The Consequences of

                 Your Choices

                 Chapter 3 – It's My Fault

          Kurt started to stir in his bed as the sun came shining through the window. He looked at the clock and saw that it was 9:30. He was about to get up and get his day going when he remembered the events of last night. He remembered all the pain and hurt from having his heart broken. It came rushing back into his heart like a sledge hammer and he collapses back into his bed. He covers himself up with his blankets and starts asking him some questions. “Why did Blaine cheat on me? Had I been a bad boyfriend? Why didn't he talk to me? Do I really hate Blaine?  Do I really want him out of my life?” As these and other questions continue to pop into his head he realizes that he needs some answers, the answers that only Blaine could provide. He did need to talk to Blaine and get all his questions answered before he makes a decision about his future. He needs some answers so he can move forward in some logical fashion. A good night sleep and some time have allowed Kurt to get a grip on this situation and to take some control over his spinning life compared to last night. Kurt remembered that Rachel was going to make Blaine sleep on the couch. He is glad she did now but won't tell Rachel that. She was going to send him to the airport early so I wouldn't have to see him, but maybe he is still here Kurt thought to himself. Kurt looked at his clock again and it was now 10:30. He definitely needs to get up as he has to go to the bathroom and his stomach is starting to growl.

          Kurt opened the curtain and walked into the kitchen and saw Rachel and Finn sitting at the table talking about their relationship. Kurt glances over to the couch and saw no one there and his heart sank a bit. He walks into the bathroom after sharing morning greetings with the two. When he came back out Rachel had already poured him a cup of coffee and motioned for him to sit down at the table. “How are you feeling this morning Kurt?” Rachel asks as she passes Kurt a bagel. “I still hurt Rachel, my hearts be smashed into pieces and it hurts so badly. I don't know how he could cheat on me, how could he do this to us. At least I am not exhausted and I can think a little clearer this morning compared to last night. I see you kept your word and sent Blaine off before I got up.” Rachel set her glass of juice down and informed Kurt. “I didn't need to send him anywhere Kurt because last night when I went to get him from the hall he wasn't there. He was gone and I haven't heard from him. I did find this outside though.” She shows Kurt the letter and red rose then hands them to him. Before Kurt can say or do anything his phone starts to ring. It's Burt's ringtone so he answers it immediately.

          “Hey Dad, how are you doing this morning? Dad, calm down,” Kurt's face shows concern as he shouts to his father.  “I'm fine, I promise. Why do you think that I wouldn't be fine? Yes Finn and Rachel are here. Alright I'll put you on speaker phone, just a second. Okay Dad, we are all listening.” Burt begins to explain. “The reason I asked if you were alright Kurt is because Pam Anderson, Blaine's Mom called me asking if you were okay because she said Blaine is in New York visiting you and they had just received a phone call from Mount Sinai Hospital telling them that Blaine was in their hospital.” Kurt shouts at his Father. “He is where?” Burt repeats, “according to his Mom he is at Mount Sinai Hospital and is in serious condition. What happened to him Kurt? Why didn't you know about this if he is staying with you?” A shocked Kurt says, “Dad, I need to get to the hospital and check on Blaine. I will explain everything when I call you back to let you know about Blaine.”  Kurt says goodbye to his Dad then quickly gets dressed. The three head downstairs to find a cab that will take them to Mount Sinai Hospital.

          Rachel yells at a cab and it screeches to a stop. The three quickly jump in with Rachel first followed by Kurt and finally Finn. Rachel tells the driver their destination and then they are off. Rachel looks at Kurt who is staring straight away shocked and confused by the news he just heard. She rubs his back as she says. “Kurt, he is going to be fine. He's at the hospital getting the medical attention he needs.” Kurt just shakes his head slowly and whispers. “It's my fault. Blaine is in the hospital and it's my fault. He shouldn't have been out on the streets of Bushwick after midnight. You told me it wasn't safe, but I wouldn't listen. I kicked a 17 year old out on the streets of New York and now he's in a hospital fighting for his life. What was I thinking? How am I going to face him after this? His parents are going to hate me when they find out what I did and they aren't thrilled with me now. What if he doesn't make it Rachel? I won't be able to live with myself.” Kurt puts his head in his hands not wanting to cry. “He's going to be okay Kurt.” Finn says as he gently squeezes Kurt' shoulder. The cab finally arrives at the hospital and they exit the cab after paying the driver. They head towards the front desk at the hospital's entrance hoping to find out where Blaine is and get some information about him.

          Finn talks to the receptionist and all she says tell him is that Blaine is on the 4th floor. They take the assigned elevator up to the 4th floor and find the nurse's station. The nurse asks if they are immediate family and Rachel tells her they are his friends and he was staying with them. “I'm sorry, but I can only release information to the immediate family. You can sit down in the waiting area until the family members come and then you can talk to them.” The nurse informs them. They protest and beg for information but to no avail. Rachel, Finn, and Kurt finally walk across the hall to the waiting room. Kurt goes and stands by the floor to ceiling window and looks out at the people coming and going to the hospital while he wonders and worries about Blaine.

          After waiting for a few hours and no sign of Blaine's family anywhere Kurt can't wait any longer and he heads to the nurse's station determined to get some answers this time. As he approaches the station he notices a man walking up to the nurse and they start talking. When he gets there Kurt waits silently and starts to listens in on the conversation. Kurt hears the man say, as he takes out a badge and shows it to the nurse. “I am Detective Johnson from the NYPD and I am here to see Blaine Anderson and try to get his statement about the robbery.” The nurse focuses on the man not seeing Kurt and starts to tell the Detective about Blaine. “I don't think you will be able to get a statement today Detective Johnson because he is still unconscious and in serious condition. They are hoping he will regain conscious soon.” The detective asks. “What are his injuries?”  The nurse looks up Blaine's chart on the computer and says. “He has a probable concussion caused most likely by the deep head wound above his right eye. He has internal organ injuries to his abdomen that caused major blood loss due to the knife wound he received as well as bruises and scratches over his body. We finally got in touch with his family this morning. They live in Ohio and are on their way here. I guess he must have been visiting New York because three friends showed up earlier wanting to see him. They are waiting for his family to show up too.” The Detective finishes writing down the information and asks. “Do you know how old he is?” A shaken voice whispers. “He's seventeen.” The nurse and Detective turn their heads and finally notice the young man who has been standing near them during their conversation with tears in his eyes.

          The elevator chimes, the door slides open, and a man and a woman rush out and look directly at the nurse's station and see Kurt standing there. “Kurt,” Mrs. Anderson yells as she and her husband quickly rush to the desk. They introduce themselves to the nurse then start asking questions, wanting answers. “Where is Blaine? How is he? Can I see my son? Kurt, what happened to Blaine? How did this happen?” Kurt looks at them, frozen in time and unable to talk as he thinks. “How do I tell them their son Blaine, is in this hospital fighting to regain consciousness because of a choice that I made.” Kurt is now looking at the consequences of his choices.