Episode 4: Team Building
Starring:
Chord Overstreet
Ross Lynch
China Anne McClain
Jaden Smith
Kylie Jenner
Willa Holland
Devon Werkheiser
Cole Sprouse
Sabrina Carpenter
Jake Short
Malese Jow
Guest Staring:
Lea Michele
Elizabeth Gillies
So here's what you missed on Glee: Songs In Real Life:
Things are finally looking up for New Directions! A super star celebrity is walking the halls of McKinley and set her eyes on Chase. What does that mean for Autumn and Chase? And Rachel is back finding console in Sam! Riley is also having some body issue!? Hope she's okay!
And that's what you missed on Glee!
09.28.2023
INT. SAM'S APARTMENT
Sam wakes up to the smell of breakfast being made in the kitchen. He walks down the hall following the aroma into the kitchen where he sees Rachel smiling cooking over the stove. He steps behind her without thinking he kisses her check.
"Please tell me you mad coffee too?" Sam said with whimper.
"I did. A fresh pot of coffee is sitting on the counter. I woke up earlier to do my mourning routine. And I thought how could I repay Sam for letting me stay for the last few days and breakfast came to mind," she said as she brought two plates to the table.
They both begin to eat. Sam was making noises as if he haven't had a hot meal in days.
"Best meal I had in weeks. I really appreciate this Rach."
"No! I really appreciate you letting me stay here and not asking questions about Jesse and I. It's been a hard process and I don't know where things stand between the two of us, but knowing I have a friend like you is very comforting."
They gazes into each other eyes. Sam reaches and holds her hand.
INT. CHOIR ROOM
Members of New Directions are slowly walking into the choir room and talking amongst themselves. Chase and Solaris are isolated from the others flirting and whispering to each other. Autumn walks in to see that Solaris is now in her seat. She quietly takes the empty chair next Candace.
"Hey? I thought you two were sure to be the first couple hanging out," whispered Noah.
"Relationships between members are inappropriate, but he and who ever else are free to do what they please," Autumn said.
Chase leans over Autumn shoulders.
"You got a minute?" he whispered.
They step out into the hallway away from everybody.
"I hope you don't mind Solaris joining. I talked to Mr. Evans and he said it was alright by him."
"Long as she can sing I don't have a problem with it," she said with a fake smile.
"You sure things won't be awkward between me and you?"
"Awkward? Why would things be awkward? We're just friends."
"Autumn don't give me that. We have a connect-
Solaris walks into the hall. She wraps arms around Chase's arm. She leans her head on him.
"What's going on? I thought you said it would be quick," she said trying to whisper but intentionally making sure Autumn could hear.
"We were done. Right Chase?" said Autumn.
"Yeah. I guess we were."
They all return inside the choir room. Shortly behind trails Sam and Rachel smiling and laughing not paying attention. They become embarrassed as the kids watch them be so relaxed.
"I'm glad to see all your faces. Lets give a New Directions welcome to Solaris," said Sam.
New Directions clapped as Solaris gave a bow and wave.
"This week in order to perform we have to be a better team. We have to be able to connect with every person in this room. One thing New Directions did well is making everyone fell welcome. So this week assignment I will be pairing you into couples. You will spend the week together learning about someone you might now have known outside the club."
Rachel stood to the board and begins to write the pairs:
Reese and June
Chase and Candace
Logan and Jeffrey
Noah and Autumn
Solaris and Riley
"These are the pairs. I hope you guys take this exercise and learn something about each other," Sam said as the bell rung.
INT. HALLWAYS
Logan chases behind Jeffrey.
"For this assignment maybe you can come to my family Ranch and I can show you about the farm life."
"Sounds hip. I'm down. Catch you later man."
They went there separate ways.
INT. RILEY'S ROOM
Riley walks out the bathroom with the toilet flushing. Solaris enter her room and pulls out her phone.
"You don't have any food in your refrigerator. No wonder why you're so skinny."
"Yea. Guess my mom didn't go shopping yet, so are you and Chase like a couple?"
"That's a good question. We look totally great together, but that Autumn person keeps grabbing his attention."
"Well they were on the break of going out right before you came."
"So he chose me over her. That's a good sign."
Solaris is still paying more attention to her phone. Riley wobbles over to her bed. She lies down and slowly starts to close her eyes. In her mind she begins to dream that she is in a dark theater with only one spotlight on her. "Flying High in the Friendly Sky" by Marvin Gaye plays.
