Episode 2: New New Directions
Starring:
Chord Overstreet
Ross Lynch
China Anne McClain
Willa Holland
Devon Werkheiser
Sabrina Carpenter
Jaden Smith
Jake Short
Malese Jow
Guest Staring:
Naya Rivera Dorsey
So here's what you missed on Glee: Songs In Real Life:
The Glee Club has gone downhill in the couple of years since Sam Evans New Direction Alum took over. Poor Sam! Chase wants to be a rocker but doesn't like to follow the rules. Autumn Rivers a complete nobody wants to be come a someday. And by the way Rachel might be getting a divorce!
And that's what you missed on Glee!
09.14.2023
INT. Finn Hudson Auditorium
Sam is sitting in the auditorium along with the other new directions members. He leans over to them.
"Alright! We only have to fill 12 slots. All the other Glee Clubs have been filled so these guys are the leftovers."
"Leftovers aren't that bad right," said Candace whispering to the group.
"I think we should just be positive. New Directions have always been the underdogs. They've had the best and the worst. We just got to see what we working with that's all," said Noah trying to keep everyone positive even though he was nervous himself.
Jeffrey Stone walks center stage into the spotlight. He had this charisma that pulled everyone attention.
"How's it going my people? Everyone good? My name is Jeffrey Stone and I will be performing a kick ass rendition of Lloyd's Dedication to My Ex which will no doubt blow your mind."
Jeffrey:
Hey ya
I came to talk about this girl that had my love it seems
I went away for a while
She gave my love away
I really shouldn't blame her
But now that pussy is a stranger
Jeffrey (Noah):
Baby, something's on my mind I gotta say it
Yeah, your loving done changed
It ain't the same girl and that's a shame (a crying shame baby)
Oh, ain't being funny
I know another bee's been in that honey
Oh, baby, her loving done changed
It's such a shame girl and that's a shame
(who the hell you giving my loving to, girl?)
Jeffrey with (Autumn and Candace):
Oh no
Tell me where that pussy gone
'Cause it don't feel the same
(I miss that loving, that loving, that loving)
Oh No
(why you do me like that baby)
Oh No
Why is that happening to me?
Oh No
She told me that it was not missin'
(I miss that loving, that loving, that loving, that loving)
Oh No
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
She, she used to be a really special lady (my everything)
I guess she's feeling kinda freaky lately
It's such a shame 'cause now the loving 's changed (loving changed)
She used to squeeze me
Grip me tight and now so she can please me
But now, now that loving changed
It's such a shame, that loving changed
Oh no
Where did ya loving go? (where's it at baby?)
Oh no
'Cause girl, I need to know (I need to know)
(I miss that loving, that loving, that loving)
Oh no
You see, it was on some old one of a kind type shit baby
Oh no
I'ma about to kill this bitch
Oh no
She gave away all my shit
(I miss that loving, that loving, that loving, that loving)
Oh no
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Sam stands up and begins clapping distracting Jeffrey from his performance. Jeffrey stops singing with confusing.
"Hey! I was really feeling that song. Why you stop me Mr.E?"
"Thank You! That was an…an interesting performance but not really appropriate for this setting."
"Man what's with the censorship?"
"Yeah Sam! New Directions use to be the start of assembly sex riots," said a mysterious voice entering the auditorium.
Everyone turned around to see Santana Lopez making her way down the aisle.
"Oh my god! Santana," said Sam extending his arm to embrace her in a hug.
"You're the Santana Lopez," said a stunned Autumn.
"I am that Santana Lopez. Trouty Mouth here told me New Directions was lacking some serious numbers, but this is pathetic. Only three members? At least we had five when we started."
"Well we're at five. Riley is apart of New Directions she just could not make it today, said Autumn."
"And the fifth member?"
"His name is Chase. He's an amazing singer, she said looking at the doors hoping he would enter.
"Let's have a seat. We do have more auditions coming in," said Sam.
Logan Housing was next to perform. He walked onto the stage fumbling and tripping over his on feet.
"Hey…Hi…Um sorry about that. I can get nervous sometimes. My mother says its because of my need to fit in sociably."
"Hey Einstein you do know this is a glee club audition right? Meaning you have to know how to sing not create formulas," said Santana angrily.
"Hey! Santana calm down. These are my auditions meaning I call the shot. Be quiet or leave."
