Episode 12: Ballads
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:
Elizabeth Gillies
Grace Phipps
Lea Michelle
Guest Appearance:
Nick Merico
KeKe Palmer
So here's what you missed on Glee: Songs In Real Life:
Chase has been living with Sam and Rachel wants him gone. Chase still has feelings for Autumn so he broke up with Solaris but, Autumn has already moved on. New Directions is moving on to Nationals so they have a long rode ahead of them!
And that's what you missed on Glee!
11.27.2023
INT. HALLWAYS
New Directions returns to school from Thanksgiving break invigorated from their Sectionals win. New relationships had formed while others had dwindled. Autumn walks through the hall with a smile brightening the entire school. She and Zane had finally reached a happy place in their relationship.
Although she wasn't fully over Chase, she was happy with Zane. As she reaches her locker she notices that Chase is waiting for her.
"Hey. Do you think I can talk to you?"
She nodded her head in agreement and they walked away to enter the choir room.
INT. CHOIR ROOM
Chase places his things on a chair and grabs Autumn hand leading her to another empty chair. Autumn was confused but she took the seat.
"I know you're happy with Zane," Chase said moving to the piano "I told you I would wait until you're ready. I just wanted to tell you that no matter what I will always be there for you.
Chase begins to play Charlie Puth's One Call Away on the piano as Autumn sat and listened.
Chase:
I'm only one call away
I'll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
I'm only one call away
Call me, baby, if you need a friend
I just wanna give you love
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Reaching out to you, so take a chance
No matter where you go
You know you're not alone
I'm only one call away
I'll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
I'm only one call away
(Chase stands from the piano and moves towards Autumn. He extends his hands and begins to hold hers.)
Come along with me and don't be scared
I just wanna set you free
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon
You and me can make it anywhere
For now, we can stay here for a while
Cause you know, I just wanna see you smile
No matter where you go
You know you're not alone
I'm only one call away
I'll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
I'm only one call away
(Autumn becomes emotionally trying not to let Chase get to her. She covers her face but the tears have already begun to roll down her face.)
And when you're weak I'll be strong
I'm gonna keep holding on
Now don't you worry, it won't be long
Darling, and when you feel like hope is gone
Just run into my arms
(Chase stands in front of her singing straight into her eyes. Holding her hands and wiping the tears from her eyes.)
I'm only one call away
I'll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
I'm only one, I'm only one call away
I'll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
I'm only one call away
I'm only one call away
Autumn stands from her seat and tries to regain her composure.
"You can't be doing that Chase. You can't try to make me feel bad because I moved on," Autumn begins to walk out the room but Chase grabs her wrist.
"I know you still care about me. We belong together and you know it. You knew it from the moment we spoke," Chase said letting her go.
"Just because two people belong together doesn't make them right for each other."
Autumn exits the choir room. Chase ponders his behavior knowing that he might have lost his dream girl.
INT. STORAGE ROOM
Solaris and Jeffrey are in a storage room kissing on each other. Things are becoming aggressive as they slam against the walls pressing their bodies' against each other. Solaris takes Jeffrey's shirt off.
"This is strictly sex right," Solaris says still kissing Jeffrey.
"It's whatever you want," Jeffrey replies.
They continue to kiss.
INT. CHOIR ROOM
Sam sprints into the room with a smile. The members of New Directions are siting in the seats waiting. He moves to the whiteboard and begins to write:
Ballads
"This weeks assignment is Ballads," Sam said putting the top back on his marker " Ballads are used to express sentimental or romantic feelings. If we show an emotional side it could put us in a lead for Nationals."
Autumn raises her hand "What about doing original songs. New Directions did it before and it really helped with their wins."
"I think that would be nice. It's different," June agreed.
"Well if it's something you guys want to do I think you should go for it, but the assignment is still coming up with a ballad to perform.
Garth interjected "Mr. Evans, I think I have a ballad. It's something that just popped in my head," Garth walked to the center of the room "This is for somebody special to me."
