Chapter 22
Sectionals
"Hello, everybody, and welcome to the 2011-2012 Lima Ohio Sectionals. I am Rod Revington, and we have three clubs today. The New Directions, who managed to get 14th place at Nationals last year…" the room filled with applause, "The Warblers, who managed to pull off 2nd place at Regionals…" the room was, once again, filled with clapping, but not quite as much as The New Directions, "Finally we have a new club from Crawford Country Day. So, without further ado, Crawford Country Day."
Lindsay: A simple choice, nothing more
This or that, either or
Marry well, social whirl, business man, clever girl
Or pin my future on the boy I love
What kind of life am I dreaming of?
I say gimme, gimme ... gimme, gimme
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I want it
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I need it
Highs and lows, tears and laughter
Gimme happy ever after
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I crave it
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I'll brave it
Thick 'n thin, rich or poor time
Gimme years and I'll want more time
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I'm free now
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I see now
Fly, dove! Sing, sparrow!
Gimme Cupid's famous arrow
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I don't care if he's a nobody
In my heart he'll be a somebody
Somebody to love me!
I need it
Gimme, gimme that thing called love
I want it
Here I am, St. Valentine
My bags are packed, I'm first in line
Aphrodite, don't forget me
Romeo and Juliet me
Fly, dove! Sing, sparrow!
Gimme fat boy's famous arrow
Gimme, gimme that thing called love!
"Thank you ladies, or should I say lady. Now please help me welcome The Warblers."
Backstage
"Good luck Ivan," Jeff motivated, "You're going to be great."
"Thanks, but I never performed in front of people before."
"And you think I have?"
"Well, you did the talent show at school last year."
"I didn't sing. I did stand-up comedy."
"That is more than what I have done."
"Don't worry, okay. You were so much better than me at auditions yesterday, and you can do this."
"Thanks."
The curtains started to part, and Jeff joined the others in the background.
Ivan: Woke up in London yesterday
Found myself in the city near Piccadilly
Don't really know how I got here
I got some pictures on my phone
Audience begins to clap to the beat
New names and numbers that I don't know
Address to places like Abbey Road
Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want
We're young enough to say
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Others: Ooooh, Ooooh, Ooooh, Ooooh.
Ivan: To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Col-or-ado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We are god of stories but please tell me-e-e-e
What there is to complain about
When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Others: Ooooh, Ooooh, Ooooh, Ooooh.
Hopelessly
Ivan: I feel like there might be something that I'll miss
Others: Hopelessly
Ivan: I feel like the window closes oh so quick
Others: Hopelessly
Ivan: I'm taking a mental picture of you now
'Cuz hopelessly
The hope is we have so much to feel good about
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Others: Ooooh, Ooooh, Ooooh, Ooooh.(repeats until the end of the song)
Ivan: Oh yeah
Good, good life
Good life
Ooh
Listen
My friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Col-or-ado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We are god of stories but please tell me-e-e-e
What there is to complain about
The crowd stands up while applauding, and Ivan steps back while Jeff comes to the front.
Jeff: It feels just like it was yesterday
We were in love, why's it falling apart
I've never been one to walk away
But I've had enough and it's breaking my heart
Cause you love me just the way that you should
It's nothing that you do, no it's nothing you say
Yeah baby, I know that you're good
But I don't want a good girl no, not today
Blaine steps out of the group.
Blaine: Cause I want it bad, I want a bad girl, baby, bad
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
I want a bad girl, baby, bad, I want it bad
Jeff: I want a girl who stays out too late
And when I call, she doesn't answer the phone
Oh, I want a girl who likes it her way
And through it all, I know I'll end up alone
Blaine: Yeah yeah, you love me just the way that you should
It's nothing that you do, no no, it's nothing you say
Oh pretty baby, I know that you're good
But I don't want a good girl, no not today, mmm
Jeff & Blaine: Cause I want it bad I want a bad girl, baby, bad
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
I wanna fight, I wanna rock and roll and party all night
Yeah, I want it bad, I want a bad girl, baby, bad, I want it bad
Jeff: I'm getting sick of predictable, tired of acting logical
Oh yeah, I gotta shake it up tonight
Yeah girl I want something physical
Not something invincible, oh yeah
I'm tired of being good, let's be bad
All & audience: I want a bad girl baby, bad
And I want a love that's crazy, yeah
All Warblers: I want a bad girl, baby, bad
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
I wanna fight, I wanna rock and roll and party all night
Yeah, I want it bad, I want a bad girl, baby, bad
I want a love that's crazy, yeah
I wanna fight, I wanna rock and roll and party all night
Jeff: Yeah, I want it bad
"Wow, both of those groups were amazing. The New Directions better bring it this time."
"Oh my god Ivan, I can't do this," Naomi began.
"Yes you can. You are an outstanding singer. Just believe in yourself."
"But Ivan Chavez was great, and that Lindsay girl was outstanding…"
"But you are so much better. The worst that can happen is a tie."
"A tie? That is so lame."
"Yeah, but remember when Jeff came in during lunch last year, and he complained about how The Warblers and The New Directions tied at Sectionals?"
"Of course I remember, but…"
"But nothing. Go out there and rock their worlds."
The curtains parted for the last time.
