July 12, 2013, 12:42 a.m.
You, me and bump makes three: Chapter 3
E - Words: 1,871 - Last Updated: Jul 12, 2013 Story: Closed - Chapters: 29/? - Created: May 30, 2013 - Updated: Jul 12, 2013 120 0 0 0 0
Blaine and Kurt decided the easiest thing to do would be to tell all their parents together, so Kurt phoned his Dad, whilst Blaine phoned his parents, arranging for all of them to meet at a restaurant halfway between the two houses.
Kurt could tell Blaine was nervous about telling his parents, although they had accepted Kurt into their family, they were still a little bit more reserved around the two, and Kurt and Blaine made sure not to hold hands or kiss in front of them, the fact they accepted Kurt at all was a miracle, they didn't want to push their luck.
Pulling into the parking lot of the restaurant, Kurt grabbed Blaine's hand across the console, stroking it softly, "Relax honey, remember, together right?" Blaine touched his hand to Kurt's cheek, pulling him forward and kissing him "Together" They got out of the car, linked their hands and made their way into the restaurant. Glancing around the small restaurant, they noticed Burt, Carole and the Andersons sat in a booth waiting for them both. They had all met a couple of times before, so when Blaine and Kurt reached the booth both sets of parents were already making small talk with one another.
Charlotte and James Anderson were an attractive looking couple, Charlotte looked like the female version of Blaine, with shoulder length dark hair, currently styled in ringlets, with a gorgeous figure, Kurt had always thought what a catch she would have been when she was younger, and still was now. James Anderson on the other hand was all sharp lines and muscle, he was an intimidating man, but had Blaine's soft honey eyes, making him a lot less intimidating when up close.
They exchanged polite hugs and hellos with everyone, slipping into the end of the booth, Blaine sitting next to his Dad, opposite Kurt, and Kurt sitting next to Carole.
"So boys, what brings us all here tonight, I'm guessing this is more than just a social occasion" Burt looked over at the two boys and Kurt watched as Blaine's face lost the remainder of it's colour, he moved his foot to tangle with Blaine's under the table, trying to reassure him, he saw Blaine smile slightly at the action. He gave Blaine a small nod letting him know that now was the time.
"Okay, this is going to be a bit hard to explain, so I'm just going to come out with it... I'm pregnant" In any different circumstance the reaction of the four adults around the table would have been comical, as it was, neither Blaine nor Kurt felt like laughing. Burt looked a mixture between angry and excited, Carole just looked shocked, her hand covering her mouth. Charlotte was looking between the two boys, as in not quite believing what she was hearing. James was the most difficult one to read, his face showing no emotion.
"Umm, someone say something please?" Kurt could hear the distress in Blaine's voice and moved his hand over the table to clasp his boyfriend's, knowing that PDA was the least of their worries right now. Charlotte was the first to break the silence; "Was it planned?" Blaine and Kurt nearly laughed at that being the first question they were asked, was it not obvious this was just as much of a shock to them as it was to their parents? "No, Mom, it wasn't planned, but that doesn't mean we don't want it, we're going to raise this baby together, and give it the best upbringing we can manage" Charlotte shocked Kurt with her next movement, she reached over her husband, placing her hand on top of Kurt and Blaine's and squeezing their hands softly.
"Whilst its not what I wanted for you Blaine, I am happy for the two of you, you have turned out into a remarkable young man, and I know you will be an amazing father too. I will do anything I can to support the two of you, and my grandbaby" Kurt heard Blaine choke back a sob at his Mom's words, Kurt also felt a lump in the back of his throat, it was the best reaction they could have hoped for from Charlotte. He realised though this was just the first of their parents, turning his head to his Dad and Carole, waiting for their response, holding his breath just a little bit.
His Dad cleared his throat, rubbing his face with his hand. "Well Kurt, what do ya want me to say kiddo? I think you're far too young to becoming a father, but I'm with Charlotte, you have my support, and I will do everything to help you, Blaine and the baby" Carole nodded enthusiastically from Burt's side, clearly in agreement. Kurt reached over squeezing his Dad's hand, tears in his eyes. "Thank you Dad, I love you, and this baby will be lucky to have such amazing people in his or her life" He looked around the table smiling softly at everyone touching his stomach almost subconsciously at the thought of the the baby currently growing inside him.
