When Blaine, Burt and Mrs. Anderson arrived at the Hummel home, Kurt met them outside. He ran to Blaine and embraced him. They kissed quickly in greeting.

"There's something I didn't tell you over the phone," Kurt said a bit sheepishly.

"Oh," asked Blaine raising his eyebrows.

"There were…a few people who wanted to be here for you when you got back."

They walked inside the home, and Blaine was greeted first by his old schoolmates, who all shook his hand, hugged him and told Blaine how much they would miss him. Blaine's tears started flowing again, and he couldn't remember if he had ever cried so much in such a short amount of time. Kurt slid alongside him and slipped his hand into Blaine's. He gave it a squeeze of encouragement.

Nick was the last to greet his old soul mate, tears in his own eyes. Blaine hugged him and said with a sigh, "I'm not sure where I am flying to."

"The future is always uncertain," Nick told him. "All we can do is trust in God that he will care for us."

Blaine nodded while Kurt rolled his eyes. Blaine elbowed him in the side. Nick just chuckled at Kurt and gave him a hug as well, as he went to go talk to his choir mates.

"I'm sorry, Blaine," Kurt said, clasping Blaine's two hands in his. "While I'm thrilled that you get to come to McKinley, I know how much Dalton means to you."

"I was never happier then when I was at Dalton. I thought it was where I belonged. But maybe it was just a bridge to cross to get to where I truly was meant to be," he said, kissing Kurt tenderly. Kurt did not hesitate to kiss him back.

"Ok, this is a lovely moment, but break it up," Wes told Kurt and Blaine, authoritative as always. "The boys wanted to send you off right," Wes said and the Warblers gathered around. Blaine and the McKinley crowd found places on the couches and floor to make themselves comfortable. Blaine wasn't surprised when Nick took the lead. They had started this road together, even before he had met Kurt.

Blaine snuggled close to Kurt, and nuzzled his head on his boyfriend's shoulder. Kurt squeezed the hand he held tightly and placed the other on Blaine's thigh. Blaine thought he could sit like this for hours, even days, and never regret a moment. He finally felt like there was nothing he was sorry for.

The Warblers all looked to Blaine, their lead singer, their leader, despite what the council might say. The thought of losing him was hard to bear, but they all knew that it was the right thing for Blaine. And they were so proud of him, and happy for him. Nick came to kneel before Blaine and Kurt and sang to them with a smile.

Nick stood up, returning to the Warblers as they all playfully held their arms out questioningly to Blaine, singing as a group.

Blaine looked at Nick, once again taking the solo, and he felt as if he was passing the torch. He bowed his head briefly as tears once again shone in his eyes. He loved them all so much. They were everything he needed to hold on, until his angel came. And he would miss them enormously.

The small audience, New Directions and family alike, erupted in applause. Rachel jumped up and down and hugged Nick, while Brittney ran over to Wes and David. Quinn walked quietly over to Jeff and gave the blond a quick kiss on the cheek. They guys on both teams shook hands, until Nick returned to Blaine.

Nick walked over to Blaine to shake his hand. "Things won't be the same without you. But we'll see you at Sectionals, brother," he said.

"Bring it!" Blaine challenged.

"And if you ever want to join us at the nursing homes, or the next Gap Attack, we're happy to be Blaine and the Pips for the day," Nick said, winking at Kurt.

"I'd love that!" Blaine smiled widely.

"Okay, enough of this," Rachel interrupted, grabbing Blaine from the uniformed boys. "You're fraternizing with the enemy now Blaine War…uh…Anderson! It's time to get it on with New Directions!" and she stole Blaine's hand from Kurt and whisked him over to the McKinley crowd, who were turning the music back on.

Kurt found his Dad and Carole mixing together some drinks and snacks in the kitchen. He leaned on the counter.

"Thank you Dad. For being there for Blaine, I mean. Do you really think he's going to be ok?"

Burt came around and hugged his son. "Yeah, I do. Your boyfriend is a remarkable man. Almost as remarkable as you," he said giving Kurt a squeeze on the shoulder.

"Thanks Dad!" Kurt beamed.

Carole came around and hugged her stepson, "I'm so proud of you both," she said.

"Now get out there and spend time with your friends," Burt ordered.

"Yes, sir!" he said, and he crossed paths with Blaine's Mom as he went to leave the kitchen.

"Kurt," Mrs. Anderson stopped him.

"Yes Mrs. Anderson?" he said, glancing at his Dad. Burt just nodded to him encouragingly.

"I just wanted to say, thank you, for giving Blaine some happiness. And for opening my eyes," she said, and she hugged her son's boyfriend. "As soon as Blaine and I settle in, I'd love for you to come over for dinner."

Kurt's eyes teared up, and he took Mrs. Anderson's hands in his. "I'd love that," he accepted.

