"Kurt!" Rachel yelled running down the hallway to Kurts room. She stumbled before entering the room.

Kurt looked up from his computer on his lap and Rachel burst through the door, "KURT!" she jumped on the bed.

"I just washed those," Kurt groaned looking at his now ruined wrinkled bedding. He had been so careful sitting down on it too.

"Dont worry about that," Rachel finally said sitting down with her legs tucked under her and grabbed Kurts hand, "Guess what!"

Kurt looked at his friend, "What?"

"You have to guess," Rachel laughed.

"I really dont know," Kurt shrugged as he closed his laptop and set it down on his nightstand so Rachel wouldnt knock it off his bed. He was annoyed with her abruptness.

"Wait, were you on Tumblr?" Rachel asked with smile.

Kurt gave her a side look with all of his annoyance gone, "Maybe."

Rachel just grinned and waved her hand moving back to what she was excited about before, "Anyways, remember what I said about someone coming to visit this week."

"Oh," Kurt stood up and walked over to fix some book on one of his shelves, "Your brother is here, right?"

"He is," Rachel scooted to the end of the bed, "And guess what he asked me."

"I honestly have no clue Rachel, so if you could just spit it out," Kurt sat down on the bench across from his bed in front of his vanity.

Rachel bounced on the bed to sit flat on her bottom, "Okay, remember how I told you my brother is in a band…"

Kurt nodded his head remembering the conversations they had, "Yes, you wouldnt stop going on about it for months."

"Well, he is going to a Band Slam thingy in LA in a couple weeks," Rachel explained pulling on Kurts arm to have him sit on the bed with her.

"Thats lovely," Kurt nodded sitting down on the bed more comfortably. He did know of Rachels brother, and had a few brief encounters, but that was all. They werent really friends. He was oddly confused why Rachel was getting so excited over this though.

"It is lovely," Rachel grinned, "Especially because he invited me along."

Kurt looked over at her, he knew that grin too well. It was when Rachel had a plan of some sort. "Well have fun I suppose," he really was confused now.

"No listen to me," Rachel stood up and sat down on the small bench to look at Kurt directly, "He invited me and they have another space left in the van, so he said I could bring someone too."

Kurt lifted an eyebrow, "Wait, they are driving to Los Angeles?"

"Yes!" Rachel squealed, "They are taking a road trip and my brother invited myself and a friend. You are going to be my plus one."

Kurt stood up and laughed, "No way is that happening."

Rachels face fell, "Why not?" she asked him.

Kurt groaned, "One my dad would never let me go, two its a road trip, and three my father would never in a million years let me go," he flopped on his bed.

"I can talk to him," Rachel quickly walked over to him, "But its Los Angeles, while its no New York, its L.A.! It would be, no it will be so awesome and I want you to come."

Kurt shook his head and looked down at the carpeted floor, "It is never going to happen Rachel," he turned his head to face her, "Do you remember that one time I asked my dad if we could go to the midnight showing for that movie?"

"Yeah and he let you go," Rachel smiled.

"But I had to call him every half hour," Kurt said to her, "Even during the movie, we almost got kicked out."

"Please Kurt," Rachel fell down to her knees next to Kurt, "Please just ask your Dad, he loves me. I know he wont say no if you tell him Im going and my brothers going."

Kurt sat up and pulled on Rachels arm, "Get up, besides just because your brother is going doesnt mean my dad is going to trust him."

"But Kurt," Rachel whined as she sat beside him.

"Why dont you ask Finn to go," Kurt shrugged.

"No," Rachel shook her head, "I love Finn, I really do, but I want you to go."

"Why?"

"Because you are my best friend Kurt," Rachel pleaded, "And I wouldnt want to go with anyone else."

Kurt stood up and walked over to his vanity, "Rachel, he is going to say no."

"Not until you ask Kurt," Rachel suggested, "Please Kurt, please!"

"Fine," Kurt groaned, "I will ask, but you are not to be annoying when he says no and I cant go."

