October 12, 1963

Dear Kurt, 

I made it to California! It is beautiful here, but I miss you. I can’t stop thinking about you and that perfect day under the willow tree. What would I have done had I not stopped at that diner? I don’t even want to think about life without you in it anymore. 

Tell me about you! I want to know everything, even the boring stuff. It gives me a sense of normalcy, I guess. Maybe it is silly, I want to feel like I am there with you, going through life with you. I have never felt this way about anyone before. It is both exciting and terrifying, and I never want to stop feeling this way. Thanks to you, Kurt, I feel like I have someone to live for now. Thank you. Stay safe and keep out of trouble! 

Love Blaine

November 11, 1963

Dear Blaine, 

I miss you, too. Do you know how long you will be in California? I really don’t want you to leave the states. I read in the paper everyday these awful war stories. I want it to end so you can come home to me and we can run away together, to New York. 

Well, life is boring! (Told you!) I passed my geometry test. I really hate math. And I met a strange girl today, Rachel Berry. She tried to get me to join this new club they are starting- Glee Club. It’s a club for singing. I told her I would think on it. I kind of want to join, but well, you know. I’m not sure if I’m brave enough. 

I didn’t have to work today, so I helped my dad in the shop. He taught me how to fix a carburetor.

And Blaine, I feel the same about you. For the first time I feel I have a true friend, but it is also so much more than that. I am so glad to have met you.

YOU be safe and stay out of trouble as well, Soldier!

Yours, Kurt

December 19, 1963

Dear Kurt, 

They are shipping us out the beginning of next year. I wish I could come see you for Christmas. 

Do you have any special plans for Christmas? Growing up, my parents, brother, and I would visit my grandparents in Wisconsin. I can’t say I will miss that, though. My grandfather never liked me much. But they did give great presents and my grandmother made the best fruitcake! 

Love Blaine

January 1, 1964

Dear Blaine, 

A late Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, Blaine! I had a nice Christmas, I guess. It was pretty normal. My dad’s parents joined us for Christmas Eve dinner, and my mom’s dad always comes to see me on Christmas day.

I don’t know if you’re overseas yet or not, but I really hope this letter gets to you. The postman said the military is pretty good about getting letters to soldiers, even if it is sent to the wrong place. I still hate thinking about you over there. Is it scary? Don’t tell me if it is. Make me believe you are perfectly safe and in absolutely no danger, ok? 

Yours, Kurt

February 12, 1964

Dear Kurt, 

We have finally deployed. I can’t tell you exactly where, of course, but it is definitely strange. No, dear, I am in absolutely NO danger whatsoever. Better? 

It takes a while to get your letters, but they do find me, wherever I am. I wish I had a picture of you, though. I miss seeing your face. I miss everything about you. 

Did you ever decide to join Glee Club?

Love Blaine

March 5, 1964

Dear Blaine, 

Here is the picture you requested. It’s my school picture from this year. Now I wish I had a picture of you! 

I haven’t joined Glee, no. Maybe next year. I just... wasn’t ready. But I have been thinking and I might tell my dad soon. We’ve been getting closer. He is actually seeing someone, can you believe that! Her name is Carol and she is wonderful, but she has a son, Finn, who is in my class at school. He is on the football team and dating the most popular girl at school, of course. 

I’m afraid, though, that if I tell dad somehow it will mess up his relationship with Carol. She makes him happy. I really just want him to be happy. 

Yours, Kurt

April 17, 1964

Dear Kurt, 

I don’t have much time to write, but I wanted to get this to you before... I just wanted to get this to you. I am fine, don’t worry. Don’t stop writing, though! I miss you.

Courage, Kurt! 

Love Blaine

May 3, 1964

Dear Blaine, 

I hate being constantly worried about you. Please be safe! 

I told my dad! I told him and he hugged me. He said he kind of already knew, he said mom knew, even when I was eight. He said that I am still his son, no matter what, and he loves me. 

This is definitely a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And my dad and I, we’ve never been closer. It is truly wonderful. 

I wish you were here to be happy with me. I told him about you, I hope you don’t mind. He said he wishes he could have met you before you left and that if you need anything, just say the word. 

I miss you more than words can describe.

Yours, Kurt

May 4, 1964

Blaine

I’m Burt Hummel, Kurt’s dad. I just wanted to let you know that even though I don’t know you, I am proud of you for serving our country. Thank you for being there for my son, too. It ‘s good to know he has someone to talk to. 

You will always have a home here if you need it. Be safe, son.

Burt

June 21, 1964

Dear Kurt,

  I am so very happy for you, that everything worked out with your dad. You have no idea how much I wish I was with you right now. I think I would really like him. He wrote me, did he tell you? I included a reply for him in the same envelope, would you give it to him?

Thank you for the picture, by the way. You are gorgeous! I keep it in my breast pocket, right above my heart. I think about you all the time, Kurt. When things get... unpleasant out here, all I have to do is close my eyes and think of you and nothing seems so scary anymore. 

Love Blaine

July 17, 1964

Dear Blaine, 

I am going to choose to ignore all of the terrifying war-talk that I have been hearing. I am going to believe that you are ok, and that you will be home very soon. Now I am going to tell you all the boring things about my life.

I am working everyday at the diner. It is very boring and uneventful, but I do enjoy getting paid. It has been a very hot summer here in Lima. I wish it was winter again. I like wearing layers!

I turned seventeen yesterday. Happy Birthday me! Dad threw me a small party, just him, Carol, Finn and me. It was nice. Finn and I are getting along better, which is good because my dad and Carol are getting pretty serious. 

I miss you, Blaine. And I hope you’re safe and sound.

Yours, Kurt

September 10, 1964

Dear Blaine, 

Its been three months since your last letter. I hope you are ok. I am worried about you.

Saturday is our “anniversary.” One year ago, I met the most amazing man in a diner in Lima, Ohio, and my life hasn’t been the same since.

I love you, Blaine.

Yours, Kurt