This chapter briefly mentions eating disorders.
BlairPOV-
''Well, that was harder than I expected,'' Ryder whispers.
Today is Grace's second birthday and it took an hour to get her to go to sleep.
''She's never had a tantrum like that,'' I quietly admit ,''But she'll be full of cake later, so maybe she'll go to sleep later tonight.''
''I don't see how Kurt and Blaine do this everyday,'' he pulls her sheets over her.
''Well… we'll be doing it everyday,'' I remind him, ''If you're still up for it.''
''I'm not going to change my mind, Blair,'' he tells me, taking my hand and leading me out of the room.
''Look,'' I stop him in the hallway ,''As hard as it was with Grace, it is going a thousand times harder now. This baby's our responsibility. Which means late nights, dirty diapers, temper tantrums...no alone time for quite sometime...''
''And it'll all be worth it,'' he shrugs ,''And we've gone months without… alone time, as you put it, before. I'm sure we can do it again.''
''So you're ready?''
''Is anybody ever completely ready,'' he shrugs and puts hand on my stomach ,''You're fourteen weeks along, and we have twenty-six more weeks to get ready for this. So, yes, I'm sure that I want to do this. I love you.''
''I love you, too.''
He gives me a quick kiss on the lips, tightening his grip on my hand,''Ready to go help them set up?''
I nod, and, with that, we head back to the kitchen.
''So… you want to consider adoption,'' I ask Sugar as I unpack the plastic forks.
''I just don't think we're ready,'' she nods, getting the cups.
''Look, no one is a perfect parent. But you must love these babies, otherwise you wouldn't be so worried about them. And it's hard. Those two weeks after Grace was born, I was alone with her for eleven hours everyday. And all she did was sleep and eat and poop and cry… but I don't regret any of it. Now I get to be there for my own baby,'' I rest a hand on my stomach ,''I know this is a huge responsibility, but Ryder and I want to try.''
''So you think I should keep the babies,'' she raises an eyebrow.
''I think you may actually need to listen to your heart as much as you listen to your brain,'' I admit, and she looks down.
''I've made my decision, Blair. Thanks for the advice. It's… it's nice to have a talk from someone who went through this. How did you and Ryder decide to keep the new baby?''
''Well, after he agreed, we sat down and really discussed it. And I didn't plan on being pregnant again in two year's time. I'm young, and so is he. And we are just getting started, and I'm recovering from battling my eating disorder on and off again. And we get the most judgmental looks and comments… but this is our baby. And we're sure that we can do this, because we're not doing it alone. I know some people can raise a baby alone, but we definitely couldn't. His parents are handling it better. Now, we have to set up, ready?''
''Ready,'' she nods, and we finish setting everything up for the party in the apartment.
KPOV-
''So,'' Carole begins, looking at Blair and Ryder as she ices the cake, ''When's the wedding? Anytime soon?''
''Oh, no,'' Blair laughs ,''Not until we're out of college.''
''We're just happy with a long engagement,'' Ryder agrees.
''You two are adorable,'' Dani gushes.
''Freakin' charming,'' Santana supplies with a smirk, ''I think I have a cavity.''
''Don't worry,'' I turn to the couple ,''That was a compliment.''
''A genuine Santana compliment,'' Blaine nods.
''So you're keeping the baby,'' dad asks, and Blair nods.
''It's not the most ideal timing, but, yes,'' she replies and dad nods.
''So I'm going to be a great-grandfather,'' he smiles, and I don't think I've seen him this happy since Grace was born.
As much as dad and Carole love Grace, I think they're pretty much ecstatic to meet Jade, Liam and Jacob.
They'd even managed to bring a few picture books for Jacob, and gift cards for Liam and Jade.
And the kids absolutely adore them, too. Jade and Liam opened up to them after a few days, as did Jacob.
''There,'' Carole puts the spoon in the sink ,''All finished.''
''It looks great, Carole,'' Blaine beams, ever the charmer.
I know these past few weeks haven't been easy for any of us, especially not Blaine. We've got four kids to support, and two that we are helping deal with the fact that they have babies on the way. He may not be particularly thrilled that Blair is pregnant again so soon, but he will be there for her, no doubt. And she is a lot more mature than she was last time, as is Ryder.
For Sugar and Rory, it's all a matter of whether they keep the baby or not. They're on completely opposite sides, but I know that they will work it out. They always have, and they always will.
