Summary: Sebastian's morning is full of twists and turns but he's not going to let anything ruin his good mood.

Notes: This is short, but I'm trying to get back to my Friday posting schedule.

Reminders: There is a review of OCs and timelines in Chapter 58.

Ever since Sebastian found out Kurt was not going to be punished for any of his actions, he refuses to call him anything but Gayface.

Author's Note/Warning: The character of Puck is mentioned and will make a return over the next few chapters (spoiler?). He has been in Paris as part of a detail keeping an eye on Sebastian's biological father, Julien. His stay is short but pivotal, so necessary to the story line.

All you need is love
"No…too early"

All you need is love
"Blaaaaaine"

All you need is love, love
Love is all you need

"Seriously, stop. I hate that song."

"How can you hate the Beatles?"

"I don't hate the Beatles. I hate that particular Beatles' song."

"Why?"

"I have no idea. It just makes me physically ill every time I hear it. Now, you want to tell me why you woke me up when I can sleep for another 2 hours?"

"I need you to take care of something for me, Beautiful."

"You only call me Beautiful when you want something…something specific."

"But I have rehearsals and I'm not just playing piano today."

"And you want me to use my hands so you can rest yours?"

"Oh Beautiful, you know I'd much rather you use your mouth."

"What do I get in return?"

Blaine bit down on Sebastian's ear and said in that tone he could never say no to… "You get my cock in your mouth."

Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love

There's nothing you can do that can't be done
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy

Sebastian slammed down on the alarm, disoriented by his dream. Blaine wasn't even there. He stayed with Sam last night since they had to be at Julliard at some ungodly-early hour. It was just weird the song in his dream was the one on the radio. What was weirder was like in his dream, the song was creeping him out. It never had before so he decided to turn the radio back on to see what would happen.

All you need is love (All together, now!)
All you need is love (Everybody!)

Yup, he hated the song…weird. On the bright side, apparently he had a new mailman.

Since he didn't have to rush to the shower, he rescued his phone to check his messages. For being 8 AM, there were quite a few. Of course, he started with the most important.

From Blaine: As great as it is to be in NYC, I can't wait to get back to Dalton. I miss seeing your face in the morning. Maybe stop by Julliard for lunch? Love you

Blaine's comment about Dalton brought up the question of living arrangements when they moved to New York after graduation. Obviously, they were too young to live together as a couple but he agreed with Blaine about seeing each other in the mornings. He opened his notepad app and started a new list.

NYC things 2 talk 2 B about

The next text was Nichole asking if he still wanted to meet-up at museum. After he confirmed, Sebastian sent another confirmation but this one was to Dr. Shepard. They had an appointment scheduled for next week. Even though he was feeling better about himself he knew he still needed to work through the insecurities that had overwhelmed him. Plus, there was the shit storm he'd have to deal with after he told his parents he wanted a gap year.

Speaking of parents, the next text was from his dad. They hadn't spoken since Xavier began representing Burt Hummel.

From Dad: Be home tonight 7PM. Alone. We need to talk.

Shit!

Sebastian chose to ignore his father's message (for now) to not ruin his good mood and went on to the final 2 texts, both from unknown numbers. He could tell the first was from Paris which wasn't unusual. He received a text from Paris every morning but usually from someone he knew.

When Puck took the job in Paris as part of the group keeping an eye on Julien, Sebastian asked him to send a photo everyday proving the man was still there. He was hoping to use them as proof he didn't need the protection detail his mother was insisting on. The problem with this text, besides being from an unknown number, was Puck always labeled Julien's pictures with a code and there wasn't one. Sebastian decided to call but had to leave a message. Again, to not ruin his good mood, he told himself to let it go. If it was something serious Cooper would have had one of the guys tell him.

The other text might have come up as unknown but he knew exactly who it was from…Rachel. Before last night he would have just deleted it. Then he had a completely surreal conversation with Brody. It wasn't planned, it just sort of happened while they waited for Blaine and Sam to make arrangements for the song Blaine wanted to add to his concert set list. Maybe it wasn't a coincidence his insecurities began to subside when Brody told him he would always love Blaine but knew Blaine loved Sebastian.

