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"Kurt!" Cassidy said sitting up quickly, "Oh, I shouldn't have done that," she laid back down.

Blaine gave her a smile as he sat down next to her, "You're alright baby girl and guess what."

"What?" Cassidy asked.

"Kurt bought you some more medicine," Blaine said handing her the cup filled with medicine.

Cassidy made a face, "Why is it a different color?"

"It's a different flavor," Kurt said, "I know I always like the purple kind better when I was kid," he sat down on the opposite side.

"Okay," Cassidy said taking the medicine and drinking what was in the cup. She smiled, "It does taste better," she took the cup and drank about half the cup.

"Thirsty?" Kurt asked her as she handed the cup back to Blaine who set it down on the table next to her bed.

Cassidy nodded eagerly, "What are you doing here?" she asked Kurt.

"I wanted to visit," Kurt said with a smile as he tucked a curl behind her ear.

"Oh," Cassidy looked at Blaine, "Does this mean I can invite friends over too?" she asked him.

"Let's just get you better first," Blaine said with a smile.

"Okay," Cassidy said, "I'm sleepy," she rubbed her eyes.

"You want to sleep some more?" Blaine asked helping her lay back down. She gave a small nod.

"Can you sing to me?" Cassidy asked.

"Well I suppose I can," Blaine said.

Cassidy shook her head, "No I want you to sing together," she said pulling on Kurt's sleeve.

"Oh well I guess if Kurt wants too," Blaine said looking over at Kurt.

Kurt smiled, "I would love too. And what would you like us to sing?"

Cassidy scrunched her face as she thought, "A Whole New World."

Blaine looked over at Kurt, "Are you alright�”"

"Yes," Kurt said quickly, and then slowed down, "You can sing the first part if you want."

"Okay," Blaine said with a smile before he began to sing softly.

I can show you the world

Shining, shimmering, splendid

Tell me, princess, now when did

You last let your heart decide?

Blaine sang to Cassidy, but glanced over at Kurt who was looking at him.

I can open your eyes

Take you wonder by wonder

Over, sideways and under

On a magic carpet ride

A whole new world

A new fantastic point of view

No one to tell us no

Or where to go

Or say we're only dreaming

Blaine looked over at Kurt and gave him a nod. Kurt smiled and began singing softly as Blaine did singing to Cassidy.

A whole new world

A dazzling place I never knew

But when I'm way up here

It's crystal clear

That now I'm in a whole new world with you

Blaine took the next line as he held out his hand to Kurt.

Now I'm in a whole new world with you

Kurt took Blaine's hand and they started to dance around the room.

Unbelievable sights

Indescribable feeling

Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling

Through an endless diamond sky

Kurt and Blaine danced around and Cassidy sat up a little watch them dance around the room.

A whole new world

Don't you dare close your eyes

A hundred thousand things to see

Hold your breath - it gets better

Cassidy clapped excitedly her hands as she watched Kurt dance towards her.

I'm like a shooting star

I've come so far

I can't go back to where I used to be

A whole new world

Every turn a surprise

With new horizons to pursue

Every moment red-letter

Both of the boys sang in unison as they started dancing around the room once again.

I'll chase them anywhere

There's time to spare

Let me share this whole new world with you

A whole new world

A whole new world

That's where we'll be

That's where we'll be

A thrilling chase

A wondrous place

For you and me

Blaine tapped his sister on the nose, which made her giggle.

"You two are silly," Cassidy said.

"I'm happy to help," Kurt said smiling at her.

Blaine helped Cassidy lay down, "Now you need to sleep baby girl," he tucked her back into her bed.

"But Kurt's here," Cassidy said trying to get up.

"How about I promise to come by tomorrow if you don't wake up by the time I'm gone," Kurt said looking down at Cassidy.

"Okay," Cassidy said laying down once again, "You pinky promise?"

Kurt held out his pinky and Cassidy latched hers on to his, "I promise," he smiled at her.

"Now it's time to sleep," Blaine said, "Good night Sissy," he kissed her forehead and turned to Kurt, "Let's go," he whispered.

Kurt gave a nod and followed Blaine out of the room, closing the door quietly, but leaving it opened a crack. They walked back into the living room, "Well that was fun," Kurt said with a smile.

Blaine ran a hand through his hair, "Yeah it was and thanks again for helping me out."

"No problem," Kurt said, "It's what friends are for."

Blaine slowly nodded his head, "Yeah."