Everybody turned to look at James, his face still showing no emotion. They watched as he tilted his head down looking intently at his hands on the table, he seemed to be having some sort of internal debate. Kurt squeezed Blaine's hand almost painfully hard, he had never been so tense in his life, waiting for his boyfriend's father to let his thoughts know felt like waiting for the actual baby to be born.
James eventually raised his head, Blaine gasped at the sight of his Dad's face, he had tears in the corners of his eyes, mouth tense and trembling slightly. "Blaine, I have never been the most supportive of you, I have always doubted your judgements, believing that you chose to be gay." Kurt wasn't exactly sure where James was going with this speech, he felt Blaine tense, he clearly was having similar concerns. "But, Blaine, you are my son, and I love you more than anything, and the fact that you are going to be a father, I want to be there for you and your baby, in a way that I was never there for you when I was a child. So, what I'm saying in my own roundabout way.." Kurt could see Blaine was crying now, hardly believing what his father was saying to him. "...is that I'm happy for you and Kurt, and I can't wait to be a grandaddy, and spoil that little kid more than anything."
The whole table seemed to sag with relief, Blaine pulling his Dad into a hug, whispering into his shoulder things which Kurt couldn't hear. He beamed at the sight, loving the support they were going to be getting from everyone, he left his hand on his stomach, thinking to himself how lucky this child was going to be to have such an amazing support system around them.
"Well, looks like we're all going to be one big happy family" Burt joked towards the table as a whole, everyone laughed good naturedly at Burt, enjoying the fact that everyone was all on the same page about the pregnancy, and about the new baby.
"On a serious note though boys, we need to think about the logistics, obviously you're going to have to live together, and we need to think about hospital bills and all the baby stuff you're gonna have to buy" Blaine and Kurt looked at each other, they hadn't really thought that far, but everything Burt said was true, and they were things they really had to think about.
"If I may Burt?" James interjected at this point, everyone turning to look at him. Burt nodded his head, asking him to continue. "Charlotte and I have a large house in Westerville, and to be honest, we have been thinking of moving, with Cooper off doing god knows what he does, it's a big house just for the two of us, seen as Blaine is permanently travelling to Lima" He nudged his son affectionately at this, Blaine giving him a slightly guilty looking smile.
"So, we are going to be looking at a new house towards Lima, Charlotte doesn't work and I can work from home, we can look for a home with a separate apartment which the boys and the baby can have as their own. It won't be a permanent solution, and I want you two to continue your studies." Blaine and Kurt looked stunned, Kurt's mind was running a mile a minute, trying to catch up, he couldn't quite believe what James was offering them, he was offering them a chance to be a family, if he wasn't so shocked, he would probably have burst into tears.
"James, that is an amazing offer, and I think both boys would be stupid to not take you up on your offer. Boys, Carole and I will pay for the hospital appointments, on the condition that you both work at the garage to earn the money, Kurt, you can help with the books, and Blaine, I can teach you how to fix cars, sound like a good deal?"
Blaine and Kurt didn't need any time to consider, they both nodded eagerly, stunned at the generosity of their families. "Thank you so much, it means the world to both of us that you would support us the way that you are, we promise we won't let you down." Kurt simply nodded along, agreeing with everything Blaine was saying.
"Now, in terms of stuff for the baby, I'm sure you'll get a lot of gifts and things from friends etc, but rest assured, we will make sure the baby has everything it needs. You boys need your education, so we'll speak to the principal and arrange something, but I will be around to have the baby when you need to be in school." Charlotte was looking at them both with kind eyes. Kurt was still struggling to take it all in, and it would probably be a few days before all of it sank in.
Just then, the waitress came up to take their orders, everyone laughing at the sheer quantity of food Kurt ordered, but were quickly silenced by a look from Blaine that said, "Been there, said that, and it didn't end well" It hit Kurt as he was sipping his drink, waiting for their food to arrive, the rest of the table talking jovially about the prospect of the baby, deciding on what names they liked, what colour they would paint the nursery etc, that he would have to move out of his home, his fathers home. He was terrified and would miss his father, reality was kicking in fast, he was no longer a high school student, he was a man, and a father to be, and he needed to start getting used to the idea, and quickly.
As if sensing his anxiety, Blaine rubbed soft circles on Kurt's hand, not looking away from his conversation with Carole about the benefits of disposable vs. washable diapers. It made Kurt feel marginally better, but he still had that anxiety rolling round in his stomach. Right now though, he was going to enjoy the meal with his family, and what a wonderful one it was.