December 19th, 2015

Cassidy was sitting in one of the chairs and staring at the door. Kurt looked over at her, "You know staring at the door isn't going to make Jeremy come here any faster."

"I know," Cassidy slumped in the chair, "How much longer now?"

Kurt rolled his eyes and looked over at the clock, "He still has five minutes to get here."

Cassidy grumbled, "I've never had a friend this late before."

"He isn't late," Kurt said, "You are just used to them always being early."

"Well, who isn't excited to spend time with me?" Cassidy asked him.

Kurt could only laugh and then there was a knock at the door. While Cassidy ran over to the door, Kurt walked up behind her. She opened the door and there stood Jeremy and his father. Jeremy was a small boy, he had sandy blonde hair that was longer, but barely touched his shoulders.

"Hello," Kurt smiled at him.

"Hi Jeremy," Cassidy said excitedly, "Hi Mr. Rodgers," she giggled.

"Hi Mr. Kurt," Jeremy said giving him a small wave.

"Can we go play in my room now?" she looked up at Kurt.

"Sure go on ahead," Kurt waved his hand.

Jeremy let out a laugh as Cassidy pulled him into her room.

"Busy kids," Jeremy's father said, "Sorry, I'm Alex. I don't think we've met before," he held out his hand.

Kurt shook his head, "No, you met Blaine though. Would you like to come in for a bit. I have nothing to do except worrying about my parents coming home for Christmas."

Alex looks as if he is in his mid-thirties. His black hair is cut short and is wearing a hat on his head just as Kurt's dad always does. "Actually I was hoping to talk to you about Jeremy."

"That's fine," Kurt said letting Alex walk by and pull his jacket off. "Let me hang that up for you," he hung the coat up.

Alex was wearing a casual business outfit. "I know I met Blaine before, he is her older brother right?"

"Yeah," Kurt nodded as they walked into the kitchen, "Would you like something to drink. I have coffee, tea, soda?"

"Coffee is fine," Alex sat down at the small table.

Kurt smiled as he set up the coffee maker, "And yes, Blaine is Cassidy's older brother."

"And that makes you?" Alex asked a bit unsure.

"I am Blaine's fiance," Kurt said sitting down, "But we already decided that we are family. It was a long conversation," he laughed. He then looked over at Alex waiting for some type of uncomfortable-ness but he seemed.

"That's good," Alex nodded his head, "Family is always good."

Kurt nodded his head and the coffee maker was finished, "It's done," he stood up and got to cups down. "Blaine got me this for Christmas two years ago. It makes the coffee so fast."

"Late riser?" Alex asked him.

Kurt laughed shaking his head, "No, actually he is. I think he got it more for himself." He poured to cups, "Do you like anything in yours?"

"No, it's just fine like that," Alex said.

"Alright," Kurt set a cup in front of him and walked over to the fridge taking out the cream pouring some into his cup.

"Is that hazelnut?" Alex asked him. Kurt looked over at him a with smile, "I'll take some then."

Kurt walked over and handed the cream to Alex. He then put it back in the fridge and there was a burst of giggles coming from the bedroom. "Oh and don't worry they aren't watching television in there."

"That's fine," Alex said taking a drink, "So you and Blaine been together for long?"

"Actually," Kurt smiled and took a drink, "We have our fourth anniversary coming up in…oh in about three days."

"Wow," Alex looked a bit taken back, "You two met in high school or something?"

"We did," Kurt said to him, "Our senior year, Cassidy and Blaine moved and well it took us a few months, but we got there."

"Sounds like Clarisse and I," Alex gave a sad smile.

Kurt scrunched his face, "Who is Clarisse?"

"Clarisse was Jeremy's mother," Alex looked down at the coffee in his cup, "She actually left us this past summer, it's sort of why Jeremy stopped talking."

"Oh, that's just awful," Kurt said, not sure exactly what to say.

"I should have known it was coming," Alex gave a shrug. "The late nights and sometimes she wouldn't even come home. It was hard. To tell you the truth it was easier when she finally left because then I knew."

Kurt didn't know what to say. The person he had ever known with someone whose parents literally left them, was Puck and his dad.

"I just wanted to thank you," Alex looked up at Kurt, "I think Cassidy is the best thing to happen to him. He isn't the same, but he is talking more now."

"That's all Cassidy," Kurt waved a hand. "She is quite the spirit herself."

Alex nodded his head, "I noticed."

"Blaine raised her," Kurt said, "I know he doesn't like to take all the credit, but he did. Their parents died when Cassidy was only three and Blaine was fifteen."

"Wow," Alex said surprised, "I wouldn't have guessed. Well, since you came along I guess they haven't been on their own?"

"Oh no," Kurt laughed, "My family practically adopted after their first visit. It was before Blaine and I were even together too. I knew even if we didn't get together, we would be in each others lives."

Alex just stared at Kurt, "You are awfully smart for being so young."

"You can thank my dad for that," Kurt winked over at him.

The door opened and Blaine stepped inside, "Oh hello, I guess this explains why you weren't answering your phone." He walked over and gave Kurt a kiss on the cheek and held out his hand towards Alex, "It's nice to see you again."

"You too," Alex shook his hand, "I should get going now. I start work soon."

"Oh that's fine," Kurt stood up, "You said his grandmother would be coming to pick him up?"

"Yes she will," Alex said with a nod as he reached for his coat.

"Well I'll be here," Blaine said to him, "This one has the late shift tonight," he points to Kurt.

Alex zipped up his coat, "Thanks for having him. I will see you both later then," and slipped out the door.

Blaine felt Kurt slip his arms around his waist, he turned his head, "Are you alright?" he asked him.

Kurt sighed leaning his chin on Blaine's shoulder, "Yeah, I just love you."

"I love you too," Blaine smiled.

"Want to help make dinner?" Kurt asked him.

Blaine nodded, "That sounds like fun."

They worked together and made dinner. Blaine walked down the hall and into Cassidy's room, "Hey you two."

"Hello Mr. Blaine," Jeremy said quietly.

Cassidy looked up, "Blaine! Look what we made!"

Blaine looked at the Lego city the two had made, "Wow, that's nice." He was always surprised over Jeremy's soft voice, while Cassidy was loud. "I just wanted to let you two know that dinner is ready."

"Is it the chicken penne with cheese sauce?" Cassidy asked excitedly.

"I believe that's what you asked for," Blaine smiled at her.

Cassidy turned towards Jeremy, "It's one of my favorites, let's clean up quick."

"Okay," Jeremy nodded his head and followed Cassidy out of her room.

Blaine walked out and found Kurt setting the table, "The children are aware of our dining hour."

"Really Blaine?" Kurt asked him with a laugh.

"Blaine is always silly like that," Cassidy explained to Jeremy, "Here you can sit in the chair next to me."

Jeremy sat down and saw that Blaine and Kurt sat down next to each other giving each other a look. He smiled to himself.