The Truth Always Comes Out

            Chapter 5: The Waiting Game

Angela is sitting in the living room in a chair that allows her to look outside and see the road in front of her house. She is watching the cars go by hoping one of them will be Blaine's. It has been over 24 hours since she saw Blaine driving away after he found out the truth about his paternity. “I pushed him too hard and he ran,” Angela thinks to herself. Tom brings her a cup of tea and rubs her shoulders reassuring her that he will come back. They called everyone they could think of to see if they had seen or heard from Blaine. No one had but they would keep an eye out. They had talked to everyone, except Burt and Kurt Hummel. They didn't want to tell them the truth about Blaine or have to explain what had happened to them. “We can't wait any longer Tom.” Angela said. “We need to call Burt and see if he can help us. Maybe Blaine went to see him after all he is Kurt's Father.” Tom looked at his sad wife and said, “Okay.” He picked up the phone and dialed the number to the Hummel Tire Shop. The phone rang and Burt answered, “Hummel Tire Shop.”  “Burt, this is Tom Anderson, Blaine's Father.”

Burt was surprised to hear from Tom Anderson. Their sons were close but the parents rarely meet. “Tom, nice to hear from you, what can I do for you?” All Tom could say was, “I need your help,” before he started to break down on the phone. Without hesitation, Burt left the shop and was at the Anderson's residence as soon as possible. Burt listened intently as the Andersons retold the events of yesterday. “Thank you for telling me about this. I consider Blaine part of my family and I will do anything I can to help you find. But unfortunately, I have not heard from him. The first thing I have to do though is call Kurt and find out if he has heard from Blaine recently.” As Burt took out his phone to dial, Angela reminded him that Blaine did not take his phone. “Kurt, how are you doing buddy?” Burt asked.

In the loft Kurt was busy making a list of what he was taking to Lima when the phone rang. He could tell by the ring tone it was his Father. “Hi Dad,” Kurt said. “I'm doing fine. Right now I am getting things ready to head home soon,” he said answering his Father's question. “Kurt,” his Father said. “I need you to sit down so I can talk to you about something. Before you ask Carole and I are fine.” Kurt replied, “I don't like the sound of this.” as he sat down on his bed. Burt began, “Kurt, have you heard from Blaine recently?” “Is there a problem? Kurt asked. “I tried to skype him yesterday around 6:00 p.m. and he didn't accept. Instead, he called me on his phone and told me something had come up and he couldn't talk. I thought it was strange but he said we would talk later and he loved me. I'm still waiting for his call though. What's wrong Dad? Is there something wrong with Blaine? Where is Blaine? Can I talk to him?” Kurt asks as he begins to panic waiting for his Dad's answers. Burt could sense Kurt's concern increasing so he knew he had to be careful how he answered Kurt's questions. “Kurt, I am at the Anderson's residence right now. They asked me to come over because they don't know where Blaine is. Something happened yesterday and Blaine is having a hard time dealing with it. We can't call him on his phone because he left it here in his room.” Burt went on to explain everything to Kurt. After hearing about what happened to Blaine yesterday Kurt was in tears and wanted to come home immediately. Burt convinced him to stay in New York incase Blaine has headed to New York. Kurt finally agrees. Burt ends the phone call promising Kurt they will find Blaine.

Burt heads home in the dark watching intently out the window hoping he might see Blaine. At home Burt hugs Carole tightly. His eyes fill with tears while he tells Carole about Blaine. At the Anderson's home Angela and Tom continue their vigil, looking out the window and watching the headlights of cars as they go by and hoping their son is safe and heading back home.

After driving around who knows where Blaine decides to stop at a rest area just off the highway. He parks his car and takes a deep breath. His right ankle is swollen like a balloon and hurting really bad. He needs some aspirin. He limps into the building and finds a vending machine. He puts in some coins and buys a package of extra strength aspirin and a bottle of water. After using the facilities he slowly makes his way back to his car and climbs in the back seat. He swallows two aspirin and then gulps down some water hoping it will start taking effect quickly. He lies down and elevates his foot. Looking out the window he notices the sky is filled with twinkling stars. His mind wonders back to the times when he and Kurt would lay on a blanket in the park holding each other close and watching the stars as they dreamed about their future together. Tears formed in Blaine's eyes fearing now he will never have the future they had dreamt about. With the aspirin starting to kick in Blaine feels himself slowly falling asleep.

Blaine had slept soundly through the night due to the aspirin he had taken. He was becoming restless though as the sun began to shine through the car windows and his mind became active again. The image of his Mother crying and his Dad holding her as he drove away keeps popping up in his head until his eyes open and his heart begins to ache. “I have to help them. I can't let them worry. But I am not ready to see them. ” Blaine thinks to himself. Blaine rises and moves to the front seat. He starts the engine and heads out on to the highway. He knows what he has to do.

“Angela, come with me for a walk outside. We need some fresh air and we need to see something other than the inside of this house.” Tom asked. “Five minutes, that's all I ask. I'll take my phone with us.” Angela looks at Tom and nods yes. She slowly stands and grabs Tom's hand and they head outside to walk around their flower gardens.

Blaine drives to a nearby gas station and parks the car next to the side of the building. He hobbles to the public phone and inserts some coins and waits for the dial tone.  He punches in the numbers he has known all his life. It starts to ring once, twice, three times and finally the answering machine kicks in.

“Blaine helped me plant this garden when he was little. Do you remember the day he got the water hose out and made mud pies in the garden? He was so dirty, but he had the best time. He had the biggest smile on his dirty little face while playing in the mud.” Angela said. “Yes, we were doubled over laughing so hard.” chuckled Tom. “Did you hear that? Angela asked concerned. “Is that the house phone? Blaine, Blaine,” Angela yelled as they raced back into the house hoping to answer the phone before he hung up.

Blaine waited for the beep on the answering machine then said, “Hi, it's me. I want to let you know I am okay. I don't want you to worry about me. I need some time to think.” “Blaine, Blaine,” Angela yelled into the phone. “I'm sorry and I love you.” was all Blaine could say to her as he hung up the phone and walked back to his car and wiped his eyes.

Angela quickly opened the door and ran towards the phone yelling, “I'm coming, I'm coming. Don't hang up!” She could hear the voice of her son leaving a message on the answering machine. She picked up the phone calling Blaine's name and heard him say six small words to her. “I'm sorry and I love you.” followed by the dial tone. She slowly returned the phone to its charger and looked at Tom and said. “It was Blaine,” Angela said with some relief showing on her face as she hugged Tom. “Let's listen to the message,” Tom suggested. They listened to the message and replayed it over and over. It felt good to hear his voice though he sounded tired. They called Burt to let him know that Blaine had called. They still have no idea where Blaine is, and the vigil continues.