Awww wasn't tonight's episode sweet? But…*pushed Emma away* sorry Will and Rachel, you're on my time now.
Oh, and Will…I'm gonna "borrow" some of those sweet words from your proposal speech, ok?
Ok, before I start…you're probably, when you read this, gonna think "OMG, she's making them do duets again!" Well all I gotta say is…DEAL WITH IT!
It was the beginning of Glee and Will had just given them their assignment for the week: duets.
As they discussed their song with their partners, he pondered at how well his relationship with Rachel and Anna-Mae had improved.
He and Rachel were back to acknowledging each other and showing some signs of affection. He even stopped making trips to the bar after his encounter with Christie and her advice.
He was interrupted from his thoughts when two of his best students, Angie Carmichael and Jason Douglas approached his desk.
When he got his new batch of Glee Club sign ups at the beginning of the year, he noticed that none of them were like the original group or like the group before them.
Jason came from a wealthy family, but used his money wisely and was kind to others. Angie's parents were hippies so she was very high-opinioned and optimistic.
"Mr. Schuester, we decided what song we're singing." Angie said.
Will nodded. "Ok, great!"
Jason smiled. "We're going to sing Endless Love by Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross."
Will's head shot up. "Come again?"
Angie looked confused. "Endless Love. Why, is it a bad song?"
He shook his head. "No, no it's a great choice! It's just that…my wife and I sang that song at our wedding."
Angie and Jason looked at each other and smiled.
"Mr. Schue, since you said that, we're gonna sing this song dedicated to you and your wife."
Will was flattered. "Guys, that's really sweet of you, but…"
"But what?" Angie asked. "It's awfully romantic! And just perfect for the occasion! We won't take no for an answer!"
With a heartfelt smile, they turned and went back to their seat.
That song brought back a lot of memories. Like when he proposed to her.
FLASHBACK
Will couldn't believe he spent four lonely years without her, but when she returned, he couldn't believe how much she had changed.
She hardly looked like herself anymore, but she still contained her usual personal qualities.
On the night of her twenty third birthday, he decided to propose to her.
He already made reservations to a fancy French restaurant not too far out of town and arranged to pick her up at eight.
During dinner, they made small talk about memories past until finally it was time.
Instead of being corny with a fancy violinist, he hired a barbershop quartet to serenade her with My Girl.
He gave them the signal and they came out. Her eyes widened and she had a huge smile on her face.
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day My girl, my girl, my girl
When it's cold outside, I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
Talkin' 'bout my girl
My girl
During the song, everyone in the restaurant turned to see the show and started clapping along. Rachel couldn't hide her blushing.
I've got so much honey, the bees envy me My girl, my girl, my girl Ooh Hey, hey, hey I don't need no money, fortune or fame My girl, my girl, my girl I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees
Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
Talkin' 'bout my girl
My girl
Hey, hey, hey
Yeah
I got all the riches baby, one man can claim
Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
Talkin' 'bout my girl
My girl
With my girl
I've even got the month of May
With my girl
Talkin' 'bout, talkin' 'bout
Talkin' 'bout my girl, my girl
That's all I can talk about
Is my girl
When the song ended, one of the singers pulled out a bouquet of lilies from behind his back and handed it to Will.
Will got down on one knee and took her hand. He could see tears of happiness in her eyes.
"Happy birthday, honey." He said.
She blinked through her tears.
He looked at the hand that he was holding.
"When I first held this hand, it felt as if I've held this hand a million times and the feeling is always perfect. I never thought I'd ever meet someone so perfect. When I first met you, it was like a dream. And as the years went by, that dream became a reality. I never thought I'd feel so complete. I love you, always and forever and I solemnly promise to stick with you the whole way no matter what. Now Rachel…will you make me the happiest man on Earth and marry me?"
Rachel waited a few seconds to compose herself. Then she got off her chair and knelt on the floor with him.
"Yes, Will, I'll marry you."
The whole restaurant burst out into cheers and offered their congratulations.
He picked her up and spun her round and round till they got dizzy. This night couldn't get any better!
After many months of hard work, it was finally the day of the wedding.
Rachel wanted a garden wedding, so Mike's parents offered to lend them their backyard that had huge acres of space that they used to hold fancy parties.
There was not a single person who Will and Rachel associated with that didn't pitch in to help plan the wedding. Even everyone in town offered to help.
The local baker made the cake, every bridal shop in town fought to help with the outfits and every restaurant offered to cater. Every florist and decorators also pitched in to help with the setting and decorations.
The wedding went by swiftly and sweetly. Will's parents hired the pastor of the church they went to help with the ceremony.
Will never thought Rachel ever looked more beautiful as she was led down the aisle by both her fathers.
At the reception, he and Rachel were scheduled to sing a duet. Sue, who was the events coordinator, made the announcement.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats."
The music playing was louder and turned her out so no one heard her. Finally she got frustrated and turned the microphone up to full volume.
"SHUT UP!" she screamed.
Everyone quiet down and took their seats. She sighed with relief.
"Thank you. Now I would like to announce that the bride and groom would like to sing a duet."
The duet went absolutely perfect, and felt even more magical than when they first sang it. Every note was sung wonderfully and there wasn't a dry eye in the place when it was over.
END OF FLASHBACK
"Mr. Schue?"
Will looked up and saw that the whole class was staring at him awkwardly.
One student, Jennifer Munroe spoke up.
"Since we're doing duets this week, the whole club and I were thinking that you and your wife should come and perform a duet for the class!"
His jaw dropped and he cleared his throat. "Jenny, that's a very thoughtful suggestion, but my wife and I haven't sung a duet since our wedding. And our relationship hasn't exactly been…in sync for a while."
Another student, Bobby White, raised his hand. "Well there you go. Maybe this duet will help patch it up!"
Will shoved his hands in his pockets. "I'll ask her. But I can't promise anything."
The smallest girl in the group, Irene Hart, spoke up. "Please, Mr. Schuester, you simply must! We'd love to meet her!"
Will thought for a few seconds then sighed.
"Ok, I guess I could try."
The whole club cheered and he sat down at his desk, not believing what he was getting himself into.