Chapter 11

Two weeks later, Kurt and Adam were flying to Ohio to see Kurt's family. They had spent pretty much every minute of the two weeks together, and were spending every night at each other's apartments.

When the plane landed, Kurt and Adam got their bags, and made their way outside to meet Finn, who was picking them up. When they got to the car, Finn got out of the car to help them put their bags in the car.

"Hey little brother," Finn said, as he wrapped his arms around Kurt.

"Hi, Finn," Kurt said. "It's great to see you. This is my boyfriend Adam. Honey, this is my brother, Finn."

Adam put his hand out and said, "Hello, Finn. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hi, Adam," Finn replied, shaking Adam's hand. "It's great to meet you."

They put their bags in the car, and got in the car.

"It's good to have you home, Kurt," Finn said. "Burt really misses you."

"I miss Dad too," Kurt said. "I wish him and Carole could come visit more."

"Have you heard anything about Blaine?" Finn asked.

"I talked to Cooper last week, and he said that Blaine is back in Lima," Kurt said. "He is getting treatment for his issues at Lima General Hospital."

"That's good," Finn said. "I hope he leaves you alone."

"So do I, Finn," Kurt replied.

When they got to the house, Burt came to the greet them at the door. He said, "Kurt, I am so glad you are home." He wrapped his arms around Kurt.

"Hi, dad," Kurt said. "It's good to see you. I've missed you."

Carole said, "Hi, honey." She kissed Kurt.

"Hi, Carole," Kurt said. "You look awesome. I love your new haircut!"

"Thanks, honey," Carol said.

"Dad, Carole, this is my boyfriend Adam Crawford," Kurt said. "Sweetie, this is my dad Burt, and my mom Carole."

"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Hummel," Adam said. "It's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for letting me stay in your home this week." He shook their hands.

"You are very welcome here, Adam," Carole said. "And please, call me Carole."

"OK, Carole," Adam said with a smile.

"Hello, Adam," Burt said. "It's nice to meet you. Thank you for standing by Kurt through all the craziness with Blaine. And please, call me Burt."

"It has been a bit chaotic, but Kurt is worth it, Burt," Adam said. He put his arm around Kurt and kissed him. "You have an incredible son, Burt."

"Believe me, I know that, Adam," Burt said. "I really lucked out with this kid."

Burt said, "Come into the living room. Let's have a chat."

"Burt, the boys would probably like to freshen up and get settled after their trip," Carole said. "Kurt, why don't you show Adam to your bedroom so you can settle in? Dinner should be ready by the time you are finished."

Kurt said, "OK. We'll be down in a bit." He led Adam upstairs to his bedroom.

"So this is our childhood bedroom?" Adam asked.

"For the past two years, it's been my bedroom," Kurt replied. "We moved here after Dad and Carole got married."

Adam looked at the pictures on the shelves. He picked up a picture of Kurt with his parents as a child. He said, "Look how cute you were. How old are you in this picture?"

"Seven," Kurt said. "That was taken on our trip to Niagara Falls the summer before my mom died."

"Your mom was a beautiful woman," Adam said. "You have her eyes, and her smile."

"She was a great mom," Kurt said. "She really encouraged me to sing and perform. She would sit for hours just watching me act out the little plays I would create. She must have listened to me play 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' on the piano a thousand times when I first learned it. And no matter what I sang, or what story I told, she always listened with a smile on her face. And she used to sing to me all the time. She had a beautiful voice." His eyes welled up with tears as he told Adam about his mother.

Adam hugged Kurt, and said, "Your mom sounds like an incredible woman. I'm sure she is still watching over you and so proud of the man you have become, love." He kissed Kurt's forehead.

Kurt said, "I hope so." As he looked at the shelves, Kurt noticed a picture of him and Blaine on one of the shelves. He said, "I haven't spent much time at home since Blaine and I broke up. I really need to clear out some of the stuff on these shelves." He picked up the picture and ripped it into pieces.

"If you need time alone to go through things, just let me know, love," Adam said.

"I'll just bring up a trash bag a bit later, and get rid of some of this stuff," Kurt said. "I have no attachment to the things he gave me anymore. He was never very good at gift giving. He actually gave me monogrammed towels for a graduation present."

"Seriously? Tell me you're kidding," Adam said.

"Yeah, he did," Kurt said. "They are in my bathroom." He walked into the bathroom and got the towels. "When I opened them, I acted like they were the greatest gift I ever received, but I was just trying to spare his feelings. This is the type of gift a husband gives his wife after 20 years of marriage when he doesn't know what else to get her. It's not a gift for a teenage boy to give his boyfriend."

"Wow," Adam said. "I am just flabbergasted about this one."

"Anyways, let's get unpacked so we can go downstairs for dinner," Kurt said. "The Hummel Hudson Friday night dinners are always fun nights. We usually wind up playing games after dinner, though I think tonight my dad will be peppering you with a million questions."

