Recap:
New Directions has started off their senior year great. They breezed through Sectionals, taking first, along with The Hipsters, who got runner-up. On the Road To Regionals, they've picked up three members. Alex & Angel Guiterrez are new, and Lauren Zizes is a former member. There was a lot of "alpha dog drama" between Finn and Sam, but they've become friends. Rachel has begun to see Sam, which makes Finn extremely jealous. He's chosen Angel Guiterrez out of spite.
Chapter 11: Parental Guidence
Prologue: SUNDAY:
"Dad, I'm sorry!" The boy said. "That isn't good enough. You already know that." The man lashed out at his son in a drunken rage. "Daddy, STOP!" The girl yelled. The man looked at her. "You little bitch!" He said, and he aimed his fury at her. The boy jumped in front of the girl, and the father connected his fist to the boy's face. The boy passed out instantly, and the girl went to his aid. The father spit, and went inside, to sleep.
"Alejandro, wake up." The girl said. She wiped his hair out of his face, and he opened his eyes. "Anjelica?" He said, sitting up quickly. "He's gone." She said. He stood. "Come on. It's time for bed. We have school tomorrow." The girl nodded, and followed.
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Elsewhere-
The two girls sat together in the car, and held each other, after they were finished kissing.. "I love you." The blonde one said. "I love you, too." The dark haired one said. The two heard the car door open. "How could you, Brittney?" Artie asked. "Artie...I'm so sorry!" She said. "No, you aren't. And neither am I. Goodbye, Brittney." The boy in the wheelchair rolled away, leaving the dark haired girl fufilled, and the blonde wracked with sadness.
MONDAY
-Will Schuester-
As I walked into glee club rehearsal that day, I knew something was wrong. Alex had a bruise on his face that was huge. "Alex, are you okay?" I asked. He nodded. I was going to press further, but his face pleaded me not to. I nodded. "Alright, guys, this week's theme is to create a message that can be spread loud and clear." I said. "To the school? Our peers?" Rachel asked. "Yes. Great idea, but limited. How about to your family? Your parents?" I asked. Mercedes scoffed. "My mom and dad are too busy to pay attention to me." She said. I looked at her, and then Rachel sighed. "My dads are really busy with the fashion magazine they run." She said. Mike and Tina looked around. "Neither of our parents pay attention to us." They said. "Who cares if they do or don't, some of them just pay negative attention." Sam said, and Alex looked at him. He nodded ever-so-slightly. "Whoa, guys, do you all have problems with your parents?" I asked. "No, my mom and Kurt's dad listen to us both." Finn said. "And my parents pay a lot of attention to me." Brittney said. "Me too." Artie said. "I wish my dad paid less." Angel said. "Alright, guys, then I have a lesson. All of your parents are gonna divide up their time, and come in at least one day this week. Friday, all of them are coming. They're gonna hear you all sing. And your messages? To them." I said. "I have a question, Mr. Schuester." Rachel said. "Yes, Rachel?" I answered. "What solo do I get to sing for Regionals?" She asked. "I've been thinking about it, and I've decided that you aren't going to be featured. Look at all of the talent that we have." I said. "But I ALWAYS perform at Regionals, Mr. Schuester." She said. "Not this year." I said. "I'm sick and tired of you pushing me behind everyone else, Mr. Schue. I didn't even get to sing at Sectionals. I'm through with New Directions. Goodbye, Mr. Schuester." She said, and she left. I sighed.
-Alex Guiterrez-
Oh my God, Mr. Schuester, I don't want my dad to come. He's already a giant dick, and on me all the time for being in Glee Club. Just leave it alone. Puck raised his hand. Mr. Schue looked. "Yes, Puck?" "Um, so you're all gonna pay tribute to me and Quinn? We're parents, and neither of us like our dads that much." "Well, why don't you sing a song to Beth then?" Mr. Schue said, with a smile. "No. I see her. That's enough." Quinn said. Puck looked down. Finn raised his hand. "Um, Mr. Schue, I was wondering...can I sing a song today, for my dad? My real dad, since he can't hear my message?" He asked. "I think that's a good idea, Finn." Mr. Schue said. "Go ahead." Finn headed to the floor, and talked to the band. He walked out, and the music started.
He said I was in my early forties, with a lot of life before me He said I was finally the husband, that most the time I wasn't
And one moment came that stopped me on a dime
I spent most of the next days, looking at the x-rays
Talking bout' the options and talking bout' sweet times.
I asked him when it sank in, that this might really be the real end
How's it hit 'cha when you get that kind of news?
Man what did ya do?
