A/N: So, I know it's late. But I had an acute case of writers block, and then time just got away from me. I've been working alot this week, so I just didn't get a chance to sit down and write. But, here it is now. Chapter Eight. This one is a little bit longer than the others... not that you can really tell, but I had to get everything in this chapter, so that the next one could be set up differently. If you would like a full list of all the colleges that ND and the Warblers got into, let me know in the reviews, and I will post one as an extra part of the next chapter. Thank you to all of you who reviewed, and favourited and followed, and hello to all the new readers. I hope you enjoy. Read and Review. Thanks. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.

Chapter Eight: Under the Surface

It had started as a stupid suggestion by Thad and David, that the Warblers would throw a week of festivities for the school to start saying goodbye to the senior students. Kurt had been working so hard to stay out of the conversation, but the tension between Blaine and Nick had pushed him into attending the meetings, if not to get over the silence and obvious anger in the room. Something was going on, and for once, he doesn't want to know what it is. Blaine shoots him puppy dog eyes whenever he's looking at him and his guard is down, and it usually ends with them curled up, naked, in Blaine's bed in his dorm room whilst Jeff is out. They've had so much sex in the last two weeks, Kurt thinks they might have broken some record. Not that he's complaining… but he's complaining. He needs a break from the sex, and he needs Blaine and Nick to talk again, because he can't live without both of them in his life. Regardless of their problems, Nick doesn't seem to have any problem talking to Kurt. It's just when Blaine is in the same room, or sitting beside him. Jeff is also frustrated that his boyfriend isn't talking to Blaine, and he knows why. He knows what they're hiding, and yet, he's able to put it all aside and be friends with everyone. Which is why Kurt and Jeff are currently quizzing each other on questions for their upcoming finals, and why they're ignoring the blatantly obvious tensions between all the Warblers. Wes is shouting about the senior festivities, and how he's not ready to hand over the reins of Head Warbler, but David is beside him, and slaps him over the back of the head, before taking his megaphone and returning to the bedroom. Wes just pouts, and moves over to where Kurt and Jeff are studying, sitting beside the countertenor, and pouting. Jeff makes a note to himself to find out what's going on between all of the Warblers, and their Lead Singer, before throwing a scrunched up piece of paper at Kurt, who was off in his own little world. Kurt raises an eyebrow at him, smirking before picking up his book and flipping through it.

The ceremony for the handover of Wes' role of Head Warbler is being held at the end of next week, when they officially finish their duties as Warblers. Kurt knows the guy who is taking over, Graham Tanner. He's a junior next year, or a sophomore this year, and he's almost like Wes, but a little more mature. He's not a bad guy. They've only gotten to know him over the last few months, because he filled in for one of the freshmen Warblers who dropped out at the beginning of the year. He was chosen by Miss Price, and Thad, who promised Wes that he would find someone who could carry the responsibilities of the Head Warbler, and make them an institution. When the other Warblers heard about this, there was an uproar, but any bad natured comments have been filtered out by now. It's only when Wes barges into his dorm room whilst he's studying with Blaine, that Kurt gets drawn into the politics of Dalton and the Warbler Council, which up until now, he's remained neutral to. Blaine listens with a grin on his face as Wes asks Kurt to write him a speech that doesn't disgrace him, and doesn't make him look like an idiot. The countertenor smirks, and looks at Blaine, before they both burst out laughing, sending Wes off in a rage. He returns about twenty minutes later with Nick, Jeff and David, who plead with Kurt to do it, so he'll shut up about it and leave them to study. Nick and Jeff are whispering quietly to one another, and Blaine isn't laughing anymore. In fact, Kurt swears he sees his best-friend and his boyfriend glaring at one another, before Nick storms out of the room, complaining about Wes' insolence. Kurt promises the soon-to-be former Head Warbler that he'll write the speech, before chasing after Nick. Blaine is left to deal with David and Wes, who just talk to the tenor as he's trying to work, and whilst he's ignoring the sting from Kurt going after Nick (not that he expected anything less from his boyfriend), it still hurts.