"We graduated high school just a month ago," Rachel said to him, "You are an adult now Kurt. We are moving to New York in less than two months."

"Now that may be true," Kurt said looking around his room, "I seriously doubt my father is the type that just lets his son road trip to California with a bunch of people who arent even twenty-one yet."

"Not true," Rachel said to him, "Kyle and Derby are both twenty-one. And then my brother and Maddie are both twenty."

"Wonderful," Kurt rolled his eyes.

"Kurt you home?"

They both looked at Kurts door hearing his father was home. Rachel looked at Kurt again, and he knew what she wanted him to do.

"Fine," Kurt groaned, "We are going to ask him and he will say no."

"You never know. Dont be such a Negative Nilly," Rachel said as they walked to the door and opened.

"Lets get this over with then," Kurt said and then Rachel grabbed his hand pulling him down the hall. He almost tripped on the step in the living room as Rachel pulled him into the kitchen.

"Hello Rachel didnt know you were here," Burt said as he was washing his hands at the sink.

"Hello Mr. H," Rachel smiled, "Kurt has something to ask you." She pushed Kurt over to his dad and he gave her a look.

"What is it son?" Burt asked as he dried off his hands.

"Well heres the thing," Kurt said, "You remember Rachels brother, Blaine."

"Yeah, I think. Is he the one who lives in New York?" Burt asked.

"Yes he does," Rachel nodded, "Lives on his own with his band mates, very responsible."

Kurt sent her a glare and looked back at his dad, "Right, hes in a band. And see his band was invited to this Band Slam in Los Angeles."

"California you mean," Burt said looking between the two.

"Right, and well they are going to road trip all the way there," Kurt explained to his father, "And they got one of those huge vans, and it has some extra space in it. Blaine invited Rachel to come and told her she could invite one other person."

"Let me guess, that other person is you?" Burt asked him.

"Yeah," Kurt nodded, "And I told her that you probably wouldnt say yes right away, but if you think about it I mean it really isnt that far."

"Just a trip to California and back," Burt put a hand on Kurts shoulder, "Kurt, I dont know. I mean I dont even know these guys in Blaines band. And to tell you the truth I really dont know Blaine all that well."

"What if we invite you to dinner," Rachel offered stepping next to Kurt, "You can get to know Blaine and the band. I am sure they would happily answer any questions you had. Plus, its guys and girl in Blaines band," she corrected him.

Burt looked between the two friends and sighed, "I dont know," he took off his hat and reached up to scratch his head, "I mean how old is the kid?"

"My brother is twenty," Rachel responded quickly, "Along with Maddie. Kyle and Derby are both twenty one."

"Who would be paying for this trip?" Burt asked her.

"Oh well, my dads are paying for the gas because they didnt have to pay for my brothers school this year, scholarships and loans paid for it," Rachel told him and then she wrapped an arm around Kurt, "So no worrying about that. We will, of course, chip in for the hotels. I mean we will probably only get a hotel when were in L.A. They dont want to spend extra money when we dont need to."

"I see," Burt nodded, "How about we start with the dinner and see where that goes."

Rachel threw her arms around Burt, "Thank you Mr. H! You arent going to regret it," she then grabbed Kurts hand and started pulling him towards the door.

"Where are you two headed?"

"I need to tell my dads and make plans since you are all coming to dinner," Rachel said, "And I need to show Kurt the outfit I was going to wear tonight when Finn and I go out."

"Right," Burt waved them off realizing he should have known better than to ask Rachel what she was up too. "Have fun and Kurt be home by six, we are going on out to our dinner tonight."

"Sure Dad," Kurt said as Rachel threw a shoe at him, "Rachel!"

"Sorry," she squeaked out, "Come on!"

Rachel drove them to her house; even though Kurt pointed out he couldnt drive himself home now. She just waved her hand saying someone would drop him off later. Kurt laughed and rolled his eyes at his friend.

The pair rushed into Rachels house waving a quick hello to her dads as they went into Rachels room. Rachel showed Kurt the outfit she was planning on wearing for her date with Finn tonight.

