Sorry for any mistakes

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Dave Karofsky has been living with regret for the past eight years, some would say for the past twenty with the various mistakes he has made over years ranging from a small mistake to a huge one. He felt jealousy when he found out Kurt had married Blaine, He felt jealousy when he found out they had two beautiful children together but when he found out that a third child would be coming into the family he felt rage. The rage came because he felt deep down that maybe there was hope for Kurt to one day be his, his to have children with and have a life with but once child number three was brought up he knew his dreams where shattered and scattered across an empty space that once was his dream. After the Attack Dave was sentenced to a year imprisonment and a restraining order was placed against him so that he could no longer go anywhere near a Hummel-Anderson. This is the final chapter to Dave Karofskys old life before he considered himself a new man.

~o~ flashback~

Kurt gripped onto Blaine's suit jacket and sobbed into his chest while Blaine held him tight and kissed the top of his head "It's ok baby, I'm here it's all okay, he can't get you now" said Blaine as Steve crouched down to the body on the floor and shook him, Steve put two fingers on Dave's neck and looked up to Kurt and Blaine

"What" said Blaine as he gripped Kurt tighter.

Steve moved is fingers a little before sighing "He has a pulse…god Blaine for a minute I thought you killed him"

Blaine clutched onto Kurt feeling a wet patch against his chest as Kurt's tears seeped through his plain white shirt.

Blaine had called the cops on his way home even though he did not know what was going on. The cops arrived just as Karofsky had started to come around and took him away out of the Hummel-Anderson home and into the waiting car outside.

~o~

Blaine laid neck deep in the hot water of the bath letting the day go, his head resting on the back of the tub and his eyes closed as he moved his hand around to move the bubbles. He squinted one eye open at Kurt who was sat on the small chair next to the bath.

"Did you come in here just to watch me?" asked Blaine amused at his husband

Kurt smiled and leant back in the chair "As nice as it is…no I need to tell you something"

Blaine now had both his eyes open waiting for Kurt to speak, hoping it was nothing bad as he was totally relaxed now.

"I was reading the paper the other day and well…Dave was in it…right there staring at me in the picture, He works with these kids now and it was just…weird after all these years" Kurt sighed before continuing "It seemed as if he was finally going somewhere in life you know"

Blaine nodded and was a little relieved that it was not all bad news even if it was Karofsky "Well at least he doesn't bother us anymore and after what happened I don't ever want to see him again and god help me if I do" replied Blaine sternly to which he received an unsure nod from Kurt. Blaine tilted his head studying his husband "You are not seeing him Kurt and that's final"

"I know I just…it was weird that's all" replied Kurt even though in the back of his head he was disagreeing with Blaine.

Kurt knew that what he was going to do would most likely cause world war three when Blaine found out but Kurt was adamant that he was going to see the new and improved Dave Karofsky.

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Kurt walked through the park that he and Blaine often went too with the children. Looking up into the trees He remembered the time they took Toby across the park when he had only just learnt to walk, For Kurt this is what it felt like now…like he was just learning to walk because what he was about to do could allow him to walk away from the issue or simply fall and have a chain reaction of problems to deal with.

Kurt heard the screams and giggles of children near the park and knew he was close to where he had to be, children were doing various activities in the park and running round chasing each other while a group of adults stood by the edge cheering them on, some of them in white tops who were obviously part of the charity and there he was. Dave. He seemed to of lost some weight and his hair was neatly done unlike before, Kurt could already see that there had been some change in the man and that when he looked over and their eyes locked. Dave stood and starred at Kurt with a look of horror etched across his face until he was snapped out of his trance by the sound of his clip board clanking on the floor. Kurt took a deep breath and started walking towards the man slowly as if he were approaching a lion not knowing if it would pounce or not.

They stood roughly a meter apart as they took in the sight of each other obviously both thinking how the other had changed.

Kurt opened his mouth before saying the name that haunted him for so long "Dave"

Dave bent down and picked up his clip board before giving it to a woman next to him.

"K-Kurt…what are you doing here, are you here with the kids?" asked Dave stuttering his words

Kurt shook his head and looked over to the children "No actually…I came to see you, I read about you in the paper and just had to see for myself"

Dave nodded and smiled a little "To see that I am no longer mentally insane"

Kurt was took back at his choice of words and wondered if that's how he really thought of himself

"Do you want to sit down?" asked Dave motioning his hand to a nearby bench. They both walked over and sat on the bench facing away from the crowd of parents and children.

Kurt shifted a little before realising he was not physically uncomfortable but didn't feel comfortable in himself "Look Dave I just had to come and see this, see that you did eventually have a better life"

The man nodded before looking down at his feet "God knows why you should care…I'm sorry Kurt I really am and I know sorry is not enough but…I wasn't well back then"

Kurt nodded and let the breeze swift through his hair for a minute or two "I know you wasn't, but you look happier…you are happier right?"

