5YL Let the Encore Commence
Part 79
Although it took a bit of persuasion, Sebastian managed to convince Blaine to not call Sam since their guests would be arriving shortly. Yet knowing his husband as well as he did, Blaine knew something was off, to which Sebastian could only answer, they'd talk later. While it put a bit of a damper on Blaine's mood, Sebastian knew once Jeff and Morgan arrived, the text wouldn't be so prevalent in his mind. Once they were all settled with a drink, as dinner finished cooking, Jeff stretched his arm along the back of the couch. "Now that we're here, care to tell me what this is all about as Morgan implied there's more to this than us having dinner before things kick off for the summer." He then watched as Blaine and Sebastian looked at one another, smiling as they did. "Seriously guys?"
"Yes, there is a reason beside what you implied for us inviting you over." Sebastian told him.
But before we say anything, this conversation needs to stay between the four of us, at least for the time being." Jeff glanced over at Blaine who nodded, and then at his wife who did the same thing. "I mean it, you can't even tell Nick, which I know won't be easy for you."
"This sounds serious, are…"
"We're fine, but right now the less people in the loop, the better." Blaine chimed in with before taking a sip of wine.
"Then whatever you have to say, will stay between the four of us, until you say otherwise." Jeff replied. "So, what's going on?"
"We met with a lawyer, recommended by my Dad to, find out what we need to do to hire a surrogate." Sebastian sad in response, watching Jeff's expression change as he did. "We know certain channels need to be followed, but, given B's profile we need…"
"To ensure it stays a private matter." Jeff finished for him, and they each nodded. The next thing they witnessed was Jeff getting up off the couch to give them each a hug. "So, you guys are really going to do this?"
"We are." Blaine told him.
"While I'm touched that you guys trust us enough to share, why…" Jeff then looked back at Morgan who was smiling. "Wait, I think I need to sit down." Sebastian laughed, while Blaine simply shook his head as the scope of the situation hit him. "What's the timeline for all this?"
"Right now, I'm a little more than halfway down writing my next album." Blaine told him. "Meaning, we're going to start heading into the studio between weekend shows. Then once the summer is over, we'll be basically in the studio full time till it's done."
"But if the process goes as smoothly as before, we could be done before Christmas." Morgan added, before quickly apologizing, which Blaine said wasn't necessary.
"From there, it isn't long till it's released, and then tour plans begin." Blaine continued. "The scope of the tour shouldn't be all that different from last time, but I do want to streamline it a bit, along with adding a couple more breaks."
"Alright, wait…"
"I think he's figured it out." Sebastian teased, earning a giggle from Morgan. "B's plan is that once this tour ends, they're at home for about two years, similar to this go. Meaning…" He didn't even finished as Jeff turned and kissed Morgan. "I think he approves."
"I think so too." Blaine replied before excusing himself to check on dinner. He'd only left the room, when the kiss ended, leaving Jeff to only find Sebastian left in the room.
"Sorry about that." Jeff said to him, before taking a sip of his wine as well.
"Don't be, as we didn't mind, and I'm sure Morgan appreciated your enthusiasm."
"I did." She replied. "What they didn't mention, is once we have the tour schedule set, we'll know when we can start trying."
"Meaning, we don't have to wait till it's over?" She nodded. "But…"
"I wouldn't be the first musician to become pregnant on tour. It's just not something to start the tour being, as there's no way I'd make it through. While that might sound selfish, I…"
"It's not selfish at all, as you love what you do." Jeff said, before kissing her once again. "Luckily, you work with someone who understands the balance of work and family."
"Damn right I do." Blaine replied as he walked back into the room. "In case either of you were wondering, Vincent knows our plans, as they needed to be considered when the planning begins. I made it clear, I want to be home for the first couple of years. But, that doesn't mean we won't start work on the next album during that time."
"So, it wouldn't be all that different from this time around." Jeff stated, which Blaine confirmed. They then watched as he raked his fingers through his hair. "This is a lot to take in, but, in a good way. I mean, when we were home last weekend my Mom asked…"
"It seems to be the Mom thing to do after you get married." Sebastian light-heartedly replied. "Yet with what our loves do for a living, it's not a simple answer."
"That was actually brought up, but I reminded my parents, we wouldn't be the first couple to start a family in this situation." Jeff then looked between the two of them. "You mentioned Xavier, so…"
"The rest of them don't know." Blaine told him. "We felt it best to know what we had ahead of us, before even broaching the topic. I mean, they know we want kids, but starting the process is another story. Not to mention, with everything else going on right now, it was best to wait. Now you know why we don't want you sharing this with anyone else."
"Completely." Jeff said to them. "Are you going to keep it quiet throughout or…"
"We haven't gotten that far yet, but you know us, so…"
"Family and friends only." Jeff replied. "I don't blame you. While Morgan gets noticed when we're out, it's nothing compared to what the two of you deal with. Plus, I have a feeling this isn't something you want, you know who finding out about before it's done."
"Something we've taken into consideration." Sebastian said as he slipped his arm around Blaine who'd moved to sit on the arm of the chair he was seated on. "What you guys don't know, is things got so crazy in court awhile back, Judge Watkins amended the order to protect any children we bring into our family." A statement which got all of Jeff's and Morgan's attention.
