I'll Stand By You (Finn Hudson x OC)

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Season 1, Episode 19: Dream On

Ownership of Glee: FOX, Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk

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Will is in the choir room standing next to a blonde man. "Okay, guys, listen up. This is Mr. Ryan. He's a member of the school board, and he would like to say a few words. I-I just want you guys to listen critically and know that what he's saying is just one of many opinions."

Bryan looks at the Glee kids. "Take out a piece of paper. And on that paper, I want you to write down your biggest dream. A dream that means so much, you're afraid to admit it even to yourself." He instructs.

Rachel writes down "Huge Star," Puck writes down "3some," Quinn writes down "No Stretch Marks," Angie writes "Glee Director" and "Finn Hudson." Bryan goes over and crumples up Artie's paper.

"Your dream is never going to happen. Ninety one percent of you will spend your entire lives living in Allen County, Ohio. So unless you wrote down that your dream was to "work for a mid-market health insurance provider" or "find an entry level job in an elderly care facility," you're going to be very disappointed." Bryan says.

"This is really depressing." Mercedes states.

"I'm going to guess that a lot of your dreams involve "showbiz." Well, let me tell you. Showbiz dreams are the most unrealistic of them all." Bryan claims.

Tina looks crushed. "But... that's what I want to do with my life."

"Oh, look, I'm not trying to hurt your feelings, I'm just trying to spare you disappointment." Bryan says.

Will looks annoyed. "I think we get your point."

Bryan smirks. "Aw, well, Schuester here's a prime example. He used to have that glimmer of hope in his eyes that I can see right now in all of yours. But he couldn't make it happen for himself, so he now has to try and convince you all that it will happen for you. Guess what? His dream didn't work out. And neither will yours."

Tina sobs and everyone feels bad for her.

Will is angry now. "Okay, you're done here."

Bryan looks at Will. "You would be wise to show me some respect."

"You've said your piece. Now get out." Will says through gritted teeth.

Bryan smiles. "Well, Schuester, I should thank you. You've made my decision about which program to cut a lot easier."

Angie wastes no time throwing her piece of paper away.

Her dreams were way too embarrassing.

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Angie is over at Finn's house. They're working on a project for English.

"Hey what did you write on your paper in glee club?" Finn asked.

Angie shrugged. "Doesn't matter. I threw the paper away because Mr. Ryan really made me feel like I wouldn't accomplish them. Why do you care all of a sudden?"

Finn smirked. "I found a piece of crumpled paper in the trash. And I know it's your handwriting." He said as he pulls it out of his pocket.

Angie pales. "Please tell me you didn't read it."

Finn chuckled. "I haven't. But I want you to tell me what's on it. I'll know if you're lying to me."

Angie sighs. "I wrote down Glee Director. The way that Mr. Shue's directed us this year... it makes me want to coach a glee club in the future. I want to be able to take what I've learned from my time in the New Directions and apply it to other kids in the future."