"Hi, Dad," Kurt smirked.

"Hey kid," Burt greeted gruffly, rubbing the back of his head. "This is Carol."

"Nice to meet you," Kurt nodded, sticking out his hand.

Carol took it and shook his hand. "Nice to meet you, too, Kurt," she blushed. "Burt has told me so much about you."

"Dad's told me all about you too," Kurt smiled.

The phone rang and Burt cleared his throat. "I should get that." He quickly headed to the phone on the wall and picked it up. Carol smiled at Kurt, who smiled back softly. "Dad told me you have a son," Kurt said, making small talk and Carol nodded.

"Yes, he's your age. Finn. He attends McKinley," Carol told him and Kurt nodded.

"Can I talk to you seriously for a moment?" Kurt asked and Carol nodded. "My dad is one of the most important people in my life. He means everything to me and I want him to be happy." Carol smiled sadly but adoringly at Kurt and allowed him to continue. "I just don't want to see my dad hurt. I love him."

"I really like you father, Kurt," Carol smiled, "he's so sweet and kind. He makes me feel special."

Kurt smiled, that sounded like his dad. "Please don't hurt him," he said quietly and Carol smiled sadly at him. "I don't want to see him hurt anymore."

"I don't want to hurt him, Kurt," Carol promised. "I like him a lot."

Kurt smiled softly and nodded. Both jumped slightly when Burt came back and wrapped an arm around Carol's shoulder. "What are you talking about?" He asked.

"You," Carol and Kurt said simultaneously and they smirked.

"All good I hope," Burt grunted and Carol winked at Kurt. "I thought you'd be with Blaine, Kurt."

"Oh, I'm going to his now," Kurt agreed. "I just came by to tell you that we're going to Wes' place tonight."

"Alright, have fun and stay safe," Burt nodded and Kurt beamed.

"Have fun," Kurt winked and turned on his heel, practically skipping away.

"You have a really good boy, Burt," Carol smiled after Kurt and Burt beamed.

"Yeah, I do."

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"So you finally met Carol," Blaine said as Kurt drove them to Wes' house.

"Yes," Kurt nodded.

"And you went all protective on your dad and told her not to hurt him?" Blaine asked.

"Are you going somewhere with this?" His boyfriend asked.

"No, just wanted to make sure I have all the facts," Blaine grinned cheekily. "You're adorable, you know."

Kurt rolled his eyes but flushed happily. "She has a son. Our age."

"Really? What's his name?" Blaine asked.

"Finn. He goes to McKinley," Kurt said, shuddering a little. He had heard stories from Wes and David's girlfriends about a cheerleading coach from there. She sounded awful and Kurt was so glad that he no longer had to go to public school.

"Wow," Blaine hummed, "Didn't see that coming."

Kurt released one hand from the wheel and smacked Blaine's thigh. "Don't be rude."

"I'm not," Blaine protested. "I seriously didn't think she would have a son. Looks like a match made in heaven." Kurt pulled up to Wes's house and parked on the street. He shut the engine off and slipped off his seatbelt, turning in his seat to face his boyfriend. "Are you OK?"

"Dad seemed really happy," Kurt smiled, "and Carol's nice."

"Do you know if you'll be meeting Finn soon?" Blaine asked.

Kurt shrugged. "Dad said he didn't want me meeting Carol until they were serious and I guess I met her today. I guess we'll meet him soon."

"We?" Blaine asked with a smile.

"Of course we," Kurt grinned, taking Blaine's hands. "You're my boyfriend. I love you and they'll have to know you. You're always around."

Blaine laughed and pulled Kurt into a sweet kiss. They pulled back gently and beamed at each other. "Love you," Blaine beamed.

"Love you, too," Kurt smiled back, "and I want you to be there when we are introduced to Finn. I need you there."

"I'll be there," Blaine promised. "You don't need to worry about that."

"I don't know what I would do without you," Kurt whispered and Blaine stroked his cheek lovingly. "I love you so much."

Blaine leant forward and captured Kurt's lips with his and his boyfriend inhaled his scent, melting into the kiss. Blaine pulled back softly and smiled at him.

"I love you, Kurt. So much," Blaine smiled. "We better go in before they start assuming we're going at in the car."

Kurt blushed but nodded. They slipped out and grabbed their bags before heading into the house.

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When they got the next day, Burt was waiting for them.

"Hey guys, I want to talk to you," Burt said, ushering the boys inside. Kurt frowned and looked at Blaine, who shrugged in response. The two of them curled up on the couch and Burt sat in his chair opposite them, leaning forward.

"You OK, Dad?" Kurt asked.

"Carol and I want you and Finn to meet," Burt announced and Kurt's eyes grew wide and he smiled. "I wanted to know how you felt about this."

"I'd like to meet him," Kurt assured him.

"Blaine?" Burt asked and Blaine's eyes widened with surprise.

"Uh – yeah. I'd like to meet him," Blaine smiled and Kurt squeezed his hand tightly.

"Carol's talking to Finn tonight but we'd like to do it soon, although we want you all to be comfortable with this," Burt explained, "You too, Blaine. You're family," Blaine smiled brightly at Burt, who grinned back at him. "After all, you'll be my son in-law one day."

Both boys blushed bright red at this but shifted closer to one another, linking their fingers together and smiling shyly at each other. Burt chuckled at the two of them and leaned back in his chair. "So how was the party?" He asked.

"David ended up on the roof again," Kurt answered.

"We're still not sure how he got up there," Blaine mused. "It's really high and there was no ladder in sight."

Burt chuckled and shook his head.

"He sleep walks," Kurt shrugged.

"You sleep shop," Blaine countered and Kurt scowled at him.

"I did that once," he huffed.

"Yeah and nearly over shot the limit on my credit card," Burt grumbled and Kurt blushed, hiding his face in the sleeve of Blaine's jacket.

Blaine chuckled and wrapped an arm around his boyfriend, rubbing his back.

"Oh before I forget. I'm going to take Finn to a baseball game and Carol wants to go shopping with you, Kurt," Burt said and Kurt beamed, lifting his head.

"I can go shopping," Kurt told him and Blaine chuckled as his enthusiasm.

Burt beamed. "Great. I'll let her know."

"Thanks Dad," Kurt smiled, "For talking with me about this."

"You're welcome kid," Burt smiled and the boys beamed back.

"Well Blaine has to help me re-arrange my room," Kurt announced and Blaine winced.

"How did you get him to agree to that?" Burt asked, incredulously.

"We were playing cards at Wes'," Blaine answered mournfully. "I made a bet with Kurt and he won."

Burt laughed as Kurt dragged Blaine down to his room.

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A few weeks later, the date was set where the two families would meet and their lives would start. The rest – you could say – was history.