A quick view from Sam:

Ive known Blaine for about 15 years now. We werent the best of friends at first. We didnt know each other. After we ran for student body together it all changed. Hes been my bro ever since. Ive known Kurt for just as long. Also not the best of friends at first, we were in Glee club together so we all bonded over something special. But after I moved out here to NYC him, Rachel and Blaine opened their home to me. We spend every Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year together. Were family. No question. So when Blaine came to me and asked me help him with the proposal and to be his best man at his wedding, it was an honor. I wouldnt want to be anywhere else than by my bros side while he makes the vows to love his soul mate forever.

"It has to be perfect. I have to take our history and our future and combine it in some way"

"You know Rachel is way better at these things."

"Yes, but she also cant keep a secret this big. Shell either spill or her actions will spill for her"

"Youre right. Fine. Where do we start?"

"At the beginning"

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Kurt -------------

Being home with my man is amazing. Its been a few weeks and I cant remember what it was like to be apart from him. Why was I apart from him? How dumb was I?! My birthday is approaching and I just know Blaine is planning something big. I cant imagine anything less from him. Especially since were in a different place in our lives. A more secure place.

I get a phone call from my dad

"Hey son"

"Dad, how are you? Hows Carole?"

"Oh were good. Just working a lot. This political crap is killing me but the shop is doing well. The new manager is really proving himself. Cant believe you havent met him yet."

"Yea I know. I have to visit more often"

"Yes you do"

"So whats up? You didnt call to talk about the shop"

"No. I called because theres a conference in New York coming up and I want to give you a heads up that I was coming into town. I wont be able to go now and again for your birthday so I was thinking we can have an early birthday celebration while I'm there"

"Dad of course! That would be amazing. Ill let Blaine know and we will book the best restaurant! Where are you staying? You can stay here. Theres a new roommate, Marley, but shes the sweetest thing. You guys will love her"

"No we have a hotel suite in the city. A hotel called The Empire. They called me and apparently knew I was going to be in town and offered me the best of the best"

I find that funny because Blaine has very high connections at the Empire. But he wouldnt be so obvious about a surprise. He knows id put the pieces together.

"The Empire is outstanding Dad; youll be well taken care of. Maybe Blaine can call up and we can have dinner there. Their chef is one of NYCs finest"

"Perfect! Carole wants to speak to you now"

Carole comes on the line

"Hey honey"

"Hey momma"

It took a long time, but after everything weve been thru, me losing my mother and her losing her son, weve filled voids. Not that anyone could ever fill the shoes of my mother or that I could ever take Finns place, but we have a connection that most people cant understand. We have a bond. And with that bond we have a connection that no one in our lives will understand. Shes been amazing. When I came out to my dad she was there holding my hand. When i fell in love with Blaine, she was there walking me thru the steps of what love and heartache feels like (just in cast Blaine or anyone else hurt me) and when Finn left us, there was no question that I was at her side. Shes never really gotten over it, he died so young. But Ive helped her cope; I did my best as the 2nd son. Im not her biological son so theres no natural born connection. But weve built something else. Something that works for us. Hes her son, and Im not, not by blood. But Rachel and I have made it a mission in our lives to give her what he didnt have the time to. Grandchildren, messy houses on holidays, headaches from sibling rivalry, and most of all - love. Parents complain and bitch but if we dont give them these things, they dont feel theyve fulfilled that parent chapter in their life book. It will never be perfect but were trying our damn best!

“I know that Blaine is probably planning some extravagent shindig, but can you just let him know I want it to just be us. You know what, better yet, I'll call him myself.”

“Um ok. I can relay that message ya know”

“Yes you can, id like to discuss some things with him anyway”

“Things? Like?”

“Well I obviously want to discuss presents. What has he gotten you so theres no double gifts”

“I don't need any gifts”

“Youre right, you don't need but I want to”

And it hits me that Finns birthday was just a few days before mine. She's feeling nostalgic.

“Fine, just don't spend too much on it. I have all I need with my parents and my man with me for my birthday”

“I love you sweetie”

“I love you too. Tell dad I said bye and I'll see you guys soon”

I love hearing from them. I love it even more when I see them.

I call Blaine to tell him the great news, unless Carole already gotten to him

“Hey baby” Blaine answers “Carole already got to me”

“Shes fast”

“Yes. And just in cast youre wondering, I had nothing to do with this, but I will be more than happy to make reservations at our table”

“Thank you. Im sure she made it clear that she wants it to just be us, im sure Rachel too. But let's steer clear of the Brody situation. I'm sure they'll be happy for Rachel no matter who she chooses to be with. They want whats best for her, but, you know – with Finns birthday coming up – I don't wanna press anything”

“Honey, you don't have to explain anything to me, trust me I understand and I know Rachel will too. She loves Burt and Carole. She would never want to make them feel anything other than happy”

“Perfect. Im so happy they're coming. I can really use a family dinner”

“Yea, me too. Dinner tonight? Just me and my man?”

“Yes, we can go to –“

“Already made reservations” he says before I even finish because he knows my fave restaurant.

“Youre the best”

“I know. 7:30 pm sharp. Don't be late”

The line goes dead.

I start to get ready and Sam and Mel are getting ready to leave with Rach, Brody, Marley and Michael. We've become this big group of couples.  I would invite them, but it's a me and Blaine night tonight.

“Dinner with the Mr?” Sam jokes

“Yes, he doesn't get all this for free ya know. Hes gotta work for it” I say as I walk away with sass. H

I arrive at Cucina, the restaurant, which just means kitchen in Italian. It's a beautiful low light, romantic place. Mainly have table for 2s. I love it there, its like a high end BreadStix, I love me some BreadStix, this place had a very homely vibe.

The waitress takes me up the stairs, and we turn to a room with closed doors. Blaine must really want some privacy. Last time we booked a room like this he took me on the table. Perks of private rooms - You can just say don't bother and they wont.

She opens both doors at the same time and ---------

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