A/N: WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS AUTHORS NOTE, BEFORE YOU READ THIS CHAPTER. Now that I have you attention, I would like to say, before you read this chapter, you should know that just because I've pinned Sebastian as the main villain in this fiction, doesn't mean I don't like the character, it just works better for this story. Second, I'd like to remind you all that this is FICTION! IT'S MADE UP FROM MY IMAGINATION... NOT REAL... This is just the way my story works. So, if you'd like to hate, please feel free to. Third, some people might say "that's not how you do this" or "that's not what happens during a child abduction case" etc... hello? FICTION! Just keep that in mind as you read through this chapter. To those of you who are following this story, and reviewing with your kind comments, thank you, and I'm sorry for this little rant. I hope you enjoy this chapter, and the others. Thank you. Enjoy. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.

Chapter Fourteen: Underestimated...

They hadn't been home even three days when Wes and David showed up on the doorstep. Things between them hadn't been... well normal since Blaine's drunken proposal. Kurt had tried to forget about it, and Blaine had been pretending that he didn't remember it, but it was eating away at him... he knows they haven't been together that long, and it's probably too fast for Kurt, but the fact that the designer didn't give him an answer at all worries him a little. Holly doesn't seem to notice the shift between her father and his boyfriend... Wes and David on the other hand, notice it straight away. Kurt doesn't reach out to hold Blaine's hand, and Blaine doesn't kiss him lightly on the cheek, they just awkwardly stand beside each other, waiting for whatever it is to blow up in their faces. Neither of them want this relationship to end over something as stupid as a botched marriage proposal... but Blaine's a traditionalist, and if Kurt's not ready to get married, he'd rather the man say, than just leave it... then again, he doesn't know that Blaine remembers that night... Holly is talking a million miles an hour to Wes, who seems to be captivated by what she's saying. He's ignoring Kurt, and Kurt seems to be ignoring the former head councilman too. Their blow up at the sleepover wasn't exactly positive... neither really knows each other that well... they just need to spend some time together... David and Kurt get along fine... which is a good thing, because Blaine doesn't think he'd be able to handle them both if they didn't...

Kurt doesn't seem bothered by their sudden arrival at the house. The awkwardness is enough to empty the room anyway, but when Holly decides that she wants to go to the park, Kurt jumps at the chance to take his daughter. Blaine decides to stay and talk to Wes and David about what happened after they dropped him back at the hotel room. Kurt grabs his coat, wallet, keys, shoes and cell, kisses Blaine's cheek, and leaves the house with Holly before any of them can blink. It's probably a good thing, because the minute Kurt's gone, Wes starts going on about how awkward it is and then bugs Blaine to tell him... which he does... in one of those sentences where there are no pauses and at the end you're gasping for breathe... he says it all "iaskedkurttomarrymewheniwasdrunk" and "hethinksidon'trememberbutido". Wes just looks at him confused, and then Blaine explains slowly, and it all becomes clear, the reason their favourite couple have been acting strange around one another... David tells Blaine that he's stupid for keeping the truth from Kurt, and that he should tell the designer the truth... Blaine knows that's what he should do, but he's afraid of rejection... he's met Sebastian, he knows all about Kurt's tumultuous relationship with the man, how he never wants to get married... he's still afraid of their relationship ending now... but Kurt's also come a long way... maybe he needs another opinion... when he was set on getting, until Wes spoke

'Listen Blaine, I know we've been friends for years, and don't get me wrong, you're like a brother to both of us. We love you, and we don't want to see you hurt, but you've got to be kidding me... I mean come on... he's a famous designer with a daughter, and a screwed up past, you're nothing but a teacher, at a prep-school, with an album currently in progress. You can't seriously think that getting married is going to solve anything...'

'Marriage isn't a solution to a problem, nor is it going to "solve anything". I asked Kurt because I love him... and Holly. I want to be with Kurt for the rest of my life, of that, I'm certain. What do our careers got to do with anything?'

'Look Blaine, Kurt doesn't seem like the type to get married...'

'This is what got you in trouble on the weekend Wes. How would you know what "type" I am? You don't know me, you don't even like me. you think Blaine could do better, that I'm going to leave him heartbroken... well let me tell you something... your "brother" saved me... in more ways than one, and yes, he lied about remembering, which we'll talk about, but that doesn't mean that I don't love him... do you understand Wes? But out of my relationship...' Kurt said from where he and Holly were standing, the little girl glaring daggers at the former head Warbler, who looked stunned...

