Kurt took in a deep, shaky breath, and tried to focus on what Blaine was saying. Setback. Internship. Applications. It all seemed so futile. It was hard to get motivated and feel optimistic when his absolute best had gotten him absolutely nothing and Rachel Berry's worst (maybe second worst compared to her bout of laryngitis) had gotten her everything.
"I don't know if... my dad..." he broke off, his eyes widening. His dad. He was going to have to go home and tell him that he didn't get in. Say the words and see his face and just the thought alone made his chest tense up again.