It wasnt that Kurt didnt like Finn and Rachel dating, it was the fact that he had never been on a date himself. Let alone have his first real kiss, because in no way did the kiss from Karofsky count and neither did the one with Brittany.

Kurt was lying on his back with his head hanging off the edge on Rachels bed while he waited for her to change, when the door opened suddenly and a guy that looked a few years older then him looked at him. Kurts mind instantly shut off, he was gorgeous. Wait…was this Blaine? It had to be, he hadnt seen Blaine in over a year, and he looked so different.

Blaines hair looked as if he used fewer products than before, giving it a natural curly affect. He wasnt wearing his bowties like he used to wear, but just a simple cardigan. It seemed to fit him perfectly, along with his pair of dark skinny jeans. And he ditched his glasses, now he had contacts. Kurt could see the honey colored eyes staring back at him.

Blaine waved a hand in front of Kurts face, "You alright there?"

"Wha…" Kurt said as he quickly rolled over, but he was on the edge of the bed so he went falling down to the ground. Quickly standing up, "Hi," he said knowing his face was probably redder then a tomato.

"Hey," Blaine laughed, "Hows it going Kurt?"

"Good," Kurt said now smiling, and then knowing it was probably creepy his smile fell. How could Rachel not tell him about how her own brother got amazingly hot?

"Kurt," Blaine said trying to get his attention.

"Sorry," Kurt shook his head, "What was it that you needed."

"Rachel," Blaine put his hands in his pockets, "I wondered where she went."

Kurt pointed to her bathroom, "Changing, she is getting ready for her date with Finn tonight."

"Oh right, with Gigantor," Blaine rolled his eyes, "Sorry I know he is your brother and all, but you know being the older brother it is my civic responsibility to not like him, or at least tease the hell out of him."

"Understandable," Kurt let out a small laugh, "I mean when I get mad at him I tend to call him Big Foot." His mind began to wander about the fact that Blaine knew Kurt and Finn were step brothers. Rachel must talk about him to Blaine that made his stomach flip.

Blaine laughed, "Nice." And his laugh made Kurts stomach flip as well.

Rachel emerged from her bathroom, "Blaine, when did you get home?" She ran over and gave him a quick hug. She walked over to her mirror, "I thought you were going to spend the night at Matts," she said while looking at herself and she glanced at Kurt mouthing boyfriend so he understood who she was talking about.

Kurt mentally slapped himself, Blaine has a boyfriend. Of course he does. Anyone as beautiful as Blaine would have a boyfriend.

"Nah," Blaine shook his head, "We got into a fight."

Kurts ears caught Blaines answer and he thought just maybe, but then another all couples fight. "Another one," Rachel groaned, "I swear you two fight more then an old married couple. What was it about this time?"

Blaine sat down on Rachels bed, "He wanted to come with us on our road trip," he looked over at Kurt, "You know how guys can get like that."

Kurt shrugged, "Sure." He didnt want to admit now that has never had a boyfriend.

"Well, I told him there wasnt any more room," Blaine explained, "Which led to him calling Derby and he spilled about how I invited you. He went a bit overboard with his emotions, so we got in the van and drove here."

"You drove here from New York?" Kurt asked.

"Yeah," Blaine nodded, "We rented the van and had everything packed already, so we left early."

"So everybody is downstairs?" Rachel asked fixing her hair.

"Yep," Blaine said with another nod, "So who were you going to ask to come with us?"

Rachel looked over at Kurt, "Well I want Kurt to come, but his dad isnt convinced."

"Dude sorry about that," Blaine said looking at Kurt.

Kurt shrugged, "Its fine, Rachel thinks if he has dinner with her parents and you that it will change his mind."

"Couldnt hurt," Blaine smiled, "I havent seen Burt in years. Course I will have to keep the band away. I love them I really do, but sometimes they dont exactly know when enough is enough."

There was a knock on door downstairs, "Thats Finn! How do I look?" Rachel asked giving a twirl.

