Summary: Sebastian is determined to find out two things…what his father and Trent are talking about and what is going on with Blaine. Fortunately, he's about to get the answers to both.

Warning: Homophobic slur used

Even though they had to keep their voices down (Izzy had fallen back to sleep rather quickly), Sebastian and Trent had a good time on the drive to Lima. They gossiped about everything and everyone at Dalton and then shared their most embarrassing moments. Sebastian admitted that he had had a celebrity crush on the guy who played the Flash, until he realized that basically meant he had a crush on himself. Trent admitted that he had been in love with the same girl since he was five, but was firmly stuck in the friend zone. Before Sebastian could have him explain why that was embarrassing, they reached their destination. However, it wasn't the destination Sebastian expected.

"Why are we at the Motta's?"

"You need to talk to your mom. We've discussed this."

"My mom is here?"

"Just get Izzy."

When the front door opened, Sebastian's confusion only heightened when he saw Blaine's father standing there "Mr. A? What are you doing here?"

"We're here to help your mom" Charles Anderson said as he showed them in.

"We?"

Charles laughed and gave him a pat on the back, while taking Izzy from him "Your mom is in Robert's office and yes, we will be here when you're ready."

Sebastian was on autopilot until he opened the door to Blaine's uncle's office and indeed, his mother sitting there "Come here my Darling Boy" she said as she patted the couch cushion next to her. He did what she asked and when he was seated, she took his hands in hers "I'm so sorry."

"Me too, I shouldn't have run off like that."

"You are right. You shouldn't have, but that is not what I was referring to. I'm sorry that I wasn't paying attention. I didn't notice that my Darling Boy had become an amazing young man."

"Mom…"

"Hear me out, Sebastian. The moment you were put into my arms, I told myself that I had three jobs. They were to love you unconditionally, to give you the life you deserved and to keep you safe. When Sierra told me Julien was looking for you, I panicked. The thought of him seeing you scared me to my core. I am not saying that fear is gone, but it was not fair for me to say you had to sacrifice your happiness for my piece of mind. I have something to ask and I want an honest answer. When you were narrowing your choices of universities, was your decision of Columbia based on Blaine's desire to go to Julliard? You were adamant about applying to Stanford."

"I only wanted to apply to Stanford as my So I never have to see Blaine again school after what I did to him. I was sure he was going to go to NYADA with his ex and I thought the best thing for him would be for me to be on the other side of the country. Sam let it slip that Julliard was Blaine's school of choice when we were at the hospital waiting for B to wake up. Mom, choosing Columbia was me not letting Blaine influence my decision. I've wanted to go there since I was old enough to know what college was."

"Ok, then." Juliette stood, and since she still held her son's hands, he rose with her "Let's go join the others."

"Others?" Sebastian still didn't know what she was talking about but followed her until he found himself in the Motta's living area, and yes, there were others. Not only was Blaine's dad in the room, but also Blaine's mother, Cooper, Robert and Trent. There were two other guys, but neither was the one he expected "Where's Blaine and who are you two?"

Cooper laughed as he had never seen Sebastian this off-center before "Blaine kicked everyone but Sam and the cooks out of Breadstix for an hour and no, none of us know what's going on. And that's Cameron, or Cam, and Daniel, never Dan. It would be best if you let us explain what's going on before we formally introduce you."

"Formally?"

"Seb, hear me out first." Sebastian sat down next to his mom to listen to what Trent had to say. "After I got back to Westerville on Valentine's Day, I dropped Doug off and then went to talk to your dad. After that car ride we had, I was really concerned. When he told me about your mom and Stanford, I asked why they just hadn't asked Robert to get you a body guard."

"I don't need a body guard."

"Sebastian, until a few days ago you had a bodyguard, you just didn't know it. Because we had no idea at the time why Blaine reacted the way he did to seeing Stafford's picture, and the fact that he had threatened to kill Doug, I assigned guys to watch everyone associated with Blaine or Doug that night" Robert told him. "As things calmed down, we gradually took them away. Daniel's been with you for weeks."

That was surprising. Sebastian knew he had seen him around, but had not put things together. "And you? Cam, right?"

