Carole lead Kurt back into the Nurse’s station, she didn’t understand how he knew Blaine’s name, but if he did then maybe he knew more about this boy she had come to love like a part of the family.

“Kurt honey, Do you know him? How do you know his name is Blaine?” Kurt simply looked up at Carole, eye’s full of sadness and confusion.

“umm.. Do you remember me telling you about the random stranger I had the coffee date with, the one that stood me up the next day?”

“How could I forget about that. You were so broken hearted for months afterwards, we didn’t think we were ever gonna get you to cheer up and move on. Wait a minute, do you mean that’s him?”

“His name is Blaine, but that’s all I know, I never got a last name.”

“Well at least we know that much about him. Which is more than what we’ve known for the past 5 years, I can still remember like it was yesterday when he came in. You wouldn’t even be able to recognize him then if you had saw him.”

Kurt took a moment to remember the night Carole had told him about the hit and run, and how the man had no identification at the time. Carole was busy going through papers at her desk when she heard Kurt take a huge increase in breath, spinning around to see a look of pure shock and yet realization in his face.

“Oh my God Carole, I remember. He was with me at the coffee shop the night he got hit, that’s why he stood me up the next day… he was here. I thought….I thought it was me, something I did.” Carole began to put together what he was saying, knowing now the same as Kurt. That he had not been stood up, that if it hadn’t been for the accident Kurt would have met him again the next morning as planned.

“Sweetheart, it’ll be ok. Now I need you to remember, is there anything specific you can remember about him. Where he was from? Where he was going?”

“Not really no, he said he was passing through, but that home wasn’t too far from here so I’m sure it was still within the state.” Carole could tell Kurt didn’t want to talk about it anymore so she pulled out her Cell and called Missing Person’s once again to update them on the boy’s name. Hopefully it should help narrow down the search.

Later that night, Kurt excused himself from dinner. He really wasn’t in the mood to eat, his mind wouldn’t stop racing with all the new information. Burt knew something was up with Blaine but knew better than to push for information, when he was ready Kurt would tell him.

“So honey, how was work today?”

“Well.. Our John Doe now has a name.. Blaine” But couldn’t hide the smile growing on his face. This was great news, Carole had worried so much about this boy and for good reason. Now things finally started to look up after so long.

“That’s wonderful! So someone was able to identify him right?”

“Yea.. someone alright. Someone who had a date with him, and then was stood up the next day because he was in the hospital. Someone who can’t seem to move pass this in 5 years.”

Burt was confused now, part of this sounded familiar but his mind was just drawing a blank. Carole knew her husband well enough to know he was lost in thought, and simply just reached out and took his hand.

“Our is son is the one I’m referring to by the way.”

“KURT!? You mean that depression he went through way back when over being stood up by that Jerk? That was your John Doe? Err.. I mean Blaine?”

“Seems it was, Kurt’s went all this time doubting himself because of that one situation, and now today he finds out he wasn’t stood up, fate just had other plans. “

“Wow, I can only imagine what he’s going through right now.” Burt wanted desperately to go and confront his son, but he knew that was a bad idea. Kurt would be moving out in the next day or so, and Burt wanted to make this transition for him as stress free as possible.

Mercedes was making her rounds, she didn’t really mind working the night shift all that much. She liked how relaxed and calm the hospital seemed to be at night. She was heading out of the LTC when she noticed a light on in… well I guess Blaine’s room. They’d all known his as John for so long that, it was going to take a bit of time to get used to Blaine. She peeked in the window and was surprised to see Kurt sitting by his bedside, she was about to knock and go in when she realized his mouth was moving. He was sitting in there and talking, she couldn’t really hear what he was saying, but there had to be a reason why he didn’t let her know he was here, so she decided to leave him be. She knew of his self-doubts and confidence problems, maybe this was what he needed to finally be sure of himself.

“ I don’t even know why I’m here in all honesty Blaine, I know you really can’t hear me but I just feel like I need to talk to you. I owe you an apology, for the last couple years I have hated you so much for causing me to doubt myself and my abilities, but now… now I know you didn’t intend to stand me up, or at least I am hoping you didn’t. I don’t know why this had to happen to you, and I hate that it did. I promise you that Carole and I are going to find your family, but until that time you can think of us as an extended family, ok? Now were really going to have to do something about this outfit they got you in, hospital scrubs do nothing for your complexion.. just saying.”