Yes, Blaine had told him the same thing 100 times but still…

The rest of the conversation primarily focused on Rachel. Brody wasn't apologizing for her, but detailed his role in crushing her to a point where she was vulnerable to Gayface's plan. Sebastian thought he had known the story but evidently there was a lot Rachel hadn't been able to tell him.

What Brody said wasn't enough to forgive her but it was enough to open the text.

Shit! He had forgotten her propensity for sending video messages.

I know I was supposed to delete your number but I couldn't. At least not yet. (Deep breath) Blaine said there would be consequences for my actions but I didn't think about him cutting off contact with my dads. I thought they'd be disappointed in me when they found out how I lied to you but I was wrong. They're pissed! Threatening to cut me off like Burt did to Kurt pissed, which couldn't come at a worse time since my building sold and I'm being evicted.

There was more, but Sebastian pressed stop because suddenly pieces of a particular puzzle fit together. The building Blaine bought was Rachel's and he's kicking her out. Holy Fuck! He knew Blaine…Holy Fuck! This sooooooo topped having Dave Karofsky test positive for marijuana. Having Gayface find out Anna Wintour was his godmother was good but inevitable.

Buying Rachel's building and kicking her out…Holy Fuck!

Wait…why hadn't Santana or Mercedes said anything? Did they know? His boyfriend had a lot of explaining to do. After one final Holy Fuck, he went back to the video.

They want to talk to you when you're back in Ohio. I told them I would get word to you but I'm pretty sure they wanted me to tell Brody to tell Sam to tell you. My dad, Leroy, had coffee with Brody but forgot to ask.

Brody had coffee with Leroy Berry? Wonder why he didn't say anything? Would have loved to have been a fly on that wall, but Blaine did say he told Leroy Brody was Tommy.

Sebastian, it feels so strange to call you that and not Bastian, I'm so sorry. Yes, when I went to you I did it for Kurt, but after 5 minutes everything changed. I should have been brave and told you right then, but I wasn't. I wasn't lying when I said you were the first person who ever said "Let's be friends" to me that wasn't part of the New Directions. Ok, there was Brody but he doesn't count since he admitted when we first met he had sought me out because he knew my connection to Blaine.

(Wiping eyes) I told myself I could make it up to you by keeping Kurt away from Blaine. I'm not making excuses…ok, I am. I should have told you. You know, of all the things that went wrong, the thing I regret most is we never got to sing our song at CallBacks. You are such an amazing piano player. Everyone would have been so surprised and I'm sure Blaine would have been so proud of you. We probably wouldn't have beaten Blaine and Santana, because come on…they sang about masturbation, but we would have killed it.

Ok, that's it. This is longer than I planned but you know me, impossible to shut up. Ok, for real, I'm sorry and if you got here, thanks for hearing me out.

Bye, Bastian

Shit! Crying Rachel…swimming in the Dalton t-shirt she took from him…bringing up the song they were supposed to sing together…Nope, not going down that rabbit hole again.

However…

I love this song but when Puck and I sang it in the choir room we had to do it in front of half of the football team. Coach Beiste and Mr. Schue were forcing us into a kumbaya moment that was never going to happen.

Is this when the girls played football? B told me about it.

Don't remind me. Mrs. Smythe, are you recording?

Yes, Sweetheart. I can't believe you've convinced my Darling Boy to play piano.

She can be really, really annoying until she gets her way. (Sebastian begins to play before Rachel can respond)

(Rachel) Perfect memories scattered all around the floor
Reachin' for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore

(Rachel & Sebastian) And I wonder if I ever cross your mind
For me it happens all the time

It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now
Said I wouldn't call but I lost all control and I need you now
And I don't know how I can do without
I just need you now

(Sebastian)Another shot of whiskey can't stop looking at the door
Wishing you'd come sweeping in the way you did before

(Rachel & Sebastian) And I wonder if I ever cross your mind

(Sebastian) For me it happens all the time

Yeah, that was enough. He deleted the video, sent a text saying to have her dads call him next week then shut off his phone. It was time for him to get moving anyway. There was someone he wanted to see before going to meet Nichole.

