“Coop, it’s okay,” Blaine whispered.
“No, let me say this,” Cooper stepped forward, laying his hand on Blaine’s shoulder. “I… When Mum rang me in tears that night, I didn’t know what to do. I was on the other side of the country and you were in a hospital bed, unconscious, and we didn’t know if you were going to make it.”
“I felt like I let you down,” he continued as Blaine remained silent. “I knew you’d been having a hard time with the kids at school and… and with Dad.
“I know I may not ever be able to make it up to you but, I’m so sorry, Blaine.”
“Yeah, well,” Blaine replied. “You’re here now.”
“I couldn’t bear the thought of someone doing that to you,” Cooper replied a little breathlessly. “You always see the best in people. I don’t-“
“I forgive you,” Blaine rushed out.
Cooper stared for a split second and then stepped forward and gathered Blaine up in his arms, hugging him tightly. ”I’m so glad you made it out of that hospital, Blaine.”
“Yeah, me too,” Blaine said, his eyes shining with mischief. “Especially now that I can kick your ass in our musical numbers. You’re getting slow, old man.”
“Hey, Squirt,” Cooper laughed, pulling Blaine closer.
“Don’t call me that,” Blaine said, not able to hide the smirk that crept up on his face.