And I became a friend, a friend would like to have
And all of a sudden goin' fishin, wasn't such an imposition
And I went three times that year I lost my dad
Well I finally read the good book, and I took a good long hard look
At what I'd do if I could do it all again
Like tomorrow was a gift
And ya got eternity to think about what to do with it
What could you do with it
What did I do with it
What would I do with it
Skydiving
I went rocky mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Blue Man Chew
And I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And I watched an eagle as it was flyin'
And he said some day I hope you get the chance
To live like you were dyin'
Live like you were dyin'
To live like you were dyin He finished, and he wiped his eyes. My sister got up, and hugged him. She was so tiny compared to him.
"Finn, that was beautiful." Mr. Schuester said. "That is the message. That's it. Now, I'll be calling each and every one of your parents this week. I'm sure they can give up one week for their children." Mr. Schuester said. The bell rang.
THAT NIGHT
Dad was on a rampage. "WHY THE HELL DID YOUR GLEE CLUB TEACHER CALL ME TODAY? I DON'T WANT TO SPEND ANY TIME WITH YOU, OR YOUR GAY CHOIR! A REAL MAN WOULD BE PLAYING FOOTBALL!" "I am on the football team, dad. "I said. He slapped me strongly across the face. "Dad.." I said, but he walked off. I sighed. My mom came over to me. "Honey, just leave him alone. He won't hurt you if you don't talk back. Please, mijo." She said. I nodded.
TUESDAY
-Artie Abrams-
I rolled into the auditorium, and heard Mr. Schue speaking. "Alright, thank you for joining us today, Mrs. Fabray." Mr. Schuester said. "Please, call me Judy." She said. "Thanks, Judy." "Are we late?" Burt Hummel asked. "No, not all at. Hi, Burt. Hi Carole." The two sat down. "Thanks for coming. Kurt and Quinn were the first to volunteer for songs." "Okay." Burt said, with a smile. The music began, and Quinn and Kurt came out from behind the curtains, and Quinn started.
She used to be my enemy and never let me be free
Catching me in places that i knew i shouldn't be
Every other day i crossed the line i didn't mean to be so bad
I never thought you would become the friend i never had She sang.
Back then i didn't know why Mama i love you mama i care
Why you were misunderstood
So now i see through your eyes
All that you did was love
Mama i love you mama my friend
You're my friend
I didn't want to hear it then but i'm not ashamed to say it now
Every little thing you said and did was right for me
I had a lot of time to think about about the way i used to be
Never had a sense of my responsibility Kurt sang, and held Carole's hands.
But now i'm sure i know why Mama i love you mama i care Ohh my mama my love In love in you in love in me
Why you were misunderstood
So now i see through your eyes
All i can give you is love
Mama i love you mama my friend
Mama i love you mama i care
Mama i love you mama my friend
You're my friend you're my friend
Ohh my mama my love
And love is true and guaranteed
After the bell had rang, I heard Quinn and her mother talking. "Oh Quinn." Her mom said. "That was so beautiful. I love you so much." She said. Quinn smiled, and hugged her mother. I smiled, and slowly rolled out of the auditorium.
WEDNESDAY
-Quinn Fabray-
Today, Puck told me he had a suprise. He sat at the on the stage in the auditorium, and that's when I saw her. "Qinn!" She shrieked. She ran towards me, and hugged my legs. "Beth! What are you doing here?" I said. I picked her up, and held her. Mr. Schuester smiled. "Hi, Shelby." He said. She walked onto the stage. "Hi, Will." "Mom." Rachel said. Shelby walked to Rachel, and hugged her. "Honey, Puck asked me to bring Beth so he could sing a song." Mr. Schue looked at Puck. "I know it doesn't fit the parent theme, but I am a dad, and Beth's my daughter." He said. Mr. Schuester smiled. "Go ahead." He said, and all of us left the stage except Puck and Beth, who was nuzzled in Puck's arms. "Go ahead, guys." Puck said, and the band started.
Gotta hold on easy as i let you go I remember i thought you looked like an angel
Gonna tell you how much i love you
Though you think you already know
Wrapped in pink so soft and warm
You've had me wrapped around your finger
Since the day you were born
You beautiful baby from the outside in When you were in trouble that crooked little smile
Chase your dreams but always know the road
That'll lead you home again
Go on take on this whole world
But to me you know you'll always be my little girl
Could melt my heart of stone
Now look at you i've turned around
And you've almost grown
You beautiful baby from the outside in Someday some boy will come He has a poet's soul and the heart of a man's man You beautiful baby from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road
That'll lead you home again
Go on take on this whole world
But to me you know you'll always be my little girl
And ask me for your hand
But i won't say yes to him unless i know
He's the half that makes you whole
I know he'll say that he's in love
But between you and me
He won't be good enough
Chase your dreams but always know the road
That'll lead you home again
Go on take on this whole world
But to me you know you'll always be my little girl
After practice, Beth had given us her goodbye, and everyone else left. "It's times like that when I know I picked the right guy." I said. Puck looked at me. "Really?" He asked. "Yes. You're a beautiful person, Noah. I love you just for being around. There's been two songs that you've sung in your life that truly touched me. The first became the name of our daughter, and the second was this one." I said. He smiled. I leaned in for a kiss. "I'm in love with you." I said. "I'm in love with you too." He said, before our lips melted together.