Blaine was dancing and singing with all his friends, old and new, enjoying the festivities, when he noticed Santana standing in the corner, a faraway look in her eye. He followed her gaze to Brittney dancing with Wes and Jeff. He walked over to her.

"Why don't you get in there and dance?" Blaine asked casually.

"What's it matter to you?" Santana snapped back at him.

"You think I don't notice my own look in your eyes?" Blaine asked, nonchalantly leaning against the wall next to her crossing his arms across his chest. "It doesn't work, you know, living with secrets. It feels like it does, like you have everything under control. But at some point, it will all unravel. And when that happens, you need people around you. You need someone that loves you," he said glancing at Kurt across the room.

Santana looked over at Blaine, and her eyes softened slightly. Blaine turned his head to study her.

"Give me your phone," he ordered suddenly, holding his hand out.

"Why?" she asked suspiciously.

"Just give it to me," he said, grabbing it from her hand.

Blaine entered his number into her contacts, and handed it back. "You're not alone, Santana. I know it feels like you are, but you're not. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here. Until then, hold on," he said, giving her hand a quick squeeze and disappearing into the crowd.

Kurt found Blaine and grabbed his hand, sitting him on the couch. "The Warblers aren't the only ones who get to sing to you. New Directions has something we'd like to say as well," he said smiling. Blaine looked at him suspiciously, but Kurt just smiled at him and winked. The Warblers, Carol, Burt and Mrs. Anderson also took seats as the McKinley kids gathered together.

Blaine smiled as Mercedes stepped forward to sing to her best friend's man.

Mercedes smiled as Kurt stepped forward. She returned to sing background with the others.

Blaine laughed as all his new glee mates joined in on the chorus.

Rachel stepped forward and grabbed Blaine off the couch as she smiled and sang to him:

Rachel ruffled Blaine's hair to bring out his curls and twirled him to Kurt, beautiful Kurt. They locked eyes and Kurt ran a gently hand through Blaine's hair.

Everyone sang, including the Warblers who got up to sing and dance with Blaine and the New Directions. Blaine and Kurt laughed as they danced together amongst all their friends and family.

Everyone quieted as Kurt again looked Blaine in the eye and sang as if no one else was in the room. Blaine didn't feel that he could ever be more in love.

And the room broke out in song, as Rachel grabbed Burt to dance and Puck pulled Carole in.

Blaine kissed Kurt deeply. "I have already found myself," he whispered, "with you." Kurt smiled. "Come with me," Blaine said, as he grabbed Kurt and dragged him to Kurt's room.

Burt and Mrs. Anderson both glanced over thinking to stop them, but Carole hugged Burt close and touched Mrs. Anderson's hand. "Give them a moment. They've had no privacy since Blaine got back."

Kurt followed Blaine breathlessly as Blaine nearly ran to the privacy of Kurt's room. He pulled Kurt and closed the door quickly, pressing his lips into Kurt's and savoring the feel of their bodies so close together. He poured all of his emotions into the moment, until he could finally just settle into the comfort of Kurt's arms around him. He slowly pulled away.

"Wow," said Kurt breathlessly. "What was that for?"

"I just love you," Blaine said. He went to sit on Kurt's bed. "It's not just going to go away, you know. All the feelings. I can push them away for a time, but then they all come rushing back."

"What do you feel?" Kurt asked, sitting next to him and taking his hand.

"Sad and angry mostly. I gained so much today, but I lost my father. I may have hated him sometimes, but I always loved him and just wanted his acceptance."

Kurt came to sit next to him and took his hand. "I am always here for you whether you are sad, angry, or completely full of passion," Kurt teased. He placed his hand on Blaine's chest. "I am always with you."

Blaine placed his hand over his boyfriend's, looking at him tenderly. "Like a handprint on my heart," he whispered. Kurt blushed.

They heard a knock on the door, and after a few seconds, Burt opened it slowly. "Your guests are getting ready to leave boys," he said.

Kurt and Blaine smiled at one another and returned to the crowd. They hugged all their friends from New Directions, and made plans for the last weekend before school started. Wes, David, Thad and Jeff, along with the other Warblers, shook hands with Blaine and Kurt and wished them well. Finally, there was no one left but Nick.

Nick clasped hands with Kurt. "Take care of him," he said.

Kurt nodded. "Always," he promised.

Nick embraced Blaine, not wanting to say goodbye. "I'm so proud of you, man."

"Thank you," Blaine answered, "for everything."

When they had all gone, Blaine stood with his mother, the Hummel family and Finn. He turned to his mother.

"So," Blaine said, taking his Mom's hand. "What do we do now?"

She looked at her son, and wiped his curls out of his eyes. "We hold on. We hold on to these amazing friends and family you have around you. And we wait for what is to come…together."