A/N: The way to recovery from something like this is long, and Blaine has a long way left. But, he'll get there!

This chapter hasn't been read by my beta, so all mistakes are on me.

Carole decided to wake Blaine two hours later, when they were about to have some coffee and cake. Kurt and Martin were in a deep discussion about Martin's new girlfriend, so she went in to his room herself. When she got in there, she found Burt who had said he needed some rest after lunch. He was sitting on Blaine's desk chair and was watching the sleeping teen.

"Burt? I thought you'd go up to our bedroom?"

"Yeah, I was, but I got stuck in here. I feel so guilty."

"It wasn't your fault, Burt."

"But, still, it happened because of me. And on his birthday."

"Burt, it happened because you stood up for him, that's something I guess he never had before. Look at it like that. Let's wake him up and have some cake."

Burt nodded. Carole sat down on the bed and stroked Blaine's hair. Blaine sighed and moved closer to her touch. Carole smiled at him and turned to Burt.

"You wake him up, Burt."

"No, no, you do it."

"No, I want you to do it."

Burt sighed and moved to sit next to Carole. He shook Blaine lightly and called his name. Blaine stirred and opened his eyes, still sleepy and affected by the medicine.

"Burt?"

"Yeah, kid, it's me." Burt said with a voice filled with emotions.

"It's time for coffee and cake, Blaine." Carole said when she realized Burt was too emotional.

"Carole? You're both here?"

"Yeah."

"My father's in jail." Blaine stated when he remember the lunch and the flashback. "What happened?"

"It's my fault." Burt said with a sob.

"What?" Blaine said and sat up. "Your parents? You yelled at them."

"I'm so sorry Blaine." Burt said.

"For what? Thank you Burt, no one has ever done anything like that for me before." Blaine said and hugged Burt.

"What? But I…" Burt said.

"No, it wasn't you. I thought you were my father. You're the furthest thing from anything my father is. You're a dad, Burt, a hero. Not like him. Thank you Burt."

"You're so welcome, Blaine. Anything for you. I love you, son."

They hugged for a while before they parted and wiped away the tears on their cheeks.

"So, coffee and cake you said?" Blaine asked.

They went out to the living room. Kurt immediately came and greeted Blaine. They hugged.

"Are you okay?" Kurt whispered and kissed his boyfriend on the mouth.

"I am now." Blaine said and kissed him back.

"Get a room." Martin shouted.

"You're just jealous!" Kristen said to him.

"Of what? Blaine kissing my nephew?" Martin said with a grin.

"I think we all are a little jealous of that kind of love." Finn said absent-mindedly.

They all looked at him, Carole just smiled.

"Yeah, yeah, sorry for saying anything. Mom, coffee?" Finn said blushing.

"Right, can you help me, Finn?"

Finn and Carole went in to the kitchen while Blaine and Kurt sat down on the couch.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday…"

Blaine blushed when they all stood up and sang to him. It was another cake, but it also said Blaine 17. He blew out it candles and got rewarded by cheers and hand claps.

"Thank you." He said and blushed even more.

Carole started cutting up the cake while her parents, sister and Burt's siblings went out to the hallway and returned with loads of presents.

"Happy birthday sweetie!" Lynn smiled when she gave him his presents.

"For me?" Blaine said.

"Yes, it's your birthday."

"Oh, thanks." Blaine said and blushed even more.

"Here you have more presents!" Denise said and smiled to him.

"Thanks." Blaine didn't know how to handle this. He turned to Kurt, who smiled at him.

"This is what usually happens at birthdays, Blaine." He whispered so only Blaine would hear.

Blaine smiled to him, but Kurt could see the tears threatening to fall. Kurt took him in his arms for a while. He could feel Blaine relax after a while. He let go off him after a kiss on his hair. Blaine turned to their guests.

"Thank you. I'm not really use to this. On my last birthday, I got kicked out of the house when asking if we had food at home. I hadn't even shoes on. I had to stay outside the entire night." Blaine said. "This is a new way of celebrating my birthday."

He smiled to everyone and sipped some coffee. They all smiled back. Blaine wasn't aware of the adults sharing looks. This was a lot of information to digest for them. Even though Carole's parents were aware of why Blaine lived with them, they had never thought they would get information like this direct from Blaine.

"So, open the presents already, Blaine!" Finn said while swallowing a big piece of cake.

Blaine opened the first parcel and gaped when he saw what it was.

"A pair of green Converse?" He whispered.

"Someone gave us a clue." George smiled to him.

