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So this chapter sees Hannah, meeting Blaine's brother and his family; and the chaos that ensures there with it being Cooper and his kids!
All the Glee characters belong to their respectful creators; however any other character in this story mentioned have been created by me and cannot be used without my permission - so that means, Hannah, Peyton and all the new Anderson offspring that we are seeing in this chapter; therefore are created by me and cannot be used without my saying.
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Love always,
KJ xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Chapter 13-
Having invited his older brother and sister in law; along with that of their four children over to his and Hannah's house one weekend in February, after getting constant calls from said older brother as to when they were going to get to meet Hannah, Blaine finally invited them over.
Being told to stay out of the kitchen, by his girlfriend; he was sitting in the living room, speaking with Nick over messenger; and was pulled out of what he was doing by Hannah who came in from the kitchen with a plate.
"Can you please try this" said Hannah, sitting next to him on the sofa; as she also picked up what was on the plate and held it out to him.
"What exactly am I trying here?" asked Blaine, looking to her with a smile as he let her put into his mouth; enabling him to then chew it.
"Cranberry Brie bites" replied Hannah, looking to him. "Are they okay?"
"Yeah, great" said Blaine, with a smile to her as he swallowed. "But you don't have to go to a lot of fuss you know" he continued with a laugh. "It's only my brother and that"
"I know, you've said that" replied Hannah, with a nod. "But I want them to like me"
"And they will" said Blaine, with a smile and quickly kissing her. "There is nothing literally they will not love about you"
"I just want to make a good impression on them" said Hannah, with a small smile to him. "Try this one"
"Pookie" said Blaine, with a laugh; as Hannah pointed to another of two more appetizers on the plate she had.
"Please, just tell me if they're okay" said Hannah, looking to him; and Blaine gave a quick nod as he picked up one of them.
"This is?" he asked, as he ate it.
"Sweet Potato and Avocado Bite" replied Hannah, as Blaine chewed; muttering a "That's amazing" with his mouth still full, and Hannah smiled as she pointed to the next one. "And that is a mini Corndog Muffin"
"My brother is going to be thinking that looks like something entirely different" said Blaine, with a laugh as he picked it up, and took a bite out of it and chewing. "But that's good too"
"What will Cooper think it looks like?" asked Hannah, as Blaine finished off the last part of the mini muffin and gave a laugh; placing one of his hands on Hannah's breast.
"Oh my god" said Hannah, looking at him in horror. "They do look like that"
"Yeah kind of" replied Blaine, with a nod and laugh. "But you know what, if you can get through that with my big brother making jokes in regards to stuff like that; you and him will be cool"
"Still I don't want your family thinking I am some sort of horrible little perve" said Hannah, looking to her boyfriend. "I'm not going to serve them stuff that can
misconstrued as being something sexual, especially your nieces and nephews"
"It will be only my brother whose mind will go to that, and it will be the best ice breaker with him" replied Blaine, with a small laugh. "Believe me"
"You're not just saying that" said Hannah, biting her lip and looking to Blaine. "To make me feel better"
"No, I'm not just saying that" replied Blaine, with a smile to her. "Trust me, mon cherie pookie" he continued and quickly kissed her. "They will adore you, okay"
"Okay" replied Hannah, with a quick nod. "I would have thought having meeting your parents would have been nerve racking, but that wasn't; and I am entirely more scared to meet your brother, sister in law, and nieces and nephews"
"You will be fine, I promise" said Blaine, as the doorbell to the house sounded and Hannah looked at him her eyes widening.
"They're early" said Hannah, standing up from the sofa and going to move back towards the kitchen. "I don't have everything ready" she continued and went to hurry away, as Blaine stood up and lightly grabbed her hand, before wrapping his arms around her. "Blaine"
"Hey, breathe okay" said Blaine, with a smile to her and kissing her. "It's going to go great, I have every confidence in that"
"Glad you do" replied Hannah, giving him a small smile. "You should go and let them inside" she continued, as Blaine gave a nod placing another soft kiss to her lips. "I don't want them thinking we're bad hosts"
"No" said Blaine, with a laugh. "Love you mon cherie"
"Love you too, monkey" said Hannah, with a smile; as Blaine took his arms from around her; and Hannah was able to head back into the kitchen.