Kurt was amazed at how easy it was for him to open up and be himself around Blaine, how easy the words left his mouth, even if Blaine couldn’t respond. This got to be one of his favorite past times. He would work his shift, have dinner with the family, and then come by here every other night and just spend some time talking to Blaine, or reading to him. Kurt knew Harry Potter was his favorite, so he would read to him when he had a chance. Over the course of a few months, his quiet little room seemed to become a bit more welcoming. Flowers could now be found on the table, other little things added here and there. It sort of became Kurt’s private escape from all the crazy in the outside world. He just felt so much comfort in Blaine’s presence.

Sometime around Halloween, Kurt found himself unable to sleep, which wasn’t all that surprising. It was exhausting balancing his home life, work schedule and visits with Blaine. He lay there in his bed thinking of the conversation he and Mercedes had had earlier that day.

“Kurt honey, you know I love you right?”

“ I know that, why, what’s wrong?”

“ I’ve spoken with a few coworkers and everyone feels the same as I do. Were worried about you. Your spending way too much time with a comatose Patient, one in fact you hardly even know. It’s not healthy for you to waist your life away, waiting on someone that could possibly never wake up. Have you thought about that? I want you to be happy, I just don’t want you waiting around forever only to regret it in the end.”
Kurt had heard this same discussion already from his Dad and Carole. He was getting pretty sick and tired of people telling him what’s best for him and what’s not. He didn’t see his time spent in the room with Blaine as a waist, it was more of a sort of therapy. He was able to vent out his frustrations in a calm atmosphere, and relax with his reading. Sure he couldn’t keep his mind off of Blaine, but whether anyone like to admit it or not, Blaine had played a Small but huge factor in his life. If he hadn’t of felt stood up, he would have never had confidence issues. That’s what was stopping him from pursuing fashion truthfully, as well as music, he just didn’t think he was good enough. Now don’t get him wrong, he loved nursing, and knowing he made a difference in people’s lives. But the fact remains that if he hadn’t met Blaine just for those short few hours that one night, his life would be totally different now.

He decided to get out of bed, throwing on some sweats and a hoodie, thinking maybe an early EARLY morning run would clear his mind and help him sleep. He took off down the road, iPod in his ear, not really paying attention to where he was going. Ten minutes later he was coming up on Lima General Hospital, he was trying to get his mind off of Blaine and everything else, so what does his body do? Brings him straight to the source.

He entered Blaine’s room, like it was nothing at all. Crossed over and began to check the charts and read outs from his machine. His Brainwaves had been fluctuating for the past few weeks, and the doctors saw this as a good sign, but not good enough to get your hopes up.

“And how are we tonight Blaine? Yea yea I’m sure your thinking geez does this guy have a life, does he ever go home . The answer to that would be, most definitely not. But don’t concern yourself with me, I’m in a bit of a mood, Mercedes kinda pissed me off today but that’s nothing really new either. OH, I picked up a copy of JK Rowling’s new book and I have to say.. You’re not missing much.” He crossed his arms thinking for a moment, he had wanted to do something for a while now but wasn’t sure how weird it would be or not. He walked to the door and lowered the blinds hoping no one would come by.

“Ok so here’s the deal, I haven’t sang in Lord Knows how long. But I want to sing for you, if that’s ok. Now it’s a little bit rough but bear with me. It’s an older song but it’s one of my favorites.”

Late at night when all the world is sleeping.
I stay up and think of you.
And I wish on a star,
That somewhere you are thinking of me too.

'Cause I'm dreaming of you tonight
'Til tomorrow, I'll be holding you tight
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming about you and me.

Wonder if you ever see me, and I
Wonder if you know I'm there
If you looked in my eyes,
Would you see what's inside?
Would you even care?

Kurt felt the tears begin to roll down his face. He knew this would make him emotional but it was just something he had to do. Hopefully it would provide closure for him. As much as he was in love with Blaine, he knew it could never be.

