AN:Unfortunately, this isn't the season 3 I promised for January. And it's going to be a while longer. To give you something until then I decided to share with you what NYADA looked like before it became NYADA. The show was called 'A New Direction' and would have focused on Kurt and Blaine in New York. The network aka a good friend of mine who usually gets to decide what I work on next told me to rewrite it and come back with a show that incorporated all Glee characters instead of saying goodbye to them in the pilot episode. This is also the format I wrote NYADA in to practice script writing before transcribing it.

Do you have to read this for your understanding of NYADA? No, you don't but if you are interested in my original idea, please go ahead.

1 EXT. SUMMER CAMP - DAY

Camera pans over a summer camp. Kids of all ages are getting into their parents' cars. Camera zooms in on a boy leaning toward another person, hidden in the shadows.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Hi, I'm Kurt Hummel. I'm the boy in front of the cabin, about to get his first kiss.

Camera zooms further in to reveal a dark haired, slightly older looking boy. Their lips briefly meet.

VO KURT HUMMEL

It was magical. Well. My dad didn't think so. That's him over there by the way.

Cut to a man in his mid forties, wearing a flannel shirt, jeans and a baseball cap, looking quite shocked in the direction of the cabin.

VO KURT HUMMEL

I know what you are thinking, but it's not like that. My dad didn't care about the boy. He told me later that he'd already known. Something about a toddler in heels. I'd like to stress that I don't wear heels anymore. At least not much. But I digress.

Cut to BURT HUMMEL marching up to the cabin.

BURT HUMMEL

Say goodbye to your friend, Kurt. Time to leave.

Burt Hummel is glaring at the other boy, while his son shoots him an apologetic look and follows his dad to a waiting truck.

2 INT. CAR – DAY

Burt Hummel is driving. Kurt is staring out of the window.

VO KURT HUMMEL

The problem wasn't me kissing a boy, but Blaine. That's the boy. Blaine's nearly two years older than me and worked as a camp counselor while I was a camper. It wasn't a pleasant ride home.

The car passes rows and rows of cornfields.

BURT HUMMEL

You are too young to date, Kurt. Especially a senior.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Damn. I shouldn't have told my dad so much about the people at camp.

KURT HUMMEL

I'm sixteen, dad and Blaine won't be eighteen until October. And I'm going to be a sophomore in the fall and most people my age have been dating forever.

BURT HUMMEL

I still don't like it, Kurt. Couldn't he find someone his own age at this fancy prep school of his?

VO KURT HUMMEL

My dad is talking about Dalton Academy for boys.

3 EXT. DALTON ACADEMY – DAY

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

Blaine goes there and if it weren't so fucking expensive I'd love to go there as well. My school is called William McKinley High School, which is in Lima, Ohio. It's a hellhole.

4 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – HALLWAY - DAY

Rowdy students in the hallways. A JOCK pushes a NERD into a locker. A CHEERLEADER elbows a frightened looking FRESHMAN out of the way.

5 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – CLASS ROOM – DAY

Students throw pens at each other. Others are sleeping with their heads on their desks.

6 EXT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – COURTYARD – DAY

A FRESHMAN in a wheelchair is locked into a port-a-potty while Spanish teacher WILLIAM SHUESTER greets the perpetrators with a smile.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

I'm starting my second year here this fall and if my freshman year is anything to go by – I don't want to come back.

7 EXT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – PARKING LOT - DAY

Freshman Kurt is cornered by a group of jocks while walking toward the school bus and is pelted with pee balloons while the bus drives away.

8 INT. CAR – DAY

The Hummels keep driving past fields and lone farmhouses.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

My dad doesn't know about these things. Doesn't know Blaine attends Dalton because he got beat up at his old school.

KURT HUMMEL

He's really nice, Dad. You'll see.

BURT HUMMEL

You planning to see him again?

KURT HUMMEL

Westerville and Lima are only an hour and a half apart and his family lives only thirty minutes away from us. That's not too bad. Not after you gave me the Navigator for my birthday.

VO KURT HUMMEL

That immediately shut my dad up.

INSERT " A NEW DIRECTION"

9 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – CHOIR ROOM – DAY

Camera looks in from the outside. Five teenager are performing a rendition of SIT DOWN YOU'RE ROCKING THE BOAT

VO KURT HUMMEL

That's Glee Club. The Spanish teacher Mr. Schuester just took over from some pervert who ran it before. Rumors are that he was touching his male students more than a teacher should and gave them all the solos. Rachel Berry,

Cut to a small girl with long brown hair yelling at the teacher before she throws her hands into the air and storms out of the room.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

That's the girl acting like a total diva, threw a fit and reported the creep. But not out of concern for the students. She just wanted their solos.

