FINALLY!
Kurt nervously fiddled with his pocket square outside the courtroom, Blaine and Taylor next to him. The judge was interviewing Sebastian and Dave, and ultimately would make a decision based on their testimony, as well as Kurt and Blaine's, with input heavily from Kate, the social worker. Blaine suddenly reached out and gripped Kurt's fist.
"Hey. We'll get through this. As a family." Blaine smiled broadly, and with Taylor beginning to slump against him, he held his son a little closer.
The door opened, and the judge stepped out. "We've reached a verdict, and would like to have all parties present for the hearing, if you two could come in."
Kurt picked Taylor up and carried him in, sitting in the chair facing Sebastian and Dave, who both awkwardly exchanged nods with him, and when Blaine entered, did the same.
"So," said Judge Carmichael, shuffling some papers. "I first wanted to open this by saying the decision is based on the facts, interviews, evaluations and testimonies. Blaine Anderson and Kurt Hummel have done an amazing job with Taylor. I feel with everything evaluated, I'm granting them full custody, with visitation rights given to Dave and Sebastian. However, Dave and Sebastian will set up a trust for their son, to fund his education."
The two pairs nodded, and Kurt picked Taylor up again. It went so quickly, he felt as if he needed a pinch.
"Hey Kurt," Dave said. "Can we speak in private quickly?" Kurt looked at Blaine, who took Taylor from Kurt. "I'll be right outside, don't worry," Blain said, giving Kurt a reassuring smile.
"What's on your mind?" Kurt asked Dave. Dave slumped into a chair before gazing up at Kurt. "Kurt, I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you the way I did, and I never meant to hurt Blaine or Taylor. Believe it or not, Taylor is one of the most important things in my life. Obviously I've had issues expressing it and my anger, but honestly, I want to try from now on to be more involved. It won't change overnight, but I know I want to try." Dave looked up at Kurt, his eyes pooling on tears, and Kurt helped him up. "You don't have to cry. I forgive you, and if you really are going to make this effort, you need to really, really try. If you mess up, it's over. Taylor's settled, he's happy, and if you take that away from him, you'll answer to me and my family."
Dave nodded. "I understand." He shook Kurt's hand, and walked out with Kurt behind him.
Blaine watched as Dave left, and Kurt followed, stopped to gaze at his boyfriend.
"What?" Blaine asked as Kurt continued to smile like a fool.
"You're fucking amazing."
"Language."
"He's asleep."
The two looked down at Taylor, still snoozing, and Kurt picked him up.
At dinner that night, the three guys decided to cheat and eat out, Blaine picking a nice Asian fusion place in Meatpacking. Taylor's recent history class was looking at Asian countries, and after he begged Kurt, Kurt had prepared an Asian meal, making Taylor more open to where they were eating tonight.
"Daddy?" Taylor asked, tugging on Blaine's sleeve. "Will they have fried rice and crab?"
"I think so, buddy, but be prepared for the unexpected," Blaine said, winking at his son.
As they reached their table, Taylor snuggled next to Kurt, asking him how to use chopsticks, and attempting to get sticky rice out of the bowl. Blaine couldn't stop staring. He knew his family was finally, at peace, and he knew it was time.
"Kurt." Kurt looked up at Blaine, who was fumbling in his pocket before taking his hands.
"Kurt, you, and Taylor mean the world to me. Ever since I met you, I knew you were the one for me. After we were both single, I knew I had have you. You are beautiful, kind, a perfect father, and the best thing to ever come into my life. Please, please, please…marry me?"
Taylor and Kurt hopped up, and Kurt broadly smiled, tears beginning to fall.
"Yes, you goof, yes I will." He ran into Blaine's arms and kissed him, before slipping the ring onto his finger. Kurt scooped Taylor up into his arms.
"Your fathers are getting married!"
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