It wasn't a lie, not really. Blaine was in trouble with his addiction, but then, so was Tim. And after everything he'd done... he needed to undo it. Somehow.

"He's okay. He's been staying with some friends, and there's a doctor helping him out, but it's... really hard to deal with, you know? He's scared, and he's never gone through it before. He doesn't really know anyone who has, and being hated by all your friends..." Tim shook his head. "It's not easy."