"I've been with Blaine since his attack three years ago."

"Does he know about you?"

"Who do you think taught him to box?" Cam gave him a smile, indicating he knew boxing was the cover for what really went on.

Sebastian turned to his mom "So, you're saying that you have no problem with my going to Columbia if I have a bodyguard?"

"No, I'm saying I will still be nervous but I am willing to give this a try. Are you?"

"Are you kidding? Fuck yeah, I'm willing to give this a try!" Sebastian hugged his mother and then realized… "Oh, Mrs. A, sorry about the F-bomb."

Pam Anderson tried not to laugh. While she really did not like that word, it amused her to watch Blaine's friends trip over themselves when they realized what they had said "It's ok, Sebastian. I understand…this time. Now, I have a favor to ask. Don't tell Blaine until after Regionals. He had a really rough morning while the sentencing was taking place. It took a lot for us to agree to leave."

Her husband added "You will need to tell him something because your demeanor has drastically changed in the last five minutes." That did get a laugh out of everyone because they had all noticed the same thing. "Just say it's a family thing and you'll tell him the whole story when you can, which is the truth. Speaking of Blaine, our hour is up. Trent, can you go tell everyone in the other room that we're ready to go?" Then Charles looked over at his eldest son "Plus, I'm pretty sure Cooper is about ready to burst being out of the restaurant with 50 people showing up in 3 hours."

"You know me well, Dad. Although, it's now 60 people. Blaine added some pretty interesting names to the guest list, and I even added one of my own."

Back at Breadsticks, Blaine had excused himself to take a call from Beat "Bull shit! The reason you're not here is because you're afraid of Tina."

"Can you blame me? After what Sam said happened when he told her that Mike was my boyfriend? I at least owe him dinner one night when we're all in LA. Or maybe a new guitar? Oh, I know Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Maybe he'd like to meet them?"

"Drum, relax, Sam volunteered to tell her...but hell yeah to the Tim and Faith thing."

"Maybe I'd be more relaxed if I hadn't just spent the last hour begging my mother not to be her overdramatic self when she meets Mike. And speaking of my mother, she said she had no problem getting you studio time while we're there but you know what that means. She wants to see the webcast. Have you told anyone what this is all about besides me and Sam?"

"Sugar. She was so upset after family therapy, I had to tell her. At least she only has to keep this secret for a few more hours. And I have no problem with your mom watching the webcast. Maybe my announcement will make her realize that I'm serious about this."

"Yeah, good luck with that. Bud, I know you need to get back to Sam but did you talk with Dr. Shepard about Tommy like you planned?"

"Yes. Yes, I did."

Earlier that morning…Motta House, Uncle Robert's Office

"I'm sorry, Blaine. I wish I had some words of wisdom for you but I don't." Dr. Shepard had never felt like this with a patient before. He wasn't able to think of a word to describe the feeling…inadequate was the only one that seemed close.

"If it helps, I do feel better. I didn't know if this was the right time to talk about Tommy with everything I have going on, but I had to make him part of this day."

"How many people know all of this?"

"My parents, my Uncle Robert, Wes, Beat and Sebastian's dad are the only one's that know the whole story...and you."

"There's three, four, maybe five big names missing from that list."

"Cooper?" Dr. Shepard nodded. That was the missing name that surprised him the most. "Doc, remember this all happened when Coop and I basically had no relationship. He came, but wasn't there if you know what I mean. Cooper 2.0, the one that's here now, he may know but if he does he hasn't said anything."

"And the others?"

"Bas and Sam know there is a Tommy, but don't know the story. So does David, who I'm sure is not one of the people you thought of. Sugar actually knew Tommy and knows he was the other victim, but not what happened to him. She couldn't handle it. I don't know who the fifth person would be."

"Santana."

"We're not there. I don't know if we'll ever be. I wouldn't have told anyone, but Beat found out because he was my roommate when I first got to Dalton. About a month after I got there, the nightmares came back and they were almost always about Tommy. He didn't say a word, just pushed our beds together and held me. After a while we didn't even pretend and pushed them together before lights out. That first night he told me he was gay and hadn't come out. Just so you know, it was never a thing…the fact that we were both gay. We are definitely not each other's type. I don't know why I had to say that, especially to you. Guess we have something new to discuss at my next session."

