5YL Let the Encore Commence

Part 68

Considering how long the previous day was, Patrick was a bit surprised upon opening the door to find Scott and Marcus. After stepping aside to let them in, he didn't get a chance to ask what they were doing there, as Blaine and Sebastian came walking down the stairs. It only took one look at the two of them to know something wasn't right, as Blaine looked angry, while Sebastian looked perturbed. "Thought the two of you intended on spending the day at home before heading back to New York." Patrick said to them.

"Something came up we need to take care of, once that's done, we'll be back." Blaine replied as he toyed with the USB drive in his pocket. "We don't fly back till late, so you'll get plenty of time with us."

"Blaine."

"Dad, it's better if you don't ask questions."

"That's what I was afraid of given each of your demeanors." Patrick said before looking at Sebastian. "I take it you know what he's going to do." Sebastian nodded. "Anything the two of you can tell me?"

"It's probably best if you…" Sebastian didn't even get to finish as Cooper came around the corner tablet in hand.

"Did you see what Hummel did?" Cooper blurted out, only to see Blaine rake his fingers through his hair, and Sebastian rub the back of his neck. "I take it you did."

"Santana called us, told us Jordan was a firsthand witness to one of his outbursts, which unsurprisingly, JBI captured on video." Blaine told him, before looking at his Dad. "I know Mom's going to want to read about the benefit, just, try and stop her from clicking on any other news related to me and/or Bas."

"Why Sebastian?"

"Hummel called me a son-of-a-bitch, upon other things."

"I take it, that's why you called Xavier?" Sebastian nodded. "I will do what I can, but it won't be easy."

"We know." Blaine told him, before looking at Cooper. "That goes for you too, Mom doesn't need to deal with this shit. Do you think you and Whitney could possibly help Dad distract her?"

"We're getting married in a few weeks, easily done Squirt." Cooper said before giving him a hug. "I'm sorry you two have to continually deal with his crap."

"Thank you." Blaine replied, then looked at his Dad. "We'll be okay, but we need to get going as we've got a bit of a drive ahead of us."

"Call me when you're on your way home."

"We will."

Much as they wanted to drive themselves, this was one of those times Scott said no, insisting he drive them. Once they were settled into the back of the SUV, Sebastian turned to look at his husband. "Are you sure you want to do this?"

"If I don't, what was the point of what I did a couple of weeks ago. He'll simply continue running his mouth."

"He's already going to hear it about what he said about me, regardless of how lame his insult was." He then gave Blaine's hand a squeeze. "Rachel's back in New York already, this won't faze her, as she already knew he'd be pissed."

"Pissed or not, he wasn't supposed to talk about her, and he happily ran his mouth about not only us, but her, to Puck and Mercedes." Blaine replied. "Thankfully, nothing he said came as a shock to Jordan. The problem is, JBI captured their entire conversation."

"Jennifer didn't seem to be concerned."

"I know, because he's said worse about us and is merely coming off as a disgruntled ex. Has Santana heard back from Marley yet?" Sebastian checked his phone, then shook his head. "I'm not surprised, because if it wasn't for Santana's call, we probably would've still be in bed. What the hell is everyone doing up so early anyhow?"

"Cooper's internal clock is screwed up."

"That's not who I was talking about and you know it."

"For a lot of them, the past couple of days have been quite the wake-up call for them regarding what actually is going on." He continued before looking at his phone which had gone off. "Santana wants us to know Marley called her, said Puck tried calling her, but she didn't answer."

"Probably a wise decision given his mood in the video." Blaine replied. "Here I thought Kurt's time in treatment was supposed to help him."

"No, it was about finding out if there was a root to his problems, deeper than they thought." Sebastian told him. "His issue isn't one that can necessarily be helped with medication B. It can be controlled, but the tendencies are still there and…"

"We're clearly a bigger trigger than his doctors realized." Blaine said to him, before pulling up the Lima Herald on his phone. "Did you finish the article?"

"There's two full pages of coverage B, it could've been anything."

