(8:45)
Good morning, Blaine.

(8:46)
Hi. :)

(8:48)
It's really early.

(8:50)
Is it?
(8:51)
Maybe. Bradshaw and I like early when it comes to Central Park Sundays. I like the quiet and he likes the fresh snow.
(8:53)
So... I wanted to say something. No, wait. Did I wake you up??

(8:55)
It's fine.

(8:56)
I did, didn't I?

(8:59)
Not really, no. It's okay.
(8:59)
What did you want to say?

(9:01)
Just... I really think it doesn't get better than yesterday. Maybe you should stop, because there's no way you can beat that.

(9:02)
Why would I want to beat my own treats?
(9:03)
Do you want me to stop?

(9:05)
No. Never.
(9:07)
But maybe I thought about the fact that this will end on Christmas, and if it has to end, why shouldn't it end with that perfect Saturday?

(9:09)
Who says it has to end?

(9:10)
Well, this was all about making me like Christmas, wasn't it?

(9:11)
It didn't start out that way.
(9:12)
Think about the coffee, for example – there will always be coffee.

(9:14)
'Always'. Be careful with your words. ;)

(9:14)
I am.

(9:16)
Okay, good. Because there'll always be room for coffee in my life.
(9:19)
Are you still in NYC?

(9:20)
Yes, but I'm leaving tomorrow.
(9:21)
And you're still staying?

(9:21)
Yes.

(9:22)
Are you... I mean, will you... What are your plans for Christmas?

(9:25)
Will I be alone? No.
(9:25)
I'm having dinner at a friend's house on Christmas Eve.

(9:26)
And then?

(9:29)
And then on Christmas morning, I will walk the dog. I will come home and warm up and open the presents that my parents remembered to send my way. I will sit down in front of my non-existent fireplace, read a book and drink some tea. (Yes, I do drink tea.) And then I'll walk the dog again, because Mr Donovan (that's my neighbor) isn't really good with the snow these days and “You keep forgetting that I've got a bad leg and a bad back, Blaine Theodore, and compared to me you're basically a toddler.” And then, I will go to bed.

(9:31)
Blaine Theodore?

(9:32)
He demanded to know my middle name when we first met and he's called me that ever since. I tried to make him stop, but he's stubborn like that.

(9:33)
Mmh.
(9:33)
Blaine?

(9:34)
Yes?

(9:35)
Did I cheer you up at all?
(9:36)
Maybe it was naïve of me to think that I could change anything with stupid little missions.

(9:37)
Oh no. Please don't think that. Don't ever think that. You were amazing.
(9:37)
Are amazing.

(9:38)
But?

(9:40)
But maybe I'm just having one of these days.

(9:41)
Blaine.

(9:41)
Really.

(9:42)
Blaaaaaine. Don't bullshit me.

(9:44)
Kurt. Kurt! You said 'bullshit'.

(9:44)
I believe I did.

(9:47)
Okay. Okay, so maybe when I got home yesterday there were all these presents from my parents.

(9:48)
And?

(9:48)
And maybe a part of me thought that this year it would be different.

(9:49)
Listening.

(9:51)
Well, now that the presents are here, I'm not gonna get a surprise visit, am I? And I'm so stupid to think that things could be different. So very stupid.
(9:53)
God, I'm sorry. It's early on a Sunday morning and all I wanted to say is how much I liked yesterday and look where that got me.

(9:54)
Don't worry about it. Remember when I told you that you could tell me anything you want?

(9:55)
'Anything'. So careless with your words again.

(9:56)
I'm always careful.

(9:57)
Okay.
(9:58)
I won't bother you any longer. My Sunday coffee awaits me.

(9:59)
Blaine. Don't make me get angry with you!

(10:01)
What? Why?!

(10:03)
You're never bothering me.

(10:05)
Okay.

(10:06)
Now go before Bradshaw gets all cranky. You're keeping him from his coffee!