Riley:
Flying high in the friendly sky
Flying high without ever leavin' the ground, no
Rest of the folks are tired and weary
Oh Lord, and have laid their bodies down.
I go to the place where danger awaits me
and it's bound to forsake me.
So stupid minded.
I can't help it
oh ya, so stupid minded.
But I go crazy when I can't find it,
In the morning, I'll be alright, my friend.
But soon the night will bring the pains,
The pain, oh the pain
Flying high in the friendly sky
Without ever leaving the ground
And I ain't seen nothing but trouble baby
Nobody really understands, no no
And I go to the place where the good feelin' awaits me
Selfdestruction in my hand
Oh Lord, so stupid minded
Oh and I go crazy when I can't find it
Well I know I'm hooked my friend
To the boy who makes slaves out of men.
And oh beleive me
Flying high in a friendly sky
Oh baby, flyin' high
09.29.2023
INT. ALLEN'S RANCH
Jeffrey pulls up to a little country town called Country Town Lima. Noah cp,es out with a cowboy outfit which surprises Jeffrey.
"What's all this?"
"This is Country Town Lima and tonight is our annual rodeo followed by some good ole square dancin'."
"I'm guessing this going to be a long day."
Noah leads Jeffrey into his house with two ladies in the kitchen.
"Ma and Memaw this is my friend Jeffrey. He's going to be helping us tonight."
"That's sweet. Thank you dear," said Mrs. Allen stirring a pot.
"No Problem," said Jeffrey with a force smile.
TOWN LIMA
Townspeople are walking through the gates as the small area is filled with lights, children laughter, and the sounds of carnival rides going. Jeffrey is helping Logan welcome guest. Rachel and Sam proceed through the gates.
"My family and I use to stay here a years ago. My mom would always enjoy the Carnival while my Dad did bull riding," Sam said with a smile.
"You never talk about your family much. I can't begin to know how hard it must have been living hotel to hotel," Rachel stated with empathy "Let's just have fun tonight. We both could use it."
"You right," Sam said as he placed his arm over Rachel's shoulders.
Chase is walking through the carnival with Candace who is eating some popcorn.
"Thanks for bringing me here. I appreciate the gesture although you're only doing this to see Autumn."
"What are you talking about?"
"The entire glee club knows you and Autumn have a thing, but you wasn't man enough to say no to Solaris."
"I don't see how that is your concern! I was doing something nice by bringing you here. We all know you're just a flower-picking hippie with no friends. You would just be sitting at home," Chase aggressively mentioned.
"I don't know what anyone would see in you. You're nothing but an arrogant jerk who can't see when someone genuinely cares about them. You and Autumn are our captains if there's tension between you two then we won't make it pass Invitational, so get it together."
Candace walks away leaving Chase by himself puzzled. Autumn and Noah are walking away from one of the carnival rides laughing. They see Chase sitting on a bench by himself.
"Hey Noah?"
"Yeah?"
"Do you think you can get me something to drink?"
Noah nods his head and walks over to a concession stand. Autumn walks over to the bench and takes a seat next to Chase.
"I heard Logan has a surprise for us," Autumn said getting Chase attention.
"Oh really. That should be interesting."
"What's wrong Chase?"
"It's nothing. Just thinking about something. Do you believe certain people are meant to be?"
Autumn becomes flustered "I believe if two people care about each other and it shows then things will work on its own."
Noah returns with two drinks handing one to Autumn. She stands and waves goodbye to Chase.
EXT. AMPITHEATER
People are beginning to fill the outside amphitheater. Logan walks out to the stage dress in his finest boots and hat.
"I just want to thank everyone for coming to Country Time Lima Annual Rodeo and Fair, but before tonight's festivities are over we got a little surprise. Logan turns around and points to Jeffrey who is dressed in cowboy gear. The band begins to play I'm From The Country by Tracy Bryd.
Logan:
Way back up in the country, back in the hills
Down in the hollows where the folks are real
Livin with the crazzies and the old wildcats
Sawn off shotguns and coonskin caps
Thats where Im from and Im proud to say
Im from the country and I like it that way
Logan with Jeffrey:
Everybody knows everybody, everybody calls you friend
You dont need an invitation, kick off your shoes come on in
Yeah, we know how to work and we know how to play
Were from the country and we like it that way
(People in the stands begin to dance along)
Logan and Jeffrey with (crowd):
All day long we work in the fields
Then bring it on home to a home cooked meal
We love ya like Sunday, treat ya like Saturday night
And when the bed gets full we can sleep in the hay (hey)
Were from the country and we like it that way
Everybody knows everybody, everybody calls you friend
You dont need an invitation, kick off your shoes come on in
Yeah, we know how to work and we know how to play
Were from the country and we like it that way
Logan with Crowd:
Everybody knows everybody, everybody calls you friend
You dont need an invitation, kick off your shoes come on in
Yeah, we know how to work and we know how to play
Were from the country
Were from the country
Were from the country and we like it that way
Everyone is dancing and applauding. Fireworks begin to go off. As they watched Chase reached and grabbed Autumns hand.