THAT NIGHT
-Angel Guiterrez-
"Dad, would you please come to my school tomorrow?" Alex asked. For some reason, he wanted dad to hear him sing. "I guess. But it's probably gonna be stupid and boring. You're just not exciting. You're not perfect. You're not the man I wanted you to be. But I'll still go, so you can dissapoint me more." Dad said. His breath reeked of alcohol.
THURSDAY
-Santana Lopez-
After I got to glee club rehersal, I saw a big, and I mean big as in 6 foot 5 big, man and a small woman walk in. The way they looked, they had to be Mr. & Mrs. Guiterrez. I sat down and watched as Alex took the stage. The music started.
Hey dad look at me 'Cuz we lost it all I try not to think 'Cuz we lost it all
Think back and talk to me
Did I grow up according to plan?
Do you think I'm wasting my time doing things I wanna do?
'Cuz it hurst when you disapprove all doing
And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't pretend that
I'm alright
And you can't change me
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
About the pain I feel inside
Did you know you used to be my hero?
All the days you spend with me
Now seem so far away
And it feels like you don't care anymore
And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't stand another fight
And nothing's alright
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Nothing's gonna change the things that you said 'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing's gonna make this right again
Please don't turn your back
I can't believe it's hard
Just to talk to you
'Cuz you don't understand
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
After practice, Brittney and I decided walked down the hall next to each other. We saw Ashley Moore coming towards us, and she threw a slushie on Brittney. "Oh HELL no!" I said, and I walked up to her. I punched her in the face, and as she laid on the ground bleeding, I walked back to Brittney. "I love you." I said.
THAT NIGHT
-Alex Guiterrez-
"Hey, mijo, can I talk to you for a minute?" My dad asked. "Yeah." I said, and I walked out of my room to talk to him. "I..I enrolled in AA today." He said. I looked at him. "You did?" I asked, in awe. "Yes. I'm so sorry, mijo. It's been so wrong of me to treat you this way. I love you so much. I'm going to fight against the bottle. But I'm so afraid I'm going to fall." He said. I thought for a while, and then I said "Don't worry about it. Cause I'll be there to catch you."
-Brittney Pierce-
"Santana, are we officially a couple?" I asked. "Yeah." Santana said, and she held my hand. She kissed me. "Tomorrow, we're going to walk in that damn school holding hands, and if people don't like it, they can go 'f' themselves." She said. I smiled, and let Santana take control.
FRIDAY
-Will Schuester-
I stood on the stage, in front of the curtains. "Welcome, all of the parents of New Directions. "Mr. & Mrs. Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Abrams, Dr. & Mrs. Jones, Dr. & Mrs. Lopez, Mr. & Mrs. Hummel, Mrs. Fabray, Mrs. Puckerman, Mr. & Mrs. Pierce, Mr. & Mrs. Guiterrez, Mr. & Mrs. Zizes, Mr. & Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Chang, Mr. & Mrs. Cohen-Chang, I appreciate it. The kids have a message for you. In the immortal words of Mrs. Bette Midler-" I said, and moved aside as the music started and the curtains opened.
Ohhhh oh oh oh ohhh.
It must have been cold there in my shadow
To never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine that's your way.
You always walked a step behind. Kurt began with Tina.
So I was the one with all the glory
While you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain. Mercedes, Quinn, and Brittney sang.
Did you ever know that you're my hero
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings. Santana sang.
It might have appeared to go unnoticed Did you ever know that you're my hero? Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
But I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth of course I know it.
I would be nothing without you.
You're everything I wish I could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings.
You're everything everything I wish I could be.
Oh and I I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.
All of their parents clapped, but then Principal Figgins walked in. "I need to speak with Santana Lopez and Brittney Pierce."
-In Figgin's Office-
"Brittney, did Santana hit Ashley, or did Ashley hit Santana?" He asked. I looked at the two girls. Brittney and Santana were holding hands. "Ashley hit Santana." She said. "Alright, Ashley, you are explled permanently." Ashley and her father left the office. "Santana, what you did has ramifications as well. As well as paying her doctor's bill, you are hearby suspended from McKinley High School for the next three weeks. "But that's gonna put her three weeks behind on rehearsal!" I said. "I'm sorry, William. But a school must have order, or else there is no balance. Santana, I expect you to pack your things up immediately. Goodbye."
END OF CHAPTER 11
Live Like You Were Dying-Tim McGraw (Sung by Finn Hudson)
Mama-Spice Girls (Sung by Quinn Fabray & Kurt Hummel)
My Little Girl-Tim McGraw (Sung by Noah Puckerman)
Perfect-Simple Plan (Sung by Alejandro Guiterrez)
Wind Beneath My Wings-Bette Midler (Sung by New Directions)
