“Hmmm,” Blaine sighed as he leaned into Kurt's warm touch, “I wish we could stay like this forever.”

“I know, but then Cole wouldn't be very taken care of. We should shower. We have about an hour to get to the hospital, and I don't want to be late. Also, I forgot to tell you that Finn called and he and Rachel are going to cook and bring all the food over here for Christmas dinner since our place is bigger. That way everyone can hang out here and visit between shifts at the hospital,” Kurt smirked as he slid out of bed and threw the covers off Blaine,

“Shit, okay I'm up,” Blaine yelped as the cool air of the apartment hit his bare skin, “That sounds like a really good idea. Mom and Dad have been wanting to see the place since we redecorated so that is perfect.”

“Allright we have it all settled?”

“Settled,” Blaine said as he followed Kurt to the shower.

**

“Shhh, I know your hungry. Give daddy just a minute,” Kurt soothed as Cole wiggled and cried in his isolette.

“We must have gotten back from breakfast just in time,” Blaine chuckled as Kurt sat down to nurse.

“I know right, the good thing is the loud crying is a good sign that means he's getting stronger,” Kurt sighed, “What time did your mom say they were going to get here today?”

“I don't know. I know dad's flight got in last night, and they were going to go sleep and then come in so hopefully soon,” Blaine said.

“That will be great,” Kurt sighed as he brushed his fingertips across Cole's forehead.

Blaine snuggled a little closer to Kurt and watched their son. He was so in awe of how tender Kurt was with him. They were both so exhausted that he had almost dozed off when Kurt directed his attention to a gentleman who looked to be in his late forties with gray streaked curly hair who came through the glass doors of the NICU and surveyed the room.

“Dad,” Blaine said as he jumped up to meet Robert Anderson.

“How is he? I am so sorry I couldn't get here sooner.”

“It's okay we know you are busy. He's doing great,” Kurt said, “Give us just a few minutes for him to finish eating, and then you can hold him if you want.”

“Of course, but before I do I want to talk to Blaine outside.”

“Okay,” Blaine said as he shrugged at Kurt before following his dad out into the hallway.

**

“Dad is everything okay,” Blaine asked as he watched his father continue to look towards the NICU windows.

“No,” Robert turned around and embraced his son with tear filled eyes, “I am so sorry. I am sorry I haven't been there for you as much as I should have, and I'm sorry for the times where I couldn't understand how you were gay. I'm also sorry that I didn't always agree with you dating Kurt. I love you, and you have picked a wonderful man who has given you a wonderful son, and I'm mostly sorry that I couldn't get here sooner.”

“Dad, its okay. I was mad at you at the time, but now I know that you did the best that you could. The day I came to terms with being gay I had no idea how I was going to tell you, and I knew that being out would not be easy. I even knew when Kurt and I started seeing each other that it was going to be hard on you, but I also knew that your heart would want me to be happy.”

“Blaine, I behaved the way I did out of a lack of understanding, but now that I have seen the light so to speak I can really tell that you and Kurt have an unconditional love for one another. Cole is a beautiful gift created from that love, and even though sometimes I still struggle with the fact that you are gay I am happy that you are committing yourselves to one another through marriage, and even more excited that I have a beautiful grandson.”

“Thanks, Dad,” Blaine smiled as he gave his dad one more hug before they went back to spend some more time with Cole.

**

“Where's Blaine,” Rachel asked as she walked into the apartment carrying two bags of groceries.

“He wanted to go have Christmas breakfast with his mom and dad, and from there they were going to go ahead and go to the hospital. Robert got in from London two days ago, and hadn't even been at the hospital for ten minutes before he had Blaine in the hallway and was apologizing for everything.”

“Was Blaine surprised?”

“We both were but not at the same time. This has been such an emotional time for the whole family, and Robert has really been trying so I think now that Cole is here he really wanted to make peace for the sake of his and Blaine's relationship and the relationship he can have with his grandson.”

“That is awesome. I'm glad things are finally settling down.”

“Yah, and even more exciting news we had a meeting yesterday with Dr. James, and Cole is doing so well that he needs to spend two nights out of Kangaroo Care without an apnea spell, and then they can move him to level two care which means he will be in an open crib and more family can visit him.”

“That is amazing,” Rachel shrieked as she wrapped Kurt in a hug.

“What's amazing,” Finn asked as he stumbled in with two more bags of groceries.

“Cole is getting moved to level two care if he doesn't have any breathing issues for two nights.”

“That's awesome dude,” Finn grabbed Kurt and gave him a huge hug.

“So,” Rachel asked, “what's the final plan for the wedding?”

“Dad called and said they were going to stay in and rest a little longer this morning, but Collette and Robert know to call them and us when they are on their way to the hospital so we can get there after they do so Blaine doesn't see you guys or he will know something is up. I am going to go feed Cole, and then convince Blaine that we need to take a few quiet minutes while Cole sleeps to get used to not holding him, and then we will come into the day room.”

“I hope we can pull this off,” Rachel smiled at Kurt and over at Finn.

“I have no worries at all.” Kurt smiled and couldn't help but think about his commitment to Blaine.