Camera focuses on the remaining teens who are alternately glaring at the teacher and the door Rachel left open after her storm out.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

The other people in the club are Tina, the Goth looking girl, Mercedes and Artie, the guy in the wheel chair. I like Mercedes, but when she asked my out because she thought we were dating and I told her about Blaine, she threw a brick through my windshield.

10 EXT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL - PARKING LOT – DAY

Slow motion of the brick going throw the Navigator's windshield while Kurt watches in horror.

11 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL - CHOIR ROOM – DAY

Back in the choir room, the remaining glee club members have surrounded Mr. Schuester and are arguing about song choices.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

My dad took my baby away from me for a month, which wasn't helping my new relationship. But I'll come back to that. And speaking of relationships - I wasn't the only one dating this year.

12 INT. ITALIAN RESTAURANT – NIGHT

Burt Hummel and CAROLE HUDSON, a woman in her early forties decked out in jeans wear, are sitting opposite one another at a table. They are holding hands like teenagers, forcing Burt to eat with his left hand.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

That's Carole. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let me tell you a bit more about my sophomore year first.

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13 INT. KURT HUMMEL'S BEDROOM – DAY

Kurt is belting out the last note of MR. CELLOPHANE.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Sophomore Year started promising. The Glee Club had a new teacher and this year I was going to join. Also, I was finally a normal high school student. I was dating and instead of being annoyed by my class mates' relationship dramas, I now found it incredibly amusing.

Blaine is sitting on a chair in Kurt's bedroom. The door is open as far as possible. Blaine applauds when the song is over.

BLAINE ANDERSON

That was amazing, Kurt! Your teacher has to be tone deaf if he doesn't make you a lead soloist. And I wouldn't mind having some

real competition this year.

Kurt sits down on his bed and links his hand with Blaine's.

KURT HUMMEL

You really think so?

BLAINE ANDERSON

I know so. You're incredibly talented.

After checking that his dad isn't lurking outside his room, Kurt leans in and they share a brief kiss.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Unfortunately, others didn't share my boyfriend's opinion.

14 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – CHOIR ROOM – DAY

Mr. Schuester is telling the students who is going to represent them for Invitationals.

WILLIAM SCHUESTER

I'm sorry, Rachel. But until I find you a male partner, you'll just have to sing a second solo instead of a duet.

VO KURT HUMMEL

While Mercedes complained about not getting a solo, Artie and I were pissed about not being considered as male partners.

WILLIAM SCHUESTER

... for any other song, I'd give you the part, but I need someone who can dance with Rachel for this number.

ARTIE ABRAMS

What about Kurt then? And why not choose a song we can all be part of.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Yes, what about me? Was I not male enough?

WILLIAM SCHUESTER

I'm not going to change the set list a week before Invitationals and this is final. And Kurt and Rachel sound too alike. You don't have to like it, but Rachel is our strongest performer.

RACHEL BERRY

And maybe we should wait for his voice to drop before we give him bigger parts.

Mr. Schuester ignores Rachel's rude outburst and writes his costume choice onto the blackboard.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Stronger performer my ass. Louder maybe. Yes I sound different than the other guys, but I spent all summer working on my technique. And insulting my voice – how original.

15 INT. McKINLEY HIGH – CHOIR ROOM – DAY

VO KURT HUMMEL

The next day, Mr. Schuester dragged the quarterback into the choir room. God knows what kind of blackmail material he had on him.

In the choir room, Mr. Schuester hands FINN HUDSON, an incredibly tall sophomore, the sheet music for YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT and pushes him toward Rachel Berry.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

Finn Hudson had two left feet and not even years of training could guarantee he'd ever be more than a decent singer.

Rachel Berry bats her eyelashes at the newest member who tries to keep up with the choreography. The rest of the glee club is observing the rather disastrous performance.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

Rachel acted as if she was singing with John Travolta himself. I assumed she had a crush on the new guy, because Rachel Berry was many things, but tone deaf wasn't one of them.

Mercedes, Tina, Artie and Kurt reluctantly take their places behind Finn and Rachel and proceed to sing backup for them.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

Glee club was supposed to be my safe haven, my place to shine in this hellhole of a school.

16 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – HALLWAY – DAY

Kurt is walking toward his locker in one of his fabulous outfits when suddenly he is drenched in blue corn syrup. Two jocks walk away, high-fiving each other.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

I was surrounded by asshole bullies who thought they were creative when they called me Lady and queer, or spray-painted fag on my locker. If you're going to insult someone, at least do it right.

17 EXT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – PARKING LOT – DAY

A group of jocks throw Kurt into a dumpster while Mr. Schuester walks by and Finn empties Kurt's bag into the dumpster so that the contents land on top of him. The edge of a book cuts his temple.

KURT HUMMEL

One day, you'll all work for me. Just repeat, c'mon, it's not that hard – Do you want fries with that?

