"You came back," Lily gasped, eyes wide in disbelief.

"We pinky promised," Kurt beamed at her and Lily clapped her hands together, smiling brightly.

"Lily, how would you like to go home with Kurt and Blaine today?" Jess asked sweetly.

Lily squealed and hugged Blaine tighter, reaching out to wrap her arms around Kurt as well. The three adults laughed and Jess hurried to get the paper work. They had collected Lily's things, which hadn't taken very long seeing as there weren't very many, and then they had taken her home. Lily had gazed in wonder as they reached the house, her eyes huge. Blaine and Kurt held hands as they watched Lily looked around her new home.

"Would you like to see your room?" Kurt asked and Lily nodded eagerly. Kurt held out his hand and Lily took it easily, letting Kurt lead her to her new room. She took a step inside, eyes wide as she surveyed her new room. Her bed spread had a huge picture of The Lion King printed on it and there were toys scattered everywhere.

"What do you think?" Blaine asked after a few moments of stunned silence.

"This is all for me?" Lily asked, eyes wide.

"Yep," Kurt beamed and Lily squealed as she ran to the bed, jumping on it. Kurt and Blaine laughed, watching her with a fond smile, arms wound tightly around each other.

It had taken a few days for Lily to settle in. She was shy at first but was slowly coming out of her shell. Kurt couldn't help but see the similarities in Lily and Blaine. She had his child-like sense of adventure and shared some of his looks.

Kurt got a shock when one morning he was making them all breakfast and Lily had come running in. "Daddy! Help me," Lily squealed as Blaine came chasing after her.

Blaine had nearly tripped over his feet and stared at Kurt with wide eyes. "Traitor!" He accused, pointing a finger at Kurt who looked gobsmacked, his face the picture of innocence.

Lily hid behind Kurt's legs, peeking between them, a huge grin on her face. "What's going on?" Kurt asked, managing to find his voice.

"Daddy's trying to tickle me," Lily laughed and Blaine beamed widely, Kurt mirroring his expression.

"Oh, you mean like this?" Kurt asked and bent down to tickle Lily. She let out a squeal and dashed away.

Blaine laughed and Kurt beamed. "She called us Dad," Blaine grinned, pulling Kurt close.

"I know," Kurt breathed and leant down to kiss Blaine.

They heard giggling and looked round to see Lily peeking around the edge of the bench.

Blaine grinned and dashed after Lily, her laughter echoing around the house. Kurt leant against the kitchen bench, his heart palpitating erratically with joy. He turned and laughed as he saw Blaine grinning widely, Lily slung over his shoulder.

Now that Lily was theirs, all they had to do was tell the family. Annie would be furious that they hadn't informed her immediately but over the moon about having a granddaughter. Both Edward and Burt would be so proud of them. Kurt just wished his mother was alive to see her granddaughter.

While Lily was having a nap, Kurt and Blaine rang the family to tell them their news. Kurt wasn't sure how they had kept it a secret for so long, but somehow they had managed it.

"Hello?" Burt answered.

"Hi Dad," Kurt beamed, curling up against Blaine on the couch.

"Kurt! How are you?" Burt asked, voice brightening immediately.

"I'm good, Dad. How are you doing? Keeping to your diet I hope," Kurt said sternly and he could practically hear his dad rolling his eyes. Even after all these years, he still badgered him about his diet.

"Yeah, yeah," Burt muttered darkly.

"How is everyone else?" Kurt asked.

"Yeah, we're all good. Finn's excited about the wedding," Burt answered.

Unfortunately, Finn and Rachel hadn't made it. Rachel had pulled away as she studied Broadway theatre in college and eventually she had broken it off with Finn. Although devastated, Finn had finished his coaching course and moved back to Ohio, grabbing a job at a school. He had met a beautiful woman, Stacey, and they had been together for three years before they had finally announced that they were engaged to be married.

"That's good," Kurt smiled as Blaine wrapped an arm around his husband's neck and Kurt snuggled into his side.

"Yeah, actually everyone's here," Burt said, "Annie and Edward too. They're helping me with the books for the garage."

"Oh, put me on speaker," Kurt instructed and waited patiently for Burt to obey.

"Hi guys!" their voices floated out of the receiver.

"Hi!" Blaine yelled in reply and they laughed.

"How are you dears?" Carol asked.

"We're fabulous," Kurt replied with an audible smile. "Actually we have some news."

"Blaine's going on tour?" Edward asked, voice brimming with pride.

"No Dad," Blaine chuckled. "Not yet."

"Kurt's doing a fashion shoot?" Finn guessed.

"No," Kurt replied, laughing, "but hopefully soon."