"Do you like them?" Lynn asked.

"Yes, I love them!" Blaine said and put them on. "It's the same color as the shirt!" He said happily.

"Yes, it was the thought." Kurt said.

"Thank you so much!" Blaine smiled to George and Lynn.

"You're welcome sweetie!" Lynn said to him.

Blaine opened the next present, it was a small box with a folded envelope inside.

"This is a gift for all three of you." Lynn said.

Blaine opened it and inhaled sharply and raised his eyes to Lynn and George.

"Is this for real?"

"Yes, they sure are!" George smiled to him.

"What? What are they?" Finn asked him.

Blaine looked down at the present and then up at George again. Kurt was impatient and took it from him to see what it was. He screamed when he saw what it was.

"Tickets to The immortal tour!"

"What?" Finn said and snatched the tickets from Kurt and got up and jumped when he read on the tickets.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Kurt said and hugged Lynn over Blaine.

"Blaine? Are you okay?" Lynn said.

Blaine nodded and wiped away a tear.

"I am. Thank you." He whispered.

Lynn, who sat next to him, placed an arm on his shoulders.

"Eat some cake, I get that this is overwhelming."

He did as she told him. They listening to Kurt and Finn going through the song they wanted to hear on the concert.

"Do you like Michael Jackson?" Lynn asked Blaine after a while.

Blaine nodded while swallow done his bit.

"I love him. I can play most of his songs on guitar. He's a huge role model for me. Have you heard him speak about his father? He managed to get through that and still be an amazing person, it makes me believe I can do something with my life as well."

"Oh, Blaine, I'm sure you'll live an amazing life! You seem to be an amazing person." Lynn said and pulled him a little closer.

Blaine started relaxing in her embrace and could take a deep breath and the threatening tears disappeared.

"So, any chance we can hear you play on the guitar?"

"No, not today." Blaine said and blushed. "Another time maybe."

"Okay, then. Ready to open some more gifts?"

"Yeah." Blaine said and reached for another gift. This was from Kristen and it was a gift certificate for $100 at the bookstore.

"Thanks, but it's too much." Blaine said to her.

"No, it isn't, it's my pleasure to spoil Carole's kids with gifts since I didn't get any myself. It might be boring with gift certificate, but Carole said you read a lot, and so do I. And it's impossible to buy books to someone who reads, often they have already read everything on the top lists."

"Thank you!" Blaine smiled to her.

"You're welcome."

"So, now it's our turn!" Martin said. "This is from Denise, Dennis and I. It's for you and Kurt."

"Okay…" Blaine said and took the envelope he was given. He leaned toward Kurt and they read it together when Blaine opened the card.

To Blaine and Kurt

We want to give you a weekend in New York this summer.

You decide when, and we'll book transport, hotel and shows for you.

Happy birthday Blaine.

Much love to both of you.

From Denise, Dennis and Martin

"Wow, thank you guys." Kurt said.

"You're welcome." Denise said.

"This is… Thank you!" Blaine said and looked up at them.

"And this is from our parents." Martin said and handed him another envelope.

Blaine opened it and looked up at Martin with wide eyes.

"I can't accept this." He whispered.

"Yes, you can. They may be shitty people, but they are rich and they love to spoil their grandsons. Kurt and Finn got the same on their birthdays." Burt said to him.

"It's too much." Blaine said.

"No, it's not. I get that you feel like that, but that's what they do." Martin said to him.

"Okay. I'll write them a thank you-note." Blaine said. "Thank you all, for everything."

"You're welcome sweetie." Carole said and smiled to him.

Lynn pulled him closer and smiled to him. They continued to speak about all and nothing. Blaine leaned against Lynn and had Kurt's hand in his. He was comfortable here, he felt safe. He felt his eyelids started drooping and didn't force them up. Surrounded by people who didn't want him any bad he fell asleep leaning to his new grandmother. Kurt noticed Blaine's hand twitch in his and turned to look at him. He smiled to Lynn.

"Is he heavy?" He asked her.

"No, it's fine. I take this a compliment when someone feels as comfortable to fall asleep like this on me."

"Oh, it is a compliment." Kurt said and stroked Blaine's cheek.

"You have it bad for him." Martin said.

"You have no idea." Kurt said and smiled to him. "He's the love of my life, he's everything I ever hoped for."

"I'm happy for you, kid." Denise said.

When Blaine woke up a couple of hours later, he was laying on the couch in an otherwise empty living room. He heard Carole, Kurt and Burt chatting in the kitchen while doing the dishes. Blaine stretched and took a deep breath. He closed his eye and let himself drift off again.