Giving a laugh as he watched his girlfriend hurry away; he turned to head down the stairs and to the front door, quickly checking his watch and seeing that their guests were indeed about ten minutes earlier than what they had advised them to be, and opened the door.
"Hey Squirt" said Cooper, looking to his younger brother with a smile.
"Yeah, hey" replied Blaine, with a laugh as he took a step back from the door to allow his family to walk inside. "Can you not call me that today"
"Why don't want to be embarrassed in front of the girlfriend, huh?" asked Cooper, with a laugh also as he patted him on the back.
"Yes, I'm sure that is why" said Peyton, with a laugh also; who also was holding their youngest son Damon, who was aged four in her arms. "I've told him already, to be good" continued Peyton, looking to her brother in law. "But it's Cooper, so you know anything can happen"
"Yeah, I do" replied Blaine, with a nod and smile as he reached his hand out to tickle Damon in Peyton's arms; the little boy giving his uncle a laugh and smile; and then looked to his other nephew and two nieces. "You guys, all good?"
"Yeah, we're good Uncle Blay" said eldest girl and oldest overall Meaghan, as she gave him a quick hug.
"That's good" replied Blaine, with a smile to her as he also quickly hugged Colton who was the second born and first boy, who was nine; and then the second girl and third born, Rhiannon who was seven, as well. "So, come on upstairs and meet Hannah"
"That is why we're here, Squirt" said Cooper, looking at his younger brother; and then seeing the look that he was getting from Blaine, laughed. "I mean, Blainers"
"Better" said Blaine, with a laugh. "That nickname I don't mind. But like I said refrain from using the nickname Squirt, please"
"Yeah, especially explaining to Hannah, why you have it as well" said Cooper, with a laugh; as they started up the stairs to the second level and main living area.
"Why?" asked Colton, looking to his father and then uncle. "How come you gave Uncle Blay that nickname?"
"Because, he use to love running around naked when he was little" replied Cooper with a laugh; as Blaine looked to him in horror. "And since he also refused to wear a diaper, well you can imagine what would happen then there"
"He use to pee everywhere" said Rhiannon, with a laugh; and Blaine looked to his niece.
"Do you want to know some disturbing stories about your father?" he asked, as he also looked at the other two of the older children as well. "Because them, I have plenty off"
"You do and you die" said Cooper, looking to his younger brother.
"Well stop telling stories about me" replied Blaine, looking at his older brother in return. "And I won't have to tell them stuff about you"
"Fine, shutting up" said Cooper, with a nod as they got up the stairs; and the six guests looked around at the place that Blaine was now calling home.
"This is a really nice house Blaine" said Peyton; and Blaine looked to her with a nod.
"Yeah it is" he replied. "This is the living and kitchen area on this level" he said, pointing in the direction of both areas. "And then upstairs is two bedrooms and two bathrooms; with a third bedroom down on the bottom level through the garage; which we both use as the office room"
"Look at you Mr Domestic and stuff" said Cooper, with a laugh; as Blaine looked to his brother and gave a laugh as well.
"Yeah" replied Blaine, with a nod. "Never thought this would be me; but I love it"
"And speaking of that" said Peyton, looking to her brother in law with a smile. "Where would be this girl you love?"
"Umm, in the kitchen" replied Blaine, with a smile to her. "She's kind of being having a mini freak out about all of you being here, and kicked me out of the kitchen and is madly cooking away in there"
"I'll go and talk with her" said Peyton, with a small laugh. "Assure her we're not to be afraid of"
"Just through there and to your left is the kitchen" replied Blaine, with a smile and nod; as Peyton handed Damon over to Cooper and walked in the direction of the kitchen.
"We'll come too Mom" said Meaghan, following her along with Rhiannon. "And help as well, so Hannah doesn't have it all to do"
"Okay" replied Peyton looking to her two daughters with a smile; as they walked.
