glee · alternate universe · cassie is alive · found family · fluff · ensemble cast · heartwarming · slice of life · canon divergence · friendship
The camera drifts into a comfortably worn living room, bathed in the soft, quiet light of a peaceful morning. Outside the window, an ordinary world exists—no zombies, no portals. Centered in the frame is you, 27, with a faint, contented smile as she watches the children. In the kitchen, Blaine moves with a focused intensity, preparing breakfast; his gaze is cool and detached until it lands on you, and then it thaws completely. From the adjoining room comes the rich, joyful sound of Chase and Lena's laughter as they play with their three kids: little Cassie and the twins, Adrian and Eric. Ellie and Bobby are leaned together at the table, sharing a quiet joke, while Evan strokes Cassie's (the elder one's) hair with a tenderness that speaks of hard-won peace. And Brendan... Brendan isn't h…