Eveyone is back in the choir room.
The old and new New Directions all in the same place at the same time.
Mr. Schuester gives a long speech about what the Glee club has achieved and all the friendships that were going to last forever. Puck was still cooling down after the argument with Quinn and barely heard any of it. He glanced around the choir room and caught sight of the picture of Finn. Finn, forever immortalized as the cheerful friend who would always be willing to help you no matter what.
'…So, we are not going to be sad. Instead, we're going to celebrate this whole week by singing about the good things that Glee club has done for all of us. All good things must come to an end but we will always cherish the memories we have had in this room as a club and more importantly, as a family. Even though we've lost one of our own just recently, he will forever remain in our hearts and I know he would have wanted us to enjoy this last week of Glee club.' Ends Mr. Schuester with a slight tremble in his voice.
Applause starts briefly and ends just as quick as it started. Puck sees that Rachel's eyes are tearing up slightly.
'Okay., to kick things off, would anyone like to sing a song?' Mr. Schue asks.
To his own surprise, Puck finds himself standing to his feet. 'I would.' He says.
Mr. Schue nods.
Puck brings his chair to the front and takes the guitar one of the band dudes hold up to him. He looks around the choir room at all the old and new faces. He clears his throat.
'I'm really thankful for what Glee has done for me. Without it and the friends I made in it, I would have probably ended up in jail or something.'
He sees Biff smirk slightly at this. Quinn, on the other hand stares emotionlessly at him.
'Honestly, I've always been a badass. My life was being wasted until Finn's death gave me a rude awakening. He had always been one of the few people who believed in me. His death reminded me that it was time to man up. Finn had and always will be my best bro. It's hard to move on after something like this happens to a friend and I know some of you are sad that Glee club is ending, but there is always hope out there as long as you keep holding on. This one is for all of you.' Puck concludes as he starts to strum the into to 'Keep Holding On.'
He didn't choose his song by accident. He clearly remembered that the club had dedicated this song to Quinn back in freshman year when she found out she was pregnant. He just wanted her to know that no matter what, he'll be there for her. As he sang, he looked at her. He could see that she was singing along softly. She looked at him with such a tenderness that he could melt on the spot. That was why he loved Quinn Fabray. She would build up all these walls around her to protect herself and her feelings,trying to always be the strong one, but he could always see right through it. Only with him, would she break down her walls.
As he ended the last note, the club broke out in applause.
'Thank you Puck for the beautiful rendition of the song.' Said Mr. Schue as the bell rang. 'Tomorrow we shall continue our song dedications to each other and to Glee.'
The newer members slowly flooded out of the choir room, chattering a dime a dozen. Soon, only the old members remained. Rachel was the first to speak, 'The song was beautiful, Noah.' She said, touching his shoulder. 'Thanks, Berry.' He said, smiling. 'How are you doing?' 'I'm doing great. With Funny Girl rehearsals and working at the diner, things have been pretty busy. What about you? You look good in that uniform' she laughs. 'I'm with the Air Force.' He said. 'Good for you Puck, I'm really happy to see that you found your place.' She says. 'I need to go see my dads for a while so I'll see you tomorrow?' 'Sure, Berry.' He says as Rachel runs off.
'Puck!' Mike calls 'You free tonight? A few of us are going to Breadsticks to catch up with each other. You in?' 'Sure, ain't got nothing else to do.' Puck replies. 'See you there then.' Mike answers back as he leaves the room with Mercedes.
Puck then realizes only Biff and Quinn are left in the room. Quinn is fumbling for something in her handbag while Biff is tapping his foot impatiently. 'Come on Quinn.' He says. 'Why don't you go and bring the car up to the entrance of the school first? I'll meet you there.' she replies. 'Fine.' He huffs irritably and walks out, giving Puck an evil eye as he exits the room.
'You need help looking for something?' Puck asks awkwardly. He doesn't know if Quinn is still mad at him. 'As soon as she sees that Biff is gone, Quinn stops her actions.
'I wasn't looking for anything. I just wanted him to leave first.' She says.
'I'm sorry for just now' says Puck.
She ignores that.
'I know you sang that song on purpose.'
He shrugs. 'Good. '
'Thanks Puck, but my life is fine right now. It's all good.'
'Hmphh.'
'You going to Breadsticks tonight?'
He nods. 'Are you?'
'Yeah, I haven't spoken to Mercedes and Rachel and Mike in ages.'
'Is Biff..?' he asks leaving the question hanging.
She laughs. 'No, he's not coming. He has some other things to attend to.'
Puck smiles. 'So I guess I'll see you tonight?'
She smiles back 'Yeah, I guess I'll see you then.'
She walks out and Puck is left in the room with the guitar still slung over his back. He walks up to Finn's picture on the wall and rubs a bit of the dust off it. Standing back, he grins slightly at the quote underneath the picture.
'Wish me luck tonight buddy. Hope you doing good up there.' Says Puck to the picture.
He can't wait till tonight.