Kurt stopped at the desk and retrieved two passes for himself and Blaine’s mom and met her at the elevator. The elevators were all on the top floor of the hospital and took their time coming down. Just as the elevators swung open a third person had appeared flushed and out of breath. It was Dave. Hi said Kurt as he walked into the elevator. Hi yourself said Dave with a breathy chuckle. Hannah stepped forward and pressed the 6 button and up they went.

The 6th floor

The elevators slid open on the sixth floor which was abuzz with activity. The lights were lower on this floor than the lobby Dave noticed. There were sleeping people in the room marked Extended Family waiting room. Hannah and Kurt had turned towards the left hand side of the two hallways and had stopped. Mr Anderson was approaching them at a fast pace. His expression and pace caused Kurt’s knees to buckle and had it not been for Dave’s quick reflexes Kurt would have crashed into the floor. Dave caught Kurt around his waist as his knees gave way and led him and Blaine’s mom into the waiting area where two people lay sleeping on one side. One person Kurt knew they had met the day before the other he didnt know. Dave led the pair over to an abandoned corner and sat them down as Mr Anderson approached and sat across from them.

The bad news

Mr Anderson sat studying a loose strand of carpet for several seconds before looking up into the three faces that stared back at him on bated breath. Slowly Mr Anderson began recounting the activities of the past two hours. Blaine stopped breathing around 2:15 this morning and he’s now on a ventilator. Right now he is stable but he is very critical. He also has pneumonia and is very sick right now. He is on antibiotics and is resting comfortably said Ken. The doctors are uncertain right now as to what his recovery will be. Only time will tell. Ken baby take me to my baby boy he needs his mommy with him cried Hannah. Hold on Blainey mommy is coming. At that The Anderson’s left the area. Dave reached and put an arm across Kurt’s back and gave him a gentle squeeze as he hoisted him to his feet. Come on Kurt as he motioned towards the doorway lets go see Blaine.

Back in the hallway

David slowly walked along the hall way with Kurt in the same direction he had seen Blaine’s dad come from 15 minutes earlier. The walk was painfully quiet for the first couple of minutes before Kurt abruptly turned off into the men’s room. Oh ok sorry should have asked Kurt. I’m sorry said Dave. Its okay. I don’t need to go. Just need a second to gather myself Kurt replied as he splashed water on his face. Take your time Dave said leaning against the door. Thanks Kurt said rather weakly as he dropped the paper towels he had dried his hands and face with into the trash can. I’m ready lets go see how Blaine is said Kurt. The rest of the walk was in silence to Blaine’s room.