The Consequences of

                 Your Choices

            Chapter 4 –Questions Answered

          The nurse sends a page for Blaine's doctor and within two minutes a middle aged man with graying temples walks to the nurse's station and introduces himself to Blaine's family. “Mr. and Mrs. Anderson I am Dr. Thompson and I have been caring for Blaine since he was brought in early this morning. If you come with me I will take you to Blaine and explain his condition and what treatment he has received.” As Dr. Thompson leads them to Blaine, Kurt shouts. “Mrs. Anderson, would you please come out after you see Blaine and let me know how he is. I need to know.” She looks at Kurt, shakes her head yes, and says, “I will.”

          “Excuse me, I'm Detective Johnson.” The man says to Kurt. “I am the lead Detective on the Anderson case and it seems like you know him. I would like to ask you a few questions if you don't mind.” Kurt agrees and they go sit down in the waiting area. Kurt introduces the Detective to Rachel and Finn. They begin to talk and answer his questions. After explaining how they know Blaine, why he was here in New York, and the events of the previous evening, Kurt finally got up the courage to ask Detective Johnson to tell them what happened to Blaine. “I shouldn't be sharing with you anything about this case Kurt, but you seem like a good kid Kurt and I think you've been through enough so I'll tell what I know so far.

          Blaine went into this small 24 hour grocery store apparently to buy food and a drink. He went to the clerk to pay and came upon this guy robbing the store. According to the clerk Blaine started yelling at the robber and tried to stop him. They start fighting and the robber's accomplice comes up beside Blaine and hits him above his right eye with the butt of his gun and Blaine falls to the floor dazed. Another person comes up to check out during the fight and sees Blaine on the floor and looks at the robbers. The perps start to panic now because their faces have been seen.  So the first guy pulls out a 6 inch knife and starts walking towards the person who could identify him. Blaine sees the robber moving with the knife and he realizes what the robber is going to do so he gets up. He grabs the man's hand that's holding the knife and they struggle for control of the knife. Unfortunately, Blaine ends up getting stabbed in the abdomen. A few seconds later the police arrive because of the heads up clerk. He had hit the silent alarm button when everything started going down. We were able to arrest the robbers and charged them with quite a few counts theft and assault. They will be spending plenty of time in jail that's for sure.  But, by the time we got the medics there your friend had lost a lot of blood.” Kurt put his head in his hands and wept. “He's young and strong Kurt, don't give up hope. Here's my number Kurt. If I can do anything for you or you have questions I can answer give me a call.” Detective Johnson says as he pats Kurt's shoulder and says. “I have some work to do so you kids take it easy and stay strong.” As the Detective leaves Rachel and Finn hug Kurt with tears in everyone's eyes.

          Dr. Thompson opens the door to the room where Blaine lies connected to oxygen and wires that are connected to machines that are beeping as they monitor Blaine's vital signs. Mrs. Anderson gasps as she finally sees her son lying motionless on his bed. She walks to Blaine and takes his hand in hers and sits down by his side. Mr. Anderson stands behind his wife placing his hands on her shoulders. After giving the Andersons a few minutes to adjust to the sight of their son Dr. Thompson says.  “Let me explain Blaine's condition to you. When he arrived at the hospital he was unconscious. He had lost a lot of blood due to a stab wound to his abdomen and head injury. He was immediately taken into surgery to stop the bleeding from his abdomen. When we opened him up we found severe damage had been done to his stomach and intestines. Luckily, we were able to fix the damage and stop the bleeding. During surgery we also closed the head wound hoping not to leave a severe scar. Right now he is in serious but stable condition. We are waiting for him to regain consciousness to check for any brain damage. He is young and strong and I expect that he will have a complete recovery if there are no complications from surgery. Do you have any questions?” The Andersons shake their heads no. “I will leave you with your son while I check on some other patients. If you have any questions I will be on the floor this evening.” Dr. Thompson says before he exits the room. “He's going to be okay.” Mrs. Anderson says in a relieved voice. “Yes he is Pam, this time, but I'm tired of being called to come to a hospital to find my son beaten up and fighting for his life.” Mr. Anderson whispers to his wife but in his mind he is thinking something else “This gay life style is going to be the death of my son. I have to do something to stop this craziness from continuing. I have to protect him the best way I can.” Mr. Anderson decides he needs to protect his son no matter what it takes.

          Kurt is sitting in the waiting room still waiting for some answers when he finally sees Mrs. Anderson walking towards him. He gets up quickly and rushes over to her and begs. “Please Mrs. Anderson please tell me how Blaine is. I have waited for hours and I need to know.” Kurt begs as Rachel and Finn join him.  Mrs. Anderson looks at Kurt with a soft heart as she grabs his hands and says. “Blaine is in serious condition and is hurt pretty bad with a head and stomach issues but he is stable. We are hoping he regains consciousness soon. The doctor thinks he should recover completely in a few weeks. Why don't you guys come with me and I will take you to see him. I sure he would what to see you Kurt and maybe it will help him wake up.” As they walk to Blaine's room Mrs. Anderson tells Kurt about the machines Blaine is connected to and informs him that Blaine doesn't look very good and not to be shocked when he sees him. They enter the room quietly and instantly hear the noise of the machines before they see the bed, where Mr. Anderson is sitting, holding his son's hand. Kurt gasps at the sight.

          Mrs. Anderson says. “Blaine, your friends are here to see you so you need to wake up. Kurt's here Blaine and I know you want to see him because I remember you begging me the other day to let you fly to New York because you had to talk to him.” She motions for Kurt to move to the side of the bed. Kurt moves slowly and is finally able to see Blaine up close. He looks at Blaine's face and sees a large white bandage above his right swollen eye. He sees bruises on his face where he must have been hit by the robber. Kurt's eyes though are drawn to the two long scratches on Blaine's face. Those were not made by a fist but instead by thorns from the red roses that he had thrown at Blaine last night. Kurt gently touched the scratches as tears fell down his face. I'm sorry Blaine. I am so sorry this happened to you. It is my fault you are here. I am so sorry. I shouldn't have kicked you out of the loft last night. Please wake up so we can talk.” Kurt gently lays his head upon Blaine's hand and sobs.

          “What did you just say? Did you just say this is your fault? Did you just say you kicked him out of your loft?” Mr. Anderson asked and with each question asked his voice got louder. Kurt lifts his head and looks at Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. “Explain to me why this is your fault, Kurt.” Mr. Anderson demands with a stern voice. “Blaine told me something last night that broke my heart and I got very angry at him. So I told him to leave the loft because I didn't want to see him anymore.” Kurt said as he stared at Blaine. “Let me get this straight. You got mad at Blaine so you kicked my son out of your place, in the middle of the night, in New York City, all alone not caring what could happen to him. What did Blaine say that made you kick him out of your loft?” Mr. Anderson demanded. Kurt bowed his head and said. “It doesn't matter now. Besides it's between Blaine and me.” Mr. Anderson walks over to the door and opens it and says firmly to Kurt, Rachel, and Finn. “Get out! Get out of this room and don't come back. Blaine is done with you people I will make sure of it. Now get out before I call security. Kurt look shocked and doesn't want to leave but he slowly stands and the three walk out the door not noticing a pair of eyes open before closing again.