Artie’s voice spoke from the Tv screen. Yesterday a terrible thing happened to us. What we may not know for a very long time but one of our very best friends was hurt. Blaine this is for you we love you and we hope to have you back in the fold and singing with us again very soon The real Mike reached back and said glad your back man up to Blaine with a smile. Thanks whispered Blaine as he touched Mike’s hand. A group picture splashed onto the screen. It was recent too. Everyone but Kurt and Blaine were in it. When was that photo taken asked Kurt. Last Wednesday said Dave. Figgans took it for us now shhh. Another photo flashed up. It was Kurt and Blaine and they were in Warbler hall. They were asleep on the sofa in there. WESLEY MONTGOMERY yelled Blaine. I told you to burn that picture. I so didn’t smiled Wes. Clearly yelled Blaine. Stop yelling shot Mr Anderson and its a cute pic of you boys. Its embarrassing shot Blaine. Dave saw why the second the words fell from Blaine’s mouth. Blaine had a tent pitched in his school slacks. Kurt sat clueless as to why it was a bad shot. He thought they looked cute and it was right before Regionals. They had fallen asleep after hours of practicing Candles by Hey Monday. Not like anything weird had happened then he saw it and smacked Blaine lightly on the shoulder. Ouch what did I do said Blaine as he looked up. That Kurt smiled at the screen just as the picture changed. This one was of a very young Blaine. He looked to be around 2 or 3 years old. Oh my god yelled Blaine really mom. Yes really she smiled at him. That picture was from the first time Blainers had used the potty. God Blaine groaned has he sank into Kurt’s side. Artie’s voice came back on. Blaine this video is for you. This is our way (the group picture reappeared) of showing you how much you are loved and are missed right now. You complete this group of outsiders outcasts and well losers. We love you and want you back with us real soon. Get better real soon we want to hear you sing again. Another picture flashed up. It was another of a very young Blaine. This one he was about 4 or 5 years old. The caption read mommy’s little performer. Blaine had a mic in his hand and appeared to be belting out some song. Blaine smiled at the photo as his Mom’s voice came in over the picture. The guitar music faded out as she spoke.

From the day Blaine was born he was destined for great things. He walked at 10 months and started playing music by the time he was two. He loved performing and he was good at it. I even put him in pageants and he won most of them. He always wanted to sing and play his guitar or keyboard. From a very early age he loved music so we put him into whatever lessons he wanted. He thrived in all areas except sports. He just wasn’t athletic at all. He did do well with fencing and polo but they never made him happy like music did. He also loved the theater so we took him to audition after audition some he got some he didn’t. He never got upset over not getting a part either. He knew it was part of how the theater worked. As he entered middle school he started to change as most kids do. A few months after Blaine turned 13 he approached me one afternoon after school and said Mom I need to tell you something you may not like but please don’t hate me for it. He said it is what I am. Blaine never cried ever and there were tears in his eyes that day. Blaine finally swallowed his pride and said Mom I am gay. I told him to wait to tell his dad until he was older. He said no and demanded to do it at dinner. Which he did. That was the first time Ken had ever struck Blaine. He slapped his face so hard I thought he had broken his nose or jaw. He yelled at Blaine and told him you are too young to know what you like. You are not some faggotty fairy. You will marry a beautiful young woman some day.

Mr Anderson shifted and said I am so sorry son please forgive me. I have dad now sshh hissed Blaine.

Then the dance happened and our worlds were forever altered. Blaine was no longer safe at Westerville High school so once he recovered from his injuries we enrolled him at Dalton on the promise to his dad that he would date only girls. He tried he really did but you could tell he was unhappy and uncomfortable in his own skin. When ever he had a girl over to the house it was awkward and uncomfortable Blaine would drink gallons of water or diet coke just so he could leave the room. I felt so terrible for him but I couldn’t say anything. We had to fake it until he was out of school and on his own.

Then He met you Kurt said Hannah. He refused to admit he liked you and even had the disaster you kids call the Gap attack. Once he knew you liked him he refused to lie anymore. He said he was out and proud and wasn’t going back into the closet for anyone. I told him fine but Kurt can’t be around when your dad is and no kissing or hand holding where people who knew his dad might see. He reluctantly agreed. Kurt made Blaine happy in ways no girl that had been to our home had. Blaine even began nursing one drink for hours just so he wouldn’t have to leave Kurt’s side.

My favorite memory of my son was seeing him cuddled up with Kurt on his bed asleep one evening. I know I should have woken them up and got Kurt out of there but it was a Friday and they looked so happy and peaceful in each others arms. Seeing Blaine smile in his sleep like that was amazing. I have pictures even. A picture from that night flashed onto the screen.