VO KURT HUMMEL

Unfortunately, the jocks never really appreciated my wit.

A large, beefy jock slams the lid of the dumpster shut.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

At least I had Blaine, who my dad, unfortunately, still didn't like.

18 INT. HUMMEL LIVING ROOM – NIGHT

Kurt and Blaine are sitting on the living room couch. Burt is walking up and down in front of them, glaring at Blaine.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

My dad is super protective of me and tends to forget I'm not his teenage daughter. Not that I think girls need more protection than boys.

BURT HUMMEL

During the week, Kurt has to be home by nine. Friday night is family dinner. If you go out Saturday night, return him before ten. You can go get dinner or watch a movie. You can take him to that teen club in town. However: You are definitely not allowed to take him back to your dorm or your empty house. The only acceptable reason for Kurt to be in the backseat of your car is for you to drive some other people around as well. If I'm not home, you're not here. If I'm home you're in the living room or Kurt's room with the door wide open. Are we clear?

KURT HUMMEL

I think you forgot seedy motels and school janitor's closets.

BURT HUMMEL

Don't get smart with me or you won't be dating till you're done with college. Understood?

KURT HUMMEL

Yes, Dad.

BLAINE ANDERSON

Yes, Sir.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Maybe my dad was just jealous that I was dating and he wasn't.

19 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – HALLWAY – NIGHT

Kurt is adjusting his dad's jacket. The hallway is filled with grown ups.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONTD)

We both knew it was time. So I introduced him to Finn Hudson's mother during a PTA meeting. In terms of students with single parents, the Hudsons were unfortunately still the best choice.

Kurt is introducing his dad to Carole Hudson.

KURT HUMMEL

You both have dead spouses. Discuss.

VO KURT HUMMEL

If Broadway doesn't work out, I could become a professional matchmaker. I'm that good.

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20 INT. HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL – GREEN ROOM – DAY

VO KURT HUMMEL

Now that my dad was happy, I was getting ready for show choir Sectionals. Not that I had much to prepare. Swaying in the back wasn't that hard.

Rachel storms into the green room followed by the rest of the glee club.

RACHEL BERRY

I can't believe they stole our set list. Mr. Schue, are you sure you didn't tell anyone about it?

WILLIAM SCHUESTER

My wife and I talk about it of course, but I haven't mentioned it to anyone else. Don't you think it's more likely that one of you guys has let something slip.

VO KURT HUMMEL

There was silence because everyone knew how much Mrs. Schuester hated Glee club. Time for Kurt to save the day.

Kurt climbs onto a chair to get everyone's attention.

KURT HUMMEL

Guys! Guys! I have some ideas for what we can sing. We wouldn't even have to change the dance routine around much.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Rachel looked skeptical, but our newest members, Puck, Mike and Sam – all football players – and Quinn, Santana and Brittany – popular cheerleaders – encouraged me to continue.

Now that he has the clubs attention, Kurt climbs back down.

KURT HUMMEL

We wanted to do a Broadway solo and I have prepared a great song, one I've been practicing forever – wait for it – DEFYING GRAVITY.

RACHEL BERRY

Oh my God, yes! Great choice.

KURT HUMMEL

And for our second number we could do SOMEBODY TO LOVE by Queen. We sounded amazing when we tried it as a group number.

WILLIAM SCHUESTER

Thank you, Kurt. That might actually work. Rachel, Finn, do you know the songs? Great. So we have the solo and the duet covered. Mercedes, you take the last line in the Queen song, it's got a killer high note for you. The rest of you will sing back up.

Rachel pulls Finn aside while the rest of the club looks murderous.

VO KURT HUMMEL

I was gob smacked. I just provided Mr. Schuester with a new set list and not only did he give my song to Rachel fucking Berry, but I didn't get a single line. Apart from Mercedes the remaining nine members were going to be nothing but props swaying in the background, because our oh so great teacher turned a perfect group number into another Rachel and Finn duet. I wouldn't be surprised if Rachel blew Mr. Schuester for solos.

21 INT. HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL – STAGE – DAY

Final chorus of SOMEBODY TO LOVE. Mercedes brings down the house and finally rouses the audience.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

Of course we won, but with our competition being a deaf and an old people choir that wasn't hard. It wouldn't have been risky at all to follow my suggestions. Because the way I was treated in Glee club wasn't bad enough, there was a new guy on the football team who seemed to be personally offended by my existence.

22 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – HALLWAY – DAY

A tall, chubby jock, DAVE KAROFSKY, slams Kurt face first into an open locker. When Kurt turns to look after him his neck is bleeding. The other students are staring open mouthed at him but no one offers any help.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

From day one this guy, Dave Karofsky, made it his mission to make my life a living hell.

