Kurt was a mess. He didnt know why he was so nervous but his heart was in his throat and his hands were all clammy. They had worked everything out, it had taken months, but finally their lawyer in America had given them the okay to travel back home.

The charges for fleeing the Lifemate Registry had been dropped, after an investigation into their case a few Registry Officials had lost their jobs, Hilda included. Apparently there had been "gross misconduct" in several of her cases. In a show of good-will the Registry had dropped all charges against them.

That just left the little detail of the forged identification and government documents. Those had been a little more of a problem. But after a few months work with both the Canadian and United States legal system they were cleared. This meant Kurt and Blaine could now return to the U.S. without being considered criminals. This also meant after their visit home they would go back to France as Blaine and Kurt instead of Michael and Alex.

Kurt knew he should be excited to go home, but instead as their plane came to a standstill in Ohio Kurts eyes were closed and his breathing irregular. Blaine reached over and held Kurts hand. He knew Kurt didnt have any problem with flying so his nerves were for a different reason.

"Kurt, its okay. Everything will be fine."

Kurt opened his eyes as he looked at Blaine. Everyone around them was standing up and getting their bags from the overhead compartments. Kurt and Blaine were still seated.

"I just… what if something goes wrong? What if there was some charge somewhere that wasnt dropped? What if we get caught or… or…" Kurt swallowed and licked his lips. "What if they try to take you away from me?"

Blaine smiled a little, but Kurt could see tightness in his jaw. He was nervous too.

"Nothing is going to happen."

"But-"

"And if it does, we call our lawyer. This isnt like before. They cant keep us apart."

Kurt nodded and then Blaine kissed him before he could find another protest. "Were home. We get to see your folks and then Cooper and our old homes. This is a good thing."

Kurt smiled and let out the breath hed been holding before leaning over and giving Blaine a little peck. "Right. I know. Youre right."

They stood, grabbed their bags and headed out of the airplane. They hadnt been back to America in nearly two years. Theyd spent that time in Villennes, where Cooper and Burt and Carole and even Rachel had been able to visit them. Still it felt amazing to be back on home tuff, under their own names and without fear of authorities coming after them. Well, they shouldnt worry about that, it was hard though considering the circumstance in which they had fled The States.

Kurt hung on to Blaines hand a desperate feeling in his gut that he hadnt had since they moved to France. The memories of narrowly escaping the Lifemate Registry or thinking hed lost Blaine. He knew that was all in the past, but his muscles and stomach still clenched at the recollections.

"When I see my dad Ill feel better." Kurt said.

Blaine smiled at him. "When we are out of the airport Ill feel better. I dont like airports."

Kurt knew that was because the time Kurt was detained by airport security and Blaine thought hed lost him for good. They both had their own bad memories to deal with.

They got a rental and went to their hotel in Lima first. They wanted to drop off their things and refresh themselves before heading to Kurts old house. They hadnt told anyone they were coming; In fact their family didnt even know they were allowed back in America. It was going to be a surprise.

When they pulled up to Burt and Caroles home Kurt finally started to relax, he sat in the car for a moment and just looked at the house. It wasnt the house hed grown up in; it was the house his dad and Carole had bought after they got married. It still felt like home. It was where hed received his Lifemate letter; he could still remember Finn sitting with him until Burt got home because Kurt was so scared. It was the house hed spent his first Christmas with Cooper and Blaine. Where hed first told his dad he was in love with his Lifemates brother. And above all else it was the house where his dad lived. That made it feel like home.

Kurt got out of the car and he and Blaine walked up to the door and knocked.

"What if they arent home?"

"Their cars are in the driveway."

"What if they-" Kurt didnt get to finish his worry though as the front door opened and Carole stood before their eyes.

"Carole!" Kurt greeted warmly as her face went from confused to shocked to joyful in a matter of seconds.

"Oh… my boys!" She said and swooped in for a hug grabbing for both Kurt and Blaine at the same time. Kurt buried his head in her shoulder smelling the distinct sent that was Carole, hairspray, soap and Clinique Happy She let go after a long time and then ushered them into the house.

"How… how are you here?" She looked back and forth between then. "Is it safe?"

"Yes, of course." Kurt answered, "We just wanted to surprise you.

"Carole laughed happily. "This is such a wonderful surprise. Oh and Burt will be home soon!"

Carole was too excited to sit and visit so Blaine and Kurt helped her get dinner ready while she asked them all about their trip and how things were going back in France and if this was just a visit or if they were planning on moving back.