"Blaine?" Kurt woke him half an hour later.

"Kurt?"

"Yeah, you need to wake up sweetie."

"Come and lay with me for a while."

Kurt climbed on the couch and laid down next to Blaine.

"I love you, Kurt."

"I love you too, Blainey."

"Thanks for everything today."

"It's not over yet." Kurt said. "We are going to a steakhouse across town from here. We're going to have dinner there."

"Oh, that's nice!" Blaine said. He hugged Kurt a bit closer. "This is the best birthday ever."

"Good you think that honey."

They arrived at the steakhouse and were shown to a table for eight where Lane and her mom with wife were waiting for them. They stood up when they saw them arriving. Lane hugged a surprised Blaine.

"This is why I got permission, Blaine!" She said to him.

"Really?" He said.

"Yes, I'm going back to the hospital after dinner."

"Oh, thanks for coming!" He beamed to her.

"Blaine, happy birthday!" Lane mother, Leanne, and her wife, Nian, said to him.

"Thanks!" He said and smiled to them.

"When we spoke about the weekend you failed to mention your birthday." Lane said to him. "It's a good thing Kurt here isn't as humble as you, and invited me!" Lane said.

"Blaine isn't as humble as forgetful. He had no idea it is his birthday." Carole said and smiled to her.

"Oh, then you're forgiven I guess!" Lane said and grinned to him.

The dinner was chatty and Blaine enjoyed it. He was starting to get a headache after the long day. He closed his eyes and placed his head in his hands in an attempt to stop the headache from accelerating even further.

"Blainey?" He felt Kurt leaning to him.

"Mmm…" He said and smiled to him when opening his eyes.

"Tired?"

"Yes, but mostly I have a headache." Blaine said.

"Burt's paying now, and then we're going to the car." Kurt said and kissed his hair.

Blaine turned to him and kissed him back, now on his lips. He felt Kurt smile under his kiss.

"I love you Kurt." Blaine said.

"I love you too, Blainey."

"You two are so sweet!" Nian said to them. They separated, suddenly aware of the public display.

"Thanks." Blaine said and blushed.

"Blaine, we have to get Lane to the hospital, she's about to fall asleep at the table." Nian said.

Blaine turned to Lane who looked as exhausted as he felt.

"Thanks for coming, Lane, it means a lot to me."

"You're welcome Blaine! I guess we'll see each other on Monday?"

"Yes, see you then."

Lane, Leanne and Nian went to their car after saying their goodbyes to the Hummels. When Burt came back, Blaine and his family went to their car. Blaine, Kurt and Finn went in to the backseat.

"So, Blaine." Kurt said. "There's a possibility for tonight."

"Oh?"

"Yeah, Puck's having a party tonight. He wanted to have a surprise-party for you, but I thought it would be best to run it by you first. It's totally okay if you're too tired."

"Do you want to go?" Blaine asked Kurt.

"I want to be with you." Kurt said.

"Well, if you want to, we can go." Blaine said and tried to hide a yawn.

"Finn's going, so how about dad drives us there and we'll take a decision then?" Kurt suggested.

"Yes, let's." Blaine said.

When Burt pulled over at Puck's house, Blaine was fast asleep. He was leaning on Finn, and Finn and Kurt had to move him for Finn to be able to get out of the car.

"Are you coming, Kurt?" Finn asked when he was free from Blaine's weight.

"No, I think it would be good for Blaine to sleep."

"But, Kurt, he's gonna sleep all night now, you can go and have fun. And either you sleep here or we can come and get you later." Burt said.

"Okay… it would be nice to see everyone. But, if I move now, Blaine will wake up." Kurt said.

"I'll come back and he can sleep on me." Carole said and got out of the passenger seat.

"Next time, it might be better if Blaine isn't seated in the middle." Finn pointed out.

Carole sat next to Blaine, buckled her seatbelt and took over Blaine's weight from Kurt.

"Are you sure this is okay?" Kurt asked Carole and Burt before going out of the car.

"Kurt, he's your boyfriend, but he's our son. We'll take care of him. Let us know if you're planning to sleep here or not. Okay?" Burt answered him.

"Okay, talk to you later!" Kurt said. He leaned in and kissed Blaine's hair before going out of the car.

