Of course Elizabeth had been thrilled for them both and was so excited to see that Kurt was happy and had his first boyfriend. Most mothers would cringe at this and go into mother mode but Elizabeth was thrilled and she couldn't have asked for a nicer boy to be her son's first boyfriend.

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Kurt decided that having a boyfriend made time go quickly, what with all the sneaking shy glances at each other, holding each other's hands, kissing, being teased by your friends, kissing, being couply and did he mention the kissing?

Kurt was on cloud nine. He had never felt this way about anything before. He had never felt this happy before, so it was a shock when reality came crushing down on him.
He was in Warbler's rehearsal, listening to Wes, David and Thad talk about their set list for Regional's when they were interrupted by the principle.

"I apologize for interrupting but I need a word with Mr Hummel," Alexander Harold said, turning his gaze to Kurt. Kurt shot a confused look to Blaine who shrugged back in response. He stood and made his way to the principle who led him out, shutting the door behind him. "Come to my office."

They walked in silence and Kurt wracked his brains to find anything that could explain why he was being called away to the principal's office. He was even more confused the assistant gave him a sympathetic look and dread started to settle in his stomach. By the time he was sitting down, he had started to shake.

"What's going on?" Kurt asked, his voice breaking.

Alexander Harold looked at him sadly. "I was contacted today by the hospital. Your mother collapsed today and has been taken to the hospital."

Kurt heart beat thundered in his ears, everything was being drowned out. Your mother collapsed. She's in the hospital. He was dimly aware that his breath was getting shorter and that the principle was saying his name.

He jumped when a heavy hand was placed on his shoulder.

"Breath Kurt," the principal coached and Kurt took in a great stuttering breath, nearly choking on it.

"Is she okay? What's happening?" Kurt demanded, his voice high pitched with anxiousness.

"Breath Kurt," Alexander instructed. "The hospital couldn't tell me much but you are allowed to go see her. Is there anybody we can contact for you?"

Kurt couldn't think straight. Aunt Mildred was away at a painting course she had picked up and wouldn't be back until the end of the week. His grandparents were the only people he could think off but he didn't know the number off by heart.

"My grandparents. I don't know the number," Kurt whimpered and Alexander nodded his head.

"That's alright. We can get that later," he assured Kurt.

"Cooper," Kurt blurted out. "Blaine's brother Cooper is in town."

Alexander nodded. "I'll get a hold of him for you. Would you like me to take you to the hospital?"

Kurt nodded dumbly and sat in his chair while the principle grabbed the Anderson's number so that he could get a hold of him at the hospital. Kurt walked blindly out with the principle and to his car. He couldn't find the strength to find the situation awkward and just sat silently in the car.

It seemed to take forever to get to the hospital and even longer to find a car park. They went straight into emergency and Kurt listened distantly as Alexander asked for Elizabeth. He led Kurt gently through the doors when they were allowed and they quickly found her bed. He left Kurt alone with her while he went and called Cooper.

"Mum?" Kurt whispered hoarsely and Elizabeth opened her eyes and smiled weakly at Kurt.

"Hey KK," she said softly. "I'm sorry. I must have given you such a fright."

"What happened?" Kurt asked, taking her hand and squeezing it.

"They are telling me I had a stroke," she murmured tiredly. "They got some drugs into me and I'm very lucky that I'll make a good recovery." Kurt's breath hitched and he blinked back the tears that threatened to fall. "It's okay KK, I promise I'm not going anywhere."

Kurt sniffed and nodded his head, to choked up to say anything. He leant down and placed a kiss on her forehead and she smiled.

"How long will you be here for?"

"A few days," Elizabeth murmured. "Just to keep an eye out and make sure I don't have another one."

Kurt nodded again and squeezed her hand tightly.

"The number for Mildred is on the fridge, that's where you can reach her and your grandparents number is in my diary by the phone. You'll need to stay with them while I'm in here," Elizabeth murmured tiredly. "I'm sorry KK."

Kurt shook his head. "Not your fault."

She rubbed her thumb over his knuckles and smiled at him. "Who brought you here?"

"The principle," Kurt chocked out. "He pulled me out of Warbler's rehearsal and said you were in the hospital."

Kurt sniffed and held her hand tighter.

"I'm okay KK," Elizabeth murmured. Kurt nodded and hastily wiped the tears away. Kurt perched himself on the edge of her bed and she smiled at him. It wasn't long before the principle joined them and he smiled apologetically.

"Kurt. I have called Cooper. He will take you home and get you the things you need and he has offered you a place at the Anderson home tonight if it's okay with Elizabeth," Alexander said.

"That's fine," Elizabeth murmured and Kurt nodded.

