Chapter 6

With Sectionals slowly creeping around the corner, the New Directions were using every possible moment to practice, even if that meant staying very late. With that said, Addie became a frequent observer and critic of the New Directions performances. It was kind of adorable. Kurt had gotten her a pink journal and had written Director Addie in big bubble letters on the front. She sat and watched rehearsal and scribbled illegible notes and drew pictures. Then after practice in the car she would tell Blaine and Kurt what they needed to work on.

"She's like a mini Rachel." Blaine joked one day.

"Don't even go there. She's not that bad. Her diva qualities are only in the lowest stages and please she got those from me if she got them from anyone." Kurt retorted. Blaine just laughed and kept driving. Dance practice was always interesting too. As the members of the New Direction lined up to learn choreography, Addie was seen standing in the back following along. She was a better dancer than Finn, but that wasn't hard to beat. Finally, the day had finally come and the New Directions were ready for sectionals. Burt and Carole were in the audience and had graciously agreed to watch Addie during the competition. They stood backstage as they waited for their slot to come. Blaine was holding Addie.

"Dada, make sure you bemeber all the words. Daddy Kurt, smile." Both Blaine and Kurt laughed.

"Thanks for the tip baby. I promise I will remember all the words." Blaine replied with a serious look on his face in the hopes of convincing his daughter. Kurt reached his arms out and Addie leaned over.

"I promise to smile if you make sure you clap nice and loud for us. Are you going to do that?" Kurt asked. The three year old simply rolled her eyes.

"Duh, You guys are the bestest anyway." She stated. "You're going to win." Kurt smiled.

"Well now we know that we'll win because we've got you on our side." He said. Burt chuckled and walked over to them.

"Okay, you guys need to get ready. Come here Peanut." Burt said reaching his arms out to Addie. She smiled and all about leaped into his arms. Out of everyone in the family Addie loved Burt the most. He spoiled her rotten with toys and other treats. He was basically her grandpa and Carole was her grandma. They waved goodbye and said good luck and headed out to their seats next to Mr. Shue. When it was finally their turn the announcer said their name and the music began. The New Directions entered onto the stage and began dancing and singing. The crowd was really into the performances. Everyone was standing and clapping including Burt and Addie who stood out in the crowd. Burt had hoisted Addie onto his shoulders and she was bouncing along with the music, clapping her hands, and smiling brightly at Kurt and Blaine on stage. When the performance had ended cheers erupted all over the audience and "Go Daddies!" was clearly audible over all the cheers. The New Directions were the last group so they backstage and waited as the judges came to a conclusion. When the head judge came out everyone was silent and waited as he opened the envelope.

"And The Winner is…. THE NEW DIRECTIONS!" shouted the main judge. All the members of the New Directions shouted in joy and rushed onto the stage. They all huddled together and grabbed onto the trophy. The next thing they knew Addie had sprinted from Burt's arms and was running up onto the stage in her mini replica of the girls powder blue dresses. She ran all the way into Blaine's arms.

"Dada, you did it!" She screamed. He hugged her tightly and placed a kiss onto her forehead.

"Yes we did baby!" he responded and joined the huddle with the rest of the New Directions. After they had finished celebrating the whole team decided to go to Breadstix. As soon as they got in the restaurant they made their way to a table, but Blaine seemed hesitant.

"What's the matter?" Kurt asked after setting Addie down in the booth.

"Nothing, I'm fine." Blaine replied even though he was still obviously upset and distracted. Kurt sighed and pulled on his shirt until he followed him over to a corner.

" I know you too well and I know that you're not okay." Kurt said.

"It's just… I think I know someone over there in that booth." He stammered.

"Okay…and do you want to go say hi or something?" Kurt asked hesitantly. He could tell that whoever Blaine was talking about was not a person that Blaine liked.

"No, want is not the right word. I need to talk to that person is more like it. I- I also need you to take Addie home." Blaine said as he nervously as he glanced over the booth. In the booth was a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes. Kurt wondered who that girl could be and then he finally made the realization.

"That's Kelsey, isn't it?" Kurt asked. Blaine nodded.

