It was 17:46pm when Blaine heard Kurts car pull up in the driveway. Kurt went to pick up his dad and Carole at the airport while Blaine took care of Ella. She was sleeping soundly in Blaines arms when Kurt left and she was still sleeping now. Blaine could hear his husbands muffled voice through the door. ‘Guys, it could be that Ellas still asleep so we need to be quiet.

And then he heard Burts lower voice saying: ‘Kurt, Care and I both raised a kid. We know that we need to stay quiet when a babys asleep which made Blaine chuckle quietly. Then he heard the key being put in the lock and being twisted before Carole and Burt wandered in, suitcases trailing behind them and Kurt practically tip-toeing over to Blaine to peck his forehead.

‘Hey, sweetie, Kurt whispered, ‘Everything went okay?

‘Yeah, fine, Blaine whispered back, ‘Shes been sleeping the whole time you were gone. He carefully stood up to stand next to Kurt. He grinned when Carole turned around to look at them.

‘Oh, shes so cute, she half whispered half gasped and stroked Ellas cheek.

‘Thats because shes ours, Kurt chuckled and pecked Blaines cheek who tried to chase Kurts lips with his own.

‘Guys, Burt interrupted the kissing fest, ‘youre gonna give the kid a trauma with all your smooching.

Dad, believe me, Kurt started, shes used to it.

Burt shook his head. Boys, please no.

Both boys laughed, causing Ella to stir in Blaines arms.

Oh, I think someones waking up, Blaine said and smiled. He traced Ellas little face with his finger while she slowly woke up. Hey El, some people are here to see you.

When Ellas skyblue eyes opened, Caroles smile couldve lit up New York. Hey honey, its granny here, she said while roaming her fingers over Ellas tummy.

Do you want to hold her? Blaine asked and nodded towards Ella.

Caroles eyes widened. Really? Id love to, only if its really not a problem for you two.

Carole, Blaine said, youre family, of course its okay for us. And besides, I really need to go to the bathroom, I was kinda hoping you or Burt would want to hold her so I can go.

Carole laughed when Blaine awkwardly shifted his weight from his left to his right foot. ‘Okay, you go to the bathroom before your bladder knaps, she smiled.
‘Thanks, Blaine said and quickly but carefully handed Ella over to Carole before rushing off down the hall.

‘Wow, the kid really had to go, Burt laughed when they were alone.

‘Yeah, Blaine has a very small bladder. There are times that he has to go ten minutes after the last time, Kurt said and smiled when he heard Blaines voice coming from the bathroom.

‘You guys realize that I can hear you, right? he yelled, ‘And Kurt? Stop embarrassing me in front of our parents!

Kurt laughed and said: ‘Well, he can hear us but Im glad we cant hear him doing his thing.

‘Kurt! Blaine yelled from the bathroom before they heard the toilet being flushed, the door being opened and Blaine came out the bathroom, ‘Can I help it that this house has thin walls?

He came to stand next to Kurt and subtly squeezed Kurts butt. ‘My revenge will be sweet, honey, he whispered into Kurts ear.

‘Im looking forward to it, Kurt smiled. They both turned to Burt and Carole. Carole was busy pampering Ella and Burt was looking back at them with his eyebrows raised. ‘Dad? Kurt asked.

Burt raised his hands in defense. ‘Hey, you two are the awkward couple, not us. He smiled at Carole who had tears of joy in her eyes. ‘Look at you, honey, all motherly again.

Carole couldnt keep her eyes of off Ella, she probably didnt even notice what was going on around her. ‘Shes the sweetest girl Ive ever seen. I thought you guys told Burt that you couldnt get her quiet?

‘Well, she has her days where shes restless and wont stop crying, Kurt said and wrapped an arm around Blaine, ‘But sometimes Blaine gets her quiet by dancing with her.

‘Dancing? Carole asked, smiling at Blaine, ‘How sweet!

‘It works sometimes but there are times where really nothing helps so then we just let her cry until shes exhausted herself, Blaine said.

‘Some babies need something very specific to get them to stop crying. Like, does she have a stuffed animal?

‘We havent had the time yet to go and buy one.

‘Oh, Kurt suddenly said, ‘I forgot to ask if you guys wanted something to drink! We have everything; iced tea, coffee, regular tea, diet coke, water, you name it.