"But there was more to this, wasn't there?"

"Sharing those secrets was comforting and it helped me learn to trust again. Once I was able to do that, Beat convinced me to tell Wes. Bringing him in was the smartest thing I ever did."

"Beat sounds like a very important person in your life. Why am I just now hearing about him?"

"We had a rough patch after Slushie-gate. Then my depression made things worse because I stopped talking to him altogether. I was too ashamed of what I had let myself become. Besides Bas, restoring my friendship with Beat has been the best thing about being back at Dalton."

"How do you feel about him keeping your secret about Tommy when you no longer have to keep his secret?"

"Oh, but I am keeping a secret. I know his real name."

"Seriously, Blaine. Are you going to be ok tonight? Do you want me to go ahead and push the beds together or do you want me to…" He cleared his throat and then sang "make a fort out of sheets?"

"Smart ass" and Blaine wouldn't have it any other way.

When his call finished, Blaine walked back over to Sam and it was obvious something was wrong. Sam was practicing the number, but his eyes were closed and he was lost in the music. Not wanting to startle him, Blaine waited until the last cord was played and said "Start talking."

"What are you..?" The look on Blaine's face let Sam know that he shouldn't even bother to deny it "Narissa and I broke up, I guess."

"You guess?"

"We were never officially together. There was always a problem seeing each other."

"I'm sorry, Sam. You guys seemed so happy last weekend."

"We were, that's why this is sad."

"Why didn't you tell me? The song we're doing has to be the most inappropriate song ever for someone that just broke up with his not really girlfriend. I mean…"

"Blaine, I was going to tell you tomorrow. You had a lot going on earlier."

"Yeah, all the justice money could buy."

In his desire to get his case settled quickly, Blaine had never considered how bitter he would feel about the process. He had found his attackers, not the police. Uncle Robert offered Wyatt and Toby plea deals (technically, Motta deals) to roll over on Earl, not the District Attorney. Sebastian's dad even had to be the one to work out Earl's deal with his lawyer. All the courts had done was believe Earl's lie about being gay. Then, to watch all of those public officials bend over backwards when they realized he wasn't some random fag from some random family, it made him sick. But like he had told Sugar earlier, he wasn't going to let those assholes win. There was too much good going on in his life. He would leave it to Burt to deal with the system.

Well, Burt and the fact that he (not his parents, although they might be considering the same thing) was going to fund the campaign of anyone that ran against those public officials in the next election.

Oh yeah, he had been talking with Sam. "You still should have told me. Wait, does Wes know?"

"Yes, and he appreciated me manning-up."

"What did Nari say to him?"

"Fuck off."

"That sounds like her. Just know, I'm here if you need to talk…after Regionals on Saturday. Now, let's get things straightened up. My family should be back soon."

Sam put his guitar on the stand before he started helping Blaine place name cards on the tables "You invited the Schusters?"

"Actually, Coop did. He remembered what Emma said at the Diva-Off about sending a dish back. He thought she would have no problems giving an honest opinion. The same goes for Sue."

"Uh, doesn't Sue have like a massive crush on Cooper?"

"Yes, but I'm pretty sure her being a total bitch will win out."

"Who are you calling a bitch?" Santana asked as she walked up behind them. "Is everyone still kicked out because I need to talk to you guys before things get crazy? I really wish Seb was here too."

"Why's that Satan?" Sebastian asked as he walked in, holding Izzy in his arms.

Blaine smiled and went to greet them. "You're here" he said as he took the baby from Sebastian. "I didn't know you were coming Isabella, but I am very happy to see you." He sat down and removed her coat "Your dress is very pretty."

"That's because my sister, her mother, is a designer for Dior. You know, I thought you might be happy to see me."

"I am very happy to see you" Blaine said before giving him a kiss and handing back his niece "But what are you doing here?"

"I came down with Trent. He went with his mom and Doug to the Lima Bean. They'll be here in a little while." Sebastian bent down and gave Blaine a kiss on the cheek, but not before whispering in his ear "It's all good, I promise. In fact, things are better than they've been in a while. I'll explain later. Today is about you."

