Haha, just kidding. When I said musicals I meant Sectionals. I know it's a tad soon but seriously-trust my reasoning!
Also- your character will come into play soon, everyone! I need to get to that point. I'm asking you to trust me.
Enjoy!
Penny Lane, The Beatles
Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles
Happiness Is A Warm Gun, The Beatles
Hey Jude, The Beatles
Come Together, The Beatles
Let It Be, The Beatles
All You Need Is Love, The Beatles
01x06: Sectionals
There's something about moments like this that manages to make you wonder. Moments like this make you wonder what's going to happen next, or how it will pan out. Moments like this are interesting.
"I can't," Hannah cried, before exiting the car. "We're friends, Neal. Just friends. Nothing more."
Neal left her crying in the driveway. He would do everything he could to win her over. Everything and anything.
Lorhin was passing by the choir room on her way to history when she heard it. The faint, soft singing of an unfamiliar voice. She was intrigued. Carefully, she opened the door to see Spencer. She grinned and walked in.
"Busy?" She asked, referring to the singing.
He grinned and flipped his hair out of his eyes. "Not really."
"Oh, so you have time?" She smiled, her hair loose and falling in blonde waves.
Spencer grabbed his skateboard and backpack and responded, "I didn't say that."
Lorhin playfully hit him and he grabbed her around her waist, pretending to throw her across the room. "Stop!" She squealed in a very un-ladylike manner. He put her down and she stepped over to the piano, and began playing a simple tune. He raised his eyebrows as she said, "Want to sing with me?"
She sang out,
"In Penny Lane there a barber showing photographs
Of ever head he's had the pleasure to know
And all the people that come and go
Stop and say hello…"
Spencer recognized the Beatles song and sang out, his voice complimenting Lorhin's soprano,
"On the corner is a banker with a motorcar
The little children laugh at him behind his back
And the banker never wears a mac
In the pouring rain, very strange…"
They sang in absolute perfect harmony,
"Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes
There beneath the blue suburban skies
I sit, and meanwhile back…"
Lorhin grinned and hopped onto the piano.
"In Penny Lane there is a fireman with an hourglass
And in his pocket is portrait of the Queen
He likes to keep his fire engine clean
It's a clean machine…"
Spencer picked her up, and they danced around cheesily, before singing out,
"Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes
Four of fish and finger pies in summer
Meanwhile back…"
Spencer belted out,
"Behind the shelter in the middle of the roundabout
A pretty nurse is selling poppies from a tray
And though she feels as if she's in a play
She is anyway!"
Lorhin grinned and trilled,
"In Penny Lane the barber shaves another customer
We see the banker sitting waiting for a trim
Then the fireman rushes in
From the pouring rain, very strange…"
The two harmonized,
"Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes
There beneath the blue suburban skies
I sit, and meanwhile back
Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes
There beneath the blue suburban skies
Penny Lane!"
They finished with a laugh and Lorhin smiled widely. "The Beatles are by far the best band, ever. Like, ever."
Spencer grinned at her enthusiasm and he shook his head. "They are pretty fantastic…"
Will, who had ended up watching the whole thing, smiled at the two, saying, "You two are brilliant. And you're right, The Beatltes are a classic."
"Mr. Schue, you are really creepy," Lorhin deadpanned, stepping away from Spencer. Then she got quiet. "You won't send us to the principal for skipping, right?"
"No, I won't," he smiled. "Go to class."
Lorhin looked at Spencer expectantly. "So…would you ever consider joining Glee?"
Will looked at the letter in his hand and grinned. This was way, way too convenient. He watched as his kids trickled into the choir room, and waited for everyone to be seated. He noticed Neal looking especially mopey and Hannah looking really irritated. He decided not to ask and let them work it out themselves.
"Guys, the theme for this year's Sectionals is classic. I have the most brilliant idea and I think you'll all love it- the Beatles!"
Lorhin grinned and looked to Spencer, who was nodding. Dawn and Cody were whispering excitedly, and James and Jordana even looked pleased.
"As the captain of the Glee club," Lorhin said, standing, "I say that I'm the costume designer. All of our dresses and tuxes will be ready a week before Sectionals. I guarantee. I think I'm going with a dark blue because it will compliment everyone's skin to-"
"Thank you, Lorhin," Mr. Schue said. "Now, let's start focusing on our set list!"
