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Chapter 12: Therapy

The rest of the day went slowly. At lunch the Warbler's shared concerned looks as Blaine tried to get Kurt to eat something but only managed to get him to take a bite from his sandwich.
"Please Kurt," Blaine said quietly at their table while the other's talked around them. "Just eat a bit more."
Kurt shook his head and crossed his arms over his chest.

Blaine sighed. Kurt was being stubborn. Kurt pulled out his phone and typed a quick message to Blaine.

I need to go speak to the teacher for the class I missed this morning. I'll see you in class.

Before Blaine could say anything Kurt had stood up and walked away, clutching his bag tightly and his eyes flickering around from person to person. It was the first time that Kurt had gone somewhere by himself at Dalton. Usually there was someone always with him, mostly Blaine.
"What's going on Blaine," Wes said and Blaine turned back to the table to find everyone looking at him.

"Why is Kurt so upset?" Jeff asked.
Blaine sighed and shook his head.
"Mr Dalton asked to see Kurt, to see how he was fitting in here at Dalton," Blaine said quietly. "Kurt wasn't prepared for such kindness because nobody at his old school showed him any."
Everyone looked shocked and disgusted at this news.

"That's disgusting," David said, shaking his head. "That school needs to be shut down."
Blaine nodded his head in agreement.
"It's shaken Kurt up and he didn't sleep well last night and he's nervous about his speech therapy this afternoon," Blaine sighed and ran a hand over his face.
The other's nodded.
"If there is anything we can do," Nick said. "Let us know."

Blaine nodded and went back to picking at his lunch. When the bell rang they group stood and headed to their next classes. Blaine hurried to the class room and found Kurt waiting nervously for him. When Blaine reached him Kurt thrust a piece of paper in his hand and bit his lip, shifting from foot to foot.

I'm sorry Blaine. I know that I am being difficult and you are only trying to help. You, apart from my father, have been the only one who has ever tried to help and I'm not used to it. I'm sorry.

Blaine felt his heart ache for Kurt and looked up to his worried face. Blaine tugged Kurt to him and hugged him tightly.
"It's OK Kurt," Blaine whispered in his ear. "We are in this together."
Kurt nodded against Blaine and hugged him tightly back. Blaine pulled back and pecked Kurt on the lips.
"So, no more pushing away?" Blaine asked with his puppy dog expression.

Kurt gave him an amused smile and nodded. Blaine grinned and Kurt chuckled breathily.
The afternoon went a lot smoother and when the final bell rang Blaine walked Kurt to the parking lot as usual. Burt was waiting for them, sitting in his car.
"You tell me what happens right?" Blaine asked, pausing a little way from the car.

Kurt nodded and hugged Blaine tightly.
"Good luck babe," Blaine said and Kurt's breath hitched at the nickname. Blaine winked and started walking away. He looked over his shoulder and saw Kurt's smile as he slipped into the car. Blaine chuckled and blushed, heading to his own car, hoping that Kurt's therapy went OK.

Kurt fiddled the whole way to the hospital, looking nervously around. Burt grip was tight on the steering wheel, nervous too. They parked and walked in together and up to the floor where it would be taking place. When they arrived in the waiting area, a tall woman with long blonde hair was talking to one of the nurses. She turned when they reached them and smiled brightly.
"Hello, I'm Caitlyn Harper," she said. "You must be the Hummel's."

Burt shook her hand and grunted.
"This is my son Kurt," Burt said and Kurt nodded once.
"If you'll follow me we can started," Caitlyn smiled and she gestured for them to follow her with a wave of her hand. They followed her down a brightly lit hallway and to a room at the far end. She ushered them in and Kurt took in the surroundings that he would be seeing for a while.

The room was huge, a large bookshelf covering one of the four walls, filled to the brim with books. There was a large couch and a few chairs scattering around the room. A large wooden desk was by the window, a computer resting on the top and files spread out across it. The room was cosy, as it was meant to be and Kurt felt safe in here.

"Please take a seat," Caitlyn said kindly, gesturing to the couch. Kurt studied it for a moment for sitting down carefully and crossing his leg over the other. Burt said down, legs splayed and his fingers linked in together. Hannah sat had grabbed a file and sat down gently in one of the seat across from them.

"It's a pleasure to meet you both," Caitlyn said. "I like to jump straight into things so how about we get started."
Kurt nodded hesitantly and gripped the leather seat tightly in his hands.
"Now, I have read your file and have spoken to your doctor. I have been given a brief understanding about what has happened but I would like your point of view on it," Caitlyn said, gazing at Kurt. "This will help with the therapy because we don't want your subconscious to tell you not to speak out of fear."