23 EXT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – PARKING LOT – DAY

Karofsky slams Kurt into the dumpster. Kurt drops to the floor while Karofsky throws his keys, phone and school bag into the full dumpster.

DAVE KAROFSKY

That's where you belong, fag. On your knees in front of me. I bet you like that.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Wherever I went, I felt his eyes on me. He made sure to slushy me at least twice a day. I had to start an extra load of laundry on days my dad worked late.

24 INT. HUMMEL KITCHEN – NIGHT

Kurt and Burt are having dinner. Kurt looks on in disgust as his dad gets himself another burger dripping in fat.

BURT HUMMEL

You okay, kiddo? You've been quiet lately. Do I have to hunt Blaine down?

KURT HUMMEL

I'm fine, Dad. Just tired from school. Blaine didn't do anything.

VO KURT HUMMEL

In fact. Blaine was as nosey as my dad.

25 INT. HUMMEL LIVING ROOM – DAY

Kurt and Blaine are cuddling on the living room couch. 'Project Runway' is on TV but it's muted and neither boy is watching the show.

BLAINE ANDERSON

You'd tell me if things got worse at school, right?

KURT HUMMEL

Of course.

They share a quick kiss. You can hear pots and pans banging in the kitchen reminding the boys that they are not alone in the house. When they pull apart, Blaine doesn't look convinced.

VO KURT HUMMEL

I didn't want Blaine or my dad to worry

so much about me. I figured they needed a distraction.

26 INT. PUBLIC LIBRARY – DAY

Blaine and Kurt are sitting at a table. Papers are scattered everywhere.

BLAINE ANDERSON

I think it's sweet that you want to help me with my college applications but do you even know anything about it?

KURT HUMMEL

I just want to make sure you're fulfilling your potential.

BLAINE ANDERSON

You know I feel bad about leaving you behind for two years. Especially with how things are at school.

KURT HUMMEL

But Julliard is a perfect fit for you. And it's in New York. You have to apply.

BLAINE ANDERSON

Fine. But I doubt I'll get in.

KURT HUMMEL

I have to leave soon. The first Hummel-Hudson family dinner awaits unfortunately. Just promise you'll at least apply.

BLAINE ANDERSON

I will.

Blaine looks around before he quickly kisses Kurt. As Kurt leaves he stares at his already filled out Ohio State University application before starting on the one for Julliard with a sigh.

27 INT. ITALIAN RESTAURANT – NIGHT

VO KURT HUMMEL

The dreaded first Hummel – Hudson dinner was a mess, just like I had expected. When I hooked up my dad and Carole I forgot one important thing – Finn was still an asshole

even though we now had Glee together.

Carole and Finn Hudson walk up to a table where Kurt and Burt are already waiting. Finn looks like he wants to be anywhere but here. Carole sits down opposite Burt, which leaves Finn facing Kurt.

BURT HUMMEL

I raise my glass to the first official Hudmel dinner. I know how you kids coin these couples names today, with your Finchel and Klaine and we thought it was cute that we could do the same with our families.

FINN HUDSON

Who is Klaine?

CAROLE HUDSON

Kurt and Blaine, honey. You remember, Burt told us about Kurt's boyfriend. How long have the two of you been dating, Kurt?

VO KURT HUMMEL

Exactly four minutes and fifty seconds of peace before Finn showed his true colors.

KURT HUMMEL

Close to five months now.

FINN HUDSON

You've been dating someone longer than Rachel and me have been together. I thought you queers just got together to hook up.

BURT HUMMEL

Finn, I know this all new for you but don't ever talk about my son like this again.

FINN HUDSON

Sorry, Burt.

Finn looks contrite but the moment the parents look away, he glares at Kurt.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Kiss ass. Of course he apologized to my dad. The rest of the night all he did was suck up to my dad and when no one was looking he glared in my direction or insulted my voice, my clothes or told me I sung like a girl. Not that I thought singing like a girl was a bad thing. Actually, I could reach notes most girls couldn't. Why he was pissed I didn't get, after all, he was the one who had messed up in front of my dad. If my dad wasn't so happy with Carole I would immediately have devised a plan to break them up. For now I had to suffer in silence at least until I wrote my tell all memoirs.

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28 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – CHOIR ROOM – DAY

Mr. Schuester puts the third place Regionals trophy into the display case. Santana and Brittany are flirting with Sam in one corner while Mercedes stares at him with heart eyes. Next to the piano Artie, Tina and Mike are arguing after Artie found out that Tina started dating Mike before she broke up with him. Kurt is sharing his Vogue magazine with Quinn.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Rachel and Mr. Schuester probably wouldn't like my memoirs. See, they blame me for losing against the Warblers at Regionals. As if telling them our 'secrets' would have made a difference. Everyone with eyes and access to the Glee club's YouTube channel can see that Mr. Schuester always follows the same pattern. Heavily feature Finn and Rachel and ignore the rest of the club.