Oh geez groaned Kurt and Blaine together. Look whispered Kurt into Blaine’s ear you really do smile in your sleep.

That night I tried everything to keep him from opening that door and going into his son’s room. He would have none of it. He wanted to say goodnight. Then he saw them fully clothed hand in hand asleep on the bed. It was awful. He jerked Kurt so hard and fast out of the bed I thought he would break his arm or throw him down one. He yelled at Blaine and ordered Kurt to the living room for the rest of the night. After that Blaine rarely spoke to his father. He said he had nothing to say to him and he wasn’t going to be hit or yelled at anymore.

Then Blaine got accepted to NYADA and said he was leaving. He told his dad about it and that he would live with Kurt. This infuriated his father. He smacked Blaine across the face several times and said you will live in the dorm and behave yourself and date girls like all boys are supposed to do. Blaine yelled back one word and left. He yelled NO. Until he left for school we rarely saw him. He was at the Hummel house where he felt loved and safe and he was too. How could he not be with all of you wonderful people taking care of him. My Blainey found love and acceptance at Dalton and Mckinley. Thank you all for helping to mold Blaine into the young man he is today.

Blaine sat up and looked at his mom with tears raining down his face. Within a second he had his arms around her neck I love you so much mommy cried Blaine into her collar. I am so sorry for the pain I caused said Blaine as the tears continued falling. Thank you mom. Hannah took Blaine’s wet face in her hands and said if I could I would have in a heartbeat taken the abuse you suffered from you. I know mom shuttered Blaine but if you had I may never have met Kurt. Yes you would have smiled Ken. You two were destined to meet. What said Blaine. You heard me now sit down loads more for you to cry over said Kenneth. Blaine went and cuddled back up against Kurt.

Artie restarted the video and another picture came up as did a very familiar song. No way smiled Blaine. My rendition of Teenage Dream by Katy Perry said Blaine as his voice kicked in singing. The picture on the screen was from that day too. It was pixelated and grainy but it was the moment he and Kurt had first met. Who took that picture shot Blaine at the Warblers. I did said Jeff as he sank down into the floor and behind Nick’s back. I look like a love sick puppy in it groaned Blaine. You were shot David. I am never going to live that down am I said Blaine. Nope said Wes you went on and on about Kurt for weeks. Another picture shot up on the screen it was a picture of the Warblers Gap attack performance. Oh come on really guys snarled Blaine. Yes smiled Kurt and that picture was mine. You bastard when did you take it sneered Blaine. My secret said Kurt as the music faded and a new voice spoke. This time it was Trent speaking.

The gap attack as we dubbed it had been a huge disaster and was one that still lives on at Dalton. I should know smiled tv Trent. I am a student teacher there currently and when I graduate next year I will be teaching full time at Dalton. Yes Blaine as you said needed to happen I will be teaching Reproductive Health to incoming freshman. Kurt cringed against Blaine at the subject title. This is my memory of Blaine. Get well soon you undapper Hobbit I miss you. I am not undapper snarled Blaine at the tv. Yes you are called the whole group. When you want to be said Kurt quickly as he kissed Blaine’s cheek.

The Blaine I knew was a carefully guarded and a very well calculated person. He was also cheeky and a smartass when he wanted to be. Like this one time there at Dalton before a warbler practice he came in and rearranged all of the cushions and put whoopie cushions under every seat. The boy boobied trapped every seat but Jeff’s. He had learned well in his 2 months at Dalton. He even got pissed when he sat on his. He admitted it several days later after Jeff had gotten in trouble for it. He even suggested we do our Sectionals nude. Wes actually thought he was serious. I couldn’t believe it. Then he suggested we wear red blazers with blue piping and Wes nearly lost it on him. In the end we wore our normal blazer. Blaine was always a smartass and treaded the line Dalton had in place. He was never mean ever but he was very well calculated with the antics he pulled. Which ironically stopped the day Kurt came to Dalton. He was suddenly mr dapper. He stopped swearing and everything. None of us could believe how fast he changed his ways. The the disaster that was the gap attack happened. We all felt so bad for Blaine. Then there was a time in our World History class. We had been given a group assignment to do. I was assigned to work with Blaine. The day the project was due our teacher asked if we were ready to present ourselves to the class. Blaine looked up and said no I don’t show myself on a first date but I will present my project. All I could think is Oh my goodness that was not very dapper. Get well sooon you little undapper hobbit we miss you.