Late at night when all the world is sleeping
I stay up and think of you
And I still can't believe
That you came up to me and said I love you
I love you too

Dreaming all tonight
Till tomorrow and for all of my life
And there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
Than here in my room dreaming with you endlessly.

He dried his eyes and left the room, swearing he wouldn’t come back as often as he had been. Everyone was right this wasn’t’ healthy for him, he needed to get out and get a life. He glanced down at his watch, seeing it was just about 5 am, the shifts would be changing here soon. He decided to see if Mercedes was working and would be interested in getting some breakfast with him. He made his way to the Nurse’s station, but she wasn’t there. Instead there was a tall brown haired guy in the room.

“Excuse me, is Mercedes Jones working or she already gone?” the guy didn’t even look up until half way through is conversation.

“Yea, I think she’s already go…..well hello hot stuff.” The Nurse shot him a smile, and Kurt immediately felt the blood rushing to his face.

“Umm hi. If you see her tell her Kurt came by looking for her.”

“I most definitely will Kurt, do you want to leave a number she can reach you at too.”

“Nah, she has my cell.”

“I was actually asking for my benefits not hers.”

“ umm… who are you?” Kurt felt very uncomfortable, he’d never seen this man before and yet here he was making passes at him.

“Sebastian. I just transferred in. So what about it Hottie. I get off in a bit, would you like to grab a cup of coffee with me or something?”

“ I’m flattered really but….you know what never mind. Sure I’d love to.” Kurt decided it was time to stop avoiding situations like this, he was going to honestly try and have some sort of social life, even if it was with someone who looked like they were undressing him with every glance.


They ordered their coffee and found a sit, Kurt more nervous now than he was before. He wouldn’t deny it that this guy was very nice to look at. Perfect teeth, perfect hair, and from the way his scrub pants hugged his body… pretty damn perfect all over.

“So Kurt tell me about yourself.”

“Well lets see, I just moved back here to Lima a few months ago. This is where I grew up and my family is from, so it just felt right coming home. I work at the hospital as a nurse, and that’s really about it.”

“Single?” Kurt choked on his coffee as he heard the words.

“Haha, its ok. I didn’t’ mean to embarrass you.” Sebastian passed him a few napkins to clean up a bit.

“Well umm.. yea I am.”

“See now, I find that hard to believe. Someone as fine as you single? What the hell is the world coming to?” Kurt felt himself blushing once again, he couldn’t even remember the last time someone complimented him like this, it felt kind of nice.

“Ok just stop haha. I don’t think I can take much more tonight.” Sebastian smiled wickedly and leaned across the table to Kurt’s ear. Kurt could feel his hot breath against the skin of his neck. It sent chills running through his body as Sebastian whispered to him.

“Come on now baby, I’ve got plenty more you can take from me, if your up for that is.”

“I.. umm..we….uhh..”

Sebastian started giggling he loved to make me squirm, it made him want them that much more.

“Seriously though, my place or yours.” Kurt wasn’t’ sure he had heard him right, was he really propositioning him for a quick fuck? His mind raced at the thought of the whole thing, he couldn’t think of the last time he’d had sex, let alone with someone who looked as good as him. He knew it was a bad idea from the get go but his body ached and screamed for him to go with him. This is what he was talking about, trying to make life better for himself.

“You know what! Fuck it, why the hell not. I leave right around the corner my place will be fine.”

“Finally! A guy with some back bone like me. You know Kurt I think this could end up being a wonderful friendship.” He reached out taken Kurt’s hand and leading him out the door.

“Wait, shit I left my cell phone on the table be right back.” Kurt rushed him to grab his phone, he was afraid if too much time had passed he would chicken out. He grabbed it and was headed out when he felt the vibration in his palm, looking down saw that he had a new Text from Carole. He stopped dead in his tracks outside the door, his feet felt like they were made of led, he took all his will power just to make him lower his phone back down. He lifted his head and just stared across the parking lot, looking over the high rise’s in the distance as the Sun crept up over the line.

“Hey… come on lets go Kurt. Hello? Dude are you ok?” Kurt didn’t know how to respond he just lifted his phone back up to reread the message he’d received.

Kurt! Call me! He’s Awake!! –Carole