The Truth Always Comes Out

                Chapter 23: Visiting Joey

Blaine walks up to the volunteer receptionist and asks the room number for Joey Hill. “Joey Hill is in Room 406, please check in with the nurse when you get on the floor.” She says. Blaine gets into the elevator and pushes the number 4 button. The door closes and he can feel the elevator rising. He wonders how Joey is going to react to seeing him since he has refused to talk to him lately. “No matter what I will deal with it,” Blaine decides. The elevator stops and a single ding is heard. The door opens on the 4th floor. He checks in at the nurse's station and asks for directions to Joey's room. A nurse takes him to a room that has a glass window in the wall. “Due to Joey's severely weakened immune system he has to be isolated in a separate room. You can see and talk to him through the window.” the nurse informs Blaine. “Mr. Hill you have a visitor,” the nurse says. Blaine walks toward the window so Joey can see him. Joey lying is lying in a bed connected to an I. V. He looks to see Blaine standing in the window with a smile. “Hi Joey,” Blaine says as he waves his hand feeling a little nervous. “Hey,” Joey says with a wide smile on his face and says, “I didn't expect to see you. But I am very glad you are here.” Blaine replies. “Me too. How are you feeling?” He asks as he sits down in a chair that is near the window. “Better today,” Joey says though he is a little pale. “Good,” Blaine says beginning to feel more comfortable. “Joey I need to apologize to you.” Blaine says. No you don't,” Joey starts to say before he is interrupted by Blaine. “Please let me finish. I need to apologize for the way I have acted towards you lately. When you get out of here and you're feeling better I want to sit down with you and talk about the situation, so we can deal with it properly. I need, no I want to explain my feelings and thoughts to you. The last few days I have had the time to think clearly about things and I have made some decisions that I would like to share with you. That is what I came to say”  “You don't need to apologize for anything but I will except if that makes you feel better and  I would be willing to sit down with you and talk this out.” Joey says. “Great,” Blaine says feeling good about his decision to see Joey. “When do you get out of here?”  Blaine asks. “Well, thanks to you,” Joey points to the liquid that is going through his I.V. “My immune system should start working again soon, so I should be out of here in no time if all goes well. I'll let you know when I get home.” Joey said. “Please do, I real do want to keep in touch.” Blaine replies. “I had better let you get some rest and I'm getting a little tired.” Blaine was saying until… “Well, well, well, look at this, my sons, together. It pleases my heart. NOT!” Jack Hill shouts sarcastically. “Excuse me Joey I will be back later.” Blaine says as he stands. “Leaving fag, do us a favor and don't come back. I don't want you near my son. I don't want you to rub off on him.” Jack Hill says with disgust. Blaine looks at Joey and waves goodbye. Joey puts his thumb to his ear and his pinky near his mouth to signal, call me. Blaine walks out of the room not looking at Jack Hill, the man that makes his blood boil. Blaine stops outside the door and takes a deep breath as he leans against the wall when he hears Jack Hill talking.

“Why do you even put up with that loser Joey? Jack Hill asks. “He's not a loser, he is saving my life. “Joey argues. “Well you already got what you needed, so now you can just kick that trash to the curb and be done with him?” his Father says. “Sure, just like you did when he was born and you gave away your son. I think I know why you hate him so. He forces you to face the reality of what you did to his Mother and our family.” Joey states. “Hey, I got him here to save your life. My indiscretion saved your life so start showing me some appreciation mister.” Jack Hill said forcefully. “Oh, I will, to Blaine. I will be thanking him until the day I die. But not to you, I am so ashamed to say you are my Father. I am ashamed of what you did because what you did was sick and you don't even regret it or show remorse. Have you even apologized to his Mother? Of course not because you don't feel anything, you don't have a heart. Well I am done with you. I didn't need you when I was growing up and I don't need you now. I should have stood up to you a few days ago back in the apartment, when you were saying those terrible things about them. I should have stopped you from talking then, but I didn't, and now things are even worse because of your hate. I want a relationship with Blaine and I will have a relationship with Blaine and you will not stop me. In fact, I want you out of my apartment and out of my life until you can understand how appalling what you did to Angela Anderson was. And start showing some remorse. She was an innocent woman who had the unfortunate luck of running into you at the wrong time. You ruined numerous lives when you chose to violate her. You want people to act like it never happened while you walk around being a jerk toward the people you hurt the most. I'm not putting up with it anymore. Now leave and acknowledge that you are responsible for the miserable life you have because of the decisions you have made. Don't blame Blaine this is all on you. Get your life together and then maybe, just maybe I'll let you back into my life. But until then stay away from me and Blaine. I have a brother now that I never knew. I am going to get to know him and we will hopefully become best friends. Now leave because I have nothing else to say to you.” Joey says as he closes his eyes emotionally drained. Jack Hill stands frozen, in shock at what just happened. “Goodbye son, I love you.” he says as lowers his head and slowly turns and walks out the door.

He heads to the elevator not seeing Blaine who is bent over getting a drink from the water fountain. Blaine turns his head and watches Jack Hill as he gets into the elevator and the door closes. Blaine goes to see Joey. He sees Joey lying in his bed staring at the ceiling with tears in his eyes. “Hey big brother,” Blaine says. Joey opens his eyes and looks at Blaine. “I was outside in the hall and I heard your conversation.” Blaine says. “I'm sorry you heard him. He's quite a Father isn't he?” Joey says in jest as he looks to the ceiling. “I didn't mean to eavesdrop but I am glad I did. I learned a lot about you. I learned a lot about my brother. Blaine said proudly. Joey looked at Blaine with a big smile. He liked hearing Blaine say brother.

When Kurt got home he was surprised to see that Blaine was not there. He wondered where he could be. He decided he would wait for an hour before looking for him. Kurt starts dinner to keep his mind from worrying about Blaine. Finally he hears the door being unlocked and waits patiently in the kitchen trying to stay calm. “Kurt,” Blaine yells as he starts to look for him. “I'm in the kitchen Blaine.” Kurt yells so Blaine can hear him. “I am so sorry. I hope you were not worrying about me. I didn't expect to be gone this long. I was at the hospital seeing Joey and you won't believe what happened.” Blaine said excitedly. “Wait, before you tell me any more I need a hug because I was worried about you.” Kurt says as he gets his hug and a kiss for a bonus.  During dinner Blaine tells Kurt about what happened at the hospital. “Kurt, I don't know the words to express the feeling I felt hearing Joey say those words to his Father. He stood up for me Kurt. He stood up to his Father for me!” Blaine said practically exploding with happiness. “I am so happy for you Blaine. I love seeing you this excited and happy. It has been a long time coming. I think this requires a Disney marathon tonight because I don't think you will be sleeping anytime soon.” Kurt says with a smile.