I am so sorry, due to some traffic drama and a pending grocery employee strike, Friday was unexpectedly taken up wtih grocery shopping then hitting the road earlier than planned. But, the good news is, I got a lot written down this weekend and I just have to type it up so I can upload the next few chapters.

My name is not Ryan Murphy, I own nothing.

Kurt and Blaine decided that, because Blaine's family knew their news, they needed to tell Kurt's family as soon as possible, so, the next morning, they decided to head to Lima to see Burt and Carole to share with them as well. Blaine settled into the driver's seat of the rental car, making the once very familiar drive between his parent's home and his then boyfriend's parents home.

"Babe, do you even want to think about how many miles we put on our two cars during high school making this trip between my house and yours?" Kurt asked, as if he could read Blaine's mind

Blaine laughed, "Oh, I would rather think about how much more money I would have today if I hadn't been paying for gas for all of those trips between our homes."

The rest of the 30 minute drive was spent reminiscing about their childhoods, and taking in the landscape. Sure, they wanted to get out of Ohio as soon as possible when they were teenagers, but, that doesn't make it any less home, and the familiar landscape was very soothing.

All too soon they were pulling into the driveway of the home Burt and Carole had purchased after they got married, in order for both of their son's to have their own space. Their old homes had been perfect for just a parent and a child, but once they blended their families, more space was needed. Before either man even had his door open, the front door was opening, Carole running out to greet them.

Kurt jumped out of the car, and Carole grabbed him in her arms. "Oh sweetie, it's so nice to see you both." Blaine walked over and put his arm around Carole's shoulder. "Are you two hungry?"

Kurt laughed as he pulled away from his step mom's embrace. "I ate breakfast before we left, but I don't think this garbage disposal I married did."

Blaine blushed and smiled. "I was hoping you would make some of your world famous pancakes for me."

Carole just laughed. "Well, if you go inside, something tells me you will find a platter of them on the table, as long as Burt hasn't eaten them all yet."

The trio headed into the house, just talking about the weather and how busy they have all been in the lead up to the holiday season. As soon as they entered the door, however, Kurt rushed to the dining room, wrapping his arms around his father's bulky frame. "Dad!" He cried. "I have missed you so much."

Blaine and Carole busied themselves with getting plates made while the father and son had a moment. Finally they separated and Blaine met his Father-in-Law's look with a smile. "Good morning Burt." Blaine said. "How is that new accounting program working for the garage?"

Burt grinned up at the curly haired man who had made his little boy so happy. "It's wonderful. Easiest one I have tried. We'll just see what my accountant thinks come tax time."

Kurt sipped on a cup of coffee while the other three ate breakfast. Conversation was similar to dinner conversation the night before at Blaine's parents house. Flight and rental car issues, the latest news from work, any interesting gossip about relatives. Finally, Kurt asked the question that no one had mentioned yet. "When are Finn and Rachel getting in?"

Carole closed her eyes. She loved her son and daughter-in-law, but, things hadn't been easy for them the past year. With Finn losing his job due to a company closure and then Rachel miscarrying their baby, there had been a lot of drama. "Well, Rachel can't get out of work until the 22nd, so they are flying in on the 23rd and staying until the 27th, when they are flying back."

Burt reached out and patted her hand, knowing how hard this past year had been, not being able to make everything perfect in her child's world. "Just so you guys know, everything is ok, but they are both a little down still since the miscarriage. Finn finally found a new job, that he loves, and Rachel is settling back in at work, but the baby thing is still a sore subject for them."

Kurt and Blaine's gazes met across the table. Blaine gave a small nod and Kurt took a deep breath. "In that case, it may be a good thing we decided to do this now instead of waiting for Christmas as we had originally planned." Burt and Carole looked up at Kurt with looks of confusion on their faces. "When we get back home, Blaine and I have an appointment with a lawyer to discuss our options in having a child."

Carole jumped up and grabbed Kurt in her arms while Burt's eyes filled with tears of joy. Blaine saw and reached out a hand to pat his Father-in-Law on the arm. Burt reached out and pulled Blaine into a hug. "I am so happy for you both." He said, loud enough for Kurt to hear. "I know life hasn't been easy on either of you, but through all of it, you found each other and now, you have reached a point in your lives that you are going to have a family. I was afraid it would never happen for you and I am just so, so happy."

Kurt smiled, still in Carole's arms, looking at his husband and his father hugging. "We have been together for 11 years, married for 5, and our careers are at a place that we are both making enough money to afford to have a child. And we have so much love to give. We have both always wanted children, and it's time."

Everyone sat back down in their seats, Carole still crying tears of joy. "So, any idea on which method you are doing?"

Blaine laughed. "Casey asked the same thing last night. Of course, surrogacy is our dream so we could have a child genetically related to one of us, but, none of our friends are at a point in their marriages or careers that they can take the time necessary to have a child for us. So it is looking like adoption is our course of action. The attorney we are seeing is someone my firm has dealt with in the past and he specializes in adoptions and surrogacy for same sex couples, so we will discuss all options with him and figure out which is best for us."

Burt looked up at the clock and made a choked noise. "Boys, as much as I wish I could stay here all day, if I am going to take next week off to be with you, I have to get to the shop now." He stood and hugged the two men before placing a gentle kiss on his wife's lips. "Enjoy your time with Blaine's family, and, if I don't see you before then, I will see you on Christmas morning."

And with that, Burt was out the door, headed for a day of work, while Carole, who had the day off, was planning on doing some light Christmas shopping. "So, you two," she said, as she was clearing the table. "I need to do a little Christmas shopping. Do you want to join me?"

Blaine reached out to take the stack of dishes from Carole's hands, carrying them to the sink where he started rinsing them and loading the dishwasher. Kurt smiled and answered for both of them. "Of course we would Carole! When do I ever pass up a chance to go shopping?" Blaine chuckled from the kitchen. "Oh you hush. And besides, we both have some more Christmas shopping we need to do. Just a few last minute presents we need to get."

They spent a wonderful afternoon enjoying each other's company in the insanity that is the mall less than a week before Christmas. In a short matter of time, they all had their last minute shopping done and the boys, as Carole had been calling them all day, were in the rental car heading back to Blaine's parent's house, where they were staying until Christmas day, which was the halfway point in their trip.

As they got closer to the house, Kurt smiled at Blaine. "Well, considering how Rachel and Finn are doing, I'm kinda glad Casey got the news out of us last night and we told everyone early. This saves them from some pain, however unintentional it would have been."

Blaine reached over and took his husband's hand in his, smiling with him. "I agree, but, please, don't tell Casey. I don't want to give her any reason to think butting into my thoughts is a good thing."