Kurt finds Nick sitting in the courtyard, leaning against the maple tree, staring out over the mass of lawn that covers almost the entire of the Worthington House courtyard, and leads towards the Main Hall. He sits down beside his best friend, and bumps their shoulders together, causing Nick to look over at him, pain in his eyes, and tears threatening to overflow. Kurt silently asks him what's wrong, and Nick wants to tell him. He really really does. But he knows that he can't… he can't and it kills him that he can't. So he lies. Again. He tells Kurt that he's worried about not getting into his first choice college, and that he and Jeff won't last after highschool, and just like old times, Kurt puts everything into perspective. It kills Nick that he's betraying his best friend. He's one of the only people Kurt trusts completely, and he knows, that when this comes out, it's going to be the end of all the trust they've worked thirteen years to build. But they're laughing all of a sudden, about a memory of the time they were playing in Nick's backyard, and they were muddy as all hell because it had been raining and the dirt had been completely turned mud like. They pretended they were mud monsters, and Nick's mother threatened to squirt them with the hose if they came in or near the house. So they rolled around outside, and laughing and chuckled, and part of Nick wishes they could just do that again, find a mud pile and roll around in it, chase each other with piles of mud, and threaten to spray one another with the hose should they come near the common house. Everything, for a second, is normal. He's not hiding this big thing from Kurt, and he's not fighting with Blaine about it. Everything is the way it should be… until Wes shows up with some of the Warblers who have "sensed the tension and chosen sides", and everything is shit again.

'Okay, that's it. What the fuck is going on?' Kurt asked, standing as Nick stopped laughing and turned away

'I don't know. There's tension in the group and we just chose a side. It's better than being caught in the crossfire,' Sebastian said

'Whatever the fuck is going on between you and Blaine and Jeff… needs to stop. I'm sick of not having my best-friend and boyfriend talking and being in the same room. I can't do that Nick. So whatever it is, work it the fuck out,' Kurt said, turning to walk off

'You know he's right Nick. You and Blaine have to get past whatever this is,' Sebastian said, and Ian and Riker nodded in agreeance… Nick sighed… this should be a blast… he thought

FLASHBACK

Kurt's First Day of Preschool

Burt had dressed Kurt in a pair of dark denim pants, and a blue polo shirt, with a black sweater over the top. He had packed a lunch, and put it in Kurt's little bag, and prepared a list of numbers for the teacher. He and Mandy were both nervous about sending Nick and Kurt to preschool, but because they managed to get them in the same class, they're a little happy. At least Kurt will know one person there. Today, is Kurt's first day of preschool. Usually, it would be both parents dropping off their children, but when Burt showed up, alone, to drop Kurt off, the teacher, Mrs Lawson looked at him strangely. He didn't explain, just handed Kurt his bag, knelt down to his height, pressed a soft kiss to his forehead, and hugged him tightly, whispering that he would be back at three to pick him up. Nick smiled at his best-friend from where he was seated, and Kurt smiled a little, hanging his bag on the hook under his name, before taking a seat beside Nick, and another girl, whose name was Mercedes Jones. Burt and Mandy watched as the boys settled in, and then headed back out of the classroom. They had been talking about this moment, and Mandy was afraid to bring up Elizabeth, for the sake of argument. She and her husband, Tad, had talked about it, and how it would affect Kurt, but she couldn't bring herself to let Burt know anything they had been saying. Regardless, the man thanked her, and said he'd see her later when they pick their kids up, before walking back over to his car, and climbing in, driving off towards the shop. The whole day he would spending worrying about his son.

Kurt, on the other hand, was excited to be in preschool. He didn't think it would be as exciting as it is, but they get to do lots of things. Drawing, colouring, and they have some free time where they can do whatever they like. They also learn, the alphabet and sometimes tables, and he spends recess and lunch with Nick and Mercedes, playing on the play equipment, listening to Mercedes sing, commenting that he has a cool voice, because he's five and doesn't know any other words, but he heard his father say it once in reference to something so he knows it must be a good thing. He and Nick decide that they're going to head inside and eat their lunch. Some of the other kids are talking about their parents, and Nick joins the conversation. Kurt just listens to them, he doesn't say much, but when he's asked about his mother, he just stands and moves over to the colouring table. Nick smiles at him and Kurt smiles back, grabbing a crayon from the packet and some paper. He's going to draw a picture for his father to tell him that he loves him, and maybe one day, he'll ask about his mommy. Mercedes was colouring beside him, telling him in detail that she's going to draw a dress and princess for her mother, and a dragon for her father. Kurt grins and goes back to his own drawing. He's only five, but he misses his mother and father, and he wants them both to be home when he gets there. This is the wish he makes every night. That his mother will be home when he gets there. Kurt finished his first day of preschool, excitedly running to greet his waiting father. Nick hugs him, before following his own parents to the car, where the Duval's farewell his and Burt. Kurt spends the whole ride home, excitedly telling his father, in detail, about the day he had. Burt just grins, happy that Kurt can be excited about something again.