"So little brother" said Cooper, as he walked over to the sofa in the living area and sat down. "Let's talk"
"Okay" replied Blaine, with a laugh as he walked over the arm chair in the living area and sat in that; and Colton went to sit on the sofa next to his father; before Damon decided he didn't want to be with his father, and rather sit with his uncle instead; and the two brothers and two young boys talked, whilst Peyton went to try and hopefully, along with the two young girls; calm down Hannah from her stress out before dinner was ready for them.
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Heading into the kitchen, Peyton looked to her two daughters as they walked. "Be nice okay" she said, as they headed in the direction that Blaine had pointed them too.
"We will Mom" replied Meaghan, with a nod as they entered into the kitchen, as saw Hannah kind of madly placing some of the appetizers that she had prepared and that were ready to a platter.
"Hi Hannah" said Peyton, with a smile; and Hannah looked to her with a kind of bewildered look.
"Oh um hi" she replied, with a smile. "It's Peyton, right?"
"Yes, it is" replied Peyton, giving a laugh. "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you"
"No, it's fine" replied Hannah, shaking her head. "I was just concentrating, that's all"
"Well it smells amazing in here" said Peyton with a smile to her, as Hannah smiled to her and looked to the girls.
"Hi, girls" said Hannah, giving them a smile. "You must be Blaine's nieces"
"I'm Rhiannon, and she's Meaghan" announced the younger of the two girls; and Hannah looked to her nodding.
"It's lovely to meet you both" said Hannah, with a smile to them. "I've heard lots about you from your uncle"
"We've heard lots about you as well" said Meaghan with a smile to her and Hannah looked to her.
"Good things, hopefully" replied Hannah, with a small laugh; as Meaghan nodded.
"And you really didn't have to go to so much trouble here" said Peyton, as she looked at what Hannah had made in the way of the appetizers which she was currently putting to platters.
"It's okay really" replied Hannah, looking to her with a laugh as well. "I actually really like cooking"
"Okay well just as long as you haven't gone to a lot of effort to just impress us" replied Peyton, with a laugh as Hannah gave a small laugh also.
"I might have just a little" replied Hannah, with a smile to her.
"Well it all looks amazing" said Peyton with a nod; and then looked to her two daughters. "Girls, why don't you take this plate; if that's okay with Hannah, into the guys and we'll be there in a moment"
"It's fine" replied Hannah, looking to the two young girls with a nod. "That would be good if you could do that"
"Can we have some as well?" asked Rhiannon, as Hannah looked to her with a laugh.
"Of course you can" she replied, with a smile as Meaghan picked up the platter of the appetizers and Rhiannon gave Hannah a smile and nod; as the two of them headed into the living area of the apartment.
"So is there anything else you need help with here?" asked Peyton, and Hannah looked to her shaking her head.
"No I think I have just about everything done" replied Hannah, as she finished placing the remaining appetizers to the second platter she had out. "I have the enchiladas, both beef and chicken in the oven as well as the rice; and that it all should be done in about twenty minutes, and I have the oven timer set to let me know when it should hopefully all be cooked"
"Okay then" said Peyton, with a smile as she moved to over closer to Hannah, giving her a smile. "Well how about you come into the living area as well, and we can get to know you a little then and you can also get to know all of us"
"Sure" replied Hannah, with a laugh. "That would be nice"
"Good" said Peyton, with her own laugh. "Because it's going to be nice to have a female, besides my daughters, nieces and mother in law that is; to talk to within this family again"
"Yeah" said Hannah, with a laugh. "It will be" she continued as she picked up the platter off the kitchen counter and started heading towards the living area with Peyton, following. "And also for me as well too, my older sister lives over the other side of country; so I don't get to see her often either, so to have another female to talk with will be good"
"Definitely" replied Peyton, with a smile to her and the two females headed into the living area where the guys and children were all talking; and got to know one another some more, before dinner was served.
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Later that day, when the dinner Hannah had prepared was cooked and ready to eat; they were sitting around the dining table; just to the side of the kitchen and to the opposite end of the living room.