Blaine was completely drained after his day. He didn't wake up when Burt pulled up the car in front of their house. He didn't wake up when Carole unbuckled his seatbelt or when Burt lifted him up. Carole went in front of Burt in to Blaine's room. She undid his bed and helped Burt undress the sleeping teen. Blaine didn't notice them removing his clothes or pulling on a t-shirt. When Carole pulled the covers up though, he shifted in bed to find a comfortable position and sighed when Carole kissed his forehead.

"Sleep tight sweetie, I love you."

"Love you too, Carole." Blaine mumbled.

"What about his medicine?" Burt asked.

"He'll have to wake up to go to the bathroom, he can take it then. We'll be up waiting for the other teens." Carole said to him.

"Right." Burt said. He leaned down and ruffled Blaine's hair. "Happy birthday, kiddo."

Blaine did wake up two hours later. He stumbled out of his room and in to the bathroom and back again. Carole went in to his room seconds after he did, but he was already sleeping.

"Blaine?" Carole said and shook him lightly.

"Hmm…" He answered.

"I've got your meds, so you don't have to deal with nightmares."

"Mmm… m'okay…" He said and sat up. He didn't open his eyes and Carole couldn't say if he was awake or not. He swallowed down the medicine and fell back down again.

"Good night, hon." Carole said and pulled the covers over him.

Burt and Carole stayed up to 2 pm, when Burt went to get a sober Kurt and a drunken Finn. Finn passed out in the car, and once again Burt carried a sleeping teenager in to the house. This time it was a much heavier and taller one, who usually slept upstairs. That would not happen today though, Burt wasn't that strong. He laid down Finn on the couch and Carole came in to the living room and together they undressed yet another son.

"This one will be up early to mow the lawn." Carole said.

"Oh, that's cruel." Burt said.

"Well, he's not really allowed to drink, now is he?"

"No, I know."

"So, I'll be up at 8 and force him to do some chores." Carole said with a smile.

Kurt woke up at noon and smiled. Beside him laid the most beautiful man on the planet. He shifted in bed to face Blaine, it was one of Kurt's favorite things to do, to study Blaine while he slept. Blaine laid on his side, now facing Kurt after Kurt had shifted. He had his legs tangled with Kurt's and one of his arms was slung over Kurt. The other one was between his thighs. His hair stood in every direction. He snored lightly. His lips were parted and his eyes were moving rapidly behind the eyelids and from time to time a small smile played on his lips. He was clearly dreaming, and Kurt decided to let him sleep while he got something to eat.

He entered the kitchen where Finn sat at the table looking nauseous.

"You okay?" Kurt asked.

"No, I'm so hangover and mom is forcing me to do chores."

"Oh, what a punishment." Kurt said and suppressed a smiled. He had known something like this would happen today.

Carole came in to the kitchen and looked at Finn.

"You're done with laundry and the lawn?"

"Yes." Finn said.

"Good, then the windows upstairs need cleaning."

"Mom…"

"What? Some reason you're not feeling good today?"

"Nooo…"

"Good, that's what I thought." Carole said with a smile and pointed upstairs. Finn sighed and went upstairs.

"You're kinda mean." Kurt said.

"Why? You know any reason he's not well today?" She said with feign seriousness.

"Yes, and so do you."

"I have no idea what you're speaking about." She said with a smile. "Thanks for bringing him home, though."

"No problem. Blaine was still sleeping, and I didn't want to wake him."

"He has been up and eaten breakfast. You were fast asleep then."

"Really? He has been up?"

"Yes, he ate with me and Finn at 9 pm. He woke up, ate and went back to bed. I'm guessing he'll be sleeping most of today."

"But he seems happy about his birthday though." Kurt said.

"Yes, he does." Carole smiled to him. "It was the first of many good birthdays for him."

"Yeah, I can't believe he didn't know it was his birthday."

"He has had a lot in his mind though..."

"Yes, I know." Kurt said.

"So what are your planes for today?"

"Study, study, study... Oh, right, and after that I might do some studying."

"It's a lot right now for you."

"Yeah, I know... Can't wait for the summer... hey, what's Blaine doing during the summer?"

"The same as now; heal. He'll have therapy as now."

"For how long is he gonna be in therapy, Carole?"

"For as long as it takes. I'm guessing for at least a year."

"What about school in the fall?"

"We'll see if he heals enough to start school. He won't be in school full time though, he will still have Hannah and group. We'll see honey, it's up to Blaine and Hannah to figure out."

"I was hoping to graduate with him, Carole."

"I know, but unfortunately that's not going to happen anymore. And right now that's not the most important thing either, the only thing that's important is for Blaine to get alright."

"I know... It would have been nice story to tell our grandchildren, though."