I guess the day we met is a good starting place said Kurt. I was sent by the guys to spy on Dalton. So I did. I stuck out like a sore thumb that day. As much as I tried to blend in with the crowd of boys I didn’t and it was painfully obvious. Blaine responded with a smile and say well next time don’t forget your jacket new kid and then he took me to the Warblers Hall for an impromptu performance. Blaine lead the group in an amazing version of Katy Perry’s Teenage dream. I was spellbound the whole performance. The way they moved and sang was so fluid. We had coffee afterwards and I promptly made a fool of myself by asking if every one in the school was gay. Blaine was but Wes and David who had joined us were not. All I could think is good job Kurt you look like an idiot.

However Blaine still talked to me and was an amazing friend and made the transition to Dalton so much easier. He was a bright spot in the year for me. He never ceased to amaze me either from the kiss the day after Pavoratti had died to telling me he loved me at the Lima Bean after our disastrous performance at Nationals that year. Then the day he came to Mckinley I don’t know what was hotter the way he was dressed or his solo either way I was glad he was there. I missed not seeing him at school every day since I had left Dalton.

Then we won Nationals thanks to Blaine’s voice. He sang us right into our first title. Then the time came for me to graduate and head off to New York alone. He kept saying its just for a year then I am coming too. Which he did and as Finn and Rachel both said he was sneaky and surprised me. The past year has been amazing having Blaine there. He performed in the Thanksgiving parade with the theater group he had been working with. He looked amazing on Tv. He really loves to perform and plan things.

Blaine however hates when plans go awry. I saw that first hand my last summer in Lima before college. Blaine had planned a romantic outing to the lake for a picnic dinner under the stars. The weather had other plans and poured rain on us. Blaine tried very hard to not be let down and upset over the ruined meal but you could tell he was upset. Then his car got a flat tire on the way home and it took my dad over two hours to get there to us. I could have changed the tire but Blaine didn’t have a spare. It seemed the gods were after Blaine that night cause everything to go wrong. We were in the middle of no where in the dark and alone. Then Blaine added a new problem to the mix. He had to use the bathroom and didn’t want to go into the woods. He ended up doing just that right before my dad arrived as he said he was about to soak his car and that simply could not happen. It was dubbed the disaster date by Blaine but to me it was perfect. The rain got the gel out of Blaine’s hair and the wet shirt well I wont go there out of respect but it was perfect. I was with Blaine and that was all that mattered to me. It is still all that matters to me.

I have seen Blaine at his very best and at his worst. I have seen him cry and laugh. I have seen him hurting and happy. I have seen him strong and weak. He has taught me that true strength comes when we allow ourselves to be weak and vulnerable. He has also taught me that the measure of a man is what is in his heart. My dad said it but Blaine showed it to me more. Blaine has touched every life in this room in some way or another. Some in ways I didn’t even know about. It is amazing the impact one small person can make. In Blaine’s case he didn’t even know he was making it I assure you. He will love this video.

Nick walked on to the stage its not done yet. We have one more thing to add. Rory appeared beside him. Please sit down Kurt unless you need a bathroom break first said Rory. I’m fine Kurt replied taking his seat.

Nick and Rory’s song

The music started playing and right away Kurt recognized it. He and Rachel had sung it on a real Broadway stage years earlier. what a song to dedicate to Blaine he thought. This was a very fitting tribute. Kurt especially liked the fact that it was being sung by one guy from the warblers and one from The New Directions. It was perfect and a great song to bring the two groups together as one with thought Kurt.

For good from Wicked

(Nick): Im limitedJust look at me - Im limited And just look at you You can do all I couldn’t do, Glinda So now it’s up to you For both of us - now it’s up to you…

(Rory):I’ve heard it said That people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led To those who help us most to grow If we let them And we help them in return Well, I don’t know if I believe that’s true But I know I’m who I am today Because I knew you…
Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes a sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? But because I knew you I have been changed for good

(Nick): It well may be That we will never meet again In this lifetime So let me say before we part So much of me Is made from what I learned from you You’ll be with me Like a handprint on my heart And now whatever way our stories end I know you have re-written mine By being my friend…
Like a ship blown from its mooring By a wind off the sea Like a seed dropped by a skybird In a distant wood Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? But because I knew you
(Rory): Because I knew you
(Both):I have been changed for good
(Nick): And just to clear the air I ask forgiveness For the things I’ve done you blame me for
(Rory): But then, I guess we know There’s blame to share
(Both):And none of it seems to matter anymore
(Rory): Like a comet pulled from orbit As it passes a sun Like a stream that meets a boulder Halfway through the wood
(Nick): Like a ship blown from its mooring By a wind off the sea Like a seed dropped by a bird in the wood
(Both):Who can say if I’ve been Changed for the better? I do believe I have been Changed for the better
(Rory): And because I knew you…
(Nick): Because I knew you…
(Both):Because I knew you…I have been changed for good…

Blaine because we know you they sang we are changed for good.

The song ended and the room was yet again in tears. The third time today Kurt thought. He pulled his phone out of his coat pocket and saw it was just before 5pm. Oh fuck a missed call from the hospital.

Be right back the hospital called me Kurt announced as he fled the theater the Anderson’s running behind him they had missed a call each as well. There was a voice mail too Kurt saw. I will check it later. Once in the lobby he dialed his phone and called the hospital. I.C.U. This is Jennifer. Oh thank goodness hi Jennifer its Kurt you guys called us. What’s wrong with Blaine sputtered Kurt. Nothing is wrong just letting you guys know they started backing off on his sedation said Jennifer. By tomorrow as long as nothing changes he will be awake said Jennifer. Oh that’s great. I am on my way shortly said Kurt. Okay see you then. Im sure he misses you said Jennifer.

Kurt ended his call and saw the looks on Blaine’s parents face. They had heard the same thing he had apparently. Blaine’s mom grabbed Kurt in a huge wet hug. He’s coming back to us baby. Our Blaine is coming back cried Hannah. Lets make sure they are done we all need to get to the hospital and see Blaine said Ken. Artie had just walked up. Hey whats wrong you guys fled like someone had a gun in your back or something said Artie. Oh no nothing like that said Kurt. They are backing off on the sedation medicine. Blaine will be waking up soon said Kurt. Its great news. Sorry we didn’t mean to scare anyone said Hannah. Are you done with us? Can we go see Blaine asked Kurt? Oh sure go for it smiled Artie. The rest we can handle without you see you later. Let everyone know the good news and get someone to drive my car back please said Kurt. I will. You know that. Now go said Artie as he took Kurt’s keys. Thanks and bye said Kurt as he left the building.