Santana folds her arm and frowns her face. Everyone attention returns to Logan whose becoming even more anxious.
"I know I'm not the most composed person. Or the most outspoken, athletic, or good at anything but I do know this is a Glee Club. Once upon a time New Directions stood for acceptance. So I'm asking can I be accepted for me?"
Logan steps back and turns around. The band begins to play Sammy Davis' "I Gotta Be Me"
Logan:
Whether I'm right or whether I'm wrong
Whether I find a place in this world or never belong
I've gotta be me, I've gotta be me
What else can I be but what I am
I want to live, not merely survive
And I won't give up this dream of life that keeps me alive
I've gotta be me, I've gotta be me
The dream that I see makes me what I am
That faraway prize, a world of success
Is waiting for me if I heed the call
I won't settle down, won't settle for less
As long as there's a chance that I can have it all
I'll go it alone, that's how it must be
I can't be right for somebody else if I'm not right for me
I gotta be free, I've gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die, I've gotta be me
(Instrumental Break)
That faraway prize, a world of success
Is waiting for me if I heed the call
I won't settle down, won't settle for less
As long as there's a chance that I can have it all
As he sings he becomes a different person, a more confident person. Everyone smiles as they watch his performance. Even Santana begins to soften up.
I'll go it alone, that's how it must be
I can't be right for somebody else if I'm not right for me
I gotta be free, I just gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die
I've gotta ... be me!
Everyone stand up and begins to clap. Logan begins to grin from ear to ear with excitement.
"I admit. That was pretty great," said Santana giving another round applause.
INT. CAFETERIA
Autumn is navigating her way through the cafeteria trying to find an open seat. She finds one at the patio with Chase. She places her tray down which gains Chase attention.
"Can I help you?"
"It's a free space. I just want to eat," she said taking a seat.
"How are those glee club auditions going? Any luck finding more talentless people to join?"
"Talentless? You did try to join the club so what does that say about you? And I am one of those talentless people who joined! I just lost my appetite," Autumn said frustrated as she left the table.
"What was all that about?" June said as she took a seat.
"She got mad because I told her the New Directions was filled with losers."
"I don't know. I was actually thinking about joining it. I mean you tried out," she said as she took a sip of her water.
"Come on now June! We don't need them. We are rockers!"
"I see what's going on. You don't think I would get in…you think you can be the only rocker at this school."
June rolls her eyes. She begins to sing Pink's "The King Is Dead But The Queen Alive." She stands up and steps out her body creating a shadow self and watches herself talk to Chase.
The King is dead but the Queen is alive,
Off with his head I am done with his lies,
A fair win I have fought for my life,
A clean slate after all this time,
A revolution and now I am in charge,
My evolution is to shoot for the stars,
His first mistake: he underestimates,
He didn't bother to appreciate
So, rah rah rah!
Sis boom freakin' bah!
There's a party in your honor,
But you won't be there whatever, so,
Three cheers for the one that got away!
You were just blah blah blah,
I was oh my god,
And unlike your anatomy,
I'm glad I had it in me,
Now The King,
The King, the King,
The King is dead!
But The Queen is alive
(She is in class daydreaming out the window. The shadow self version appears outside the window continuing to sing the song. As she sings she watches herself daydream from the class.)
I guess the village didn't raise you right,
Don't think nobody's gonna mourn you tonight,
No more licks to wet your appetite,
You make me sick, I didn't wanna fight
I thought we ruled the heavens and the earth,
I really thought I was the only girl,
Your secrets have all been revealed to me,
You've been dethroned there goes your legacy!
So, rah rah rah!
Sis boom freakin ' bah!
There's a party in your honor,
But you won't be there whatever, so,
Three cheers for the one that got away!
You were just blah blah blah,
I was oh my god,
And unlike your anatomy,
I'm glad I had it in me,
Now The King,
The King, the King,
The King is dead!
But The Queen is alive
(She and Chase are walking down the halls together. Chase is talking to her but she is zoned out continuing the song.)
There are consequences in this life,
A punishment that fit the crime,
Your last words, I heard I'm sorry,
Now look at me in all my glory!
The King is dead but the Queen is alive,
I wear your crown and I look quite nice,
I almost let you get the best of me
But no one's ever gonna get the Queen!