"Are you alright?" Kurt asked placing a hand on his shoulder.

Blaine looked at Kurt, "Can I be honest with you."

"Of course you can," Kurt said reassuring Blaine.

"It's just that...well I..." Blaine started pacing around the tiny area.

"Blaine," Kurt said watching him, "It's alright if you can't tell me now, remember what I said the other day."

"I know," Blaine stopped and looked at Kurt, "Just thanks again."

Kurt grabbed both of Blaine's shoulders, "Stop thanking me please Blaine. I think we can pretty much say we are even."

Blaine gave him a small smile, "Alright fine."

"Besides if you really want to pay me back, just buy me a coffee," Kurt said nudging his shoulder with Blaine's.

Blaine smiled, "Deal." Suddenly his stomach started to make noises.

Kurt put his hand over his mouth to hide his laugh, "Are you hungry?"

"I guess," Blaine said, "I haven't really eaten anything all day, I was taking care of Cassidy."

Kurt crossed his arm, "I see, you want me to make you something?" he asked about to walk into the kitchen.

Blaine stopped him, "No it's fine I'll eat something later."

"Blaine you shouldn't starve yourself," Kurt said, "Plus it will give you a break." He pushed him into one of the chairs, "Here let me just see what you have," he said opening the refrigerator. He looked over at Blaine who had a funny look on his face, "What's wrong?"

Blaine shifted in the chair, "It's just that we don't have a whole lot. What I mean is I get the essentials, I guess sometimes I splurge and buy other things, but I try to get only what we need."

Kurt walked over and pulled out a chair so he could sit directly in front of his friend, "Why are you so afraid to ask for help?"

Blaine looked up, "I'm not..."

"I don't want to hear that, I want to know why you won't ask for help," Kurt said, "I have seen you take care of that little girl and you hardly ever care for yourself." He then crossed his arms, "Look I don't exactly know what is necessary going on beside what you told me today, but Blaine I want to help."

"You don't have to," Blaine said quietly still looking down.

"Just because I don't have to doesn't mean I don't want too," Kurt said smiling, "Now I am going to tell you that I lied and I bought other things. They are in my car, I will be right back."

Kurt grabbed his car keys and slipped out the door before Blaine could say anything. Blaine stayed sitting in the chair while Kurt left, when he heard the intercom buzz he jumped up and ran over to it hitting the button. He soon heard a light knock on the door and opened it to find Kurt with two bags of groceries.

"Two things before I bring these in, one you don't have to pay me back and two if you try and deny them I will start throwing them at you," Kurt said standing in the doorway.

Blaine leaned on the door and gave a small smile, "Come on in."

Kurt smiled, "Okay, I will make something for dinner and you will go sit down to relax."

"But I could help with�”" Blaine started say.

"Nope," Kurt ordered, "You have been taking care of your sister all day and now I am going to take care of you."

Kurt picked Blaine off the kitchen chair and pushed him on to the couch, "Here sit down and relax please."

"Fine," Blaine said as he watched Kurt walked back into the kitchen, "Don't you need help finding things in the kitchen?"

"Nope, I got it," Kurt said taking a few things out of the groceries bags.

Blaine stood up and stretched. He walked back to the table and sat down, "I can't stay in there."

"That's fine as long as you stay there," Kurt said humming to himself.

Blaine sighed as he drummed his fingers on the table, "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure," Kurt said as he opened one of the cupboards and found a pot he was looking for.

"What did your dad say when you...came out?" Blaine asked quietly.

Kurt looked over at Blaine, "I thought you said your parent's didn't care you were gay?"

Blaine quickly shushed him, "Don't say it out loud, I don't want Cassidy to hear."

Kurt set the pan down, "Cassidy doesn't know?"

Blaine shook his head, "I didn't want her to have to deal with all that at such a young age."

"I see," Kurt said taking some vegetables out of the bag, "Did you ever think of just explaining it to her?"

"I did," Blaine nodded as he folded his arms putting them on the table and resting his head on them, "I mean I thought about it a million times, but sometimes I just don't know to go about starting a conversation like that."

"I'm sure you'll think of something," Kurt said giving him a smile, "Now I need a knife and I can get started."

"Top drawer on the left side," Blaine said absently mindedly, "You sure you don't need help."

"Nope," Kurt said shaking his head, "Besides I cook better in new environments. It's always a new exciting experience."