"Then we better figure it out, as I have a feeling there is more to this situation than what JBI captured."

"Isn't there always."

While the two of them tried to figure out what caused Kurt's tantrum prior to Mercedes and Puck's arrival. Santana was pacing her kitchen as Jordan was on the phone with her boss who had JBI's latest blog brought to his attention. "Nothing he said, was anything we didn't already know." Jordan told him, as Maribel brewed another pot of coffee. "Blaine's ex has issues with his success, and anyone that seems to side with him, is a target. Mercedes Jones crossed him, by performing at the benefit. It doesn't matter it was for a good cause sir, he sees it as she chose Blaine over him."

"Is this what you were dealing with in New York before Kurt left?" Maribel asked Santana who was now leaning back against the counter.

"This is tame in comparison." Santana replied. "You really haven't seen Kurt angry, till you see him lash out at Blaine and Sebastian. The best moments were when Sebastian remained calm, which only pissed him off more."

"And Blaine?"

"Depended on the situation. I still have problems forgiving myself for not seeing what he was going through."

"It's hard to see, when it's the last thing you suspect." Maribel told her. "What you're feeling, is no different than what others close to him feel, including his parents. Kate's spoke of it often, how she should've pushed more when things didn't seem right to her. Yet in the end, giving him the space he needed, was what sent him into his parents' arms." She said while placing a hand on hers. "Have you thought about going to talk to someone again, maybe a support group?"

"Given how many times I've been photographed with them, a support group wouldn't be the best place to go." Santana replied, before a faint smile crept to her face as Jordan smiled at her while rolling her eyes at whatever her boss was saying. "It shouldn't be this hard Mom."

"It's difficult, because you care about Blaine, and hate that he still has to deal with Kurt, even though he's moved on with his life. He and Sebastian looked so happy last night, so in love."

"It's because they are." Santana replied. "Regardless of what Kurt's done or tried to do, he never managed to drive a wedge between them, they're stronger than ever."

"All the more reason for the rest of you, to stay out of this, not make matters harder for them than they already are."

"Mom."

"Mi hija."

"It's not that simple Mom, I feel like I owe it to Blaine."

"Did Mercedes and Puck tell Jordan anything new?"

"Just that Kurt believes Marley told them he was in treatment, but they insist it was Azimio. And I know they're telling the truth, as Marley didn't tell anyone outside of me." When her Mom tilted her head, Santana nodded. "I know Mom, as does she, but she was so angry that day and trusted me."

"Who else did you tell?"

"Thad, Wes, as I felt they needed to know."

"Santana."

"I know, but considering how Kurt had gone after Rachel, Thad deserved to know."

"And Wes?"

"His guilt is ten times what either Rachel or I feel about not being able to protect him, or sensing something was wrong."

"Wes respected Blaine's decision."

"He was guilted into it Mom, it was the last thing he wanted to do, yet, he did it anyway because he wanted to make Kurt happy."

"No matter how it made him feel." Santana nodded. "Blaine's got such a big heart, but he needs to look out for himself too."

"He does, at least now. It's why he was so adamant about standing up for himself, and his relationship with Sebastian in the beginning. For once, he was doing what made him happy, screw anyone who tried to ruin it." She then giggled, catching her Mom a bit by surprise. "From the first moment I saw them together, I saw how truly happy he was, and it made me smile. He didn't give Rachel's objections a second thought, Sebastian made him happy, and that's all that mattered. Three plus years later, they each still have the same look in their eyes."

"All the more reason, to let them handle things their way."

"We have, for the most part." Santana admitted. "At times, it's more difficult than others, like on Friday and Saturday."

"What does that have to do with Kurt?"

"Mr. Schue thinks Blaine's being too hard on Kurt, which is part of the reason he's such an ass to him. The other, Blaine's more talented than Mr. Schue will ever B, Derek said so himself."

"You're on a first name basis with Rachel's producer?"

"That's a conversation for another time, and one you're better off having with Rachel." She said just as Jordan set her phone on the island. "How'd it go?"