Trent of all things to remember you picked out those two. You asshole said Blaine as he leapt from the couch towards Trent. See said Trent you are an undapper little hobbit. I am not undapper damn it yelled Blaine. Yeah okay shot Wes and swearing is so dapper he said as he rolled his eyes. They are right smirked Puck and its not a bad thing. We all know that perfectly poised dapper shit was an act with you. Ugh I need to pee muttered Blaine as he left the room.

Hall bathroom

Fuck groaned Blaine. He had forgotten to drag Kurt with him for help, Oh well he would get the pants down on his own. It was work but he could do it. He wiggled them down enough to free his penis after lifting the lid and seat to the toilet when the door opened. Occupied Blaine said without looking up but stopping his flow. That hurt thought Blaine before giving in to the pain and letting go. Its just me called Kurt. Come in said Blaine. I am in smiled Kurt. I came to see if you needed any help. I got thanks said Blaine. I see that said Kurt. Are you okay? You got really upset over being called undapper asked Kurt. I pride myself on being mr prim and proper. This perfectly pulled together and perfectly poised person. Trent just shared some cheeky times and a few glimpses into a time when I wasn’t a perfectly dapper man. Its embarrassing said Blaine. No its not smiled Kurt its great. It shows us all the real you. Not the act you put on for us all grinned Kurt. There is a lot more to come. God groaned Blaine. What did you share asked Blaine. Don’t remember smiled Kurt.

Living room

Kurt and Blaine returned to find several people had left the room. Bieste answered what Kurt was thinking. Bathroom break and Carole is getting the food ready to go. Cooter just called folks are starting to arrive for dinner. Yeah smiled Blaine. I’m hungry. Your always hungry mumbled Kurt. I am not sneered Blaine. Yes you are said Kurt but its not always food your hungry for said Kurt with a wink. Pervert laughed Rachel. I so am giggled Kurt.

Carole was standing in the doorway fighting the giggles as the 5 sat talking. Guys shoes Burt said its time to go once everyone goes potty. So go potty and put your shoes on said Carole. Wes raised up and muttered go potty what am I five years old. Yes snapped Carole back. Crap she heard me groaned Wes as he got up. Yes ma’am said Wes as he got to his feet and left the room. Nick and Jeff were rolling all over the carpet in fits of laughter. I’m thirsty said Blaine to no one in particular. Come along smiled Carole I will get you something to drink. Kurt get his shoes and tell everyone kitchen now said Carole. You boys under the coffee table go potty and get your shoes now. That did it for Kurt and Shannon they both burst out laughing. Kurt you too said Carole. Come along Blaine. I will take you potty and get you a drink. After several minutes the four left got up and headed upstairs still laughing as they went.

Upstairs.

The hallway was full of bodies when Kurt and Coach Bieste appeared. Only one was doing a potty dance and that was Finn ironically. He was pacing between three doorways. You okay asked Kurt to Finn. I have pee really bad like horribly bad said Finn. Who is in my bathroom asked Kurt. David is. He had to go really really bad too and Blaine’s dad is in mine not sure who is in there said Finn as he pointed at the hall bathroom door. Just then Kurt’s bathroom door opened. Please Kurt can I use yours. I’m dying begged Finn. Go smiled Kurt I will never not allow someone in this state to not go said Kurt. Burt appeared in his door way and called next as Rachel bounded for his door way. Starting to think I need more bathrooms in this house Kurt said burt. Seems that way smiled Kurt. Carole wants everyone to get jackets and shoes on. Cooter called time to go eat. Sue turned and said not until I get a chance to potty. The word potty had Nick and Jeff falling onto the floor again in fits of laughter. Get the word out Burt said fishing Blaine’s favorite shoes from under the bed and grabbing his jacket. Where is Blaine anyway. He needs to go potty too said Burt. Down stairs with Will and Carole said Shannon. Alright chop chop guys said Burt.

The kitchen

Will sat down on the chair at the counter. He insists he doesn’t need any help he said with a sigh to Carole. His stubbornness is slowly coming back smiled Carole. You like his stubborn nature don’t you asked Will. I do said Carole. I loved the boy from the moment I first met him at Dalton. He was so sweet and genuine. Then he started seeing Kurt and we saw a whole different Blaine. A guy that tried to always have perfect manners but failed most of the time. Once that passed all that we saw was the real Blaine. A sweet but damaged little guy who wanted to be loved and accepted. The first time I saw him sleeping in bed with Kurt I saw just how fragile he really was. He held on to Kurt so hard that night almost as if he was afraid of losing him. They weren’t even officially dating yet either. Who wasn’t dating yet and when came Blaine’s voice. You and Kurt said Carole. Just sharing memories. Be right back smiled Will I need a pee break urgently.