"Oh are you going to pursue cooking in college?" Blaine asked.

Kurt shrugged, "Probably not, it's just for fun. I was hoping for more along the music route."

"That's tough," Blaine said.

"Yeah, what about you?" Kurt asked.

"I don't think I can think about college for awhile, I was hoping to find a more stable job when I graduate and maybe a bigger apartment," Blaine said.

Kurt nodded, he forgot Blaine had Cassidy which meant going to school would be difficult, "Did you think about taking a few classes at a community college?"

Blaine nodded, "Yeah, but I don't really even know what I would go into, to tell you the truth. I'm not really good at anything."

"You're a wonderful singer," Kurt commented as he chopped some celery.

Blaine laughed, "Thanks, although I don't think I could ever make a career out of it."

"I don't see why not," Kurt said shuffling around the kitchen, "I mean it isn't all about singing. There is the business part or instruments. You play piano and guitar really well."

"We'll see," Blaine said, "I mean our senior year is only almost half over right?"

"True but if you want to get into the good schools you have to apply early," Kurt said looking over at him.

"Yeah, that's true too," Blaine said sitting up and running a hand through his hair, "But back to my question before, how did your dad react?"

"Oh he just told me how he always knew and would love me no matter what," Kurt said, "One time I went butch, worst mistake ever, and he told me that job was to be me and no else. I haven't looked back since. Plus how accepting Carole and Finn have been helpful as well."

"That's nice, some people don't have that sort of relationship with there parents," Blaine said folding his hands in his lap.

Kurt nodded, "I know, I feel lucky. I don't think I could imagine a life without my dad."

Blaine smiled to himself as he brought his knees to chest, "Do you think you could help me."

"Help you do what?" Kurt asked.

"Tell Cassidy," Blaine said, "I mean not if you don't want too, I totally understand, but she might have questions and�”"

"I would be honored," Kurt said smiling, "And I know what you mean, I don't think she will mind though, probably be a bit confused but I doubt she won't love you anymore."

"That's the worse of my problems," Blaine said rolling his eyes, "I'm sort of afraid of how the kids will treat her at school if she tells them. You know how out spoken she is."

Kurt walked over and place a hand on Blaine's shoulder kneeling down next to him, "It will be fine okay, she loves you."

"I know," Blaine said pulling his knees tighter to his chest, "It's just that she is my little sister and is all I have left."

"She may be all you have left, but now you have me and the New Directions, my family and Katherine," Kurt smiled, "Trust me, you can't get away from all of us that easy."

Blaine turned and looked in Kurt's eyes, "Sometimes I feel guilty for being so happy."

"You should always be happy Blaine," Kurt smiled as he tucked a curl behind his ear, "You deserve it more so than anybody. Now I am going to get finish up this dinner, hopefully Cassidy can at least have some broth."

Blaine smiled and then watched Kurt cook. "Thanks for everything today Kurt," he said standing up and walking over to lean on the counter. Kurt shot him a look, "I'm not going to help," he said rolling his eyes.

"Good," Kurt smiled back, "And you're welcome, but stop thanking me so much, it's what friends do for one another."

"I guess," Blaine shrugged, "This whole friends think is still sort of new to me."

"Right, so what were you and Cassidy going to do for Thanksgiving?" Kurt asked adding more vegetables into the pot.

"Probably just hang out here," Blaine said, "We have our tradition of watching the parade and I'm sure I can find something different for dinner."

Kurt nodded, "Actually I was wondering, well my parents and I were wondering..."

"Kurt what is it?" Blaine asked.

"Well my family was wondering if you wanted come to our house for Thanksgiving," Kurt said looking up at Blaine hopefully.

Blaine's eyes widened, "Really?"

"Well yeah," Kurt nodded stirring what was in the pot, "I mean we really liked when you two came over and you're sort of becoming part of the family."

Blaine was speechless. After living with his uncle for so long he forgot how kind and accepting people can be. He felt a tear fall down his cheek.

Kurt reached up and wiped the tear away, "Are you alright?" he asked.

Blaine nodded, "Cassidy and I would be honored."

Kurt smile widened and he grabbed Blaine for a hug, "Wonderful. I will tell my parents later."

Blaine hugged Kurt back and realized how much he enjoyed the smell of him, he felt safe especially in his arms. They finally had to let go when Kurt noticed the pot beginning to over flow.

