Lifeline

Part 43

The next day at breakfast it's finally time for some serious talk again, this time trying to find solutions.

"So you said you had this trauma thing in nerd school?" Kurt asks "What would you say I should do?". "I think the most obvious thing but also most helpful thing is going to a therapist. I'm sure we find someone great. Like one of my old professors" the other man tells.

"okay. Therapy sounds good I guess" Kurt says and Blaine adds "And of course you have to work on yourself, accept the help and try again some time else again. Me and your family will support you with what we can".

"About that. Family. How about we stay here for today, maybe contact your old professor or search for other therapists and tomorrow we go home and talk to my family about it all for lunch or so?" the younger asks and the older agrees "As long as you feel comfortable angel".

After breakfast Blaine tells Kurt about his old professor so Kurt can decide if he wants to search further or first try professor. And in Kurts opinion the professor sounds nice and he isn't far away. Just close to Westerville where Blaine went to nurse school.

Yes Blaine lives in Lima but went to school in Westerville but that's only because this was the cheapest place so he could afford a place to live in and food. Neither he or Sebastian earned a lot of money back then.

Before starting to prepare something for lunch they formulate an email to that professor, Professor Smith, so maybe they get an answer on that same day.

After that they cook lunch and eat together, planning on what to tell the Hudson-Hummels and how not to make it too hard or emotionally overwhelming for Kurt. After yesterday he needs an emotional break.

After lunch they watch a movie, trying to get their minds off things a little. Sur eKurt will work on himself but not now. When he found a therapist but not now. Now he just needs Blaine and being in his arms.

After the movie Blaine decides to check his mails again, to see if maybe he got an answer. And yes he actually did.

"Okay Kurt. Listen to that" he starts before reading aloud

Hello Mr. Anderson

It was a nice surprise to hear from you again after leaving nurse school almost a year ago.

About the trauma from Kurt Hummel you wrote about, I'm open to take new patients so he can come in next week for a meet up so we can get to know each other a little.

I'd be delighted to catch up with an old student if you just happen to accompany him to his first meet up. Do you still know the adress or should I send it to you again?

Sincerely

Mr. Smith"

"He'd do that?" Kurt asks, his eyes growing wide. "Yes. So you just have to say when next week so we can schedule" the older says, putting his laptop to the side.

"We?" the younger asks and the older answers "Yeah. If you want to of course. If not then-". "No. I want to. Blease come with me ebcause I can't do it alone. Besides he said he wants to catch up with you" Kurt says.

"Okay so mybe Wednesday or Friday because-" Blaine starts and Kurt finishes "these are your short days where you get off work earlier". "Yes. Since we have to drive abou two hours it comes in useful if we can drive earlier than 5 or so" Blaine thinks aloud.

After deciding to go on Wednesday Blaine takes the lpatop again to answer his old professor that they're coming and are very thankful for the quick answer and the chance he gives Kurt.

He doesn't tell him more. They can talk about him and Kurt when they get there on Wednesday afternoon.

Kurt never thought he'd be nervous before meeting with his family. The one time he was nervous was when he told his dad that he's gay but since then never again until now.

Luckily his boyfriend is with him, hugging him from behind and kissing the crook of his neck "You'll be fine and I'm right by your side". "I texted with Finn and he said that they have an idea why I'm still here but they wait for me to be ready and tell them" the other man tells.

"And are you ready?" Blaine asks. The other man nods "I think I am and as long as you're there I feel better". "Okay" the older man says, turning to face Kurt and press a kiss on his lips.

"Okay I think now I'm ready" Kurt says and goes to open the door for him and Blaine, taking Blaines hand and not letting go.

"Helloo" Kurt says loudly, announcing their arrival and hearing Carol call back "Kitchen!".

With a nod and one more of Blaines kisses he goes to the kitchen and Blaine follows him, still holding his hand.

"Hey" Kurt greets awkwardly as he and Blaine enter the kitchen. Carol greets back with a smile "Hey Sweetie. Lunch is ready so you two sit down". The men sit down next to each other, still holding hands under the table.

When Carol sits down too everyone starts eating but Kurt doesn't want to wait until after lunch. He needs to get this off his mind. Now. So he says "I panicked. I couldn't get into that plane, thinking about the plane crash. Blaine says it's called a trauma and that it's normal".

"Blaine is right. It's normal after what happened to you" Carol nods "Did you already figured out what to do next?". "Yeah. I'll see a therapist and yesterday we found one" Kurt answers. "Really? Who?" the woman asks curious.

"My former professor from nurse school. Professor Smith" Blaine answers. He knows that his professor has quite a reputation but he didn't know just how much until now. "Smitg? I heard great things about him. He was your professor? That's great" Carol says impressed.

"So that's the plan. As it looks like I'm staying in Lima for a little longer and we'll see what happens after" the younger man says, looking down to his plate and taking a deep breath.

"And what are you planning to do as long as you're here? Homeschooling from NYADA?" now Burt asks and Kurt shrugs. He didn't thought about that until now.

Should he sit in front of his laptop and do homework until Finn ends his classes, Carol her shift, Burt his congress and Blaine work? No. That's not really what he wants.

"Hey, doesn't NYADA require these intern years in something arts related? Why don't you just do that? I'm getting a heavier schedule so I don't have time to help Mr Schue in the glee club. Maybe you could" Finn speaks up with a sudden but great idea.

Kurt smiles at his brother "That's not a bad idea. Thanks Finn, I'll try to get that in order". "No problem. I'm glad someone is helping Mr Schue who likes the glee club just as much as I do" Finn answers.

The lunch carries on with casual talking. Kurt tells that Rachel will send his suitcases back and that he's thankful that everyone was patient while Kurt stayed at Blaines.

They also decide that Kurt stays home because here he can do all his stuff for NYADA and Blaine comes over tomorrow after work.

So after dinner Blaine goes to his car, Kurt bringing him there to say goodbye properly. He wraps his arms around Blaines neck, feeling Blaines hands resting on Kurts hips.

"Thank you so much for everything you did for me this weekend. I love you so much" Kurt says and presses his forehead against Blaines. "Everything for you angel. I love you too" Blaine answers before kissing his boyfriend.

After another kiss goodnight Blaine gets into the car to drive home and Kurt goes inside again, hugging his family to thank them yet again for being patient, for understanding, for making sure he feels comfortable and for supporting him.

After that Kurt goes up to his room. He makes a mental to do list to contact NYADA for tge intern year before he takes some fresh clothes, putting those he wore neatly away. They are from Blaine but he won't get them back that fast.

Blaine too goes showering when he comes home, the warm water relaxes his muscles before he has to go to work again tomorrow after a rather rough weekend.

Then he takes his phone, sending a text to Hunter and Sebastian. He has an idea for a little surprise for Kurt. If things work out on Wednesday of course.