Hey everyone! I had my cousin visit recently, so I apologize for my absence. My summer class is also taking up more energy than I wanted it to, but I know the direction of the story now, so I hope you enjoy Cooper and Finn and Rachel's appearances!

Cooper Anderson always brought the fireworks with him when he travelled. From the minute he stepped into the apartment Sebastian and Blaine shared in Soho, the fireworks were lit. Cooper had always been a loud, bombastic source of energy, jokes and stories, but realizing he was around a little kid sent him over the edge. He amused Taylor, who loved "Uncle" Cooper giving him piggyback rides and playing airplane with him. Cooper's acting classes definitely paid off when it came to story time, when he acted out each Harry Potter character in a terrible British accent for Taylor.

Blaine was actually really happy to have his brother around. Despite some rocks in high school, the two had developed an incredible bond during college, and Cooper was often the first person that Blaine would tell anything to. While Cooper was a goof in every sense of the word, he was also incredible at giving advice and listening. He would be on the phone with Blaine for hours when Blaine was attending NYU, listening to his baby brother rant and rave about a cute boy, who would fail to call him back, or a boy who he saw on the subway. Cooper listened when Blaine expressed his frustration about his major, and also listened when Blaine told him about the weird situation he currently found himself in, becoming a part of this blended family. Personally, Cooper thought that Blaine was too young to be a father, but a stepfather role would be even more dangerous, because a break up could tear an already separated child up. While Cooper had yet to have children, but was eagerly expecting one with his model girlfriend, Candice, he figured a trip to his baby brother's was a perfect way to understand fatherhood, and to bond with the little monkey who Cooper had fallen for over his many Skype sessions with his brother when he was watching Taylor. Cooper had his reservations about Sebastian though. While kind, and famous—if not more so than Cooper, who was currently starring on a doctor drama—he seemed more removed from both Blaine and Taylor. Under the guise of providing for his family, Sebastian would weasel his way out of any family situation, dropping his son onto his ex and his ex's new boyfriend, or Blaine. Blaine, Cooper knew, enjoyed bonding, but Cooper also thought as a stepfather role, Blaine was slowly shifting into a father role. Sebastian might be his biological father and care to an extent, but Blaine was that kid's rock. Even as a younger adult, Cooper would drop anything for his brother, much like his parents would, and Cooper would see every production or competition his brother was in, no questions asked. If he understood this as a brother, why didn't Sebastian understand this as a father?

"Cooper, I need help," Blaine said one evening as he and his brother were putting Taylor to sleep. Sebastian was off at a business meeting, and Blaine had to get outside help from someone, and that person would have to be his brother.

"What's up?" asked Cooper, covering Taylor with a blanket, and leading Blaine out of the room. They made their way to the living room and sat down on the couch.

"I think I love Kurt." Blurted out Blaine. He covered his mouth quickly, and slowly, smiled. "The more I spend with him, the more alive I feel. He's everything I could want in a man—talented, funny, driven and handsome, to boot. He cares as much for Taylor as I do, and that's the issue. I can't get out of this kid's life. He's like the sunshine to my nights. He's so bright, and kind and creative, but he's not legally mine. Heck, Sebastian and I aren't even married. So…if it ends, it ends."

Cooper exhaled a breath when Blaine finished. "Keep your emotions to yourself. For now, at least. Even if Kurt does reciprocate, you'll have to deal with two other men—Sebastian and Dave. And Taylor, too, for that sake. I know, I know, I should say you need to declare your love for him-who I've yet to meet, sadly—but this isn't a movie, B." Cooper smiled weakly. "Can I meet him?"

Blaine nodded and hugged his brother. "Sure."

Over at Dave and Kurt's Finn had come to visit. Actually, both he and Rachel had. Despite the fact that Rachel lived in New York, working hard as a Broadway actress, and Finn had become a teacher recently back from a conference in Oregon, the two were still dating, and now decided to drop by. Kurt and Rachel spoke once a week at least, and Finn was a great emailer, keeping Kurt updated about Ohio and the New Directions. Finn and Rachel were also around because Dave had left for Chicago that morning, leaving Kurt alone and wanting to entertain. Neither Rachel nor Finn particularly liked Dave, but both knew Kurt did, so they did what most friends do, and support their friend. They did, however, love Taylor, and knew he was the apple of Kurt's eye. One of them, of course. Finn was eager to meet the kid, as tomorrow was Dave's official, court ordered day to have Taylor, even though Dave couldn't be bothered. Whatever. Taylor had enough fun with Kurt, and sometimes when Blaine was thrown into the mix, the three were like an actual, normal family. Rachel and Finn brought over wine, chicken, and salad, and Kurt provided the space and, music, Finn teasing him for still listening to Sting when it was way past the singer's moment, but Kurt just smiled. He was happy to have family around, Dave would never confirm if he was cheating or not, but suddenly, neglected Kurt more and more, becoming nasty if pressed for details about his nights or work situation. After Rachel had left, Kurt confided his worries with Finn about Taylor, and how if he left Taylor, the kid's world might fall apart, because his real parents were too into fighting each other to look after their bright boy. And Blaine. Blaine wouldn't forgive him if he left—but Kurt didn't know what to do.

Suddenly, his phone rang, and seeing it was Blaine, Kurt picked up.

"Hey Blaine!" Kurt cheerfully said, mouthing to Finn who it was.

"Hey Kurt, this this actually Cooper, his brother. I know you guys have Taylor tomorrow, and I don't want to take him away from you and Dave, but I was hoping maybe we could all meet up? I know your brother's in town as well, so invite him along too."

"Okay, this sounds amazing!" Kurt said, before heading Blaine on the other end.

"Coop-Cooper! Who are you talking to? Cooper! You didn't! You did…jeez! Can I talk to him?"

"Hey." Blaine's voice came on.

"Hey yourself."

"So, tomorrow?"

"Yup. I'm really excited."

"Me too. Can we talk later, please?" Blaine asked, desperate, longing and wanting.

I know, cliffhanger.

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