Holly felt like she hadn't been at school for a month... when really, it was just time dragging on, and her father spending so much time away. Her Aunt's had been busy preparing their engagement party, and Uncle Finn was busy with his and Aunt Quinn's baby, and her daddy and papa were working lots, so she didn't really have anyone to talk to except her dolls. Not that she was ignored, of course not. Her parents did talk to her, but this is usually the time she spends with Santana and Brittany, or Tina and Mike... its Wednesday, and a school day off... or for her it is anyway, and her papa, or Mr. Anderson at school, has taken "personal" time off. She wonders what that means, but then she remembers that it had something to do with what was going on at the court house. She knows that she's not supposed to leave the house without her father, or adult with her, but the park is just down the road, and she's old enough to go by herself. After all, Tiffany Damson goes by herself, and she's only a year older than Holly... her parents trust her enough to go the park on her own... so why can't Holly do that? Blaine and Kurt don't head the front door open and close, they're immersed in their conversation about what happened at the sleepover. Blaine doesn't want to push Kurt, but states that he does want to get married, even if he has to go to New York to do it... but he doesn't want to marry anyone... only Kurt... the designer is a little... well surprised because he's never really thought about it, but now that he has... there is a small part of him that wonders what it would be like, and he tells Blaine that he's not saying no... He's just... waiting for the right moment to say yes. Blaine thinks it strange, but goes along with it... they love each other after all...

It's only when Kurt goes to check on his daughter that he begins freaking out. Blaine is in the kitchen when he hears Kurt shout Holly's name. He rushes into the room, and sees it void of the little girl. Kurt is frantic, searching every room in the house... usually if Holly doesn't want to be found, she'll hide somewhere, and by the time Kurt and Blaine find her, it's shower and bed time... Kurt hates the game, but plays along anyway. Kurt rushes downstairs, and notices a pair of pink sandals missing, and Holly's coat gone from the rack. Blaine is right behind him, neither bother to lock the door as the run down the street, calling the little girl's name. Blaine is frantically texting everyone they know, whilst Kurt just threads his hands through his hair, pacing back and forth, thinking of all the places Holly could go... she's never been the kind of kid who just leaves without telling her father where she's going... she's not that kind of girl... she's smart, and knows to ask... She's just a kid Kurt... Kids do stuff like this... they make mistakes... push boundaries... you were exactly the same... he remembers his dad telling him once when they were in Lima, and Holly was being naughty... That doesn't make him feel better though... Rachel shows up five minutes later with Olivia and Puck, followed by Mike, Tina, Finn, Quinn, Artie, Sam, Mercedes, Santana, Brittany, Nick, David, Jeff and Wes. They decide to split up, making it easier to cover the small area... Kurt can't understand why they're all talking and not moving, but makes the sudden choice to head in the direction of the park...

'Kurt... we're going to find her...' Blaine said, catching up to his boyfriend, taking his hand

'She's never done this before... she's a good kid... never ran off... did she seem different to you? Do you think maybe she's run off to Sebastian?' Kurt asked, literally pulling Blaine towards the park, and the teacher has to literally yank at Kurt's arm to get him to stop and face him

'She's a kid Kurt. I know you love her, so do I, but they do these kinds of things. We're going to find her... I promise. Sebastian isn't in town, Finn made sure he left after the hearing... '

'God... I've never... I don't... I love you... I can't lose either of you...'

'You're not going to lose any of us Kurt... come on,' Blaine said, as they entered the park

Rachel and Finn had taken the west side, near Santana and Brittany's house. They hadn't really had a chance to talk to each other since Quinn had given birth, but they were still friends. Rachel was asking Finn about work, and he was talking about producing, and how it wasn't singing, or acting, but he's happy, and how Brianna is so adorable, and looks like Quinn but has his eyes. Rachel is just smiling, nodding and "awwwing". Finn pulls out his phone, and shows her the picture of his baby girl, and Rachel mentions something about him "doing good". Finn is looking around frantically also, calling his niece's name, and wondering why on earth she would run away like this... Rachel tells him about the time she tried to run away, but only got as far as the front of her house, before her father's convinced her to come back. Finn chuckles, and tells the story of the time he ran away from home. His mother was frantic, searching for him for three days, and he was camped out in the old cubby house in their back yard. He got in so much shit... Rachel smiled, and turned to call out Holly's name, checking her phone to see if any of the others had any luck locating the little girl. Olivia mentioned something about a girl from Holly's school, who was teasing her, and saying that she couldn't do anything without her daddy..., Rachel knew the minute she remembered that this girl would be involved...

