Kurt was now 32 weeks pregnant, he had given up trying to look even remotely sexy, instead choosing to go with comfort over style, something he, Kurt Hummel Fashionista never thought he would say. Living with Blaine and his parents was turning out to be a lot easier than he thought it would be, they were both very easy going people, and pretty much left Blaine and Kurt to their own devices.

One Saturday afternoon, Blaine had told him he was going to the garage to do some work for his Dad, so Kurt decided to spend the afternoon with Charlotte, Blaine's Mom. The two of them had grown close, sharing pregnancy war stories. By the sounds of it, Blaine had been a particular difficult pregnancy, so it was no surprise his daughter would be the same.

They both sat in the living room, flipping through some baby clothing catalogues, Charlotte had obviously never had a daughter, so was loving pointing out all the cute little outfits that her granddaughter could wear. Blaine's parents had already bought the two of them so much stuff, that Kurt tried to protest when his Mom was writing down things to order, but Charlotte was having none of it, ordering it anyway.

Just as they were starting to look at buggies for the baby girl, Kurt's phone started to ring from his pocket. It took him a good few tries to scoop it out of his pocket, but with some careful maneuvering and Charlotte's help he managed to get it out before it stopped ringing. He saw his Dad's name flashing across the screen.

"Hi, Dad, what's up?"

"Kurt, Buddy, I don't want you to worry yourself, but, well, Blaine fell down and twisted his ankle at the shop, I've taken him back to the house, but he can't drive, can you come and pick him up? I would drive him myself, but the shop is full of customers so I can't leave"

"Oh my god! Is he okay? Does he need to go to the hospital? I'll be right there!"

"Kurt! Kurt! take some deep breaths, he is fine, I think it's just a sprain, so he shouldn't need to go to the hospital, just take your time, don't speed and come and pick him up okay?"

"Okay, thanks Dad, I'll see you later, love you"

"Love you too kid"

Kurt relayed what his father just said to Charlotte, who, on learning her son was injured, agreed to drive Kurt to the Hummel-Hudson house, so that, if needed, Kurt could drive Blaine back in Blaine's car, so his car wouldn't be stranded at the garage.

Kurt got himself ready, and they were soon making their way across Lima, taking a now familiar route. Kurt was wringing his hands in his lap, even though he knew Blaine was okay, it still worried him to think that his boyfriend was in pain. Charlotte was brilliant though, assuring him the whole way that Blaine would be fine, and that as a child he was spraining his ankles practically every month, so it was nothing he wasn't used to.

Arriving at the Hummel-Hudson house, both Kurt and Charlotte jumped out, and walked quickly up the path, well as quickly as Kurt could move at 32 weeks pregnant. He opened the door to the Hummel-Hudson house and shouted out Blaine's name, stepping into the Living Room he flipped the lights on to get some light on the situation.

"SURPRISE!!" Kurt nearly fell back in shock, luckily Charlotte had obviously anticipated this reaction, holding him up from behind. His hands flew to his mouth, there was a big banner on the wall reading "Kurt's baby shower!" He couldn't believe it, they had organised a surprise baby shower for him, so that was why they were being so secretive.

Before he could take in the occupants of the room however, Blaine had stepped forward, walking normally, before Kurt could ask why, Blaine had obviously read his mind. "Sorry, baby it was the only way to get you here without you throwing a fit and refusing to come" Kurt wanted to be angry, but he knew what he was like at the moment, and what Blaine was saying was very much true.

"You were all in on this?" He looked around at the New Directions, his Dad and Carole, and of course Charlotte. They all looked a bit sheepish but nodded their heads.

"I love you all s-so mu-ch!" Kurt started to cry then, overwhelmed that everyone was prepared to go to this much effort for him and his daughter.

"Alright, porcelain, save the waterworks for later, we have a jam packed evening for you." Kurt glared at Santana, but his face softened when he saw that Santana had tears in the corners of her eyes, something he knew better than to comment on.

Finally being able to take a look at the living room, it was decorated in pink everywhere, from pink bunting hung across the ceiling, to pink little booties and rattles cut out of crepe paper. It looked every inch the perfect baby shower, and Kurt just beamed at it all. His breath caught, however when he saw what was clearly the present table, it was so full of gifts, you couldn't see the table underneath. Yep, between the over-zealous grandparents and the baby's many Aunts and Uncles his girl was going to be a very spoilt little princess.

