The ride to the hospital was different. Mr Anderson drove and talked to Kurt the whole time about his coming out experience and how his dad had taken it. Kurt told him his dad caught him Tina and Brittany doing the Single Ladies dance in his basement bedroom and that he had come out later that night. He told him his dad struggled with it at first but did his very best to understand and support him. It was hard though. Mr Anderson asked if Kurt was okay with him talking to his dad about it too. Kurt was and mentioned that his dad Finn Carole and much of the gang regularly attended PFLAG meetings to better understand and to support both him and Blaine. I would love to attend one with him said Mr Anderson. Cool he would gladly take you. He has said so many many times said Kurt.

Now the three were seated around Blaine’s bed. Kurt held his left hand and kissed it gently. Hey babe we are here and ready to see those beautiful eyes when you are ready said Kurt. The hand moved in Kurt’s and the eyes opened for a few seconds. Well hi said Kurt. That fast they were closed again. He is trying to come back and will be back with us soon enough said Hannah. Kurt’s stomach made a terrible sound as she spoke. Oh goodness she said you need to eat honey. Yeah I do said Kurt and sorry that was painfully loud. Quite alright said Ken. You stay here Kurt we will be right back with some food. If he wakes up he is gonna want you more than me right now said Mr Anderson painfully.

Kurt sat alone in the room watching some Christmas special on tv. Kurt thought to himself these things are all so cheesy. Then he remembered his senior year. They had made one for Pbs and it had run every year since then. Kurt flipped the channel to Pbs and sure enough A Gleeful Christmas was coming on. Why not Kurt thought. Blaine loved watching this cheesy thing and it indeed was cheesy. Full of bad acting and silly songs but it was them after all and it had been a lot of fun making it. Blaine had even burned it to dvds and gave it to every one for Christmas that year.

The door opened to Blaine’s room. That was fast Kurt thought turning his gaze to the door. He saw his own Dad instead. Hi Dad Kurt exclaimed how was the shop. Its fine just busy today. How is our boy asked Burt. He is well. They are weaning him down off the sedation. He should wake up soon said Kurt. That’s great any chance he will be home for Christmas asked Burt. They haven’t said. He is still sick and healing said Kurt. One can hope though. Kurt would you like a break. I can sit for awhile to let you go eat or use the bathroom said Burt. Yes please Dad. I could use a bathroom break in the worst of ways said Kurt. The Anderson’s are gone now for food and will bring me something back. Okay good said Burt. Hey how did the rest of the video shoot go. Dad you will have to see it. You wouldn’t believe if I told you and Mr Anderson wants to talk to you alone said Kurt. Be right back I promise said Kurt as he left the room.

when Kurt returned a few minutes later Mrs Anderson was back at the bedside where Kurt had been. Where did my dad go asked Kurt. He is with Ken. Dad stuff is all he said said Hannah. Wow ok said Kurt. Blaine’s eyes fluttered open again. Kurt saw the faintest glimmer of life in them. He is almost back said Kurt. Blaine sleep baby get your rest okay. I am right here though. The soft hazel eyes blinked twice then closed. He really is trying to come around smiled Kurt. Oh here sit and eat you need to keep your strength up said Hannah. Thank you Kurt said taking the take out box for Hannah.

Burt and Mr Anderson conversation

So I hear you want to talk to me asked Burt? Yes something happened today and so I hear your the man to go to for this kind of thing said Kenneth. What kind of thing asked Burt. Understanding and accepting a gay son said Kenneth. Well yeah ok I suppose said Burt. What brought this on? Honestly hearing these kids talk about all the things Blaine has done for them and how he accepted them all in spite of faults or differences. I need my son to want me again. Sitting there remembering all the fun we used to have and hadn’t since I rejected him when he came out to me has just about killed me. I was terrible to him and I do not expect him to just forgive me. I wouldn’t if I was him sobbed Kenneth. Ken here is the thing. Blaine and I have talked many times about you. He wants nothing more than for you to accept him for who he is. He loves you and has told me that many times. He doesn’t expect you to be like I am. He just wants you to tell him you love him for who he is and to stop trying to fix him up with your associates daughters said Burt. I want to do that. It hurts too much not having him in my life. These past three days have been eye opening. Blaine loves soo many people and they love him and don’t care he is gay. I want to be like that for Blaine and for Kurt. Kurt mentioned PFLAG meetings said Ken. Of course he would said Burt. He started the PFLAG chapter at Mckinley for the students there and I started one here in Lima. Would you like to attend a meeting asked Burt? Yes I would well we meet on the first and third Thursday every month. You are more than welcome to come anytime said Burt. Thank you. We should head back in said Kenneth.

Blaine’s room.

Hey came the two patriarchs from the door. How is he. He is great. He has had his eyes open three more times and hes grunted twice said Kurt. Wow he is really trying to get back to you Kurt said Mr Anderson. Wait what said Kurt as Mr Anderson put his arm around Kurt’s shoulders. Welcome to the family son. Okay Kurt said what happened out there he said pointing to the door. Lets just say I have accepted my son for who he is and for who he loves. He loves you so much and I need to embrace that now before I lose him completely said Kenneth. Whoa thought Kurt as his knees buckled and his butt hit the arm of the chair then dropped into the chair. Hannah lets go its almost 10pm. Lets leave the boys and get some rest. Right behind you called Burt. Alright see you back at the house said Mr Anderson as he smiled back at Kurt and Blaine.

The door closed and Burt pointed at Blaine and said look Kurt. There was two tears running down Blaine’s cheeks. He heard what his dad said. Oh my goodness said Kurt. The eyes were closed again. Wow said Kurt what a day. Indeed it was so I hear said Burt. You okay for the night Kurt. Yeah I am fine there’s a vending machine and atm down the hall if I need anything said Kurt. Go get some rest I will call should anything change. Bye kiddo see you in the morning. I will stop in with some fresh clothes in the morning smiled Burt. Thanks goodnight dad said Kurt. Burt left after that.

The news was now on and Kurt had no interest in it. He was suddenly very tired. The day had been emotionally draining after all. Kurt took the bed chair and laid it flat and flopped down on it to watch tv. Within minutes though the tv was watching Kurt.