To: Blaine Anderson

There is a little girl in Holly's class, the one whose been making fun of her... Holly mentioned something to me about wanting to show her up or something...

From: Rachel Puckerman

Blaine and Kurt searched every inch of the park. Other than the house, it's Holly's favourite place to be, and she knows that Kurt would search for her here. They're about to head back towards the school, when Blaine receives Rachel's text. He grabs Kurt's hand and they sprint to the Damson house. If Tiffany has told Holly something stupid, he's going to make sure that little girl, and her parents are put in their place. Kurt is confused when the arrive at a house, smaller than his, but relatively large, and head up the drive to the front door. Blaine knows he's breaking about thirty school rules, but this is Holly they're talking about... he doesn't knock on the door, rather bangs on it, and Kurt squeezes his hand... as confused as the designer is, he has a feeling he knows whose house this is... and he's proven correct when Mrs. Damson opens the door.

'Is Tiffany home?' Blaine asks, and then realises how that might sound

'No, she's out at the park with her friends. Unlike Holly, she's allowed out on her own,' Mrs. Damson says, directly to Kurt, who steps closer to the woman, getting in her face before he speaks

'Where is my daughter? She ran off because of something your spoilt brat said, now you tell me where she is, or I will take legal action against you...' Kurt said, and Mrs. Damson's eyes widened...

'I'll get my husband, we'll come help you. Tiffany usually goes to the south park, so Holly might have gone there...' she says, and Kurt wants to punch the woman, who lets their child go to the south park?

Holly knows... she knows she's not meant to go to the south park... Kurt doesn't like that park, and to be honest, neither does Blaine, or Mrs. Damson. Mr. Damson seems determined that Tiffany would never lead another child astray, but Kurt doesn't say anything. He can tell that both of the Damson's are wearing clothes from his line, and they really don't need the press at their door with two missing children and worried parents... that won't be good for the custody at all... Kurt seriously underestimated the Damson parents. Apparently, they're friends with the police department, who immediately send out a few officers to help in the search, but if they're at the south park like Mrs. Damson thinks they are, the extra men won't be necessary. From Kurt's house, the south park is at least a thirty minute walk. Holly has been missing for just under an hour... when they reach the park; Mrs. Damson immediately spots her daughter, sitting on the bench, watching the other children play. The officers ask her if she's seen Holly, and she tells them that Holly was going to come, but she never showed up... Kurt looks between the Damson's and Blaine, before he falls to his knees... Blaine catches him, and wraps his arms around him, kissing his neck softly. He manages to send a mass text to the groups... hoping they're all together.

To: Finn Hudson-Hummel

South Park, Holly never showed up. The police are starting a sweep of the area, but as of now, Holly is a missing person...

From: Blaine Anderson

Finn reads the text out loud and there is silence amongst the group of people. They're not blaming anyone, they're not judging anyone, and they're just worried... they want Holly home safely... they want her to be alright... Sam and Mercedes are clinging onto one another, as are Quinn and Finn, Rachel and Puck, and Santana and Brittany... they're all emotional, tears forming, and at this moment, they just really want to know what's going on... going to the park isn't going to help, so they convene at the Puckerman house to wait out Kurt and Blaine.

To: Blaine Anderson

We're all at Puckerman's. So come here when you can. Let us know what's going on!

How's Kurt?

From: Finn Hudson-Hummel

Kurt is shaking, but let Blaine lead him over to the seat, wrapping his arms around himself. It takes twenty-four hours for Holly to be legally established as a missing person. The Damson family tell the officers to start their search now, and Kurt is grateful, and also a little annoyed that Tiffany has been found safe and sound, but his daughter is... god only knows where... she knows about stranger danger, don't take rides from people you don't know, all that stuff... she a kid sure, but she's not the kind of kid who runs off like this... Detective Sergeant George Shore is questioning Blaine about her appearance, what she was wearing, what's missing from her room, and who she could have possibly gone to see, or where she's gone... Kurt doesn't say anything... there's that feeling in his heart that no parent should ever have to experience. The police tell Kurt and Blaine to go home, inform their loved ones about what's going on, and they'll give them the information as it comes to them. Kurt is quiet the whole way back to the Puckerman house, and when they get in the front door, Quinn immediately pulls him into a hug, and the rest of their friends are just standing around, silent, as Blaine explains what's going on. Kurt doesn't take any of it in, just silently heading upstairs to the guest room that Rachel always has made up, collapsing onto the bed, and letting the tears fall, screaming into a pillow to muffle the noise...

