Code Name: Cheerio - High Notes & High Stakes

Chapter 12: 1x02 - Showmance - Part 5

CUT TO: INT. GYMNASIUM – DAY

[The entire student body is sitting in the stands. Figgins is standing at a microphone in front of the stage. Will is sitting in a chair to his side.]

Figgins says, "Silence, children. Silence. First, an announcement. The toilets are broken again. We are fixing the problem. But let me warn you. There will be zero tolerance for anyone soiling school grounds. We're not going to have a repeat of the last time. We have a treat for you guys today. Mr. Schuester."

Emma claps excitedly. "Yay, Glee! Glee kids, hooray!"

Will steps up to the microphone. "Uh, hi. Uh, when I went to school here, Glee Club ruled this place. And we're on our way back. But we need some recruits to join the party. Now, I can tell you all about how great Glee is, but, uh, I think I'm gonna let some friends of mine show you instead."

[Will sits down in the stands. The Glee Club begins their performance of "Push It" by Salt 'n' Pepa. Their choreography is lewd and suggestive.]

[Will, Sue, and Quinn are horrified, but Figgins and Emma appear to be enjoying themselves. Sue, Santana, Brittany, and Quinn notice that Elena is uncomfortable with the song and the dancing. Santana, Quinn, and Brittany exchange concerned glances as they also realize Elena looks pale—and they remember they still need to talk to her about what happened at the Celibacy Club.]

[The performance comes to an end. After a moment of stunned silence, Jacob springs up out of his seat.]

Jacob shouts, "Yes!"

[The students erupt into cheers, with the exception of the Cheerios.]

CUT TO: INT. FIGGINS' OFFICE – DAY

[Will and Sue are sitting before Figgins' desk. No one speaks.]

Sue breaks the silence. "That was the most offensive thing I've seen in 20 years of teaching, and that includes an elementary school production of Hair."

Figgins sighs. "We've received angry e-mails from a number of concerned parents, many of whom thought that their children were going to hear a Special Olympian speak about overcoming adversity."

Will rubs his temple. "I—I really don't know what to say."

Sue folds her arms. "Well, let me help you out then. My first thought was that your students should be put into foster care. But you're the one that should be punished. I demand your resignation from this school as well as the disbanding of Glee Club."

Figgins interrupts. "Now, hold on, Sue. The issue is content. Those kids are talented. And I have not seen the student body this excited since Tiffany performed at the North Hills Mall. I took the liberty of calling my pastor to provide a list of family-friendly songs that reflect our community's values. Your kids can only perform these preapproved musical selections."

[Figgins hands Will the list.]