What were you remembering asked Blaine. The first time I found you in bed asleep with Kurt. You guys had fallen asleep doing homework and you laid there holding on to Kurt for dear life. Memory serves correct you scratched him up that night said Carole. I did said Blaine and I felt so bad about that. I also thought sure you guys were gonna kill me for that. You were so cool about it though. Burt wasn’t said Burt from behind Blaine. Holy sh shoot said Blaine. You never said anything about it to me said Blaine. I did but to Kurt said Burt. That was your second sleep over without permission. It was also our last one. We asked after that said Blaine. Yes you did smiled Burt. Nothing at all happened that night despite the scratches on Kurt added Blaine. We know you cried in your sleep and yelled at someone to stop punching you. Its how we realized you were still here said Carole. Damn nightmares groaned Blaine. Feet up said Burt as he put Blaine’s shoes on. Go potty Mr Anderson smiled Burt. I just did geez groaned Blaine. Tone mister shot Burt. I’m sorry sir said Blaine as he blushed heavily.

Will returned to the room as Finn and Rachel emerged from the stairs followed by David. My turn said Carole as she left the room. Shoes guys said Burt. You too Will. Right forgot said Will as he rushed up the stairs. I have mine smiled Rachel holding up her boots. Finn however had no shoes or jacket and headed back into the chaos upstairs. David smiled smugly and held up a foot and said I am a good Warbler. I listened and put on my shoes. Want a cookie grinned Blaine voice full of sarcasm. No thank you but I am a good boy sneered David as he played with his car keys.

After 25 minutes everyone was finally in jackets and shoes and ready to go all except poor Blaine he had to pee again. Dave spoke and said we should carpool instead of taking a ton of cars. I need to pee groaned Blaine and I can’t drive anyway just tell me who I am riding with. Be right back and no Kurt I do not need help said Blaine. Thanks though. Burt spoke and said Carole, Emma, Sue, Rachel and Shannon just left and Mercedes, Santana, Quinn, Brittany, and Sugar are heading out now so its you boys we need to figure out. Sebastian and I can take Kurt and Blaine if you want said Dave. Alright grab them and go said Burt.

Mike you take Tina, Puck Finn and Artie with you. Yes sir said Mike as he bounded up stairs for his keys. Why can’t I drive demanded Finn. You have a truck and watch your tone said Burt. Sorry said Finn. Mike reappeared and said lets go to his group. Nick you have a car here right asked Burt. Yes sir so does David and Jeff and I think Trent. Mine is at the Shuesters house replied Trent. So is mine said Will but Ems is here. Do you have keys for Emma’s car asked Burt. No I sure don’t unless she left them which I doubt she did said Will. Nick you take Will, Trent, Jeff and Thad with you. David you Wes, Sam and Rory will go with me and yes David you can drive you car said Burt. Go on guys lets get going. Kurt lock up when you leave please said Burt. I will smiled Kurt.

Is Blaine okay Sebastian suddenly asked. Good question replied Kurt. Let me check on him. Be right back. No problem smiled Sebastian as he drank his coke. Something is up Sebastian said to Dave. I know and I know what said Dave and no baby I can not tell you. Just why not smirked Sebastian. I can’t okay. Dave felt the little box in his pocket with the blue bow that matched Kurt’s eyes on it. Puppy face won’t work either so stop smiled Dave.

Kurt reached and knocked on the door. Blaine he called are you okay in there. Yes I am fine said Blaine through a grunt. Be done in a minute baby. You sure your okay in there Kurt asked reaching for the knob. Yes I am fine snarled Blaine. Go back to the kitchen and find out who we are riding with. We are riding with Dave but I can send him on if you want said Kurt. No thats fine shot Blaine through another loud grunt. Are you sure your okay? You sound like your in pain said Kurt. KURT please I am fine. I’m just trying to use the bathroom snarled Blaine. Alright geez said Kurt. Several minutes later Blaine returned to the now basically deserted kitchen. Where is everyone asked Blaine. At the banquet hall said Sebastian. Where is Dave now asked Blaine. Oh upstairs he needed to pee real quick said Sebastian. Behind you smiled Dave. I had to pee while I waited on you. Ready to go. Yep said Blaine. Kurt lock up while I put him into the car smiled Dave. Okay said Kurt.