"So Hannah, Blaine was telling me over Christmas that your dad work in stocks" said Cooper; and Hannah looked to him nodding.
"He does, yes" she replied. "You're in investments, correct?"
"I am, yeah" replied Cooper, with a nod. "You should give me your dad's phone number" he continued. "And I am sure we can give each other some hot tips as to what is coming up"
"Sure, I'll get it for you after we've eaten" replied Hannah, with a smile to him.
"And also as well if you ever want any tickets to the hockey anytime" said Peyton, looking to her with a smile also. "All you have to do is ask. I always get extras"
"Can't say I have ever been to a hockey match" replied Hannah, with a laugh to Peyton; who worked as a social media content writer for the LA Kings hockey team.
"But it would be interesting to see a match maybe"
"Best sport, ever" said Cooper, with a nod as Blaine gave a laugh.
"Says the guy who can't even skate on rollerblades" commented Blaine, as he laughed; and Cooper glared at his younger brother.
"Don't have to be able to skate" replied Cooper. "To be able to enjoy the game, Squirt"
"I thought we weren't going to call me that" said Blaine, looking to his older brother as Cooper smiled.
"You said I can't skate" he replied. "So therefore I call you Squirt, Squirt"
"I so hate you, sometimes" said Blaine, shaking his head as Hannah looked to Cooper also with a small laugh; knowing the pain of brothers and how annoying they could be.
"So why do you call Blaine, Squirt?" asked Hannah as she took a bite of her dinner, as Blaine looked at her and then to Cooper; shaking his head.
"Don't really remember" replied Cooper, shrugging his shoulders and Blaine let out a small sigh of relief when he realized that his brother wasn't going to tell as to how he got the nickname.
"Yes you do, Dad" said Colton, looking to him. "You said before, that Uncle Blay use to run around naked as a kid and cause he didn't wear a diaper; he'd pee on the floor"
"Colton" said Blaine, looking to his nephew in horror. "Really, you're worse than your father"
"What?" asked Colton, looking to his uncle. "What I say wrong?"
"You weren't meant to say why I call your uncle, Squirt; in front of Hannah" said Cooper, looking to him and then to Hannah who was trying her hardest not to laugh.
"My brother Topher" said Hannah, as she burst out laughing. "Use to do exactly the same thing; and we use to call him the Pee Pee"
"See common thing" said Cooper, with a smile and looking to Blaine; who in turn was glaring at him. "Don't get mad at me because of it; it was Colt who blurted that out not me"
"Sorry, Uncle Blay" said Colton, looking to him. "I didn't realize that Dad, meant to not tell that"
"Yeah, okay you're forgiven" replied Blaine, with a small laugh. "It it kind of funny to think that I did that and loved to run around with no clothes on"
"So it's not something that happens now then?" asked Cooper, with a smile. "When there is no one else but you two around"
"Why would Uncle Blay go around without clothes now?" asked Meghan. "He's an adult not a baby"
"Umm no reason" replied Cooper, with a laugh as he looked to Blaine and Hannah, with a smile; both who were slightly pink in the face from his comments. "So when are you two going to come out to LA and visit with us?"
"Umm, not sure" said Blaine, looking to his brother; thankful for the change in subject matter. "Whatever weekends are good for you" he continued and looked quickly to Hannah. "We can then make it work, right?"
"Yeah, let us know" said Hannah, with a nod as she looked to him. "I would love to go to LA again, it's been way too long since I was last there"
"Okay, well we will definitely make plans then" said Peyton, looking to her with a smile. "And you, me and the girls we can go shopping"
"That would be great" replied Hannah, with a smile also; and they continued to eat and talk; getting to know one another before Cooper and Peyton left the apartment and headed back to their hotel room with their children.
End Note: Thoughts on this chapter - and how Hannah is slotting into Blaine's family; having already seen him be able to slot into hers.
Should have another something updated soon - it's just finding the time to do so; so until then thanks for reading and I will catch you all again soon!
Love always,
KJ xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo