It had been over a week but Blaine hadn’t yet regained consciousness and the doctors weren’t optimistic anymore. Kurt had been staying at the hospital and only left once in a while to see Jessica, Christopher and Darren. Since Blaine was in the ICU, the kids weren’t allowed to visit due to being underage and that made Darren pissed off. Everybody that was close to the boy had tried to calm him down but they all knew he just missed his fathers. He couldn’t visit his Daddy while his Papa wasn’t around much.

Cooper had come to the hospital daily, bringing flowers and balloons with him and also clothes for Kurt. He had taken some time off from acting but his career as a producer kept pulling him back to the entertainment business so he had to go to LA for a few days sometimes. Finn and Rachel had visited a couple of times whenever they weren’t busy with work or their three daughters.

Kurt on the other hand was taking a full break from Broadway to focus on Blaine. As luck would have it, his latest theatre had just wrapped up its performance a few days before Jess and Chris’ birthday so right now, Blaine would be his number one priority. It was hard for him to be away from his children but he needed to be there for his husband. 

Sebastian tried to drop by every now and then but his career as a lawyer often kept him away. His clients were overloaded but no matter how busy he was, he tried to support the Anderson-Hummel’s the best he could. He used to have inappropriate feelings toward Kurt’s then boyfriend regardless the fact it wasn’t mutual but now he had changed. He cared about Blaine and despite what everyone thought; his concern was genuine not just to Blaine but Kurt and their children as well.

Sebastian let out a soundless sigh, running a hand through his hair. He really hoped Blaine would get better ASAP because everyone especially his family was completely distraught without him. Sebastian stood up from the leather couch; his gaze went focusing straight to the door as soon as it was opened from the outside. Within seconds, Christopher and Jessica barreled their way inside. They however stopped dead in their tracks when they saw Sebastian in the living room.

“What are you doing here?” Darren made his way inside, pushing Finn and his siblings aside as he walked toward Sebastian. He shot Sebastian a killer look.

Finn dropped the kids’ belongings on the floor near the couch. “Uncle Sebastian is here to take care of you guys.”

“Where’s Uncle Coop?” Chris asked, standing next to his big brother.

“He’s in LA but he’ll be back soon. Until his return, Uncle Sebastian is your guardian.” Finn answered calmly. He had told his nephews and niece about it when they were in the car but apparently, none of them remembered. The kids perhaps weren’t paying any attention to him while they were on the road just moments before.

“I want Papa and Daddy.” Jess spoke quietly, latching onto her Uncle Finn’s leg like a leech. She hadn’t felt quite comfortable when Sebastian was around.

Both Sebastian and Finn looked sorrowfully at the Anderson-Hummel children. There was nothing more they could do to ease the children except praying for Blaine. The sooner he woke up, the better it would be for the kids.

“How’s Blaine?” Finn asked Sebastian soundlessly, trying not to be heard by any of the children. While Christopher had brought his sister to the bedroom, Darren was still staring intently at Sebastian.

Sebastian didn’t answer. He could only offer a sad smile and Finn already got the reply to his question by the look on the lawyer’s face. He pinched the bridge of his nose, attempting to ease off the worries.  “What about Kurt?”

Sebastian breathed. “He’s barely holding on.”

Finn nodded in understanding. He knew his brother too well and everything that happened was taking a toll on him. He was kind of surprised he didn’t notice Darren wasn’t in the living room anymore. He must have been excessively worried then. He glanced at the direction of the bedrooms. “Take care of them, Sebastian. They are Kurt and Blaine’s most precious things. Don’t let anything happen to them. I wish I could help more but I have a handful of youngsters of my own at home so…”

Sebastian chuckled slightly. “I’ll take a good care of them, like they are mine. Don’t worry, Hudson.”

Finn nodded for the second time. He didn’t trust Sebastian at first. How could he? The man had almost blinded Blaine once, provoking Kurt and the rest of New Directions but then he totally transformed so Finn didn’t have a good reason to hate Sebastian Smythe any longer.

Finn faintly shifts his position to standing before he spoke up. “Don’t be too hard on Dare, okay? He has been through a lot. He’s the eldest so he’s a little bit protective… not just to his brother and sister but to his daddies too. Everything you do might be crucial. Try the best you can if you want to win his heart.”

“Duly noted.” Sebastian responded immediately.  

“I need to go.” Finn made his way to the door. “Rachel is going crazy being left alone at home with the girls.”

Sebastian laughed in amusement.  

“Guys, take care alright? Listen to Uncle Seb, don’t give him a hard time!” Finn shouted from the door to the kids but got no retort from his niece and nephews.  

“I don’t like you.” Darren said defiantly as soon as the front the door was closed; out of nowhere standing behind Sebastian. His expression was hard and he stared at Sebastian in disgust.

Sebastian couldn’t help it but to chuckle. It was the same thing Kurt had said to him when they were in Lima Bean when he was making an effort to take Blaine from Kurt.  He obviously was making his move on Blaine. With that statement, in spite of being Blaine’s son biologically, Darren was definitely Kurt’s kid — with the exact same attitude.

“You made my daddies fight, you took my dad from me.” Darren accused.

“Dare, it’s not what it looks like…”

Darren flinched but continued to glare at the tall man in front of him. “Don’t call me that.”

Sebastian sighed inwardly. “Look, kid. You are old enough so let me set you straight. I don’t have any hidden agendas, okay?  I’m here to help. I truly am.”

“I don’t believe you.”

Sebastian was about the reply, to assure Darren that his attention was genuine when all of a sudden Jessica came to the living room shrieking and hugging Darren’s legs tightly. “Dare, Chris hit me!”

Darren immediately wrapped his arms along his youngest sibling, turning into a defensive mode. Soon after, Christopher joined the trio as well. He bounced and continued to tease his twin sister and yet still trying to look innocent. Darren tried to handle the current situation but he failed miserably as Chris was being naughty and refused to listen to his big brother.

Based only on their looks, anyone could tell that Christopher was Kurt’s son while Blaine was Darren and Jessica’s birth father but no matter what, they were similar in every sort of way. These children were precious. They were the Anderson-Hummels.

Sebastian dropped onto his knees, getting to the kids’ eye level. He strongly grasped Chris’ arm to stop the four-year-old from hopping around. “Kids, listen to me. Your Daddy is sick so your Papa is taking care of him now. While Daddy is in the hospital, your Papa won’t be here often so you guys need someone to look after you.”

Chris became stagnant almost instantly, gawking into Sebastian’s eyes to ensure the man in front of him wasn’t lying while Jessica’ eyes filled with tears.

“Is Daddy going to be alright?” The girl asked quietly, looking over at Sebastian with a pair of hopeful golden-hazel eyes.

Sebastian offered a smile, touching Jess’ face fondly. “I’m sure your Daddy is going to be okay, Jess, but you guys need to be strong for your Papa and Daddy.”

“We will.” Darren replied confidently, holding Jessica and Christopher close.

Sebastian beamed, relieved that Blaine and Kurt’s first born was starting to trust him. “Until then, I’m gonna take care of you guys while Uncle Cooper isn’t around and I’ll be there for you guys whenever you need me. I have promised your Papa and your Daddy that all of you will be in good hands and I’ll never break that promise.”