Nick fell back onto his bed in the dorm room, listening to Kurt chatter on about the Senior Festivities that Wes is organising. He makes noises in agreement, or disagreement every now and then to show he's listening, even though his mind is a million miles away. Kurt mentions that Santana has invited all of the Warblers to the New Directions/Senior sleepover. Nick sits up and looks at his best-friend, before grinning wickedly. He knows that Wes wouldn't turn down an offer to attend a New Directions party, especially considering all the amazing things that Kurt tells them about. It's the first time in almost three weeks that Kurt has seen Nick perk up like that, and when he leaves the room, shouting that he has to tell Jeff, Kurt just stares after the now retreating figure of his best-friend. He just shrugs and starts to clean up his side of the room, which works fine, until five Warblers, led by Nick, arrive in the dorm to ask Kurt detailed questions about what goes on at a New Directions sleepover, to which he blatantly answers that if they want to know, they'll have to show up. Wes agrees that this sleepover will be a part of their own festivities, and that in return, they can sneak the New Directions into Dalton/Worthington House, and have a massive game of Warbler and Seek (apparently a new term for Hide and Seek, coined by Wes and David in their Freshmen Year). When the five Warblers are satisfied with the answers, they announce that they're going to share it with the rest of the house (meaning they'll shout it to everyone in the common room), and run off, leaving on Nick, Blaine and Sebastian standing in the doorway chatting. Kurt is glad that Nick, Blaine and Jeff finally got over whatever the fuck was going on with them, because he's sick of not being able to have them all together in one room, and he's sick of secrets.

It begins on Friday night of the following week. By seven thirty, all of the Warblers and the New Directions are happily conversing in the basement of Santana's parents' house in Lima Heights. Rachel has commanded the services of a karaoke bar and Sam and Puck are "DJ-ing". Kurt, Blaine, Nick, and Jeff are the last ones to arrive, because Jeff insisted on driving and wouldn't listen to Kurt's directions or the navigator, so they got lost. Regardless, they're here now, and Santana greets them excitedly, explaining that she has set up a place for them to all sleep, but she's put Kurt, Blaine and Nick and Jeff upstairs in the guest room, instead of down in the basement with the others. Thanking the Latina girl, Blaine takes their stuff up to the guest room, taking a moment for himself, before heading back downstairs, and running straight into Finn, who had luckily put the drinks he was carrying on the table down, before Blaine barged into him. He apologised to his boyfriend's brother, and was surprised when Artie and Finn started a conversation with him, that wasn't threatening or coerced. He joined in happily, glancing at Kurt across the other side of the room, talking to Quinn, Mercedes and Tina, probably about their outfits, by the way they're spinning around, and holding out their arms. He can tell that Kurt's only playing along, he doesn't really care about clothing. Every now and then he'll make a comment about how someone is a sin to fashion but other than that, he's not really that into fashion… well not like Jeff is anyway from the looks of things… The Warblers break out of their groups to talk to the New Directions, and they're out of their stuffy uniforms, which Sam points out in classic Sam fashion. Kurt is leaning against the far wall, close to the stage, but far enough away so that if Rachel should fall from where she is balancing, he can catch her, and manoeuvre her out of harm's way. The way the light from the window caressed Kurt's face, made Blaine remember the moment he fell in love with Kurt…

FLASHBACK

Blaine realises he's in love with Kurt

They've been together almost four months. Blaine had been trying to find an appropriate time to tell Kurt about his feelings, and had confided in Nick, but it hadn't boosted in confidence when the boy told him that he needs to be absolutely sure about it, because once he says it, he can't take it back, and that he shouldn't expect Kurt to reply. He was about to ask why, when said boyfriend walked into the room, smiling happily when he saw Nick and Blaine. Kurt walked over to his boyfriend, kissed him on the cheek, and moved over to his desk, putting his books down, before turning around, missing the inflection in Nick's eyes, as he made his way to his side of the dorm. Blaine didn't know what to expect now, or if he could even do what he had planned to. That night, Wes was throwing a Warbler sleepover in the common room, and reluctantly (meaning with persuasion that Nick would clean the dorm in his place for the next three days), Kurt decided to attend. He'd never been one for these sleepover, even when he was back at McKinley at the New Directions ones. Of course, when Finn had them at their house, he had to be there, but when they were at Rachel's or Mercedes', he would make up some excuse not to go, and now… he can see why. The Warblers are spread out in one long worm like figure on the floor, sleeping bags covering their faces, or pulled up to their chins, whilst some god awful movie played on the large screen television in front of them. Kurt opted for the couch, making space for him and Blaine, nodding to Nick who moved off to sit with his own boyfriend on the floor. The large windows from the common room let in the moonlight, or the light that just generally comes from the shining of the stars, and when they plunged the room into darkness for the movie, that light glowed on Kurt's skin, and it made him look… beautiful. Everything inside of Blaine came alive in that moment, and he had to tell Kurt… so he did…

