Walking to the choir room, Dani sets up her guitar and amp after closing the door without realizing Will is there. Playing her song without singing, Dani hums it while jamming out and dancing around the room.
"Wow, that was really good." Jumping, Dani turns around to see it's Will.
"Sorry, I didn't know anyone was in here, sorry." Dani apologizes turning off the amp.
"No, don't worry about it. Is that the song you chose for the lesson?"
"Yes. It's Invisible by Hedley."
"I don't know who they are."
"They are a Toronto band from Canada. They are amazing."
"I'll take your word for it. What's the song about?"
"Bullying, rediscovering yourself, getting your feet back on the ground, and coming out of the darkest parts of your life. You're invisible no matter what anyone says."
"Wow. I can't wait to hear it."
Just then, the bell rings and Will tells her to just sit down with her amp and guitar.
"May I go get my mom? I know she would like to see this." Dani asks politely.
"Sure, she could sit with us and enjoy the show." Will's smile stays the same. Dani rests her guitar in it's case and takes off into the hall running down to Sue's office.
Arriving to her mother's office, Dani knocks to see Sue talking to Santana and Brittney. Seeing Sue signal her to come in, Dani steps in.
"What is it Dani?" Sue asks looking at her.
"I was wondering if you wanted to come to the choir room to see me perform?" Sue sees the excited look on her daughter's face and couldn't say no. Standing up, Sue nods.
"Why not? Lets head out."
Walking down the hall as the bell rings, Sue listens to Dani as she talks about her song excitedly. Dani NEVER wears dresses or skirts, so she is always in shorts and pants. Dani is very sporty and loves to snowboard and skateboard. She is a tomboy.
Walking into the choir room, Sue sits in Dani's seat, putting Dani's hair into a ponytail as Dani re-hooks her guitar to the amp and sets the volume since someone kicked it.
"Everyone, Dani has already picked a song for us for the lesson so here it is." Will announces. Taking a seat next to Sue, Dani walks to the front and takes a deep breath. Seeing Santana smile and nod, Dani nods back before beginning the opening chords.
Breathing heavily, Dani looks at everyone to see them on their feet clapping with smiles on their faces. Looking at Sue, Dani sees a puzzled look while she is clapping. Dani sung the song to get her point across, she is living a double life and is tired of it. She is tired of being scared of her own parents and afraid to go to school every day of her life.
Walking over to Sue, Dani puts the guitar away before crossing her arms shyly, looking down at her feet.
"You're scared of me aren't you?" Sue asks as everyone goes silent.
"A little." Dani whispers.
"Dani."
"Okay, a lot. I'm absolutely terrified."
"What about your dad?"
"Worse."
"Can you look at me?" Looking up at her, Sue sees tears in Dani's eyes and complete fear in her brown eyes, "You know I will never hurt you like your dad did when you were eight."
When Dani was eight, Paul tried to stab Dani but Sue called the police and the police arrested him in time and Dani has been terrified of her parents since.
"I can't keep you from seeing your dad because you have to go even if you're sick."
"I hate going there."
"I know you do." Sue sighs and gently takes her hand, "But you have to go. Court's orders."
Not saying a word, Dani sits down on Sue's lap and cuddles up to her. Hugging her daughter tightly, Sue kisses her forehead lightly as Dani hugs her back.