That was all Blaine needed to hear so he looked over at Santana and asked "Why did you need to see us so badly?"

"Ok, I really need you three to sit there and let me explain. This is extremely important. Like my future could literally change because of this and I need your guy's help."

"Of course. Tana, is this that thing that Bibbi told you to stay and Lima for? The thing she liked so much?"

"Yes, and before you guys commit to something you'll regret, let me make it clear that I will understand if you say no because I have already overstepped the bounds of friendship."

"We're friends?" Sam asked, lightening the mood.

"Haha." Santana took a deep breath. She really had overstepped with this. "When Blaine got me in at Vogue he had arranged an advertising internship. I made a couple of suggestions that my bosses liked and the next thing I know I'm in Blaine's Godmother's office."

Blaine stopped her for a moment and turned to Sam "Did I tell you who Bibbi is?"

"Yes, but I didn't get it until my Mom made me watch The Devil Wears Prada. I still don't get the Bibbi part though."

"Four year-old me…Disney obsession…Godmother that works with big, fancy dresses…Bibbi-ty, Boppity, Boo?"

"Ooooh" the other three said in unison, feeling foolish that they had never figured it out on their own.

Santana saw that staff had begun to arrive meaning she didn't have a lot of time "What wound up happening was I was moved to Teen Vogue and assigned a job like the one Hummel had at . Sorry for bringing him up." Blaine waved it off. "My first day I sat in on a pitch meeting. They were looking for a twist on a Day to Evening outfit spread. No one had anything but when I saw Sam at the Diva-Off an idea came to me."

She pulled out a file and laid out three pictures of Sam…one with his everyday All-American look, one with him on Harley and one from the Diva-Off. "I sent these pictures to the editor and suggested that instead of Day to Evening they change it to Boyfriend to Boyfriend, but have the same guy in different scenarios. He not only liked the idea, he loved Sam's look. Sam, he wants you for this. Evidently trouty mouths are in."

Blaine and Sebastian smiled at Sam's deer in the headlights expression "Sammy, this is perfect for you" Blaine tried to reassure him.

Sebastian picked up the pictures to take a closer look "Santana, this was a really good idea. I can see why the editor liked it so much."

"I'm glad you said that" Santana pulled out a file labeled Sebastian and laid the photos in front of him. "She also liked the idea and loved Sam but wanted to see more options." Then she pulled out a file marked Blaine "I sent this one to my editor but told him not to send it up until I was back and could explain."

"You didn't want my participation to influence a decision."

"Right. Usually something like this would be handled by the editor, but since it's outside of the box and proposed by an intern, he wants her to greenlight the project."

All Blaine and Sebastian had to do was look at each other to know they were going to do it. It was an amazing opportunity for Sam, who had been worried about his future after high school. Also, Santana had been right in that something like this could lead to more than just an internship. "We're in" Sebastian told Santana.

Blaine jumped in to clarify "But this is a one time thing for me and Bas. We're doing this for you and Sam. Both of us will be in New York in three weeks for college visits. They'd have to arrange anything around that."

"Uh, Blaine" Oh good, Sam could speak again "That's the week after my Spring Break."

"I think something can be arranged."

An hour later everything was ready and people had started to arrive for the soft opening, which was the reason why Blaine was surprised Cooper sent one of the servers to ask him to come back to the kitchen. "Hey, Coop. Is there a problem?"

"I don't know. In all the craziness, I forgot something."

"What?"

"Him."

Cooper pointed over at Kurt who was putting breadsticks into baskets. "I was going to call him and tell him not to come until tomorrow, but it slipped through the cracks. I can still send him home, but Finn's said he'd make sure he doesn't go out into the dining area until it's time for him to serve the desserts."

Suddenly the little signs on the tables made so much sense "Is this why the guests are supposed to snap for their desserts?"

"Let's just say most of my servers worked at the Old Breadstix and they remember Hummel quite vividly. Are you sure you're ok with him being here with whatever your surprise is?"