'I love you,' he whispered in the countertenor's ear, seeing the outline of his head shoot around to look at him, but he could clearly see his eyes

'I love you too Blaine,' Kurt replied in a quiet whisper, so quiet he almost missed it, but he didn't, leaning over to kiss Kurt passionately, ignoring the wolf-whistles and hoots from the other Warblers, and definitely ignoring the movie.

By nine, the alcohol had been brought out by Santana. Kurt leaned in to whisper to Blaine that this isn't going to end well, before getting an earful from Mercedes and Tina about not joining in on the fun. Blaine was looking around the room at the flowing drinks and when Kurt saw Nick take one, he turned to his boyfriend and smiled, handing him a cup from the tray that Rachel was bringing around… although how she's still standing is beyond him. Blaine moved over to where some of the ND guys were setting up a COD tournament, and bet Wes that he could beat Finn and Sam. The Head Warbler agreed to the bet, making Kurt the chair master, to determine who wins, even though he really wanted to escape upstairs and call his father. He's only half an hour away from Lima, but he hasn't spoken to him since last week, and it's worrying. For the time being, Carole says he's way on business, but he's driven past the shop at least three times, and Burt has been there, chipping away at whatever car he's working on this week. This is why he doesn't like secrets. His father is hiding something from him, and whatever was going on between Nick, Jeff, Blaine and the Warblers last month has thrown him as well. The four people three people in the world, he expects to be the most honest, are hiding things from him, and it's left him wondering just what these things are. When the first COD match gets underway, it's Finn VS Blaine, and like they should, people have taken side. Some of ND are on Blaine's side, and some of the Warblers are on Finn's. It's hilarious to watch Rachel try to pick a side, but then just end up cheering for both of them, with Brittany and Santana at the back of the pack. She hasn't gotten up on the stage yet, which is surprising, but there is some kind of interpretive dance happening on one side of the room, that both Sebastian, Riker and the girls are very intrigued with.

At midnight, Santana breaks out the movies, (because what normal group of people go to bed at midnight right… Kurt thinks) and the relatively sober bunch (they had run out of alcohol, and even though Puck had offered to go get more, they just decided to use the sugar as a kind of buzz), moved into the lounge to spread around and watch movies. Kurt took this opportunity to sneak upstairs and go to bed, because to be honest, he's kind of made himself hate these parties. Not the people, just the parties in general. Santana notices him sneak off upstairs, and pushes Blaine in that direction, winking at the Lead Warbler, who grins stupidly at her, before tripping up the stairs, and sobering himself even more. Yes, he tripped up the stairs, and Wes will never let him forget. The Warblers began cheering when ND announced that they were throwing a pillow fight, and the girls were changing into their sleepwear. Kurt smirked, because he's seen what some of those girls wear to bed, and he knows the Warblers are going to be very disappointed. Regardless, Wes and David always win the Dalton pillow fights, usually by cheating, but they'll never admit it. Kurt is pulling on his sleep shirt when Blaine enters the room, closing the door as quietly as he can, before turning around and looking at Kurt, who has his arms cross, hip jutted out to one side, and eyebrow quirked in a manner that Blaine knows means he's in trouble, but he's still too intoxicated to care really. He stumbles towards Kurt, and giggles when he trips on his bag, and basically falls into Kurt, who stumbles back a little, but manages to maintain a grip on his boyfriend. He hears something crash downstairs, and then shouting and he laughs, because it's the Warblers prerogative to break everything they can. Then he hears Puck's laugh, and knows that Santana has scolded whomever it was. Kurt turns his attention back to Blaine, who is glaring at his shirt, and laughs, moving to help him.

'You know, you have beautiful eyes Kurt,' Blaine whispered, and he almost sounded sober… almost.

