December 22nd, 2015

Cassidy sighed as she walked along with Carole and Burt. "What's the matter munchkin?" Carole asked her.

"Remember how I said I still need to get Kurt and Blaine presents?" Cassidy asked them.

"Sure," Burt shrugged, "I thought that's why we where going out together today."

"I know," Cassidy said, "I just don't know what to get them."

"How about a nice scarf for one of them?" Carole suggested.

Cassidy shook her head, "No, I think they have enough of those."

"What were you thinking?" Burt asked her.

Cassidy stood for a moment and then smiled, "I have an idea but I will need lots of help."

"Who should we enlist?" Burt laughed.

"I'll need Rachel and Santana, and even Ashley's help," Cassidy said, "I think you both too."

"How about we grab some lunch and you can tell us all about it," Carole said to her.

"Okay," Cassidy smiled.

They small group went to lunch and met back at the apartment. Blaine had an early shift along with Kurt, so they both were working that morning. It hadn't been a problem before since usually Cassidy had school, but Burt and Carole offered to watch her. Finn was out with Rachel for the day.

"There they are," Blaine smiled as they walked through the door, "Did it start snowing yet?"

"Just a little," Carole said as they started to take off their coats.

"And did you finish your Christmas shopping?" Blaine asked his sister.

Cassidy giggled with a nod, "I think so."

Blaine noticed she didn't have any bags, so he just figured his sister was up to something. "Well did you all want some coffee or hot cocoa?" he offered.

"Hot cocoa please," Cassidy said to her brother.

"Sure," Blaine said wrapping his arms around her, "Would you two like anything?"

"Some coffee would be lovely," Carole smiled at him.

Blaine nodded his head and walked into the kitchen, "Kurt should be home soon, he had a long shift today since he wanted to take of Christmas Eve and Christmas day."

"That place doesn't close on Christmas?" Burt asked surprised.

"I know," Blaine said, "I'm glad the coffee shop is closed on Christmas. One of my friends switched with me so I work tomorrow and not on Christmas eve."

"That was nice of her," Carole said.

Blaine nodded, "Yeah, she doesn't have to be at her family's house until the next day so it worked out."

"Yep, can't break our tradition," Cassidy said to them.

"Wouldn't think of it," Carole laughed.

Blaine turned on the coffee pot and set a tea kettle on the stove. "So Cassidy what did you ask for from Santa this year?" Burt asked her.

"A surprise," Cassidy shrugged, "I didn't know what to ask for since I have everything I want I think."

"You think?" Blaine asked her.

"Well I certainly won't know that I want something until I get it on Christmas," Cassidy said to him.

Blaine laughed out loud, "Oh Sissy. I'm sure whatever Santa gets you it will be perfect." He looked over at Burt and Carole giving them a wink.

Cassidy looked out the window, "The snow is starting to fall faster."

"Really?" Carole walked over, "Looks like it. Oh I hope we don't get snowed in here."

"We'll be okay if that happens," Blaine said, "We would just worry about Kurt, Finn and Rachel then."

"They won't be here?" Cassidy asked with a worried voice.

Blaine kneeled down next to her, "Honey, they will be fine. Kurt is at work and if needs to he will know where to go. Rachel and Finn are at her apartment, so they will be safe there."

"But they aren't here," Cassidy looked outside, "What if something happens to them."

"Nothing will happen," Blaine said to her, "Remember how we got snowed in at Burt and Carole's house before. It wasn't so bad was it?"

"Kurt and Finn were there," Cassidy said crossing her arms over her chest, "I'm going to check on Stormy to make sure he isn't scared." She ran down the hall.

"She doesn't handle these types of situations well?" Burt asked him.

Blaine shrugged, "I don't know. When we had that really bad storm a few months ago during the summer she freaked out a bit. I guess all kids worry like that right?" he looked over at them.

Carole nodded, "Finn used to be afraid of thunder. He would hide under a blanket and wouldn't come out until it was over."

"I know Kurt didn't like when we used to get snow in because he once saw this movie where snowmen came to life," Burt let out a laugh, "I didn't know he was awake when I turned it on."

Carole rolled her eyes at her husband, "She is just worried about you two. She wants to make sure you are all together for Christmas."

"Yeah," Blaine sighed and Cassidy walked into the room carrying her cat. "How is Stormageddon doing?"

"I think he is scared but I calmed him down," Cassidy said.