Rachel storms into the choir room, Finn in tow. She stops in front of Kurt and snatches his Vogue out of his hand.

RACHEL BERRY

This is all your fault. Finn told me you dating the Warbler's lead soloist.

Finn doesn't look guilty about outing Kurt. There are a few gasps, but it's not clear whether people are shocked about Kurt being gay or Kurt dating the 'enemy'.

MERCEDES JONES

Finn Hudson, you did not just out your teammate and potential future brother.

FINN HUDSON

What? Everyone already knew he's a fairy.

The club looks to Mr. Schuester who pretends not to have heard anything. This really isn't his business.

MERCEDES JONES

Don't call him that! And Kurt never denied nor confirmed anything. You had no right to talk about his love life, especially to Miss 'I spill every secret if it helps me get ahead'.

RACHEL BERRY

Who cares? My two gay dads say it's important that people don't hide so people know being gay isn't wrong. What matters is that we lost Regionals because Kurt was so desperate for a boyfriend he fell for the guy pretending to like him for our set list. It's pathetic, but after the way he looked at couples last year, it doesn't surprise me.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Probably the same way Rachel stared at Finn and Quinn but I digress. Back to the drama.

RACHEL BERRY (CONT'D)

You think he's going to stay with you now that he got what he wanted? I mean, why would he. He's gorgeous and you look and sound like a twelve year old girl.

VO KURT HUMMEL

I was about to slap her. How dare she insult what Blaine and I had. But she wasn't worth getting suspended over. Also, Mr. Schuester finally seemed to remember he was a teacher here.

WILLIAM SCHUESTER

That's enough Kurt, Rachel. We'll try again next year. This was only our first year as a team.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Before anyone could insult me some more, I decided to leave. But that day just wasn't my lucky day.

29 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – HALLWAY – DAY

Kurt is walking toward the front entrance when he gets shoved into a locker.

DAVE KAROFSKY

Watch where you are going Lady!

VO KURT HUMMEL

Something snapped inside of me.

KURT HUMMEL

What the fuck is your problem?

DAVE KAROFSKY

You spreading your fairy dust around the school.

Karofsky starts to walk away. The camera follows Kurt as he runs after Karofsky into the empty locker room.

30 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – LOCKER ROOM – DAY

Karofsky turns around when Kurt pushes open the door. He scowls. Kurt squares his shoulders, steps fully into the locker room and closes the door behind him. He looks calm but is anything but calm.

KURT HUMMEL

For someone who is so afraid of getting 'infected' you sure as hell spend a lot of time close to me. If we were in pre-school I'd think you have a crush on me with the way you're always shoving me and staring at me.

Karofsky advances on Kurt who tries to stay his ground.

DAVE KAROFSKY

Shut the fuck up! You disgust me.

KURT HUMMEL

Yeah? Well, you disgust me. As if I would ever date a guy like you.

DAVE KAROFSKY

Because your prep school guy is that much better?

KURT HUMMEL

How do you know about ... Have you been following me?

Kurt realizes that this was a bad idea. He reaches behind for the door but is too far away to open it before Karofsky can figure out his plan. He takes a step back, but just when he finally touched the doorknob.

VO KURT HUMMEL

That's when he suddenly grabbed my face and leaned in. All I could think was hell to the no thanks Mercedes for that – no one but Blaine gets to kiss me.

Just as Karofsky who has Kurt's arms trapped over his head by now tries to press his lips against Kurt's, Kurt knees him in the crotch. And Karofsky goes down.

KURT HUMMEL

Stay the hell away from me and my boyfriend.

Karofsky glares at Kurt from his position on the floor.

DAVE KAROFSKY

You're going to pay for this!

Kurt runs out of the locker room.

VO KURT HUMMEL

I had no doubt that he meant it. I needed Blaine.

31 INT. KURT'S BEDROOM – DAY

Kurt and Blaine are sitting on Kurt's bed together. The door is closed clearly violating Burt Hummel's house rules. They are fully dressed however and Kurt looks like he'd been crying.

BLAINE ANDERSON

He tried to do what? That settles it. I'm going to OSU next fall. I can't leave you here on your own where you have a crazy, closeted stalker with a crush on you.

KURT HUMMEL

No. You can't. You got invited to audition for Julliard. You'll have to least try. You promised, remember. And I'll make sure I'm never alone at school again. He'll hopefully graduate next year or I can switch to another school. Anyway, you're not giving Julliard up for me.

BLAINE ANDERSON

I love you.

Kurt just stares at Blaine for a moment before he smashes their mouth together, tears still staining his cheeks be damned.

KURT HUMMEL

I love you too.