"If you think Finn can control him, I'm ok. Just keep him out of the dining area when Sam and I perform." While Blaine was talking, Cooper had pulled out his phone to read a text. From the smile on his face, Blaine knew who it was "That's her, isn't it? The mystery woman that you've been dating?"

"Yes, and I want you to be the first one to meet her. I told her to come around back, so I'm going to go let her in."

When Cooper left, Blaine pulled out his own phone to check his texts but he should have known better "I'm not doing this today, Kurt. This is a big night for Cooper."

"I know, I just wanted to assure you that I'm not going to do anything to ruin this for him."

After the reception, Kurt had devised a new plan. He was going to show Blaine that he was still that Kurt. The Kurt that Blaine had said he missed.

"Well, actions will speak much louder…" Blaine didn't finish as both he and Kurt were dumbstruck to see the woman Cooper walked up with.

"Miss Holliday?"

Once Blaine got over the shock that his brother was dating Holly Holliday, he began to really enjoy himself. In fact, everyone did, which was a relief to Cooper and a source of great pride for his parents. The Andersons were ecstatic that Cooper seemed to be finding himself since his move back to Ohio.

At 6PM, Blaine and Sam picked up their guitars and got set up on stage. People were still eating, but it was the time Blaine had given to those watching on the web cast. "Hi, sorry to interrupt your dinner and by all means, keep eating. I mean, how amazing is this new menu? And let's all give Cooper a hand for bringing fresh baked breadsticks to Breadstix!" After an enthusiastic round of applause Blaine went on to say "And wait until you taste the desserts. They are also fresh baked here at the restaurant. But, before they're served, you are stuck with me, well me and Sam, for a few minutes as my big brother has allowed me this momentary take over."

"Didn't really have a choice! Did I, Squirt?" Cooper called out, earning him laughter from his guests.

Blaine stuck out his tongue in true little brother fashion, which everyone seemed to enjoy as well, but then he got serious "Most of you know what today has meant for me, and I appreciate how you have supported my decision to keep things private." He, and all of the Andersons and New Directions, shot a glare over at Will, who looked away but knew what they were telling him.

"Yesterday, I received some news that has made today a little easier and I want to share it with you all, but of course I'm not just going to come out and say it. Dad, this is for you. Thanks for not giving up on me."

Charles looked at his wife, Cooper, Robert even Sugar, Sebastian, Trent and Santana. They all shook their heads. None of them knew what Blaine had planned. Ok, Sugar did, but she wasn't telling. He just couldn't believe Blaine had singled him out for this, especially today. How he acted when Blaine told them he was gay was, and would always be, the greatest regret of his life.

Well I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love, I'm still looking up

And when you're needing your space, to do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting, to see what you find

'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got yeah, we got a lot at stake

And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not and who I am

Just when Charles thought he couldn't smile any bigger, or cry any harder, he saw Sugar and the rest of the New Directions stand and join in with Blaine and Sam.

I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)
God knows I'm tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We've got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved)
God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)

The rest of the room fell away. It was just him and the boy who he loved more than anything but had almost lost due to his own fears and ignorance.

I won't give up on us, even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love, I'm still looking up

Charles wasn't the only one in tears, his wife was as well. The two of them hung on to each other so they wouldn't head to the stage and hug their son so tightly that it would prevent Blaine from saying what he was about to tell them.

"Every year Julliard puts on what is known as the Past, Present and Future Concert at Lincoln Center. Yesterday, I received a call informing me that I am the Future." Blaine continued despite the gasp he heard from the guests "Yes, that means that I have been accepted to Julliard and three weeks from Thursday I will be playing three songs at Lincoln Center. So, is everyone ready for some cheesecake?"

Notes:

I Won't Give Up: Jason Mraz, Michael Natter 2012. I did not remember this song being sung on the show. I went back and watched and have to admit it was not one of Rachel's better performances (Opinion)

I know Blaine wasn't at McKinley when Holly subbed, but he did go to the Night of Neglect where she performed.

I totally made up the Julliard concert.

In the next few chapters, Blaine will have several opportunities made available to him. So many that it could possibly be seen as unrealistic (oh no, it's totally unrealistic) but trust me on this. And as always, thank you for reading.