Unexpectedly it was Tina who sat there in front of Finn, holding tight to both of his hands as he wept. Artie was nearby, his eyes focused on Tina, unsure of what to do. Rachel was behind, nervously pacing, stopping every now and then as though she was going to say something but never managed. Puck sat on the other side of the classroom, his head bowed. Quinn was next to him, one hand gently resting on his thigh, with a determined look on her face.
Will rushed into the room. He shot a look at Puck and Quinn that tried to express the hurt and anger he felt, but also that he understood why and that he forgave them both. Quinn only saw the anger though and stood up ready to defend herself and Puck. She opened her mouth but was silenced by what she saw next.
Will was staring at Finn. It was pure, unadulterated pain that they saw in his eyes, as though he was going to burst into tears as well. He closed in on Finn from behind and wrapped his arms tightly around the weeping boy. Placing a single, gentle kiss on the top of his head he knelt down and whispered into Finn's ear,
"It'll be alright. I'm going to sort it. It'll be just fine."
He looked up at Tina and nodded his thanks.
"Look after him for me."
Tina nodded and smiled a sad little smile back at him as he turned to leave the room. Will hurried out of the classroom and ran down the hallway. It was at this point that Rachel finally found her voice.
"Mr Schue! Mr Schue!" she yelled, running down the corridor after him. Will appeared not to hear her though as he disappeared round the corner in the direction of the principal's office. Rachel felt her legs give out from underneath her and she collapsed onto the floor. It was too much, just too much to take.