‘Iced tea is good for me, Carole said and moved to the couch, ‘And Burt will take a glass of water, hes on a diet and I dont want him to get another heart attack.

‘Carole! Burt said quickly and roamed his hand over his bald head, sighing deeply.

‘They have to know, Burt, Carole said stern but quickly returned to pampering Ella some more after that.

Kurts eyes were as wide as they could go and Blaines eyes were drifting from Burt to Kurt. With a shaky voice Kurt asked: ‘Dad? Can you help me with the drinks?

‘Kurtie, Ill help you. Your dads our guest, he doesnt-

‘Blaine, please, Kurt pleaded while keeping his gaze fixed on his father, ‘I need to talk to my father... alone. Can you go and sit with Carole until were back?

‘Yeah, yeah sure, Blaine said, grabbing Kurts hand really quick and squeezing it before strutting over towards Carole and Ella.

Kurt and Burt disappeared into the kitchen and Kurt waited until the door behind them fell shut before quietly asking: ‘Another heart attack?

‘Kurt, Burt started but Kurt quickly interrupted him.

‘Another? Kurt asked again, taking a step closer to his father, ‘Dad, what do Blaine and I need to know according to Carole?

‘I, uh, had a minor heart attack two months ago but its nothing to worry about, Burt said.

‘Nothing to worry about? Kurt asked, ‘If its nothing to worry about why did you snap Carole off like that? Youre my father, of course I worry about you! When were you planning on telling us this? Next week? Next month? Next year, maybe? Or maybe Carole wouldve had to tell us because you might not have been there anymore!

That moment the door opened and Blaine came in. ‘Kurt, we could hear you yelling in the living room. Ella started crying because of it. Maybe I should do the drinks, then you can go to Carole and Ella, he said and pulled a sighing Kurt into a hug.

‘Yeah, maybe, Kurt muttered and glared at his father, ‘Im sorry, Blainey, he kissed Blaines cheek. ‘Ill be in the living room if you need me. He left and almost slammed the door shut before he realised that there was a little baby in the room.

‘Carole told me about it, Blaine said while he opened the fridge and took out the iced tea for him and Carole, ‘Sorry you had to go through that again, I cant imagine what it must be like.

‘Painful, Burt answered, ‘But not as painful as seeing your kid getting angry for it. Blaine, you have to promise me youll never put Ella through the pain I put Kurt through.

‘Hes not angry at you, Blaine said, ‘hes just a bit... disappointed. He told me the story of your first heart attack and I didnt know what to do to help him get over it. Youre his only father, Burt, he needs you. We need you, because youre my father too. Harshly said, I dont care what happens to my real father. To me, youre my father and youre Ellas grandpa. So, the next time something happens and I hope nothing happens but if something happens you have to tell us first or Kurt will come to Lima and hell go all Lima Heights on you.

‘Lima Heights? Burt asked, a tiny bit confused but more impressed by Blaines speech.

Blaine smiled and then remembered that Burt never met Santana Lopez before. ‘Its, uh, something Santana used to say in high school. Basically, hed kick your ass if you dont tell him first, Blaine explained.

‘Oh, Burt laughed, ‘He can really do that?

Blaine nodded while pouring two glasses of iced tea. ‘He once accidentally hit me in stage combat class and I got a serious bruise for a couple of weeks, I tell ya, he can go Lima Heights on you.

Burt nodded and went to the fridge. ‘Does Kurt still drink diet coke or has he changed since high school?

‘Hes still drinks diet coke, Blaine answered and grabbed two more glasses for Kurt and Burt.

‘Good, Burt said and walked over to Blaine to hand him the can of diet coke, ‘Hey, Blaine, he said and laid a hand on Blaines shoulder.

‘Yeah? Blaine asked and turned to Burt.

‘Did you mean what you said about me being a father to you? Burt asked and leaned back against the wall behind him.

Blaine nodded, smiled and took a step closer to Burt. ‘Of course you are, Burt. You and Carole are kind of the only family I have left, except for Kurt, Ella and Cooper then. Even during the time Kurt and I broke up, you were there for me and told me I shouldnt give up on Kurt and thanks to you I didnt give up and now were here. I cant thank you enough for caring about me when others didnt.

‘Blaine, Burt stepped away from the wall and before he knew it Blaine was hugging him.