VO KURT HUMMEL

He loves me. Suck on that Rachel Berry,

KURT HUMMEL

You know, my dad won't be home for another hour. I know you shouldn't be here, but he'll understand that I needed you because I was upset. We should take advantage of the time we have alone.

BLAINE ANDERSON

I like the way you're thinking.

They start making out on Kurt's bed.

VO KURT HUMMEL

Yep, Blaine always knows how to make me feel better. At least temporarily.

32 INT. HUMMEL LIVING ROOM – DAY

Carole and Burt are sitting on the sofa together. Finn and Kurt are in an armchair each. The atmosphere is fraud with tension. It's the first time they are together like this since the dinner.

FINN HUDSON

You are what?

CAROLE HUDSON

We are engaged. Aren't you happy for me, honey?

FINN HUDSON

Sure.

BURT HUMMEL

What do you think, kiddo?

KURT HUMMEL

I'm happy that you are happy.

Neither of the teens looks happy.

BURT HUMMEL

I know this is surprising, but hey, we're already looking for a bigger house to move into after the wedding. You won't have to share a room for long.

Finn and Kurt jump up at the same time.

FINN HUDSON

What? No! I can't share a room with him.

VO KURT HUMMEL

My sentiments exactly. I can't have a homophobic ass with poor hygiene and terrible girlfriend in my room.

Burt gets up as well and positions himself between Kurt and Blaine.

BURT HUMMEL

Hey! We'll be a family soon so we'll make it work. It's just until the summer.

CAROLE HUDSON

And to ensure we are a real family, Kurt, Finn, your dad has appointed me your guardian should something happen to him and vice versa for Finn.

Kurt sinks back into his chair.

VO KURT HUMMEL

There was nothing I could do. It was a done deal. Only, who would have known how prophetic Carole had been.

Burt suddenly clutches his arm. He appears to be in pain. Kurt jumps up but before he can reach his father, Burt collapses.

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33 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – CHOIR ROOM – DAY

Kurt is standing in front of the group, giving them an update on his dad.

KURT HUMMEL

He is in a coma and the doctors don't know yet if or when he's going to wake up. I just don't understand why. The ambulance arrived like ten minutes later.

MERCEDES JONES

God works in mysterious ways. I'm sure he had his reasons.

Kurt is visibly upset by what his best friend is saying and takes a seat next to the cheerleaders before he speaks again.

KURT HUMMEL

I don't believe in God. And please don't say thinks like that. You are just making me feel worse by implying my dad did something to deserve his heart attack.

Mercedes ignores Kurt and goes to stand in front of the Glee club.

MERCEDES JONES

Mr. Schue, I'd like to sing a song for Kurt.

WILLIAM SCHUESTER

Sure, go ahead.

Mercedes starts singing I LOOK TO YOU.

VO KURT HUMMEL

While Mercedes kept singing about her God, totally ignoring my wishes, all I could think about was my dad who had been in a coma for nearly a week now. At home, Finn kept glaring at me whenever I went down to our bedroom and Glee Club was trying to shove religion down my throat, I thought it couldn't get worse. I was wrong.

34 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – HALLWAY – DAY

Kurt is walking past the locker room when he is yanked inside.

35 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – LOCKER ROOM – DAY

Inside, Kurt comes face to face with Karofsky.

DAVE KAROFSKY

Did you tell anyone?

KURT HUMMEL

About how you tried to kiss me?

DAVE KAROFSKY

I... I wasn't going to. I was just trying to show you your place.

KURT HUMMEL

No I didn't because nothing happened. But trust me, if it had, I would have told. Because feeling bad about yourself doesn't give you the right to assault me. I don't believe in outing, but if you hurt me I'm not going to keep your secret. You can't honestly expect me to.

For a moment it looks like Kurt has gotten through to Karofsky, but then his face hardens and he steps closer to Kurt, crowding him against the door.

DAVE KAROFSKY

Tell anyone and I swear, I'll kill you. Oh wait, now that dear daddy is gone who are you going to tell. Not that anyone would believe the school fag over a popular member of the football team.

Kurt shoves Karofsky away from him and runs out of the locker room as fast as he can.

36 EXT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – PARKING LOT – DAY

Kurt is pacing in front of his car, his phone pressed against his ear.

KURT HUMMEL

I'm coming with you to New York this weekend. I need to get away. Please. See you in ten.

36 INT. BLAINE'S CAR – DAY

BLAINE ANDERSON

What about your dad?

KURT HUMMEL

There hasn't been any changes and it's been two weeks.

BLAINE ANDERSON

Okay. But what about Carole. You think she'll let you come with me?

KURT HUMMEL

I'll tell her I'm staying with Mercedes. Please, Blaine. Can't you use some of your dad's frequent flyer miles and take me? I don't want to be alone here. What if Karofsky finds me again?