"Sounds like the making of a wonderful evening," Adam said

They unpacked their things and went downstairs to the kitchen.

"Do you need help with dinner, Carole?" Kurt asked.

"No, everything is just about ready," Carole replied. "Why don't you get drinks for yourself and Adam, and head to the dining room."

Kurt said, "OK." He got drinks, and they walked into the dining room.

Burt, Finn, and Carole brought the food into the dining room, and everyone sat down to eat.

Burt said, "So, Adam, Kurt said you are graduating this year. What are your plans after graduation?"

"I'm planning on going to visit my mother in England for a while, and exploring Europe for a bit," Adam said. "Then I'll go back to New York to start the life of a struggling actor. Hopefully I will find a role on Broadway sometime soon."

"Where do your parents live, Adam?" Carole asked.

"My dad lives in New York," Adam replied. "He plays in the New York Philharmonic. My mom splits her time between Essex, where I was born, and London. I don't know if Kurt told you, but my mother is second cousins with Prince Charles. I am actual 40th in line for the British throne."

"Leave it to my kid to find a prince to date," Burt said with a chuckle.

"I don't even really consider myself a royal," Adam said. "I've been living in the United States most of my life, and have dual citizenship now. Though I have royal blood in my veins, I don't really live like a royal. I do have to go to a few royal events each year, but I have been able to lead a normal life here in the United States, unlike my cousins in England. I am far from a prince."

"You look like a prince through my eyes," Kurt said with a flirtatious wink and smile.

"You must be blind, love," Adam said with a laugh.

They continued to chat through dinner. After cleaning up, everyone went into the living room for coffee and dessert.

"So, Burt, Kurt promised me that you would have some embarrassing Kurt stories to share with me when I met you," Adam said.

"Oh, there are plenty of those," Burt said. "Did Kurt tell you about how he used to run around the house singing songs from 'The Sound of Music' while wearing a Maria bonnet?"

Adam laughed and said, "No, he didn't. That must have been so precious."

"It was adorable," Burt said. "I'll have to try to dig out the old video tapes while you are here."

"I would love to see that," Adam said. "Precious little Kurt dancing around in a Maria bonnet is something I need to see."

"Oh, come on, Ad, you can't tell me that you didn't spin around on a grassy hill singing the Sound of Music at least once in your life," Kurt said.

"I'm not confessing to anything, love," Adam said.

"Did Kurt tell you that he was on the high school football team in sophomore year?" Finn asked.

"No, he didn't," Adam said. "I didn't know you liked football, love"

"I don't," Kurt said. "It was before I came out to my dad, and I did it to hid my sexuality from my dad."

"But I knew long before he joined the team that he was gay," Burt said. "I knew he needed to come to me and talk to me about it when he was ready to tell me."

"What position did you play on the team, love?" Adam asked.

"I was the kicker," Kurt said.

"And his first kick won us our first game," Finn said. "It was awesome."

"It was the most unique kick ever seen on the football field," Burt said.

"No, no, no," Kurt said. "We don't need to talk about this one. I quit the team soon after."

"What did you do, Kurt?" Adam asked.

"You don't want to know this, hon," Kurt replied.

"But it's embarrassing Kurt story time, love," Adam said.

"He's right, Kurt," Burt said. "It's a father's duty to embarrass his kid in front of his significant other. Let's just say he had a little Beyonce in his step as he approached the ball."

"Beyonce in his step?" Adam asked confused.

"He did the Single Ladies dance on his approach to the ball," Finn said. "And he even taught the rest of the team the dance. We did it to distract our opponents."

"This is something I need to see," Adam said.

"You should do the dance for him now, dude," Finn said.

"No, no, no," Kurt said. "I haven't done that dance in a couple of years."

"You know you remember it, Kurt," Burt said. "Come on, I'll do it with you." He got up and reached for Kurt's hand.

"My dad learned the dance for my graduation present last year," Kurt said to Adam, as Burt pulled him off the couch.

"Come on, Finn," Burt said. "You know the dance. You're doing it with us." He grabbed Finn's hand and pulled him off the couch.

"We don't even have the music," Kurt said.

"Yes we do," said Carole. "We downloaded it when your dad learned the dance last year." She walked over to the stereo hooked up with an iPod, and started the song.

Kurt, Finn, and Burt started to dance to the song, as Adam and Carole looked on laughing.

Burt said, "Come on, honey. Join us." He reached for Carole's hand. "You too, Adam."

Adam got up and went over to dance next to Kurt, mimicking Kurt's movements.

When the song ended, they were all laughing and smiling.

"That was fantastic," Adam said.

"Just another Friday night in the Hummel Hudson household," Burt said. He kissed Carole.

They continued to chat and play games until Burt finally said, "It's getting late, and I'm old. It's time for this old man to hit the hay. Carole, are you coming to bed?"

