Wow. This one is a monster. Last chapter.
Nope, I still don't own anything except my imagination.
"Ok, Kurt, I have us booked on a flight that leaves JFK just after 8 am, landing around 10." Blaine called to his husband, who was packing their bags for the sudden trip to Ohio. "Do you need me to help?"
Kurt rushed out to the living room to grab their phone chargers. "No, let our parents know when we are landing. Tell them we'll get a rental at the airport and be there ASAP. Find out if we need to go to the house or to the hospital." With that, Kurt ran back into the bedroom and finished packing.
Five minutes later Blaine walked into the room and watched his husband still folding clothes, clearly not paying a bit of attention. "Kurt, honey, stop for a moment" Blaine said with a laugh. "I need you to look at what you are packing."
Kurt looked down at the Hawaiian shirt that was purchased as part of a costume for a party a couple of years ago that neither of them would willingly wear at any other time. "OK, maybe I am a bit distracted." He chuckled. They both did a quick glance at their suitcases, determined that everything packed was perfect for a late May weekend in Ohio. "OK, while I pack boxers and toiletries, can you go get our laptops loaded up? And please don't forget the camera and the digital camcorder. We are documenting this moment."
Soon the two men were running out the door, each with a suitcase and briefcase, with Kurt also carrying a diaper bag. They had intentionally ensured the infant seat and stroller were in Ohio so they would have them when it came time to bring the baby home, but they did need a diaper bag for the trip back to New York, as they both knew. Blaine hailed a taxi and, as soon as the luggage was situated in the trunk, they were on their way.
"Sweetheart, are you as scared as I am?" Kurt asked.
Blaine reached over and grabbed Kurt's hand, lacing their fingers together. "Petrified, but beyond thrilled at the same time. We are going to get our baby. Casey is having our baby."
Both men smiled at the thought. Kurt brought their linked hands up to his mouth and placed a gentle kiss on Blaine's knuckles. "I hope if it's a girl she has your hair."
Blaine laughed. "And, I hope for my sanity that if it's a girl she doesn't have your eyes, or I'm a goner. I'll never be able to deny her anything." He smiled at Kurt, never breaking eye contact. "I hope that, boy or girl, the baby has your skin. The soft, porcelain color is just perfect. And it is my favorite thing about you."
Those perfect porcelain cheeks very quickly turned pink as Kurt lowered his eyes, still bashful about Blaine complimenting his physical appearance at times. "Is it bad that, even though we don't have this one yet, I already know I want another one?"
This startled Blaine. "Really? I thought that we would have one and see if, maybe in a few years we wanted more. You already know you want more?"
Kurt nodded. "Yeah. I was an only child until Finn came around, and I don't want our child growing up that way. I saw all of my friends with their siblings, and I see you and Casey today, and I'm jealous of that bond. I wanted a brother or a sister so bad, and I want that for our baby. I'm not saying we will necessarily have the next one the same way, it could be adoption, it could be surrogacy using a stranger, or, maybe Casey will want to carry for us again, but, regardless, I do want at least one more."
Just as Blaine got ready to answer, they pulled up at the terminal at the airport. As Kurt paid the driver, he finally spoke up. "We'll continue this conversation on the plane." The smile on his face conveying his elation at the thought of having more children with Kurt.
They rushed through the check in process and security, amazed at the lack of crowds with this being a holiday weekend, and early on Saturday of the holiday weekend, at that. They both knew the conversation from the cab needed to be continued, but they didn't want to have it until they were in a more private location. They both decided to shoot an email to their supervisors at their jobs, explaining they were off to Ohio for the baby to be born, and they would be in on Tuesday to wrap up a couple of outstanding issues before taking paternity leave.
"Should we let our friends know?" Blaine asked. "Or wait until the baby is born?"
"Why don't we send a mass email telling everyone we're going to Ohio and we'll give more information as soon as we have it?" Kurt answered.
Blaine pulled up their joint email address on gmail and shot a quick email to the email group called ND & W, indicating it was their high school friends, telling them that Casey was in labor, it would be any time now, and they would let everyone know as soon as they knew more. Within minutes both men had text messages from various friends wishing them luck and asking for pictures as soon as possible.
Suddenly, a voice came over the PA system, announcing boarding for their flight. As they were flying first class, they were in the first group to board after those requiring assistance, and, all too soon, they were safely buckled into their seats, both men fidgeting, anxious to be with their families.
"Hey, I never did ask," Kurt said as soon as the plane was in the air and the safety demonstration was completed. "Where are we supposed to meet everyone?"
Blaine rolled his eyes. "Well, that is unknown at this time. Apparently the doctor doesn't want Casey at the hospital until her contractions are stronger and closer together, which could be now, or it could be tomorrow. So, Mom wants us to call when we land and get an update, and, if anything changes on our drive they will let us know. Apparently your parents are going to my parents house to hang out so they are all together. And Finn and Rachel got in last night for the weekend, so they are there too."