"Like my sister in a skirt," Blaine commented with a cocky grin.

"Not you," she snapped at her brother, "Kurt, how do I look?"

Kurt walked over and grabbed one of her bracelets placing it on her wrist, "There, now its perfect. Have fun."

Rachel smiled, "Oh crap," she found herself saying out loud, "Blaine, could you give Kurt a ride home, I forgot about that when I kidnapped him."

"I reminded you," Kurt said with a sigh.

Blaine gave a nod towards his sister, "Sure, just leave your keys."

"Dont mess with my car," Rachel said tossing Blaine her keys.

"I wouldnt mess up your car," Blaine snorted a laugh.

Kurt couldnt believe how adorable it was when he did that. He had barely even seen Blaine for a day and he was already falling for him.

"Yeah, well the last time you borrowed my car you changed all of the pre-set stations," Rachel said opening her door and the three left the room walking down the stairs.

"I solemnly swear that I will not change the stations this time," Blaine rolled his eyes, "But you actually deserved it. If you dont remember I know a certain person who changed the contents of my shampoo bottle turning my hair blue."

"It was washable," Rachel waved her hand and when she saw Finn, she started grinning, "Finn! Im ready to go."

Blaine stared at Finn, trying incredible hard not to smile, "Dont bring her home too late."

Finns eyes widened, "Oh, um no I wont."

"Blaine," Rachel hit his arm, "Stop trying to scare Finn, geez you are like a foot shorter then him."

Blaine laughed, "Oh please, you remember how I started that fight club at Dalton, which Im done talking about because you know the first rule of Fight Club is that you dont talk about Fight Club."

Finn just stared at him unsure of what he meant, "Well we should go. The movie starts soon. Kurt did you need a ride back home?"

"No, Blaine said he could give me a lift," Kurt said, "You two run along and enjoy your evening."

"Thanks man," Finn gave a wave and they walked out of the door.

"He is quite the jumpy fellow," Blaine smiled.

"Dude, your dads are the most awesome dudes ever!"

Blaine turned around and saw his friend Derby walking in holding a plate of sandwiches, "Derby, you arent supposed to eat all of those."

"Its fine," LeRoy said walking into the room, "Thats his plate, we have another one. We were prepared this time. Kurt, would you like one?"

"Oh, Kurt," Derby smiled at Kurt. Derby was a bit taller then him, with long shaggy hair that had some green highlights in it. He was wearing a skater shirt and some baggy cargo shorts. "Nice to meet you finally, Rachel never shuts up about you now. Want a sandwich?" he offered his plate out.

Kurt looked at the time, "Actually I need to get home its my night out with my dad. We usually go out to eat just me and him."

"Thats right," LeRoy smiled, "I just need to get my keys."

"Its fine Dad," Blaine said holding Rachels keys, "Ill take him, just feed the troops and Ill go out to get some more soda too."

"Thanks son," LeRoy said with a wave.

Blaine and Kurt walked out of the house and towards Rachels car, "Thanks for taking me home," Kurt said once they were sitting and buckled.

"No problem, like I said I need to refill the soda anyways" Blaine said as he started the car, "You may have to point the direction of your house though. I honestly cant remember the last time I was there. Of if I have ever been there."

"Thats fine," Kurt said, "Just turn right and then stay straight for a few blocks."

"Cool," Blaine nodded as he drove, "So you want to come with us to California?"

"I guess," Kurt shrugged not sure how he should react, "I mean, Rachel just asked me today. And then there is the fact I have to talk my dad into it."

"You just graduated with Rachel right?" Blaine asked him.

"Yeah," Kurt nodded.

"Sorry, I couldnt make it to the ceremony," Blaine told him as he started to play with the stations in Rachels car, "My band had a gig and while it was a good one, the dude told us we werent worth his time."

Kurt made a face, "Sorry about that."

"Its fine," Blaine said with a shrug, "Everyone is a critic. So you said something about having dinner with your dad?"