They made small talk about Kurt's day at school while he finished the soup and Blaine did some of his homework he didn't yet finish. Blaine started setting the table when he turned and saw his sister standing in the hallway holding her favorite stuffed animal. "Hey baby girl."

"Good morning," Cassidy said rubbing her eyes.

"It's actually dinner time sweetheart," Blaine said picking her up.

"Oh," Cassidy said and then noticed Kurt in the kitchen, "What are you doing Kurtie?"

"I was making two very special people dinner," Kurt smiled at her.

Cassidy giggled at him. "How are you doing?" Blaine asked as he put his hand on her forehead, feeling cooler then earlier.

"Much better," Cassidy smiled at him.

"That's good," Kurt said, "Because I have a bowl of broth with your name on it," he smiled giving her a kiss on the cheek.

Blaine set Cassidy down in one of the chairs, "Think you can eat?"

Cassidy nodded, "Yes, tummy feels better."

"Okay," Blaine said as he took his own seat.

Kurt poured them each a bowl of soup and some in a bowl of his own. "Wow!" the siblings said at the same time.

"This is amazing," Cassidy said while slurping another spoonful of broth.

"How did you make it so good so fast?" Blaine asked.

Kurt smiled, "Easy, chicken stock. I used it in a lot of meals for my dad last year after his heart attack. Course I had to use the sodium free kind for him."

Cassidy kicked her feet under the table, "What's a heart attack? Did your Daddy's heart break?"

Kurt smiled, "No his heart is fine. His heart was just worried is all, he is all better now though."

"That's good," Cassidy smiled, "Blaine did our Daddy have a heart attack?"

"No," Blaine said shaking his head, "Remember I told you about how our parents died in a car accident."

"Okay," Cassidy said quietly, "Kurt you're lucky."

"Why is that?" Kurt asked setting his spoon down.

"Your Daddy came back, my Mommy and Daddy both went away forever," Cassidy said sadly.

"You know I lost my Mommy," Kurt said tucking one of Cassidy's hairs behind her ear, "I was about your age too." He sighed, "I was so young sometimes it hard to remember, but I know that she will always be right here," he said putting his hand over his heart.

Cassidy put her own hand over her heart, "My Mommy and Daddy will always be right here?"

"Yep, right in your heart," Blaine said smiling.

Cassidy smiled, "Can I put anybody in there?"

"Yes you can," Kurt smiled, "When my Dad remarried Carole I made room for her and Finn."

"I want Blaine in mine," Cassidy said, "And you too," she pointed at Kurt, "Can I put Carole, Burt, and Finn in too?"

"Course you can," Blaine said, "As long as they are special to you there will always be room."

"Well then do you and Kurt have each other in your hearts?" Cassidy asked.

Blaine's eyes widened and then they looked at each other, "Yes," Kurt said smiling, "I believe he is."

Blaine smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I think he is too."

Cassidy smiled, "Yay! Kurt do you want to play Candy Land with us?"

"I don't know if Kurt would want to do that Sissy," Blaine said.

"No, I would love too," Kurt smiled, "I'll clean up and you two set up the board."

"I'll help," Blaine said standing up only to be pushed down into his seat again.

"No," Kurt said taking the bowl in front of Blaine, "I meant it when I said I am taking care of you tonight," he turned towards Cassidy, "You get the game dear and your lovely brother will be here to help set it up when you get back."

Cassidy giggled, "Okay," she got off her chair and walked to her room.

Kurt set the dishes in the sink. "You really don't have to do that Kurt," Blaine said.

"I don't have to, but I want to," Kurt said as he turned the water on, "Look Blaine you're stuck with me now so you just have to take it."

Blaine let out a laugh, "Fine, but one day I will make it up to you."

"Fine by me," Kurt smiled as he looked around the cupboards to put the leftover soup in.

"Found it!" Cassidy called as she appeared in the hallway, "I think we lost a few of the pieces though."

"That's alright," Blaine said looking around, "Here we can use this for one of the pieces."

Cassidy stared at him, "We are not using a paper clip as a gingerbread man." Kurt stifled a laugh as he washed the dishes, "Here let's use this," she said holding out a small army man she found in the box.

"Works for me," Blaine said, "Now I think we got most of the cards here," he said as he started shuffling them.

Kurt set down the towel he was using and watched Blaine and Cassidy, he didn't know how he could get over how well they got along and cared for each other. He knew Blaine was unbelievable strong even though he would never admit it to himself. He smiled to himself leaning on the wall.

