Season 4, Episode 16:  Feud

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

= = =

Artie and the rest of the glee club have Will and Finn sit in the chairs. The glee kids know that the two directors have been fighting.

"Mr. Shue, Finn, thank you for agreeing to this sit-down. We've all noticed the tension between you ever since Finn admitted he kissed Miss Pillsbury." Artie says.

"No surprise." Tina comments.

"Finn has been acting like he's losing his mind." Will states.

Violet sighs. "You're feuding. And it needs to stop. Seriously. It's like Hatfields and McCoys in here."

"So epic musical feuds is our theme. And for the first time in Glee Club history, we are giving you, our fearless leaders, an assignment. You two will explore and resolve your differences by performing a song together inspired by a classic musical rivalry." Artie instructs.

Finn sighs. "Guys..."

"Regionals are coming up, Mr. Shue, and if we're gonna have any chance of winning, we need both of you. On the same page and on the same team." Artie says.

Violet nods. "Artie's right. Were a family. And family always comes around for one another."

= = =

Ryder and Unique sing a mash-up of 'Bitch Gets Back/Dress You Up.'

[Bitch Gets Back/Dress You Up by Ryder and Unique]

Violet cheers for their performance.

"Wow, guys, that was incredible. What inspired that mashup?" Finn asks.

"I mean, the thing was feuds so we just..." Unique starts.

"So Unique demanded mediation." Ryder comments.

"Might I suggest doing an Elton John/Madonna mashup? Madonna finally forgave Elton John for calling her "a fairground stripper" and saying that her career was over, but their decade-long feud was epic." Artie suggests.

"Unique is, was, and ever shall be Madonna. He can try to be Sir Elton, but... you ain't got it." Unique tells Ryder.

"Well, the awesome things about feuds is that once all the anger has gotten out, you can shake on it and let bygones be bygones." Blaine adds.

"Unique would happily shake Ryder's hand, but first... say I'm a girl." Unique says.

Ryder sighs. "Look, I'm just so confused, okay? Yesterday you're dressed as a boy; today you're a girl. What-what bathroom do you use? I mean, make up your mind."

"It doesn't matter what you see. You don't get to decide for me." Unique snaps.

"You are a douchebag, dude." Jake comments.

Charlie nods. "I mean, in this room we can be whatever we want to be."

Violet shakes her head at Ryder. "I can't believe what an asshole you are."

= = =

Will and Finn perform a mash-up of *NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye' and Backstreet Boys' 'I Want It That Way.'

[Bye Bye Bye/I Want It That Way by Will and Finn]

Violet crosses her arms over her chest and shakes her head disapprovingly at the two.

They were both acting like children.

= = =

Violet is asked to see Will and Finn in Will's office that afternoon.

"You guys wanted to see me?" Violet asks.

Will nods. "Have a seat." He tells his student.

Violet sits down. "Am I in trouble or something?" She asks.

Finn shakes his head. "No you're not in trouble." He insists.

"But you will be in trouble if you keep up with this attitude you have. Honestly, I have no idea where it's coming from but it needs to stop." Will tells her.

Violet raises an eyebrow. "I don't have an attitude, Mr. Shue. I'm simply displaying my feelings towards your feud with Finn." She explains.

"Okay. Why do you feel so on edge?" Finn asks.

Violet sighs. "Because I don't want it to turn into one of those feuds where Mr. Shue starts taking jabs at me because I'm gonna be your sister."

Will sighs. "I would never do that to you."

"Well then get your damn act together. Both of you. For god's sake, you're acting like children. Both of you grow up and talk to each other. If you have nothing nice to say to each other, then don't say anything at all. It's really disappointing to see you two go at each other's throats daily. The glee club is sick of it. I'm sick of it." Violet snaps.

Will and Finn look at Violet in shock. She's never talked to either of them like that.

"I never thought I'd see the day where you two turn into the old selfish, mean and downright horrible Rachel. Honestly... it's disappointing and unnecessary." Violet says before she walks out of the office, trying to contain her tears.

Finn looks down in disappointment. "I failed my sister."

= = =

Violet keeps her head down for the next day's glee rehearsal. She doesn't know if her rant yesterday upset Will, so she's not taking her chances.