The flight was very uneventful and a short 2 hours later they were landing at Dayton International Airport. While Kurt waited at baggage claim, Blaine went to get a rental. As they were going to have the baby when they flew back, they wanted a larger vehicle, possibly an SUV, but, without a reservation, they weren't going to be picky.
Kurt walked up just as the agent at Hertz was giving Blaine the keys and the paperwork for their rental car. Blaine turned and saw his husband and nodded to the door where the shuttle was waiting to take them to the lot to pick up the car. "OK, we have an SUV. Are we ready to hit the road?"
Kurt smiled, passing Blaine's luggage to him. "We are. Let's go get our baby. Do you want to drive?"
Blaine grinned. "Sure, but that means you are on phone detail. Call Mom and ask her where we should go, and then, I had about a million texts come in when I turned my phone on. Can you check them and see what's up?"
They went through the motions at the lot, got the car loaded and were quickly on the road. Kurt pulled out the phone and called Janet's cell. "Hey there Grandma." He said as soon as his mother in law answered.
"Hi Kurt, are you guys on your way?" She asked, laughing at his greeting.
"We are. Do we need to come to the house or to the hospital?"
"Well, for now, we're at the house, but, I have a feeling that may be changing soon. If we need to go to the hospital, I'll call and let you know." Janet smiled, thrilled to know her grandchild would soon be in her arms. "Your mom and dad are here. Would you like to speak to them?"
Kurt bounced in his seat. "Can I talk to my dad?"
"Sure sweetie. Let me get him."
Kurt heard the phone being passed to someone else, and suddenly Burt's voice was in his ear. "Hey Son."
Kurt's eyes filled with tears the instant he heard his father's voice. "Hi Dad. How is everything?"
Burt smiled, knowing exactly how his son was feeling, remembering when it was him on his way to play the waiting game 28 years prior. "Everything is perfect. Carole and Janet and Rachel are making Casey as comfortable as they can, distracting her and timing contractions while Richard, Ken, Finn and I are playing with Chris, trying to get him interested in ESPN."
Kurt couldn't help but laugh. "I'm sure Rachel is just thrilled with that"
Burt laughed, knowing his son was right. "But, yeah, everything is good. And, you guys should be here in about an hour, so we can get this show on the road and get this baby in this world."
"Dad, I'm scared." Kurt suddenly blurted out.
On his end, Burt's face softened. "Of what Son?"
"What if Blaine and I are horrible fathers? What if we can't do this? What if our baby hates us? What if it gets sick and we don't know soon enough? There are so many things that can go wrong."
"Oh Kurt, you will be fine." Burt said, trying to calm his son down. "Son, I was terrified of you when you were born. You were so tiny and so perfect and I was so sure I was going to drop you or crush you or hurt you in some way. But, as soon as I looked down at your blue eyes and that peach fuzz on top of your head and you were looking at me like you knew exactly who I was, I knew just what to do. And if you have any questions or problems, you know that Richard and Janet and Carole and I are just a phone call away. Between us, we've been there, done that for anything that can happen with a child growing up. We are expecting frantic 4 am calls when the baby wakes up screaming and won't go back to sleep. Just because you grew up and moved out doesn't mean our jobs as parents are done. This is just a new phase of that job."
Kurt smiled, comforted by both his father's words and Blaine's hand, that was squeezing his knee, offering as much physical support as he could give while driving. "Thanks Dad. OK, I need to go make a couple of calls, so we'll see you soon. I love you. Tell Casey we're almost there and we love her too."
As soon as Kurt hung up the phone Blaine spoke up. "Are you ok Babe?"
Kurt smiled. "Yeah, I know that we both have our moments, but, for some reason, hearing my dad's voice at that exact moment made all of my fears come boiling to the surface, and I had to ask him."
Blaine put his hand back on the wheel to make their exit off of I-70 to head toward his parent's house in Bellefontaine. "I understand. I did it last week. You were at that photo shoot and Mom called me after Casey's appointment with her OB/GYN and I had the exact same breakdown you just had. It's like hearing their voices makes us revert to insecure 8 year olds again." Blaine cleared his throat. "So, the whole multiple children conversation. We're you serious about that?"
Kurt smiled. "I was. And part of me kinda wants to use a different surrogate next time so the baby can be yours. Or, we could adopt a child who doesn't have a home. A slightly older child, maybe."
If possible, Blaine's love for Kurt grew even more. "Or, we could maybe do both. I mean, I would love to have a child that is mine, genetically, but, ideally, if Casey is willing in a few years, we could do it with her again, AND we could look into adopting a slightly older child. Who says we have to have just 2, and they have to come into our lives in the same way."
Kurt threw his head back and laughed. "How large of a house do you plan on us having? And how in the world are we going to afford all of these children?"
