The Truth Always Comes Out

                Chapter 13: Graduation

          Kurt was over at Blaine's house helping Blaine get dressed for Graduation. “You look great!” Kurt tells Blaine. “Thanks for your help,” says Blaine. “Are you nervous about your speech?” Kurt asks. “A little, but I am ready. Actually I am ready to head to New York and start my future with you,” Blaine says as he finishes dressing. Kurt walks up to Blaine and hugs him tightly whispering, “Me too.”

          They head down stairs and see Angela and Tom cleaning up after dinner. “Wow, you look very handsome,” Angela says as Tom gets the camera and takes a picture of the boys. Kurt then takes a picture of Blaine with his parents. After pictures Blaine double checks to make sure he has everything. “Cap and gown, honors cord, and his Graduation speech, I am ready,” Blaine says to himself. “Kurt, I'm heading to McKinley, are you coming?” Blaine asks. “Right behind you,” Kurt says as they head out the door. At McKinley they walk into the choir room and sit down with the rest of the seniors waiting to start their last rehearsal. After rehearsal Blaine, Sam, Tina, and Artie meet in the middle of the choir room for one last big senior hug. We are going to keep in touch no matter where we go. “We need to promise,” Tina says. “Show circle,” Sam says. The four senior put their right hand in the middle of the circle. They slowly raise their hands and yell, “PROMISE!” and then they happily head out of the room to get in line with their fellow seniors.

The auditorium is filled with family and friends. The seniors are lined up waiting to enter when the band suddenly begins to play Pomp and Circumstances. Principal Figgins leads the Class of 2013 through the auditorium. The Graduates begin the walk. The walk they have been dreaming about for 4 years. They look into the crowd trying to find their family and wave to them when they do. The students are standing in front of their seat while waiting for all the Graduates to enter. The band stops playing and everyone sits down. Principal Figgins welcomes the Graduates and their family and friends. He makes a short speech about how proud he is of the Graduates. He then introduces the Class President Blaine Anderson. Blaine slowly rises and walks to the podium. He hears cheers coming from the New Directions, causing him to smile. He looks at the audience and begins. “Congratulations seniors, this has been a long year and I am sure this is a year we will never forget. Recently, I met a person who gave me some words of wisdom I would like to share. Take control of your life. You, make the decisions that affect your life not someone or something else. You, have the power to decide how you see and feel in this world. You can live life or you can waste the time you are given. Finally, enjoy your life and take in as much as possible, because we really don't know how many tomorrows we have. Speaking on behalf of the Class of 2013 I would like to thank our parents.” Blaine looks at his Mother and Father. “You have made sacrifices for us that we cannot even imagine and you did it with love in your heart. To our family and friends,” Blaine now looks at the Burt, Carol and especially Kurt, “Thank you for just being there and supporting us tough all our ups and downs. To the administrators and teachers at McKinley who have had to put up with us and our shenanigans for these past few years. Thank you, for all your help and guidance. We hope to make you proud. At this time I would like to ask Tina Cohen Chang and Artie Abrahams to join me on stage. I am better at singing than giving speeches so I decided a song would be good way to express the thoughts the seniors are having today.” Blaine leaves the podium and stands with Tina and Artie. The music from “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson begins and they start singing.

          Da da da'd da da             Da da da'd da da          Da da da'd da da da

Da da da'd da da             Da da da'd da da          Da da da'd da da da

Grew up in a small town

And when the rain would fall down

I'd just stare out my window

Dreamin' of what could be

And if I'd end up happy

I would pray

Trying hard to reach out

But when I tried to speak out

Felt like no one could hear me

Wanted to belong here

But something felt so wrong here

So I prayed

I could break away

I'll spread my wings and

I'll learn how to fly

I'll do what it takes

till I touch the sky

Now make a wish

Take a chance

Make a change

And breakaway

Out of the darkness

And into the sun

But I won't forget all

The ones that I love

Gotta take a risk

Take a chance

Make a change

And break way

Da da da'd da da             Da da da'd da da                    Da da da'd da da da  

Wanna feel the warm breeze

Sleep under a palm tree

Feel the rush of the ocean

Get on board a fast train

Travel on a jet plane

Far away I would play 

And breakaway

Sitting in the audience the remaining New Directions stand and begin to join in and sing along.

I'll spread my wings and

I'll learn how to fly

I'll do what it takes

till I touch the sky

Now make a wish

Take a chance

Make a change

And breakaway

Out of the darkness

And into the sun

But I won't forget all

The ones that I love

Gotta take a risk

Take a chance

Make a change

And break away

Buildings with hundred floors

Swing around revolving doors

Maybe I don't know where they'll take me

But, gotta keep moving on, moving on,

 fly away, breakaway

The Graduates stand and join in singing the chorus.

I'll spread my wings and

I'll learn how to fly

Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye, 

Gotta take a risk

Take a chance

Make a change

And breakaway

Out of the darkness

And into the sun

                 I won't forget the place I come from

Gotta take a risk

Take a chance

Make a change

And break away, break away, break away

Everyone gives the 3 seniors a standing ovation and cheer loudly. After everyone sit back down Principal Figgins begins, “Ladies and gentlemen I would like to present to you the Class of 2013.” He begins calling the names of the Graduates. He hands them their diploma while shaking their hand. When Blaine's name is called he could hear the cheers from his family. He looked up at them as he moved the tassel to the other side with a huge smile on his face. He could see the tears in his Mother's eyes and the pride on Kurt's face. He couldn't wait to hug them. Blaine didn't notice the man with curly black hair sitting alone in the last row with a smile on his face. The last student got his diploma and the audience clapped loudly. Blaine didn't notice the man with curly black hair sitting alone in the last row with a smile on his face. The New Directions take the stage and lead the seniors in singing the school figh song one last time. The seniors then toss their caps into the air and cheer. They hug and say goodbye to each other before they walk through the auditorium in search of their family.

After the Graduation Ceremony the Hummel/Hudsons and the Andersons go out to eat and celebrate together Blaine's Graduation. Everyone is talking about how nice the Graduation was when Tom excuses himself and says, “I would like to give Blaine his Graduation gift.” He hands Blaine an envelope. Blaine opens the envelope and his eyes became wide. “I can't believe this,” he says as a key falls from the envelope and lands on the table. “It's an apartment,” Blaine says still in shock. Angela says, “It's near school and you will be able to furnish it how you like.” Tom tells Blaine, “The rent is covered for 4 years. After that you can decide what you want to do with it.” Blaine looks in the envelope again and notices there is another key. Blaine holds the key up and his Mother says, “We figured Kurt would be there most of the time.” They all laughed.

After dinner Blaine and Kurt headed over to Artie's for the party. Most of the New Directions were there both past and present. They caught up with each other about what they were doing now. They laughed and cried as they shared Glee Club stories trying to embarrass each other. They talked about the things they went through like slushies, purple pianos mishaps, mashups and the fact that Glee Club was over. But what they really talked about were the friendships they had made that will last forever. The problems they had to deal with and came out better for it. In the end they all realized how Glee Club was a very special place and it had changed their lives forever. Blaine started playing the piano. Puck and Sam joined in on guitar, Ryder on drums and before they knew it everyone was singing and making a memory that will never be forgotten.