20 minutes later he walked into the kitchen and saw who he was looking for…sitting in her high-chair, in a dress that would cost $100 if sold on the Baby Dior website, eating grits out of a bowl with her hands. "Good morning, Izzy-Wizzy."

"Bas!"

It still made his heart flutter every time he heard her say his name. Last night when Sugar called, he wanted to laugh at Blaine and Brody's reaction but he knew he would be no better if someone did something to his baby niece. He sat down in front of her and she held out her hand for him to play their game and pretend to eat her fingers…which were covered in grits. Thankfully a towel appeared. "Good morning, Rosa."

"Well, good mornin' to you, Sebby. Didn't think you were wantin' grits all over that fancy shirt you got on."

"Its!"

"Izzy? Did you say grits?"

"Its!" Izzy repeated before shoving her fingers into her mouth.

Sebastian couldn't believe how his heart filled with pride but… "I love how a baby with a French mother and an Italian father has such a distinctive southern accent."

"Ya best stop tryin to get a rise from me or I won't give you what Blainey's Godmommy sent over."

Sebastian had no idea what she was talking about until he handed her an envelope. "Yes! I can't believe…what am I saying? She's Anna Wintour." He saw Rosa staring at him like she expected an answer to the question she wasn't bothering to ask. Damn, she was scary. "Blaine wanted to see this new play Dear Evan Hanson but didn't think he'd have time or could get tickets if he did. I arranged with Sam to make sure there were no rehearsals tomorrow night and asked Anna's assistant to see what she could do about tickets."

"You done did good, Sebby. Blainey's been too stressed out. Then there's that crap happenin' back in Lima with Sugar."

Oh no. "Rosa, Blaine and Brody talked to Sugar last night and Cooper's taking care of Schuester."

"Is the man still breathin'?"

Huh? "Yes."

"Then Cooper ain't doin' his job." Sebastian was floored by her comment and Rosa could see it on his face. She sat down next to him and gently began to clean-up Izzy. "I practically raised them three babies…Tommy, Blaine and Sugar. I had to watch Sugar watch her momma waste away and die and Blainey get beaten to a pulp then get so darn depressed I didn't think he'd ever smile again. Thanks for fixin' that."

"Blaine saved himself."

"You helped." She leaned to the side and nudged him with her shoulder, but never stopped paying attention to Izzy. "Then there's Tommy. It's a miracle from heaven that boy's home with us. I've got my babies back and god help anyone tryin' to hurt them…includin' that Schuester fella."

"He's not going to get away with what he did."

"He better not or I will be havin' a come to Jesus meetin' with Cooper bout his responsibly to the family. Just so ya know, when I say family that goes for this lil' pumpkin' here…and you."

"Me? Aren't I too old to be one of your babies?"

Rosa took the now-clean Izzy and handed her to Sebastian. "You can be too big for your britches sometimes but you're one of mine."

She walked away, leaving Sebastian and Izzy to spend some quality time playing their Eat your fingers game. Sebastian was keenly aware he didn't have much time but he was going to take advantage of every second of it.

End Notes:

All You Need is Love: Lennon, John; McCartney, Paul 1967

Karofsky testing positive for marijuana happened in Chapter 15 A Very Busy Day

Need You Now: Haywood, Dave; Kear, Joshua; Kelley, Charles; Scott, Hillary 2008. Rachel and Sebastian prepared to sing the song as part of what was called The Best Girl Challenge. It didn't happen because Brody showed up at CallBacks but Blaine and Santana had already sung U+Ur Hand.

Going by canon this would be set in 2013. Dear Evan Hanson opened in 2016 but after Elsie Fest I had to use it.