It was Blaine's turn to blush. "Don't you remember? As soon as the adoption paperwork is filed next week, I have a small fortune in the form of an inheritance headed my way. We will have the money to buy a place that is large enough for a large family, and pay for childcare, if necessary. I mean, I know at first you are going to take the baby to the in house day care at the magazine, but, eventually we will want something else, maybe a nanny, maybe daycare."
"Oh my, how in the hell did I forget that little bombshell?" Kurt asked, covering his mouth in shock. "Have you discussed anything with Ken about it?"
"Yeah. His accountants have been working with the adoption lawyer. Apparently there is a division in the firm that deals with estates and trusts and for now they are just doing a simple trust fund until we can sit down with a financial planner and start arranging the money the way we want." Blaine explained.
They spent the rest of the drive discussing various things they could do with the money, finally agreeing that, for now, nothing major would be bought, with the exception of, possibly, a vehicle. After what felt like days, Blaine was pulling into the driveway. As soon as he shut off the engine to the car, Kurt's cell phone rang.
Kurt looked at the caller id, and quickly answered. "Hey Case, what's up?"
Casey laughed, the pain evident in her voice. "Well, how far away are you? The doctor wants me to get ready to head to the hospital."
While they were talking to her the two men were gathering up their luggage and walking toward the door. Blaine used his key to open the door and Kurt waited until they were in the doorway of the living room before answering. "Well, we're this far away."
"Mom! Carole! Kurt and Blaine are here!" Casey called, struggling to get up.
"Wow Case, I know we haven't seen you in a couple of weeks, and, this is going to sound bad at first, but, damn, you are huge."
Casey laughed. Luckily, she knew that the only place she had gained any weight was her belly and her breasts, so she was not offended at that, and, she knew the baby bump was huge. "I think this child is taking after Kurt and wants to be a kicker or a cheerleader." She laughed. "I swear it is using my bladder for aiming purposes. And yes dear brother, I am well aware of how large my stomach has gotten." She turned to Kurt. "This is all your fault. You did this to me." She said with a smirk on her face.
At that exact moment all of their parents, Finn and Rachel burst into the room, everyone talking at the same time. Finally Casey put her fingers in her mouth and whistled to get everyone's attention. "OK, shut your yaps." As they all quieted down she smiled. "Finally. Now, are we ready to head to the hospital?"
"Janet!" Kurt called, suddenly remembering something.
"Yes Kurt?" the anxious soon to be grandmother asked.
"Where is the infant seat?"
Richard lifted said item over his head. "And Janet has Casey's bag, and Ken is driving us, while Burt and Carole are driving Finn and Rachel. Can Casey ride with you?"
"I'm riding with Casey" both Janet and Carole said in unison.
"I'll ride with Ken and Richard." Kurt told Blaine as the masses headed out to the cars parked in the driveway. "You need to spend some time with your sister without me."
Kurt and Blaine kissed quickly, each of them leaving their suitcases by the door, but taking their laptops and the diaper bag with them. Yeah, they knew they wouldn't need the infant seat or diaper bag for a little bit of time, but they didn't want to risk forgetting them, or needing them and having to go back to the house for them. The families quickly split into 3 vehicles, all heading to the hospital.
Kurt spent the ride listening to Burt and Richard share stories of the trouble he and Blaine used to get up to as children. At one point, Ken, who was in the back seat with Kurt looked over at him and smiled a sad smile. "Kurt, I know you and I haven't spent a lot of time together, but I want to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family." He looked out the window with a pensive gaze. "I hear Richard talking about Blaine as a child and I realize how much I missed, and I know that I am going to treasure this child even more because of that." He turned back to Kurt. "I am looking at getting an apartment in New York. I can do a chunk of my work from the office there, and, while it wouldn't be my permanent home, it would give me a base to be closer to you 3 and allow me to be involved in my grandchild's life."
Kurt's eyes filled with tears. "Ken, I think that is something that would thrill Blaine to no end. You will have to tell him, but I don't want our child to take away from the relationship you have been building with Casey. She is important as well."
Ken agreed, quickly. "Oh, no, I know. She and I have already discussed this. She knows that this doesn't mean I am favoring Blaine, just that the baby is a priority. She and I have already made plans for a few father daughter trips and activities once she has had the baby and the doctor has cleared her."
Suddenly Kurt realized they were pulling into the hospital lot. Richard dropped Kurt off at the door where he instantly ran to help Casey out of the car. Burt was opening the door, motioning for Blaine to get out so he could park the car. "Come on kiddo, out you go. You need to be with your husband and your sister. I'll go park the car."
Janet and Casey filled out the admissions paperwork while Carole, Blaine and Kurt stood by, anxiously fidgeting, wanting nothing more than to get Casey up to the labor and delivery wing. Her water broke just before they left the house and her contractions were picking up in both speed and intensity. After what seemed like an hour a nurse was pushing the wheelchair Casey was sitting in toward the elevator and the others were following.
