Noah Puckerman was a soldier in the military who did make really good money. He left high school senior year right after his best friend Finn passed away. He felt he couldn't attend high school anymore. Puck told people school wasn't for him but everyone knew it was because of Finn. He was hurting on the inside, more than what he lead on. No one at Lima Heights had heard from Puck since he left, except for Mr Shue who kept regular contact just to make sure Puck was okay and safe. But being the stubborn man he is, Puck told Mr Shue not to tell anyone that they had contact. Not even Quinn. Especially not Quinn.
It was a rainy evening in Iraq, Puck was in his cabin all alone lying on his bed when his Sergeant came in and told him he had a phone call waiting. Puck knew it was Mr Shue since he is the only one who had Pucks contact number. Well, his mom too. But she never rang. Puck got up from his bed sighing because all he wanted to do was have a snooze. "Hello?" "Puck! Hey, it's Mr Shue here, how are you going?" "I knew it was you Shuester!" they both let out a chuckle - "but I'm doing alright thanks, how are things in Lima?" "Not the same without you Puckerman. I just wanted to let you know that we're having a littler concert/tribute in honor of Finn on his 6 month anniversary and everyone is involved and we'd all like you to be there." "I don't know Mr Shue- wait, did you tell them where I am?" "No of course not. You've been mentioned plenty of times this week. I hope you can make it, it's this Thursday."
Before Puck could answer, his Sergeant interrupted mouthing that he needed to hurry up and get off the phone. "I have to go Mr Shue, but I will think about it" "Well I hope to see you there, and I'm not the only one." Puck didn't sleep at all that night. Thinking and sobbing over his memories with Finn. He felt like no one understood the pain he was going through. The pain he felt everyday since he got that phone call that he had lost his best friend, his bro and his partner in crime.
There was also another reason he didn't want to go back to Lima. A certain blonde woman who stole his heart years ago. A woman he was still in love with and who made his heart skip a beat. Quinn Fabray. The woman of his dreams. Who was dating Sam. Urgh, Sam. Puck didn't like Sam whatsoever. How dare Sam steal Pucks girl. Puck felt guilty for not saying goodbye to anyone when he left high school but he felt extremely guilty when one of those people was Quinn. But he had his reasons, he didn't want anyone to see him at his weakest point when he was meant to be the Saw. The guy people move out of the way in the hallway for and the guy people admired and were scared of at the same time for being such a badass.
He decided it was time to face everything that made him feel so sad, it had been 6 months. He was ready. Ready to face Lima. Ready to face all of his friends again and ready to face Quinn. He told the other soldiers he was leaving for a little while to head back home. His sergeant agreed to let him go. The Saw was coming back to Lima. To pay tribute to Finn and to make things right with his fellow class mates and friends. He just hoped they would still speak to him but he was ready to explain to them because he knew they deserved that and even though he wouldn't admit it out loud, he really missed Quinn and needed to see her.
Lima, he's back.