"The judge really doesn't trust him, does he?" Morgan asked.
"Not one bit, as he's attacked practically everyone close to us. It's almost…"
"Blaine, none of us hold either of you accountable for anything he's said." Jeff reassured them. "He already had issues with a majority of us, being close to you simply amplifies it. Hell, Rachel gets to two-fold because she's not only close to the two of you, but…"
"Engaged to Thad." Blaine finished.
"Exactly, yet you know she wouldn't change things for anything."
"I know, but she shouldn't be collateral damage either."
"B, the only reason she's in that situation, is she saw him for the bastard he really is and let him have it." Sebastian reminded him. "While Rachel and I had our issues in the beginning, rightfully so, no one tells her what to do. Hummel showed his true colors, and she reacted as one would expect her to."
"You sound like Santana." Blaine replied before pressing a kiss to his temple.
"I will take that as a compliment."
"Good, because it was one." He then looked over at Morgan. "Once we have a better idea of everything, I'll fill the others in. Right now, there's so much going on and…"
"You don't want to chance anyone slipping, I get it." Morgan told him. "You tell them when the time is right for you. We appreciate you giving us an idea of a time-table, because I know how quickly time gets away, especially once touring gets involved."
"Exactly. There is already so much happening this year, that we felt it best to tell the two of you because you've made no secret of wanting a family."
"Neither have the two of you." Jeff replied. "But everyone has to understand, it's going to happen when you want it, not before."
"Precisely, and as B stated, there is already a lot going on this year." Sebastian told him. "Although it might seem far away to others, we're all aware of how quickly things can fall into place." Upon hearing the timer go off, Sebastian excused himself since Blaine had gone previously. Once he was gone, Blaine couldn't help notice the way Jeff was looking at him.
"Something on your mind?"
"Strange as this may sound, I'm glad to know you guys aren't letting this crap with Hummel stop you from doing what you want." Jeff told him.
"Not strange at all, as we took all that into consideration." Blaine said in response. "Sure, I don't like the idea of our kids being caught up in the chaos, but we're not putting our life on hold because he can't deal with us being together."
"Good, because the topic has been discussed." Jeff replied as Morgan got up to stretch her legs, walking towards the piano. "Before you ask, I've only mentioned it to Nick, and well, my parents. Who still don't understand how your parents and Sebastian's have held it together as well as they have."
"They present a united front, but they definitely had their moments, trust me." Blaine then turned his head as he caught a glimpse of Morgan with a piece of music he'd left on the piano. "It's not finished, but do you want to hear it?"
"I'd love to." Morgan asked as Blaine and Jeff headed towards the piano. "Is it for the album?"
"Bas thinks it should be."
"No bias there." Jeff teased as Blaine took a seat, setting his wine glass down in the process.
"You sound like B." Sebastian said as he joined them, before telling them dinner should be ready in about ten minutes. "For the record, since I know the sound he's got in mind for the album, I wouldn't call it bias." With that said, Blaine began to play and it wasn't long till Morgan was exchanging looks with not only Blaine, but Sebastian, and Jeff.
"If that's a hint of what you've got in mind for a sound, I can't wait to hear everything else you have written to this point." Morgan told him once he finished. "How long have you been working on this?" When he bowed his head, her attention went to Sebastian. "So?"
"B."
"A few days ago."
"Further proof of how ridiculously talented you are." Morgan replied.
"It's not finished."
"Still."
"You're not going to win this one B, and for the record, I agree with her, but you already know that."
"I do, but doesn't mean I have to agree."
"Agree to disagree." Sebastian said before reaching out for Blaine to take his hand. "Shall we?"
"We shall."
Once Jeff and Morgan headed home, Blaine reached for his phone, yet Sebastian took ahold of his hand before he could grab it. "The two of us need to talk." Sebastian told him, before guiding him towards the couch, then encouraging him to sit down. "Remember how you sensed something was off earlier." Blaine nodded. "After seeing Sam's text, I called him to find out what was going on."
"Bas."
"Hear me out B." Sebastian said in response, yet to let go of his hand. "After talking to Sam, we, we realized it was better if I told you what was going on, before getting details from him."
"What's going on Bas?" He paused long enough, for Blaine to scoot closer. "What's wrong?"
"There's no easy way to tell you this, but, Carole left Burt."
"Say that again."
"You heard me B, she left him." Sebastian replied as he kept a close eye on his husband. "Something happened in court today to push her over the edge."
"I guess that's why she wanted to talk with Sam." Blaine said before taking a deep breath. "You don't think…"
"If that had anything to do with it, she wouldn't have waited." He quickly replied. "I know you had reservations after the fact, but, that information merely showed who Kurt actually is. If you saw her when I presented the envelope, you'd know she's not blind to what's happening. Like anyone else, she wants answers to better understand."
"Is Sam sure?"
"Yes, he saw her leave the house with a bag, as well as Emma."
"Did we…"
"Blaine, whatever is going on in that home is happening because of Kurt's lies, and Burt constantly making excuses for him, regardless of the evidence." Sebastian told him. "If she had issues with you, or us, she wouldn't be volunteering at the foundation."