"So, who is the father?" The nurse asked in the elevator, looking at both Blaine and Kurt.
"They both are." Casey answered, that evil grin on her face. "I am having my brother's baby, and that is his husband."
"Casey!" Janet scolded. "I would think after a year of this, you would be tired of the joke."
"Not at all Mom. I'm going to miss doing that when people ask me about the pregnancy." Casey replied before turning to the nurse. "I am the surrogate for my brother and his husband." She pointed to Kurt. "He is the biological father, and I offered so the baby would be biologically related to both of them"
The relief was evident on the nurse's face. "That is a very admirable thing you are doing for them. I wish I could have been a surrogate for my brother when he and his partner were trying to have a baby, but, I was a newlywed and my husband and I were trying to have our own child at that time. It all worked out in the end. They got their baby and I have my own family, so they are cousins who play together all the time." She looked up as the elevator chimed, indicating they were at their floor. "Good luck to all of you." She said before pushing Casey to the nurses station.
A flurry of activity enveloped them. The nurses were getting Casey, Janet and Carole rushed to a delivery room while Blaine and Kurt were waiting for the rest of the family to arrive. "Blaine!" Richard called out, seeing them standing there waiting for something. "What's going on?"
"Well, they are getting Casey changed into a gown and settled. As soon as that is done they are coming for us. Mom and Carole are in there with her." Blaine was interrupted by a nurse.
"Excuse me, Hummel-Anderson?" Kurt and Blaine both stepped forward. "I can now take you back to the delivery room." She looked up at the rest of the group. "If you would like to follow us, we will pass the family waiting room. We have Miss Anderson in labor room 12, but, unfortunately, during the actual delivery, only the father and the grandmothers can be in the room. However, until that time, anyone over the age of 12 can be in the room. I would suggest just a couple at a time as the room is a bit on the small side."
The next few hours passed in a haze of nurses and doctors and monitors and ice chips and Casey's cries getting louder and more intense as the contractions got worse. Finally, around 7 that evening Casey's doctor entered and made the announcement they all were waiting on. "OK, it looks like it's time to have this baby. Can everyone who is not part of the labor team please leave the room?"
As Burt and Richard left the room, the nursing team was getting everything ready. Carole and Janet were on either side of Casey, holding her hands and helping her with her breathing while Blaine and Kurt stood behind their respective mothers, watching.
Carole looked up and realized that the fathers were standing there doing nothing and motioned Blaine to join her and Kurt. "Blaine, why don't you hold Casey's hand and I'll stand behind you. I don't have to be holding her hand to help coach her."
Blaine smiled, thankful to have something to do. "Thanks Carole."
The doctor was in position between Casey's legs, which were up in the stirrups. "OK Casey, I see the head. When I tell you, I need you to push as hard as you can. We are going to deliver this baby." The doctor turned to Kurt. "Kurt, would you like to see?"
All of the color drained from Kurt's face before he stood up a little straighter. "I would love to watch my child being born. Hell, it's not like I like vaginas anyway, what will this hurt?"
Everyone laughed as the monitor indicated another contraction. "OK Casey, this is it. I need you to push."
Kurt was standing behind the doctor watching his child being born while his husband, step mother and mother in law were at Casey's sides, helping her with as much support as they could. Kurt could see how tight she was squeezing Blaine's hand, and was glad, for a fleeting moment, he wasn't the one she was holding onto. "Oh my god, Blaine, we have a head full of dark hair."
Blaine looked up and met Kurt's excited stare. "Really?"
Kurt nodded and they both quickly went back to what they were doing. The doctor was coaxing Casey through her contractions, encouraging her to push, but Casey was starting to get tired. "Casey?" Kurt asked. "Can you just give us one more big push? Then this will all be over. I promise."
Casey looked up at Kurt and nodded, once again screaming as she pushed as hard as she could. Kurt watched in awe as the second shoulder came out and the baby then seemed to just shoot out into the doctor's hands.
The angry cry of a newborn filled the room and Kurt and Blaine looked at each other with tears falling from their eyes. "It's a girl" the doctor announced, motioning for Blaine to join them. "Blaine? Would you like to cut the cord?"
Blaine held a hand out. "Kurt, can you help me?" Kurt nodded and reached in, putting his hand over his husbands and squeezing as they cut the umbilical cord, freeing their daughter. The nurses quickly cleaned her up and got the weight and measurements before handing her to Kurt. All 7 lbs, 6 oz, and 21 inches long of her.
"Oh my." Kurt looked down at the red angry little person wrapped up in a white blanket, his face full of adoration. "Blaine, she has your hair."
Blaine stood at Kurt's side, his finger reaching out to run across her forehead. "And your nose and chin." He looked up at Kurt. "She is like a perfect mix of us." He looked at Kurt, anxious and slightly afraid to ask this next question. "Can I hold her?"
