"Blainey," Cassidy said jumping off of the chair and running over to him hugging his legs.

"Morning Sissy," Blaine said patting her head, "What are you up to this morning?"

"Making pancakes!" she said excitedly.

Kurt looked up from the bowl he was stirring, "She came out here when I started." He smiled, "I like your hair."

Blaine smiled back, "It's what happens when I sleep on it," he patted his hair down.

"I think it looks cute," Kurt let out a small laugh.

"I like your curly hair," Cassidy said as she climbed back on the chair, "You can help us make pancakes now. Remember what I told you Kurt. Remember."

"Of course I do," Kurt smiled, "She told me you are the best pancake flipper in the whole wide world."

"Universe," Cassidy corrected him, "Aliens can make pancakes too."

"Right, how could I forget about the aliens," Kurt said with a laugh, "Want to help?"

"Sure," Blaine said, "Just tell me where Flaty is." He blushed as soon as the words came out of his mouth.

"Flaty?" Kurt asked.

"Of course we need Flaty to flip the pancakes," Cassidy giggled.

Kurt finally nodded understanding what they mean, "Oh you mean the spatula," he said opening a drawer and taking out the spatula handing it to Blaine.

"His name is Flaty," Cassidy said crossing her arms.

"One day we went through the house and had to name all the utensils," Blaine explained, "Every fork and spoon too."

Kurt laughed, "And every knife?"

"Yep, I only use Jeff the fork on Tuesdays," Cassidy explains.

"Good to know," Kurt said nodding his head.

"Morning boys and little lady," Lydia said walking into the kitchen, "Are those pancakes?"

"Yep," Cassidy said softly singing to the music.

"Okay, I'm going to run through the shower," Lydia said, "Make sure Finn doesn't eat all the pancakes."

Cassidy giggled, "Okay Aunt Lydia," Kurt smiled as she left the room.

Kurt poured some of the batter on the hot griddle, "Do your thing," he said giving Blaine a wink.

Blaine smiled, "Now do you like burnt or..."

Cassidy laughed, "No silly we want..." she froze and heard a song on the radio, "Turn the radio up please!"

Kurt went over to turn the radio up hear the song Cassidy had heard. Cassidy started singing along.

...you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas
Is you

Kurt laughed as the little girl danced around. She suddenly jumped off the chair and grabbed his hands. He started singing and dancing with her.

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
And I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree

I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas Day

I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You baby

Kurt twirled Cassidy around the kitchen singing the song with her.

Oh I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
And I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe

I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click

'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do?
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
You

Blaine started flipping the pancakes and when he flipped the last one, Kurt pulled him over to dance and sing with them.

Oh all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air

"Come on Blainey!" Cassidy giggled as they kept dancing.

And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need?
Won't you please bring my baby to me?

Oh I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door

Oh I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is
You baby

The threesome all acted silly on holding the long high note.

All I want for Christmas is you baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby

They all pointed at each other as they sang and it ended with another song coming on.

"Oh no the pancakes," Cassidy said pointing to the griddle.

Blaine ran over, "Plate! I need a plate!"

Kurt hurried to a cupboard and pulled out a plate. Blaine quickly scooped the pancakes off of the griddle, "They aren't burnt," Kurt sighed in relief.

Cassidy giggled, "You two are silly."

Kurt grinned, "Well I think you are silly too," he said starting to tickle her.

Blaine poured more batter on the griddle. Kurt and Cassidy were singing along to the songs on the radio as Blaine cooked the pancakes.

Carole and Burt walked into the kitchen, "Good morning."

"Morning," Kurt said smiling at them.

Blaine smiled up from the pancakes, "Good morning."

"We heard you guys were up," Burt grunted.

Carole lead Burt to sit down, "Oh you. Why don't you sit down and have some juice."

Kurt was already getting the juice out of the fridge and cup down, he handed it to his father, "Drink up."

Cassidy looked at Burt, "You didn't like our singing?"

Blaine looked over and saw Burt's face soften instantly, "No I did," Burt said, "I just didn't know the song, it was very nice."

Cassidy giggled and clapped her hands, "Yay!"

Kurt placed a plate of finished pancakes on the table, "Finn," he called.

The boy came running in, "I smelled pancakes."

Blaine laughed and walked over handing Finn a plate of fresh pancakes, "Here you go Finn."

Finn smiled, "Thanks," he sat down with his plate.

Kurt rolled his eyes and laughed, "Almost done?" he asked Blaine.

"Yep," Blaine said pouring more batter on the griddle.

Lydia walked into the kitchen, "Hiya everyone. Pancakes!" she said excitedly picking one up and eating it, "Chocolate chip, my favorite."

"Mine too!" Cassidy said eating her own.

Blaine laughed, "You told me when you eat them with syrup is your favorite."