‘Kurt wouldnt be the only one whod go all Lima Heights on you if you dont tell us the next time something serious happens, Blaine said.

Burt patted Blaine on the back. ‘I better follow your advice, he smiled, ‘I dont want to get my ass kicked by my own son and his husband.

‘Now youre talking, Blaine smiled and let go of Burt, ‘I think you should apologize to Kurt tho, hes pretty upset.

‘I will, just let me help you with the drinks and lets hope that Carole hasnt claimed Ella yet. Shes cute, Burt smiled, ‘I never imagined my boys becoming parents so soon.

‘Hes doing a wonderful job, Blaine said nodded towards the door to the living room with a sad smile on his face, ‘I, on the other hand, am probably going to get an award for "Worlds Worst Papa".

‘If you keep thinking like that, you will, Burt said, ‘Youre doing great, just like Kurt. Its normal for new parents to be confused and stressed out and being all like "oh dear God, what did I get myself into?"

Blaine laughed at that. He did think that every once in a while but then hed see Ella sleeping in Kurts arms and think to himself thats what I got myself into, my family.

‘Do you think I had it easy after Elizabeth died? Burt asked, ‘I had an 8-year-old Kurt to look after who always wanted to have tea parties with everyone and he even dressed up like a fairy for Gods sake! I didnt know how to take care of him! Im a mechanic, not "Worlds Best Mommy". Kurt was a sweetheart but if you didnt give him what he wanted hed crash and burn the house down if you gave him enough time. He laughed at the memory of Kurt running around the house, sprinkling the glitters he used for his crafts all around the house. The house was a mess most of the time, but it was completely worth it.

‘But it was worth it, Blaine said, voicing Burts exact thoughts.

‘Exactly, Burt agreed, ‘I thought about giving up too but seeing Kurt grow up kept me going. You need to keep going too because Ella will need both her fathers to see her grow up.

‘God, Burt, I dont remember you being so convincing, Blaine smiled and grabbed two glasses from the countertop and walked to the door when Burt did the same. ‘But youre right... And I need her too, she might be a handful but shes the best thing to ever happen to me. He continued while he clumsily opened the door with his elbow and pushed it further open by bumping his hip to it.

*****

‘Here we are, Blaine said with a sing-song voice and set the glasses down on the coffee table before sitting down next to Kurt.

‘Good, I missed you, Kurt replied and turned to Carole, ‘Not that youre not good company but I missed my hubby.

‘Kurt, Burt said from the other side of the room, ‘I know-

‘Carole told me everything, including the fact that its not okay for you to handle any stress from now on and I shouldnt have gotten angry at you. Im just worried, thats all, Kurt apologized and got up to walk over to his father. ‘Im just glad youre okay, he said, pulling his father into a hug.

‘What would I be without a son like you? Burt wondered aloud and pulled back to look at Kurts tear-filled eyes. ‘Hey, no crying okay? You should be happy; Im still here, you have a beautiful husband and kid and your parents are here!

‘Im happy, Kurt said and turned to smile at Blaine, ‘I am so happy.

Burt sat back down and sipped his water while Kurt went to sit down on Blaines lap, not because they needed to save space but because Kurt loved being so close to Blaine. Blaine wrapped his arms around Kurt and kissed Kurts pulse point. ‘Im so proud of you, he whispered and nuzzled his face in the crook of Kurts neck, ‘Most of the time youre the stubborn one.

‘So boys, how are you guys doing with this little cutie? Carole asked after sipping her iced tea, shifting Ellas weight on her lap.

‘Pretty good, minus the small problems of course, Blaine smiled.

‘And the small mental breakdowns, Kurt continued which made Blaine roll his eyes.

Carole leaned forward and said ‘Well fix that before sitting back against the couch cushions. ‘But otherwise she seems like an angel.

‘She is, Blaine and Kurt said at the same time, dissolving into giggles afterwards.

‘She is absolutely the best thing that has happened to us, Blaine said, ‘She is by far the loveliest person in my life.

Kurt loudly cleared his throat before looking at Blaine with raised eyebrows. ‘Ahem?

‘After you, of course, Blaine continued before looking at Kurt innocently, ‘You should know that. He kissed Kurts cheek before focusing on the conversation again.