"Okay, start from the beginning and tell me everything that happened," Caleb said, placing an ice cream tub in front of Hannah, who was moping in Dalton's junior commons. It was mostly empty, save for Caleb, Michael, and Hannah, who was looking at the ice cream like it was the only thing that loved her in the world. She grabbed the spoon and began eating, and soon the story just spilled out.
Both boys looked on confusedly, and Michael had his head cocked to the side like an adorable puppy.
"So wait…" Michael said. "If you like the guy, why not say yes? What would it hurt?"
"Well, everything, really," Hannah deadpanned. "I need to be logical about this! Nothing about me saying yes would be logical."
"Love isn't logical," Caleb reminded her. She glared at him.
"It isn't love," she said. "I'm sixteen. It's not love."
Caleb held up his hands in the universal 'I surrender' gesture and sighed. "Fine, fine, whatever you say. But you have to leave now, because the Warblers are practicing for Sectionals."
Hannah rolled her eyes. "We aren't even competing against each other till Regionals. It shouldn't matter if I hear you or not!"
"Warblers policy," Caleb explained, winking. "Sorry. Besides, I have to show new guy the ropes. He's our newest Warbler."
"Congrats," Hannah said half-heartedly, looking the boy, who was blushing to the roots of his hair. Caleb was holding his hand. Maybe she should leave. "I'm leaving now," she monotoned, exiting the senior commons.
Making her way down the corridor to the exit, visitor's pass in hand, a sound flowed to her ears. A piano was being played. It was amazing. She looked for the music, and found it, in the first room she looked in.
A tall, skinny African American boy was sitting at a baby grand piano, playing something familiar. Hannah raised an eyebrow and leaned against the door frame. The boy began singing,
"Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people…"
His voice was enchanting. He continued quickly,
"Eleanor Rigby picks up the rice in the church
Where a wedding has been
Lives in a dream
Waits at the window
Wearing the face that she keeps in the jar by the door
Who is it for?"
His voice soared over the notes, leaving Hannah's eyes a little misty,
"All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?"
He resumed vigorous piano playing, and belted out,
"Father McKenzie
Writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear
No one comes near
Look at him working
Darning his socks in then night when there's nobody there
What does he care?"
He sang out, looking away from the piano keys, and instead closing his eyes and looking at the ceiling,
"All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?"
He began nearly pounding the piano keys, belting,
"Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Eleanor Ribgy died in the church
And was buried along with her name
Nobody came
Father McKenzie
Wiping the dirt from his hands
As he walks from the grave
No one was saved…"
He became quieter and more reserved, singing softly,
"All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?"
The song came to a close, and Hannah smiled softly as their eyes met. He raised his eyebrows, but grinned a dazzling white smile and stood, reaching his full height. He towered over her. He grinned and said, "Hello, I'm Aaron. What brings you to Dalton Academy?"
"Visiting my friend Caleb Avery," she deadpanned, looking him in his laughing hazel eyes.
A look of recognition passed across his face and he grinned. "So you are the infamous Hannah, hm?" He smiled. "I am so sorry."
She laughed and he led her out of the room to walk down the corridor. "He is kind of a mess…" she admitted.
"Understatement- his brain is a bag of cats," Aaron grinned, his perfect white teeth almost shining.
"Very true," Hannah smiled, reaching the door that led out to the parking lot.
"You're leaving?" Aaron asked.
"I have to get back to Lima- my Glee club is rehearsing for Sectionals," Hannah explained. "But it was nice meeting you!"
He watched her walk away with a curious smile on his face. "Nice meeting you too."
Theo glanced at Cortney as she approached him on his way to Glee practice. "What's with you and that Glee club?" She asked, and Theo gulped. She looked really hot today.
"I like to sing," Theo defended himself.
"I like guys who like to sing," she glared. "Maybe I'll join your stupid nerd club." She fixed her leather jacket and walked away.
"It's Beatles week!" Theo called out, watching as she smiled.
"My favorite band," she said, turning back around.
"I know," Theo admitted.
"Really?" She said, raising her eyebrows.
"Yeah…" Theo said, looking at her.
Cortney smiled and said, "You think you know a lot about me, right?"
"Yes?" Theo tried, flipping his dark hair out of his eyes. "I mean, no?"
She snorted, and sang out, her voice surprisingly sweet for her tough demeanor,
"I'm not a girl who misses much
Do do do do do do, oh yeah
I'm well acquainted with a touch of the velvet hand
Like a lizard on a windowpane…"
Theo looked on curiously as she sang.