"Of course you can." Kurt placed the infant in Blaine's arms, taking his chance to run his finger across her face, amazed at this little human who he was so amazed with already. "She is gorgeous. And I didn't know it was possible to love this much, at an instant."
Blaine looked up from the baby and met his sister's gaze. "Casey? Do you want to hold her?"
Casey smiled. "I would love to hold my niece and welcome her to the world."
Blaine walked up to the head of the bed and placed his daughter in his sister's arms. Casey's eyes filled with tears as soon as she felt the perfect weight in her arms. It was like she belonged there. "Well hello there little miss. I'm your Aunt Casey. You are such a lucky little girl. You have two daddies who are going to love you so much."
Carole and Janet watched as Casey basically told the child she had carried and just given birth to goodbye. They were both remembering how incredible it felt to hold their newborn for the first time and how incredible the love was, and knowing that Casey didn't get to experience all of that, it made their hearts break. "Mom?" Casey said, looking up. "Isn't she beautiful? Would you like to hold her?"
Janet wiped her tears. "I would love to hold her." She took the baby, just for a moment before passing her over to Carole. "Carole, can you take her for now? I need to see to Casey."
Carole, Blaine and Kurt moved to the far side of the room as Janet gathered Casey in her arms. Casey's body was wracked with violent sobbing, breaking the hearts of the three who were standing there with the baby in their midst. "So, do we have a name for this little angel?" Carole asked, trying to break the tension in the room.
Casey heard the question and her sobbing lessened. She had been involved in some of the discussions, but hadn't heard the final choice. "I would love to know what you finally decided on." She answered.
Blaine looked down at his daughter who had fallen asleep. "Mom, Carole, Casey, please allow us to introduce you to Samantha Elizabeth Hummel-Anderson."
"Blaine, that was the name I liked." Casey said, the tears starting again.
Kurt moved to her side, placing a kiss on her forehead. "Casey, you just gave us a baby. The least we could do was let you name her. You picked the first name, and the middle name is in honor of my mother." He brushed Casey's hair off of her forehead. "Casey, we cannot begin to express our gratitude to you. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to ask."
Blaine joined Kurt, holding his sister's hand in his, while his mother went down to admire her granddaughter. "Casey, we love you so much. You are more than a sister, you are our friend, and we are forever in your debt."
Casey smiled. "I know. And I know I'm going to be emotional at first, so, I'm not going to have a ton of contact with you guys until I am ready. Please don't take it personally. I just have to heal my broken heart and then I will be the most kick ass aunt any child has ever seen." She looked at the two men who were fawning over her. "Now, shouldn't one of you go tell the rest of the family that she was born?"
Blaine shot to the door. "Oh my word, how did we forget that? I'll be right back!"
The nurse chose that moment to step up. "Mr Hummel Anderson? We need to take Miss Samantha to the nursery. She needs a quick checkup and we need to finish cleaning her up. We will let you know when you can see her again."
As the nurse wheeled the isolette out of the room, Kurt, Janet and Carole moved over to Casey. "Kurt, I hate to ask this, but, once Samantha and I are released, can you guys not bring her to the house? I don't think I could handle it right now"
Carole smiled. "Casey, your mother and I have already discussed this and I already have everything ready at our house for them to come to our house. Don't you worry about this. You worry about getting yourself back to 100 percent and let us help you. Please know that I am there for you any time you need to talk, just as much as your mother is."
Kurt nodded. "Casey, we weren't planning on keeping her in the same house as you, if we are staying overnight once she is released. That isn't fair to you. I know the nurse mentioned in cases like this, as long as the baby is healthy, she will be released a bit before the birth mother. We do have some paperwork that has to be finalized, but we'll do that tomorrow. You and I will have to sign the initial birth certificate, and the adoption paperwork has been started, with the letter we need to take Samantha on the plane with us here. The lawyer will mail everything else to you in the next couple of weeks."
At that moment the nurse popped her head in the door. "Mr. Hummel-Anderson? Your husband has your daughter and is introducing her to the rest of your family. If you would like to follow me, I can show you where they are."
"Casey, are you going to be ok?" Janet asked.
Casey smiled. "I'm tired. I'm going to go to sleep. Mom, go see your granddaughter. I don't want you to miss out on her because you are worried about me. I'll be fine. I have already, at the suggestion of the fertility specialist in New York when we started this process, booked an appointment with a psychologist for next week to help me deal with the emotions of giving up the baby. I will be fine. Go see her."
Kurt, Carole and Janet followed the nurse where Blaine was holding a bundle wrapped in a pink blanket, introducing her to her grandfathers and uncle. "Hey, where's Rachel?" Kurt asked.
Finn smiled. "She took Christopher to her Dads' for the evening. He was getting fussy and needed to be in a crib. We'll get him when we go back to Lima tonight." He grabbed Kurt in a hug. "She's beautiful Kurt. I am so happy for you two."
