I was about to turn 16 in a month. A certain right of passage. Especially for a girl. I love my dads. Theyre everything a girl could ask for, but yet, a girl still needs her mom. To help with beauty tips, the newest hair fad, you get the picture. I wanted to ask my dads about my mom, my biological mom that is, but, I just wasnt sure how they would take it. Excited? Confused? Hurt? I dont want to hurt them. However, I bucked up the courage (is that even a word anymore? God I need to get out more) and asked them about her. Do they know who she is? Was she just someone that they picked out of a catalog at an egg donation clinic? Oh well, here goes.
Hey guys, can I ask you a question I asked at the top of the stairs. Sure sweetheart, come on down! Said Blaine. I took a deep breath and as calmly as I could, walked down the stairs and sat on the sofa. This is going to be something serious, so I expect you to think about it, and get back to me when you have made as much of a decision as you think is right. For me, for you, whatever you need to do. Okay, now youre scaring us. Said Kurt. Oh, Its nothing like that, I was just thinking, I know that my 16th birthday is coming up--- Dont remind us Interrupted Blaine. Let me finish. I know that my 16th birthday is coming up and I was thinking, It would be nice to share it with someone else. Oh no, you have a boyfriend! Who is he I want to know right now! Said Kurt. No, No. I was thinking it would be nice, if, you know, I could spend it with my biological mom? Maybe? I know its a huge step so I want you two to go off and discuss it amongst yourselves. Just dont take too long, because I have to meet her, feel comfortable with her, and invite her to my party. Thats going to take at least 3 weeks!
Kurt and Blaine went back to their bedroom, reeling with the questionl that was thrown their way. They knew their daughters birth mother, had been friends with her since high school. Kurt finally broke the silence and dialed Rachels number. Hey Rachel, whats up dollface? A muffled answer came out of the phone. Well we did call for a reason. We got caught a curveball tonight. She wants to meet you. Rachel knew all well who she was. It was the daughter that she carried for 9 long months. She was a surrogate for her two best friends. They talked some more about the situation and she said that Aunt Rachel would give her a call. Rachel would come over for visits when she wasnt busy with rehersals or performaces with her and her husband, Jesse who also happened to be her director. Kurt and Blaines daughter knew who Aunt Rachel was.
I was working on homework, which I dont mind because its my favorite subject, English. My phone rings. Its Aunt Rachel. Ooo I love Aunt Rachel. Shes so cool and hip and I want to be just like her. Maybe if dad doesnt want me to meet my biological mom, I can convince Aunt Rachel to teach me all the things I want to learn. I pickup the phone. Whats shakin bacon?
She always knew when I wasnt feeling good and would call to cheer me up. I tell her about my situation with my dads. Well why dont we get your mind off of it? Want to come with me to the park tomorrow? Oh, that sounds like so much fun! Meet you at the fountain? 3 pm sharp!
I get to the park and find the fountain. Its still a little early, 2:50 pm. I throw a penny into the fountain and make a wish. Hope you made a good wish! Aunt Rachel comes from behind. Were you there the whole time? I say. Maybe, I just like watching you when you think no one is. Okay then, not creepy at all. So, what is your plan to get my mind off of my dad's decision? Well, I thought we could have a mature conversation about it, girl to girl. I explain what happened last night to her again, not forgetting any details. Well, there must be a reason that they havent gotten back to you yet. Like the fact that they are trying to get back in contact with her. More like hoping that Ill forget about the situation I say. Well lets talk about something else. Did you know, that when I got my first Tony award I was pregnant? What! You never told me that! Wait a second, if you were pregnant...wheres the baby? I gave it to this great couple I know. They could never have kids on their own, two dads. I knew that they would make an amazing family though. I actually still talk to them today.
Wait, Wait, Wait. You got your first Tony almost 16 years ago. I look up and there are tears in Rachels eyes. Honey, I know its a lot to take in right now, but I know that when you are ready to talk about, if youre ever ready to talk about it. Ill be waiting. She went away and sat on a park bench about 6 feet away. I started to cry. All of a sudden, I felt two hands grip my shoulders. Honey its going to be alright. Your fathers right. My dads. I should have known theyd be in on this too. You knew this whole time and you never told me?! Why? I knew that you would come and ask us. In the right time. Sweetheart, did you know that Rachel was also adopted? He parents had a surrogate just like we had. The difference is, she wants to be in your life as much as you want her to be in it. The choice is all yours. She never got that choice. Her mom wanted to meet her and then immediately regretted that decision. From the day you were born she knew that she couldnt bear to grow up without being in your life however infrequent it would be.
Wow. I had no idea that the same thing happened to her. What was it like? Well, if you want to find out, youll have to ask her. Kurt pointed over to where Rachel was sitting, wiping her tears from her face. I went over to her. What was it like, meeting your biological mother? She smiled, looked up at me smiled and said Honey, itll never be like our relationship.
THE END
Authors note: I accidentally selected new part, however this is the end. Please disregard the second part.