"Yes," Carole replied. "Do you boys need anything before we go to bed?"

"No, we're fine, Carole," Kurt said. "Good night, Dad. Good night, Carole. I love you." He hugged and kissed them.

"Good night, Kurt," Burt said. "I love you too."

Carole said, "Good night, honey. I love you too"

Burt said, "Good night, Adam. I am so glad to meet you. And I look forward to you spending more Friday nights with the Hummel Hudsons." He hugged Adam.

"I look forward to that too, Burt," Adam said. "Good night, Burt. Good night, Carole."

Carole said, "Good night, Adam. We'll see you in the morning." She hugged and kissed Adam.

Burt and Carole said good night to Finn and walked out of the room.

"I'm going to head to bed now too," Finn said. "Good night, little brother. Good night, Adam." He hugged them.

"Good night, Finn," Kurt said. "I love you."

"I love you too, Kurt," Finn said.

"Good night, Finn," Adam said.

Finn walked out of the room.

Kurt took Adam's hand, and said, "Should we head up to bed now?"

"Sure," Adam said.

They walked up to Kurt's bedroom, and got ready for bed. They climbed into bed and snuggled in close to each other.

Kurt said, "So, you didn't mention you were going to Europe this summer. How long are you going to be gone?"

"I was actually going to talk to you about that," Adam said. "I'm planning on spending about a month in Europe. My parents are giving me the trip for a graduation present, and they are giving me enough money to bring someone with me. I was actually planning on asking you to join me, if you would like, but I was waiting until things got a little less hectic for you. I didn't want you to have to make a decision about whether or not to join me with the Blaine stuff and your dad's surgery over your head. But I would love for you to come with me, love."

"Really?" Kurt asked.

"Absolutely," Adam replied. "We can go wherever you like, love. We can travel all over England so I can show you where I grew up. I'd love to take you to Paris for a romantic and cultural weekend. We could go to Austria and you could spin around in your Maria bonnet on the same hill that scene was filmed. We can make plans once things settle down. Assuming you say yes, of course."

"Adam, that is an amazing offer, but I'd feel badly having your family pay for my trip," Kurt said. "And I can't afford it myself with college tuition and living expenses."

"Kurt, my parents are giving me $10,000 for graduation so I can take this trip," Adam said. "I would love to use it to take you with me. My family is very wealthy, Kurt, so my parents can afford to spend me and my boyfriend around Europe for a month. My family comes from old money in England, so money is not something that I have to worry about, love. Please say you'll join me."

Kurt said, "Yes, I will. Thank you, Adam."

They kissed.

"Your family is amazing, Kurt," Adam said. "This was one of the most fun nights I've ever had. Your father is quite the character. Looking at him, you'd never expect him to be so intuitive, understanding, and insightful. He's the type of guy that you can just walk in, have a beer with, and feel like he's the best friend you've ever had."

"My dad is great," Kurt said. "I couldn't have gotten a more supportive, loving, attentive, and understanding father. I didn't really have many friends before I joined the glee club in high school, so my dad was really my best friend when I was a kid. He would have tea parties with me, and he'd watch 'The Sound of Music' and 'Sister Act' with me whenever I wanted. I'm very fortunate to have him."

"His connection with Carole is really strong," Adam said.

"Yes, Carole has been an amazing thing for dad," Kurt said. "And dad has been amazing for her, too. Finn's dad died when he was a baby, and it was just her and Finn until she met my dad. Dad, Carole, Finn, and I all agree that it we were all missing part of being in a real family before Dad and Carole got married. It was really an amazing thing for all of us. I used to have a major crush on Finn when I was a freshman and sophomore in high school. We had some difficulties early on, but now we are very close. He is the best brother a guy could have."

"Watching you, your dad, and Finn do the Single Ladies dance tonight was hysterical," Adam said. "Though I have to admit, I was disappointed when your dad made me get up to join the dance. I was quite enjoying a certain someone roll his hips." He slid his hand down to Kurt's hip.

"Were you now," Kurt said with a smile.

"Very very sexy," Adam said. He kissed Kurt's neck.

They began to make out, as they groped each other.

Kurt pulled away from Adam, breathing heavily. "Wait, I'm sorry," Kurt said. "I want you so bad, Adam, but not here. Not with my parents and brother down the hall."

"I understand," Adam said.

"I just want to be able to get lost in you without worrying of my family overhearing," Kurt said.

"It's fine, love," Adam said. "I understand."

"When we get back to New York, I'll make this up to you," Kurt said.

"With some heavy hip rolling, I hope," Adam said.

"There will be a lot of gyrating going on, sweetheart," Kurt said with a smile.

"I will look forward to that, love," Adam said. "I love you, Kurt."

"I love you too, Adam," Kurt said.

They kissed, and went to sleep.