Kurt smiled. "Thanks Finn. I still can't believe she's really mine. It feels like a dream."
"I hear ya," Finn agreed. "I didn't feel like Chris was ours until the first time he woke up in the middle of the night once we got him home. Then, I just wanted to be able to sleep again."
After some time spent with Casey, and being assured that she was fine, the nurses sent Kurt and Blaine home for the night. They were spending the evening at Blaine's parent's, and, as long as there were no changes overnight, they were going to be able to take Samantha home the next day.
Blaine was driving down the road when he felt Kurt's gaze on him. "Hey beautiful," he said, loving how that still could make Kurt blush.
"I can't believe this is real. We have a daughter." Kurt said, his voice almost giddy.
"I know. And I can't wait to get home, upload all of the pictures and start emailing them and posting them on every social network site we have profiles on." Blaine replied, a huge grin on his face.
"I know. I sent a quick text to a few friends with a picture, but I want to send that picture of you and I with Samantha to everyone. I just wish that everyone could be here." Kurt said, a slight frown gracing his face.
Blaine pulled into the driveway, surprised to see an unfamiliar car sitting beside the garage, and lights on. "Kurt? Did my mom mention anyone coming over?"
Kurt looked just as confused. "No, not at all. But, they got in, so they must have a key."
Blaine parked the car and they slowly made their way to the door, cell phones ready to call 911 if necessary. Just as they reached the front porch the door was thrown open. "Congratulations Dads!" Wes and David yelled, reaching out to pull the two shocked new fathers into the house.
"How?" Blaine stuttered out, shocked to see his friends in the house.
"Well, when we got your email this morning, Wes and I started talking and decided to head down. We wanted to meet your child as soon as possible. So, we got in touch with your mom, and she made arrangements for us to be able to get into the house as soon as we got into town."
The four men headed to the family room where Lily and Rebecca were talking, and looking at David and Becca's wedding photos. "Hey there!" Lily exclaimed, seeing Kurt and Blaine, still looking a bit dumfounded at the people in the house. "So, do we have pictures? When can we meet her?"
This is what finally brought Kurt to life. "Oh, yeah, we have tons of pictures. Let me get a computer fired up and I'll hook up a camera."
While Kurt was setting up the laptop and the camera, Blaine started gushing. "She is just beautiful guys. A head full of dark curls, just like mine and Casey's, Kurt's nose and his cleft in her chin, and these huge, incredible blue eyes. And she looks at us like she knows us. She fits in my arms perfectly. And she is just perfect. Are you coming to the hospital with us tomorrow morning?"
The four on the couch just laughed. "Yes, we are Blaine. Your mom has the guest rooms ready for us, and we'll be sleeping here tonight. Tomorrow morning, if you are going to the hospital, we will go with you." Wes answered. "And, something tells me to expect some more surprise visitors at the hospital."
"What do you mean?" Kurt asked, finished with the laptop.
"Well, a few of the Warblers called me through the day and asked which hospital, and if we knew visiting hours. Also, Mercedes called and said that a few of the New Directions members called her asking the same. Apparently, a bunch of our high school classmates are in town for the holiday weekend." Wes told them.
"OK, well we'll see what happens and who shows up tomorrow. Now, does anyone want to see the most perfect baby ever born?" Kurt demanded, pulling the attention of everyone in the room.
"Yes!" Lily said, clapping in excitement.
Kurt started the slide show, moving beside his husband, wrapping his arms around his waist, leaning his head on Blaine's shoulder. Blaine wove his arms between Kurt's, laying his head over on top of Kurt's head, both of them watching the photos of their daughter filling the screen.
As the screen went black, Lily and Rebecca were sniffing, wiping tears off of their cheeks. "She is a perfect mix of both of you." Becca said. "I can't wait to see her."
Lily nodded in agreement. "How is Casey?"
Kurt moved over to the couch to sit beside the two women. "She's ok. She is physically perfect, no problems with the pregnancy or delivery at all. Emotionally, she's a bit rough. She is going to therapy beginning next week and has asked us to give her a little space. We aren't staying here tomorrow night, just in case she is released as well. She doesn't feel strong enough to see Samantha yet, which I understand."
Blaine chose that moment to yawn, quite loudly. "I am so sorry, it's been quite a day."
"Blaine, we totally understand. Get yourselves to bed. Your parents will be here shortly, according to a call we got from your mom just before you got here. We can get ourselves to our rooms. What time are you planning on leaving in the morning?" David asked.
"We want to be out the door by 8 AM," Kurt answered, remembering the conversation they had shared on the drive home. "We want to be there as soon as the nurses will let us in. There is paperwork to complete, both for the birth certificate, as well as some of the preliminary adoption paperwork.
"Then we will see you in the morning, early enough to follow you to the hospital." Wes answered. "Now, get your asses in bed."
