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Kurt Hummel knew that the day his father passed would come. It was only a matter of when. See, Burt Hummel died of a second heart attack. Sadly for Kurt, and his boyfriend Dave, it was like the end of the world. After Dave Karofsky came out to McKinley and his parents, his mother kicked him out and that night the Hudson-Hummel family took him in.
These memories were floating through his mind as he watched them lower his father's casket into the ground. Putting on his brave face, and looking at Dave, he stepped forward.
"I know that you would hate to see me cry. I know that the both of you would. Mom: you were so full of life before you became sick and passed 12 years ago. Dad: every year, we took this day to remember mom and everything about her. Well, today I have a song that I think is the perfect dedication to the both of you. I love you both and miss you."
Kurt stepped back and Dave stepped forward.
"I know that you have been watching him all these years, Molly. I also know that after everything I did to Kurt would've made you think twice about me dating your son. The same goes for you Burt. But…I know that after," Dave sniffled. "I know that after my parents disowned me and kicked me out, you could actually see how much I," Dave sobbed. "You could see how much I really love your son. Kurt and I looked at some songs and decided –together- that the only one that truly fits this situation is from Lord of the Rings. I miss you Burt, you taught me how to be a man, something my own father never did. Thank you."
Kurt started the music and sang.
Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You've come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore
Why do you weep?
What are these tears upon your face?
Soon you will see
All of your fears will pass away
Safe in my arms
You're only sleeping
Dave joined Kurt for the chorus of the song.
What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do the white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come to carry you home
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass
Starting the second verse, Kurt started crying.
Hope fades
Into the world of night
Through shadows falling
Out of memory and time
Don't say: «We have come now to the end»
White shores are calling
You and I will meet again
And you'll be here in my arms
Just sleeping
Gripping Kurt's hand, Dave helped him finish the song.
And all will turn
To silver glass
A light on the water
Grey ships pass
Into the West
"Goodbye dad, mom. I'll think of you every day. I love you both. Keep watch over me and Dave."