Falling (A Sam Evans Fan Fiction)

Funeral

CHAPTER 21: FUNERAL
(SEASON 2: Episode 21)

"New Directions I would like to introduce you to our new show choir consultant Jesse St. James."

Everyone wore unimpressed facial expressions while Rachel clapped, full of excitement.

"You have to be freaking kidding me." Haley groaned. "I'd give you whatever you dig a hole and throw both me and Sam in there. And that's the tea." She whispered, causing Santana, Quinn, and Sam to both chuckle.

"Just...WANKY." Santana rolled her eyes playfully at Sam and Haley.

"I don't trust this guy. He's gonna trick us into doing something stupid so his alma mater wins." Finn spoke up.

"I don't need to do much tricking to get you to do something stupid, Finn." Jesse sharply replied.

"Guys, Jesse is just a consultant. I still make all the calls. I have all the confidence in the world in you guys. I just think we could use all the help we can get because this is it." Mr. Schue explained. "We've been working so hard for two years for this moment, and that moment is finally here. I was talking to Jesse and he agreed we continue with our successful trend of doing original songs for the competition. I was thinking of doing one group number and one duet." He continued.

"Rachel and I should sing a duet. We killed it last year at Regionals with Faithfully." Finn suggested.

"Everyone please welcome our typical scene stealers and our constant demanders of attention." Haley scoffed.

"Yeah, killed us. We lost." Quinn commented.

"May I?" Asked Jesse, as Mr. Schue gave him a nod. "I agree that Rachel should sing lead, but Finn, I think it's best if you sit this one out. The fact is, most of the other guys in here are better singers and Mike Chang, who can't even sing, can at least dance. You kind of sing and dance like a zombie who has to poop." Jesse said.

"You see what I'm talking about? This guy's a jerk!" Finn explained, as the glee kids tried to hold in their giggles.

"Maybe you could be a little gentler with your advice." Mr. Schue suggested.

"Gentle? I'm sorry I didn't realize we were training for the Good Try ribbon at Nationals. I thought we were in it to win the whole thing, and there's only one way we can do that." Jesse scoffed.
"Poison darts?" Brittany suggested.

"The Vocal Adrenaline strategy is simple. Identify your best performer and build the entire performance around them." Jesse said, ignoring Brittany.

"That's rich, and pretty unfair." Haley commented. "I can't stand him and I don't want to put up with his unfair bullshit. Mr. Schue." Haley said. "Sorry for the language but I'm merely expressing my valid thoughts and feelings right now."

"Who's our star performer?" Puck asked.

"Probably Berry." Santana muttered.

"Britney Spears." Brittany said aloud.

"We're gonna have auditions to find out. I'm gonna post a sign-up sheet later this afternoon." Mr. Schue clarified.

"Don't you think this is kinda not our style?" Finn asked.

"Normally, I'd agree with you, but this is the big time. I think we should listen to Jesse."

"Just manifesting the loss already." Haley muttered.
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After the whole glee club had been informed about Coach Sylvester's sister's death, they were chatting away about what to do.

"Honestly we need to help her. I know she's overwhelmed, and clearly can't do this alone. She needs help." Haley explained.

"Seriously? I'd like to put the fun back in funeral just as much as the next girl. But why would the Glee Club help Coach Sylvester plan a service?" Asked Santana.