"I have a lot of favorites Blainey," Cassidy said to him.

"Oh well excuse me," Blaine said with a laugh as he flipped some of the pancakes.

The group finished there breakfast and sat around talking to one another.

Cassidy pulled on Blaine's sleeve, "What's up buttercup?"

"Blaine what am I going to do for clothes?" Cassidy asked quietly as she could.

"I have a change of clothes for you in the car remember," Blaine said tapping his little sister's small nose.

"I forgot," Cassidy said.

"I will get them in a few," Blaine said with smile.

"I think you boys will have to shovel the walk and drive way so Lydia and Blaine can get there cars out," Burt said.

Finn groaned, "Mom..." Carole looked at him giving him that Mom look, "Fine, Kurt you're helping this time."

"I know," Kurt said washing his hands.

"I can help if you want," Blaine offered.

"Nonsense," Carole said, "You are still the guest here."

"Can I at least help wash the dishes?" Blaine said.

Cassidy raised her hand up, "Can I help too?"

"Someone actually wants to help with dishes here?" Burt asked lifting an eyebrow.

"I love helping with the dishes," Cassidy said, "Blaine even has a song he sings sometimes."

"Oh do you?" Kurt asked.

"Nope you are going to shovel snow," Blaine said with a laugh.

"Come on," Finn said setting his plate in the sink, "Let's get to it before it snows again."

"Don't say that," Kurt said following Finn out of the room.

Blaine laughed to himself as he started picking up the other plates, "You don't have to help," Carole said.

Cassidy then picked up the plate in front of her, "We want to help."

"Well I guess you can't argue with that logic," Burt said with a laugh.

"They have a huge dishwasher here," Cassidy said excitedly.

"They do," Blaine said with a smile, "You can help me fill it."

Cassidy hopped around the kitchen helping Blaine put the dishes in the dishwasher. Carole and Burt went back to there room to get ready for the day. Lydia stayed sitting at the table making small talk with Blaine and Cassidy.

"Then I said to Casey that I didn't want to share my toy," Cassidy said telling Lydia a story about when she was at school.

"Well I hope Casey understood after that," Lydia said.

"She did," Cassidy nodded, "I mean we have names that are almost spelled the same way."

"Course, I totally understand," Lydia smiled.

Kurt and Finn stumbled inside, "It's freezing out there," Blaine heard Finn say.

"Well if you would have worn more layers," Kurt said kicking off his boots, "Instead of those vests."

"I like my vests," Finn said. Blaine laughed to himself as he heard them argue.

Carole walked into the kitchen, "Here are your clothes," she handed them to Blaine, "I know you mentioned having a pair of regular clothes for Cassidy."

"Thanks Carole," Blaine said smiling, "I will change and then get your clothes out of the car okay Sissy?"

Cassidy nodded, "Okay Blainey."

Blaine walked out of the room to change. Kurt walking into the kitchen rubbed his hands together with Finn following, "I can't believe how much it snowed in just one night," Finn said, "I swear there is like a foot out there."

"Blaine and I will have to make Frosty and see if he comes to life this year," Cassidy said kicking her feet.

"We will have to wait and see," Blaine said walking into the room, "I'll be right back."

Kurt sat down in the seat next to Cassidy, "You build a snowman?"

"Yep every year Blaine and I go to a bunch of different stores looking for the perfect hat," Cassidy explained, "We haven't found it yet, but I think this year we might."

"Sounds like you and Blaine have a lot of traditions," Lydia said.

Cassidy scrunched her face, "Traditions?"

"They are events that people do over and over again," Kurt explained.

"Oh, I know what those are. Yeah, we have a lot of traditions, like picking our Christmas branch," Cassidy clapped excitedly.

"Christmas branch?" Burt asked.

Cassidy nodded, "In the movie Emmett and his Mama couldn't afford a real tree, so they had a Christmas branch."

"Oh that sounds lovely," Carole said patting Cassidy's arm.

"Yep, and we decorate it and everything," Cassidy said, "This year I want to make the Christmas branch extra special."

"Why is that?" Kurt asked.

"Because Blaine has been sad sometimes," Cassidy said folding her hands in her lap, "Sometimes I think he cries at night. Don't tell him I told you though. Please don't tell him."

The group went silent and they heard the door open and shut, "You're right Finn it is cold out there," Blaine said giving a shiver, "What's wrong?" he asked looking around.

"Nothing," Cassidy said hopping off of the chair, "Can I change now?"

"Sure you can," Blaine said handing her the bag of extra clothes, "Do you need any help?"

"Nope," Cassidy said and then disappeared into the bathroom that is down the hall.

Blaine laughed and ran a hand through his hair, "She didn't say anything to embarrassing did she?"