10.02.2023
INT. CAFETERIA
Solaris and Chase are flirting at their own table when Jeffrey, Reese, Candace takes a seat with them. Autumn is following behind but begins to turn around after seeing the two together.
"Hey Aut! Come join us its enough room for all of us," Solaris said with a smile "Right babe?" she asked Chase.
"I mean if she don't want to seat with us she doesn't have to it's her choice," Chase replied.
Candace rolled her eyes and gestured Autumn to follow her. Everything About You by Ugly Kid Joe plays.
Chase:
I hate the rain and sunny weather
And I hate beach and mountains too
(And) I don't like a thing about the city, no, no
And I, I, I, hate the countryside too!
Chase with Candace:
And I, hate everything about you!
...Everything about you!
Candace:
And I don't like a thing about your mother
And I, I hate your daddy's guts too
And I don't like a thing about your sister, no, no
'Cause I, I, I think sex is overrated too
(They transition into the Choir room performing in front of everyone)
Chase with Candace:
And I get sick when I'm around, I can't stand to be around
I hate everything about you!
Everything about you, everything about you, everything about you!
Chase:
Some say I've got a bad attitude
But that don't change the way I feel about you
And if you think this might be bringing me down
Look again 'cause I ain't wearing no frown!
They both face off to each other in the choir room.
INT. GIRLS BATHROOM
The toilet flushes, Riley walks out of the stalls. She looks into the mirror then cuts on some water and washes her face. Another girl walks into the bathroom. She walks up to the mirror and checks out Riley.
"Can I help you with something?" Riley said drying her face.
"You look sick. You should probably eat a little more," she gives a flirtatious look "I'm Garth."
"I would prefer you to stay out of my business. What I do or don't do is none of your concern."
"Why are you being so defensive? I was just trying to cheer you up," Garth said.
"I don't need a stranger to cheer me up," Riley said as she grabs her purse and left.
INT. SOLARIS'S ROOM
Solaris and Chase are kissing on her bed. She begins to take her shirt off but Chase stops her.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm just not in the mood tonight," Chase said sitting on the edge of the bed.
"It's Autumn isn't it? You still like her. I saw you holding her hand at the rodeo."
"Things are complicated between us that's all."
"I want this to work Chase, but you need to get her out of your head. She is a distraction as long as we are together the spotlight will be on you. I can make you famous."
She begins to massage his shoulders. She leans over and kisses him. She lays on the bed as he continues to kiss her.
10.04.2023
INT. AUDITORIUM
Noah walks into the auditorium to see Autumn sitting on the stage in deep thought. He hops onto the stage taking a seat next to her. He gently bumps into her and smiles.
"Hey."
"Hey Noah. What you doing here?"
"Well I was going to class when I saw one of my friends in here. It looked like she needed a friend."
"Thank you Noah. I could use a friend right now. I still haven't came up with a set list for Invitationals yet which are three weeks away."
"You got this Autumn. You just have to clear your mind and focus."
Noah hops off the stage; he extends his hand and helps Autumn off the stage.
INT. CHOIR ROOM
Autumn and Noah walks into the choir room and proceed to their seats. Sam walks to the center of the room.
"Jeffrey and Logan showed us the essence of what last week assignment was all about. Getting to know your partner will only make us a better team," Sam said enthusiastically
Sam phones rings. He steps outside to take the call.
"I know I have not been here but you guys do have a winning team. You have great voices and spirits and that is what makes New Directions so great," Rachel said.
Sam walks back in with a grim look on his face. Rachel begins to worry as the choir room grows with silence.
"Hey Sam. What's wrong?"
"It's um… It's Brittney," Sam voice begins to crack and his eyes waters "She um…"
Everyone is dying trying not to think the worst, but the room is filled with sorrow.
"Sam can you tell us something please," Rachel said walking closer.
"Brittney died," Sam said breaking into tears.
THE END!
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