BLAINE ANDERSON

All right. But you tell my brother he's hosting two people instead of one.

KURT HUMMEL

Fine.

37 INT. COOPER'S APPARTMENT – LIVING ROOM - DAY

Kurt is sitting on a black leather couch. A tall, dark haired man in his late twenties enters.

COOPER ANDERSON

What are your plans for today while Blaine's trying to charm the admission's people?

Cooper sits down next to Kurt. Kurt looks a little star struck. On the wall is a 'Days of our Lives' poster with Cooper on it.

KURT HUMMEL

I'm not sure. Some sightseeing probably.

Cooper hands Kurt a pamphlet.

KURT HUMMEL

La Guardia Art?

COOPER ANDERSON

It's a performing arts high school here in New York. They usually only allow 8th and 9th graders to audition but luckily my current girlfriend is a teacher there and after I told her a bit about you and your situation she agreed to let you audition this afternoon.

Kurt stares at the pamphlet for a moment. What he wouldn't give to go to a school like that.

KURT HUMMEL

Seriously? But I don't live here.

COOPER ANDERSON

But you could next year. This is our grandma's apartment and it was never meant to be lived in by just one person. Might convince Blaine to go to college in New York if you were here as well. Just think about it. I need to let Kristen know about the audition by two, otherwise she'll send the faculty home.

KURT HUMMEL

I guess it would only hurt my pride to go see if I'm actually good enough.

COOPER ANDERSON

If you are as talented as Blaine says you are, this will be a walk in the park.

38 INT. LA GUARDIA ART – STAGE – DAY

Kurt is standing on a darkened stage. Only a single spotlight is trained on him.

KURT HUMMEL

Hi, my name is Kurt Hummel and today I'll be singing a song I've always wanted to sing on a stage but was constantly told I couldn't because it's a girl's song.

Kurt sings DEFYING GRAVITY. Reaction shots of the audience, Cooper's girlfriend Kristen, two music teachers and Cooper. The main focus stays on Kurt though who is killing the song.

39 INT. PLANE – DAY

Kurt and Blaine are sitting next to each other on a plane heading back to Ohio.

KURT HUMMEL

They accepted me, can you believe that? And when you get accepted into Julliard – I know you will – we can move to New York together.

BLAINE ANDERSON

I'd love that but we have to be realistic here. When your dad wakes up he won't let you out of his sight.

KURT HUMMEL

I know. But what if he doesn't? I think I could convince Carole if I told her the truth about Finn and school.

BLAINE ANDERSON

He'll wake up.

KURT HUMMEL

Let's make a deal. They gave till the end of July to make a final decision. If he hasn't woken up until then I'm coming with you.

Blaine squeezes Kurt's hand and eventually nods.

40 INT. COLUMBUS AIRPORT – ARRIVALS – NIGHT

Kurt and Blaine are walking toward the exit when...

CAROLE HUDSON

Kurt Hummel!

Kurt freezes and drops his bag. Carole rushes toward Kurt and Blaine.

KURT HUMMEL

Carole. Oh my God, is it my dad. Did something happen?

CAROLE HUDSON

No, still the same unfortunately. But what the hell were you thinking, disappearing like that. I tried to surprise you with a shopping trip to cheer you up and when I get to Mercedes', she tells me she has no idea where you are. Thank God Blaine's parents told me you were in New York with him.

KURT HUMMEL

Can we talk about this later? I promise tomorrow after school.

CAROLE HUDSON

Fine. Blaine do you need a ride? Not that I'm not mad at you too.

BLAINE ANDERSON

I'm sorry Mrs. Hudson and no, I drove my own car.

CAROLE HUDSON

Come on, Kurt. Let's go.

Blaine hugs Kurt tightly not daring to kiss him in the crowded airport until Carole drags Kurt away.

41 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – CHOIR ROOM – DAY

Rachel and Finn are talking next to the piano when Kurt enters.

RACHEL BERRY

Kurt, I heard about LaGuardia Art.

Kurt glares at Mercedes who mouths sorry.

KURT HUMMEL

Is the great Rachel Berry finally acknowledging that there are other talented people in Glee as well?

RACHEL BERRY

I understand they let you audition because they felt sorry for you. They probably only told you you got in because they know you can't actually attend.

KURT HUMMEL

You know what? I'm done here. You are just a spoilt little girl who's never learnt to share and as soon as someone is as talented as you you feel threatened and try to put them down. I feel sorry for you – cause with your attitude you'll never be more than the star of a high school glee club.

RACHEL BERRY

Oh please. By the time you have slept your way into a performing arts college, I'll have my first Tony.

Kurt slaps Rachel and Mr. Schuester decides to step in.