'Do they have any idea where she could have gone?' Puck asks, moving over to hug Rachel

'Tiffany, the little girl from school, said that she and Holly had planned to meet at the park, but that she never showed up. She was going to head home, and she saw Holly talking to someone... she didn't say anything else... didn't see the person...' Blaine said; sitting down, head in his hands, whilst Santana just rested her hand on his shoulder

'She's not that kind of kid. Kurt has always taught her never to talk to strangers... it had to be someone she knew... she wouldn't talk to someone she doesn't... Blaine, who else lives around that area? If we can give the police a list maybe they can narrow it down?' Rachel asked, grabbing a pen and paper

'There are so many families there, and all their kids go to school at Haverbrooke. She wouldn't go to their houses though... Tiffany said the car was a black Colorado... only because her dad drives... the same one... Black Colorado... who has a black Colorado that we know?' Blaine asked, standing and sprinting out of the Puckerman house, and two blocks to their house, bursting through the door and into the study...

He knew the moment that Tiffany said something about the Black Colorado, that his fleeting suspicion was right. He didn't want to believe that it was right, but it had to be, because the only other person he knows who drives that type of car, is Sebastian... if he's taken Holly across state lines, its kidnap... Blaine wants to believe that all of that is behind them, and believe that Sebastian has changed, and would never hurt Kurt that way, but then he remembers the day after the trial, the phone call from Sebastian ranting and saying that they weren't done and he'd pay for taking Holly away from him... obviously the man was drunk, but he couldn't have been as stupid as this... kidnapping Holly? That's not going to get him any points with the court when he and Kurt go in to discuss visitation rights... then again, when has Sebastian ever done anything for Kurt? Blaine doesn't know whether or not to try and understand the man, or whether this even is enough of a character synopsis for him... Puck, Finn and Sam are still talking about the event when Blaine arrives back at the Puckerman house with the file. Rachel asks what's going on, and he mentions that the only person they know who drives at Black Colorado, is Sebastian...Kurt's head shoots up, and his eyes meet Blaine's. He doesn't want to believe that his ex would stoop to this level... oh fuck that Kurt... of course he would... he would do anything to get Holly away from you because he thinks that he's more superior... Rachel and Quinn are muttering death ploys about Sebastian, whilst Artie, Mercedes and Tina, just comfort Kurt, who looks like he's about to either faint, throw up, or both.

Holly was almost at the park when the car pulled up beside her and stopped. She was thinking about going back home, because she knew that her father would be worried about her, and she has been taught to never talk to strangers... but her Sebastian isn't really a stranger. Her dad told her that he's not meant to see her without permission, but he'd never hurt her, and sometimes he's nice, and buys her things... just like her daddy. She can see Tiffany waiting for her on the seat, and Sebastian is talking to her, asking if she wants to come for a drive with him, see his new house, and have dinner and a sleepover. She asks if she can call her father, and sees the man hesitate. Tiffany is watching her, and she knows she should just go home, but she turns to cross the road and Sebastian grabs her arm... the way he used to when he would take her to school, or the park, back in their old house. She doesn't like it when he does that, but she's too small to take him on, and Uncle Finn always told her that if she ever needed help he'd always be there for her... but he's not here now, and she's scared. She wants her daddy and her papa... Sebastian isn't her papa anymore. Not since he and her daddy stopped seeing each other. The last things she sees, is Tiffany heading towards the swings, as Sebastian drives off, towards the new estate in Glendale, Pennsylvania.

'You can stay with me for the night. I'll take you back to Philadelphia tomorrow okay?' he more tells, than asks the five year old, pulling into a driveway of a new house

'I want my daddy,' is all the five year old responds with

'You can see him tomorrow. You're going to spend the night with papa, okay?'

'You're not my papa anymore,' Holly says, and Sebastian's fists clench a little tighter around the backpack he's carrying for the girl.