"The man in the crowd with the multi-colored mirrors
On his hobnail boots
Lying with his eyes
While his hands are busy working overtime
A soap impression of his wife
Which he ate and donated to the National Trust…"
Cortney, wearing her leather jacket, skinny jeans, and Converse, turned around and motioned for Theo to follow. She sang out in her lower register,
"I need a fix cause I'm going down
Down to the bits that I left uptown
I need a fix cause I'm going down
Mother Superior, jump the gun
Mother Superior, jump the gun
Mother Superior, jump the gun
Mother Superior, jump the gun
Mother Superior, jump the gun
Mother Superior, jump the gun…"
They ended up in the choir room, with Cortney singing to the whole Glee club,
"Happiness is a warm gun
Happiness is a warm gun, mama
When I hold you in my arms
And I feel my finger on your trigger
I know nobody can do me harm, because
Happiness is a warm gun, mama
Happiness is a warm gun, yes it is
Happiness is a warm gun, yes it is…"
She finished strong, and everyone clapped. Her voice was a great addition to Glee, and everyone could see it. Bailey looked excited at the prospect of new members.
"We now officially have 12 members! We can go to Sectionals!" Will grinned. "Now, let's do brainstorming for our set list!"
Neal watched as Hannah paced back and forth backstage, the dark blue dress making her appear paler than normal. It was a sweetheart neckline halter dress, with black trim and black tulle covering the skirt. It was completed with black pumps. Hannah had her hair loosely curled. It reached the middle of her neck. She was beautiful.
"Why are you so nervous?" Neal asked.
"Because I'm singing a song I don't want to sing," Hannah said. She was told to sing the opening number, but she really didn't want to.
"I think you know you want to sing it. You know you're going to do great. You now you're going to kill it out there. Believe in yourself like I do," Neal said softly, looking at the girl beside him. He straightened his black bowtie and smiled.
"I know you believe in me," she said. "I know."
"Good."
"We go on in ten!" Lorhin called out, her hair in a twisty updo, her heels clacking impatiently. Everyone gathered in a circle to say a quick prayer before getting in place.
"And now, from William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio…the New Directions!"
The red curtain was raised and Hannah stood alone on the stage. She gulped and sang a cappella,
"Hey Jude
Don't make it bad
Take a sad song, and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better…"
The Glee club walked onstage, providing backing vocals as the instruments started up.
"Hey Jude
Don't be afraid
You were made to, go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
Then you can begin to make it better…"
The whole Glee club provided harmony behind her as she belted,
"And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For, well you know that it's a fool
Who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder…"
The Glee club began to 'nah' in the background, then Hannah sang out,
"So let it out and let it in
Hey Jude, begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you
Hey Jude, you'll do
The movement you need is on your shoulder
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you can begin
To make it better, better
Better, better
Better, better, oh!"
The Glee club began singing the 'nah's' and she stepped back into them, creating the still formation. She smiled as they sang in unison,
"Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah!
Nah nah nah!
Hey Jude
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah!
Nah nah nah!
Hey Jude
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah!
Nah nah nah!
Hey Jude…"
They finished strong, and they all looked down. Hannah opened one eye to see the standing ovation. She smiled widely when she saw Caleb, Michael, and Aaron, grinning and clapping in the seventh row. Aaron winked at her, and she flushed.
The Gleeks broke formation to pair off. Lorhin and Theo stood in the front, hands on their waists. The upbeat music started up and everyone looked up, Theo singing,
"Here come old flat top
He come grooving up slowly
He got joo-joo eyeball
He one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee…"
Lorhin belted out,
"Got to be a joker, he just do what he please
Sound that John is making
He wear no shoeshine
He got toe-jam football
He got monkey finger
He shoot Coca-Cola…"
Cody, who was paired with Dawn, sang out boldly,
"He say, 'I know you, you know me'
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free!"
Bailey and Oliver sang out with Cody and Dawn,
"Come together
Right now
Over me!"
The Glee club began to speed up a little, and they began to dance. Cortney and Neal sang out in harmony,
"He bag production
He got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sideboard
He got feet down below his knee…"
James and Jordana sang in unison,
"Hold you in his armchair
You can feel his disease!"
Everyone sang out,
"Come together
Right now
Over me!"
The whole club began doing synchronized dancing with their partners. It was like a sped up version of a waltz and a tango. It was fantastic.