Blaine is performing Mariah Carey's 'I Still Believe,' which becomes a mash-up when Sue starts singing Nicki Minaj's 'Super Bass.'

[I Still Believe/Super Bass by Blaine and Sue]

Violet claps gently for the performance, not wanting to draw a lot of attention to herself.

"And that, ladies, gays, and in-betweeners, and hag for life, is how it's done." Sue says.

"Impressive, Sue, both of you." Will says.

"But Coach Sylvester used like, feathers and a black light, and she brought in the Cheerios." Blaine comments.

"Yeah, that's not fair." Tina adds.

"Yes, but nobody ever said life is fair, Tina." Violet tells her softly.

= = =

Violet stays late after school, seeing Finn packing stuff into a box.

"Hey. You didn't come home for dinner. I was just coming to see if you were doing okay." Violet says.

Finn looks up. "I... I don't know. Mr. Shue is pissed at me for kissing Emma, but I want to make things better."

"Finn those kinds of things take time. I mean, how long did it take you to forgive Puck for sleeping with Quinn and making out with Rachel?" Violet questions.

"Okay you have a point." Finn states.

Violet sighs. "So you really are leaving?" She asks.

"Yeah." Finn assures.

"I just wanted to thank you for everything you did for me. Thank you. So... what's next for you?" Violet asks.

Finn sighs. "I don't know. Probably a lot of long hours of figuring out what's next for me."

"Um... Can I speak freely?" Violet asks.

Finn gives her a confused look. "That's never stopped you before. Say whatever you want."

Violet sighs. "Dude, you really need to grow a pair."

"Maybe you should go back to not speaking so freely." Finn comments.

"I know that you're feeling bad about yourself right now. But if Mr. Shue doesn't want you around anymore, forget him. Don't let him define you." Violet tells him.

"Problem is, he does define me, Violet. The four years I spent in this Glee Club defines me. This whole freakin' school defines me, and without it, I am... I just feel... lost." Finn admits.

"So..." Violet encourages him to keep going.

"After we lost Sectionals, I was terrified that everything was just going to fall apart." Finn finishes.

"But you fought to keep us together. You're a natural leader, Finn. A teacher. You don't need Mr. Shue's approval to be that." Violet tells her brother.

"Yeah, but I do need a little thing called a teaching degree." Finn comments.

"So... go get one." Violet says.

Finn smiles. "You're the best sister ever."

= = =

Violet reluctantly hangs back after history class when Will asks if he can speak with her.

"Mr. Shue, I'm really sorry about my outburst the other day. It won't happen again. I'm just... I'm sick and tired of all the fighting." Violet says.

Will sighs. "Violet, I'm not mad at you. And honestly... your outburst was a wake-up call for me. I was too blinded by my feeling of betrayal and hurt that I didn't recognize I was hurting you guys — you especially. I hope you can forgive me."

Violet sighs. "You really disappointed me, Mr. Shue. You've always said that fighting is never the answer, and then you go and fight with the guy that's going to become my brother-in-law. It makes you look and sound hypocritical. I can accept your apology, but forgiveness... that's gonna take some time. I hope you understand."

Will nods. "I do understand. Can I have a hug?" He asks.

Violet nods. "Yeah. Of course." She says and the two hug.

It's a moment similar between a father and daughter.

Violet smiles. "Mr. Shue, as much as I love this hug, if we don't leave now, we'll be late for glee."

= = =

The New Directions perform 'Closer.'

[Closer by New Directions]

Everyone cheers as they finish.

The feuds in the group have dissolved. Forgiveness will be earned. Trust will be rebuilt.

The group will slowly begin to reform the familial bond in due time.

= = =

1473 words

Songs Mentioned/Performed
1. Bitch Gets Back/Dress You Up - Ryder and Unique
2. Bye Bye Bye/I Want It That Way - Will and Finn
3. I Still Believe/Super Bass - Blaine and Sue
4. Closer - New Directions

I think this episode was good!!

Next update:  Guilty Pleasures

2 episodes to Shooting Star
3 episodes to Sweet Dreams
4 episodes to Lights Out
5 episodes to Wonder-ful
6 episodes to All or Nothing

Guys, we're in the final six episodes of season 4. Comment what your favorite chapter has been so far, and Kurt and Violet may answer your comments!