"Yep," Kurt said with a nod, "My dad and I have these guy nights I suppose you could call them, just he and I doing some things together. They started after he had his heart attack my junior year."

"Right, I remember Rachel telling me about that," Blaine looked over at Kurt for a moment, "That must have sucked. Glad he got better though."

"Me too," Kurt gave him a smile, "Turn left and then my house is the third on the right."

"You got it," Blaine turned the corner, "This is the street my old friend Tony used to live on. We used to play with his older brother and we would spray his older sister with the sprinkler."

"Tony?"

"Anthony," Blaine told him, "Tony was his nickname."

"Oh, Anthony Tallon," Kurt laughed, "Yeah, he still lives here. He lives in his parents basement, while working at the 7-11 on one of the main streets."

Blaine laughed, "Well I guess I knew how to pick them. I mean look at Derby."

"He isnt so bad," Kurt shrugged with a smile, "Well thanks for the ride. I suppose Ill see you in a few days."

"The dinner," Blaine grinned, "Sure, see you then."

Kurt got out of the car and walked to his door. He didnt want to turn around and look to see if Blaine was still there. So he quickly walked into his house and peered out the window carefully watching as Blaine pulled out his driveway taking off down the road.

Kurt let his back hit the door and he fell down to the floor. Burt walked over and saw his son on the floor, "You alright down there?"

Kurt nodded his head slowly, "I think I realized what some people mean when they feel their heart stopping."

Burt looked at him not sure if he wanted to ask him what he meant, "Sure, where did you want to eat tonight?"

Kurt brushed off the front of his shirt. He wanted to look nice, but looking as if he wasnt trying. Burt was driving them to Rachels house. He sincerely hoped Rachels plan was going to work. Now that he had the idea of driving across the country with Blaines band he really wanted to do it.

To his disappointment Blaines boyfriend kept cropping up in his mind. He decided he would just look and not touch. That couldnt be too hard. Its how he lived in high school, and he could do it for a few days with Blaine.

Burt knocked on the front door, "Kid, its not going to have any wrinkles if you dont fidget with it." Kurt gave his father a look.

"Remind me again why we are doing this?" Finn asked.

Carole reached over and brushed Finns shoulder to straighten his shirt, "Because we wanted to talk to LeRoy and Hiram about this trip Rachel wants to take Kurt on."

"Right," Finn nodded, "You want to go?"

Kurt now gave Finn a look, "Rachel invited me along and it sounds like fun."

Rachel opened the door. She was wearing a dark blue sundress that Kurt had picked out for her one day when they were shopping at the beginning of summer. "Hello! Come on in," she waved them inside. "We are having a barbeque out in the back because of all the people that are here today."

They all walked to the backyard and Kurt once again flattened the front of his shirt hoping it wasnt wrinkling. "Kurt, would you stop," Burt said giving him a look.

Kurt rolled his eyes, "Dad…" he was going to tell his dad something, but then he completely forgot because Blaine Anderson Berry just ran in front of him shirtless and wet. Then another guy ran behind throwing a water balloon and followed by Derby and girl.

"Blaine!" Rachel shouted, "You are supposed to be the older one!"

Blaine ran back over to his sister, "Oh come on sis, I know you have your bathing suit on underneath that."

"Dont you dare hug me," Rachel squealed and hid behind Kurt.

"Hiding behind Kurt just because hes taller isnt going to help you," Blaine teased. "Hi, its nice to see you again Mr. Hummel. Its also nice to finally meet you Mrs. Hummel."

"You as well Blaine," Burt smiled at him.

Carole smiled, "Thank you sweetie, I brought a cake I made. Hirams favorite."

"Awesome," Blaine reached over and took the cake, "Papa! Mrs. H brought that cake you like," he walked back into the house.

"Carole," Hiram smiled walking over to him, "You are such a dear."

"Oh it was nothing," Carole waved her hand.

"Come along, let us leave the young ones to themselves," LeRoy said as he offered Burt and Carole a glass.