"He wants me to keep an eye on the situation, doesn't want us getting scooped by some blogger." Jordan replied.

"He didn't scoop you, you wouldn't have reported something like that." Santana said in response. "JBI is all about getting hits, and anything relating to Blaine, will bring them.

"I know, but given the history between the parties involved, he wants me to keep alert." She told her, before tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "Have you heard from them?"

"Sebastian texted, said they were heading this way, but didn't say much else. So much for spending time with their family."

"I think by now, the Andersons and Smythes understand." Maribel chimed in. "Doesn't mean they're happy about it, but they understand." She then looked at Jordan. "Considering what happened, were you able to get the tire fixed?"

"I was, and Mr. Hummel didn't seem to realize I was the one that went to speak with Mercedes and Puck." Jordan told her. "Pissed as I was about the flat, it put me in the right place, at the right time. Only wish I'd gotten there soon, to see Puck throw Kurt up against the wall." This time when Santana laughed, her Mom wasn't surprised. "I think it's time you fill me in on the rest of the pieces that came into play."

"You have time, as your Dad won't be back from playing golf for at least another hour."' Maribel said to them. "But Santana, remember what I said, don't impose yourself in this battle, let Blaine and Sebastian handle it."

"I'll keep that in mind."

"Santana."

"Mom, we know better than to stick our heads in where they don't belong, as Blaine and Sebastian will be the first to let us know we overstepped."

"I just don't…"

"I know." Santana replied, before kissing her on thee cheek. "Tempting as it is to involve myself, I know they have it under control. Call us when Papá comes back." Once she agreed, Santana and Jordan went off to talk, as Jordan was right, it was time for Santana to fill in the blanks regarding the new names she heard.

Considering everything that had occurred, it didn't take much convincing on Burt's part to get Carole to agree to come into the shop to help, at least till Kurt calmed down. "Has he calmed down at all?" Carole asked shortly upon her arrival, since Kurt was nowhere to be seen.

"Last time I checked on him, he was ranting about Rachel having the Warblers join her for a song, is that true?"

"It is, and they sounded incredible." Carole told him. "And before you ask, she asked the Warblers to join her, before everything else happened. She asked them, not only because what she needed, is their strong suit, it was a nod to Thad, and her love for him."

"So, it wasn't about Blaine."

"No."

"Thank you."

"For?"

"Coming, as I know I've given you no reason to help me." Burt told her. "It's just, I feel so helpless."

"Now you know how I feel." Sebastian said, as he'd walked into the shop, prompting an exasperated sigh from Burt. "Where's your son?"

"You're not supposed to be near him."

"I know, but his lawyer knows I was coming, or we were." Sebastian replied. "You see, Blaine's out in that SUV right there. We felt it was better if I came in first."

"I'd rather have dealt with him." Burt told him.

"I don't doubt that, yet it's not your call." Sebastian replied. "Now, where is the drama queen?"

"Anything you can say to him, you can say to me."

"Why do you want to know Sebastian?" Carole asked, knowing this back and forth would never step.

"I wanted to remind him of a deal he made with Blaine, rather recently in fact, which he broke."

"He…"

"What's the meerkat doing here?"

"Nice to see you too Kurt, but clearly you forgot what Judge Watkins told you." Sebastian said rather calmly. "You're not supposed to call me that anymore. Your memory is quite the problem as of late, isn't it?"

"What the hell are you talking about Smythe?"

"Anderson-Smythe." Sebastian replied, this time a bit smugly. "Do you remember the terms of not only your divorce, but the order of protection which was put in place against you?"

"Of course I do."

"Again, lapse of memory, because if you did, you never would've ran your mouth to Mercedes and Noah. You see Hummel, it was stated, you're not supposed to talk about Blaine or I, period, yet you did. Then, there's the little agreement you made with my husband, a matter of weeks ago, which you violated. You know what that means, right?" The last bit accentuated by him dangling the USB drive from his finger, which Kurt tried to take from him, clearly remembering what Blaine had said to him. "Now Kurt, that wasn't very nice."

