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

EIGHTY NINE

Season 5, Episode 1:  Love, Love, Love

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

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It's been two weeks since the New Directions won Regionals. Spring break was for two weeks. Everyone's come back with fresh eyes.

The New Directions are ready to face anything.

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"I don't think we've ever spent two weeks on an assignment, Mr. Shue." Tina says as Will writes 'BEATLES' on the board.

The New Directions are spending two weeks on the Beatles... and just in time for prom.

"Hey, the Beatles are so epic that we need two weeks to do them justice. This week is all about the early years of the Beatles, when all they had was a belief in each other and a belief that together they could do anything." Angie explains.

"The school year seems like it's never ending, and now we're wasting two whole weeks on a band from the 1940s? Seriously, can anyone still relate to the Beatles?" Kitty asks.

"Pretty much the entire world." Blaine answers.

"Yeah, I can definitely still relate." Ryder speaks up.

"Why? Were the Beatles dyslexic and cat-fished by transsexuals?" Kitty offers.

"And you wonder why everybody hates you." Angie states.

"When George Harrison was a kid, he was made fun of 'cause his dad was the bus driver." Marley informs.

"John Lennon's dad wasn't even around. He walked out of John's life when he was five." Comments Jake.

"I don't really know the Beatles; I'm a little on the black side." Unique says.

"And Ringo Starr was a sickly little kid, which probably means he was sitting down a lot." Artie inputs.

"And they decided to form a band. Which changed the world. Now, you guys are really gonna have to challenge yourselves this week. Bring your A-plus games. Perform these classic songs in new and exciting ways. If we can push ourselves to a whole new level, like the Beatles did constantly, we can win back-to-back national championships and form a New Directions Dynasty. All right, see you guys tomorrow." Will tells his students.

Angie is looking forward to the assignment.

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Angie is having lunch with Will and Emma in the teacher's lounge.

"You know... I don't think I've ever seen the kids this excited about a tribute assignment." Angie commented.

Will nodded. "This is going to be one of the best tribute lessons we've ever done."

"Was there anything wrong with your previous ones?" Emma inquired.

"All of them were drama-filled. Madonna, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Santana's 'Lady Music Week,' Michael Jackson, Saturday Night Fever, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears 2.0, Stevie Wonder... there was always some kind of drama." Angie listed off.

Will sighed. "I'm hoping that this will be better than those. Everyone loves the Beatles."

Angie nodded. "So do I. But... there's always drama rounding the corner. Expect the unexpected, Will."

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Blaine has called for an emergency glee club meeting the next day.

"Okay, listen up, everybody. Come on. Blaine has a very special announcement to make." Will says.