Beth

Chapter Three - The Letter

Mr. Schue opened the envelope and took the letter out of it.

“Dear Glee Club,

As no doubt you discovered now, that I’m gone. I’ve left Lima and I don’t think I’m coming back. It’s not that I don’t love you guys, because I love you all with my whole heart. I don’t show it often, but I know it’s true. You guys are the greatest friends I could ask for. Sure, I had my ups and downs with some of you but most of you have been steadfast friends and you are all talented singers and dancers (Finn, you’re an exception for the last one).” There was a good deal of sad laughter in the choir room and most of them had their eyes filled with tears.

“Oh god, I’m already crying because I will miss every single one of you. So firstly I want to clear up a few things. One, I will not tell you where I am, because I know you will pick me up and demand my return. Two, My family don’t know where I am either. Three, this isn’t just about prom. Prom was just the catalyst, but about the names I get thrown at my head because I’m a teen mom and the faces I see when people look at me, these were the things I couldn’t handle, I don’t want to be judged by the ‘mistakes’ I made in the past. I promise you that it will be allright with me.”

“Oh and Brittany, a catalyst is something that happens that brings about a change.”  Everyone laughed at Quinn’s impressive knowledge of the club. Brittany looked shocked.

“She can read my mind.” 

“No Brit, I can’t read your mind. I’m just smart.” More laughter.

“Anyway, I wanted to write something for every single one of you.”

“Artie, I’m sad to say I don’t know you very well at all. But what I know about you is that you are sweet, kind and intelligent. You don’t let your disability ruin your dreams, you play for the football team and for that I admire you. I’m sorry for the slushies and the names I have thrown at you and I hope that you can forgive me. You’re a talented singer and guitarist and I’m ashamed I never did that ballad with you a month ago. I was just to busy with worrying about my life and being selfish. I can say with my heart that I will miss you as a good friend.”

“Of course I forgive you Quinn, I forgive you for the slushies and the names and I’m sorry too that I never sang that ballad with you.” Artie said.

“Mike, I’m afraid to say that I never knew you, like above. I must admit for a great part of last year I didn’t know your name, I simply saw you as ‘Other Asian’, a fact that I’m ashamed for. Mike I have to say of all the people in Glee, I admire you the most. When coach Tanaka asked the football players to choose between Glee and football you were the first to choose Glee. You’re an incredible good dancer and you never claim for a solo, in fact you’re the only one who doesn’t want a solo. You’re more happy singing back up and you enjoy it. I think we could learn a lot from you and we would definitely be a failure without you. You’re a Gleek and you’re proud of it and I can’t say how much I will miss your dancing.” Mike looked sad because the only nice and good things she said, where in her goodbye letter.

“Tina, me and you were friends at one point and it's my own fault that we never stayed so. It's one of my many regrets. The fact about you is that you're unique and proud of it. You dress differently than others, you have a different voice and you certainly have a different first impression most people have of you. Once you know Tina, you know she’s a true friend, supportive in hard times and proud of herself. I'll never forget the lesson you gave us at the end of our Gaga week; "I refuse to pretend to be someone I'm not" or something like that. It's a message I'm taking to heart in my new life. I'm never again going to hide behind a mask. I am going to be who I am and I couldn't give a damn what anyone else thinks. So thank you, Tina, thank you." Tina wiped away her make up that was smudging.