Ivan plays the Ukulele
Naomi: Missing your face and your touch
Missing your kiss and your love
Missing every little bit and a piece of you
Baby would you meet me halfway cause I'm down for you
OOO the many things that I would do
Just to feel you, hold you
Man it's so hard not to have you here
You're probably sitting, like me
Missing you baby ooowee
Promise to listen before you sleep
Cause when I'm staring at the stars
Looking at the moon wishing that I
Could be there with you
It's okay, and it's alright
Baby listen to this lullaby
Good night, sleep tight
Dream away with me tonight
Yeah we could sit on the phone
Bust an all-nighter 'til the early morning
It's still not the same when you're far away
Hearing your voice, I got no choice
It's the only way for me to feel closer
I guess 'til then, just listen
Cause when I'm staring at the stars
Looking at the moon wishing that I
Could be there with you
It's okay, and it's alright
Baby listen to this lullaby
Good night, sleep tight
Dream away with me tonight
Wherever you are
No matter how far
Just listen for me
I'll sing you to sleep
I love you, goodnight
Dream away with me tonight
The audience gave her a standing ovation and she and Ivan joined the group.
Finn: Just shoot for the stars
If it feels right
Then aim for my heart
If you feel like
And take me away, make it okay
I swear I'll behave
Michelle: You wanted control
So we waited
I put on a show
Now I make it
You say I'm a kid
My ego is big
I don't give a shh
And it goes like this
Puck: Take me by the tongue
And I'll know you
Kiss me till you're drunk
And I'll show you
You want the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the mooooooves... like jagger
Alyssa: I don't need try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the mooooooves... like jagger
Bella: Maybe it's hard
When you feel like you're broken and scarred
Nothing feels right
But when you're with me
I make you believe
That I've got the key
Brittney: So get in the car
We can ride it
Wherever you want
Get inside it
And you want to steer
But I'm shifting gears
I'll take it from here
And it goes like this
Ivan: Take me by the tongue
And I'll know you
Kiss me till you're drunk
And I'll show you
You want the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the mooooooves... like jagger
Naomi: I don't need try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the mooooooves... like jagger
Rachel: You wanna know how to make me smile
Take control, own me just for the night
And if I share my secret
You're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see this
Alegandra: So watch and learn
I won't show you twice
Head to toe, ooh baby, roll me right
And if I share my secret
You're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see this
Artie: And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue
And I'll know you
Kiss me till you're drunk
And I'll show you
You want the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
I've got the mooooooves... like jagger
Santana: I don't need try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them the moves like jagger
I've got the moves like jagger
All: I've got the mooooooves... like jagger
"Wow! Okay, judges, please go to the back room, and begin to deliberate."
"Oh my god Naomi, I am so proud of you!" Jeff squealed, pulling her into a jumping hug.
"You guys were great too."
"Aww, aren't you all so cute?" Lindsay interrupted, "But I think we all know who won."
"Well, that is for the judges to decide," Jeff said, turning towards her.
"Yeah, but you guys would have been better if you had the kid in the wheelchair sing lead. At least then you would get sympathy votes."
"You're awfully brave for a newbie," Mr. Schuester broke through the argument.
"You're brave too. I mean how much hairspray do you waist on that mess you call hair?"
"I don't use hairspray."
"Okay, the judges have reached their decision," a young girl said, peeking her head into the room.
"Thank you all for participating. I have had so much fun crushing you," Lindsay managed to squeeze in.
"You may be a girl, but I can still beat your face in," Puck added, quickly, making her shut up.
"It was extremely close, but someone has to loose…" Rod continued, "Unfortunately the lovely ladies of Crawford Country Day, it had to be you."
Lindsay's face went from joy to shock, and then to rage, as she stormed off the stage.
"I guess someone didn't take that too well, but the winner is…"
Everyone in the audience made a drum roll by patting on their legs and armrests.
"What do you know, we have yet another tie!"
Both clubs were overjoyed, jumping, and embracing one another as they both held up the first place trophy.
"Oh my god, I can't believe that we both won!" Jeff screamed when they got out to the parking lot, "That is so stupid, but I am so happy that neither of us had to loose."
"Amazing how your opinion on ties changes, when the results would have a direct effect on you," Ivan Flores joked.
"Hey, I am just glad that you guys didn't loose."
"Like we would loose to you," Brittney interjected.
"Wait, so you think you are better than us?" Ivan Chavez questioned.
"Yes, we do," Alyssa added, giving Ivan Chavez a slight push.
"Jeff…" Puck said, walking over to him.
"You aren't going to beat me up again are you?"
"No, I wanted to apologize."
"Wait, what did you just say?"
"You heard me!"
"Why the sudden change of heart?"
"My girl, Lauren, is coming back from the hospital, because she had pneumonia, and that prick Rachel told her what I did."
"Oh, so she told you that you had to make up with me or else your relationship would be over."
"Pretty much."
"What about Alegandra?"
"You know me, I am Puckzilla. She was just another hole on my belt."
"You are despicable! She is my friend, and I thought you really cared for her."
"I did, but I care for Lauren more."
"You, you, pig, get out of my sight."
"You're lucky we won, or I would have crushed you for that, but I did what I said I would do."
Puck returned to the rest of the members of The New Directions.
"What was that all about?" Bella asked, walking up to Jeff.
"He apologized to me."
"That is great, so you can come back to us now, right?"
"Umm, well, I… I don't think I am going to."
"Why not?"
"I bonded with the others at Dalton. I would feel terrible if I just left them."
"Kurt did the same thing though?"
"I am not Kurt, though. I don't have a secretly gay bully back at McKinley, or a boyfriend at Dalton."
"So you are going to stay there?"
"For now, yes, but forever, probably not."
"Well, it is your choice, but we will miss you."
"I will miss you guys too, but I can not just leave them."
"Congratulations on winning."
"Yeah, you too."
They rejoined everyone else, and had decided on going to Rachel's house to celebrate, since her dads were out of town.
"Okay everyone! Here are your two drink tickets, we are having wine coolers today," Rachel announced, handing everyone two red tickets.