Kurt thoughts remained on Blaine as he made his way downstairs to the kitchen. Burt was already at the table reading the morning paper. Carole was at the stove making bacon for Finn. “Good morning Kurt, would you like some breakfast?” Carole asked as she looked up at Kurt. Kurt, who was still lost in his thoughts, didn’t hear Carole and proceeded to pour some Cheerios into a bowl. “Kurt? You there?” Carole asked again. Kurt once again was unresponsive. This caused Burt to look over his newspaper. “Kurt!” he said gruffly.

“Huh, what?” Kurt said looking up from his cereal.
“Carole asked you a question. Did you not hear her?” Burt asked as he folded his paper.
“No, I’m sorry Carole. I guess I was just lost in my own head.” Kurt said with a small smile.
“What’s up bud?” Burt asked.
“Nothing really, I just start tutoring today.”
“Oh good I am glad you were able to find something to add to your NYADA application. Who will you be tutoring.” Carole said as she sat down at the table.
“His name is Blaine Anderson.”
“BLAINE ANDERSON!” Finn yelled as he came into the kitchen, sporting significant bed head. “Dude, I thought we told you to stay away from that kid.”
“Its not that big of a deal Finn, there is nothing wrong with him.” Kurt said rolling his eyes.
“Kurt, that kid is messed up. I mean why do you think he is in special ed?” Finn said as he joined the rest of the family at the table.
“Finn, you should talk about special needs students like that.” Carole reprimanded.
“But mom, he isn’t normal. He is mental or something. I am just worried about Kurt”
“I will be fine Finn, it isn’t your place to tell me who and who I cannot tutor!” Kurt said pushing his cereal away in a huff.
“Ok boys, just calm down. Kurt, who is this Blaine and why is Finn worried about you tutoring him?” Carole asked kindly.
“He is just a boy in the special ed department. He is emotionally disturbed.” Kurt said looking down at the table.
“What does that mean, Kurt?” Burt looked at his son.
“It means that Blaine isn’t really emotionally stable, he struggles with his temper as well as depression and anxiety…” “And goodness knows what else.” Kurt added in his head.
“Finn is that why you are worried about Kurt?” Carole asked looking her eldest son in the eye.
“Ya, I guess. I mean this Blaine kid is messed up. I just don’t want Kurt getting hurt.” Finn said sheepishly.
“Well, Kurt. Why exactly do you want to help this kid?” Burt asked.
“He is the only one in the special ed classroom who doesn’t have peer tutor. He needs help and I need the extracurricular for my college application. I know how to handle myself. I will be fine.”
“Alright, I trust you kiddo. But just be careful. I admire you for wanting to help this Blaine kid out but just watch out for yourself, ok?” Burt said as he stood up from the table. “Ok, I am off to the garage. Finn will you join me in the living room I have to ask you something.” Burt said as he walked out of the kitchen. Finn stood up quickly and followed Burt.

“Why don’t you go get your satchel and books Kurt, you and Finn have to leave soon if you are going to get to school on time.” Carole said as she gave Kurt a loving pat on the back.
“Ok, thanks Carole. And please don’t worry about me and this tutoring situation.” Kurt said.
“I know honey. I am not worried, I know you are doing this for a good reason.” Carole said with a smile. “Now go get your stuff, you can’t be late.” Kurt gave Carole a quick hug and went up to his bedroom to grab his coat and books.

In the living room Burt shrugged on his coat. “Now Finn, I understand your concern for Kurt. He has been through hell and back in the past few years. But I do trust him and his decisions.”
“But Burt, you don’t understand this Blaine kid is trouble. He came to foot…” Burt put up his hand to cut Finn off.
“No just you wait, I wasn’t finished. As much as I trust Kurt I still want you to keep an eye out. Can you do that for me?” Burt asked.
Finn nodded. “Ya of course.”
“Ok good, now go get your stuff. Kurt will be furious if you make him late for school again.” Burt said as he patted Finn on the back and left for work.

Finn smiled, then bounded up the stairs. He knew Burt was right. Kurt’s head was in the right place but he still needed his ‘big brother’ to keep an eye out. And Finn was determined to not let him down.