Kurt informs the police of their suspicions, and tells them to check the records of Sebastian Smythe, as he might have a house in the area, or surrounding suburbs. If Blaine's right, then he's unstable... he needs help, because this is insane. You don't take a child off the street, even if you've known her half your life... the designer really wants to hit Sebastian right now, or hit something that resembles him. he can hear Rachel ask everyone if they want something to eat or drink, and he wonders how they can even be thinking about food at this moment when his daughter is missing, or possibly in the hands of his mentally unstable ex boyfriend... there is only so much one person can handle before they go off the deep end, and maybe on some level he understands Sebastian's position... he loved that little girl, Kurt saw him with her when she was a baby... there was no doubt about it in his mind... he would never hurt her, but the visitation hearing is in two days, and this isn't going to look good for him... especially if the court find him unstable and unreliable. There is really only one thing he can do, and that's hope that Sebastian brings Holly back, otherwise the police will show up, and he'll be arrested and sent to prison... nothing Kurt says will change that outcome... if he lies, he could go away for being in coercion with him... he rolls over onto his back, and stares at the white ceiling, ignoring the voices downstairs, and focussing instead on the music in his head... he can't sing it, but he can hear it... and it calms him down kind of like it used to in highschool... Blaine is standing in the doorway watching him, talking about how they really underestimated Sebastian when he told them he was done, but Kurt doesn't say anything. he just lets Blaine talk... let's him vent in a way, and when he's absolutely sure the teacher is finished with what he's saying, Kurt just replies with "I love you" and waits for Blaine to curl up to him on the bed, closing the space between them, pulling Kurt as close to him as he can, and lets it all go, whilst Kurt just rubs his back in comfort, and prays to a god he doesn't believe in, that his daughter comes home safe...

It's only when Finn goes to tell them that dinner is ready that he finds them asleep, fully-clothed thank god, he doesn't need to see that again... chuckling to himself, he pulls the door closed, and turns to head back down the stairs, where Puckerman is holding court at the dining table, at the request of his daughter, who is laughing, and watches his friends... his family. Quinn is holding Brianna, a smile on her face, watching Puck as he re-enacts some silly show that the kids watch or something. He relishes in the normality of it, before he remembers that Holly isn't here, and then reality invades again, and it's bad again. If Sebastian has done this, he's going to make sure that barstard never sees the light of day again... he'll put him away himself if he has to... Sam has law experience... so does Wes from what Kurt has said... he's only a record producer, but he knows alot of people... alot of people, whom others would underestimate when it comes to revenge, or knocking someone's teeth out of the their head... he's absolutely sure of one thing... Kurt is never going to let Holly leave the house alone again until she's old and grey... that means no boy will ever break her heart... he smiles at that...

Sebastian isn't the best cook in the world. He's good enough at like, pasta and the basic foods, but he can't cook roast like Kurt can. He settles on hot chips in the oven, and Holly doesn't seem to complain, as she eats them in front of the TV. Tomorrow, they'll be out of Pennsylvania, and heading to New York. He's not going to let Kurt win this round... people say that he's crazy, that he needs to get help, but he loves his daughter, biologically his or not. He's sure that by now, Finn and Puck have devised the way they're going to torture him when the catch him, but they won't. They will never see him again... he can't be arrested for kidnap yet, because he hasn't crossed the state line, and even though Kurt's lawyers are more powerful than his, there is no way he'll go to jail, simply for being a good parent, and looking out for his child, unlike Kurt and Blaine, who let her wander off by herself. Holly hasn't spoken a word to him, she just sits in silent, watching the TV, and eating dinner. There's a small part of him that feels guilty, that feels like he should call Kurt, and explain that all he wants is to see his daughter, and he knows that their visitation hearing is coming up, but he's scared that Kurt will take the whole "sole custody" thing, and push him out of the picture. Blaine has already taken over his territory as "papa" so he doesn't really have any other option. In his mind, he can hear the words of his lawyers... it's unlikely, due to your background, that Kurt will grant you any visitation... don't do anything stupid... he just wants a fair shot... a chance at the family that he needs... that he deserves... why does he always fuck things up? He had the chance at that life with Kurt, and he screwed it up... he won't do it again... this is his fresh start...

A/N: Considering my first Author's note was so long, i'll try to keep this one relatively short. Next Chapter: The gang join forces with the police to track down Sebastian and Holly, who was planning on leaving to New York, before he got a call that stopped him. Kurt decides to take the plunge, and makes a surprising choice. Blaine officially and legally becomes Holly's "papa" as the paperwork is filed, and Rachel discovers that she's pregnant... again. Stay tuned to find out if Holly comes home safe, the ramifications for Sebastian, and Kurt's surprising choice... Enjoy and thank you. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.