Everyone sang in perfect unison,
"He roller coaster
He got early warning
He got muddy water
He one mojo filter
He say 1 and 1 and 1 is 3
Got to be good-looking cause he's so hard to see!"
Lorhin and Theo led everyone in singing,
"Come together
Right now
Over me!"
The music sped up considerably and they sang out,
"Come together!
Come together!
Come together!
Come together, yeah!
Come together!
Come together, yeah!"
They stopped and listened to the thunderous applause. Everyone smiled and got into a line, before turning around, not facing the audience.
Aaron frowned and looked at Caleb. "What exactly is going on?"
"Who knows," Caleb muttered.
Piano started up. At the end of the line, Spencer turned around, and he sang, "When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be."
Beside him, Lorhin turned around, singing, "And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be."
James turned around, the Glee club ooh-ing, belting, "Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, whisper words of wisdom, let it be."
Jordana turned around and sang, "And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be."
Neal sang out, glancing at Hannah, "For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see, there will be an answer, let it be."
Dawn sang out proudly, "Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah there will be answer, let it be."
Cody turned around to sing, "Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be, whisper words of wisdom, let it be."
Everyone turned and began swaying, holding each other's hands, or throwing an arm around someone. It was simple, yet effective.
Hannah sang out, "Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah let it be, whisper words of wisdom, let it be."
Oliver sang out loudly, "And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light that shines on me, shine until tomorrow, let it be."
Bailey smiled and grabbed Oliver's hand, belting, "I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be."
Theo sang out powerfully, "Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah let it be, there will be an answer, let it be."
Cortney sang out proudly, "Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah let it be, there will be an answer, let it be."
Everyone in the Glee club joined to sing in perfect unison,
"Let it be
Let it be
Let it be
Yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom
Let it be…"
They finished, finally, and the curtain closed. They didn't get to see the standing ovation and the tears flowing from everyone's eyes.
When the other groups had finished, they were called back onstage for the awards.
"First place goes to…" The announcer trailed off teasingly. "The New Directions!"
"Looks like I'll be competing against you in Regionals," Aaron said to Hannah after everything was said and done. The Glee club was lingering to receive their trophy from the judges and to see what they could improve on. Hannah was sitting on the edge of the stage, and was still shorter than Aaron.
"Looks like it," she said.
"Well, you guys are worthy opponents," Aaron said graciously, and after looking at the black and blue dresses, said, "Though I think I prefer you in your earthy tones."
"Me too," Hannah said, looking disdainfully at her black heels.
"Who's this?" Lorhin asked, looking from Aaron to Aaron's uniform to Hannah. "A friend of yours?"
"No, we've hated each other since birth," Hannah snapped. "Yes, he's my friend. Lorhin, this is Aaron. Aaron, this is Lorhin."
"Nice to meet you," Aaron said, and Lorhin smiled at him before resuming frowning at Hannah.
"You are fraternizing with the enemy!" She glared, a few curls falling out of her twisty updo. "Not allowed!"
Aaron laughed, thinking she was kidding. Luckily, they were saved from an awkward situation by Neal, who quickly ushered Lorhin away.
"Sorry, she can be a bit intense," Neal laughed awkwardly, trying to not glare at Aaron, who was being perfectly nice and reasonable. Although, he had no idea who he was. "I'm Neal."
"Aaron," he smiled. Man, this kid had some white teeth. "You guys did really great today. I was just telling Hannah how I was glad we were competing with you guys- It will give us some healthy competition." He winked, and Neal made up his mind to try and get along with him. He and Hannah were friends, Aaron and Hannah were friends apparently, they could all be friends.
"I love some good competition!" Neal joked.
"Me too," Aaron said.
"I like sleep, so I'm gonna get some," Hannah deadpanned, teetering in the heels. "Later."
Both boys watched her go.
Neal sat alone in the choir room, staring at the large trophy. He thought about what went down with Hannah and sighed. He sang out softly,
"Nothing you can do that can't be done
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung
Nothing you can say, but you learn how to play the game
It's easy…"
Neal looked down at his hands.
"There's nothing you can make that can't be made
No one you can save that can't be saved
Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in time
It's easy…"
Neal stood and sang out breezily and sarcastically,
"All you need is love
All you need is love
All you need is love, love
Love is all you need…"
I know you are probably disappointed, but trust me!
**********BIG QUESTION:
Team Neal…or Team Aaron?
Review?