt's mere jealousy of the life Blaine and Sebastian have." Carole told him. "Now, are you ready to go as the last thing we want to be, is late?"

"I'm ready, time to find out if he's made any progress since our last visit." Tempting as it was for Carole to comment, she refrained as she was more focused on the doctors figuring why Kurt was acting this way, versus his behaving being under control at this point.

Unlike their previous session with Kurt and his therapist, they were making their way into Columbus during rush. Thankfully, they'd taken that into account and still managed to arrive with time to spare. Upon making their way in, they went to sign-in and Carole paused when she spotted the receptionist. "You went to McKinley, didn't you as you look familiar to me?"

"I did." Marley replied, causing Burt to tilt his head. "Marley Rose."

"You were in the New Directions, weren't you?"

"I was." Marley said as she attached her visitor's wristband, before attaching Burt's.

"Why didn't you say anything when you saw my son?" Burt asked upon setting the pen down.

"Because it was clear when he looked at me, he didn't recognize me." Marley stated. "It was probably for the best though."

"Why do you say that?" Carole asked.

"Because word has it that anyone who had a friendship with Blaine at any point, he doesn't look too kindly upon them." Marley told her.

"Mind me asking where you heard that?"

"I heard it from Kitty, who dared defend Blaine online after one of Kurt's outbursts."

"So, this isn't about any of the former New Directions who are still friends with Blaine?" Burt asked.

"No, as that has been made clear from the videos that have made their way online. Rachel, Sam, Santana, all have been on the receiving end."

"They weren't innocent."

"If defending Blaine means they weren't innocent, then yes." Carole then looked at Burt, as it was evident where Marley stood on the matter. "I'm sorry, that was uncalled for."

"No, as you're entitled to your opinion on the situation, as everyone who knows them has one." Carole told her. "Just keep in mind, no one outside of the two of them know the complete story."

"I'm well aware of that." Marley replied. "Now, you'll be going through those double doors and then taking an elevator up to the third floor. From there, make a right and go to the end of the hall, Dr. Brady will be waiting for you."

"Thank you Marley." Carole said before she and Burt headed for the doors. Once they were through them, she looked over at Burt who seemed off ever since he learned who she was. "Care to tell me what's on your mind?"

"How about the fact Kurt was in one of his moods when I checked him in, and…" Burt paused as they waited for people to exit the elevator before continuing. "Might've had a reaction when one of Blaine's songs came over the speakers. I don't like that someone he knows saw it."

"Has it gotten out that he had another of his moments?"

"Not that I know of." Burt replied. "Also, I don't like that someone who knows him, and the others, knows where he's at."

"If it makes you feel any better, neither LeRoy nor Hiram, or Maribel have said anything to me." Carole told him. "The only thing they are aware of, at least that I know, is that Kurt was sentenced by Judge Watkins, nothing more."

"Well I hope it stays that way, one has to know the others would have a field day with this."

"Maybe, or they could be grateful Kurt's finally getting help, if it means he'll stay away from Blaine and Sebastian."

"You don't know them Carole."

"Neither do you, you only know who they were in high school, not the adults they've become. While you might not like what they've had to say about the situation, it doesn't mean they haven't grown up. You yourself said Sebastian wasn't who you expected."

"True."

"The same goes for those that were once friends with Kurt. And like it or not, you know Sam Evans has grown up and become quite the young man."

"Doesn't give him the right to say some of the things he said."

"Again, simply because you disagree with him, doesn't mean he wasn't in the right to say them."

"That's wonderful advice Mrs. Hummel." Dr. Brady said as they were talking as they approached. "Particularly before you head in for your session. Now remember, the point of this session is to help not only Kurt, but the two of you handle what's going on with him."

"Does that mean you have an idea now?" Burt asked.

"We do, though we've yet to address a major issue for him."

"You're referring to his ex-husband." Carole said to her.

"I am, as while we haven't addressed Blaine specifically, Kurt's brought him up on numerous occasions, along with his husband."

"Hearing that, I should probably tell you Blaine and Sebastian were in the news today as they were spotted going on vacation." Burt told her.

"I've been made aware of that, as the coverage of Blaine has been an issue for him on numerous occasions."

"It's not going to stop."

"I know, which is why we're going to have to come up with a way for him to handle it, which won't be easy given the underlying issue."

"Which is?"

"One thing at a time Mr. Hummel, you'll know soon. Now please make your way inside as Kurt will be here shortly."