"I don't want her to see or talk to Addie. She left her and I don't want her talking to my daughter." Blaine said in a low angry tone.

"Shh, It's okay. I'll take Addie home and we'll watch a movie or something. Don't worry; she doesn't have to see her. I do however think it's a good idea if you talk to her." Kurt said. Blaine nodded and walked over to where Addie was, making sure he was out of the viewpoint of Kelsey.

"Hey baby." He said after picking up Addie.

"Hi Dada" She replied with a little smiled across her face.

"You're going to go with Kurt and he's going to take you home. You guys can watch a Disney movie okay." Blaine said. Addie stuck out her lower lip and pouted.

"I don't want to. I want to stay here with the rest of the New Directions." She moaned.

"No sweetheart, you need to go. Dada is in charge." Blaine said firmly. He could tell from the look on her face that the reaction wasn't going to be good. Addie didn't often have tantrums, but he could tell one was coming. She hadn't had a nap today and was definitely hungry. Addie started to cry and Blaine rushed to get outside of the restaurant, away from all the staring eyes. Kurt followed and waited as Blaine tried to calm her down.

"Adeline Faith, you need to stop right now." Blaine said sternly. Addie didn't listen she continued to scream and kick and hit Blaine. He took a deep breath and steadied his anger. He set Addie on the ground in front of him. "Adeline, you need to stop. It is not okay to behave like this and it is not okay to kick and hit Dada." Blaine stated calmly. Addie finally calmed down and stopped throwing her tantrum. "Good. Now are you going to listen to me?" Blaine asked. She nodded. "Go to Daddy Kurt okay. He's going to take you home. I'll be home later." Blaine said. "Now, give me a hug okay." Addie leaned to Blaine's arms and then when she broke away she went over to Kurt like she was told.

"I'll see you later. Good luck." Kurt said as picked Addie up and carried her to the car. Blaine took a deep breath and then walked back into Breadstix. Kelsey's friends had just left and it was just her alone at the table. Blaine walked over.

"Is this seat taken?" He asked in a low voice. Kelsey, who was startled by the sudden voice looked up.

"I thought it was you." She said with a smile, but Blaine didn't return the smile. "Please, sit down."

He nodded and slid into the booth.

"Why are you here?" Blaine asked. She almost looked startled at the question.

"We'll, I was just visiting some friends." She stammered.

"Where did you go? You just-just disappeared after that night?" Blaine stuttered.

"I- My parents made me. We moved and then after I had the baby we moved again because my dad got a job." She said.

" You didn't even think it was important to tell me." Blaine said angrily.

" Blaine, I couldn't. It was just too embarrassing." She replied.

"What that you got pregnant? Or the fact that you got pregnant from a gay man?" Blaine retorted. Kelsey sighed.

"Blaine by the time I found out, we had already decided to move. I didn't want to bother you." She tried to explain.

"You thought that I would be burdened by my daughter so instead of telling me when you were pregnant you decided to just place her on my doorstep with a letter. That makes sense Kelsey." Blaine said sarcastically.

"Blaine, please try to understand. I was scared and my parents were going to make me give her up." Kelsey pleaded as tears formed in her eyes,

"Do not start with me. You don't get to talk about being scared. My parents kicked me out with a newborn baby. I was a homeless teenage father. Do you know how freakin scary that is!" Blaine yelled a little too loudly. The rest of the New Directions notice and looked over.

"Blaine, please. Let's not do this here. Please let's go somewhere more private." Kelsey whispered as she tried to calm Blaine down. She reached her hand across and placed it on Blaines forearm.

"Do not touch me." Blaine growled ripping his arm away from her grasp. Sam came up from behind him and grabbed his shoulders.

"Dude are you okay? Is there a problem here?" Sam asked.

"I'm fine. I just want to go." Blaine said through clenched teeth and began to walk away.

" Blaine, Can I just meet her? Please?" Kelsey yelled.

"No! You may not meet her. Do not try to find us. EVER!" Blaine screamed. The Glee club watched with fearful eyes as Sam tugged a screaming Blaine out of the restaurant. Never once had they seen Blaine so upset and they hoped that they would never have to see it again.