Rachel sighed, "Here, we can go sit over here," she led them to the picnic table that Derby was sitting at stuffing his face with chips, "Derby you arent going to be hungry for dinner if you keep eating."

"Nah," Derby shook his head.

The girl Kurt had seen earlier shrugged, "He has the appetite of a hippo Rachel, I wouldnt try and stop him or else he will bite your finger."

Rachel made a face, "Geez."

The three sat down and the girl smiled at Kurt, "So you are Kurt."

"Yeah," Kurt nodded slowly.

"Im Madison, my friends call me Maddie, and this is my boyfriend, Kyle," Maddie said pointing towards the guy sitting next to her. Madison had long blonde hair, with a pink streak on one side and blue on the other. She was just a bit shorter than Kurt from seeing her sit straight up.

Kyle looked up and waved, "Whats up?" Kyle had a dark mop of hair on his head and looked a few inches taller than Maddie, but he was slouching in his seat.

"This is indeed Kurt, and this is my boyfriend, Finn," Rachel said squeezing his arm.

Finn looked down at her and they kissed. Kurt just rolled his eyes, "So, Rachel never told me, exactly what your band name."

"Oh, we call ourselves Stereo Outcast," Maddie smiled.

Blaine had walked back outside and was now wearing a shirt, "Yeah, and that name is all thanks to me."

Just a simple polo that hugged him in all the right ways, Kurt thought to himself.

"You wish Babs," Kyle laughed, "I am the one who named the band."

Blaine sat down at the only spot open now which was next to Kurt because Maddie had her feet up and Kurt couldnt have been any happier in that moment.

"Wait," Kurt found himself saying out, "Did you call him Babs?"

"Yeah," Blaine shook his head, "Its an acronym of my name, they think they are so funny," he said as he threw a chip at Kyle.

Rachel smiled, "I quite like that name, Babs."

"Oh god," Blaine let his head hit the table, "And I thought coming home I could avoid that name all together."

Rachel reached over Kurts lap and patted her brothers arm, "Please, I have so much dirt on you that a nickname wont matter."

"This is going to be a fun summer," Maddie smiled.

Blaine looked over at Kurt, "Please say you are coming because someone has to keep her occupied."

Kurt patted Blaine on the shoulder, "I can try, but keeping Rachel occupied I would need Barbra Streisand, breaking into Gershwin Theatre, and gold stars, lots of them."

Rachel hit Kurt on the arm, "Considering we already have done the middle option that is just rude."

"Wait, you broke into the Gershwin Theatre?" Derby asked them. All of them looked at him, "What, I cant like musical theatre?"

"Sure you can," Blaine laughed, "But you are the one that made fun of me when I went through the apartment singing songs from Oklahoma."

"You were singing songs from Oklahoma Blaine," Derby said, "Oklahoma!"

Kurt laughed, "You like Oklahoma?"

"I was practicing," Blaine groaned, "I swear when I come home it is embarrassing Blaine all day and night."

"Oh you should be around when Kurts aunt comes to town," Burt laughed walking up to them.

"Dad!" Kurt said quickly.

Finn laughed, "Thats right, she told us that story of how you would dress up in your costumes and perform the Sound of Music."

Kurt went red and tried to hide his face in his hands, "Geez Finn."

"Thats nothing," Blaine smiled, "Rachel and I used to The Music Man and she would force me to wear this hat she made for me."

Everyone laughed, "I remember that," LeRoy smiled, "And then you would get her back by making her sing the songs from Sweeny Todd."

"Scared me for life," Rachel said now pointing at her brother.

"Oh please," Blaine laughed, "I think you scared me for life when you went and tried singing Dont Rain on My Parade over a thousand times."

"Oh geez not that," Kurt said.

Rachel made a face, "How dare you. Daddy, when is the food going to be ready?"

"See how she switches from annoying sister to sweet daughter in only seconds," Blaine teased, "Thats how she got me in trouble all the time."

Maddie stood up, "No, you are just a trouble maker," she said as she ran a hand through his hair.