Sunday was a blur. It seemed like every member of the Warblers and New Directions was at the hospital at some point in time. Kurt and Blaine were trying to split their time between their friends and the baby, as well as spending time with Casey, without mentioning the baby. Kurt and Casey signed the birth certificate, and then they, along with Blaine, signed the initial paperwork for Blaine to adopt Samantha. Just as they completed that, the doctor came in. "Hello Casey! How are you today?"
Casey gave a small smile. "I'm sore, but ok." She answered.
"Well, let's have a look see and see when we can get you out of here." Doctor Ramsey chirped. "Kurt, Blaine, can I ask you to step outside so I can examine Casey?"
Kurt and Blaine each placed a kiss on Casey's forehead before heading down to the nursery where their parents were all taking turns holding their granddaughter. "Hey, are you spoiling our daughter?" Blaine asked with a laugh, knowing the child had not been laid down in hours.
Burt, who was holding her at that moment smiled up at the men. "Not at all. Sam was just telling us all how she plans on making sure we all give her everything she ever asks for, and some things she doesn't ask for."
"Sam? She already has a nickname?" Kurt asked, his hands on his hips, tapping his toe, with a smile on his face.
"Of course." Richard answered, reaching over to rub Samantha's fingers. "Her name is bigger than her, we needed something shorter. We have all agreed, we will be calling her Sam."
"Excuse me," A voice spoke up from behind Kurt and Blaine. They turned to see Doctor Ramsey and a nurse. "If we could have Samantha for a few minutes, we would like to check her out one more time so we can see when she can go home."
"Sure." Janet answered. "And, how is Casey?"
Doctor Ramsey smiled. "Casey is doing wonderfully. She is alone in the room right now if you would like to go see her?"
Blaine, Richard and Janet headed to Casey's room, while Kurt stood talking to Burt and Carole. This was a lull in the crowd, with most of the visitors having gone to get some lunch. Soon, Doctor Ramsey was turning to Kurt. "Well, Kurt, I think we are ok to get this little thing released. I'll start the paperwork and as soon as it is all ready, you and Blaine can take her home. Make sure you get her to her pediatrician next week. I'll make sure to include her records with the paperwork. You have a perfect daughter here, Mr. Hummel-Anderson."
Blaine entered just as the doctor was leaving. "Did I hear correctly, she's being released?'
"Yeah." Kurt answered, the excitement very evident in his voice. "We get to take her home."
"Casey is being released as well. How bout I go to the house, get our luggage and come back so we can head to Lima for the night?" Blaine asked, not wanting to make his sister uncomfortable, and knowing once they had Samantha out of the hospital, he wouldn't want to let her out of his sight.
Kurt leaned over and gave Blaine a gentle kiss. "That sounds perfect Babe. Do you want me to come with you?"
"No," Blaine replied. "Stay here with Samantha. I'll be back within an hour. And I know that Wes and David mentioned moving to a hotel closer to Lima so they could see us tomorrow."
Burt interrupted. "They can stay with us" he answered. "Rachel and Finn are staying with her fathers' so we didn't have two infants in the house all night, so we have Finn's room and the guest room."
"Are you sure?" Blaine asked, knowing that Burt didn't know Wes and David as well as most of Kurt's high school friends
"They are more than welcome to stay with us," Carole answered. "I had a wonderful conversation with Lily and Becca this morning and David had Burt thrilled with his stories of working with the Colts. When they get back from lunch we'll let them know."
Three hours later Kurt was carrying their daughter out of the hospital, a crowd of friends behind them. Casey had left an hour earlier with Richard and Janet, so they were all heading toward Lima. Blaine already had the infant seat base in the car and he was carrying the car seat and diaper bag. Kurt had dressed Samantha in a beautiful pink dress covered with flowers. Totally extravagant, but, they wanted the outfit she wore home to be perfect. He had made a quick stop at the mall when he ran out for lunch, determined to have the dress to die for to take her home, as well as for her pictures. The two men got the sleeping baby settled in the car seat before heading out. Blaine was riding in the back seat with Samantha while Kurt was driving.
Once they got to the house, they were greeted with another surprise. Rachel and Finn had been organizing a welcome home party for Samantha, complete with decorations, food, and friends. Mike and Tina, Puck, Quinn, Mercedes, Santana and Brittany were there. Artie was not in town, but he had called Kurt to congratulate them. Soon Burt and Finn were manning the grill, Kurt and Blaine were sitting beside the bassinette that Carole had taken to the back yard, and holding court with the baby. "Kurt?" Carole called.
Kurt headed inside to the kitchen where Carole was gathering cold side dishes, paper plates and such. "Hey Mom, can I help you with anything?"
"Not at all," Carole answered, still thrilled to hear him call her Mom. "I heard some cars out front, can you go open the door?"