‘Most of the time shes happy, you know? All smiles and giggles when we do something funny but sometimes she has a rough day, crying all the time without quitting and absolutely nothing would please her. And we all know that Blaine is a people pleaser so hes heartbroken when he cant give Ella what she needs even though he tried everything, Kurt said.

‘Babies are... Carole started, ‘picky. I remember that Finn wouldnt go to sleep without his favorite teddybear. I even bought two exactly the same ones so when I had to wash one, hed still have his teddy but he could smell which was his ‘real teddy and which one wasnt. It was terrible, he wouldnt let me wash his teddy and he was furious if I did. Like I said before, babies need something specific to make them stop crying.

Everyone in the room laughed and when the laughter died down again Kurt smiled: ‘That sounds like Finn.

‘You also were a picky kid, son, Burt stepped in, ‘When we bought chocolate chip cookies youd spit them out and yell "I want mommys cookies! Mommy needs to bake cookies for me!" and you wouldnt stop yelling until Liz baked you cookies.

Kurt nodded and looked down at Blaines arm around his waist. ‘I remember that, then he looked at Blaine, ‘and then when I was old enough we made those cookies together and when I moved out I found the recipe in one of her books.

‘You still have that? Burt asked.

Kurt nodded. ‘Its the only thing I still have from her. This way I can also bake moms cookies with Ella. He smiled when Blaine softly squeezed his side.

‘And you, Blaine? Carole asked after a long silence, ‘Were you picky when you were younger?

‘I dont... I dont know actually. My parents never told me much about when I was a kid. I only know that I wouldnt go out without wearing a bowtie and that hasnt changed. Oh, and Pookie! Pookie was my pluche cat that I took everywhere with me, he was my best and only friend back then, he smiled brightly at Kurt, ‘Maybe I can find her somewhere! I know that I took her with me when I moved out, we can give her to El.

‘I never knew you were a cat person, Kurt stated.

‘There are still so many little things you dont know about me, sweetie, Blaine winked, ‘Youll find everything out along the way.

‘I think El needs some more papa and daddy time, Carole said after a while and stood up to give Ella back to Kurt, ‘then me and Burt will go into the kitchen and make a fantastic family dinner, sounds okay?

‘Carole, you really dont have to, Blaine said and wiggled his finger in front of Ellas face, making her trying to grab it.

‘Dont even try it, kiddo, when Carole wants to make dinner you cant change her mind, Burt smiled.

‘Burts right, just stay there and have fun with your family until we get back, Carole smiled and nodded towards Kurt who had Ella propped up on his lap before she and Burt disappeared into the kitchen.

‘Oh! Kurt gasped and Blaine turned his head to see Kurts face close to Ellas while he whispered: ‘Did you hear that, El? Granny is making us dinner! But what shall we do in the meantime, huh?

Blaine smiled at the way Kurt was talking to Ella. His voice would get a little more high pitched than usual and his eyes would sparkle like never before. Kurt would scrunch up his nose in the most adorable way every time Ella smiled or giggled and the sound of Kurts giggles made Blaines heart flutter in his chest.

‘What do you think honey? Kurt suddenly pulled Blaine out of his thoughts.

‘Uh, yeah! Yeah, great, Blaine answered, smile plastered on his face while his mind tried to figure out what Kurt had said.

‘Oh yeah? Kurt asked suspiciously, ‘What did I say then?

‘Daddy and El are going to give papa a lot of kissies and huggies? Blaine asked hopefully.

Kurt laughed and booped Blaines nose. ‘No, silly. El and I were kind of hoping youd want to dance with us.

Blaine smiled, putting his hand on Kurts knee. ‘Of course I want to dance with the two most beautiful people in my life. He stood up after taking Ella while Kurt got up and walked to the stereo.

Blaines iPod was still plugged in, as always, and Kurt chose a simple but still beautiful song to dance to. He strutted back over to Blaine and Ella while the intro of Taylor Swifts "Safe And Sound" played in the background. He stood behind Blaine and wrapped his arms around Blaines waist, hooking his chin over his shoulder and kissing Blaines pulse point.

They both swayed their hips from side to side, Blaine holding Ella to his chest and Kurt singing some of the words along. ‘I love you two, he said halfway the song, pressing a kiss to Blaines shoulder and smiling at a giggling Ella in front of him.