Mercedes clapped her hands together then, clearly excited about getting the party started. "Okay, guys! I have some awesome party games planned! Everyone take a seat and we can started!" Everyone complied with her request, Kurt guiding himself down onto the couch, Blaine resting behind him.

"First game is, who can chug the bottle down the fastest. Here is a baby's bottle for everyone, and all you have to do is finish it by drinking it through the teat of the bottle in the fastest time, got it?" Everyone had a bottle in their hands as Mercedes provided a countdown. Once everyone started drinking it became quite the competition, especially between the boys. Kurt looked around and couldn't help but laugh, there sat some of the most butch men of McKinley chugging on a baby bottle.

They played a few more games, surprisingly Sam seemed to be the best at almost every game, he just shrugged it off when someone confronted him about it, putting it down to have two younger siblings. Kurt was loving every minute of this party, everyone was getting on so well, and having an amazing time, which he loved to see.

Eventually it was time for presents, Kurt's favourite time of the whole evening. They received some amazing gifts, including a play mat from Puck, a walker from Quinn and a beautiful hand sewn quilt from Brittany, which Kurt burst into tears over, again. Once they had opened all the presents from their friends, which were starting to pile up around them, they got to the presents from their parents.

Blaine's Dad, James had arrived at the party about halfway through, coming straight from work. James yelled for attention as the noise level in the room had reached a peak, everyone buzzing from all the presents being opened.

"Okay, boys, we have a surprise for you, but I need to go and get it from the car first, I'll be right back" James disappeared out of the front door, leaving a perplexed looking Blaine and Kurt behind. He returned a few minutes later with something in a big box, the size of a person with a massive red bow on the top.

Kurt hauled himself to his feet, Blaine helping him up, and made their way over to the box, they started to peel the paper off gently, slightly apprehensive as to what it would hold, once they had taken the paper off and opened the box, Kurt started crying again. It was a baby carriage, but not just any baby carriage, the exact one he had fallen in love with, but it was too expensive for either of them to even entertain the idea of buying it.

"Oh my god! Mom! Dad! it's beautiful! Thank you so much!" Blaine ran to give his Mom and Dad a massive hug, Kurt following shortly after, once he had gotten over the initial shock. "Thank you, Charlotte, James, this is amazing, just, thank you!" All the rest of the party was checking the item out, pushing it around and admiring it from every angle, it was a beautiful thing, and would look even better with their baby snuggled inside.

Burt now cleared his throat, "Now, we couldn't afford something quite as extravagant as that, but here is your gift from us." Burt handed over a box, it was about the size of a large cereal box, when Kurt held it, he felt how heavy it was, heavier than he was expecting. He sat down, Blaine by his side as he lifted the lid off the box.

There, nestled in the paper was a photo album, it had a cream front, with worn edges and silver writing on the front, with the words, 'my baby' Kurt opened the cover and gasped, immediately starting on a fresh set of tears.

This wasn't just an empty album, it contained everything from his childhood with his Mom, from a picture of him being newly born, to his first steps onto his first day of school. He had never seen this book before, but before he could ask his father exactly why he hadn't seen it before, he got to the last page, it wasn't the end of the book, only merely halfway through. On that page sat a letter, a letter written in his mother's handwriting.

Starting to read it, he felt strangely calm, he wasn't crying, merely enjoying the moment and love that he felt from reading his mother's words.

My Darling boy.

If you are reading this, it is because you are awaiting the arrival of your first baby. I wanted your Dad to give you this at this point in your life, because I know this was the point in my life I needed my mother the most.

I am so incredibly proud of you, I know I couldn't be there to see you grow up, but I know you would have turned out to be the most amazing of men. Look after yourself, Kurt, and do whatever will make you happy. Life is so precious and so short, Kurt, enjoy every minute, firstly with the man you choose to give yourself to, but secondly with your son/daughter, they will be the best gift you will ever receive, I know you were for me.

I will always love you, and will be watching over you, and your baby, I'm sure they will be gorgeous, maybe even more gorgeous than you, though I highly doubt it.

To the special man in your life- please look after my son, he is so so special, and means the world to me, and to his Dad.

For now though Kurt, enjoy your little one, and remember, each moment you share with them is precious, so treasure them, each and every day.

My Love, always

Mom x

Kurt closed the book, he looked around at the people that had gathered for him, and he knew, he would take each and every one of his mother's words to heart.