Garth smiled and looked at Riley. Riley had put on a fake smile because she was uncomfortable with telling everyone about her sexuality. She wasn't sure how genuine her romantic feelings were.
Garth pointed at the band and they begun to play Thunder's Love Walked In.
Garth:
So tired of waiting I walked an empty land,
I was looking for something to help me understand,
But bad luck kept turning,
My dreams into sand,
I didn't want pity,
I had my share of friends,
I wanted somebody,
More special than the rest,
I was aching inside,
Like I was approaching the end,
Just about that moment,
The timing was so right,
You appeared like a vision,
Sent down to my life,
I thought I was dreaming,
When I saw you that night,
That's when love walked in through my door,
I found just what I wanted,
But I got so much more,
Love walked in through my door,
And it felt so strange,
Like a long lost friend that hadn't changed,
Giving me hope again,
Love walked in,
Love walked in,
Love,
Just about that moment,
The timing was so right,
You appeared like a vision,
Sent down to my life,
I thought I was dreaming,
When I saw you that night,
That's when love walked in through my door,
That familiar feeling I had once before,
Love walked in through my door,
Love walked in through my door,
That familiar feeling I had it once before,
Love walked in through my door,
And it felt so strange,
Like a long lost friend that hadn't changed,
Giving me hope again,
Love walked in,
Love walked in,
Love,
Love walked in,
Love walked in.
The bell rings and everyone begins to pack up their things. Riley slowly walks up to Garth once everyone had left.
"What's wrong sweetheart," Garth said holding Riley hands.
Riley pulls her hands away from Garth. She looks around the room trying not to make eye contact.
"I didn't appreciate that Garth," Riley said upset "I don't want to parade around the school that we are dating."
"But you're my girlfriend," Garth said getting loud "I'm not ashamed of that unless you are and if you are ashamed to be with me… maybe we—we shouldn't…"
Riley grabs Garth hands and begins to hold it. They look at each other and smile. They give each other a quick, but romantic peck on the lips.
"I'm not ashamed to be with you Garth. I—I just don't think we need to flaunt that we are together. We know what we are and that's all that matter."
Garth smiles and leads Riley out the choir room.
INT. SAM'S OFFICE
Sam is sitting at his desk doing paperwork. Spring approaches the door and knocks on it. Sam looks up and stands then signals her to come inside. Spring takes a seat.
"Ms. Rivers, I thought you went back to New York," Sam said confused.
"I did, but when I was there I started to think about my little sister. That's when it hit me to come back and become the new director of the McKinley High Troubletones."
"I'm confused. Why would you do that when your sister is competition?"
"That's the thing my sister is not competition. She's family and I know she would do the right thing when she finds out I'm taking over."
Spring rises from her seat and is about to exit.
"By the way Mr. Evans, I'm going to crush your New Directions. Just thought I let you know," Spring said before exiting the room.
Sam becomes upset knowing that Spring is trying to recruit Autumn for the Troubletones. Sam takes a seat and begins to think about his next move.
11.27.2023
INT. SAM'S APARTMENT
Rachel is in the kitchen cooking breakfast. Sam walks out into the kitchen and kisses her on the cheek. Chase is sleep on the couch.
"Sam?" Rachel said giving him a look.
"I know Rach, but I just don't feel comfortable sending him back yet."
Chase wakes up but continues to pretend he sleep.
"He can't keep living here Sam. I know this is your home and I don't have a say, but he has to go home," Rachel says kissing Sam.
"Listen I'll talk to him!"
INT. CHOIR ROOM
The New Direction Girls are performing Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle.
New Direction Girls:
Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh heaven is a place on earth
Avery:
When the night falls down
I wait for you
And you come around
And the world's alive
With the sound of kids
On the street outside
June:
When you walk into the room
You pull me close and we start to move
June and Solaris
And we're spinning with the stars above
Solaris:
And you lift me up in a wave of love...