"He should be here soon. I have to get going. You can call me if you need anything," Alexander assured him and Kurt nodded again.

"Thank you," he murmured and the principle nodded.

"Get well soon," he said and left quickly. Kurt kissed his mother's hand and she smiled at him. A nurse came by to makes sure she was comfortable before they were left alone again. Cooper came striding in, his hair a mess, shirt un-tucked. It was clear that he had just come from work.

"Elizabeth, Kurt, hi," Cooper panted softly. "I came as soon as I could."

"Hi Cooper," Kurt said quietly and Cooper squeezed his shoulder.

"Elizabeth, it's un fair how beautiful you look in a hospital gown," Cooper teased lightly and Elizabeth chuckled quietly.

"Your just saying that," she smirked. "Thank you so much for coming Cooper."

"It's no trouble at all," Cooper assured her. "How are you feeling?"

"Tired, but I'll be okay," Elizabeth assured him and Cooper nodded, looking a little relieved but still concerned.

"Whatever you need just ask," Cooper told her and Elizabeth smiled warmly.

"Thank you Cooper," she said.

He nodded and squeezed Kurt's shoulder again. "We should get you home. I can bring you back tomorrow when Elizabeth is more comfortable," Cooper told Kurt who nodded.

"Okay," he said and slipped off the bed. He kissed his mother cheek and sniffed. "I love you mum."

"Love you too KK. I'll see you tomorrow," Elizabeth caressed his cheek and he leaned down so she could kiss it. Kurt squeezed her hand and was very reluctant to leave. Cooper kept his hand on Kurt's shoulder as he lead him out of the hospital and to his car.

"I'll take you home so you can get some clothes and the number for your Aunt and Grandparents and then I'll take you back to ours okay?" Cooper told Kurt who nodded. Cooper drove him to his house in silence, shooting worried looks at Kurt as he drove. When they got to the Hummel home, Kurt let them in and headed straight up stairs to his room. Cooper helped him pack some things before they headed back downstairs. Kurt grabbed the numbers and wrote them down, before carefully putting his mother's diary back. He didn't know what to say to his grandparentsand didn't think he would be able to call them. All he wanted was his mum and Blaine.

"Is Blaine home?" Kurt asked quietly as they got back in Cooper's car.

"Yes. He's been messaging me non-stop asking if you are okay," Cooper told him. "He's waiting for you and he took your bag home for you. He was worried when you just disappeared. I haven't told him what's going on."

Kurt nodded and settled back in his seat and looked out the window. Cooper didn't expect him to say much on the way home. Blaine had told him before Christmas that Kurt's father had passed away when he was younger and now he could lose him mother. Cooper shuddered at the thought.

The trip passed in a blur and Kurt was startled when they pulled up to the Anderson home. Kurt had only been there a couple of times and each times Blaine's parents weren't there. Cooper grabbed his bag out of the car and Kurt slipped out.

They had barley gotten through the door when Blaine was greeting them.

"Kurt! What happened? Where did you go?" Blaine demanded, his face a picture of worry and Cooper intercepted him.

"Calm down Blaine," he soothed. "He's fine."

"What going on?" Blaine asked calmer and took Kurt's hands in his. Kurt could feel tears burning his eyes and he couldn't stop them.

"Mum's in the hospital," Kurt choked out. "She had a stroke and –and – and-"

Blaine pulled him into a tight hug and Kurt broke into sobs, shoulder shaking. Cooper left to give them some space and put Kurt's bags away and Blaine held him tightly.

"It's okay, I've got you," Blaine murmured into his hair. "You're mum's going to be fine."

Kurt's shoulder shook with each sob and he clutched at Blaine tightly. His mother was everything to him and having been so close to losing her was too much for him. He clutched Blaine tighter as Blaine scooped him into his arms and carried him through the house. He gently lowered himself on the couch and kept Kurt in his lap, rubbing his back.

"You're mum's going to be fine," Blaine murmured and Kurt buried his head into his neck, his hot tears spilling onto Blaine's neck. Blaine just held him and whispered comforting words into his ear, rubbing his back. Eventually Kurt pulled away and wiped his eyes fiercely, sniffing loudly. Blaine gently rubbed his thumbs over his cheeks and collected tears he missed.

"Sorry," Kurt said hoarsely.

"Don't apologize," Blaine told him. "Are you okay?" Blaine quickly shook his head at stupid question. Of course he's not okay, Blaine thought. His mum's in the hospital and he was crying.

Kurt shrugged and rested his head against Blaine's neck. "I can't lose her Blaine."

"I know," Blaine murmured. "What can I do?"

Kurt just nuzzled into Blaine and breathed in his scent.