(10:09)
Yes, sir.

~~~

(10:45)
Guess who just walked in?

(10:47)
Santa?

(10:48)
You should get your pretty little butt over here!

(10:48)
Why?

(10:50)
He's here.

(10:51)
Who? Santa? But he's already got my wish list.

(10:53)
Very funny. You know who.

(10:55)
No, Rachel. I really don't.

(10:56)
Lonely Boy. Your mystery guy. The one we don't talk about. Never talk about, unless I want you to snap at me. Your Blaine.

(10:59)
He's not my Blaine. Stop saying that.
(10:59)
Wait... what is he doing there???

(11:02)
He's having coffee. What else? ;)

(11:04)
But it's Sunday.

(11:05)
I guess he can be spontaneous, too.

(11:06)
You should just get back to work.

(11:06)
And you should come over and visit me. Keep me company. The bagels are exceptional today.

(11:08)
Rachel.

(11:09)
Relax, I won't tell him anything. We've got a deal.

(11:10)
Yes, and I know just how good you are at keeping your mouth shut.
(11:12)
I'm heading out for brunch anyway.

(11:13)
With Ethan?

(11:14)
Yes, with Ethan.

(11:17)
Fine.
(11:25)
You never told me he had a dog. Or a boyfriend.

(11:25)
He doesn't have a boyfriend.

(11:26)
Are you sure?

(11:27)
Yes. Why?

(11:29)
He's here with someone.
(11:30)
Say, what does that do to you, Kurt?

(11:30)
So much for the deal you made with him.

(11:31)
Kurt.

(11:33)
Rachel.

(11:34)
Kurt.

(11:34)
Rachel.

(11:35)
Okay, okay. Go have your stupid brunch. But this isn't over.

(11:37)
I love you too, Rachel.

(11:43)
He's cute.

(11:44)
Who?

(11:45)
The other guy.

(11:47)
For the love of... just stop.

(11:48)
Have a lovely brunch, Kurt! :)

~~~

(2:45pm)
This is sort of short notice, but can you make it to the coffee shop today since you're leaving tomorrow?

(2:59)
Why?

(3:01)
Because I left you a little something and I want you to have it before Christmas.

(3:05)
You didn't get me a Christmas present, did you? Because you really didn't have to.

(3:06)
It's not a present. Just... a tiny, tiny thing. Silly, really.

(3:08)
Okay.

~~~

(3:16)
Can you bring the thing he left with you home tonight?

(3:19)
Who left what with me?

(3:21)
Rachel, come on.

(3:23)
Why don't you come over and get it yourself?

(3:25)
Is he still there?

(3:28)
Mysterious Blaine? Of course not.

(3:30)
Can you please just bring it home? I'm packing.

(3:32)
Only because it's Christmas.

~~~

(6:33pm)
You never told me you were good at making origami squirrels!

(6:39)
It's a talent I didn't think I had. Besides, I can have secrets, too. ;)

(6:40)
Obviously.

(6:41)
You know that I had help.

(6:43)
Yes.
(6:44)
Thank you.

(6:46)
You're welcome.

******

Mon 22 Dec (11:45am)
Not sure if you're already up in the air, but have a good journey home! :)

~~~

(2:30pm)
I just landed, actually. It was as pleasant as these trips can be.
(2:33)
Oh and Blaine?

(2:45)
Yes?

(2:47)
Tomorrow, around 4:15pm, Brooklyn Bridge.

(2:49)
What will I be looking for?

(2:50)
You'll see the light.

(2:51)
Literally or figuratively?

(2:53)
Who knows?

(2:55)
As usual, I'm intrigued.

******

Tues 23 Dec (4:01pm)
I'm early and I'm cold.

(4:06)
1) Why are you early? 2) Why aren't you wearing appropriate winter clothes?

(4:08)
1) Because. 2) I am.

(4:09)
So wordy.

(4:11)
It's really cold, okay? Makes typing hard.

(4:13)
You could dance.

(4:13)
I'm not dancing on Brooklyn Bridge.

(4:16)
Your loss.

(4:19)
Kurt. Kurt, why am I here?

(4:21)
You're smart - figure it out.

(4:24)
Why do I even... oh... okay.

(4:25)
Is it happening?

(4:26)
I think it's happening.
(4:30)
Okay. Yeah. I can see why you made me come here. This is beautiful.
(4:33)
Why is this so beautiful?

(4:35)
I'm glad you think so.

(4:36)
Who wouldn't?

(4:38)
People.
(4:39)
I hope you're not disappointed. I know you said it doesn't get better than Saturday, but I pegged you for someone who appreciates the little things.

(4:40)
Are you kidding? I meant it when I said this is beautiful.
(4:45)
I know these treats were all about Christmas, but they were about New York, too. Sometimes I forget that this city is breathtaking and that I came here for a reason. You keep reminding me of that.

(4:46)
Now I don't really know what to say...

(4:47)
You don't have to say anything.
(4:47)
Just let me stand here and send you my gratitude.

(4:49)
I can do that.
(4:50)
Blaine?

(4:51)
Yes?

(4:51)
Merry Christmas.

(4:52)
Merry Christmas to you too, Kurt.

~~~

I couldn't find anything better, but you'll get the idea.

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