Kurt nodded, having understood.
"So how does this all work?" Burt asked.
"Mostly we will be doing voice exercises, like many singers do, to strengthen the vocal chords and hopefully get Kurt's voice back."
Kurt took out his phone and quickly typed a message and showed it to Burt.

"Kurt wants to know if he'll be able to sing again," Burt said and Kurt stared intently at Caitlyn. She smiled at him, showing a row of straight white teeth.
"Having reviewed the damage of your vocal chords and they way they have healed, I see no reason why you won't be able to sing again."
Kurt clapped his hands together in glee and jumped a little in his seat. Burt and Caitlyn chuckled at the action and a blush tinged Kurt's cheek.

"Now you'll have to practice these at home a few hours every night for the best results," Caitlyn explained. "But you can't overdo it otherwise you could damage them worse."
Kurt nodded in understanding, determined to do things right.
"I'm also going to give you a list of food and drinks that can help with the process and food and drink to avoid," Caitlyn said, handing over a packet of papers to Burt.

Burt took them and held them in his hands carefully, as if afraid they would break and crumble in his hands and this valuable information would be lost forever.
"Now Burt, you are more than welcome to stay for these sessions or if Kurt would prefer to do them alone then that is fine too," Caitlyn offered and Burt nodded.
"We'll discuss it at home but I'll stay for this one," Burt said and Kurt nodded in agreement.

"Of course," Caitlyn smiled. "So Kurt, would you like to get started?"
Kurt nodded enthusiastically and Caitlyn grinned.
"Ok then," Caitlyn grinned.

For the next 45 minutes Caitlyn went through some exercises with Kurt to help strengthen his vocal chords. Because he hadn't been a mute all his life and only for a few months they didn't have to start from scratch. She answered all their questions and asked questions herself which Burt answered.
"That was a really good first session Kurt," Caitlyn said happily. "I feel confident that we are going to make some great progress."

Kurt beamed with the praise.
"Next week I would like to talk about the accident," Caitlyn said gently and Kurt flinched and paled.
"I know it's difficult but talking about but it essential for our session if we are going to get your voice back."
Kurt nodded and picked up his bag, holding it tightly.
"I'm very proud of you today Kurt," Caitlyn said and Kurt smiled at her.

Burt clapped him on the shoulder and for once Kurt didn't flinch. They headed back to the car after saying goodbye and then headed straight home. Kurt's phone buzzed and he took it out and smiled at the message.

I know you were amazing today at your therapy today-B

Kurt smiled and quickly typed back a message.

Spying on me are we? For shame-K

His phone buzzed back quickly and Kurt chuckled.

Damn, caught. I'll be more subtle next time;) tell me how it went-B

Tomorrow. I want to tell you in person-K

I look forward to it! See you tomorrow. Can't wait xx-B
xxx:D-K

Kurt slipped his phone back in his pocket as they pulled up to the house. When they got home, neither Carol or Finn were there and Kurt headed up to his room to start his homework that he had been given for that day and to catch up on the work that he had missed.
When Carol got home she asked Kurt all about how it had gone and they showed her the paper that they had been given.

Kurt expected Finn to ask how it went and he was ready to talk to Finn about it but when Finn got home he just brushed past Kurt, bumping him slightly. Kurt flinched back and Finn scowled at him before disappearing upstairs. Kurt shook a little but swallowed it down and turned back to face his papers that Caitlyn had given him.

Brittany and Santana messaged Kurt and asked him how it went. Kurt messaged them back, explaining it to Santana and giving a brief description to Brittany.
Dinner was filled with conversation about Kurt's therapy session and Finn was sulking the whole way through.

Kurt cleaned up dinner with Finn in silence.
'Did I do something wrong?' Kurt signed to Finn once the dishes were done. It took Finn a moment to figure out what Kurt had said but when he did he just turned away.
"There are other people in the family Kurt. It's not always about you," Finn snapped.
Kurt flinched back which made Finn scowl even more.

'I know,' Kurt signed back.
"Well you don't act like it. I'm sorry that you lost your voice Kurt, I am. But you are being selfish, making everything about you and I'm sick of it," Finn snapped.
Kurt sucked in a breath and recoiled as if he had been slapped. Kurt fled from the kitchen and to his room, slamming the door shut.

He was nothing but a burden to Finn, he was nothing in Finn's eyes and he had never had been. All the things that Finn had said about having his back and being step-brothers meant zero to him. Kurt had never been more hurt in his life.

Ooooo bad Finn! It will be discussed why Finn was like this! See you next chapter and don't forget to review!