''I'll get Grace,'' Liam volunteers, leaving the room.
''You know,'' my dad quietly tells me, ''I'm proud of you. And Blaine. You are doing a wonderful thing here, and you treat those kids just like you treat Blair, Rory, and Grace. I know that Blair and Rory may be young, but they're responsible. I think that, with the right support, they can do this. And I know you're always there for them.''
''Thanks, dad. That means a lot, coming from you,'' I hug him, ''And, after all, I was raised by the best.''
''Flattery will get you everywhere, kid,'' he jokes, causing me to laugh.
I can only hope I'm as great as a dad as he is.
BPOV-
''What's wrong,'' I ask Blair when she's helping me with the dishes.
''I'm just scared. I'm… I am actually going to be a mom. I'm raising a baby,'' she doesn't look up from the cake platter she is washing.
Everyone else is in the living room with Grace, but I haven't spent any time with my daughter since July.
''You are going to make a great mom,'' I tell her, earning a smile.
''Thanks. I hope so. I was raised by two of the best people,'' she shrugs.
''You get your charm from me,'' I remind her, and she laughs.
''I knew that already.''
''Look,'' I set the towel on the edge of the sink, ''While I do wish this pregnancy had happened when you were older, I do know you were being really careful. These things do happen. And I am here for you no matter what.''
''I know,'' she nods, ''You always have been.''
''And I always will be,'' I reassure her, pressing a kiss to her head ,''Now, let's go.''
As hard as it is for me to admit that she's still growing up, I know it's even harder for her and Ryder. But this is really what they want to do, raise the baby, so I'll be here for them.
''Who's this from,'' I ask, picking the doll up from the spot next to Kurt and taking a seat there.
''Adam,'' he says, eyes searching mine.
Not even a month ago, my insecurities would have gotten the best of me. But I know I can trust Kurt, and Adam is a good guy, a nice friend for us.
I really need to stop letting what my dad says keep me up at night.
My mother will be flying in tomorrow, but my dad decided he'd just come for Thanksgiving, giving some excuse about how busy he is all of a sudden.
I've heard it before, and I'm not going to let it hurt this time.
Burt has honestly been there for me more than he has, Kurt is an amazing dad,and I have made a vow to myself and to these kids that I will always be there for them when I can.
There is no way that I'm going to break that promise. Not like he did.
It's not easy. It's definitely not, because now we have four kids that we're raising. Jade and Liam have adjusted to their new schools very nicely, and Jacob loves preschool. Grace is doing much better with the potty training, and will be starting daycare full time in January.
And work is going great for me. I have so much talent in the glee club this year, and we're preparing for sectionals right now. With any luck, we will be on our way to nationals.
Kurt's designs are getting more attention than ever, and he's even got Sugar helping him on his new teen line. And he's happy, so much happier than when we met. And, as cheesy as it sounds, that makes me happy.
I can't complain. My life is going well right now, in this moment at least. Despite the fact that we have hit some major bumps in the road, I know that life is never a smooth ride. Kurt and I have gotten through so much, and we have our family and friends to thank. It will never be completely easy, and I don't expect it to be, even though sometimes I wish that it was.
But I can say that I wouldn't take this journey with anyone else.
RoryPOV-
''You okay,'' I ask Sugar as she looks at her stomach in the mirror.
''Yeah,'' she catches my eyes in the mirror, ''You?''
` ''As well as I can be,'' I say with indifference, shrugging.
''I've made my decision, Rory,'' she sighs, and sits on the bed, ''I talked to Blair today. Twice. She said that it was hard for her and Ryder to decide what was best for Gracie. They really wanted to raise her, but knew that they were not ready. So they agreed when Kurt and Blaine wanted to adopt her.''
''Well, I was talking to Dani and Santana. And they said that they were looking to adopt,'' I sigh, ''So if you honestly want to do this… I think that we can talk to them.''
At least then I will be able to see my babies.
''I don't want them to adopt them, Rory.''
''Sugar, I am trying to compromise with you here. I know you want a closed adoption, but I just can not agree to that. This gives us both what we want,'' I try to keep my voice even.
''Rory… I'm agreeing with you. I think that we should keep the babies.''
Sorry this chapter is short, the next one will be much longer :)
Disclaimer- glee belong to Fox and Ryan Murphy.