The truth was they were just visiting. Even though they could come back to Ohio or New York or wherever they wanted they had come to love France. In fact they were planning on moving to Paris, theyd already signed a lease on an apartment there.

Kurt was distracted through the whole conversation listening for the sound of his dads truck pulling up. Once he finally heard it he grinned, took off the apron hed slipped on and rushed to the front door.

Its been almost six months since hed last seen his dad. He opened the front door just as his dad was walking up. They stood and stared at each other for a moment, Burts face going through similar emotions that Kurt had seen on Carole. Then they both rushed forward and Burt captured his son in a bear hug and Kurt held him tightly back.

"Kurt." Burt said his voice scratchy. "Youre home."

Kurt could feel tears in his eyes they held each other for a long time before they pulled apart he swiped at them and smiled at his dad.

"Surprise!"

"You bet it is a surprise!" Burt chuckled. "Youre lawyer must have been working faster than you let on."

Kurt shrugged still grinning happily. Burt looked over his shoulder and Kurt turned to see Blaine leaning against the wall his arms crossed and a smile on his face as he watched their reunion.

"Come here." Burt said meeting Blaine half way as he hugged him as well. "Welcome home son."

Kurts heart always seemed to swell when his dad called Blaine "son" it made him so happy.

"I cant believe youre here!" Burt said. "That means all of it is over, doesnt it? Youre no longer on the run?"

Kurt grinned and nodded. "We are officially Kurt and Blaine again."

""Thank god." Burt said sounding genuinely relieved. Kurt felt awful for all the worry hed put his family through.

"Whoo. I think I need to sit down." Burt said and Kurt noticed his eyes were a little teary. Burt took off his cap and smiled. "Its so good to have you here."

Kurt grabbed his hand and led him to the table while Blaine and Carole served dinner. As they ate things easily feel into a comfortable flow catching up on each others lives and just enjoying each others presence. When Burt asked about what their plans were now that they were allowed back in America Blaine glanced at Kurt. Kurt understood he was letting him break to news to his dad.

"Actually, um… we are… were moving to Paris." Kurt said and watched his dad closely. "We plan on visiting home a lot; we can be here for Christmas this year, if you want! Even invite Cooper?" Kurt looked down at his plate so worried about disappointing his dad taking a breath before looking back up.

"I got a job. Well, and internship slash job. Its paid though. At a fashion house in Paris. Its a really big deal and it could change everything for me. For us." He added smiling at Blaine. "Blaine is still teaching and is looking for a good little shop to buy and maybe start a book shop. We… were happy." Kurt knew he was rambling, but he was so nervous about his dads response to this information.

Burt smiled as Kurt finally finished. "Kurt, bud. Im happy for you both. An internship in fashion? Thats great! Perfect for you."

"And we can stay in Paris when we visit." Carole added reaching for Burts hand. "How romantic."

Kurt was relieved and couldnt help but launch into more detail on his new job now that he knew he dad was taking it well. The evening flew by. Before they left to head to their hotel for the evening Kurt made sure he had some alone time with his dad. They ended up in the back porch like they had all that time ago on Christmas when Kurt confessed to his dad how he felt about Blaine.

"Are you sure youre okay with us staying in France?" Kurt asked as they sat on the porch swing together. "I mean… I know I always said I wanted New York and that is so much closer, but I love France and… it just feels right there."

Burt wanted for him to finish before he tried to say anything he looked Kurt in the eye and his mouth quirked up in a little smile. "Kurt all I want for you is to be happy and safe. And now you are. If you and Blaine want to stay in France then thats what I want too. My job is to support you."

Kurt leaned against his dads shoulder and gave him a side hug. "Thank you." He said softly.

Kurt couldnt remember a time hed ever felt more relaxed or as ease with the world. This was the first time since hed gotten his Lifemate letter four years ago that he wasnt worried about a new Lifemate or falling for who seemed to be the wrong person, or about Blaines letter coming, or about the Lifemate Registry or about being caught for something else they did against the law. He felt lighter than he could ever remember feeling.

When he got back to France he and Blaine would start fresh in Paris, their lives in front of them and nothing hanging over them and now he had his dads blessing too. Life seemed perfect.

"Im going to hold you to the Christmas visit though." Burt said. "I want you Blaine and Cooper here. All of my boys."

"I promise." Kurt answered with a smile, "Christmas at the Hummels is the best."