"Give that to me you son of a bitch!" Which only made Sebastian laugh, as he closed his hand around the drive.

"Not happening, and for the record, do you really think we only have one co…" Sebastian stopped as a customer walked into the shop, leaving Kurt to suck it up as Carole took care of them. Once the customer was taken care of, their conversation resumed. "As I was saying, we have more than one copy."

"What are you talking about?" Burt asked.

"Your son knows exactly what I'm talking about, and he's only got himself to blame. You just can't let go of your jealousy, can you?"

"I'm not jealous of you."

"Never said me, as it's a known fact, I'm referring to Rachel." Sebastian replied. "The same Rachel, who Blaine made part of your little deal, since she never should've been caught in the middle to begin with?" Reluctantly, Kurt nodded, when all he wanted to do was grab the USB drive out of his hand.

"What's the point of all this Sebastian?" Burt asked, as it was obvious Sebastian was enjoying dragging this out.

"The point is, your son broke his agreement, and now he has to deal with the consequences of said action."

"Blaine would never do this, this is all you." Kurt said to him.

"Remember, I wasn't in the room, this was all between the two of you." Sebastian replied. "Blaine warned you, and you didn't listen, simple as that."

"You really haven't changed, have you?"

"I'm merely the messenger, since Blaine's more likely to draw attention."

"Aren't you worried about someone seeing you here?" Kurt asked.

"No, as we made sure JBI got a nice little scoop to keep him occupied, and no one else would give this town a second look." Sebastian replied, as the bells on the door sounded, and Marcus made his way inside. "Let me guess, he's getting impatient."

"Not quite, he wanted me to remind you of what you agreed to, seems he thinks you're having a bit too much fun." Sebastian laughed, causing Marcus to smile.

"Let him know I haven't forgotten, and he's right, I'm enjoying making him squirm." Sebastian told him, before looking at Kurt. "Hope your pity party was worth it, because I'm sure your psychiatrists are going to enjoy dissecting it."

"You son of a…"

"Kurt." Burt stated, as he placed his hand on his shoulder. "Sebastian, if there's something you have to say to me, just say it, otherwise leave." He then turned to take an envelope from Scott. "Here's just a bit of the proof of what Kurt was up to while he married to Blaine. If you doubt the authenticity of it, a few of the parties will happily confirm what was happening, their numbers are attached."

"What if I told you I don't care?"

"I'd say, you're only lying to yourself." Sebastian then looked at Carole, who took the envelope from him. "That envelope, will prove that Kurt constantly lied to you when he was divorcing Blaine, as he was anything but faithful to him."

"No different than what was going on between you and Blaine." Kurt stated.

"For the hundredth time, nothing was going on between me and Blaine." Sebastian replied. "But, it's nice to hear you admit to what you did." He then looked at Burt and Carole. "I think you'll be particularly interested in the picture from what would've been their first wedding anniversary. Needless to say, he wasn't with his husband that night."

"I think you should go." Burt told him.

"Very well, as we have a couple more stops to make while we're in town." Sebastian said before looking at Kurt. "You should know, this doesn't absolve you from your agreement with Blaine. Should you violate it again, he will drop the bigger bomb, the one you were so eager to get your hands on earlier." Sebastian didn't say another word, simply turned and walked away, with Marcus following behind. For any doubts Kurt might've had that Blaine was with him, they were confirmed as Blaine was visible when Sebastian got into the SUV.

"Care to tell me what that was about?"

"Nothing." Kurt muttered, while looking at the envelope in Carole's hand.

"Kurt."

"Forget about it, okay." Kurt replied, before making his way behind the counter. "You can leave that envelope here Carole."

"I don't think so." She told him. "It's coming home with me." She then looked at Burt. "I know why you said what you did to Sebastian, just don't prove his statement to be true. It's one thing to protect Kurt, it's another to be made a fool in the process."