"You coming Kurtie?" Cassidy asked standing in her chair.

"You bet," Kurt said taking his seat.

They played for about an hour and then played Chutes and Ladders. Cassidy finally yawned after accusing Blaine of cheating by going up a slide. "I think it's someone's bed time," Blaine said looking at his sister.

"But I'm not sleepy," Cassidy said crossing her arms, "And you cheated."

"Cassidy," Blaine said giving her look.

"Fine," Cassidy said sliding out of her chair, "I'll get ready for bed."

"Thank you," Blaine called as he began to pick up the pieces to the game.

Kurt laughed and shook his head, "How do you do that?"

"Do what?" Blaine asked looking at him.

"Never mind, I should actually get going," Kurt said standing up.

"Wait!"

They both turned there heads and saw Cassidy fling her arms around Kurt's legs, "Can you both sing to me before I fall asleep, please."

Kurt looked up at Blaine, "Please Blainey?"

Blaine rolled his eyes, "Fine, did you brush your teeth?"

Cassidy nodded, "Top to bottom and middle to the front and back."

"How about up and down and all around?" Blaine asked while wiggling his hips.

Cassidy laughed and copied her brother's movements, "Yup, up and down and all around."

Kurt laughed, "You two are way to silly."

"He's supposed to be silly he's my older brother," Cassidy said before turning around and walking down to her room.

"I swear she has the wit of twenty year old," Blaine said putting the top back on the box, "Come on let's get this over with," he said trying to sound annoyed, but ended up giving a smile anyways.

They walked into Cassidy's room and she organizing her stuffed animals, "I think I want to sleep with Timmy tonight too," she said pulling a whale stuffed animal out from the pile.

"Okay," Blaine said pulling the covers down, "Hop in little bunny."

Cassidy jumped in her bed, "I'm glad I'm better."

"Me too," Blaine said kissing her forehead.

"Wait," Cassidy said, "You have to kiss Biddy and Timmy too."

Blaine laughed and leaned down to kiss the stuffed animals, "Okay how was that?"

"Good," Cassidy said snuggling into her bed, "Wait, I changed my mind, I want to hear just Kurt sing me a song."

"Sure, any requests?" Kurt asked.

Cassidy brought her hand up and she tapped her chin, "Hmmm, how about the Beatles."

Kurt looked over at Blaine who just gave a smile, "Okay, well this is sort of a different take on the song," he smiled, "But I think it's a perfect song for you."

Cassidy smiled and hugged her stuffed animals tighter ready for Kurt to sing to her.

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun

And I say it's all right

Kurt smiled as he sung to Cassidy, who was listening very intently to him. He decided on singing a slower version he knew.

Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter

Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun

And I say it's all right

Blaine watched as Kurt sung the song to Cassidy and he smiled watching his little sister just soak it all in.

Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces

Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun

And I say it's all right

Blaine closed his eyes to listen to Kurt's voice, it was clear and matched the song perfectly.

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting

Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun

And I say it's all right

Kurt pulled Cassidy's blankets up higher.

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun

It's all right, it's all right

"Good night," Kurt said smiling and leaning down to kiss her forehead.

"Thank you," Cassidy said sleepily before closing her eyes.

Kurt looked and Blaine who gave him a nod. They both left the room and Blaine closed the door leaving a gap. They walked into the living room, "That was amazing," Blaine said looking at Kurt.

"Thanks," Kurt smiled, "I was surprised when she suggested that one."

"I raised her right," Blaine laughed.

Kurt looked at Blaine, he finally saw how tired he was and realized that yes, Blaine did raise his sister he had too. "I should get going," he finally said.

"Yeah, I need to..." Blaine started to say.

"Sleep," Kurt said to him, "You should sleep. I can come over tomorrow and help if you want?"

Blaine shook his head, "No that's okay, but I think you're right. I should go to bed, I can do some of the cleaning up later."

"Good," Kurt smiled, "You need to remember to take care of yourself too."

Blaine nodded, "Yeah, I know."

Kurt picked up his bag, "Make sure to take care of yourself," he said pointing to him.

"Alright," Blaine nodded, "I will."

Kurt smiled, "Hopefully see you at school tomorrow then."

"Maybe, I'll see how Cassidy is doing," Blaine said.

"Great," Kurt said still smiling, "See you later then," he walked out the door. He sighed to himself as he walked down the stairs, he looked up at the door and smiled.

