A/N: I did promise angst, right? Right? Well…here it comes. But, it isn't going to be between the boys. Nope. Not yet. I can't bring myself to write it…yet. Lol. Maybe once the boys are back together, but not yet. Meanwhile, song used is: Already Gone by Kelly Clarkson. I kind of dig on this song.
Chapter 10
Blaine noticed something was off with Kurt. He knew Julia was being a little bit of a bitch to Kurt with deadlines and stuff, but there wasn't really anything he could do about that. When Blaine tried to talk about it with Kurt, he'd just shut down, which wasn't like him. One day, while Blaine and Kurt were still in the bedroom (the one place cameras weren't allowed), Blaine looked at his husband and sighed. He knew they needed to talk about whatever was going on.
"Babe, please? I'm going crazy here. Talk to me."
Kurt looked at Blaine and stroked his side softly. It was something Kurt did when he wanted to feel more connected to Blaine. Blaine stayed sitting in the spot where he was and waited. They knew Evy was still asleep, so they didn't have to rush this conversation. Kurt sighed and started speaking.
"I had another conversation with Finn and Rachel. They just don't seem to understand what this means to me. They're on Burt and Carole's side. It just turned into an argument that we don't really need. And now, Dad and Carole called me and said they wanted to come visit. And Blaine…I just don't know. Truly, I don't."
It killed Blaine everyday that Burt and Carole weren't on their side about Evy, but Blaine knew that his mom and Cooper were, and as evidenced by the amount of baby gifts that were piled up in their living room, they knew they had acceptance somewhere. Blaine knew how much this was hurting Kurt, and he decided to fix it himself.
"Let them come. Let them see just how much Evy has made us better. Baby, I hate when you're sad. I do. It makes me sad. I have an idea….what about if we invite Mama and Coop? Kind of even people out who are on our side. And that way, if Carole and Burt try anything…we'll have them here."
Blaine smiled as he could see Kurt considering it. Kurt stood up and looked at Blaine. They needed to use the confessional room more, and Blaine knew that Kurt needed time to work all of this out himself. Blaine had a satellite interview in a few minutes, and he told Kurt that, Kurt nodded and walked out of the room. He walked in to check on Evy, noting that she was still down for the count, and made his way towards the confessional, knowing his deepest fears would be put out there.
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Kurt, Confessional:
"So, my parents want to visit. I don't know if that's such a good idea to be honest. I mean, they have to meet Evy eventually, right? I mean, things have changed a lot between my parents and I since I moved to New York and married Blaine. I think they would have liked it if we would have waited, but Blaine and I…we're soulmates. And I couldn't wait. When Blaine and I got married, we eloped, and that rubbed people in my family the wrong way. But to deny Blaine and I the single biggest thing that we've wanted since we've been together, which is a child of our own, is the lowest form of low. You know what, no. I'm going to let them come. I'm going to invite my mother and brother-in-law, and have them here too. Because my family…is my daughter Evanna, my husband Blaine, my mother in law Jana, and my brother in law, Cooper. Yeah, Blaine's right. I should do that."
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Kurt walked out of the confessional room some time later, feeling a bit better about what he was going to do. He smiled at Blaine who was holding Evy in his arms and reading the newspaper. Kurt took his cell phone out of his pocket and snapped the picture of his husband and daughter just casually sitting on the couch. He wrapped his arms around Blaine's shoulders and leaned in, kissing his neck softly.
"Hey babe. How was the confessional?"
"It was eye opening for sure. But, you're right. I think what will happen is that I'll call Mom and Coop and have them come, even things out when Carole and Dad get here."
Blaine nodded and squeezed Kurt's hand softly. Kurt unwrapped his arms and kissed his husband then walked over to the coffee pot. He grabbed their favorite hazelnut coffee and put it on, and then took out his cell phone, dialing Jana Anderson's office.
"Jana Anderson's office, Elisha speaking."
"Hi Elisha, this is Kurt Hummel-Anderson, is Jana available?"
"Hi Kurt! Absolutely, I'll patch you through."