Blaine pushed her hands away, "Come on Mads," he reached up and fixed his hair.

"She is right, you were quite the little trouble maker before Dalton," Hiram said with a laugh.

Blaine just rolled his eyes, "See and you wonder why I dont make it home more."

"It cant be that bad," Finn said.

"He always makes things worse then they are," Rachel said to them.

"So about this trip," Burt said sitting down at the other table they had set up on the porch. "How long will it take you guys to get out there?"

"Well we were going to drive straight there," Blaine explained, "So it would be about a thirty five hour trip there. We would have to drive in shifts. I know Rachel said she wouldnt mind driving for a few miles."

"Yeah, and we can sleep while the others drive," Derby said, "It would be like the trip we took to Philly."

"You went to Philadelphia for something?" Burt asked him.

"Oh yeah," Kyle nodded, "We had a gig there, won first place too."

Madison walked back out, "Didnt think we had a chance with that one," she nodded handing Kyle a can of soda.

"Wheres mine?" Derby asked.

"In the fridge with the rest of them," Maddie said as she thumped him on the back of the head.

"Fine," Derby said, "Any anyone else?"

"Ill get some with you," Finn stood up, "Kurt, you want something?"

"Yeah, thanks," Kurt nodded at him.

Hiram stood at the grill and flipped the burgers, "Almost done. Just a few more minutes until the burgers are done. And dont worry Burt we have enough for seconds."

"He doesnt need seconds," Kurt said.

Burt gave Kurt a look, "Kid I can look after myself. He has me eating all that health nut food all the time now."

"Dad you had a heart attack," Kurt said.

"He has a point dear," Carole smiled and touched Burts shoulder.

Burt rolled his eyes, "Fine fine, need any help with anything else?"

"No, were good thanks though," Le Roy said as he walked back into the house.

Finn and Derby were walking out holding cans of soda, "And you raced them, like on the streets?"

"Its how I got my nickname," Derby said, "I mean John is such a…"

"A name," Blaine said.

"Whatever," Derby said waving his hand, "Name shows a placement in society."

"Placement in the hospital," Maddie said to him, "You almost died, if it wasnt for Kyle and me, you would still be there."

"Oh please," Derby said.

"You know its true," Kyle turned towards everyone else, "He was literally laying on his death bed, never saw a guy with a cast on his right leg, left arm, three fingers on your right hand were broken, your nose was mangled up, and you lost hearing in one of your ears?"

"Dude really?" Finn asked with wide eyes.

"Never race cars," Derby shrugged, "Not like Im doing it again after that mess. My parents told me they would rather see me ten feet under if I step onto another race track."

"And have you?" Burt asked.

"No sir, two years and still sober," Derby shook his head, "Something about the fact that I was trapped in a metal death trap that was on fire, it doesnt bring back pleasant memories."

"Glad to see you got your head back on straight then," Burt said to him.

"Me too," Maddie nodded, "Now enough about Derbys life, how about this trip. I know we need to talk about room arrangements."

"Oh Kurt doesnt mind sharing with the girls," Rachel said waving her hand, "Dont worry about that."

"Really?" Kyle asked.

"I usually did when we went to Nationals and stuff," Kurt shrugged, "It doesnt bug me."

"Not that we wouldnt trust you or anything," Kyle said quickly, "I mean we room with Blaine all the time."

Blaine looked over at his friend, "Kyle, just quit while youre here and not over there."

"Right, Im done talking now," Kyle said with a smile.

"Good plan," Blaine nodded, "As we were saying, Rachel told me it was fine that Kurt bunked with her. So we would only have to get two rooms and spilt that among the six of us once we get to California."

"I see," Burt said reaching up to scratch his head through his hat, "Fine."

Kurt turned to look at his dad, "Really?"

Carole smiled, "LeRoy and Hiram already convinced us anyways."

Kurt and Rachel jumped up from their seats to hug Kurts parents, "Thank you!" they both said.

Rachel then pulled Kurt aside, "We have to go shopping now."

"Totally," Kurt said excitedly.