"Hello."

Kurt turned towards the voice and saw an elderly man rocking in a chair, "Good evening."

"You visiting that boy and little girl?"

Kurt nodded, "Yes, I was."

"Oh you know there names," a woman said walking out, "Eugene is just a bit crabby tonight because I ran out of his favorite pudding."

Kurt smiled at the woman, "I'm sorry to hear that."

"Don't worry about it, I'm Irene dear," she said holding out her hand.

Kurt reached out his hand, "I'm Kurt, Cassidy told me about you two."

Irene smiled, "She is such a dear. So is Blaine, I'm glad to see they are finally getting some visitors. I missed them today though, was everything alright?"

Kurt nodded, "Yeah, Cassidy just got a bit sick is all."

"Is the dear alright?" Irene asked sincerely.

"Yes she is," Kurt said, "I made them some chicken soup and they are both much better."

"I'm glad that boy has someone," Eugene said from behind his wife, "He always worries us."

Irene nodded, "I have to agree, do you think you could around a bit more."

"I hope I can, but it's up to them," Kurt said.

"Well you should be on your way," Irene said, "Wait one moment," she said holding up a finger and walking back into her apartment.

Kurt shuffled his feet while he waited for Irene to come back, Eugene was just rocking in his chair back and forth.

"Here you go dear," Irene said handing him a Tupperware container, "It's cookies I made. I have a container for Blaine and Cassidy, but here are some for you."

"Why thank you," Kurt said taking the container, "That is awfully nice of you."

"Anything for the person that put a smile on that young man's face," Irene said smiling at him.

Kurt laughed, "Sure, I'll see you around," he said waving as he walked away. He opened the door to his car and hopped in driving home thinking about what happened.

He opened the door to his house, "Kurt is that you?" Carole's voice asked from the kitchen.

"Yeah," Kurt said setting down his bag, "I just got back." He walked into the kitchen and found Carole putting some dishes into the dish washer, "Where are Burt and Finn?"

"Finn is in his room and Burt is somewhere," Carole said rolling her eyes.

Kurt smiled as he opened the container and took one of the cookies out. He took a bite and smiled.

"Where did you get those?" Carole asked.

"A couple that lives below Blaine and Cassidy," Kurt said holding out the container for Carole, "She wanted to thank me for helping them out."

Carole took a cookie, "Well that was nice of her," she took a bite, "Wow, these are wonderful."

Kurt nodded, "Yeah, they are. I should probably hide a few before Finn smells them."

Finn's head suddenly appeared from the doorway, "Do I smell cookies?"

Carole looked at Kurt, "To late?"

Kurt laughed, "Yes Finn, here you can have some," he said setting down the container on the table.

"Oh there you are," Burt said walking into the kitchen, "How are Blaine and Cassidy?"

"Well Cassidy was sick with the flu," Kurt explained, "And Blaine missed school because he had to stay home with her."

"Well I'm glad they are alright," Carole said, "I wonder why neither of there parents stayed home though."

Kurt pulled out a chair from the table and sat down.

Finn sensing something, "I'm going to go take these in my room," he said grabbing more cookies and walking away.

"What's up kiddo?" Burt asked sitting in the chair across from his son.

"They don't live with there parents," Kurt said, "It's just them," he folded his hands together on top of the table, "He said they ran away over the summer because his uncle wasn't treating them right."

"Oh my goodness," Carole said, "What happened to there parents?"

"They died," Kurt said looking down, "In a car accident a few years ago."

Burt reached up and took his hat off, "Are you saying they live alone in that apartment?" Kurt nodded slowly, "Well some of the things Cassidy said make a bit more sense now."

"Like what?" Kurt asked.

"Well she mention something about Blaine putting her to bed every night," Burt said.

"Yeah, she mentioned how he always sang her to sleep," Carole said, "It's actually quite sweet."

Kurt nodded, "The way he takes care of her...he just puts himself into it all and doesn't take care of himself."

"It's good he has you then," Burt said, "He could probably use someone like you bossing him around."

Kurt looked up and gave his dad a small smile, "I guess so."

Carole walked over and touched Kurt's cheek, "How about you go to bed, you look exhausted and you have school tomorrow."

Kurt nodded, "Yeah, I should." He stood up and started walking to his room, he turned around, "Thanks for everything," he said.

"Of course," Carole said smiling, Burt just gave him a nod. Kurt then walked into his room and shut the door quietly.

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