'Thank you Blaine, but we can discuss my beautiful eyes in the morning when you're sober. For now, just take you clothes off and change so you can sleep it off,' he replied, and Blaine waggled his eyebrows, making Kurt burst out laughing, as Blaine pulled on his pyjamas.

'I love you Kurtie… lots and lots,' he slurred, before falling into bed, and falling asleep straight away, Kurt rested his hand lightly on Blaine's cheek, pressing a soft kiss to his forehead, before standing

'I know you love me Blaine… I have to find her,' he said, mostly to himself, as Blaine was already passed out, but the one thing he couldn't say out loud to their faces, he had finally said… he has to find his mother. He will find her.

It was the smell of bacon and eggs that woke most of the patrons from their sleep. Hangovers were evident on the faces of most of the attendees, and those who weren't hung over, like Kurt, Mercedes and Quinn, did their best to make those who were hungover, lives hell for the short time they have. When Blaine stumbled into the Lopez kitchen, he cringed when Wes shouted his name, and then ran over to him, yanking him by the arm, and pulling him over to where the majority of the group were sitting. It was like the administration knew that all the Warblers were together, but suddenly, at least fifteen cell phones beeped with notification of a text message. Kurt knew what they were, college acceptance letters had been sent to Dalton, and tomorrow, when they get back there, they'll receive them. This text, is letting them know that they've arrived, and waiting for them when they return to school tomorrow. Kurt doesn't check his phone, like he said he knows what it says, but his stomach begins to twist and the hot chocolate Quinn hands him suddenly feels heavy in his hands. Blaine whoops and causes the other Warblers to join in, and then everyone is talking excitedly about where they applied, and where they hope to be attending in the fall. Quinn tells Kurt that she applied to Yale, and got early acceptance, and the countertenor excitedly hugs her, and congratulates her, not missing the inflection in her eyes when he didn't reply with where he had applied. He has this thing about not jinxing himself, and even though they're here, he still worries he might not get in. besides, if he doesn't get in one place, there are always the other places no matter how far from Blaine they are…. Another text caught his eye when he pulled out his phone, it was one from his dad.

TO: Kurt

Tomorrow night, you Blaine and Nick and Jeff come over to dinner. We'll hear where you all going in the fall.

FROM: Dad

He was surprised. First, because his dad never usually texts him, and second, because he is actually contacting him, after nothing for a week. Kurt pockets his phone, after sending an okay in reply, then moves over to where Blaine is sitting, and hands him a glass of water and pain killer tablet, watching the 'innocent' grin spread across his face. He just smirked and patted Blaine's head, causing David and Wes to burst out laughing, calling him puppy. Blaine would make him pay for it later, but right now, he's more worried about getting them out of here without Santana coming up with another crazy shenanigan that involves them tormenting people in the neighbourhood, or going to visit Mr. Schuester, because honestly, that's a little strange, thirty or so eighteen year olds going to visit their teacher (or former teacher in Kurt's case). Rachel is the first person to bring up the idea of going to McKinley and versing one another in the auditorium. It still surprises Kurt, that Mr. Schuester leaves the choir room and auditorium open for them on weekends and after school, and better than that, Sue doesn't even care anymore. There have been a couple of times they've gone to McKinley and their sassy cheerleading coach is already waiting for them. Kurt is already pulled into the plan before he has a chance to protest, and the rest of the Warblers are pumped about finally getting to see the McKinley auditorium that Blaine, Nick and Kurt seem to love so much. Which is why, at nine, Kurt finds himself taking a seat in the stands, and watching Finn battle Wes in an AC/DC song that he wouldn't be caught dead listening to… It's amusing to watch though, his brother gets really into it, and it kind of scares Wes to the point where he isn't sure where to go after that.