Blaine's phone started to ring and he walked over to read it on the counter, "It's Kurt." He hit the accept button, "Hi, what's going on?"

Cassidy ran over to him and was holding onto Stormy tight.

"Sure, yeah. We're fine. Stay safe honey. I love you too, bye," Blaine hung up the phone. "They aren't letting them leave the restaurant because of the winter storm warning."

"What?" Cassidy asked, "But he has to come home."

"He can't walk out in the snow and cold," Blaine told her, "Honey, if I could get Kurt home right now I would."

"He has to come home," Cassidy said starting to cry, "If he doesn't come home what will happen to him? And what about Santana and Ashley!"

"Sissy, he is safe at work. They have a generator if the power goes out and it will be warm there," Blaine explained to her, "And Santana is with some friends along with Ashley. They will all be fine."

Cassidy nodded her head, "I just want them safe."

"Me too," Blaine hugged his sister.

"I have an idea," Burt stood up, "Did you kids have a bunch of candles left over from that concert you did?"

"We do," Blaine said as he looked through one of the cupboards, "We have the long skinny ones."

Burt took the candle and a holder, "See Cassidy we will put it over here." He put the candle by the window and stroked the match on the box. Lighting the candle he pushed it closer to the window. "There."

"What will that do?" Cassidy asked him.

"See this candle will light the way for anyone who sees it," Burt explained, "If Kurt does happen to come out he will know where to go and if he stays at work we will keep it lit to know we are thinking of him or Finn, Rachel, Santana, and Ashley."

"I like that," Cassidy said leaning on the window sill, "That way if any of them gets lost they will know exactly where to go." And she stayed by the window until she drifted off to sleep.

Blaine looked over from the chair, "I think she fell asleep."

Stormageddon had curled up next to her on the floor. Blaine took the blanket off from the back of chair and placed it over his sister.

"She really worries about her family," Burt commented.

Blaine nodded his head and smiled down at his sister, "Yeah." He sat back down and they continued to watch the television. The weather man reported that the snow storm was getting worse. They already had over four inches on the ground and were getting more. It was so bright outside that the snow made it look like day time.

Blaine glanced at his phone. It was already almost close to midnight. He was worried about Kurt.

"He'll be alright," Carole reassured him, "They all will be," she squeezed his hand.

"Thanks," Blaine said curling up into the chair and watching as the white blob as it stayed over New York. He felt his eyes starting to close himself.

Suddenly they heard keys in the door and it opened, "Hey everyone!" Finn said happily.

Blaine sat up, "What?"

Rachel and Santana followed them inside. "It is so cold out there," a voice said. Kurt appeared and smiled with snow covering him, "I think I turned into a snowman twice."

"Kurt!" Blaine stood up quickly and got tangled in the blanket as he ran over to him.

"Nice to know you care so much," Santana rolled her eyes.

Cassidy started to stir from her spot and smiled, she ran over to them and hugged them, "You saw our candle."

"We did," Kurt said running a hand through his hair.

Finn laughed, "Kurt was persistent with that one."

Kurt looked over at his dad, "My mom and I would do it when I worried about him coming home during a heavy snow storm."

"Well someone had to save those poor souls from the snow drifts," Burt said with a shrug.

Rachel smiled, "Well he did save me once."

"I'm freezing now," Kurt said and pulled Blaine close to him. "Since I'm guessing we are all stuck here for the night I say we get some more blankets out and have a sleepover."

Cassidy jumped up, "Yay! I'll go get my blankets from my bed."

"Dad, Mom, the both of you can take our bed if you want," Kurt offered.

"Nah, we'll be fine," Burt said, "I think a sleepover sounds like fun."

Blaine laughed, "I know what will make this more fun." He ran into the kitchen and grabbed some supplies. He walked out carrying chocolate bars, marshmallows, and graham crackers.

"Smores?" Cassidy asked.

"Sure," Blaine shrugged.

"As long as I can dip mine in cocoa that's fine," Finn said.

Santana lifted an eyebrow, "I bet you will eat five by the end of the night."

"Five?" Rachel waved a hand, "I'm betting he will have eight."

"More bets?" Blaine asked raising an eyebrow.

Rachel shrugged, "As long as I can bet, I'm in."

"Hey!" Finn said.

"Oh sweetie don't worry," Rachel patted his shoulder.

"I want to put in a bet for nine."

"Burt!" Finn whined.