"Still. I need to talk with Sam." Sebastian nodded before letting go of his hand.
"Text him first Killer, he might be busy." He then watched Blaine glance at the clock, before reaching for his phone to send the text. After it was sent, Blaine sat back down beside Sebastian, who slipped his arm around him. "Don't blame yourself, okay."
"Easier said than done." Blaine told him before looking at his phone. "I can't believe it came to this."
"I bet people had similar reactions when you left Kurt." Upon hearing Blaine sigh, Sebastian tugged him closer, till he was resting his head against his shoulder. "Think about it B, she's had to deal with a lot the last few years, not all of it surrounding you."
"Rachel."
"Exactly." Sebastian said as Blaine glanced at his phone. "It hasn't been that long."
"I know, but he usually replies rather quickly. Maybe I should…"
"You need to give him time B, like I said, he could be, busy." This time the inflection in Sebastian's voice didn't go unnoticed as Blaine's expression changed. "Now, you get it."
"I do, but you're one of the last people I expected to hear make a crack about Sam's sex life."
"He's got the night off, Courtney's got the night off, it's a logical conclusion. Not to mention, when I brought up you might want to talk, he got quiet." Sebastian replied. "While he's teased us before, he's not going to outright say he planned on getting a bit of action tonight."
"True, it's a fine line." Blaine told him, before pressing a kiss to his cheek. "After getting to spend some time with her, she's everything Sam said. I'm really happy for him, them."
"Me too. Hopefully they'll be able to make it out here this summer, so we can spend more than a few hours together without interruption."
"Easier said then done given the schedules involved."
"True, but knowing you two, you'll figure something out." As he spoke, his phone went off, garnering him a look from Blaine. "Relax, it's Thad." Sebastian told him upon looking at the screen. "It can…"
"Answer it, as he typically doesn't call this late." Since Blaine had a point, Sebastian accepted the call. The two only spoke briefly before Sebastian put the phone on speaker so Blaine could hear directly from Thad. "What's so important that Bas thinks I need to hear it directly from you?"
"About an hour ago I called Rachel's Dads because we're figuring out the religious aspects of our ceremony and, Carole is there."
"Wait, Carole's staying with the Berrys?"
"You don't seem surprised."
"Only because Sam told us, or more precisely Bas, he saw Carole leave the house with a bag." Blaine replied. "Does Rachel know?"
"No, she's still at the theater." Thad told him. "According to LeRoy, Carole can no longer fathom how Burt continues to make excuses for what Kurt's done, continuing to do. He's even using Kurt's diagnosis to support his argument."
"Did he share the diagnosis?" Sebastian asked.
"No, and neither did Carole, but they didn't push. I take it the two of you know what it is."
"We do, and it doesn't excuse his behavior. Merely helps one better understand it."
"Are you going to tell Rachel?" Blaine asked him
"I have to, but I don't know how. She loves Carole, this is going to crush her, regardless of the circumstances."
"Get straight to the point." Blaine told him. "From there, she can call her Dad, because knowing LeRoy, he probably didn't share much."
"He didn't. The only reason he had to, is I heard Hiram say something to her along the lines it'll be alright." Thad replied. "Did either of you know what could've sparked this?"
"Kurt had a hearing today after the crap he spewed on Sunday." Sebastian said in response. "According to my Dad, things got a bit ugly in the courtroom."
"I'd say I'm surprised, but I'm really not given everything that's happened." They then heard Thad sigh. "Are you going to be around tomorrow Blaine, as I'm on rounds and…"
"I don't have to head over to the stage till about two, so anytime before then she can give me a call."
"Thank you, because I have a feeling she's going to need to talk to someone with a better understanding of the situation."
"Thank you, but from what LeRoy said to you, you've got a great starting point." Blaine told him. "Plus, if anyone can understand Kurt's antics pushing someone to the limit, it's Rachel."
"True, even if it's not something she likes to think about."
"None of us do, trust me, but unfortunately we can't forget what's happened or what we've been through. We simply have to chose not to have it overshadow where we currently are in our lives." He'd barely finished, when Sebastian kissed him. "If anything else comes up, let us know, okay."
"Of course. The last thing I want is the two of you being blindsided."
"We appreciate that." Sebastian told him. "And while your concern is justified, don't sell your girl short, she's tougher than one might think."
"Don't I know it. Enjoy the rest of your night guys, hope I didn't interrupt anything."
"Thanks, and you didn't." Blaine replied. "Will we see you this weekend?"
"I'll be at the Saturday show. See you then."
"See you there." After Sebastian ended the call, Blaine leaned his head back. "Please tell me this isn't going to snowball any further."
"I don't think it will, but with Hummel, one never knows."
"Tell me something I don't know." Seeing the frustration on his face, Sebastian slowly got up from the couch, then extended his hand. "Join me."
"Join you where?" Blaine replied, while taking ahold of his hand.
"For a bath, as it'll help you relax."
"Do you intend on joining me?"
"Isn't that what the invitation implied."
"Just checking." Blaine said before getting up. "Lead the way."