"What is it?" Burt asked impatiently.

Kurt and Blaine grinned at each other and Kurt took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself. "Congratulations, Dad. You are a grandpa," he told them breathlessly.

There was silence on the other end and Kurt looked worriedly at Blaine. "Guys? You there?" Blaine asked after a few moments.

"What did you just say?" Annie asked, voice abnormally high with excitement.

"We adopted a little girl. Her name's Lily," Blaine beamed. "She's so beautiful."

Annie screamed along with Carol, meaning that Kurt and Blaine could barely make out what anyone else was saying.

"When?" Burt demanded loudly.

"A couple of weeks ago," Kurt replied. "We didn't tell you until she was completely settled and we were sure that this was a permanent thing."

"Why didn't you tell us you were thinking of adopting?" Carol asked, sounding hurt.

"We didn't want to get your hopes up – and our own, for that matter –" Blaine explained, "just in case we couldn't. The more people we told, the more people we were disappointing if things didn't work out."

"Oh boys, congratulations!" Annie squealed. "Send pictures immediately. When do we get to meet her?"

"When are you free?" Kurt asked.

"Expect us early next week," Burt told them and Kurt and Blaine grinned. "I'm so proud of you, boys."

"Thanks Dad," Kurt smiled, sniffing slightly.

"Thanks Burt," Blaine replied appreciatively. "I'll email you the pictures now."

Blaine got up, untangling himself from Kurt and hurrying to get his laptop.

"That's awesome dudes," Finn said and Kurt rolled his eyes. Even after all this time, Finn still hadn't dropped his teenage habits.

"Thank you," Kurt chuckled. "I can't wait for you to meet her. She's perfect."

"We can't wait to meet her," Edward told them, voice thick with emotion.

"I sent the pictures," Blaine said, sitting back down on the sofa next to his husband.

"I got them," Annie said breathlessly and then squealed. "She's gorgeous."

Blaine and Kurt beamed at each other, leaning in for a kiss. They only pulled away when Carol spoke up. "Oh boys, we can't wait to meet her."

"Daddy?"

Both Blaine and Kurt whipped around and saw Lily standing there shyly, rubbing her eyes blearily, hair ruffled. Blaine grinned and patted his lap, Lily hurrying over to him. Blaine lifted her up onto his lap easily and she snuggled into his chest.

"We have to go," Kurt said, smiling at Lily. "We'll talk to you later."

"Ok, bye boys," they chorused and Kurt hung up.

"Did you have a good nap?" Blaine asked and Lily nodded.

"Who were you talking to?" She asked, peering up at her two dads.

"Your grandparents and your uncle," Kurt answered.

"Oh," Lily said, though it was evident that she didn't really understand.

"They're your family too," Blaine explained and Lily brightened immediately.

"They're coming to visit next week," Kurt smiled. "Would you like that?"

Lily nodded eagerly and Blaine chuckled. "I'm hungry," Lily admitted, looking up at Kurt hopefully.

"I'll make you something. Do you want to help?" Kurt asked, smiling when Lily nodded. Blaine lifted her off his lap and Kurt took her hand, leading her into the kitchen, Blaine watching them go with a fond expression. He couldn't believe how easily Lily fitted in with them. She was adorable and both he and Kurt loved her so much.

At first they had been worried that she may not adjust well to the sudden change, but they had been pleasantly surprised. Lily had slotted into their routine easily and she was happy to live with them. She played with all her toys for hours on end and often followed them around the house adoringly.

While Kurt sketched on his designs, Lily would sit with him, colouring in her own book. She would watch Blaine with awe as he fiddled around on his guitar. It was like she was a missing puzzle piece that both Kurt and Blaine hadn't realized they were missing.

Blaine slowly got up and went to the kitchen. He leant against the bench, and smiled at the two most important people in his life adoringly. Kurt had Lily on his hip, holding her as he made her some fairy bread. Lily giggled and sprinkled hundreds and thousands onto the bread, most of them landing on the kitchen counter. Kurt, feeling Blaine's gaze, looked up and smiled his beautiful smile at him. Blaine grinned back and Lily licked her lips. Kurt lowered her to the ground and she bounced on her feet in anticipation.

"OK, here you go," Kurt said, putting the fairy bread on a plate and handing it to Lily carefully. "Go sit at the table, OK?"

"'K," Lily grinned and carefully walked to the table. As she reached it, she smiled at her own accomplishment of getting there without dropping her plate.

"Do you want anything, Blaine?" Kurt asked, smiling softly at his husband.

"No, I've got everything I need," Blaine grinned and Kurt cocked his head to one side, but smiled back happily. Yeah, they had everything they would ever need.