Kurt headed to the door in time to see Nick, Jeff, Thad, and Trent, along with Thad's fiancée and Trent's boyfriend, as well as Mr. Shue and Emma. "Hey everyone!" he called. "The party is in the backyard. Take the seat that is next to my husband and I will kick you out!"
Everyone laughed and followed Kurt around the house. They entered the backyard just in time to hear Samantha start crying. "It's diaper change time" Blaine explained as he headed inside with the screaming infant. "We'll be right back."
"So, Kurt, when are you heading back to New York?" Jeff asked, his arm around Nick's waist.
"We have a flight booked for 7 pm tomorrow." He answered. "Carole is flying out on Wednesday and staying for two weeks, then Janet is flying in for 2 weeks."
Rachel stepped over. "And, I will be coming into the city to help out, as well as bring a bunch of diapers and onesies that we have that don't fit Christopher. He wasn't small enough to fit newborn sizes for very long, so I didn't use most of the things we got at the shower."
"When do you have to go back to work?" Nick asked.
"We both have 6 weeks of paternity leave scheduled, but, we will both be working from home during that time. I am in the middle of the fashion week prep work and Blaine is working on what could be a policy changing discrimination case, so neither of us can actually take off for 6 weeks." Kurt perked up as Blaine came out holding a now quiet baby, a bottle in his hand.
"Hey Daddy, she needs fed now, do you want the honors?" Blaine asked, holding out the bottle.
"Gladly." Kurt answered, taking their daughter from him and putting the nipple in her mouth.
While Kurt was feeding the baby, Blaine was suddenly surrounded by a pile of presents wrapped in pink paper. "What is all of this?" he asked, confused. "We already had a shower, and you all gave us presents then.
"Oh stop," Mercedes answered. "Now that we know the sex, and she is here, we all wanted to get you something that was for a girl. Now, get to opening the presents."
"You guys didn't have to do this." Kurt protested.
"What, like you didn't after Christopher was born?" Rachel asked.
"Or after Mike and I had Bella?" Tina asked.
"OK, I've got it." Kurt said. "Just shut up and accept the presents."
"Exactly!" Puck answered.
By midnight, the house was quiet, everyone in their rooms, Kurt and Blaine laying in bed facing each other, their hands entwined, legs woven together, just listening to Samantha sleeping. "I love her so much," Kurt whispered, not wanting to wake her.
"I know. I had no idea I could love anyone this much," Blaine whispered back. "And those fears I had? Gone. There is no room to be afraid when I love her this much."
"Have you talked to your parents tonight?" Kurt asked
"Yeah, they're going to come over tomorrow. Casey called some friends and they are going to come over to help distract her and Mom wants to give her some time alone with them. That, and they want to see, as Dad said, Miss Sam, before we take her away from them forever."
Kurt snorted. "Are you sure he's not your birth father? You had to get your drama queen tendencies from him."
"Stop," Blaine retorted. "He is just upset that he won't be able to drive a few minutes to see his first grandchild. And let's face it, she's perfect, and I understand why they all want to be around her all the time."
"Very true," Kurt answered. "Blaine? Can I ask a question?"
"Sure Babe, what's wrong?" Blaine asked, concerned.
"Can we take her to meet Mom tomorrow?" Kurt asked, tears filling his eyes.
Blaine gave Kurt a soft kiss, a kiss that was full of love and understanding. "Of course. We will head out sometime before we fly back. You know, she was watching today, and she is looking down on us with love and pride, right?"
Kurt smiled through his tears. "I know, but, something about being at that headstone, just makes me feel like I'm really able to communicate with Mom. And let's face it, we have made a visit to her with every major milestone in our lives, so I want this one to be included as well."
Kurt ended with a yawn. "OK, let's get some sleep before the pooping eating machine over there wakes us up." Blaine answered, pulling Kurt closer.
"Sounds like a plan." Kurt answered. "I love you."
Blaine, who was quickly falling asleep himself mumbled his reply. "I love you too. Night Babe"
Burt, who had been walking down for a drink of water stuck his head in to check on them, smiling at the sight that greeted him. Kurt and Blaine, cuddled together, Blaine using Kurt's chest as a pillow, their hands linked, with Samantha sleeping beside the bed. He quietly pulled the door shut and slipped into his room, not wanting to disturb anyone else. Carole stirred as he arranged the covers over his body. "Is everything ok?"
Burt leaned over and kissed his wife. "We have a house full of kids, and that includes our granddaughter. Everything is perfect."
Oh my, I could go on and on with this. I all the sudden don't want to end this chapter at all. And, this is, by far, the longest I have ever written. 25 pages in word, over 8000 words. Epilogue coming up, and then I will be focusing on the series of one shots I am working on. I won't be posting those until I have them all completed, and I will then post every couple of days. And, I can already tell you, some of them are future fics, and they are continuations of this verse, so, if you want to read those, add me to author alert and I'll be posting those soon. Currently I am calling it The Klaine Playlist