(In the auditorium June is giving a live and actual performance of the song in front of Chase and the New Directions. She is giving a true rock star performance filled with energy. New Directions is standing on their feet in excitement.)
So, rah rah rah!
Sis boom freakin ' bah!
There's a party in your honor,
But you won't be there whatever, so,
Three cheers for the one that got away!
You were just blah blah blah,
I was oh my god,
And unlike your anatomy,
I'm glad I had it in me,
Now The King,
The King, the King,
The King is dead!
But The Queen is alive!
Chase becomes outraged and storms out as soon as she done performing. Autumn trails out behind him followed by June. Everyone else looks around at each other with confusion.
09.16.2023
INT. Sam's Office
Santana knocks on Sam's door then enters the office and takes a seat. She gives him a devilish but friendly smile.
"Santana."
"Trouty Mouth."
There's a moment of silence between the two.
"How are things?"
"You want my honest answer or the Lopez indirect answer."
"We've been friends for ten plus years now Santana Lopez. You can always be honest with me."
"I'm happy. I've made my peace with everything that happened three years ago but I can tell you haven't."
"Things have been harder for me. I haven't truly found time to process and grieve. I think that's why New Direction went downhill. It lost piece—I lost pieces of myself."
"It's not your fault. It was out of everybody hands, but Rachel made a few calls. So you should be expecting a few more visitors."
Santana rises from her seat, which leads Sam to do the same. They begin to hug each other.
"Hey San?"
"What's up?"
"Can you stay a little longer? Maybe we can give a performance of our own? I would like for you to help a little more at least until we can get the members?"
"Of course! I wouldn't have it any other way," she said as she left the office.
INT. CHOIR ROOM
New Directions is waiting in the choir room. Sam enters to see everyone. Santana hops onto the piano gently. Sam looks around the room and smiles.
"Guys we are at seven members now. Seven great and talented people. Although we are not there we are getting closer to restoring New Directions to its glory."
"With us being members short how can we compete in any competitions?" a confused Logan said.
"That's where I come in at," Santana said bouncing off the piano.
"Santana will be helping us prepare for the Invitational in five weeks. Meaning we have to beat the Troubletones and Duly Noted if we want to pass to Sectionals. And we also have to keep recruiting new members until we have the required twelve," Sam said as he paced.
Everyone begun to look at Autumn.
"I think Autumn should be captain. She has a powerful voice plus she's a great dancer, and a kind hearted person. She deserves to lead us," Riley said.
Sam grows intrigued "What about a male lead?"
An idea flew into June's head.
"I think Chase would be great. I know he can be a little hot headed, but he's a great performer and would do well with coming up with choreography."
"The only way he would be able to join is if he auditions and everyone agrees to let him in," Sam stated.
INT. LOCKERS
June walks into the hallways leaving her class. She sees that Chase is at his locker. She slowly approaches him.
"Listen to me Chase. It's about time we become part of something bigger. Something that's not about you or me. We're doing this group number tomorrow in the auditorium. I hope you join us," June said as she left Chase to think.
09.17.2023
EXT. QUAD
Auntumn, Riley, Noah, and Candace are walking outside to see a crowd forming. As the moved closer to the center they see Chase standing in front of a band. He locks eyes with them.
"Hello Everyone! I am Chase. McKinley has a lot of talent within their Glee Clubs some more then others, but I know you guys want to see a performance so here it goes."
Chase:
Coming in unannounced, drag my nails on the tile
I just followed your scent, you can just follow my smile
All of your flaws are aligned with this mood of mine
Cutting me to the bone, nothing left to leave behind
You ought to keep me concealed just like I was a weapon
I didn't come for a fight but I will fight till the end
And this one might be a battle, might not turn out okay
You know you look so Seattle but you feel so LA
And I love the way you hurt me
It's irresistible, yeah
I love the way, I love the way
I love the way you hurt me, baby
I love the way, I love the way
I love the way you hurt me, baby
(They transition into the auditorium. As Chase perform he envisions himself performing at a concert with roaring fans.)