New Direction Girls:
Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh heaven is a place on earth
Autumn:
When I feel alone
I reach for you
And you bring me home
Candace:
When I'm lost at sea
I hear your voice
And it carries me
June and Avery:
In this world we're just beginning
To understand the miracle of living
Baby I was afraid before
But I'm not afraid anymore
New Direction Girls:
Ooh, baby, do you know what that's worth?
Ooh heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven love comes first
We'll make heaven a place on earth
Ooh heaven is a place on earth
Autumn with Riley:
In this world we're just beginning
To understand the miracle of living
Baby I was afraid before
But I'm not afraid anymore
The guys begin to applaud as the girls take their seats.
"That what I call girl power," Sam said smiling and clapping "Guys I don't know if I tell you enough, but I'm extremely proud of you.
Zane appears in the doorway as everyone begins to pack and leave. Autumn begins to smile and approaches him. They share a kiss and hold hands walking away. Chase sees this and leaves angry.
EXT. FOOTBALL FIELD
Solaris is walking towards Chase whose sitting on the bleacher staring off into space. Although she had begun a sexual relationship with Jeffrey she still had genuine feelings for Chase. She takes a seat next to him.
"This is where we first meet. Do you remember that day?"
Chase looks at her but doesn't answer.
"Listen! Being in love with someone while they're in love with someone else isn't the easy, but I think it makes you a stronger person. If it was meant to be things will work out. Trust me Chase you two belong together."
Solaris stands up and gets ready to leave.
"Thank you," Chase says.
She smiles at him and begins to walk away. "Alone" by Heart begins to play.
Solaris:
I hear the ticking of the clock
I'm lying here the room's pitch dark
I wonder where you are tonight
No answer on the telephone
And the night goes by so very slow
Oh I hope that it won't end though
Alone
Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
(She is now walking in the hallways singing. She reaches and opens her locker to see a picture of her and Chase looking happy.)
You don't know how long I have wanted
To touch your lips and hold you tight, oh
You don't know how long I have waited
and I was going to tell you tonight
But the secret is still my own
and my love for you is still unknown
Alone
Till now I always got by on my own
I never really cared until I met you
And now it chills me to the bone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
How do I get you alone
Alone, alone
She looks a Jeffrey whose is watching her. He moves closer to her and grabs he hand. She leads him into the storage closets.
INT. HALLWAYS
Chase runs down the hall to catch up with Sam. They stop and begins to talk.
"I appreciate everything you've been doing, but I think I should probably head home."
"You heard Rachel and I this morning huh?"
"Yeah, but she's right. You're not my Dad. You should not have to take care of me. I'll be alright Mr. E"
Chase walks away and into the auditorium.
INT. AUDITIORIUM
New Directions are on the stage wearing different outfits with red and yellow variations. The spotlight hits them as the begin harmonizing Arcade Fire's Wake up.
Noah:
Somethin' filled up
my heart with nothin'.
Someone told me not to cry.
June:
But now that I'm older,
my heart's colder,
and I can see that it's a lie.
(New Directions harmonizing. They move to they left, then their right, then move down a step as some moved up a step.)
Avery:
Children, wake up.
Hold your mistake up
before they turn the summer into dust.
Chase:
If the children don't grow up,
our bodies get bigger but our hearts get torn up.
Jeffrey:
We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms,
turnin' every good thing to rust.
Reese:
I guess we'll just have to adjust.
Autumn with Candace and Riley:
With my lightnin' bolts a glowin',
I can see where I am goin' to be
when the reaper he reaches and touches my hand.
(New Directions begins to clap along with the beat. Moving closer to the edge of the stage.)
Autumn with New Directions:
With my lightnin' bolts a glowin',
I can see where I am goin'.
With my lightnin' bolts a glowin',
I can see where I am go - goin'!
Chase:
You better look out below!
THE END
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Songs In Episode:
Thunder - Love Walked In Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth Heart - Alone Arcade Fire - Wake Up