WILLIAM SCHUESTER

Principal now! I know you are going through a tough time but there's no reason to take it out on Rachel.

Kurt throws his hands in the air to show he's giving up before he picks up his bag says goodbye and heads to the door.

KURT HUMMER

Whatever Mr. Schuester. You are a joke and we all know it.

42 INT. McKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL – TOP OF THE STAIRCASE – DAY

Kurt comes running around the corner and nearly crashes into Karofsky.

DAVE KAROFSKY

What's wrong? Did you break a nail homo?

Kurt finally has enough of the harassment.

KURT HUMMEL

Shut the fuck up! Don't look at me. Don't talk to me.

Karofsky pushes Kurt up against the wall.

DAVE KAROFSKY

I think you like it when I look at you. Touch you.

Karofsky holds Kurt's hands together with one hand while the other roams over Kurt's chest.

KURT HUMMEL

I'd rather die than have your sweaty hands near me.

A few students hurry past, keeping their eyes on the floor while Kurt struggles to get free. To an outsider it must look like Karofsky threatening to punch Kurt.

DAVE KAROFSKY

Is that so? Well your wish is my command.

Karofsky pushes Kurt down the stairs.

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43 INT. HOSPITAL ROOM – DAY

Kurt is lying in a hospital bed. He is unconscious and Carole is holding his hand. After a while he stirs.

CAROLE HUDSON

Kurt? Can you hear me?

Kurt slowly opens his eyes and looks around the room.

KURT HUMMEL

Carole? What happened?

CAROLE HUDSON

You are in the hospital. Your left arm is broken and you have a concussion, but your doctor said you'll be as good as new

in a few weeks.

Kurt looks away. A few weeks are not enough to make him feel whole again.

KURT HUMMEL

I can't go back there, Carole. What if he succeeds next time? If dad doesn't wake up soon, I'm moving to New York with Blaine.

Carole looks shocked.

CAROLE HUDSON

I know you're turning seventeen soon, but Kurt, you can't just move to New York. Your dad would never allow it.

KURT HUMMEL

Well, he isn't here, is he.

CAROLE HUDSON

I can't allow it, I'm sorry, Kurt. And what about your friends, school?

KURT HUMMEL

I told you I can't go back there.

CAROLE HUDSON

Kurt, I'm at a loss here. What's going on.

Kurt starts explaining things to Carole. They cry, they hug, they talk.

VO KURT HUMMEL

And so I told her. Everything. About Karofsky, the regular bullying, not feeling safe at home anymore because of Finn, Glee and how I was shoved down the stairs after having been stalked and having had my life threatened. I told her about LaGuardia Art and Blaine and Cooper's apartment. About how I wished my dad were here. In the end, Carole agreed to let me go as long as she stayed my guardian until my dad woke up or I turned eighteen.

44 EXT. HUMMEL DRIVEWAY – DAY

A grumpy looking Finn is loading boxes into Carole's car.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

She and Finn move back into their old house and Carole alternated between spending the night with me or Finn.

45 INT. HUMMEL LIVING ROOM – NIGHT

Carole, Blaine and Kurt are watching a movie together.

VO KURT HUMMEL (CONT'D)

When Blaine stayed over, which he did quite a lot even though he had finals coming up at Dalton, he had to sleep on the living room couch. I didn't tell her that Cooper's apartment had only two bedroom and I didn't plan to sleep on the couch.

46 INT. HOSPITAL ROOM – DAY

Burt is lying in the hospital bed. He is connected to machines designed to help him breath and monitor his heart rate and brain activity. Kurt is sitting next to his father's bed, holding his hand while Carole is waiting next to the door.

KURT HUMMEL

I have to go soon if we want to make it to New York until tomorrow morning. I wish you would just wake up. I'd give up New York, I'd go back to McKinley if you'd just squeeze my hand right now. Please, dad.

Kurt stares at his father's hand but nothing happens. There's a knock at the door and Blaine pokes his head in after opening it.

BLAINE ANDERSON

Are you ready to leave or do you need more time?

KURT HUMMEL

I'm ready. If I don't leave now, I'm never going to be able to.

Kurt stands up and takes Blaine's hand after hugging Carole once more.

47 INT. HOSPITAL – HALLWAY – DAY

Together they leave the hospital room and walk down a hallway toward the elevator.

VO KURT HUMMEL

You may think I'm heartless but for me right in this moment, it's the right thing to do. It wouldn't do my dad any good to wake up and learn that I didn't survive Lima, Ohio. I was done barely living; I deserved a bit of happiness. It was time for a new direction.

48 EXT. HOSPITAL – PARKING LOT – DAY

Kurt and Blaine get into Kurt's navigator, which is filled with boxes and suitcases. The car drives out of the parking lot. The camera trails it until it loses it in the distance.

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