The next night, at the Hudmel residence, the Duval's and the Hudmel's are standing around the lounge, whilst their children sit on the couch, almost like they're being scolded, but each of them holding envelopes in their hands with college acceptance letters. Finn looks between his mother and Burt, then proceeds to open the first envelope. He applied to several schools, but the one he really wanted to get into is UCLA. The first one Finn opened was to OSU, an acceptance. Burt was happy that he got accepted close to home, but Kurt could see the fake smile on his face, and he knew the parents could as well. Slowly, Finn opened the second envelope, and then was pulling Kurt in for a hug, stating that he got into UCLA's School of Theatre, Film and Television. Carole hugged her son, and Burt followed, then Finn excitedly began flipping through the book he'd received in the package. Kurt joked that he wasn't going to have to put up with him because he'll be in California, but Finn made them promise they'd come visit him. Kurt just raised his eyebrow, but grinned regardless. Next was Nick. Nick had only applied to three schools, Yale, Emerson and Harvard. The first envelope, from Yale was a rejection, as was the second from Harvard. Nick was worried, but needn't have been, because he got accepted to Emerson in Boston. Mandy had never shown much in the way of emotion in front of Burt, because she always thought she had to be strong, but she pulled her son into a hug, letting Tad wrap his arms around both of them, wiping her eyes and grabbing Nick's face, pressing a kiss to his forehead. It's his father's alma mater. Kurt stands to hug his best-friend. Blaine got into Harvard's School of Music, to which Burt almost crushed the boy in a hug. The Anderson's had made Blaine promise he would tell them the minute he got home, because they couldn't come to Lima to be here. Kurt was the last person to go, mostly because he is scared shitless. Burt had made him promise he would apply for more than one school, or at least have a couple of safety schools.

'Come on Kurt, there's isn't anything to be worried about. You can be a lawyer anywhere, and it doesn't matter where you get your education, as long as you're on the right path,' Nick replied as Kurt sat, holding the first envelope to Yale… it was a rejection, but it didn't bother him as much as he thought it would

'I don't know if I can open it,' Kurt said when he got to the one he really wanted… Harvard.

'Kurt, it doesn't matter if you go to school in California and Blaine goes to school in Cambridge. In the end, you'll be together. It doesn't matter if we don't go to the same school because we'll always be best-friends Kurt. Now open that envelope before I snatch it out of your hands and do it myself,' Nick said smirking, watching and waiting in anticipation as Kurt opened the envelope and pulled out the letter…. Kurt looked up at them, smirking

'I got into Harvard Law,' Kurt said, and they all cheered loudly, and Burt teared up… he'd never admit it, but he did at that moment. His son got into Harvard….

Dinner was spent chatting about schools and just everything. Finn was receiving texts from the rest of the New Directions about their acceptances and rejections, and reading them off as they came in. Of course, Rachel got into NYADA in New York, which made a shift in conversation as they tried to avoid the awkwardness that Kurt knew came with that subject. Finn had explained to them that he and Rachel have decided to amicably split before the end of senior year, and weren't together at the sleepover. Blaine pats his arms, and promises him that there are other girls out there… making sure to add 'not that I know' at the end, before everyone is breaking into laughter. Nick and Kurt announce that they already know where they're going to live, they have a small house picked out, which is halfway between Emerson and Harvard. Burt just smiles proudly as he listens to his kids talk about college. When the conversation dies down a little, Kurt stands up, saying that he has an announcement. Nick looks over at Blaine and Finn, then back to his best-friend, before glaring at Burt, who immediately knows what Kurt is about to say. The recent Harvard acceptant explains to the group, that after graduation, he's going to find Elizabeth. Nick doesn't remove his glare from Burt, who asks his son, in the calmest voice he can manage, how he expects to do that when he doesn't know where she is. He's surprised to hear that Kurt has a rough idea, and then the slip up that changes everything, he tells Kurt that he knows where she is… in a roundabout way, but it's enough. Kurt looks at him, realisation washing over him. Then the hurt and anger fills his eyes when he realises that Burt has known this whole time, and not told him. Kurt doesn't say anything, he just turns and leaves, Burt chasing after him, but Kurt has pulled out of the drive and is halfway down the road by the time he reaches the path.

A/N: Next Chapter: Kurt drives and finds himself stopping at a park that he and Mercedes used to frequent when they were younger. Burt, Nick and Blaine frantically search for him, but it's someone else who finds the countertenor before everyone else. The New Directions are invited to Dalton, for the festivities that are still happening, and Kurt is named Valedictorian. Blaine gives Nick an ultimatum: either they all go with Kurt in the summer, or he'll tell Kurt everything. Jeff comes up with a basic plan that the four of them will spend June locating Elizabeth, and if they don't find her, that's the end of it. Graduation looms, and Burt makes another emotional plea to his son, to give up on the charade of finding his mother. On the eve of the Dalton graduation, Blaine and Kurt make one another a promise that no matter what happens, they'll stay together, and stay strong. The New Directions graduation is attended by the Warblers, and ends with a performance of EPIC proportions. Flashbacks include: New Direction's first sleepover, and Mercedes and Kurt's spectacular outing, Nick forces Kurt to get help after another episode at Dalton. Read and Review. Enjoy. JusticeIsn'tEasy0083. D.