"Nonsense," Carole said smiling, "Nothing is embarrassing when you're around family." Blaine froze when he heard Carole say this, "Kurt, Finn, will you do me a favor and go to the basement to check on the heater."

"Sure," Finn said straightening up. Kurt eyed his parents and then nodded following Finn down the stairs. Lydia also got the small hint and excused herself to go do something in the other room.

"Blaine I was wondering if we could talk," Burt said pulling out a chair for himself. Blaine nodded and sat down in the chair across from him. Carole sat down in the chair beside Burt.

"Did I do something wrong?" Blaine asked.

"Oh no sweetie," Carole said taking his hand, "We just wanted to talk to you about something."

"We wanted to tell you that you and Cassidy are welcome here anytime," Burt said, "Day or night. And if you ever need a sitter, we are happy to watch Cassidy."

Blaine nodded, "That's kind of you."

"But there is something else we wanted to ask you about," Burt said, "It's sort of on a personal scale."

Blaine thought for a moment and then nodded, "What is it?"

"Financially, how are you holding up?" Burt asked.

Blaine froze, that was not the question he was expecting to hear. He thought maybe they were going to ask him about Kurt, not about money issues.

"Not that we don't think you can take care of yourselves," Carole said, "We just worry about you two is all," she squeezed his hand.

Blaine sighed, "We are fine I suppose. I mean I have been saving a little money to buy Cassidy a Christmas present with, but right now I think we are alright."

Burt gave a nod, "We wanted to let you know if you needed any help, that we can't offer much but..."

Blaine's eyes widened, "I could never ask for money from you," he said, "It's kind of you to offer, but you have already done so much for Cassidy and I. I mean inviting us over for Thanksgiving was amazingly nice of you. I don't think I could ever take your money."

"Blaine we just want to make sure you are safe is all," Carole said, "And we know that's what you want for Cassidy as well."

Blaine nodded, "I understand, but I think right now we are fine. It's a lovely offer, thank you."

"And the offer will always stand," Burt said with a nod, "I had another question for you."

"What is it sir?" Blaine asked.

Burt shook his head, "Don't call me sir, we already went over that. And I wondered what you planned on doing after you graduated?"

Blaine thought for a moment, "I am staying here and I know this sounds a bit stupid but I hope to find a more stable job. I love working at the Lima Bean, but I know I can't work getting minimum wage my whole life. Cassidy is growing up and fast. I know she will need newer clothes by the time spring rolls around and..."

"Sweetie it's alright," Carole said now holding his hand with both of hers.

Blaine hadn't even noticed that he was getting worked up, "I'm sorry...I just..."

"Don't apologize for letting your feelings show," Carole said, "We just wanted you to know that we are here if you need us."

"Yes...I...of course, I understand," Blaine said giving them a smile.

Cassidy came running in the room, "Blainey look at what Lydia gave me." She showed Blaine the beautiful rose colored beaded bracelet on her wrist.

"Wow, it's wonderful," Blaine said picking her up in his lap.

"She said it matched the color of my shirt," Cassidy said with a giggle.

"It sure does," Blaine said kissing her nose, "Well we should probably get going."

Cassidy whined, "I don't want to go."

"At least stay for lunch," Carole smiled.

Cassidy looked up at him with pleading eyes. Blaine sighed, "Alright we can stay for lunch."

Cassidy cheered, "Yeah! I want to do this every year now like a tradition."

"Well it sounds like a good one I suppose," Burt said smiling at the little girl in Blaine's lap. "I honestly don't know if I could have raised a girl, are they always this happy?" he teased.

Cassidy smiled, "Little girls are always happy."

Kurt and Finn reappeared from the basement, "It's all good down there Mom," Finn said finally shrugging off his jacket.

Cassidy hopped off of Blaine's lap and ran into Kurt's arms, "Guess what Kurtie!"

"What's that Cassidy?" Kurt asked smiling.

"We are staying for lunch today," Cassidy said excitedly.

"Well that's cool," Kurt said as he sent a smile to Blaine. Blaine smiled back at him.

"Guess what boys and girls," Lydia said while walking into the kitchen.

"Oh no," Kurt said, "This can only lead to trouble."

"Kurt don't be a spoil sport," Lydia said with a smile.

"Yeah, don't be a spoil sport," Cassidy repeated with a giggle. Kurt tickled her side making her laugh in his arms.

"Alright that's enough you two," Lydia said. "But I wanted to let you all know that I am being stationed here this summer."

"Really?" Kurt asked.

Lydia nodded, "I am."

"That means we will get to see more of you then?" Carole asked.

"Yep," Lydia said smiling and noticed Blaine and Cassidy's confused faces, "Oh see I work for a company that has me moving around a lot. I've been telling them how much I wanted to stay in Ohio and I finally got my wish granted. I can stay with you right before you head off to New York," she said wrapping an arm around Kurt's shoulders.