Dave smiled up and Kurt "I'm happier than I have ever been…I have someone now…his names Andrew and he's helped me through a lot of stuff"

Kurt was so glad to hear that someone had finally gave Dave some time because really that's all he needed, someone to give him their time "That's fantastic Dave…does he um…"

"He knows…before we got together I told him about what happened, he helped me get some qualifications and helped me get my job…we have even been thinking of starting our own family. I know what I did was wrong and I don't even expect you to forgive me but please know that I am sorry…for everything"

Kurt starred into the man's eyes and could see nothing but sincerity "I'm not sure if I'm at forgiveness but I know you're sorry and I accept that, I am so happy for you Dave, I hope everything turns out well for you"

Dave nodded obviously a little disappointed that he was still not forgiven yet "You're a good man Kurt, and please let Blaine know I'm sorry…"

Kurt nodded and stood up from the bench before looking down at the man "Have a good life Dave" he smiled before making his way back to the car finally feeling that small weight on his shoulders slowly drifting away as he walked away from what was possibly the best thing he could of ever done, He found closure.

~o~

Connor knew that his mother could sense something was not quite right with him or rather he knew she could sense he was lying to her. That's why at this precise moment Connor stood in his backyard speaking silently into his phone to Caden

"I'm telling you Caden she knows something, my mom knows everything"

"Calm down, I'm sure she just thinks that you have a girlfriend you are not telling her about" replied Caden giggling a little at the end

"This may be funny for you but I have to watch my every move, seriously it's so difficult when I'm around her, and she would still be unhappy if I had a girlfriend…although your number is saved under the name Kate in my phone"

Caden laughed down the phone once more "Kate…you seriously saved me as Kate?"

"Would you rather she knew who you are…listen I'm not joking, If she finds out god knows what will happen"

"Don't worry, you will be fine…because you have me and I will look after you" replied Caden seriously

Connor smiled at the phone in his palm "Thank you. I love you too, are we still on for tonight?"

"Of course, my dads have gone all out on dinner just because you are coming over"

Connor laughed at the thought of Kurt and Blaine going to all the effort just for him "Well I will be sure not to disappoint and be there as we planned"

They both said their goodbyes and headed their separate ways till the dinner Connor found himself looking forward too, after all it was the closest thing he had to a normal family dinner.

~o~

Dinner at the Hummel-Andersons was usually a big thing as Kurt liked to have his entire family gather round and discuss their days; he enjoyed it even more when Connor was there because he had always thought how wonderful the boy was and just how good he was for his son. Although it did still amaze him how someone so nice and understanding was created from the parents he had.

Luckily Leila had gone round to a friends and Toby was too young to understand which allowed Kurt and Blaine to finally have a talk with the two boys about recent events.

"So boys…how are things you know…between you two?" asked Blaine warily knowing he was stepping into the 'embarrassing dad' territory

Caden swallowed his piece of steak and smiled up his father who he was almost the double of "We are fine dad, thanks for asking"

Kurt and Blaine exchanged a small look before letting their attention go back to the boys.

Kurt took a sip of his water before continuing "Boys we are worried about you…we know Connors parents are far from accepting and we are just worried about them finding out about you both"

Caden put his fork down and nodded "I understand but we can't hide forever, sure we will keep it quiet for now but one day…the truth will come out and we will just both have to face it together"

Blaine starred in awe at his and felt a surge of love for the boy go through him "We are so proud of you both for being so understanding with this, we know it must be hard Connor but just know what ever happens we are here for you no matter what"

"Thanks Blaine…Kurt, I honestly don't know what will happen but I know I can count on you all when it does come out…it means a lot to me" and for the first time in what may have been forever Connor finally felt like he had a family that was 'normal'.

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Kurt walked down the front path that was lit with small solar lights and dumped the bag in the trash can, the evening breeze swept across the street that Kurt had come to love and call home but he was brought out of his day dreaming by a voice calling his name.

Christine Murphy slowly walked up to Kurt with a small smile on her face and gently wrapped her cardigan around her torso before stopping in front of him "Kurt, I'm glad I caught you I just wanted to see if you knew anything about those new people moving in, you know me I always get suspicious when new faces turn up here"

Kurt had to laugh a little, what this woman didn't know about the street and people one it! Some would call her a gossip but Kurt knew deep down she just cared an awful lot. "No Christine sorry, I didn't even know the house had been sold" He replied looking over to the empty suburban house with a large movers truck in front of it.

"Well I best get back and start baking one of my 'welcome to the street' baskets for them" replied Christine in an excited shrill

Kurt smiled at her warmly "Ahh they are quite the welcome gift Mrs Murphy, have a nice night" and with that Kurt walked back to the house without noticing the green SUV parked just down the street. The SUV in which Helen had sat in and watched the Hummel-Andersons house all evening.

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So who's the new neighbour?