"Um, Dad, Carole, now that Ami has gone, we have something we want to tell you"

Kurt shifted from foot to foot, he was a bit nervous at the suggestion they had for his Dad and Carole, it was going to go one of two ways, and Kurt had everything crossed that it would go the way they wanted it to go.

"Go ahead, buddy, we're all ears" Burt was now sat on the couch with Carole by his side, Elijah curled in his lap. Kurt could see his Dad was curious about what they were going to say, his face open and interested.

"Okay, well, since you said you were coming up this week, we decided to do a bit of research into a few things, and well.. we want you to move closer, before you say anything, I want to show you what we have researched okay?"

Kurt looked up at his Dad and Carole, and was surprised not to see shock on their faces, more like an amused curiosity, which only encourage Kurt to keep going. He was glad that they weren't completely dismissing the idea before he had a chance to do his pitch.

"So, we looked into the treatment that Carole will now need to have, and the best hospital in the country for that treatment is just around the corner from here, about a 20 minute drive. Carole, you could get the best treatment in the country. Dad, you would be closer to us all, and if you wanted to, there isn't currently a tyre shop within 30 miles, so you could easily open up a new branch of 'Hummel tyres and Lube' To be honest, I just want you closer, with Carole being as sick as she has been has made me realise just how far away you are from us all, and I just want you to be nearer."

Kurt took a bit breath at the end of his little speech, he had rushed the whole thing out without barely stopping, he was so excited and nervous at the same time that he just needed it to come out. He kept looking down at his feet, hearing Ava and Imogen gurgle behind him in their playpen, filling the silence in the room.

"Kurt, buddy, we're one step ahead of you, everything you said is 100% right, we have already looked into moving closer to where you are, and in fact, we have a few places lined up to go and view in the next few days. We would both love nothing more than to see our grandbabies grow up, and being so many miles away only makes us miss all those important milestones in their lives. As for the shop, well, a business buddy of mine has already offered to buy the one in Lima off of me, so I would then have enough money to start something up around here"

Kurt had tears in the corner of his eyes already, he couldn't believe that they were both on the same page, that his Dad would possibly be closer to them, and he would have everyone important to him within a few miles, it would potentially be a perfect life for them.
"Wow, Dad, I don't know what to say, I'm glad you're thinking of moving nearer to us, it would really mean the world to us, and I know all three of our children, and Finn's Emily, would be thrilled to have their grandparents in their lives!"

At this point Kurt leapt forward and engulfed his Dad in a hug, luckily Elijah had gotten bored and was currently trying to climb into his sisters playpen, Blaine trying his hardest to stop him so he wouldn't hurt himself.

"Okay, enough of the emotional stuff, we'll see how the next few days go, and we'll keep you in the loop okay? Now, that casserole smells amazing, let's eat!"

Kurt laughed at his Dad's instructions, pulling himself together.

"Sounds good, Blaine, Dad, Carole can you grab the children and meet me in the dining room, I'll just go and get everything ready."

Dinner went without too much drama, Elijah was trying his very best to tell his Grandma and Grandpa about what he had been up to, he was one of those children that got so excited telling a story that his words often came out jumbled and not making much sense, but Burt and Carole nodded along and asked all the right questions, as though they could fully understand what he was saying.

Kurt and his Dad decided to do the washing up, whilst Blaine and Carole took the kids to the living room to watch cartoons and start calming down for bed. Kurt could tell his Dad wanted to talk to him about something, just from the way he was looking at him every few seconds whilst they were stood side by side.

"So, Ami is looking at doing a Nanny business? Is that not something you could see yourself getting into too?"

"I don't know, it's a lot of work, and with three childen under the age of two, I already feel like I have my own Nanny business."

"Well, in that case, why don't you see if Ami can help you out with your three and hers for a little bit? Gets her some experience, and also helps you out with the twins and Elijah"

"Oh my god, Dad that's genius! I had never even thought of that! I'll speak to her tomorrow about it!"

"Not just a pretty face Kurt! Now anyway, tell me, how are you and Blaine? Still as strong as ever?"

"More than strong, I honestly don't know how I would cope with the girls and Elijah without him, he is an amazing father, and an even better husband"

"And everything is good, in, ya know, the bedroom?"

"DAD!"

His Dad chuckled at his reaction to the question.

"What? it's a genuine question! A lot of couples find it hard to have a good sex life after having children, even more so with 3!"

"Well, I can ensure you we are having no problems in that department!"

"Good to know, buddy, now, enough of the pep talk, tell me about my two new little princesses"

They continued chatting amiably for a while, doing the washing up and bantering like old times. Kurt felt content, knowing his husband and children were only a door away, and his Dad and him chatting like old times, he loved the thought of this being a more regular thing than every couple of months, he couldn't wait!

Once all the dishes were done, all the family sat around and watched some TV, unfortunately cartoons seen as Elijah was in the room, but soon enough the girls and Elijah were rubbing their eyes with tiredness.

"Daddy? Can Grampa read me story?"

Kurt looked at his Dad to gauge his reaction, his Dad was practically beaming at the idea.

"Of course I can, my little man! Let's go! I'll get you changed and then tucked in, and we can have an awesome story, anything you like!"

Elijah cheered at his Grandpa's words, jumping up and starting to tug on his hand, desperate to get upstairs. Kurt had never seen him so eager to get to bed, and he couldn't help but laugh heartily at his son. Watching his Dad and Elijah make their way upstairs, Blaine picked the twins up and proceeded to take them upstairs, Carole following closely after him.

Kurt sat back on the couch, rubbing his hands over his face and through his hair. He couldn't believe everything that had come out of today, his Dad might be moving near to him, Amit might be willing to help him out with the kids, and to top it all, this was only the first day, there were still many more to come from this visit alone.

Before he went up to help everyone out with the kids, he sent a quick text to Ami, asking her to come over the next day so he could talk to her, might as well get the plan in motion as soon as possible. Just as he was about to ascend the stairs, he got a text back.

Ami: Sounds great, see you tomorrow about midday, D and Elliot will come with me if that's okay? xx

Kurt: You know that's fine, especially if D brings his guitar, you know how much the kids love it when he plays for them ;) xx

Ami: ;) I'll see what I can do, sleep well Kurt xx