Hello my dear readers, and goodbye, I guess. This is the end of this story. This last installments just a short epilogue to tie up everything. Part of me honestly doesn't want to post this because then, that's it, it's all over. I don't know what to do with myself now; this story has been a huge part of my life for the past year and it feels weird to be done with it. I will be writing more stories and potentially even a sequel to this one, if you guys want me to; but saying goodbye to this story is a little hard. This story didn't end up anything like I'd first imagined it to be; but, it did have everything I'd originally intended; there just ended up being a whole lot more than I'd expected. It's been a crazy journey and I thank you all for sharing it with me. Thank you for your support and reviews. You're amazing and I'll miss you. Hopefully, I'll see you in my next story: Coming soon.

Also, I know this update is a day later than you all expected; and I'm sorry to anyone who was disappointed when they couldn't find it yesterday; but, I actually did that on purpose because today is the one year anniversary of when I posted the first chapter.

April 7, 2011. It's over, wholly and for good. After weeks of testimonies and court trials, Laurette, Vincent and Ms. Newton's had been handed their sentences today. Both Laurette and Vincent were going to prison for life; alright it was more like a fifty year sentence but it's highly unlikely they'll still be alive by the time they get released; and if they are, they'll be over 90 years old and pose absolutely no threat to anyone. Ms. Newton got off easier with the minimum 2 years in prison and at least a year of parole afterward, as well as never holding a state job again. But, Kurt'll take what he can get.

Now, still in his nice suit from court, Kurt's holding a big bouquet of flowers and sitting in the passenger seat of Blaine's car while they ride to the cemetery. He directs Blaine to the closest parking space there is to his parents' grave. Together they make their way there; walking hip to hip as they now can, since Kurt no longer needs the crutches. They kneel in the soft, spring grass and Kurt places the bouquet in the built-in vase at the top of the headstone.

"Hey Mom. Hey Dad. It's been a while since I've been here; sorry about that. Things have just been really hard lately. It's better now. I'm okay; though I almost wasn't." Kurt says. "It's a long story. I've got a lot to tell you."

He sighs heavily, not sure where to start. Maybe he doesn't have to at all. Who's gonna think differently of him if he doesn't tell the story of the last six months to the headstone of his parent's graves? But then, it feels right that he should. It's feels like maybe they are listening; like they're somehow here.

Blaine squeezes his hand and Kurt looks up at him. "This is Blaine. He's my boyfriend." He blurts and turns back to the headstone. "It's part of that really long story. But, I want you to know that I really love him. I think… one day, I'm going to marry him." Blaine looks at him in awe and shock. Kurt presses on. "He's the best thing that's ever happened to me. I hope you approve of him. I think you would. You'd like him a lot. He even saved my life.

"I had to move in with Laurette and Vincent after Dad died and they were abusive. Beating me and… all that. I don't want to repeat it all. But, um, I-I put up with it for months. Until they almost killed me, twice; and Blaine made me tell the police.

"He also saved me from killing myself a couple months ago. I got really low; Laurette and Vincent had tied me up and broke my foot and beat me for a solid week. Actually, Blaine saved me from that too. Then after, I couldn't deal with the leftover trauma and tried to kill myself. I'm sorry." Kurt breaks down in tears. Blaine holds him up and wipes at his tears as Kurt sobs out the rest of the story.

A few more breakdowns and an hour later Kurt's calmed down enough to finish with the happy ending. "They're going away forever. I'm safe, now, living with Carole. I see grandpa all the time. And I have Blaine." Said boy presses his lips to Kurt's head. Kurt smiles. "I still miss you all the time. But I'm okay. You don't have to worry about me; just be happy together in the afterlife, if there is one. I'll be happy here."

The end of the story is met with a calm surrender. The soft April breeze, birds twittering in the trees and their own breathing are the only sounds. Kurt burrows himself into Blaine's arms fully. "Thank you for coming with me." he says quietly.

Blaine hums a gentle sound of assurance. "Of course."

They sit in the calm, just holding each other and looking at the headstone, for a few moments. Eventually, Kurt takes one last deep breath and says. "We can go now."

Blaine nods. "Can I say something to them first?"

Kurt looks at him curiously but nods his permission.

"Um, Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Hummel. I'm Blaine Anderson, as Kurt said. And I just want to let you know that I really, really love your son. He's he most beautiful, wonderful, courageous person I've ever met. He's the most precious thing to me in this world and I promise that I'll take good care of him. I'll never leave him and I am going to marry him. Not yet, of course; but, someday. And I would love to have your blessing for that. Please." Blaine asks ever so politely.

Kurt can hardly believe what he's hearing and once the silence falls after Blaine's request, he's puling Blaine's face forcefully by the curls to give him the most passionate kiss they've ever shared. "I love you. I love you. I love you." Kurt says muffled against Blaine's lips. "Thank you."

"I love you too. I really do mean it. Someday, I will make you my husband." Blaine promises.

Kurt nods. "I do. I do."

Blaine laughs. "Not quite yet, silly. Lets at least graduate high school first."

Kurt nods. "Okay. Whenever you'd like. Just say the word."

Blaine kisses him again. "Okay. Now, I do believe we have a celebration to get to. Carole's making fettucine alfredo and I refuse to miss it."

Kurt laughs. "Yeah, we'd better get there before Finn eats it all."

He doesn't actually hear the words, it's only a feeling deep in his heart; but, as they walk back to the car it comes to him all the same. Like a hug from his dad and the way his mother used to sing him to sleep. They approve; he's sure of it. His parents approve of Blaine.

Kurt had gone through hell the last six months; but now he's stronger. He'd lost a lot; but, he's gained a lot too. He'd lost his dad, physically; and he's gained Blaine. His Blaine; his someday-husband, whom he'll build a life with; his new family; his forever.