Cassidy looked at Kurt, "You're moving to New York?"

"Well I hope to eventually, I want to go to college there," Kurt told her.

Cassidy shook her head and wiggled out of his arms, "No!" she shouted, "You can't leave!"

Blaine hurried over and picked up this sister, "Cassidy you need to calm down."

"But he's leaving Blainey," Cassidy said as she sobbed into her brother's shoulder, "Kurt can't leave. He has to stay here."

Blaine excused himself and he took Cassidy into the living room. Kurt felt awful, he didn't even think about what he was saying until he realized the look on Cassidy's face.

Blaine sat down on the couch, "Cassidy look up at me." Cassidy just buried her head into chest, "I need you to look up at me," he said putting his finger under her chin and lifting her head up. "That's better, now I can see your beautiful face."

"But Kurt said he was leaving," Cassidy said, "Why is he leaving? Did I do something wrong?"

"No sweetie," Blaine said, "Kurt has always wanted to move to New York, even before he met you and I."

"So you don't care if he leaves?" Cassidy asked.

"Of course I care," Blaine said wiping Cassidy's tears, "But it's not like he is moving away forever. I'm sure he will visit and maybe one day we can visit him."

"I guess," Cassidy said, "But I won't be able to see him almost every weekend like I do. And you won't see him everyday."

"It will be okay Cassidy," Blaine said giving her a hug.

"Will you promise me you will still smile," Cassidy said wrapping her arms around her brother.

"What do mean?" Blaine asked pulling away.

"You smile more now that Kurt's around," Cassidy explained, "I like it when you smile."

Blaine felt tears of his own and pressed there foreheads together, "I love you Sissy."

"I love you too Blaine," Cassidy said.

"But I want you to promise me something okay," Blaine said lifting his sister who gave him a nod, "I want you to promise me to be the best Cassidy you can be. I want you to not worry about me. You are more important to me then anything in the whole entire world."

Cassidy nodded her head, "Okay Blaine. You are the bestest brother in the whole entire world." She wrapped her arms around Blaine's neck.

Kurt watched the entire scene from the doorway and he couldn't help but feel tears fall down his own face. He had no idea how much Cassidy had come to care for him, let alone Blaine. He wiped the tear from his face and he wanted to walk in the room, but he stopped himself. He wanted to let the brother and sister have there moment together.

Once Blaine and Cassidy rejoined the others again, they ate lunch and enjoyed there afternoon together. "Now we really have to get going," Blaine said picking up his sister, "I know a little girl who needs to get home and check on her stuffed animals she is worried about."

Cassidy smiled, "Biddy!" she shouted.

"Yes, Biddy and all your other friends," Blaine said.

"Do you have to leave so soon?" Lydia asked.

Blaine laughed, "We kind of do actually. Eugene and Irene invited us over for an After Thanksgiving dinner."

"After Thanksgiving dinner?" Kurt asked.

Blaine smiled, "Apparently it's a tradition of there's," he shrugged.

"Well here are Cassidy's clothes," Carole said handing Blaine the bag of clothes. "And remember to not be a stranger," she said smiling, "Stop by every once in awhile with that little girl," she gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Blaine smiled at her, "I will."

"And I want you to promise to visit more," Carole said to Cassidy, "I know Christmas break is almost here."

Cassidy giggled, "I will try."

Burt ruffled her hair, "You listen to your brother."

"I will," Cassidy smiled and looked over at Blaine.

"It was lovely meeting you two," Lydia said holding out her hand, "I can't wait to see you two again this summer."

Cassidy and Blaine each shook her hand that turned into hugs. "I can't wait to see you again," Cassidy smiled.

"See you at school," Finn said patting Blaine on his shoulder. "And I hope to beat you at another round of Mario Kurt," he teased Cassidy.

"I will beat you again," Cassidy said.

Kurt smiled as he watched Finn play with Cassidy, "You should come over more."

"I don't think I much of a choice now," Blaine said looking at Kurt with a smile, "I'll see you at school next Monday."

"I'll probably text you before then," Kurt whispered, "Finn may drive me insane before then."

Blaine laughed, "Then I will be expecting a lengthy text message as soon as I get home tonight."

Kurt smiled, "You know me to well."

"I try," Blaine said giving a smile and shrugged. "Come on Sissy we really need to get going."

Cassidy ran into Blaine's arm, "We are coming back right Blaine."

"Course we are," Blaine smiled, "Now come on we have to get to Eugene and Irene's."

They made there way to the door, "Bye kids," Carole waved.

Blaine walked over to his car and opened the door, "Your door milady."

Cassidy giggled as she crawled into the car and Blaine buckled her in to her seat. "All set?" he asked her.

"Yep," Cassidy grinned.

Blaine tapped her nose, "There you go little lady."