Elisha said, smiling. She had explicit instructions that if either of her sons or her son-in-law called, to patch them through no matter what. Kurt waited as the line picked up and he heard Jana's voice on the other side.
"Kurt! Darling, how are you?!"
"Fine Mom, I'm doing great. Look…Blaine and I would love it if you could come for a visit. And Coop too. I'm actually going to call Cooper after I call you, but we'd love for you guys to officially meet Evy."
"Oh my god, Kurt. We'd love that. When is convienent for you?"
"The sooner the better, actually. See, I have an ulterior motive. My parents are flying in. And they don't support Evy, our decisions or the show. And I kind of want my family there. And you and Coop, well Jana, if I'm being honest…you and Coop are much more a family to Blaine and I than mine is."
"I can be there first thing, Kurt. I won't let you down. And somehow or other, I'll make sure Coop can come too."
Jana said. Kurt smiled and exchanged a few more pleasantries and then hung up. Blaine was now in the kitchen, sans Evy, pouring their coffee. Kurt smiled and accepted his from his husband and smiled warmly.
"What did Mom say?"
"She can be here first thing."
"So can Coop. As a matter of fact, he was already headed here. He wanted to meet Squirt Jr, as he's taken to calling Evy. He'll be landing in about an hour."
Kurt smiled and turned on the radio in the kitchen. He watched as Blaine stood with him and smiled. The camera crews had finished filming for the night, and they were finally alone. Blaine knew when Kurt needed to sing something to get it out, so he was going to allow that. Kurt shrieked when he heard the Kelly Clarkson song start on the radio.
"Oh god, Blaine…this song is so for my dad right now!"
"Then go ahead, let it out."
Blaine said, watching as his husband started singing the song. He could feel the emotions radiating off of Kurt, and he felt sad, wishing that Kurt were still a performer.
"Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye
Even with our fists held high
It never would have worked out right, yeah
We were never meant for do or die
I didn't want us to burn out
I didn't come here to hurt you now I can't stop
I want you to know
That it doesn't matter
Where we take this road
But someone's gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I'm already gone."
Kurt watched as Blaine had that look on his face. When Kurt had given up performing, he didn't think it much a sacrifice. He'd loved writing and fashion, and when he'd gotten his degree in fashion journalism, he knew he'd be happy. But he missed the performance aspect. He gave up performing to support Blaine in his career, and he'd never regret it. But sometimes he'd needed to get it out, and he was silently thanking Blaine for letting him get it out now. Blaine was singing with him now, and they didn't hear Cooper come in. He stood off to the side, watching his brothers sing like it was the most natural thing in the world.
"Looking at you makes it harder
But I know that you'll find another
That doesn't always make you want to cry
It started with the perfect kiss then
We could feel the poison set in
"Perfect" couldn't keep this love alive
You know that I love you so
I love you enough to let you go
I want you to know
That it doesn't matter
Where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I'm already gone"
Cooper was panicking at this point. He didn't know what was happening, but he knew that Kurt and Blaine were singing a breakup song to each other. He needed to get in there and have his brothers fix whatever was wrong with their relationship. Cooper moved a fraction of an inch into Blaine's vision line and Blaine shook his head slightly. Cooper realized this was a Kurt thing and stayed frozen in place. He felt the same way his brother did about Kurt's performances. Cooper watched as Kurt finished up with the song.
"And I'm already gone, I'm already gone
You can't make it feel right
When you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on
So I'm already gone…"
Blaine wrapped his husband up in a hug and kissed his neck softly. He knew that Kurt was struggling with everything with his parents, and he also knew that his husband was going to be the bravest person he knew. Blaine kissed Kurt's neck softly and nuzzled it, then called out.
"It's okay to come in now, Coop. He's done."
Kurt gasped and turned, seeing his brother-in-law standing in their foyer. He never knew how Cooper managed to get into their house, but Blaine and Kurt smiled as Cooper walked over to them. He dropped a bag on the floor and smiled. Then he wrapped his brothers up in a hug, and Kurt knew. Kurt knew that the Andersons were his home, and he'd be fine as long as they were around.