I'm gonna get you to burst just like you were a bubble
Frame me up on your wall just to keep me out of trouble
Like a moth getting trapped in the light by fixation
Truly free, love it baby, I'm talking no inflation
Too many war wounds and not enough wars
Too few rounds in the ring and not enough settled scores
Too many sharks, not enough blood in the waves
You know I give my love a f-f-four letter na-na-name
And I love the way you hurt me
It's irresistible, yeah
I love the way, I love the way
I love the way you hurt me, baby
I love the way, I love the way
I love the way you hurt me, baby
(He walks towards the end of the stage where Autumn is standing out in the crowd. He tightens his grip on the microphone and sings closer to it looking into her eyes.)
You're second hand smoke, second hand smoke
I breathe you in, but, honey, I don't know what you're doing to me
Mon chérie, but the truth catches up with us eventually
Try to say live, live and let live
But I'm no good, good at lip service
Except when they're yours, mi amore
I'm coming for you and I'm making war
And I still love the way you hurt me
It's irresistible, yeah
I love the way, I love the way
I love the way you hurt me, baby
I love the way, I love the way
I love the way you hurt me, baby
He jumps back to reality.
"Hey! You did good," June said reassuringly.
"Congrats Chase! You are the newest member of New Directions. With that being said everyone agreed you should be co-captain along with Autumn," Sam said.
"I won't let you down," Chase whispered to Autumn.
INT. LOT
Sam runs towards Santana who is walking to her car.
"Hey! Where you going? I thought you was going to stay for a few more days?"
"Sam listen Berry made sure you have some help, but you're more then capable of leading New Directions. Get to know them, guide them, and importantly give them a voice."
"I can't do it San!"
"When Brittany got sick I didn't know what I would do or how I should feel, but she always made me smile," she said as she rubbed her stomach with a smile. "I will always love Brit that will never changed. You've been apart of New Directions. You've leaded it and now you run it. You know better then anyone."
Santana step closers and gives her friend a hug. Then leaves off in her car.
INT. AUDITORIUM
Sam returns to the auditorium to see New Directions lined up on stage. Gavin Degraw's Fire begins to play.
Chase:
Oh if there's one thing to be taught
It's dreams are made to be caught
And friends can never be bought
Autumn:
Doesn't matter how long it's been
I know you'll always jump in
'Cause we don't know how to quit
Noah (with Riley)
Let's start a (riot tonight)
A pack of (lions tonight)
In this world, he who stops, won't get anything he wants
Play like the (top one percent)
Till nothings (left to be spent)
Take it all, ours to take, celebrate because
(They are leaping off the ground mixed with some choreography.)
New Directions:
We are the champions
Setting it off again
Oh we on fire
We on fire
Running our own campaign
Doing the whole shebang
Oh we on fire
We on fire
Jeffrey:
Get up, stand up, throw your hands up
Welcome to the other land of
Dreamers brothers sisters others
Yeah we on fire like that
June:
Oh the bond is deeper than skin
The kind of club that we're in
The kind of love that we give
Autumn:
Oh ever since the dawn of mankind
We all belong to a tribe
It's good to know this one's mine
Logan (with Riley):
Let's start a (riot tonight)
A pack of (lions tonight)
In this world, he who stops, won't get anything he wants
Play like the (top one percent)
Till nothings left (to be spent)
Chase with Autumn:
We don't care, we won't stop, call your mothers, call the cops
New Directions:
We are the champions
Setting it off again
Oh we on fire
We on fire
Running our own campaign
Doing the whole shebang
Oh we on fire
We on fire
Jeffrey with Chase and New Directions:
Get up, stand up, throw your hands up
Welcome to the other land of
Dreamers brothers sisters others
Yeah we on fire like that
Noah (with June):
Ohh... (fire, fire)
Ooooh... (fire, fire)
And nothings gonna be the same (fire fire, fire fire, fire fire)
June:
Oh! We're the champions
New Directions (with Autumn):
We are the champions
(We are)
Setting it off again
(We are)
Oh we on fire
(Hey)
We on fire
Running our own campaign
(We are)
Doing the whole shebang
(Hey)
Oh we on fire
We on fire
They stop performing and bow their heads as the spotlight fades.
THE END!
I HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN ENJOYING GLEE: SONGS IN REAL LIFE. I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU GUYS TO GIVE FEEDBACK AND OR SUGGESTIONS FOR SONGS, STORYLINES, SPECIAL GUEST, AND ETC. I WANT TO HAVE AN INTERACTIVE AND FRESH STORY.